The base of the Ms. Elizabeth Dollhouse

 The "Ms. Elizabeth Dollhouse" Begins!

The "Ms. Elizabeth" dollhouse begins! 

 A month ago I started the prototype of the dollhouse for the "Ms. Elizabeth" collection.

 I have designed the house to be a natural place where a chipmunk like "Ms. Elizabeth" would live.  

The prototype is made out of basic pine and an extremely simple design.

I painted the exterior to look like logs...the detail has not been added yet.  I am currently cutting the roofs shingles out of rough chips of pine.  I have collected birch bark to line the interior walls of the house.

The bark pieces are then ironed piece by piece.
 The pieces are then glued to the interior walls with wood glue.  Each piece is then varnished into place.

Wood floors being installed.

I cut strips of red ceder for the wood floor.  Yes ...I own a miniature jigsaw and lathe!
The attic walls are covered using the back side of the birch giving it a beige earthy look.
 I think "Ms. Elizabeth" will enjoy this look!

Attic Walls

The project has been a lot of fun so far...I will post updates as it continues!

Have a Wonderful Day!
Your Artist Friend,
Jennifer Lake