This little house has really been a challenge. I have learned that water-based glue should not be used with thin Birch siding. The siding will warp and curl. I used a chisel to remove almost ALL of the previously applied siding and purchased fine sand to prepare the stucco paint. I decided on a basic medium brown for the house and got stuck on the accents. (Sometimes I become very color challenged.) What looks good in my mind looks awful in reality.
First Painting - Tan with gray accents - UGH!
Second Painting - Tan with red accents - NAW!
Third Painting - Tan with dark green accents - Not quite right.
At this frustrating point, the house went on the shelf to await further inspiration. Weeks later, I was in the garage, noticed a bag of Pea Gravel and "Stone House" became the next project.
I decided to keep the green accents on the door. Kinda wish I had changed it to brown before I spent time drawing lines on and installing the windows. Maybe, I'll change the door to a solid green. The shutters aren't installed yet but, like the door, they are two-toned. I will have to wait and see how it all looks when the shutters and flower box are installed.
I cut foam board to make the chimney and fireplace additions. I really do like this rustic look. With all of my scraping, painting, and handling to add the stones, I have pulled a few of the roof shingles out of line. Fixing that problem will be one of my last touch-ups.
So far, I'm happy with the way this is going. I will add updated pictures to show my progress.
Happy Mini-ing!
