This morning Sienna and I worked on the cardboard house. We focused on minimizing the exterior features we didn’t like (the lack of window trim and texture) and enhancing the parts we liked (lots of window cutouts, the angle of the roof, front and rear entry doors). Our goal: increase value, add personality and make this house “the envy of the neighborhood.”
Our color palette was “sherbet/beachy/princess/romper room.”
New shingles aren’t in our budget so we spent mucho time on the roof……
Sienna had to spend considerable time “un-doing” my marker drawings from the night before…… especially the spider webs. It is very important to her that the house look well-maintained.
Sienna’s favorite part? Mixing up the paint and cleaning the brushes.
New shingles aren’t in our budget so we spent mucho time on the roof……
….and decided that “trompe l’oeil” was the most economical choice.
Sienna had to spend considerable time “un-doing” my marker drawings from the night before…… especially the spider webs. It is very important to her that the house look well-maintained.
Sienna’s favorite part? Mixing up the paint and cleaning the brushes.
Next time we’ll tackle the landscaping, window coverings and door hardware……
Update: Purchased at Costco for those who wanted to know. I might buy a few more and just make a big neighborhood!
A few tips for painting with children:
:: Lots of floor coverings (make sure to get the kind with a plastic liner so paint doesn’t pass through). You’ll enjoy yourself more if you don’t have to worry.
:: Add enough water to the paint cups so the paint is easily “spread” with a brush. Make sure to use “fluffy” brushes that hold lots of paint….much more gratifying when you can cover large areas.
:: Designate “painting” clothes so you don’t have to worry. Aprons are great, but they don’t cover everything! Even I have my own designated painting jeans!
Comments
Ok…just when I though nothing was cuter than you…Sienna trumps!
Looks like fun (& a mess!)-
XOXO-
adorable!!!!
You got a picture of her LOOKING at the camera!! Finally!! Love it – she's BEAUTIFUL!!
looks like so much fun.
she is so cute!
:O)
Where did you find such a sweet little cardboard house? Did you make it??
wow! well done Sienna! the house looks fabulous
So cute. And I love her pigtails.
Sienna is Gorgeous, and the Cardboard house and painting thereof is a Wonderful Idea, My DD would love it.. pity I've never seen them sold here in Aust.
That looks like so much fun! And only $19? I'm super impressed… I want one! lol Can I make it mommy's hideout?
Thanks for the tip! I bought one of these houses today at Costco because of reading about it on your blog.
~ Sarah
Your house is making me want to build my gingerbread houses early this year! I love the colors.
Looking good! I have got to go get one of those at Costco {along with the stainless cleaner}. You seem to be the Costco queen…anything else I should get while I'm there?
How adorable!! I need to get myself one of these!
Ashley, I almost exclusively use a 50mm F1.4 lens. I love it, it took some time to get used to it, you can only get about 2-3 people in the shot. But since I pretty much only take pictures of my two kids, it works out
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What a fun project. Your daughter will remember these times. Smiles and laughter!! Great job!!
I want one!!
Adorable pics
Hm, no Costco around here, wonder if they ship. That'd be right up our alley… I've got lots of garage space to make the mess in too!
Well, I love the little house but i can't seem to find it at our Costco. Was it just a special thing at your Costco store?
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This is a FANTASTIC idea! I'm going to have to get us one of those.
Beautiful pictures.