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PutzinVT
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So I saw this house on Ebay. Not a big one, but the asking price is $32.00. Wow !!!
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So I tried to see how well I could duplicate it.
So here it is:
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It's 3" tall by 3" wide.

Got a floral sand coating w/ some glitter added in.

Steve
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I really like the floral sand as a finish especially with the flecks of glitter added. I am going to try that. Nice build.
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I love to see reproductions and this is a nice one!
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Cool house Steve! Nice work!! Did you cut your own windows, they look perfect!
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Yes, I'm using a technique Howard told about.
Gotta be careful, but they come out pretty nice.

Steve
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Steve...

windows look die cut!...very precise...looks like you've got the luffah trees figured out, too!...the shapes and the color details are very vintage...

Howard...
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Looks awesome as ever Steve. Great work!

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Looking good, Steve! Thanks for sharing!
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