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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

My "secret" treehouse project

Study is all over for another year so as promised here are a couple of  preview photos of  my  "secret" project - a mini treehouse for my grandson to play with when he comes over. 

I hope he's going to like it!  He's a young man (not yet 3) with very strong opinions about what he does and doesn't like. I can't imagine where he gets that from, although there have been a few suggestions ;)


Come on in


and take a seat


The main idea is to make it strong and simple, appropriate for a child's play, but with enough character to satisfy me at least a little.  I have some little wood and pipe cleaner people, and a few 'woodland' creatures to live in and around it.  I hope it will stimulate some imaginative play. 

There's still a lot of work to do yet though so I'd better get back to the "workshop"!   

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34 comments:

  1. ClaudiaNovember 1, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    I love this idea, Norma. I have a feeling your grandson will just love playing with it. Now you have more time for minis!

    xo
    Claudia

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  2. lamina @ do a bitNovember 1, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    I just love it and I'm sure you grandson is going to totally love it too!!!

    xxx Lamina - your grandsons mummy :D

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  3. Susan@minicrochetmadNovember 1, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Your 'little man' is going to love playing with his very own miniature cubby house! Awesome job mate.

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  4. CatherineNovember 1, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    I know he is going to love it! It will inspire his imagination and provide many hours of enjoyment.I want to make little felt people to go in it. LOL ;-)

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  5. Annie FrydNovember 1, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    What a great idea Norma... I´m sure your grandson will love it. *Wispering a secret* I´m going to be a grandmother too in april :0)))

    Now that studies are off, I assume you´re going to make a h.... of a lot of mini-ing. I would love to see some of your ideas for the bookstore :0)

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  6. ISABELLENovember 1, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Qui n'a pas révé d'avoir une jolie petite maison pour mettre en scène son imagination. Votre petit fils a beaucoup de chance!!!!
    Isabelle

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  7. ChelleNovember 1, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Great, and so much better than the shop bought ones. Who knows you may inspire a miniaturist of the future.

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  8. Catherine / MooghiscathNovember 1, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Très bonne idée pour stimuler l'imagination d'un enfant !

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  9. PAKYNovember 1, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Is a great idea Norma! I love it! Your grandson will be surprised! hugs

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  10. UnknownNovember 1, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    looking forward to seeing the finished mini, knowing you it will be fantastic debbie x

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  11. AnnaNovember 1, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    I am sure he will love it!! What a sweet idea !

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  12. cockerinaNovember 1, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    good job! I like guys with clear ideas ... ha ha!

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  13. KarinNovember 1, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Wat een leuk project!, daar zal je kleinzoon vast heel blij mee zijn!

    Groetjes, Karin.

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  14. rosethe-minimaNovember 1, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    une petite maison très originale, un petit "nid" douillet.

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  15. FloraNovember 2, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    A lovely little project :-)

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  16. AnonymousNovember 2, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Love it! What is it made from? Paper Mache? Plaster? Can't wait to read/see more!
    Hugs,
    Zuzu

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  17. FabiolaNovember 2, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    I love this little project.
    Bye Faby

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  18. The Old MaidNovember 2, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    Great idea! I can't wait to see more of your project!:)

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  19. rosannaNovember 2, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Norma, it's so fun and boyish, he is going to love it.

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  20. LucilleNovember 2, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Such a charming little place, Norma. Your little grandson will have such fond memories of you!

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  21. ElianaNovember 3, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    The house is getting amazing! It is certain that he will love.
    Hugs

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  22. onbeingaminimumNovember 3, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    So much fun both for you and your grandson for many years.
    It seems like you are ready to get back to all your old projects.
    Have really enjoyed seeing your beautiful country during the world cup. Plus well deserved victory!!

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  23. Lady JaneNovember 4, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    This is so cute. I wish I could scale myself down and sit awhile. Cheers, LJ

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  24. UnknownNovember 5, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Great idea Norma. My grandson will be 2 year on christmas Eve, so now I concentrate on making houses for my youngest niece and then for a little bonus granddaughter.
    Mona

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  25. ElisabethNovember 8, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Clever you Norma. I'm new here via bits and bob's blog. I write rather than use my hands to create but I admire your work so much. I'd love to be able to create such a home for my grandsons.

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  26. Cinderella Moments November 10, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    This is such a cute idea! It will look so precious!
    I'm so glad you gave me a link to another shop that sells these. I always worry that the shop I use will stop carrying them. It's good to have multiple sources.
    I can't wait to see how you finish the tree house.
    hugs,
    Caroline

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  27. JosjeNovember 10, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Great to have some time for miniatures and other things! What a lovely project you are making for your grandson. Maybe he can 'help' with the building of it so he gets what he wants, like when you're building your real house ;)

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  28. IreneNovember 11, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    That's perfect for a small person!

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  29. cockerinaNovember 15, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Hello! I'm organizing an international swap Christmas ..
    you want to participate? Come read my blog, thanks!
    kisses from Italy!
    Caterina

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  30. Monica RobertsNovember 19, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    How could he not 'love' his own private little treehouse with wee creatures to push around and scurry about. What a wonderfully clever grandma you are to make something so charming for a grandson. He'll be sure to need a couple of extra toads, and a hedgehog ... a shovel & pail would be handy as well, to help dig up the surrounding forest whilst looking for interesting bugs, frogchairs (my girl's adaptation of toadstools) and such!
    Wonderful idea my friend!

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  31. Sans!November 24, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Ooooh LOVE!

    I have always wanted to build a tree house.

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  32. Ann MarieNovember 29, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    oh my goodness! this is incredible!

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  33. CareyDecember 3, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    This is just so great, Norma. I love the windows and door, you made them fit perfectly. Can't wait to see more.

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  34. FlorDecember 4, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    ¡Feliz cumpleaños Norma!!!!!
    Un abrazo enorme y lleno de cariño♥
    Flor

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