Monday, November 16, 2009

Exterior

I have been thinking about how I want to do the exterior of the cottage project. I was looking for something different than the half timber style that the house suggests and thought that maybe a stone exterior would look nice.

Today I came across a video using egg cartons and carry out trays to make a stone wall. Check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgXqkarOpS8

Friday, November 6, 2009

The Cottage Starts


I have started work on the cottage. I know this is going to take some time, and I am doing everything by the book and going slowly so I do it right. I have been sanding the edges of the pieces so they are smooth and fitting things together making adjustments before gluing. I know a bit more about this than the last time I put one together. So here is the start.