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A Roof Just For You!
Another sneak peak at a few of the options that will be available for this years Spring Fling dollhouse. Up on top we have the Cupola Kit which can drastically change the appearance of your project. Big and bold, it looks great on not just the main house, but the additions too!
The middle photo is the Dormer Window Kit. Dormer-style windows have a long history in American architecture, and now you can add one to either the base house or the additions in a blink of an eye! For you kit bashers, adding a whole in the roof will make it fully functional! This little window is the perfect addition to any dollhouse!
Last we have the Roof Finials! Fitted to decoratively emphasize the apex of the roofs, they are said to pull double duty (by those who are superstitious) to ward off evil spirits! The finials are made of our thinner maple plywood to stay true to scale.
Of course, all of these items are laser cut with the precision of a Jedi Master. You will find them at a deep discount when we launch our Spring Fling contest next week!
The Spring Fling takes a Step Up!
As the days get longer and the snow beings to melt, it can only mean one thing… the Greenleaf Spring Fling is just around the corner! This years project will set a new standard in expandability which will allow even the timid to bash their kit into a one of a kind creation!
We decided to expand off the concept of last years project kit, now know as the Baslow Ranch, which was a base kit with an optional addition. We will again be offering a very handsome base model at an affordable delivered price, but there will be many optional enhancement available to customize your project. The picture above is just one of those items; a stair case/upper deck kit which can attach to the project kit (or for that matter, any of our dollhouses) in many different ways. This option will come with two door frames so you can add a faux door to complete its appearance.
Besides the stair case/upper deck kit, we will be offering additions, roof enhancements and maybe even platform bases on which you can display your project. All of these items will be offered at a deep discount during the contest. Stay tuned for more details over the coming weeks and remember; Spring is almost here!
2010 Spring Fling Contest Results
I would like to start by apologizing for the delay in delivering this years contest results. Though we had our usual deliberation issues, there where other complicating factors that rest squarely on my shoulders. I mismanaged this event and for that, I am truly sorry. Hopefully those of you who have been patiently waiting will forgive me when you see this years participation gift. All who entered will be receiving one of these bad boys which you can read about below. So without further delay I present you the winners of the 2010 Spring Fling Contest:
First Place - Congratulations otterine!
Brae Wins a $500 Gift Certificate to the Greenleaf Company and Re-names this Dollhouse!
That’s right, I’m happy to re-introduce you to one of our newest dollhouses, Baslow Ranch which is named in honor of Brae’s dear departed pets, Basil (pronounced bazzill like an Englishman’s name) the cat; Clover and Willow who were both dwarf hamsters. In addition to bragging rights, Brae will get $500 to spend at will in the Greenleaf Company Store and a laser engraved trophy house!
Second Place - Congratulations Madhatter!
Jennifer Wins a $250 Gift Certificate to the Greenleaf Company Store and a laser engraved trophy house!
Third Place - Congratulations Rich T!
Rich wins a $125 Gift Certificate to the Greenleaf Company Store and a laser engraved trophy house!
We truly enjoyed all 44 entries and I thank all who participated. All entries are available for viewing online in our Community Contests and Classes Gallery which you can visit here.
Hold on - Congratulations, everyone’s a winner!
That’s right, everyone who entered is going to get a quarter scale version of the Baslow Ranch! We scaled down this wonderful little house and put our new laser cutter to work so everyone can have a memento of this historic event! I hope everyone enjoys this house as much as we’ve enjoyed looking at you amazing projects!
And a Personal Thanks to the Judges
Big thanks to my big sister Lisa, Rick and Bev for a job well done!
The Spring Fling 2010 Contest
Introducing Our Fourth Annual Spring Fling Contest
Greenleaf is proud to announce the start of our fourth annual Spring Fling Contest! Last years contest was such fun, we decided to step it up a notch with a laser cut dollhouse kit! The Winners Garage is just what you need to get you in the spring mood! It’s a unique house with a lot of potential and we honestly can’t wait to see what you do with it!
Just like last year, we are making it extra interesting; we’re going to name this new building after the winner! That’s right, instead of the Winners Garage, we’ll rename it after you - for example, The Loganberry Mill! Now how cool is that?
In an effort to keep the contest affordable, we are offering this years contest house with an add-on room upgrade option. Please refer to the picture below and maybe it will spark your imagination. You may select this option at the time of purchase for an additional charge.
The 2010 Spring Fling Optional add-on Room
The design challenge was a little dicey this year. Our mission was to present an interesting project at an affordable price. You might say that these two goals are Greenleaf’s age old mission statement, but we were determined to expand on this with a laser cut dollhouse. The laser cutting process is much more time consuming than our traditional line of die cut dollhouses, so naturally, it affects the pricing. I know that many of you have been chomping at the bit to get a look at one of our laser cut dollhouse kits, so we needed a solution. The roof upgrade option worked well in last year’s contest, so we decided to do something similar. The core project will be offered at a fantastic delivered price with the option to add this addition for an extra charge. Please note that this add-on will only be available at the time of purchase.
We’re having a heat wave!
It’s starting to feel like spring here at Greenleaf! Even though there’s still over a foot of snow on the ground, I wore shorts to work today! Why? Because this year’s Spring Fling contest house has me boiling over with enthusiasm! In fact, I’m so excited; I decided to release this picture of the contest house! So I introduce to you, the Winner’s Garage!
As I previously mentioned, this year’s project is entirely laser cut so everyone can see for themselves what all the fuss is about. I’m sure that those of you who are new to laser cutting will be amazed and veterans will continue to be impressed at the level of detail and ease of assembly.
The optional addition for this project adds a whole new dimension to the kit, but I decided to sit on the photos for another week… you’re going to love it! The great thing is it’s just that; and option. All entries will be judged in the same category equally. Stay tuned to see more next week!
Getting Ready for the Spring Fling Contest
We’ve been working long and hard to come up with something unique, something unusual, something affordable and something LASER CUT! That’s right! The Greenleaf 2010 Spring Fling Contest will be centered on a fantastic laser cut structure at a price that will knock your socks off! To fit this kit into everyone’s budget, we will be offering a base structure that will have an optional addition available for those who want to expand on their kit. As with last year’s contest, the use of the upgrade option will have no impact on the judges, so you can feel comfortable competing with just the base model.
So what’s the big deal about laser cutting? I think that many of you might have that question and this will be the perfect opportunity to find out. For now, I’ll focus on the detail in the accompanying teaser picture. As you can see, the doors have laser engraved detail that we just can’t accomplish through traditional means. That’s just the start; it’s a breeze to strip out the pieces and sanding is minimal, so assembly happens at light speed! And speaking of speed, we’re even going to include some samples of our new speed shingles so you can be well informed about the laser cut options available exclusively at the Greenleaf Company Store!
Stay tuned as more details unfold as we approach the kick off date of March 20th (which just happens to be the first day of spring). This year’s contest promises to be more fun than ever … we can’t wait to see what you’re going to come up with! As in previous years, the winner gets more than just bragging rights and cool prizes; they get to name this new product and be immortalized as part of the Greenleaf product line, right next to Annie’s Lobster Shack and the Loganberry Mill! So get your thinking caps on and just imagine what’s going to be behind these doors!
The 2009 Spring Fling Contest Results
Wow! Another banner year for the Spring Fling Contest! Again, the judging was near impossible and this year, I had to step up into the judges seat to finally resolve the contest. It was difficult for me as I feel I know many of you personally, but I ensure you that I remained impartial. We did bend the rules a bit like last year and added another winner with a two way tie for third place. I honestly felt like everyone was a winner, so I’m sending out a gift to all entries which you can read about at the bottom of this post. So with out further delay, I present you the winners of the 2009 Spring Fling Contest:
Join the Greenleaf 2009 Spring Fling Contest
Greenleaf is proud to announce the start of our third annual Spring Fling Contest! Last years contest was such fun, we decided to step it up a notch with a bigger project and bigger prizes! The Winners Bungalow is just what you need to get you in the spring mood! It’s a unique house with a lot of potential and we honestly can’t wait to see what you do with it!Just like last year, we are making it extra interesting; we’re going to name this new building after the winner! That’s right, instead of the Winners Bungalow, we’ll rename it after you - for example, Annie’s Lobster Shack! Now how cool is that? New this year is a young Miniaturist category for ages 15 and under!
The 2009 Spring Fling Roof Options
Our goal at Greenleaf has always been to keep dollhouses and miniature collecting an affordable hobby. With that in mind, you can imagine the challenge when we are designing for our Spring Fling Contest. We need to have a project that not only surpasses affordable, but we also have to deliver it to you free of charge. In an effort to meet that end, we are offering this years contest house with a roof upgrade option. The standard roof on the right offers the appearance of a metal roof. The upgraded roof on the left is made up of the wood slats that offers a unique alternative. The upgrade kit will be available at the time of purchase for an additional charge.
Aww, thats very kind of you Dean! I will save my pennies and see how soon they'll be enough to ...
We been kicking around the idea of doing just that Caroline. I mentioned this in an interview I did ...
Absolutely amazing!! Beautiful, thoughtful work, Dean! Have you all thought about releasing trim, railings, and molding details that ...
