Part 3 DIY Stackable Fairy or Gnome House Making the Bark

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

*Links* Part 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3rJfHiOad1pfJo Old Gnome Home Tour: kzbin.info/www/bejne/naK6aK2niZh3nLM *Timestamps* Intro: 0:00 supplies needed: 1:47 working on the door cover: 2:27 laying the paper towel bark: 4:16 black wash: 10:39 covering up paper towel designs with texture paint: 11:42 important info about baking soda: 12:24 painting the bark: 15:34 add a knot to the tree: 18:14 adding optional texture: 19:00

[@clareeden5753]

I have to tell you how much i enjoy your videos. I've been trying to make myself a tree horse inspired by your videos. However, as i work in the care sector, i don't have much time or energy to do much to my projects. As a result, i can get very overwhelmed by how much i have left to do before i reach the next stage. I've watched other creators but it doesn't seen t.i help and i don't get anything done. But when i rewatch one of your videos, I feel inspired in a calm way, so that i can at least get a little bit done and enjoy the process, rather than making it feel as though it's a race to get it done. I also find it really annoying when other creators say something is handmade on their thumb nail, only to find they're used a 3d printer and a laser cutter!

[@barbaragrace1992]

I don't have words to say what I think of your astounding work. I'm so glad we all met you so to speak. 🥰🥰🥰

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

wow, that is just awesome to hear, Barbara, thank you very much!

[@MaryGatdula]

I am sooo in love with your trees! I could watch you work on this project for hours and hours!

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

Wow, thank you so much! That made me smile :)

[@mezmarionybarra]

I love it ❣️I'm excited You're excited❣️ We're all excited, Yay❣️ Love that you share your art ❣️ baking soda , another layer of realism to everything, Brilliant ❣️Thank you thank you❣️

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

lol Thank YOU so much 😊

[@Aprilriehl]

I am so excited to try this technique! I started building a cardboard house but I am deciding to put it on a pedestal of a bark tree and add bark around it. I will have to put a picture on your Facebook page then. Thank you so much for sharing!!😊

[@pipwhitefeather5768]

I am excited to make a home in a tree! I have been collecting bits and bobs for the project for at least a year.. so difficult to get started as I'm indecisive about shape and size...overthinking it. Thanks Sharon, I really love your tree homes you're so creative.

[@clareeden5753]

Same 🙂

[@foxhousecreations4869]

I can't wait till the next video! This is fantastic!

[@mireyapascual8031]

Thank you for all your hard work, and most awesome outcomes. So happy to see your videos from your trip...and your beautiful daughter's wedding. Blessings to you and your family.

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

Thank you so much!

[@thethrifteddragon8157]

Love this:) perfect for being able to really customize to a space and be prepared for any unanticipated moves! I'm looking forward to seeing you continue this project

[@rachaelayers5591]

This is looking great! I'm excited to see the stone work as the glimpses in this video made it look so realistic and enticing!

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

Thank you very much!

[@jollymatilda5890]

Sharon I absolutely love your bark! It's so realistic looking. And I do believe the textured paint has added to it looking even more real. Excellent work of art Sharon! ❤🐸❤🐸❤ Taupey 🐈‍⬛

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

thank you, I'm extremely happy with the look of it for sure! I didn't tell this story on video but I was laying in bed at 3:30 in the morning, unable to sleep, thinking about the texture paint on the walls and how much I liked that then it hit me "the squares on the bark!!" and yup, I jumped out of bed to try it out, lol I just love that. Keeps the work exciting :)

[@robynmorris1766]

Just beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your talent. Like others, I can't wait for more work to be done on your tree homes.😊😊

[@adriannabcustomfurniture]

I've been in a rut lately and this has inspired me so much. Thank you for sharing it with us! 😊

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

I'm so glad to hear that, it means a lot to know the videos are helpful in that direction. I know what those ruts feel like, been there a time or 2, and it always feels amazing to climb out of that and get crafting again.. nothing beats the feeling of feeling inspired and making stuff! Happy crafting to you :)

[@BejaVue]

I really love this new tree house and I love this bark as well. I watched your original videos. Every thing you make is awesome!

[@marmite.]

Loving the bark,just a little change can have a fabulous affect ❤️

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

yes! I love it so much and it's easy to do

[@minb1217]

The bark looks amazing! I’ll definitely be using the technique once I get to that stage of my treehouse. I will need to experiment with both texture and colours though as I’m aiming for an elvish ‘Lothlorien’ look. So silver birch rather than aged oak probably. Not sure how that will turn out!

[@ΓΙΩΤΑΚΟΥΤΣΟΔΗΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΥΛΟΥ-θ8η]

Can't wait for the next video!!!! Thank you...Yiota,,Greece.🌊🏰🌷

[@lyndakowalke8858]

Love the bark - the textured paint makes all the difference 👍🏻.🙏💕

[@nessiemonstercrafts]

I am so glad I started watching this particular series before I attempted to cover all the walls and ceilings of my dollshouse with paper clay, I would feel MUCH more confident using textured paint instead, not to mention shorter drying times! Thank goodness!

[@Bananaboogiebone]

wat a good idea the texture paint it Sharon ,, it makes a good addition .

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

thanks! I'm excited about this one for sure

[@nancyswanson1130]

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!! I just finished my first cardboard, foil, masking tape, and paper towel witches tree stump home and LOVE it, but was very upset about the paper towel marks!!!! I'm going to my craft room right now to mix up my texture paint and fix it! You made my day!!!!!

[@virginiaarmstrong3061]

This is so generous of you! Thank you for sharing your experience and skill 😊

[@soulsoulsoul634]

So excited to see you and your new tree 🌳

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

Thank you very much!

[@Bectheartist]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm making a tree stump house myself right now, and this is so helpful. :)

[@amyscrafts5262]

Always love your tutorials! Your so good at it. Thanks!!!!!

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

You're welcome and thank you very much!

[@lavenderrainbow5041]

Whoa! Baking soda!!! I add baking soda to acrylic paint to make chalk paint :) I can't afford chalk paints so I came across this little trick to make it. I don't add as much as you do for texture paint tho. Thanks for the wonderful tip! xx

[@sophialynch8146]

thank you sharon you inspire me SO much!!!🎃

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

I’m so happy to hear that, thank you 💞

[@livinglife8333]

The day disappears before you realize it! I get so immersed in crafting i don’t realize.

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

Same! Love that feeling so much

[@BejaVue]

I wanted to mention that baby powder is basically scented cornstarch. In cooking of course we use cornstarch to thicken a liquid. I have never tried adding it to paint.i love your textured paint and want to try it.

[@denisemassey]

Would love to see how u made 1st gnome home(the one with clay on walls) love the photo u created of ur home

[@Ammiel7]

Oh wow this is great!

[@jerseyjean8160]

I love your process and I love watching you do it too! LOL When you say you took your tree apart are you talking about the one you kept adding on to with the mushrooms, koi pond, hanging walkway and a million other things?

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

No, it was my original gnome home built on a card table

[@recoveringsoul755]

I'm so relieved it wasn't the enormous tree in the corner. But if she ever needs to move, it's heartbreaking to think of needing to try to take that down.

[@rach_just_rach]

This is turning out lovely. I am thinking about building a Witch Tree for my Village houses. Thinking about weight though. May I please ask, do you know how much weight these support with out, frame work? I have heavier porcelain houses, a Witch portion, and a Psychic Row, on my Halloween Display. I would love to find the video for the shingled roof on your larger older gnome home. I am also trying to figure out how this takes to repainting, or finding a neutral paint, for both Halloween and Christmas Village, so I could leave it up. I love this 💜❤️💜❤️💜

[@helenelson7938]

When I paint anything, it always start with black paint. A long time ago I learned from you about black gift tissue, I believe. Loved that suggestion. Down the road I started using black napkins. Great idea, no more white spots. You are using white paper towels. Do you like the white towels better?

[@Sheepdog1314]

very cool

[@kathleengray7434]

So good!

[@barbaragrace1992]

Hi Sharon, do you use a sealer on your work and if so what do you use? Please.

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

no sealer on the exterior. I always seal in interior walls after they are painted, I do show that in the videos, I use the water based Varathane in a Satin finish. I use the sealer on the interior walls to keep it easy to wipe off dust in the future or anything I spill on them as I work on the tree.

[@edwinacoffman6429]

Does your paint get crumbly after a while? Have you tried adding a bit of mod podge to it?

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

No, not at all

[@thaitanic338]

Hi Sharon, thanks for your great tutorials I do have one question, do you think the treehouse made this way is strong enough for children to play with?

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

Absolutely strong enough! I know it’s hard to imagine but the materials, once fully dry, are super strong. It does take about a week for everything to fully cure, so even if dry to the touch it still needs to cure and harden up further. I could probably stand on mine today without it collapsing.. I would compare the strength of mine to a hard plastic bucket.

[@claudiaebregoli77]

Can this tree be weather proofed for outside display?

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

Yes, you have to apply an exterior sealer.

[@Recriarte195]

Oque é essa massa branca?

[@recoveringsoul755]

I keep thinking Yoda's hut.....

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

I had to google that.. I love it! That would be cool to make

[@recoveringsoul755]

@@WhereTheGnomesLive You don't know about Yoda? even with the Mandalorian baby Yoda phenomenon? I'm surprised. Yeah when Luke found Yoda, he was living in a tree stump in a swampy planet. They've got official playsets, and really expensive collectors items, but we could make our own. They make 1:6 scale and 1:12 scale figures

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

I know who Yoda is but I never really paid attention to his story or anything. I've been looking at his hut online and I am inspired! I just might have to make one.. thinking about making it on video and then I'd have a x-mas gift for my son. 2 birds, 1 stone. I'll see it if turns into anything.. so many things on the go atm but my brain is on that hut now, lol

[@recoveringsoul755]

@@WhereTheGnomesLive oh my gosh that would be so awesome!! It's right up your alley. If you can find the 1:6 collectors edition with all the little pots and pans and snakes and food items it would really inspire you. Look for an unboxing or review of one of those. Pretty sure they are limited editions but very detailed. The movie to watch is The Empire Strikes Back where we first meet Yoda. Most people think it's the best in the series.

[@BlueMoonShelly]

💜☮️🙏🏼✨🧚🏼‍♂️

[@pattykelly6621]

SQUEAL! ...again