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Title: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: Gryphon on February 27, 2007, 11:26:58 AM
(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k199/Gryphon_photo/PLAYHOUSE010.jpg)

Here's one I designed for a local childrens charity that does a parade of playhouses/auction each year to benefit their causes. I just found out Im winning an award for this one!
Anyone else ever built their kids a playhouse or have ideas to share?
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: ~vxn~ on February 27, 2007, 11:35:21 AM
wow!  that is beautiful! 

we have a playhouse in the backyard... the kind with swings, a slide, monkey rings, and a clubhouse... (boys only, but mom's allowed when there are snacks involved...) 

we were thinking of putting a two story playhouse through our deck... with a trap door... but the plans never came through...
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: ~Daisy~ on February 27, 2007, 11:37:45 AM
I want that!
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: Gryphon on February 27, 2007, 11:55:44 AM
thanks guys! Ill get some more pictures of the finished product. I was down there yesterday and theyve got the stucco and stone on.
Vxn...last years parade featuerd a two story firehouse aimed at boys, it was awesome...complete with the pole and everything.
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: ~Daisy~ on February 27, 2007, 11:58:16 AM
Oooh come build one for me!!  ;D
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: Gryphon on February 27, 2007, 12:03:42 PM
I dont build em! I just design them.
well, actually, I did all the trim carpentry on the last one I did.
But Im dangerous with a nail gun!
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: ~vxn~ on February 27, 2007, 12:05:34 PM
wow!  that is awesome! 
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: ~Daisy~ on February 27, 2007, 12:07:33 PM
Well it's very very cool!
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: followsthewolf on February 27, 2007, 12:21:29 PM
My house isn't that nice.

*weep*
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: ~Daisy~ on February 27, 2007, 12:27:29 PM
I like the curves around the...uh, facia? Is that what facia is?
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: Gryphon on February 27, 2007, 12:40:42 PM
Quote from: ~Daisy~ on February 27, 2007, 12:27:29 PM
I like the curves around the...uh, facia? Is that what facia is?

yes it is!
Hows your house coming?
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: Gryphon on February 27, 2007, 12:42:59 PM
Quote from: followsthewolf on February 27, 2007, 12:21:29 PM
My house isn't that nice.

*weep*
I know! The guys who built it did a good job. Its insulated, with a chandelier and a spot for a TV. Hardwood floors. Its better built than my house is too.
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: ~Daisy~ on February 27, 2007, 12:43:58 PM
Quote from: Gryphon on February 27, 2007, 12:40:42 PM
yes it is!
Hows your house coming?

There are pink flags in the yard now...YAY!
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: Gryphon on February 27, 2007, 01:59:35 PM
thats gotta be exciting! when will it be done?


Heres some pics from the last playhouse I did:

(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k199/Gryphon_photo/dining.jpg)

(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k199/Gryphon_photo/living.jpg)
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: ~vxn~ on February 27, 2007, 03:16:28 PM
d@mn!
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: Gryphon on February 27, 2007, 03:17:25 PM
sweet isnt it? We got all the furniture and stuff donated from local interior stores/toys r us/target
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: ~vxn~ on February 27, 2007, 03:18:15 PM
that is really amazing!
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: Gryphon on February 27, 2007, 03:20:05 PM
Quote from: ~vxn~ on February 27, 2007, 03:18:15 PM
that is really amazing!

to give you an idea of the scale...the "throw" in the chair is actually a dish towel.
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: ~vxn~ on February 27, 2007, 03:21:37 PM
that is so cute. 

my cousin had a playhouse in her yard... i wanted one... her parents let her sleep in it. 

my kids won't be able to sleep in theirs... not enough shelter... (the raccoons would carry them off into the night...)
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: Gryphon on February 27, 2007, 03:36:02 PM
(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k199/Gryphon_photo/playhouse.jpg)

Thats the previous one I did (the outside of the one I posted interior shots of)
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: ~vxn~ on February 27, 2007, 06:04:43 PM
 :smitten:  wow!  *speechless!*
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: American_Woman on February 27, 2007, 08:24:37 PM
Can't make 'em too big or the neighborhood teens will use it as the make out shelter.  :rant:
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: Sandy Eggo on February 27, 2007, 09:34:43 PM
My daughter would LOVE that. In fact she's standing beside me w/her eyes popping out  :spooked: She can't believe they're real play houses. LOL  When I was growing up, we had a tree house that my cousin built, thinking back, I'm surprised mom let us in it. LOL
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: Gryphon on February 27, 2007, 10:31:55 PM
thanks! Want me to put in an absentee bid for you?  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: Sandy Eggo on February 27, 2007, 11:16:20 PM
Could you! I'd be mom of the century!! :biggrin: Unfortunately I don't think our front yard would be big enough and the back yard is on an angle like this \ <--- No kidding. LOL I'd so love to give her a nice playhouse though. She's probably move in w/all her pets and I'd never see her again. LOL

That's really fantastic work, Gryphon.

Have you ever volunteered w/Habitat for Humanity? I bet they could use your talent.
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: Blaze on February 28, 2007, 12:43:28 AM
That is amazing work! How much is the cost to build on like the above picture?
The details are incredible! Very nice work!
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: Gryphon on February 28, 2007, 07:57:35 AM
Quote from: Blaze on February 28, 2007, 12:43:28 AM
That is amazing work! How much is the cost to build on like the above picture?
The details are incredible! Very nice work!

Not sure. Whenever Ive been in on this project, most of the materials and labor are donated. To recreate the finished one exactly would, Id guess, be around $12-$15 thousand.
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: Gryphon on February 28, 2007, 08:25:47 AM
Quote from: MsMojo on February 27, 2007, 11:16:20 PM

Have you ever volunteered w/Habitat for Humanity? I bet they could use your talent.

a few times. Id like to do it more.
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: Sandy Eggo on February 28, 2007, 08:43:43 AM
Cool! It's time consuming, but a very worthwhile charity. I volunteered for a short while in Maryland, but I mostly helped with fundraising. I'm not too handy w/a hammer. LMAO

Those are houses are very beautiful. What a great place to play. :yes:
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: ~Daisy~ on February 28, 2007, 01:40:56 PM
Wow I love the interiors too!! WOW WOW WOW


Estimated completion date is July 16th. Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: Gryphon on May 25, 2007, 09:38:04 AM
I forgot to show you all the finished version of this years playhouse...here it is:

It was auctioned off for just north of ten grand...and sadly it fell off the flatbed when it was being delivered...was heavily damaged, and we feared it was a total loss, but ultimately was repaired:

(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k199/Gryphon_photo/CIMG1255.jpg)

(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k199/Gryphon_photo/CIMG1257.jpg)
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: pariann on May 25, 2007, 10:31:42 AM
Who built this?
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: Gryphon on May 25, 2007, 11:04:40 AM
Quote from: pariann on May 25, 2007, 10:31:42 AM
Who built this?

a local custom  home builder.
Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: Sunny on May 26, 2007, 07:23:20 AM
It is absolutely precious, Gryphon...and definitely a fantastic return. :yes:

Title: Re: Childrens Playhouses
Post by: ~vxn~ on May 27, 2007, 09:27:35 PM
WOW!   :smitten: