#tmtcraftoff
The #tmtcraftoff is a challenge issued by the moving company Two Men and a Truck to make something completely out of cardboard. If the contest is still up, you can access it, see the prizes and view the entries here.
I found out about this contest, I think around the 19th of July. I had an idea by the 21st. The submissions were due the 27th. I worked on this tiny little house for 4 days. Over those days I estimate I worked on the house and accessories for around 30 hours. With a good bit of hesitation I officially entered the contest on the 24th and now I’m biding my time until winners will be announced August 1st.
In the meantime, here’s a behind the scenes and close up look. I hope to use this house for a photo series some day soon.
My entry photo and caption:
An all cardboard 1:48 scale dollhouse and moving truck! As you can tell by the truck and boxes, this family is just now moving in. Some of the furniture has made it upstairs, while some is gathered in the front room as the movers from Two Men and a Truck diligently bring everything inside. A figure that would live in this house would by 1.5 inches tall. This house, truck and all accessories are made entirely out of cardboard, craft glue and varnish. The curtains are corrugated cardboard and everything else is the cardboard from the backs of recycled notebooks. For a sense of scale, the tiles are 1cm x 1cm, the siding is .5cm wide, the wood floor pieces are .5cm x 3cm. Overall the house stands 7in tall by 7.5in wide. At it’s deepest (the entryway side) it is 4.5in. The other side is 3.25in. The truck is 3in tall and 5.5in long (not including the ramp). See a ton of close ups and details here: https://flic.kr/s/aHskDjtf97
And lots of detail shots:
And some in-progress shots:
13 Responses to “#tmtcraftoff”
Your house is amazing! What type of glue do you use?
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Thank you!! I used Woodland scenics http://amzn.to/2amyTbO I really like it, but it is similar to a tacky glue.
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I love the whole thing! So many little details…outstanding! :)
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Thank you!!!
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Reblogged this on Teachezwell Blog and commented:
If you are looking for a new home, your search ends here! Especially if you’re about 2 cm tal….. Jennifer has outdone herself!are looking for a new home,
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Thank you so so much!!
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Trying to reblog this on my phone. Will probably have to do it tomorrow. Amazing. Can I live there??
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Thank you! I really appreciate you wanting to share. You are welcome in this little house whenever you like 😊
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Wow, Jennifer, that is amazing. If you don’t win, it’s rigged! LOL! Best of luck to you.
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Ah!! Thank you so so much! I’ll let you know.
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Welp, just checking in to tell you I didn’t place… but it’s all good. Just doesn’t seem to be what the judges were looking for.
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Then they’re blind… !
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well thank you :)
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