2/40
Alright, away I go with bag number 1.
Alt text: image of multicoloured Lego bricks being assembled into the base for the treehouse.
Alt text: image of multicoloured Lego bricks being assembled into the base for the treehouse.
06:01 PM - Jun 29, 2023
(Edited)
3/40
Completed Bag 1.
The best surprise was the buried treasure. There’s a golden gem hidden underneath.
The best surprise was the buried treasure. There’s a golden gem hidden underneath.
06:05 PM - Jun 29, 2023
5/40
Bag 2, completed, finishes up the base unit. Meet our new friend, his name is Bob, apparently.
06:09 PM - Jun 29, 2023
7/40
Bag 3, internal structure stuff.
These are always fun and I’m curious to know how they pick which colours to use given that the pieces won’t be visible once the whole thing is built.
On to Bag 4.
These are always fun and I’m curious to know how they pick which colours to use given that the pieces won’t be visible once the whole thing is built.
On to Bag 4.
09:50 PM - Jun 29, 2023
8/40
Now we’re getting to the lower part of the truck and thing it into the base.
11:00 PM - Jun 29, 2023
9/40
The original designer of this set is French hairdresser Kevin Feeser. The Lego Ideas series is based on fan designs that are submitted, and the voted on by other fans.
Lego puts the most popular designs into production.
Kevin’s design was adapted by Lego designer César Carvalhosa Soares.
Lego puts the most popular designs into production.
Kevin’s design was adapted by Lego designer César Carvalhosa Soares.
11:05 PM - Jun 29, 2023
10/40
Bag 4, bottom part of the trunk done.
I’ll get back to this after Canada Day weekend.
🧱🙂
I’ll get back to this after Canada Day weekend.
🧱🙂
11:08 PM - Jun 29, 2023
11/40
And I’m back at it, Bag 5, the trunk is getting taller and Bob’s getting a swing.
05:30 PM - Jul 04, 2023
13/40
Bag 6: a couple of cute details and finishing up this section of the trunk. It’s a lot of brown. So much brown.
10:03 PM - Jul 04, 2023
17/40
I’ve been on a Lego break…Oops.
Tonight I’m going to start building the first of the little huts that sit on the tree.
Bag 7, away we go!
Tonight I’m going to start building the first of the little huts that sit on the tree.
Bag 7, away we go!
09:36 PM - Jul 14, 2023
18/40
Floor of hut number one. Wide plank floor, very nice.
09:54 PM - Jul 14, 2023
20/40
Alright, done Bag 7, the interior of the first hut. Some fun details are a compass, hairbrush, oil lamp, binoculars and a letter.
See you on Bag 8.
See you on Bag 8.
10:34 PM - Jul 14, 2023
21/40
Bag 8: Meet Janine.
I’m going to finish up the first hut and attach it to the base.
I’m going to finish up the first hut and attach it to the base.
11:12 AM - Jul 15, 2023
23/40
And attached to the tree trunk. Bag 9 and hut 2 await.
12:04 PM - Jul 15, 2023
26/40
Turns out bag 9/hut 2 is the bathroom hut. Check out the tiny toilet and little bathtub.
01:02 PM - Jul 15, 2023
27/40
Bag 10, pieces organized and wine at the ready.
I’ll be finishing up the bathroom hut and attaching it to the trunk. Looks like I’ll also be building a pulley system.
I’ll be finishing up the bathroom hut and attaching it to the trunk. Looks like I’ll also be building a pulley system.
09:45 PM - Jul 16, 2023
28/40
Ohh, it’s actually a rain-fed shower. Look at the little bucket. Cute!
09:54 PM - Jul 16, 2023
29/40
Bathroom hut in place and built the steps heading up to hut number 3. Calling it a night before I break something.
10:57 PM - Jul 16, 2023
30/40
Bags 11 & 12 make up the final hut, the kid’s room. The little succulent is adorable.
09:53 PM - Jul 23, 2023
31/40
We meet a new friend. No name yet, that’s my daughter’s job.
10:00 PM - Jul 23, 2023
32/40
Adding a blue bunk.
I found this one super hard to photograph. There’s a little storybook tucked between the bunks that I just can’t get.
I found this one super hard to photograph. There’s a little storybook tucked between the bunks that I just can’t get.
10:01 PM - Jul 23, 2023
33/40
Attach it to the tree trunk and it’s roof time with Bag 13.
10:03 PM - Jul 23, 2023
34/40
All right, I’ve got all three of the roofs on. Each one is colour-coded on the underside so you know where it belongs.
08:30 AM - Aug 09, 2023
35/40
Bag 14 finished of the trunk, converting up at the Lego guts.
08:31 AM - Aug 09, 2023
36/40
Bag 15 is the staircase leading up to the treehouse. There are wood grain brick included in this part, always like those.
And look, and appearance from some sparkling rosé. I recommend pairing Lego with wine.
And look, and appearance from some sparkling rosé. I recommend pairing Lego with wine.
08:33 AM - Aug 09, 2023
37/40
Bag 16, and it’s time to accessorize! There’s a picnic table with stools, a glass and bottle. There’s a crate with fruit and fish, a campfire with a pot bubbling over it. Good times.
There’s a new little dude. His name is Jane. I don’t make the rules. He’s camera shy.
There’s a new little dude. His name is Jane. I don’t make the rules. He’s camera shy.
08:36 AM - Aug 09, 2023
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38/40
Next up are the leaves. I’ve decided to go with green and I’ll switch them over in the fall. Had to take a break because my eyes were hurting. I am now very old. Be back with more leafy goodness soon.
08:37 AM - Aug 09, 2023
39/40
Bags 17-19 are the leaves, sticks, and branch bits. Green brown green brown repeat.
02:43 PM - Aug 09, 2023
40/40
Behold, The Treehouse in all its glory!
Took me awhile but I got it done.
On to the next project, thanks for following along 💚
Took me awhile but I got it done.
On to the next project, thanks for following along 💚
02:45 PM - Aug 09, 2023
In response to dani.
This is phenomenal, and you had me at Treehouse. I longed for one in my backyard when I was a kid. The size and design and intricate structure and charming detail of this just knock me out. I don't think I was ever aware of the level of work involved in constructing with Legos. Simply Wow!
09:11 AM - Aug 09, 2023
In response to Mary Locker.
I always wanted a treehouse too! The details in these are what makes them so fun for me, so whimsical. Some sets are more complicated than others. I get to do a mix because I have a six year old. She’s enjoying playing with this but it’s too intricate for her to help me 🙂
10:03 AM - Aug 09, 2023
In response to dani.
Very cool! Those Lego Ideas sets can be really amazing.
08:56 AM - Aug 09, 2023
In response to Jim (Yes, that Jim).
They are. I’m hoping to pick with the Sanderson Sisters cottage today 🤞🏼
08:58 AM - Aug 09, 2023
In response to dani.
Still working my Discovery Space Shuttle. I have to take breaks because it drives me crazy. And I put Hogwarts together for my son.
01:17 PM - Jul 15, 2023
In response to Cyndi Brown.
I take breaks too. I’ve been working on this one since the end of June. It can be tough to find the time.
01:27 PM - Jul 15, 2023
In response to dani.
Don't know how I missed this the first time around! Fantastic. Thank you for taking the time.
#SpoutibleMakes
#SpoutibleMakes
01:13 PM - Jul 15, 2023
In response to Bev Turner.
I’m having a lot of fun doing it and it’s fun to share it with you guys.
01:24 PM - Jul 15, 2023
In response to dani.
Oh shit, I want this. Except I fear I'd just stare at it for 5 years and not put it together.
05:51 PM - Jun 29, 2023
In response to Acey Deecey 🚀🚀.
I don’t have that level of self control, and my daughter wants to play with it so I don’t have a choice in the matter.
06:10 PM - Jun 29, 2023
