Kathy, Hypertufa isn't great for stairs. If you want a non-slip surface, mix some sand with a concrete paint or buy the paint with sand already added. Just paint down the center of the steps like it's a runner. Billie

Thanks Everyone. I just got back from Michaels, and they had the black hats. Also some sunglasses, tho might be too big. Last night I painted "Sally Ann" purple. I put her by the Brothers, and boy....she looks quite haughty! She looked so sweet before. I don't think she approves of them at all. Its 110 out, so am not messing with hats and glasses till tonight when its bearable. I have to find a way to attach them, think I might use fishing line since it wouldn't show. I don't want to glue stuff cause our heat may not let the things I bought last more than the summer. SusieRose....ME, SEW? Not to mention mosaic the big shelf for the bakers rack! LOL, you forgot who you're talking to. Queen of Procrastination, who can barely thread a needle. Actually I use needles only for splinter removal. Cait, I don't know yet what I'm doing with the pitcher. I just like the colors. I haven't had any luck growing succulents. I kill them as easily as I kill flowers. hugs, Karen

On the Potting Shed, we'll pretend the little silver chair left of the door is a child's chair, because it isn't in scale with the hoe, watering can, etc, but I couldn't resist using it. Did ya notice the tiny license plates on the Shed? Those little Tenn plates came in an old cookie tin containing nails & screws that a neighbor had placed at the curb. It was probably on a key chain at one time, and now made it to WI. One thing missing is a mini bottle .... and I'm talkin' mini. It needs to be even smaller than an insulin bottle. On the hook holding the Shed sign, is a perfect spot to add a colored bottle .... anyone want to add a mini colbalt blue? LOL The shed itself came from a thrift store , it's actually a ceramic piece 3/4 the size of the wooden one. This will give you a better idea of the size difference .... Y'all been using words like "upscale" and "high class" well what else would you expect from someone named tennesseetrash?!? LOL I really didn't mean for it to turn into a jewelry store, I was doing a fairy house, and as I got closer to finishing, I either had to learn to paint real quick, or get busy gluing and just used what was at hand. It just evolved. TMG/Kathy I am hearing you loud and clear about those destructive squirrels! I can just see them munching down on all your great creations, so I'm sure you'll do what's best. I vote that your DH hop out back and build you one of those beautiful greenhouses made from old windows, then place the City inside all that glass :-) .... if he reads this he ain't gonna like me lol, so while he's at it he could do some custom made shelves for the lil houses .... snork .... I appreciate all the positive comments, I was so shy about it, but now I need a new project! I didn't even know what GEII smelled like til this project, DH gave me some cool tools I can handle .... been a lotta fun. ~tenderlee In case ya missed where the parts came from, here's the link for that ..... Here is a link that might be useful: Freecycle haul over 300 trophies

Oh, thanks so much for the offer! I'm not in the immediate market for anything, was simply looking for a place I could go browse next time I start up a project. But I really appreciate the offer.