MrsFlynn's House of Tacky

House of Tacky => Sims 3 Library => Let's Build => Topic started by: MrsFlynn on March 26, 2023, 08:48:41 PM

Title: MrsFlynn's ~ Teeny Shell Build #5
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 26, 2023, 08:48:41 PM

I am not good with trying to take photos standing over the house/build, so I've decided to try a shell build by sharing the lot in hopes that will help.  See attached zip file (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=507.0;attach=180). You can use 7-zip (https://www.7-zip.org/) to extract the file.

I'm adding a photo of the floorplan of the shell. It maybe a little easier to have both the lot and a screenshot of it's floorplan. lol



Same rules apply, as like the other Shell Build Challenges:

~ Rules and Information:

 –  Keep the outer walls the same as what's in the original shell and screenshots shared.
 –  Can add a garage, foundation, porch, basement or more floors as desired.
 –  Use Any sized lot you want.
 –  Indoor walls can be done however you like.
 –  Additional floors and basement(s) can be whatever size.
 –  Custom Content can be used in build.
 –  Use the lot shared, or recreate it if you like on a lot of your choosing.
 –  Does not need to be furnished.

 –  Submit progress screenshots and details of the build as you build via a new post in the thread.   
 –  Save a copy of the original shell screenshots to your desktop and rotate/flip in Paint it to get different ideas for the build.
 –  Can Share/Upload the build afterwards.
 –  Those who host these challenges can participate, as long as they rotate/flip the shell/lot.

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Teeny-Shell.package goes into:
C:\Users\Username\Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Library
   – Can be found in Edit Town  > in-game library, in the empty house tab.

✽ ~ . ~ . ~ -=>.<=-  ~ . ~ . ~ ✽

Links to Past Shell Build Challenges:

MrsFlynn's Tacky Shell Challenge #4 (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=497.msg6442#msg6442)
 
Shell Challenge #3 (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=492.msg6277#msg6277)

Lapaige's Shell Challenge #2 (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=479.msg6071#msg6071)

Title: Re: MrsFlynn's ~ Teeny Shell Build
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 27, 2023, 06:25:39 AM

I started the build on a 20x20 lot, but am thinking of moving it to a 20x30 or 30x30 lot. I want to add a deck and have room for a yard.

Click images to see larger view -

Title: Re: MrsFlynn's ~ Teeny Shell Build
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 27, 2023, 02:14:26 PM

The house was to be a more modern-ish house.  However, it decided that it wanted to be a log cabin style home. I switched over to building in Sunset Valley, on a 30x30 lot.

1st screenshot is of me trying to decide on some wall coverings. While discovering that the house was sitting to far back on the lot, so I started over with a new copy of the house.

Title: Re: MrsFlynn's ~ Teeny Shell Build
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 27, 2023, 08:12:07 PM

I really wanted to make a 1/2 story with a bedroom and bath  upstairs, but not mess with the roof all that much. Not sure how to explain that, but I got it to happen and it doesn't look bad. lol

Title: Re: MrsFlynn's ~ Teeny Shell Build
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 27, 2023, 08:34:14 PM

I tried to move some inner walls to see if that would help the over all feel of the house and it's not. I -love- the outside look of it. The inner is just not working for me and I made the kitchen too big. lol I want more room in the living room.

I don't quite consider this a fail, but am going to do a few tweaks to the shell itself and see if I can have the inside look as good as the outside.

Title: Re: MrsFlynn's ~ Teeny Shell Build
Post by: MrsFlynn on March 28, 2023, 03:49:26 PM

I ended up editing the original floorplan. For some reason I felt that was a little easier to do than try to re-work everything from scratch. It's the one that is attached to the first post.

I really like how this one came out, feels a lot more roomy.  Click images for larger view.

Here's a screenshot of the front of the house:



Right side / Back side / Left side



Foundation / Main Floor/ 2nd Floor

Title: Re: MrsFlynn's ~ Teeny Shell Build
Post by: Cheeseweasel on April 13, 2023, 11:19:57 AM

I just downloaded the shell. I'm currently working on another shell challenge from my FB group, but I think it's about done. I'm really needing more housing in this world, so I'm going to try and get some done in the next few days.

Yours is really cute. I love the all the deck space - it makes the little house seem twice its size.

Title: Re: MrsFlynn's ~ Teeny Shell Build
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 13, 2023, 11:30:08 AM

Thank you for the compliment!! :)

The deck does make a big difference. I love how the back of mine turned out.

I look forward to seeing what you do with the shell.

Title: Re: MrsFlynn's ~ Teeny Shell Build #5
Post by: Cheeseweasel on April 22, 2023, 12:21:39 PM

I finally got my game working so it will let me build. I finished the Teeny house. I was going to go back and add some stuff, but I forgot to delete the fridge and Boyd Medley moved in with his niece Lakisha South. Boyd's sister and her husband died in a plane crash, leaving little Lakisha without parents. Although Boyd is a natural loner, family is family, so he took her in and is raising her. They recently moved to Adventureland where Boyd took a teaching job. In addition to loner, Boyd has the savvy sculptor, artistic, bookwork, and schmoozer traits. I don't know how he can be both a loner and a schmoozer. I guess he can schmooze when he has to, but doesn't enjoy it. Here's their house (the teeny shell challenge).
(https://i.ibb.co/Qkn8zSW/Screenshot-59.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Qkn8zSW)

(https://i.ibb.co/k1qVyKY/Screenshot-56.jpg) (https://ibb.co/k1qVyKY)

(https://i.ibb.co/MVgPS68/Screenshot-57.jpg) (https://ibb.co/MVgPS68)

(https://i.ibb.co/KL7N8PS/Screenshot-60.jpg) (https://ibb.co/KL7N8PS)

(https://i.ibb.co/FXHdbps/Screenshot-62.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FXHdbps)

Title: Re: MrsFlynn's ~ Teeny Shell Build #5
Post by: MrsFlynn on April 22, 2023, 01:22:36 PM

You did an awesome job!!  The house looks a lot bigger inside. lol :)

Title: Re: MrsFlynn's ~ Teeny Shell Build #5
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 07, 2023, 09:48:10 PM

I've done some basic furnishing/decorating with this house and wanted to share. Click images to see larger view.




So it's a bit more than basic. lol  It started out basic and then I started playing with the house. That's when I added the green house and garden.

The house is now available for download! ~ Haddie (https://jadekitten.net/mfhot/index.php?topic=539.msg6787#msg6787) ~ Residential (30x30)

Title: Re: MrsFlynn's ~ Teeny Shell Build #5
Post by: Cheeseweasel on May 08, 2023, 05:32:37 AM

It looks lovely! I also love your greenhouse and garden area.

Title: Re: MrsFlynn's ~ Teeny Shell Build #5
Post by: MrsFlynn on May 08, 2023, 06:16:11 AM

Thank you!! I think the greenhouse turned out pretty cool too. I don't think I've done the garden boxes in awhile like what I've done here.