☆★ Dippy Designs Showcase ★☆ ~ New Thread for Dippy's Sims 4 creations :) «123456789...Next Go

DippyDesigns

Welcome to my new showcase thread! I do have a blog site but I know sometimes peeps like to stay on this site so I thought I'd start a thread to showcase my work and to offer to take some requests when i'm not busy too.

My RL name is Fiona and I live in Warwickshire in the United Kingdom. To most people Warwickshire is famous for Warwick Castle, William Shakespeare and cute thatched cottages. The picture below was taken locally. I grew up near London and went to the same college as George Michael. He also used to hang out in a bar called 92's which he co-owned with a friend of mine. I was more into Duran Duran back then though!



I have four children, the eldest is 23 and the youngest is 5. I love cooking, especially Italian food and I love hosting parties so lots of my friends have celebrated their birthdays at my house. I play the piano (badly) and I also like photography and architecture which is what drew me into playing sims in the first place. My "sim wish" would be the ability to build rounded walls, and my "sim ambition" is to create a world...I've tried, many times, but they always look terrible so I delete them!

My favourite place in the world is a tiny little village in Scotland where I take my children on holiday. It inspired me to build my set of Mayfair Island lots and households last year. It has a white sandy beach and is surrounded by mountains and it's so isolated that we often have the entire beach to ourselves, apart from the odd sheep as they wander wild and often cross the beach and my five year old finds that really funny and shouts "Sheep on the Beach!". We rent a 17th century cottage with no TV signal and no internet and I love to sit on the patio reading a good book and watching the tide come in and out, and my kids running back and forth to the beach, it is so peaceful that it is my little slice of heaven.

Here is a little picture of my view when I am at the cottage...

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This Palacial Property is both luxurious and breathtaking. 5 Bedrooms & 5 Baths. Huge 4 room Master Suite, Amazing Nursery Suite with Playroom, Teen Jack/Jill Twin Suites for boys and girls, Guest Suite, Dog and Cat rooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen with Breakfast Nook, Laundry room, Office, Cloakroom, Gym, Basement/man-cave, Outdoor Dining area with Pool. Gazebo with Hot Tub, Fishing Pond, Vegetable Garden, Garages, Playground and landscaped raised beds and grounds. No Custom Content.













































CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE CHATEAUX CERSEI

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Below you will find a selection of my creations but I haven't had time to add them all to this page so if you like my work and would like to view large pictures of these builds lisgted below then please do visit my blog site page by clicking the link or using the banner at the bottom of any of my posts here in the forums. If you find any broken or duplicated links then please let me know so I can mend them, thanks.


MODERNISM
THE ARGENTO
THE BECKMANN
THE CHIRICO


VICTORIAN VISTAS
THE GLADSTONE
THE WELLESLEY
THE MELBOURNE


COSMOPOLITAN CREATIONS
CHATEAUX CERSEI
RED SWEDISH STARTER
YELLOW SWEDISH HOUSE
BLUE SWEDISH HOUSE


BEACH LIVING
THE CONCH SHELL
THE COWRIE SHELL
THE OYSTER SHELL
THE CLAM SHELL


MODERN TOWN HOUSES
THE ALPHA
THE BETA
THE DELTA
THE GAMMA
THE EPSILON - FEATURED!
THE VERTUMNUS


SUBURBAN DREAMS
THE MAYBECK
THE ASHBEE


LUSCIOUS LOG
THE ALDER
CABIN OVER WATER
SELF SUFFICIENT STARTER - FEATURED!
ALPINE RETREAT


VENERABLE VINTAGE
DINKY DECO

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A small selection of my builds to show you the different styles I like to use. I like all sorts of architecture from very modern through to Victorian.








CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OR RECOMMEND THE CONCH SHELL





CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OR RECOMMEND THE ARGENTO





CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OR RECOMMEND THE DELTA





CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD STRATH COTTAGE






CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE MELBOURNE






CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE BECKMANN






CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE MAYBECK

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In 2012 after a three week holiday in Scotland I was inspired to build some lots that reminded me of the places I had visited. I got so carried away that I ended up populating a whole island! The World I was using is Mayfair Island which was created by the extremely gifted and artistically talented Rflong7 Sadly, Mayfair Island is no longer available on the exchange but you can download it HERE The lots I have built have information in the lot description on where to place them on the Island so you can rebuild the village I built quite easily.





HARBOUR BUILDINGS ~ a mix of residential and commercial lots
The Lighthouse Cottages
The Applecross Inn
The Village Shop
Tobermory Harbour
Balamory Harbour Houses
Mayfair Island Church (Wedding Venue)
The Old Manse
Firefly Cottage
Mayfair Island Fire Station


RESIDENTIAL LOTS
Strath Cottage
Butterfly Cottage
Daisykins Daycare
Sunflower Cottage
Apple Tree Farm
Bluebell Cottage


COMMERCIAL LOTS
Mayfair Island Town Hall
Mayfair General Hospital
Mayfair Island Prep School & Playground
Mayfair Island Sports Pavillion
Bessie's Beauty Parlour
Mayfair Laboratory
Mayfair Beach

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CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ROCKY MOUNTAIN RANCH

CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPETITION THREAD: "Getting To Know You" Building & CAS Contest





CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE MAYBECK

CLICK HERE FOR THE PERFECT HOME PERFECT WORLD CONTEST






CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE OLD VICTORIAN PUMP HOUSE

CLICK HERE FOR THE COOL CONVERSIONS BUILDING CONTEST






CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE CHATEAUX CERSEI

CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPETITION THREAD: "Getting To Know You" Building & CAS Contest

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I've now completed four competition entries since I became active online and while I was looking for inspiration for a new build I came up with a cool idea for a new building contest? I'm keeping it under wraps for now but I'll be planning it behind the scenes

Here is my current WIP ~ The Chirico

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I love building lots and love to do requests so if you have an idea that you would like to see built, or perhaps some house plans that you are struggling to build then please get in touch by posting a request using the contact form on my blog site or by posting a message on this thread and I will do my best to design something for your sims.


CLICK HERE TO MAKE A REQUEST (Or post a message on this thread)


Please let me know:

*Your name on Sims 3 community* ~ so I can get in touch and post you a link to your finished lot

What size lot you prefer
What style of house/property you would like (Modern, Victorian, Ranch, etc)
Which World you want to place it in when finished
How you would like it to be furnished (Modern, Victorian etc)
How many bedrooms you would like
How many bathrooms
Any special rooms that you would like to see
Any features such as porches, balconies, pools etc
Information about the sims who will live in it (Age, gender, traits)

Please check the section below to check what worlds, expansion packs, stuff packs, and store content I have installed

CURRENT BUILDS IN ORDER OF COMPLETION:

Contemporary Craftsman ~ Completed!
Booknerd's Palace ~ Completed!
Cool Conversions Entry ~ Completed!
Ashbee ~ Now in Playtesting status!
(If the list is long it may take a while for requests, but fortunately I work really fast!)

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WORLDS
Riverview
Sunlit Tides
Monte Vista
Aurora Skies

EXPANSION PACKS
World of Adventures
Ambitions
Late Night
Generations
Pets
Showtime
Seasons
University Life (bought but not installed yet)

STUFF PACKS
High end Loft Stuff
Fast lane Stuff
Outdoor Living Stuff
Town Life Stuff
Master Suite Stuff
Diesel Stuff
70's, 80's, 90's Stuff

STORE CONTENT SETS
The Complete Castle by Castle Kits, Inc.
Full Interior Castle Set
Hacienda Luxury
Mediterranean Villa Kitchen/Dining
Romanza Bridal Party
Tip Top Toddler Collection
Animal Friends Boy’s Single Bed
Critter Comforts
Full Bayside Set
Provence
Hewnsman Dining Room Set
Collectionne Stäncké
BahHaus
Ultra Lounge 2010
Tiki Dining Room Set (Thanks ChristineBremner!)
Hogan’s Deep-Fried Diner Starter Kit
Steampunk: The Return (Thanks ChristineBremner!)
Regal Living Living Room Set
Club Vaindenburger Relaxation (Den + Study (Thanks Christine Bremner!)
Country Living
The Stones Throw Greenhouse
Live, Laugh, Love (Thanks Christine Bremner!)

STORE CONTENT PREMIUM ITEMS
Rim Rockin’ Basketball Hoop
Aims Co. Choc-Oh-Falls Fountain (Thanks ChristineBremner!!!)

STORE CONTENT BUILD ITEMS
Victorian Double Window
Victorian Single Window
Entrance to Paradise
Arch-way to Paradise

STORE CONTENT FURNITURE ITEMS
Kitchen Cage Hutch
Getaway Dining Chair (Thanks kitti789player!)
Cocoon Crib (Thanks ChristineBremner!)
Sweet Lullaby Chair (Thanks ChristineBremner!)
Straight Lines Activity Table (Thanks ChristineBremner!)
Getaway Dining Table
Simsation High Res 9000i
Tubular Television (Thanks christinebremner!)
NeoRetro Chair (Thanks WibbleLikeAJelly!)
Bon Vivant buffet (Thanks christinebremner!)
Screaming Shadow Gaming Console (Thanks SALTPASTILLEN!)
Alvar Vintage Aqua Washbasin


STORE CONTENT DECOR & LIGHTING
Haute Hip Curtain Collection V.1
Haute Hip Curtain Collection V.2
Murano Retro and Ripe Fruit Bowl
The Sims Classic- Forever Redwood Potted Tree
The Big Cheese Coat Rack
Once Upon a Time Cottage- Porridge Prep Wall Shelf (Thanks DangerDanger!)
Haute Hacienda Kitchen- Prickly Pear Sculpture (Thanks litabelaqua!)
Haute Hacienda Dining Room- Desert Cactus Sculpture (Thanks litabelaqua!)
Jazz Me Up! Photo Series (Thanks whatsociallife!)
Higher Tech Apron Rack (Thanks whatsociallife!)
Tower of Flower Power (Thanks itguyinsc!)
Tropical Fruit Bowl (Thanks itguyinsc!)
Wedding Cake Replica (Thanks itguyinsc!)
Candle Makers Delight (Thanks itguyinsc!)
Haute Hacienda Kitchen- Wall Chilies Sculpture (Thanks Jessabeans!)
Fab Fiscus (Thanks idontrcall!)
Corn Stew Pot (Thanks Noxxi!)
Short Life of the Raccoon (Thanks Candygurl84!)
Mini Mountains Table Light (Thanks mishmush!)
Stage Bright (Thanks mishmush!)
See a Little Light Window Covering (Thanks Greencats!)
Eri Silk Drapes (Thanks GreenCats!)
Morris Curtains (Thanks rainwife!)
Mid Century bathroom Shelf (Thanks and-it-is-on!)
Powdered Wig Curtains (Thanks JACKIEMALEK2!)
Divine Potted orchid (Thanks SALTPASTILLEN!)
Potted bamboo Glory (Thanks christinebremner!)
Loitering luggage (Thanks christinebremner!)
Gothique Relics (Thanks christinebremner!)
Fraud Laug (Thanks christinebremner!)
The Dramatic Palm (Thanks christinebremner!)
Pineapple Pottery (Thanks christinebremner!)
India Inspired Living Knitted from Clouds Wall Textile (Thanks SALTPASTILLEN!)
Home Team Jersey Rack (Thanks SALTPASTILLEN!)
Athena's Olive Tree (Thanks christinebremner!)
Harvest Time (Thanks christinebremner!)
Tropi-Con FauxFrond (Thanks christinebremner!)
Contented Sighs (Thanks christinebremner!)
Family Banners (Thanks christinebremner!)
Piece of Paradise Fan Palms.(Thanks Stafuny!)


STORE CONTENT HAIR AND CLOTHES
Understated Hair Style (Thanks Aricarai!)
The Lindy Hop (Thanks and-it-is-on!)
Africa Inspiration: Modern Braids (Thanks christinebremner!)

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There are many links to building tips around but I have found a lot of them difficult to follow, picture heavy, over-complicated, unclear etc. So I have decided to share any links I find that actually taught me how to do something new (That is the T&T - Tried and Tested) and I hope it will help other beginners like myself to learn new techniques and improve our building skills.

How to Build an Attached Garage with Foundation in The Sims 3

How to Delete Lamposts in Live Mode

How to Build a Modern Flat Roof

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This is a thread in the Gift Gathering -Thank Yous & Gifting section of the forums. It is a thread I created to thank people who are generous with their time, friendship and simpoints. If you do something nice for me you could find yourself on the list, and if I decided to make or give you a gift because of something nice you have done, I will post it on this thread to thank you. Click the link below to view my roll of honour:

☆★ Dippy Designs Roll Of Honour★☆

This week I have gifted 2000 simpoints among all the people who have made me feel welcome on the forums. Click below to see the thread.

☆★ Dippy Designs Thank You Giveaway ★☆ ~ Thank You Everyone!

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Kaztomp

Holy smokes girl!! This thread knocks the socks off ANYTHING else I've ever seen :shock:

Way to go Dippy :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Have I told you recently how much I luuurve your builds??!! You ever need a hand (not that mine is anywhere near as good as yours) - just give me a shout - I'd love to corroborate with you on a build

Have bookmarked this amazing thread and will continue to be a stalker - the silent type normally - unless something really hits me for six, then you'll hear me yodeling from the rooftops! LOL!

Cheers sweetheart - and not that you need it - but good luck with this thread!

xx *hugs* xx

itguyinsc

I completely agree with Kaz! This is a beautifully organized thread filled to the brim with amazing creations


I'm so glad you found the App Thread to share you creativity with us on a regular basis.

DippyDesigns

Thank you both so much for your lovely feedback! You two are of my hero's on this site so your praise is very flattering indeed!

Kaz - Thanks for the praise and especially for the hugs! I would love to do a co-build with you sometime! You are an awesome builder and I would be proud to team up with you anytime

itguyinsc - I only found this section a few days ago but I have been beavering away collecting links in a word doc and making banners...I'm a medical secretary in RL so organizatiion is key :-)

Very proud of myself today, was messing around and finally managed to build a garage attached to a house with foundations. I've always been nervous to try constrainFloorElevation cheats but I managed to get it to work so hopefully my builds will get better :-)

rosemow

This showcase thread is really great! You have designed the thread , and displayed and presented the different sections and your builds so well! Great introductory section to yourself too. I will like coming back and having a look at this thread and your creations. It all looks great! Thanks very much for sharing your builds with us!

yanti68

Your builds are beautiful! Specially the moderns are stunning. Left some recommendations for you. Great job! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

DippyDesigns

Thank you both so much for your lovely comments, I'm glad you like my builds and my new showcase thread.

Thanks for the recommendations too

GreenCats

Dippy, congratulations on opening your showcase!! It all looks wonderful. I already have your whole studio rec'd, but I just wanted to stop by and reiterate how much I like you builds.

Can't tell what I think of the French Chateau yet but I'm very excited to see more.

The craftsman looks AMAZING!! When can my sims move in...?

will2586

Hi DippyDesigns!

All your builds look great! I went through and rec'd a couple of 'em! :thumbup:

~Will

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GreenCats wrote:

Dippy, congratulations on opening your showcase!! It all looks wonderful. I already have your whole studio rec'd, but I just wanted to stop by and reiterate how much I like you builds.

Can't tell what I think of the French Chateau yet but I'm very excited to see more.

The craftsman looks AMAZING!! When can my sims move in...?

It was your picture that inspired me, so I built it with you in mind...and your perfect house contest. Sneak preview on page 1 of this thread but the landscaping has changed so I'll have to update the cover shots.





I followed the plans too, but put the basement stairs in the garage as I wanted to turn it into more of a man cave. The kitchen is not the same as I started building it on a smaller plot so had to reduce the footprint. I've spent days on this one, it's been a total labour of love though and I really enjoyed building it.

I'm re-landscaping in it's final location (15 Summer Hill Court) as for the contest I had to be able to place it in Sunset Valley and the lot is slightly larger than the one I built it on.

Thanks for wrecking my studio, I still have three pages of yours left to do, but I will "Total" it soon

Kaztomp

Still silently stalking... must have that Craftsman!!

PS. The Chateau is next on my radar - be warned - when I want something bad enough, my silent stalking could get very noisy - lol!!

*hugs*

DippyDesigns

*Jumps in surprise*!!!!!

Kaz, you really must stop sneaking up on me, I nearly jumped out of my skin

I just tried to playtest it but when I moved Tess Tester in it came up with a challenge and told me a squatter had moved in and left a mess, I clicked ignore challenge but when it loaded all the furniture was gone! :shock:

This happened to me yesterday but that time the game told me I'd built something on a sacred burial ground - sarn challenges are messing up my builds!

I'm probably going to build two versions of the Chateaux becasue Booknerd wants the interior to be contemporary but I'd like to build one that is more of a legacy lot, full of antiques that have been passed down the generations so watch this space as it is next on my list!

*big hugs* back at you 8)

Kaztomp

Challenges?? What are these challenges you speak of?? But yikes - not sure if I actually want to know!!

Sounds nearly as bad as the time I had finished a build and put my tester in - only to have her burn half the house down trying to upgrade the fireplace!! Thankfully since then I have discovered these wonderful things called "mods" (Twallan's Debug Enabler and Master Controller are my favourites)- talk about time savers!!

I love the idea of the legacy lot for the Chateau.. but then I'm an old-fashioned kind of girl anyway.. but I digress.. I will be wanting it regardless of its "state of dress" - it is simply gorgeous architecture!

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will2586 wrote:

Hi DippyDesigns!

All your builds look great! I went through and rec'd a couple of 'em! :thumbup:

~Will

Thanks for the Rec's I Rec'd your studio back, I love the Pinebox Cottage! Your builds are fabulous

rosemow

The Maybeck is very nice! Lovely landscaping work! The outdoor living/dining area looks good with the outdoor kitchen and eating area and then the pool and the hot tub nearby. Very nice furnishing of the interior. The shades of colours that you used in the bedrooms are very nice. The kitchen eating nook would be such a nice place for our Sims to enjoy breakfast, with the sunshine coming in through the nearby windows. It is a lovely home! A great exterior design, and a very nice place to enjoy being at home whether inside or outdoors.