CHALLENGE #134 - Hawthorne X: The Ravenwoods FORUM ID: Kittkat7147 ORIGIN ID: Kittkat7147 LEVEL: Master SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Cottage Am See NEW LOT LINK: Gallery is not working for me to get link right now :? But you can find it by searching my username or #BnS134 GALLERY COST: 38,480 TOTAL COST: 39,980 LINK TO ENTRY…
Although this build isn't a "starter home," you can use some of the same money-saving tricks to come in under budget. First and foremost, start small. Walls are expensive! Here's a page with some good tips on it - https://sims-online.com/how-to-build-a-starter-home-sims-4/ You can do it! :)
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX FORUM ID: kittkat7147 ORIGIN ID: kittkat7147 LEVEL: Master LOT: Hawthorne Bungalow LOT COST: 1,500 LOT NAME: Free Spirit's Cottage am See GALLERY COST: 43,500 TOTAL COST: 45,000 LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/EygdJhb ENTRY DETAILS: Just a little craftsman bungalow for the…
Ugh - I have my house done but there's no way I can get the pics and slideshow done in time. Looks like it will be a JFF entry for me this time. I'll share a slideshow soon, hopefully. Here's my "blended in" house for a paranoid sim: Yes, it looks dilapidated, but there's a fully functional apartment and science lab in…
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave FORUM ID: kittkat7147 ORIGIN ID: kittkat7147 LEVEL: Master LOT: Urban Cave Oasis LOT COST: 3,000 LOT NAME: Brook Bungalow GALLERY COST: 76, 982 TOTAL COST: 79, 982 LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/L7SZkkm ENTRY DETAILS: My take on Nean's house is that of urban…
We are still looking for people to fill a few of the roles above! Please send @BuildnShare a PM here on the forum if you're interested in joining the staff or have questions about what the roles entail :) And please welcome the following new BnS staff members: @Allears joined us in February, but I don't think she ever got…
Congrats to @gmcrozier and @FaithofKaela! Very well deserved honors <3 @BuildnShare Thanks for the feedback! I started my picture upload late on the deadline day then got distracted with other things and forgot to make sure that all the pics loaded and then to create captions for them. OOPS! I'll try to be more vigilant in…
CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack FORUM ID: Kittkat7147 ORIGIN ID: Kittkat7147 LEVEL: Master LOT: Seaside Love Shack LOT COST: LOT NAME: Bedlington Boathouse - Brindleton Bay GALLERY COST: 36,489 TOTAL COST: LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/J93n2bR ENTRY DETAILS: In the Panhandle of Florida where I'm from, there are…
FORUM ID: Kittkat7147 ORIGIN ID: Kittkat7147 LEVEL: Masters LOT: Double Double Duplex LOT COST: 2500 LOT NAME: Tranquil Crescent - Newcrest GALLERY COST: 117,443 TOTAL COST: 119,443 LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Xcdlw0Q ENTRY DETAILS: One of my favorite builds I did in Sims 3 was for BnS Week 14 (that was in…
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM CHALLENGE #109 - 'Twas the Month of December FORUM ID: kittkat7147 ORIGIN ID: kittkat7147 LEVEL: Master LOT: (Link to where the build can be found with on The Gallery) LOT COST: LOT NAME: Santa's House GALLERY COST: (see the rules section for how to find this information) TOTAL COST: (Lot cost and…
CHALLENGE #108 - Settlement for Simanity FORUM ID: kittkat7147 ORIGIN ID: kittkat7147 LEVEL: Expert LOT: Simanity Jungle Shelters LOT COST: n/a LOT NAME: Belomisia Field Station - Selvadorado GALLERY COST: 44,146 TOTAL COST: n/a LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/mYrxLJE ENTRY DETAILS: My take on this challenge…
I miss it, too! I had some really great years there, and I really miss the community and the magazine :/ I'm great though :) I worked on my own CC for a while, and now I'm back here more active with BuildnShare again. (I got my start in the sims community here) Glad you found our little corner of the Simmerverse, and I…
ROOM ENTRY FORM CHALLENGE #107 - Fall Designer Showdown FORUM ID: kittkat7147 ORIGIN ID: kittkat7147 LEVEL: Expert ROOM: Download GALLERY COST: 22,826 LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: CLICK HERE ENTRY DETAILS: Just a master suite with a designer touch. I went with a neutral color scheme for the most part with yellow and green…
You already have an idea in your mind what the young, professional couple across from you might be looking for. One a respected doctor, the other a junior partner at a law firm, their life ahead seemed to play out in your mind like a tv serial. You imagine a modern, minimalist townhouse, or a high-end apartment; maybe even…
b]CHALLENGE #103 -Dream a Little Dream[/b] FORUM ID: Kittkat7147 ORIGIN ID: Kittkat7147 LEVEL: Expert LOT: Dream a Little Office LOT COST: $1000 LOT NAME: Catscratch Cottage - Brindleton Bay GALLERY COST: 171,789 TOTAL COST: 172,789 LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Slidwshow ENTRY DETAILS: A converted factory with both industrial…
Holy, cannoli! That is one pretty cottage <3 As a judge and long-time entrant I certainly don't think you're punching above your weight class by entering in the top level. Just a tip though - the guide we use for judging gives equal weight to 3 areas: architecture, landscaping and interior design. You'll want to make sure…
FORUM ID: Kittkat7147 ORIGIN ID: Kittkat7147 LEVEL: Expert LOT: Hawthorne Hammock Commune LOT COST: 10,000 LOT NAME: Oakenstead (Willow Creek World/Sage Estates Neighborhood) BUILD COST: 139,923 TOTAL COST: 149,923 LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/4q7TrBi ENTRY DETAILS: My idea for this build was to use…
Wow - super excited that I placed in the Naturalistic challenge :D Thanks for the feedback. I thought I did mention the combination of items I made with the fountain and window box, but looking back I see that I placed it under all my pictures instead of with the main part of the entry. I'll be more careful of that in the…
That is good to know - thanks for sharing! I haven't shared too many lots to the Gallery, but I think I'll have to start tagging the ones I do share or indicating in the comments that I used MOO AND 0/9 AND ]/[. I can't live without any of them! :D BTW - do I know you from the Living Sims forum? I used to work on the…
Wow - the builds for this challenge were all so inspiring! I can't believe I won 1st in the very competitive Expert category - what an honor :) Congrats to all entrants and to @pronterus @MsLeo @VagueNightmare and @Ainsleyf for your wins !
QC Room challenge no: 76 Origin ID: Kittkat7147 Intermediate, Experienced, Advanced or Unofficial level: Not sure? Probably Experienced or Advanced Gallery Name: Kittkat7147 Gallery Link: HERE Notes about entry: I wanted to make this look like an English cottage garden. Mr. McGregor has a small perfect orchard, perfect…
My first time entering this challenge, so please let me know if I've done anything wrong with the entry form :) Entry Form: QC Room challenge no: 75 - Naturalistic Origin ID: Kittkat7147 Intermediate, Experienced, Advanced or Unofficial level: Intermediate (first-time entrant) Gallery Name: At Home in Nature Study Gallery…
FORUM ID: Kittkat7147 ORIGIN ID: Kittkat7147 LEVEL: Expert LOT: Wasabi Bistro LOT COST: n/a LOT NAME: Blue Velvet Nightclub BUILD COST: 79, 996 TOTAL COST: n/a LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/VnuIc ENTRY DETAILS: I knew I wanted to do a modern take on East Meets West with Asian-inspired elements rather than…