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Arjen Spinhoven Miniaturen
I apologize in advance to your wallets. I recently discovered a new kit supplier Arjen Spinhoven Miniaturen and all I can say is, “Wow!” Even if you resist spending the cash, you will be spending plenty of time admiring the beautiful offerings. He has a direct website and an etsy shop.
Tree firescreen
Tree surrounds in bar square and square holes.
Arts & Crafts table and chairs kits.
Plant stand kit – Clock – Coat rack.
Oval doormat
Categories: Furniture, Miniatures
April 13, 2015 | 0 commentsGriffin box
I’ve been busy with other things, but tonight I had a little time and the itch to make a mini. I went into my box of small kits and took out the griffin box from Lisa’s Little Things bought at one of the local shows.
The pieces are already separated and ready for assembly.
I assembled the lower box and then brushed on Liquitex silver paint. The instructions recommend a sponge brush and lightly sweeping across the raised areas. I was so-so at it. I got a little silver on the inner portions.
I added a red paint wash to the recessed areas to bump up the richness of color. After the painting, I glued the top in place.
It’s a great kit and super easy to put together. The results look very rich.
Categories: Miniatures
February 24, 2015 | 0 commentsPhotos in a sleeve
This is a project I’ve wanted to do for a few years now and just got to it. :D
I found a great photo envelope online, though I plan to make up my own version when I get the chance. As for the photos, they are my own from a trip to California and Nevada back in 2008. I opened Windows Explorer and chose the “large icons” view. This gave me many photos on the screen already sized small. I did a screen capture/snippet and cleaned up the image in PhotoShop. This image shows only a portion of the capture.
I printed the envelope and the photos in Word, using Word to resize them to the final measurements.
I folded the envelope, gluing the sides. I wasn’t especially careful with it since these are never perfect in real life.
I cut twelve photos to fit inside the envelope.
They stay put without having to be glued in place.
This way, they can be taken out and placed in a vignette. :D
Categories: Miniatures
January 14, 2015 | 0 commentsSpin cycle
I’ve always dreamed of building a mini mudroom with a washer and dryer, and now I have the perfect set, a generous gift from Barbara.
The set is by Town Square Miniatures, designed by Mary Beth Tumlin. In the package was a tiny bottle of Tide.
I’d never seen this set before, even though I’ve researched washer dryer sets in miniature. It’s a remarkable set with realistic detailing. There’s even an agitator in the washer!
Thank you, Barbara! :D Funny how laundry can be fun…in miniature.
Categories: Miniatures
July 9, 2014 | 0 commentsWallpapers and luggage
Barbara sent me another care package, this time including more fabulous Brodnax wallpapers. I’ll use a couple of these in The Brownstone for sure!
She also included two Heidi Ott luggage pieces, a trunk and a book of maps.
These are very well made and come with travel stickers as well…but I like the pieces shiny and new. I think Ophelia does as well.
Thank you, Barbara!!!
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April 30, 2014 | 0 comments
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