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New mini delights
In the midst of all the madness of completing The Artist’s Studio, I didn’t have the chance to write about some recent mini acquisitions and gifts.
April sent me the most fabulous orchid as a gift. I’m blown away by her mini green thumb. It’s a stunning plant! :D Thanks so much, my friend!
I bought two items from Nikki Rowe, who has unfortunately decided to stop selling miniatures for the time being. The first item is a lovely little basket. It’s calling for a chocolate bunny, I believe.
The second is a set of candied apples, one of which is loose to display however I like. :D They are wonderfully made items…very much out of a fairy tale.
I also caved in and bought the Art Nouveau Mantle Clock by Halls Miniature Clocks. So beautiful!
Categories: Flowers, plants, and trees, Miniatures
May 7, 2013 | 0 commentsToys in the attic
I was the lucky winner of Andrea’s recent giveaway, and I chose her Farm Animals Funny Cubes in miniature for grandma’s attic…so vintage, so cute!!! Aw, look at the cute Piggie!
Each cube measures 1/4″ and each side has part of one of six animals. Kitty…
Doggie…
Foxy fox…
Cow…
And, a Bunny. Andrea made the tiny race car, too. The lamb is from eBay, and the suitcases are by Fran.
Lyssa attempted to scare the bejesus out of me by sending a clown in the mail. But, I am fearless!!! So there….
Yeah, kinda creepy. Ok, moving on…. BAH! He moved!
Thanks so much Andrea and Lyssa!!! You are the best!
Categories: Miniatures
April 19, 2013 | 0 commentsArtist paper pads
I found images of actual covers online and printed them with black rectangles on the binding edges. I always print two of each hoping to end up with one of each. :D
I cut white mat board to use as filler. I glued the covers onto one side of the mat board, leaving the black portion long and unglued.
I glued thin cardboard to the back of the mat board.
I folded the black portion over the edge and cut it to fit. Once glued in place over the cardboard, it gives the illusion of a bound edge. :]
I’ve also seen them with a white backer, so if you don’t have thin cardboard you can skip that step.
I’ll make a number of other artist materials, but these are a good start.
Into the crate they go. Lyssa makes the best paper towel rolls. :D
Categories: Miniatures, The Artist's Studio
March 24, 2013 | 0 commentsSwap with Jane of MiniFanaticus
I’ve loved Jane’s minis since she first started blogging about them. She makes wonderful minis from clay, especially food. All of the dishes are mine, and Jane was kind enough to leave everything loose so I could play…er…arrange as I pleased.
Look at these tiny gumdrops and mints!!!
Can’t you just taste the granulated sugar? Feel the refreshing tingle of mint?
Her sweets are so detailed and realistic.
Each layer has just the right color, translucence, texture and sheen. Look how perfect that tiny cherry is! Even its little stem.
I’m seriously going to have to take a trip to the local bakery if I keep staring at these.
And, let’s not forget the donuts!!! :O Mini sugar buzz.
These ornaments will find a home in grandma’s attic until next Christmas. :] I borrowed the milk crate from The Aero Squadron Lounge to keep them from rolling off the table.
I don’t want to post what I’ve sent her in return — I want her to be surprised, though she did give me an idea of what she needed for her builds. Thanks so much, Jane!!!
Categories: Miniatures
March 20, 2013 | 0 commentsVintage suitcases
Stacks of vintage suitcases are all over the design blogs and Pinterest. They combine nostalgia and beauty. I knew I wanted a set for grandma’s attic, and there is no better artisan to turn to than Fran at FranMadeMinis. I sent her some of my favorite pictures of vintage suitcases, and she knocked it out of the park once again!
They have the most delightful tactile sensation and the perfect weight.
She added wonderful hardware and aged detailing.
Here’s a penny to show the scale.
They look perfect in the nook by the chimney, though I need to finish the rest of the rafters and beams to do them and the other recent acquisitions justice. :D
Thank you, Fran, for adding some wonderful nostalgia and realism to grandma’s attic!
You can see her wonderful vintage umbrellas in the Heritage entryway.
Categories: Miniatures
March 15, 2013 | 0 comments
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