Grass and Tree Trunk

  • Happy New Year 2022

    I spent some time over the New Year weekend making a mini scene and cleaning up my workspace for new projects. I’m excited to work on new minis for myself and for sale. :]

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    Chester the cat by 2014erok; sideboard by Minterior; sunflower blanket by Gweaneth’s Dream; slippers by Freedom Miniatures; mouse toy by A. Smith Arts; bacon sandwich by Sugar Charm Shop; grapes by Rina Vellichor; mug by Woodland Trail Whimsy; water bottle from Shepherd Miniatures; painting by blueprintminiatures; coffee table by minisx2.

    Categories: Miniatures, Roomboxes and Mini Scenes
    January 3, 2022 | 0 comments

  • A Coral Pink Christmas, part 4

    Wishing you a very Merry Coral Pink Christmas! I finished just under the wire.

    I had so much fun playing and digging through my stash for retro inspired minis! :D

    I opted for silver thread from my stash of sewing supplies. For being so fine, the thread is very strong and easy to work with.

    I glued the strings to the tree since the ornament beads are heavy and would not stay put on their own.

    Here’s the new tree base to replace the original wood round. Just some scrap basswood cut to fit and glued to the center wire.

    I used a tree skirt and presents from past scenes since I didn’t have time to make something new.

    The retro clock (and the wood cats) were made by the talented Cyd of Mod Pod Miniatures.

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    Sideboard from Minterior. Sunflower afghan by Gweaneth’s Dream. Bear in red hoodie by Obscurely Small; pink bear by LugArt Petit. Calico cat by Paizley Paws. Snowman figure by Sherry Moller; plant pot snowman from Just Miniature Scale. Egg nog punch bowl and cups by Sue’s Little Things. Pink vase by Lorie Marsh. Doily from Stewart Dollhouse Creations. Coffee table by minisx2. Wrapped dollhouse by A Pocket Full of Wishes.

    Categories: Miniatures, Roomboxes and Mini Scenes
    December 25, 2021 | 0 comments

  • A Coral Pink Christmas, part 3

    Continuing work on the coral pink Christmas tree. On a side note, I had a big project come up in the past month, so I won’t be able to make two trees. I do still plan to make a second to sell, but it might not be this year.

    In getting back to the tree I had started, I did make a quick change to the lighting. I’m still using warm white string lights from Evan Designs, but I swapped out the 3V 26-light string for the 7-19V 26-light string (listed as 6-18V 26-light string on the website). The reason for this is the 7-19V string has a smaller circuit pack than the AA battery holder. I can make a faux gift box to hide the circuit more easily.

    I used a 9V battery while working, though this string can be plugged into the 12V dollhouse system. The lights are plenty bright with the 9V battery. The switch can be purchased from Evan Designs as well.

    I opted for the silver Kreinik Micro Ice Chenille for the garland, tacking it in place with light glue here and there.

    We are ready for ornaments now.

    The various tones of the ornaments should work well with the pink and silver.

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    December 19, 2021 | 0 comments

  • A Coral Pink Christmas, part 2

    Continuing work on the two coral pink Christmas trees. Time to make ornaments. I’m using Swarovski Elements 8mm beads.

    A tiny crimp bead serves as the topper.

    I had some thin wire in my stash that worked perfectly for the loop, formed with round tip pliers.

    I don’t know if I will tie strings on the loops or just glue the ornaments in place.

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    November 18, 2021 | 0 comments

  • A Coral Pink Christmas, part 1

    I’m planning a coral pink Christmas! If all goes well, there will be one tree for me to keep (I mean, for Chester to climb) and one for sale. I bought these bottle brush trees last year but had no time to work with them.

    These have large wood bases that I don’t want for the final display.

    I used a drill to make holes around the center wire while trying to not break through too harshly and grab the brush fibers.

    It loosened the hold just enough where I could twist the base off without damaging the tree. I will use the bases to hold the trees upright during decoration but will figure out a better, smaller solution for the end display.

    I bought retro looking tree toppers from WCD Miniatures at the local mini show. I needed to shave off some brush from the top to get it to sit well, but I will wait until the end to glue in place.

    I’m using 3V warm white string lights from Evan Designs. These have 26 “bulbs” over 29.5 inches of wire, with a few inches of wire at the end.

    After determining which side I wanted for the front of the tree, I wrapped the lights around and gave it a test. Love it! :D

    I bought monochromatic beads for the ornaments. My plan is to add small gold or silver toppers with wire to hang, but we’ll see if my sanity holds out for that. :D

    And, of course, there is garland. These are Kreinik Micro Ice Chenille spools, but I’m not sure which variation I will use.

    Categories: Miniatures
    November 14, 2021 | 0 comments