Showing posts with label dollhouse miniatures. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dollhouse miniatures. Show all posts

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Minis.....

Just showing you some little things I made.
I will use these in some future projects. 
Pops and cinnamon rolls are made with clay.
The pitcher is made of paper and it's the first one I've made. 
( I hope to improve as I make more of them.)





I'll be going to the Handcrafters of Miniatures Show on Sunday, Nov 13, at the Holiday Inn in Dedham, MA.  I will be showing my latest creation there.  I am quite excited about this!  I can't show it on here yet because it is a Christmas gift and the recipient may see it!   I will have pictures for you after I give it to her.

My BFF, Lady Jane (For the Love of Minis) encouraged me to get back into minis after about a 30 year hiatus!  I have become so addicted to this hobby and enjoy it so much!  Thanks, LJ, you are the best!

'Til next time,  Love ya,  Jean 

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Look what I won!..

This little guy came from Robin over at Coombe Crafts.  She is a very talented artist.  She handcrafts these little people in tiny 1/24th scale, 1/12th, and even 1/48th scale.  She is celebrating her 100th follower and is way past that now.  She also handcrafted the little chair that you see with the boy.  So, pop over and see what she has to offer.  You'll be amazed!

Thank you so much, Robin.  I will create a place for him to live.

I had computer problems, and had to put it in for service on Monday.   I got it back on Friday night and I'm slowly getting everything put back.  I'm happy to get it back and it's working so well now.

I hope every one of you had a fabulous weekend.  We had the family over for dinner last night and that is always so much fun, not to mention the great food that my DBF makes.  We had pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes, peas, and a good crusty bread.  I made a pineapple cherry cobbler that was so delicious.  I served it with some vanilla ice cream. YUM.....  I didn't take a picture, but here is the recipe:

Pineapple Cherry Cobbler 

1 medium size can of pineapple slices, cut into small pieces
8 ounce jar of maraschino cherries,  with about a tablespoon of the juice
1 stick of margarine or butter
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 cup flour
1 cup whole milk, I used skim and it was fine.

Combine pineapple, cherries and 3/4 cup sugar.  Let stand 20 minutes.  Melt margarine in 1 1/2 quart baking dish in oven.  Sift together flour, 1 cup sugar, and baking powder.  Add milk and stir briskly-lumps will remain.  Pour into baking dish of melted butter; top with pineapple mixture.  Bake at 350 degrees for 45 min.  I have made this with frozen peaches, canned peaches, blueberries and apples as the fruits, and it is always delicious!  Enjoy!

'Til next time, Love ya,  Jean

Thursday, February 17, 2011

A New Project.....

This was a Christmas gift from my Honey (DBF)...
This is a Proxxon Miter saw. It is used for crafting dollhouse miniatures. I am so proud of him because I never even hinted that I wanted one. He figured it out on his own! I was so surprised and happy when I saw it, that I just cried. I love it and I love him for tuning into my needs and wants so well. It is the best tool for getting accurate cuts and it goes from 45 degrees to 45 degrees the other way, and everything in between. It is easy to use and is great for cutting very tiny pieces. Now I can make all kinds of miniatures and have them be straight. It is so much easier using this saw.
Here is an example of some cuts that I made with the saw....
Can you guess what this is?
It's part of the new project that I've been working on.
I won't elaborate because it's a gift to someone very special to me.
I will show my progress after it's finished and presented to the recipient.
Now you know what has been keeping me away from my blog. lol
'Til next time, Love ya, Jean