This year we had a much welcomed extension to our summer. It’s only been since mid October that we can feel the crisp autumn air. Now that fall is upon us, I couldn’t be happier. This is my favourite time of year…when we bring out our sweaters, cook more comfort foods, do more family cuddlesContinue reading “My Autumn Miniatures”
Category Archives: Miniatures 1:12 Scale
Tiny Treasures (a few of my favourite things)
Recently I attended a miniaturists retreat here in Nova Scotia. It is called Camp Mini Ha Ha and it’s an annual thing. This year was my first time going. I hope to return again. For 6 days we all immersed ourselves in making miniatures and nibbling on chocolate. The workshop was open day and nightContinue reading “Tiny Treasures (a few of my favourite things)”
A Miniature Pond Tutorial
I’m determined for my English cottage dollhouse to have a little garden. In that garden will be lavender, a bench, some dainty flowers, and this koi pond. And a zen like peace. I made this using a mason jar band as a base. First, I formed a cane for my bricks using white, beige superContinue reading “A Miniature Pond Tutorial”
An Apothecary Table & Potted Lavender
Recently, I made this apothecary table out of bass and balsa wood. Polymer clay is still my first love, but I thought I might branch out a little…by trying my hand at miniature furniture. My dollhouse needs some furniture, and after all, necessity is the mother of invention. I loved making these so much thatContinue reading “An Apothecary Table & Potted Lavender”
Bringing home da’ bacon!
I have to say, I’m pretty excited about how this ‘bacon’ turned out!! I made bacon in 1:3 and 1:12 scale. As you can see, the bacon is kind of on the red side before it’s painted. It doesn’t look that hot. It is the paint that gives it realism. I used watered down acrylicContinue reading “Bringing home da’ bacon!”
A Parcel of Goodies
I was out of province for the past week, spending time with my eldest daughter, who had a tonsillectomy. When I returned home I was happily tackled by 3 little ones, my husband, and our fur baby, Lenny. And…as an added bonus, a parcel from Italy was waiting for me too! I had to shareContinue reading “A Parcel of Goodies”
A Dollhouse Cookie Sheet
At some point, I want to get some aluminum sheets to make some baking pans. Since I didn’t have any, I settled for polymer clay. I love polymer clay. But when it comes to dollhouse miniatures, I like using materials closer to the real thing….For the sake of realism. This may lack a bit inContinue reading “A Dollhouse Cookie Sheet”
Polymer Clay Floor Tiles
Do you remember when I started these polymer clay tiles for my first dollhouse? Well, they are finished! And now I am installing them in the upper level of my dollhouse. Installation is near completion and then I will ‘grout’ them with a mixture of acrylic paint and light weight spackle (the fluffy white kind).Continue reading “Polymer Clay Floor Tiles”
Cherrylicious!!
Yesterday I whipped up a batch of polymer clay cherries. Then I mixed up some cherry sauce from fimo, clay from my cherry batch, and soft pastels. It was my best cherries yet, so I went all out and made a bunch of desserts with it! Two of my favourite cakes; Cherry Cheesecake andContinue reading “Cherrylicious!!”
Realistic Dollhouse Floor Tiles
This weekend, I continued working on my dollhouse. After finishing the lower level floor from millions of skinny sticks, I turned my attention to the upper level. After I regained feeling in my fingertips! Once finished, the dollhouse is going to be a confectioner’s shop! The sweet lady who owns it will work out ofContinue reading “Realistic Dollhouse Floor Tiles”
Blossom Friends 