How about we make something we can hang and tease our cats with? Fun, yeah?
You will need: paper doilies, faux pearls, string, and 1 scroll rod (or any wooden rod), sewing machine
How to:
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Feb 2012
Category: teach
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19
Feb 2012
The next miniature dollhouse I’m making is inspired by The Alcott Study and will include the following:
That’s right, I’m making a miniature sewing room. Woot!
This is the book I’m using:
It had to be a book about sewing or anything craft-related, of course. I chose this because it was one of the cheapest at the second-hand bookstore and the endpapers had a beautiful blue/white pattern reminiscent of Delftware pottery.
PROGRESS:
Category: make - minis
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18
Feb 2012
I have been asked many times where I got my miniature stuff. Majority of those who make inquiries are from the Philippines, too. I tell them that I bought the miniature furniture and dollhouse kit from eBay USA. However, there are many aspects of my dollhouses that are made of non-mini items. With a bit of creativity, you can use just about anything in your house for your miniature dollhouse.
Here are non-mini items that are always useful:
1. Beads
I often use them for vases. And any dollhouse will always look more put-together with vases here and there. Beads are also great for faux light fixtures (light fauxtures?).
2. Paper Clips
Paper clips can come in handy for metallic details of your dollhouse. In the photo above, I used paper clips as brackets for the wall shelves. The black stand for the desk lamp is also a paper clip. Paper clips can also be great for chair or table legs, hanging planters, and chandeliers (just add beads).
3. Buttons
Turn your attention to the item on the left. That other thing is a cabochon base. Anyhoo, buttons are great photo frames. Just add a teeny picture (or item 4 below) and it will look nice hanging from a wall in your dollhouse. Smaller buttons can serve as plates, too. Just add miniature foodstuff on top to cover the holes and no one will be any the wiser.
4. Stickers
Or scrapbook papers. These have a multitude of uses. Wall art. Book and magazine covers. Wall details. Signages.
5. Place Mats
They make for great carpets and rugs.
So there you have some non-mini things you can repurpose for miniature projects. You don’t have to buy every little aspect of your dollhouse. If you live in the Philippines (or any other country with the most amazing mail delivery system), purchasing items for your dollhouse is one fast way to savings depletion. After all, creating your very own mini items is one of the best parts of making miniatures.
PS – This list is far from complete.
Category: make - minis
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13
Feb 2012
There are numerous things indicating that I will be an ineffective caretaker of a human being. One of these is that I can be overly-neurotic when it comes to medical conditions. For instance, we had our two kitties spayed several days ago. Two days into taking care of them, I myself got sick. I worry myself silly about these things.
So the boyfriend and I will stick to non-human charges. Plants not included because I have what you might call the opposite of a green thumb.
Incidentally, I’ve been managing by trying random beauty tricks found on Pinterest. I’ve done the French manicure in black+gold tips. I’ve experimented more with smoky eye shadow. I’ve curled my hair without the use of heating tools. Like so:
It’s a wonderful technique. Without these fun curls, my head looks like it’s been attacked by a lifeless mess of frizz. In fact, this style is now my go-to going-out ‘do.
Yesterday:
CRAFTED: ring, floral bag / THRIFTED: cropped cardigan, jeans
I have also been managing with the help of new shoes. These nude ballet flats are from Chilli Margarita. They are soft and perfect for walking. I have these in black and have used them to trek around downtown for errands and such. They survived; my feet survived. Yes, these are my go-to going-out shoes these days.
Has Pinterest helped you discover/do new things? Because you would think that I’d tackle some of the stuff on my MAKE board first, right? Turns out that the call of vanity is much stronger than that of creativity. Ha!
Category: nest
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