BMEA

Im off to the Brisbane Miniaturist open day tomorrow!

So looking forward to seeing all the lovely mini friends I met a few years ago

and to seeing what things i can buy for my latest mini makings!

I made some new business cards to give out just in case 

  I find some new friends to keep in touch with i might even re sub

Hope to add a few new photos tomorrow

Here's a little eye candy

 

I would love to make these little Putz houses

These little glitter houses would be so fabulous for Christmas

dont you think?

I wonder if I can find a nice little mini  lady like Tessie from

http://caseymini.blogspot.com
Maybe I can find her sister, Esmirelda or someone like her

This is looking out Moonface's window and as you see there is Mrs Washalot's washing

 This is all I got done at Judy's this week lo, too much eating and talking I suspect!
 Still loads to do yet

The Book work

well I thought I had better try to move on a little more with the tree book

and have this so far looks really messy but that will all be covered hopefully!

The  basement where food stores and wood will be kept mmm maybe some very interesting creatures will also live under here

 

I have made a place for the slippery slide to be in the centre and a shelf for some storage!

Lots to do yet!

The Book

Well today was a much better day for minis!
Always great to have someone to work with and throw a few ideas around!
So off to my friend Jood's for another session

We have the book to the building stage now
Don't be put off by the messy look, that will all be covered as soon as maybe!

so next the floors are to be laid so off to do that now

Not much done today

I had a huge list!
Firstly to make floorboards for the Tudor then to add the roof section Hubby helped me get the beams ready to stain and glue on before gluing the roof on
well I got ready to finish that this morning and everything went wrong!
The beams I accidentally stained the wrong side and after gluing it all down I looked at it and I saw it
OH BOTHER!!! I had to recut them and re stain them by this time I had enough and gave up and  watched a movie!

This is an old photo of the tudor just a reminder of what I am actually working on

this has been sitting in the shed for 4 years waiting for me to finish

 working on the roof now

the roof of the cottage

Well I have glued the books now they are drying
Now what can I finish today!
I have been pondering for ages about what to use for the shingles on the old cottage its been too long!
SO I decided to try the palm fronds

this is how it all began

Ok here we go cutting out the shapes

The old cottage sure needs fixin' up! its a bit shabby, so I thought the fronds look good!

Very messy, but I think it adds to the charm what do you think?

The beginning of the Book Vignette

OK we have began over at my friend Joods place!
Oh what a mess we made! looks a bit messy but all good it will be covered up in the end!

Not the most fun thing to do

Slow and tedious

painting

I was pursing Mecedes Blog "Liberty Biberty" again and I so love her shabby chic house and bakery
Its just gorgeous and is given me a bit of a push to get going doing something with my 2 huge totes of furniture 
I do have some really basic pieces that I am now trying to paint white!
 I have only put on the first coat as yet not sure I can get a really smooth look!
I will try!

the left cupboard I made out of balsa to go in a mouse house but I had not finished it

 I also made a little parcel today must make some more of those and I really want to make a scroll or 2
 

Books

Today I thought I had better get something done in minis so I tried my hand at mini books!
Love to be a little better with the gold on the spine but I will need to practise a bit more I can see, I used balsa,coloured card and gold paint

The Mousey family

I was digging around in my bits and pieces searching for things to go into the bakery

and I looked up and saw the mouse family! 

So I thought I would share them with you and so here they are

I wish I could remember who gave these to me

Mr Luckie Mousie

Mrs Blossum Mousie

Baby Dixie Mousie

The work on them is so beautiful! they are some of my most favourite pieces!

Just need a theme to put them into!

Any Ideas?

Marions minis

Please check out my friends addy

http://marionsminiatures.blogspot.com.au/

she is so clever! I have done a  workshop with Marion it was a picnic basket I must take a photo

Bread Box Bakery

This box has been sitting here a few years!
I'm thinking its time to actually finish it

The door is a printie but by the time I get the shelving in I'm sure it wont be noticed

Im not sure of the flooring I think that should be tiles but I cant get it off with out tearing it, so I'll Leave it and work around that!

Bread Box

Needs wallpaper I think

My Sons Room in a box

Office in a box!

A replica of his desk as it was then

Made the lamp with help from my friend Barb the posters, bookshelf, speakers and the pizza all replicas

MMm tried to upload a photo of my sons office and it seems to want to load the picture sideways I have checked the photo and its right way up in my pictures but not when I upload STRANGE very strange indeed!!!!

Would you believe I had to take the photo to Photoshop and change it there then save it! now its right !

The Library!

The Library

OK Im looking for ideas of how to make a dollhouse vignette in a book seems Google doesnt understand what I am looking for

Any addies you may like to share with me I would love it
thanks!!!

time flys

Gosh I haven't looked at my blog for ages!
Time flys when your having fun they say but Im not sure if that is what I have been having!
I have been decorating my living space with new paint as well as a couple of new furnishings, having a great time!!!
Even though I havent built a thing for my doll house collection it isnt far from my mind!

A friend came over today and she hasnt done any for a long while either and we have decided to make a "Enchanted Wood Vignette" so looks like here we go again! 

Judy has just found 2 books we will be using to cut and and shape our scene
so its off searching through our stashes which we couldn't part with, of course, to see what we can use! then off to searching, most  probably ebay! lol

The idea is beginning to form in our thoughts so all very exciting to have someone to build along side and bounce ideas off!

The Enchanted Wood by Enid Blyton

I have this book for years and years it was given to my sister as a Sunday School prize and I have kept it safe but not in a really good condition I have purchased a few others one for my daughter and also 1 for my library
so I will try to keep up blogging how we are going!

                 Heres little Jayden ready to go Snowboarding

My Son Timothy and Sascha were married on the 8th December 2012

Ooo I dont like this new Blog look!
I cant find anything!

Dont know if i can be bothered to reorganise and learn it all over again

Well Im back again My daughter suggested that I just begin to blog again and not worry about what Picasso had done, in that they took all my photos off this blog, Im not sure why or how but there you have it...... I know it was prolly me that caused it
So Im still thinking i will make a new one so I will let you all know where I am
thank you

Scrap Booking!

Been working on my scrapbooking again
I left it for a long time just perusing through life...... a bit lazy!!

Been trying to finish off my Graphics 45 album still a bit to do I have a friend come over today and we made a very quick album by Steph!
here it is
http://withagrin.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/prima-journal-video-tutorial-i-promised.html
such fun!!!!

Hi Everyone

Well I came back in to see what I can do with my blog I have to delete a lot I think and begin again

I have added some photos that I have found to replace those that were taken off by pacasa but it is difficult to actually find everything!
As I have over 200 posts

So just may have to re-start or just delete the photos makes it look too messy though

What do you think I should do I need some input

thank you!!!

Home

I have been home for 3 weeks and now only just getting back to normal

Had a wonderful time! meeting my new grandbaby

here is the latest picture I sure miss this little man

Im now in the USA

WOW that flight is a long one! never thought i would get here but I am and have hugged my new grand baby!

So lovely to see my daughter and her gorgeous hubby again seems a long time although I only came last year

The baby is so cute so small I had forgotten how tiny they are and he is now over 9lbs
Havent taken any photos yet but will real soon

so Im havning so much fun!!!!

Deni

Come check ot Tracy topps gorgeous houses

http://www.minisontheedge.com/

and also on utube just the most beautiful dollhouses

http://www.youtube.com/user/Minisontheedge

Just have to check them out ladies!!!

Cheers

Going Home!

Here we go home in the car I love the car

Hes Arrived

Introducing Jayden Christopher Braga

now I can brag about my grandson!!!

Our Beautiful Dana

Our beautiful Faithful Dog Dana passed away today she was so lovely and will be so missed

Testing

I'm having trouble signing in and posting to the blogs
Not sure whats up just cleaned my cookies lets hope its fine now!

Singing In The Rain - Singing In The Rain (Gene Kelly) [HD Widescreen]

Nice stirfry

I made this last night it was yummy!

well you wouldnt believe it I deleted all these photos and picasa has taken them all so Im dsorry i thought they were safe here

Here is my Storage Box

I decided it was time to actually make up my storage box I have had for a few months so here it is

Its a bit dark for some reason my flash isnt working!!!

Romantique Box

I made this using a Laura Denison pattern

It was made to put love notes in but I havent that far as yet

Graphics 45

Pop in and see some of the most wonderful designers in the scrapbooking world
What  lovely work they do
Im loving the graphic 45 papers as well but not sure I can cut them

http://g45papers.typepad.com/

New Aim Magazine is in

check it out some wonderful things to make and see in  miniatures

Scrapbook Tutorial: Policy Envelope Pocket

Isnt this box gorgeous!

I want to make this one I have the pattern now so just have to find some lovely papers

New Aim Magazine in

A special lady I know of is in the Magazine on page 41 Lidi Stroud from Australia has done  a wonderful work shop with Rita Benide
Go check it out she makes the most gorgeous Baskets
Clever lady!

Hi

Well I have had to find another background for my blog the other one disapeared I was so fond of it too
I have tried to make them but they just didnt work out, prolly because I do not have any knowledge of how to work these computers very well  I would guess
My laptop has crashed so Im on the old one its almost worn out, Im so glad it is still working for the moment anyway!
 I would luv a background  with a shabby look with butterflys and birds but none I can find right now I will still keep looking though
I have now tried about 8 and this is the best I can find for now tis a little too big not sure how to fix it so Im off to sleep right now

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year!
I hope to get back into my crafts soon but right now its spring cleaning and there is sure a lot to be done  around here !!
So I hope I get back to you all soon

Christmas

Happy new year

Welcome

Hi to everyone that has just signed to my blog
Im not doing very much at the moment lots of things to do around Christmas as you all would know
Hopefully next year I wont be so boring lol

My goodness I am sorry there have been of lot of you
so welcome to Kim,Natalie,Looking Glass minis, Rosamargarita. lataina, Elga and Bev
Blogging is such fun if you dont let real life get in the way! lol

Box

Finally I can reveal what I have made for my sons partner,Sascha, for her birthday

I was quite pleased with how it turned out

Have a Happy Thanksgiving

A gift from Susan

Arent they cute!
How she makes these I will never know!

thank you so much Susan!!!
I will treasure these!

Today is a special, but difficult day

Our dear son Kippy passed away 20 years ago, today 5th November

He was certainly a wonderful son and brother and a wonderful Christian man

we miss him so much!

Mini Albums

This is what I have been making 

Having so much fun using up all my little bits and pieces!

The Beatles I Want To Hold Your Hand (2009 Stereo Remaster)

tree is finished

My sons, girlfriend  gave me the decorations for Christmas
I luv them and wanted to have them displayed all the time

more grunge flowers

Ok I have been trying some more different ones now not sure of the lollypop ones though
I adore the one at the bottom I got that idea from a utube tutorial
the brown ones are made from a paper shopping bag and inked

Cute!!!

Very important note

VIP NOTE: After this post all my photos were deleted by Picaso so not much point going back any further sorry for this problem
Thanks guys
Deni
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luv grunge scrapbooking now

I have a great kit from Steph a tim Holtz one and I dont know where to begin!
But I thought I will make some grungy flowers

OK there is trouble here this photo is not sideways in my pictures so I dont know why!!!! I have gone out and tried again re took the photo saved it and here it is agaiN! I took the bidcages out of the picture and they wont go! who knows weird!!!

Scrapbooking Graphic 45 Steampunk Debutante Mini Album (BlueMoon DT Proj...

Stephs wonderful mini album using graphic 45s fabulous papers and embellishments!!!



Ya gotta luv this girls Talent

Tim Holtz Time pieces

I just think these are great!
Check out Tim Holtz site!!!!
http://www.timholtz.com/
I would just luv to buy all that he has designed

Welcome

Hi Beatrice and welcome!
You have a lovely blog at http://lesminiaturesdebeatrice.blogspot.com/
I just adore your beautiful dolls and I luv the era you have chosen!

The albums

Emilys and Elijahs albums finally finished

Have a peek at these lovely mini albums

These are gorgeous for gifts if your not into making them
Leonie has a flare for the beautiful for sure

http://stores.ebay.com.au/Fairy-Leonies-Handcrafted-Goodies

Leonie also makes stamps

Have you heard about paper minis

Ann Vanture makes incredible minis
Here is the info for you to join for free projects and also to be able to purchase these wonderful minis!!!

Paper Minis™ are doll and dollhouse accessories of state-of-the-art quality and sold as easy-to-make, do-it-yourself kits (DIY) and as handcrafted beautiful miniatures. Do not miss the miniature fine art paintings.


Sign-up for the free Paper Minis™ Club
 by emailing ann-vanture@paperminis.com.
Club features monthly complimentary printable projects available in three scales: 1:12 (1" dollhouse), 1:6 (12" fashion doll) and 1:3 (18" girl doll). The club is a terrific introduction to the miniatures hobby. Everyone has access to the free on-library of photo tutorials!

Enjoy!!!!
Deni

welcome

HI to you and welcome to my blog

Martay not sure if you have a blog but welcome

Steph so nice to see you here from http://withagrin.blogspot.com/

Fabulous scrapbooking and she is on utube as well

Ana from http://elmundoana.blogspot.com/ some gorgeous minis here Ana
Not too much going on here though shame too busy with the head down scrapping mini albums! and I have been tiling my floor

Hi

It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth -- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up -- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had.

- Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

              Just love this quote and wanted to share it with you

Welcome

Seems I have missed all the new friends to my blog!
So welcome to Dora from http://lasminiaturasdora.blogspot.com/
Laine from http://lainieslittlethings.blogspot.com/
Wanda from http://sominiprojects.blogspot.com/
Minie Kitchen  I cant find a blog for you Minie
Chris P from http://chrispycrittersminis.blogspot.com/  and http://chrisandfriendsminiatureprojects.blogspot.com/  lots of interesting things here

Another few

I found a few Utubes on making some little mini albums so I put these together 1 will be for my sister and not sure what the others will be for I am sure I will find some use for them!!
I didn't realise these things could take so long to make

I have used some papers in the front album so I could learn the way of how to make it and I did make a few mistakes but all in all I covered those up pretty well!

Now I need to make some embellishments

scrapping

I have been very busy making these albums for my Nieces and my nephew I have nearly finished this one

this is for Emily the next thing is joining them all up with a tape measure as you can see there are bigger tags waiting to have some flowers as pulls on them they will slip behind the 2 small ones in every Pocket

this is called "watch me grow Album by laura Denison

This blog of mine is Messing up..........

This blog of mine I have been trrying to clean up a message from Photobucket
the message is on my blog and won't move

in a box it says:

This image or video
has been moved or deleted
Photobucket


I have deleted all pics just in case they were photobucket but still is there Hate that!!!
I wonder why???????

At last something to show

Hi Everyone
I have been a little lost of late learning to make mini Albums
I saw this on ustream and decided to make one
I have been cutting, papering, glueing for ages and now this is the only thing I have to show for it lol

Im making this for my Timmys Girlfriend Sascha
Im not sure if she comes in here to check my blog or not, if so, I have let the surprise out of the bag!!!!lol I think it needs a bit more bling
And the next thing is a opening page
Now here is a little utube that got me going on this project
Very clever lass this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5hzRXiaQjU&feature=player_embedded