Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends in the USA

My little grandy

Jayden he adores Trains and loves having his photo taken, hes such a precious child

 I guess we all think that way of our grandbabies!

made little Quilt today

For my Mini  friend, Jood!

took a while to make the cushion but it turned out quite well!!!

And yes I can make 3 more.......

I thought 1 little ornament was a bit of a let down for the children so here are 3 more

* yes my camera has started to work again thank goodness I was very worried as it was quite expensive! so here's hoping!

Christmas will be here soon.......

So thought I should get on with some little gifts for my Nieces and nephews

 Not too sure that the mouth of the Gingerbread man is quite right~ Have to finish their eyes
One each for the children, I wonder if I can make 3 more...mmmm

 I have made 2 Christmas bags before for my Niece and Nephew and then they had another little boy so I made this one for him

 And then I thought I would make a bunting for the children to hang up for Christmas

The Bed is all done.....

Oh Im so proud of myself to actually get this finished lol

Its a lot lighter colour than how it shows here

My work place

In those double doors is a walk in robe fitted with shelving

and they are full I have scrapbooking papers, lemax, dept 56, minis, and landscaping supplies I could show you but you'd faint so I better not! lol

 

I keep most of my scrapbooking stash here

 Some of my Miniatures here

I wanted to add another photo but it keep loading from the top and I cant get it to load at the bottom no matter how many times I have tried!!!

Inside the Mill

I have taken a couple of photos of the inside of the Mill

But it seems my camera is showing that its now Locked..... no idea why! weird

Need a bed in here I think!

 

Bottom floor

I Have a pile of bits and piece to put together for the grinding the seed  part of this Mill but have not worked it out as yet!

I didn't get time to finish the inside in class

I took this one with my Iphone with the candles glowing

The Mill I made with Rik Pierce 

Fergus is looking out the door admiring his new cart

The Chimney

Oh dear Shamus is supposed to be picking corn for supper

 Im not sure what he is doing there

Found a bed .....and made a house

Searching for the flowers I found a bed ......didnt find the flowers though

This bed I had made a while ago using a 1inch thick MDF cut to size added some white card around the sides and cut out the headboard with my scrollsaw from Balsa

I thought I will make some linens well I have made the mattress using card and batting covered with sheeting and the top sheet

Still thinking about using  this pretty mauve fabric for the quilt!

then I saw Kathryn Krieger's latest Video on making a Christmas cottage and that was the end of that other idea ! lol

This is all I have done so far its actually for a photo album but Im making it to put a candle in it for my Christmas table display tomorrow I will make the roof section I ran out of time today!

 7" x 3 1/2" base

5" x 7" walls 

cute windows all made from Paper and Card~!

I will try to finish it tomorrow after I have polished my car! Some days one has to tackle the real world stuff!!

Stairs

I havent done those stairs yet Im still not happy!!!

I like these though....... Im thinking forget the stairs! lol

Back to the tudor!

Have been dreaming about these stairs! goodness what a problem!

I have tried a few times

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Thought this would work then cut out the side to make a bread shop

But No ran out of room to get the to the top! Arrgghh!!

Maybe this will work only I will have to extend the base!

This little bread shoppe will be fine I think! I may make a few of these

 

 

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So not much organised today! after all that dreaming lol I will shingle the little side alley shoppe and paint it up and make some bread to sell and perhaps a few potatoes and cabbages! The Tudor is an eating house/ pub with a  meeting room
and an attic for the servants quarters!

What are your Thought on the stairs!

Baskets

I think I now realise why I gave up Minis! lol

Takes all day to make a few baskets some of which are not very good I fear!

 I think the little red and white one is less than be desired a few more bits added to the top on the ones on the left. I haven't made minis for so long I feel I'm back to square 1 again.... learner!!!  lol

Fun Day!

Today was going out day with hubby for lunch on the mountain at the Chocolate Cottage while I was there I decided to go have look for some beads and things at 
 Danish Flower Art Shop and I found some really cute things

Interesting things! some tiny birds I will paint some trays I have made some perfume trays awhile ago so I will do some more 3 square trays but I will add some photos in those to hang in the book box  little clock and an unusual decoration for my tudor

A couple of other little bits there

 I found these 2 pieces of jewellery that I am making a light for the tudor out of, as you see the steps here although the little candles wont work I will be hanging a bulb down in the centre after I hang it up with the chain which Im yet to cut and fix and that will give the impression I need with out paying lots of  dollars for a really perfect one

 Good Idea do you think?

Bits and Pieces

made a couple of things to day but had to go out so not much accomplished in the Book

Planters, basket, birdhouses and scrolls

Thought a bit of colour would brighten up the tree house

And a little blue bird house

Anyone know where I can purchase some tiny birds?

The Enchanted Wood Book Box

I had a little time today to work on the book I have the little base done now and I couldn't wait to pop the mushrooms in, it needs a lot of colour, so I made the shelves sage green.
It looks a little darker than it shows here I have to pop a little light in the basement bit yet I have to order some
The little brown fireplace I'm still working on needs a fire I thought I should put a light in there as well and a chimney yet to be put in!

Still needs a lot of work yet and I dont get a lot of time between keeping house bookwork and my beautiful pets lol
 

SUCH FUN!!!!

The Book

Here we are had a lovely day with Judy yesterday working on the book!

Im still working on the painting haven't quite got the colour right on the basement tree part  I am happy with!

Mmmm I see it needs a fair bit of work as yet!

Now I see it from a distance gives me more perspective and I will be changing that little door for a window and will plaster that

Eye Candy

I love this box I found out  the person who made it 
 Hea Kyung Lee, dollhouse artist..
Dollhouse ara ; "Ara" means "Sea" in Korean.
  http://crafting.squidoo.com/enjoy-looking-around-in-the-small-world-dollhouse-miniatures

I just love Books and a little whimsical!

This one also caught my eye

Just love that

Very nice
 

 Love the small box idea

My trip to BMEA

Im back from my little trip to Brisbane so lovely seeing all the ladies again I do miss them!
we were only there a short time but I managed to purchased few items

Pillows for the Slippery slip clock,tea and milk for Moonface

crate to put mushrooms in lolly containers a plate and jug for Moonface

Saucepans for Mr Saucepan Man

Toffee Tins for Moonface

Not very many things, it was so hard to move quickly, the room was full of people and so many things, I  just couldn't really get around easily but Im happy with the purchases if I need any more I just buy online!

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