tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33564548360209148842024-03-05T23:19:52.683-07:00Eat Cake Miniatures .. Miniature baking and Dollhouse collectiblesI've fallen in love with Dollhouse baking and miniatures. It's taken me a long time to find something I adore so much. I might even actually have a knack for some of it, but even if not I'm hooked! I'll just have to get better cause I've only just started and I already don't think I could quit! This blog is to show you my work and all the learning ups and downs that go with it...Come and check out my progress so far...lend me a hand if you can. Trades, requests and custom work are available...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712566386513891435noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356454836020914884.post-68419432669765040942013-08-23T00:04:00.000-06:002013-08-23T01:55:10.937-06:00Love filled Cupcakes and a very Regal aging process!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
OMG!! Hello, Hi and 'how are ya?' to all my Mini-Sweethearts! I have missed y'all and each of your lovely and inspiring blogs!! It has definitely been a coon's age since I've posted (how old am I? Lol)!.. Unfortunately, too much 'LIFE' going on lately, you know; money problems, kid responsibilities, a little depression thrown in for good measure.. looking for a new 'real' job, trying to catch up on my favorite TV shows.. And oh yeah.. my Grandmother's husband of 26 years died a few weeks ago (naturally) and she couldn't be alone, so I've had only a very small amount of time for self-reflection and refilling my cup. I've actually managed to almost completely avoid mini-making recently and have almost nothing to show you, but I thought I should show up on your reading list soon before y'all forget about me, so here we go: </div>
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First off: this is the coolest treat ever for a Cupcake Addict like me..I had no idea this was possible! I am in love with them!!</div>
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This is a REAL 1:1 heart cupcake (not my pic)... </div>
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..so of course I went straight to my mini bake shop and tried my hand at making some 1:6 sized ones... Here is my attempt: a moist and luscious gold and strawberry cake, heart filled cupcake, with a light 'n' fluffy raspberry and rhubarb custard icing..</div>
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I found making this goodie a little tricky.. (I can barely make an egg cane so...) but I gave it a shot. I am pleased, although I very much want to make smaller ones (1:12) with different flavors!</div>
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Speaking of..here are some White Cake cups slathered with a thick and strong cream-cheese spread. </div>
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They look so great set against my new baking board and lace trimmed tea-towels. </div>
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I adore chocolate mousse cheesecake layered on a crunchy graham cracker crust..and this one is drizzled in dark, rich chocolate, topped with chewy, sugared fruit drops and pistachio bites. Want some? Pass your plate, I'll get the cold milk..</div>
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No? Perhaps a smoother pudding cake on crisp, buttery shortbread is more your taste? Well.. I made two, just for you. One with crushed nuts and one without, both dressed with a fragrant fondant rose and leaf.</div>
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Y'all know by now that I love nothing more than spending the day in the bright, sunny kitchen, in my cottage chic apron, drinking a mug of hot, creamy tea. While the oven warms up, I consider the needed ingredients I will use to make/bake todays special treat. </div>
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..a box of decadent strawberry cake mix and a -bursting with blueberries- muffin mix, fat, whole milk and farm fresh laid eggs, a freezing cold mixing bowl and a box of puffy-smooth Dream Whip, pads of butter shaped with love, a few huge bricks of cooking chocolate and a couple of well worn pie plates.</div>
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Almost forgot the two "MUST-HAVES" in my bakery: Sugar and Flour! Also, a jar of raspberry swirl butter bombs and a peek at my newly decorated cupcakes.</div>
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Do you like my tiny cherried-rose cakes? The roses are resting on browned and caramelized vanilla sponge, smothered in Summer Fruit butter frosting and sugared leaves... </div>
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(the table was my first 1:6 scale furnishing project. Made from scratch..of course..)</div>
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I made this plant at the same time as the Ingredient table setting. I am deathly afraid of using my paints and paintbrush but it worked on the plant..it almost looks real (if you don't look too close! Lol!). I made this for my 1:6 girls..it will look better next to the couch it was made for (probably next post..promise). </div>
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Speaking of painting...I have fallen in love (yes, again) with designing furniture and Decorative painting techniques such as faux finishes and patinas. I have no idea how to design or how to draw plans.. but I'm online trying to figure it out. I have started a small table- make and paint -project. Here is what the basic idea is: a side table with a lamp..letterbox/postcards/letters, a plate of treats and a saucer of espresso, a hydrangea and perhaps a chair. This is my progress; made table and drawer..first layer black. </div>
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Next I plan to age, crackle, coat, paint again, sand and wax, then glaze and varnish. Sounds easy right? The hard part for me is the decorative paint job. I have a good eye and know what it should look like and what I really want but translating that to my hands and my piece is an altogether different story..we'll see. My stuff rarely turns out like I saw in my minds eye..sometimes I can't even clearly 'see' what I want the end result to be. And yet once in a blue moon ..my work turns out EXACT! No matter.. I promise to show y'all when I'm done, even if it's awful! </div>
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Something I've just begun to learn is how to apply paint and solutions to age and antique metal or wire furnishings, charms and what nots. This is what I mean: </div>
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Take a few new shiny bits and pieces..</div>
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And create something Majestic!! OOOOOoooooo! I love it!! It took many coats and lots of fiddling with paints and such, but it was soooooooooo worth it. I want to cover EVERYTHING with rust and patina now!! Oh no!! BTW, does anyone know a really EXCEPTIONAL place online to buy tiny charms, findings and beads; like crowns, angel beads and pieces to make drawer pulls etc...? Pretty Please Thank you very much.</div>
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This will be the lamp for the table...</div>
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My absolute favorite piece is this tiny Tiara. She came out perfect... and 1:6 BJ-Barbie can wear this crown, it fits like it was made for her... (ball-jointed..sicko)</div>
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I sure hope everyone who cares to read this post found something in it that is inspiring or yummy...I am not sure if I'll be back sooner or later..I have been working, so hopefully I'll have something cool to show y'all soon. Please take care and be gentle with you. Promise yourself one small treat this week, whether it's a 1000 calorie dessert or a good conversation or a snuggle fest with one of your pups..hey- that sounds good, real good. "Oh Laylouuuu"...</div>
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First I gotta show you a new acquisition. I have begun the slow and expensive task of stocking my 1:6 kitchen and pantry (I have..nothing..yet). My first pieces arrived yesterday from the amazingly talented lady Roxanne Fern.<br />
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Looks at this incredible work of art! She completely re-worked this piece; adding buttons and levers, cords, plugs and authentic labelling...</div>
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I just had to show you both sides. This is my favorite miniature EVER! I've never been happier with an order!!</div>
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Okay..now the blender. Those realistic cords are really cool...</div>
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..and look close! She even added tiny blades! Two of them! </div>
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The last thing I ordered was these two pie plates! I adore these!!! I can hardly wait to make the pies for them. Mmmmm strawberry pie..hmmm apple!!! I can smell the rhubarb and cinnamon! Roxanne was so sweet she even included this Cupcake cookbook and recipe card! Everything came packaged beautifully and it was the fastest parcel order that I've ever gotten!! I am already saving for my next order. Please check out her blog: <a href="http://bakinginminiature.blogspot.ca/">http://bakinginminiature.blogspot.ca/</a> or go take a peek at her Etsy by the same name. Be prepared to drool and covet!!</div>
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So now it's time to introduce you to my new Sweetheart!<br />
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May I please present.. Miss Harvin Meyer Hawn:<br />
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Couldn't those Honey-Hazel eyes just melt your soul? I think she is just simply beautiful. I really wanted a second doll (one is soooo lonely..) and had a Oriental doll in mind..but Harvin just spoke to me with that Golden mane and her pretty eyes..I had to have her! </div>
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I found that her curls did not hold well but I now know what to do! I have aluminum tubing that I cut into 1 - 2 cm pieces to use with bobby pins as curlers (you could also use straws of different sizes or ???. Shampoo and then use a small amount of detangler or conditioner on Barbies' hair. Pull up and into a ponytail.Secure with elastic. Curl and set the ponytail ends while damp..then ..holding the doll upside down; run just boiled water over the entire head of hair. Once it has been totally soaked in the hot water, remove the hot water and now pour ice water over the hair..adjust any loose pieces and let it cool completely..like leave her overnight (10-15 hrs) if you can. In the morning remove the curlers and style! Spritz with any hair spray afterwards and style like usual.</div>
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The first thing I made her was a couple of mini books. She is wickedly smart and vivacious and she can't just sit around and do nothing while I style her hair, so I craft her objects to use and interact with. Let me tell you more about my gal:</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"> She a Big-Rich-Golden-Dream-Blonde-Boss-lady with a razor sharp tongue, wits to match and a heart of solid gold (18Kt white gold that is..) Harvin enjoys reading.. everything, stinging hot bubbl</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">e baths with silky bath bombs and melts, cheesecake of any taste or type and of course sleeping late on Sundays. Chanel is her church and shoes are her passion (nude platforms her staple). Modern Dance and ballet has been a focal point since the moment she could stand in first position and it has carried her over into a Cheerleading career with the Atlanta Falcons. She has been on the team for almost three years but she is thinking farther ahead. Having come from a family of high social standing and extreme privilege, Harvin learned early on how to maintain a strong work ethic and positive demeanor. Always the first to volunteer her time, Harvin refuses to rest on her laurels and instead foresees a future in philanthropy and charity works. Some of her favorite things are: steak and lobster dinners, anything pink, cute boys and burlesque shows. She adores her Shih Tzu mix Root-Beer and treasures time spent with Rowan V. Dracco, her best girl friend. Harvin collects Elephants, daydreams about love and detests mean spirited people.</span></div>
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Harvin is having a sweet treat while she shares her paper-dolls with Dolly and Raggedy-Ann.</div>
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She's not sure which outfit she wants to outfit her paper-doll in...</div>
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...so so many fabulous pieces to choose from. All Louie Vuitton of course!</div>
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Oh Awesome..Rowan has decided to join in..every girl loves paper-dolls!!</div>
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These are the last of Harvins' childhood toys. She can't bear to let them go....</div>
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Strawberry angel food cake cupcakes with raspberry jam filling and whipped vanilla frosting. A strawberry for the pallet and then some milk to finish it off! Oh yum it's so fresh!! Can you smell the tart and tangy raspberry sauce?</div>
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Chocolate toffee shortbread hearts, salted caramel cocoa cookies and thick'n'chewy mini brownie chunks. Where did that milk go..?</div>
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Well that's all for now my wonderful mini friends! I sincerely hope you saw something you liked. I have a number of projects almost ready for pics but not in time for this post so y'all will have to wait for the next! It won't be so long inbetween though...</div>
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Hey before I go..could y'all help me out a little here? I am working on a few pieces in preparation for opening an Etsy shop. For one, I am filling a cabinet and I'd love everyones' opinion:</div>
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So: Do y'all think the screening on each side obstructs the view inside the cabinet too much? Should I just use the plain glass? The middle door will be all 'glass' no matter what sides I choose..just need to know if people like this look..obviously it has not yet been painted, finished or filled. Just thought I'd ask for a basic opinion to help me decide. What do ya think? Screen or plain glass? (The piece will be painted white once finished.) </div>
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THANK YOU so very very much for joining me today! Please enjoy the rest of your weekend - Make the most of it..or spend it all in bed!! Just do you. Okay? (Okay...I'm getting into my pj's right now! Tee Hee!) Nothing like some cotton sheets and a really great book! I am reading "The Host" and it's phenom!! Read the book THEN see the movie..trust me it's better that way! </div>
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Hey Y'all! Yes, it has been too long hasn't it? Well to be honest I kept putting off this post because I had envisioned it a certain way with all 1:6 scale items for Rowan but because of a few mini-SNAFU's, that's not possible. First problem is her love-seat. I hate the way it turned out..have to re-design, re-do and re-cover with thinner fabric. (How do y'all deal with the folds and corners???What a bi%$h!) I have some better ideas. I ALWAYS like my second try better so try, try again y'all. Well here's my first try: no legs or pillows (like I'd planned)..as is:<br />
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Speaking of pillows..I've been trying out printable fabric sheets. They average about $2 a sheet but are soooo worth it. They print beautifully and the fabric is a great feeling cotton. Love'em. Here is a picture of the unassembled pillows (as is) I will be sewing today.. Anyone like Sailor Jerry?</div>
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I wanted to make a cupcake pattern to make my first fabric sheet. The first design I created looks like this on the computer: </div>
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Took me a while to get the size right (on paper):</div>
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So you probably noticed Rowan in her new apron, seeing as that's all she's wearing..(teehee) BECAUSE I am busy trying to make her a bra and thong set. They are not ready to show or she'd have em on (she's being extremely patient..but is complaining it's cold). Remember I said I would try making her some UGGs. Well I managed to do just that:</div>
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First try at making her leopard print wooden wedges as well. Already know what to do next time to make them better. This time...as is.</div>
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I also managed to start her kitchen accessories collection. This is her shabby chic shaker basket with a few berries. Gonna take me awhile to fill it up. Here it is..as is:</div>
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Pat found this perfect little strainer while we were searching for mini tube-cutters. Doesn't it look great beside the little whisk I made? Needs potatoes being washed and cut... gotta paint the whisk too I think:</div>
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..and she gifted me with this beautiful set of green bowls. The photo doesn't do the colors justice. They are actually all shades of green and not yellow and brown like they look here. So much for my thousand dollar camera (needs natural light of course!).</div>
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So you might know I have begun making my own printables I've already asked my group and my neighbors to save their packaging. Thanks to tips from a mini friend I realized my scan settings were off. I fixed them and they are still dull. So now a new printer is on the dreaded 'to-get' list. Oh well. Here they are..as is.</div>
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Lastly some food: Unfortunately I completely forgot my 'take all food photos in natural light' vow I made. What? How?? I know. So here's a few pics..with damned flash..as is:</div>
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And finally something you can eat for real: MUG CAKE!!</div>
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You can also use the mix the old fashioned way and still bake in the mug for a few minutes longer. I like to add Hershey's syryp too.</div>
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So recently I've been piddling around, for days and days it seems, beginning several projects at once and finishing only one or two, here and there. I swear, my talent lies within the organizing of ideas, tools and inspiration that together create the miniature pieces, never-mind actually making any of them!. Lol! Speaking of inspiration..many of you have been starting new Facebook pages and Etsy shops and I too jumped on a small bandwagon today..No, my Etsy is not yet a reality but my new Business Page on Facebook is: Tah Dah! https://www.facebook.com/EatCakeMiniatures <br />
I know it's not a MAJOR,HUGE, GIGANTIC feat but I'm happy with my progress, (today I am anyways..) So please come LIKE my page and keep up with me on the regular. Personal contact with all of y'all really keeps me motivated and is super important to me so I can connect with everyone even in just a small way.<br />
Well enough chat for now.. shall we get on with the show? All right. Without further adieu:<br />
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I know Christmas is way over but I just have to show you a couple of the last photos I have before I get to the new stuff. Here are a few Xmas tree cakes I made:<br />
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Gotta love PINK with CUPCAKES; my two favorite things!</div>
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Sweet sugary icing covering a Brownie Crunch Christmas Cake.</div>
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More Cupcakes, this time with BOWS! My third favorite thing!</div>
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Remember that cake box and palette from last post? It created light and fluffy RED VELVET CAKE! My fourth favorite thing!!! (Okay this is getting silly, but it's true! ^^)</div>
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All right I think I mustI have a NEW and FINISHED piece around here somewhere don't I?... Oh yes..voila! My Mug Rack. I made this gorgeous shabby piece to match in my 'Dream-Kitchen' project but I know a little mouse who just HAD to have it for her Birthday..so I relented. What the Hell..I can always make another and she cannot. That damned mouse is the same one who made off with my DK's Spice Rack as well! Of course it's actually, really, very, very nice, to have a regular, repeat customer who adores my pieces..I mean really. Please let's all wish Sharon M a wonderful HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! </div>
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I came across these darling little shirts on PINTEREST.com and I HAD to make some. I again just mixed and matched the few odd pieces of material that I have but I made do for sure.. Many more up my sleeve..wait till you see the feminine ones to be made...ADORABLE!!!</div>
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A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to have my first Custom Order..This is the Strawberry/Coconut Cake included in it. I honestly think it is the best I've done so far, after almost 18 months of learning and trying. Super proud. (C'mon y'all..if you don't recognize and respect your own achievements, who will??)</div>
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The rose is absolutely perfect and this cake just looks so incredibly moist and fragrant; the coconut so light and crisp. The browned cake bits make my tummy growl! And to think I almost trashed the cake layers because the appeared a tad too orange too me at first. Now I see it's the perfect shade for strawberry sponge cake. (Or maybe pink lemonade?? YUM.)</div>
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So then all I have got left this week I think, is projects in the works..Pardon? Y'all wanna see those too? Well. All right... Let's see.. next piece: Barbie size 1:6 scale UGGS. Check out the awesome materials Pat M brought me (again). I'd have so little without her:</div>
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Leathers', suedes', snake skin replica and the soft ivory fabric is super thin shearling material that is simply 'to die for!' PERFECT! YaY! Thanks again Pat..you are always so thoughtful and considerate of me. I am so glad we are friends! </div>
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Then.. I need to finish Rowan V. Draccos' love-seat because the poor girl has NO furniture. Not a chair or even a blanket to sit on. NADA. Need to start collecting for her asap! So many Barbie items to be had! Now.. the question is: Do we go a bright, bold, fresh Fuschia Pink, or a crisp, clean, wheat colored Egyptian cotton weave. Each is so appealing and the pillows for both are divine! What to do?! Decisions, decisions!! :)</div>
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As if all that isn't enough..I also started this Robin Betterley's Secret Book. Never made this scale (1;48 maybe?) before. Of course I promptly busted the chair, which threw it all out of alignment. Now the legs are glued on upside down so that they will still fit. Gotta love improvisation as a miniaturists tool... I really, really..really love the Coop and the Armoire:</div>
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Some of you may have seen my stand alone Pantry. I sold it a few months ago but accidently included this Shaker basket in the bag of accessories. I was really upset because I received this little basket straight from Kim Saulter (my idol) as a gift with the pie and mugs I ordered; so it means a lot to me. Thankfully Pat understood and agreed to let me have the basket back once I offered to make her her own Shaker basket.</div>
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I also plan on making several of these darling little turtlenecks as I have a trade coming up and it's with a Mini- GUY-friend. I know..rare right. Well I don't know what to make for him but these sweaters, the shirts and a couple of nice Geographical Art Prints are a start. This will be my second trade and I' really looking forward to it. Check out my last post to see my first trade gift items.</div>
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So I guess that's about all for now..Oh! Except for one last thing..Valentines Day is coming up..Thought I would make some Valentine-Pin-up-girl-Cake-boxes. Here's one of them:</div>
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And by the time I had finished I had decided that my 125th follower will receive a free Cake and Box!! </div>
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There are even different ones y'all can choose from!! Just because each of you mean so very much to me!! Good Luck being #125! Thanks for stopping in today.. please do not be a stranger! Your comments, messages and feedback are most welcome. My mini-friends are so incredibly special, I am grateful to be a part of this community! </div>
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<span style="text-align: start;"> Well, well, well. Here we are in a brand New Year! I hope the Holidays were filled with friends, family, laughter and warmth for each of you, my precious mini-friends. And hopefully a surprise or two from Santa were found under the tree as well! I spent the Holidays completely unplugged, with my son, Ramses, and our three lovely furry girlies. Funny thing is that just before I shut down my laptop and snuggled up with my little family, I posted a Xmas blog so y'all could see a few new things I had been up to and to give ya something to peruse while I took my break. Imagine my confusion when I logged on yesterday and couldn't find my post?!? I don't know what happened, though I expect I closed the page before it finished publishing, hence 'ghost-post'. Seeing as it had been somewhat Christmas themed I considered not resubmitting it but I decided to go ahead and post again with a few revisions. I hope y'all enjoy my newest creations and additions:</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">For a long time now I have been pining desperately for my very own 1:6 scale Ball-jointed Momoko doll. They are fairly expensive so I have been saving and dreaming..Then, a couple weeks ago, I found a type of semi bjd: a 12" Barbie in Walmart! She was so incredibly beautiful and trendy chic (as well as so the right price) that I knew she was meant for me! I brought her home and have christened her: Rowan Vanderbuilt Dracco. She is 24 years old and loves Pole-dancing, Body Sculpting, Writing, Technology of any kind and cupcake anything! She works in Publishing, craves time at the beach and collects masses of contemporary Art and modern furnishings. Rowan lives alone with her hairless Sphinx cat, Rolo, and considers herself very much a 'Playgirl'. Her hobbies include bubble baths, Roller-derby and eating CAKE. Her favorite color is Leopard. Or any other animal print. </span></div>
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One thing I really realized is that I have absolutely NOTHING in 1:6 scale! No furniture or kitchen goodies. Nada. First order of business for my darling girl is to make her a vibrant pink cotton couch with a clean, bold design. I have managed to cut the wood with a miter saw.. Y'all know how bad I want a table saw of some sort..so I found a cheap circular saw at the pawn shop a while ago. It was awkward and heavy and I couldn't figure out how to cut against my square or how to line up the blade (yes I consulted the manual, the website and Utube). Also I was petrified of slicing off an appendage; so I took the saw back and put the money into ANOTHER 'save' jar. Any ideas on what kind of saw I should invest in? What would you all use if you could only have ONE???</div>
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In an attempt to start Rowans' 1:6 scale stock I decided to put together some magazines I found online.</div>
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I really loved them all (3 of each kind. Made 12)</div>
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These ones had a Christmas cover and spread! Seasons Greetings!!</div>
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Lucky for me I found I had some mugs that would work for this larger scale..so we adorned them with DONUTS! Love love love these!!! Tea or Coffee or maybe a Mocha with half coffee, a dash of peppermint and a heap of whipped cream? Mmmmm. I must make!!! </div>
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I made this delicate kitchen towel and cloth set with a bow and a bud in 1:12 and 1:6 (not shown) cause I just liked them so much. I can't wait to get some different fabric samples as well as the fabric you can print on..Some ribbon and some lace and I'll make some wicked good rags then!!</div>
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Of course I am always stocking my pantries in both scales so Rowan and I had to do some shopping: </div>
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Cake mixes and Wesson Oil, A 'Miniaturist' magazine and a few toiletries .maybe Blonds do have more fun? We'll see...</div>
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For a moment I want to switch gears and tell you something kinda cool that happened at my Local Mini Groups' Xmas Party..Each year we do a blind swap and then dinner. Everyone brings a small wrapped gift and after drawing random numbers, each member is called in turn to approach the table of presents and pick one. No one knows what is inside or who it's from till after they open it. Last year a great gal named Sonny chose my parcel. I received this astonishing little stool from a wonderful lady named Carol K.</div>
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This year I was stunned to notice that AGAIN, Sonny picked my present!! I could hardly believe the coincidence. Meanwhile I was grumbling to Carol (who am so grateful to call my friend) who had sat next to me because the gift I chose had been gamely wrapped and re-wrapped to taunt and tease me. I almost chocked when I realized what I had opened:</div>
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This exquisitely made Tea pot with Carol K's carefully made tea COZY. Is it incredible or what!!! I am so inlove with my sweet winter cottage warmer! Can you believe I chose a gift from the same gal as I did last year? Wild!!!</div>
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I received something else just before my birthday in December; My first TRADE package!!! YAY! And what a fabulous parcel it is!! Honestly I am so happy and grateful for meeting my dear friend Ayumi Sabihah Suzuki. She sent an awesome bundle of her marvelous work and she couldn't have made the entire experience more amazing and fulfilling for me. I can only hope she feels half as good about my present to her as I am by hers. Her is a pic of the bulk of it: </div>
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A few book jackets that I can fill myself..along with some pantry items that she made from scratch; logo,text and images alike were all created entirely by her!! Wish I could do that! Jello!!</div>
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Butters, a jam and a bunch of candy..yum yum!</div>
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Don't you want a calender just like this for your Dollhouse? Oh my I am a very very lucky duck!</div>
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Because it was near my B-day, Ayumi was considerate enough to add this GORGEOUS birthday card. Look at the tasty cake insert. I truly love this card. I think it's my favorite ever. That girl has immaculate taste! </div>
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Also in the wrapping was these frothy scented bubble baths. How did she know that the bath is my third favorite place? Right after #1 The Beach, and #2 Under my covers in my cuddly-down-duvet-clad-with-feather-pillows-and-cotton-sheets bed...</div>
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I really wanted to make a sweets filled tree decorated with tasty treats and shabby adornments but I just didn't have the time. Fortunately I found I tiny Nativity set I bought long ago, thinking they were 1:12. They were too big so I put them away but lo and behold they are the perfect size to decorate my tree! </div>
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Look at this tiny sheep trinket..my favorite of the bunch!! B'aaaaa'aaaa!</div>
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..But I didn't just fool around decorating trees! I was slaving away in a warm kitchen that smelled of butter and eggs, vanilla and icing sugar, apples and cinnamon, and of course, oranges, peppermint, gingerbread and chocolate. </div>
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Christmas tree cakes. How shall I decorate. Hmmm, so many different styles and possibilities.</div>
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All cool and ready for thick and sticky icing!</div>
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Oil, molasses, vanilla, soda and powder, a xmas-cookie cookbook, some pink icing and a plateful of crisp and buttery sugar cookies, fresh from the oven.</div>
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Thick and creamy, bright, dark-pink icing and sugar beads to decorate.</div>
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Fresh light and fluffy cupcakes waiting patiently for some icing and decorations.. I have been toying with the thought of opening an Etsy. Perhaps this piece would be something I could sell there? Does anyone think that's a good idea for me?? Would anyone want a piece like this??... Maybe I should just concentrate on getting better while I save money for my own website and/or just concentrate on making stock so I can do shows? What to do??</div>
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Rowan is in the Spirit with a Jumbo card and a holiday wreath smothered with cranberries, sugar cookies and oranges. It smells heavenly!!</div>
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A cupcake (1:6) break on a Christmas doily. I am enthralled with making food in this size as you can add so much more detail! Can't wait..blueberry muffins up next!</div>
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I also made this 1:6 bake sheet and palette knife. What in the world shall I do with these two items?? Oh I know..I know..but you won't..until my NEXT post!! Don't worry it won't be so long till the next one!</div>
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I hope this post has been nice to browse thru. Remember that all the items I've made and presented here on this blog/flickr/facebook can be bought or re-made for sale. As always: Custom orders and requests are welcome.</div>
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I am trying out a look that is closer to my final vision for this page. My colors are still Peach, Cranberry and Pink. What do y'all think. Please comment and follow. I really cherish each and every contact made here...</div>
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Before I go I want to mention something completely off topic. If you have not seen the new movie: "Pitch Perfect" GO WATCH IT now!!! It really really moved me. Fantastic talent and singing from all! A real 'feel good' flick that I will watch again and again!!!</div>
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Till next time! Mini hugs and BIG BIG love to each and every one of you! xoxo</div>
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I did some sketches last week so I could make some clothes to go on the padded hangers I made. These will eventually go in my gorgeous Robin Betterly Cottage Armoire Had very minimal fabric and trim choices but I worked with what I had. A pink cotton liner covered with flowing tulle. Cinched at the waist with a pink ribbon sash and a black and fuschia wild flower. Alternately..A red ribbon layered top with cross strap. Finished with a maxi skirt with tutu made of black tulle with white polka dots. Which do you prefer? </div>
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Now lets get this straight..I have never made clothing of any kind before. I don't know how to make a proper pattern and I'm deathly afraid of my very basic (but way too fast) sewing machine. Also I estimated my model to be 5ft8. So I drew it 5.7 inches. Although I'll admit she is very slim..this dress seems too small. Am I wrong? Hmmm? Anyways here is my idea turned into reality. I like my drawing better. :( but I tried and can always make improvements. Anyone know where to get very modern ladies clothing patterns in 1:12 or 1:6 scale. I've searched Google till I forgot why I was sitting there...</div>
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Now my favorite new piece..My Spice Rack! This took me awhile. I made the jars from a long tube of plastic and filled them with real spices. Thanks to my super awesome engineers squares this baby is constructed almost perfectly..each measurement right on the dot! Can you tell I'm a little proud of this one? I 'chic'ed her up and she is shown here along with a mini mistletoe kissing ball! I'll be putting this swell nugget in my Dream Kitchen.</div>
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That's the show for today peoples..I hope you like what you've seen so that you'll come back and see more. Remember I am almost always available for swaps/trades as well as custom request work. Sometimes during the seasons rush you can not book with your favorite artist due to demand. This is a perfect reason to try out my work. </div>
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FIRST prize goes to Gwendolyn Edwards!</div>
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SECOND prize was won by Kikka!</div>
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Before I sign off I must Thank you all for following my blog and entering my giveaway! Y'all have warmed my heart and blown me away with your compliments and well wishes. I do so wish I could send a prize to each of you...but not to worry if your name was not drawn this time; I will hold another contest soon! And please remember that I am almost always available for swaps/trades as well as requests for custom work! Now I'm off to spend my night under the covers with my pups and some dark chocolate Xmas toffee to watch SNL...Goodnight!</div>
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Fruit salad is my favorite breakfast treat..sometimes I even eat it for dessert..but yes brownies are often included then..</div>
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That fruit salad was a b%$ch though. For one, it took me ALL day to cut up these tiny pieces. Then I had to go back, separate and cut some even smaller cause they were to big. Then I wanted some 'canned' ...out came the resin.. but oh the bubbles! Shame. I tried soaking the bottles in warm water..tried blowing warm air..folded instead of stirring..and still bubbles..Oh well, I'll keep trying till I get it right but here it is anyways:</div>
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One thing I've learned to do now is to keep a book of my 'Recipes'. I can find it very difficult to re-create certain colors or mixes without reminding myself what worked before. Also who wants to pre-bake and check every time? I started documenting some of these things after 'forgetting' for some time how to get the right mix for my icing and you can see the results in this next pic:</div>
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My icing was runny with no shape or texture and it took me awhile to figure out what I was doing wrong..I was so pleased to get the look I wanted with the white icing and now that recipe is in my book of secrets under lock and key..lol..jk. I advise y'all to do the same.</div>
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Lastly, before I get to the real reason I'm posting, I wanted to show you what patterns I picked to try my hand at making a dollhouse quilt. So many great ways to do it but I'm going to try and sew it with my machine. I'm definitely an amateur at sewing, but I'm going to try a pink themed one 1:12, and a bold modern one size 1:6. What do you think of my mix? The longer strips show the pattern I will use for the border and back sheet. Wish me luck!</div>
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To enter my mini contest you only need to do three things:</div>
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2) Mention this giveaway on your blog, facebook, twitter, website or the like..</div>
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3) Leave me a comment on this post telling me you want to participate and your choice of dessert.</div>
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Here are the prizes:</div>
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FIRST PRIZE is the choice of either the aqua, or the white side-board pictured below. Each piece will be accompanied by ONE dessert of your choice; one cake, one pie or 6 cupcakes, you choose the flavors.</div>
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AQUA side-board. Doors can be opened but they do not swing..perhaps you can improve that. Pie is not included (unless that is the dessert you choose)..</div>
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WHITE side-board. PLEASE keep in mind that these were both made from bashed $1 hutches from Michaels. There are many small imperfections. Cupcakes and tray are not included (unless they are your dessert choice).</div>
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SECOND PRIZE is this 1:12 Coffee maker, a set of two mugs (similar shown) and your choice of one dessert as mentioned above. I can fill it with coffee/tea or I can leave it empty for you to play:</div>
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THIRD PRIZE is this kit of 9 roses (for you to make) and one dessert of your choice: one cake or one pie or 6 cupcakes.</div>
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So that's that. I do hope everybody enters..I really tried to make the prizes appealing.. let me know if I've succeeded . I will leave this giveaway open for 1 week and will announce the winner on my blog next Saturday, November 24th.</div>
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...Let's look at those sweets up close once more before we go:</div>
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Golden sponge with deep rich chocolate icing...</div>
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Vanilla cupcakes with fluffy, fragrant coconut and raspberry, cherry or fondant rose toppings...Remember each prize comes with it's own sweet treat of your choosing; cakes, pies and cupcakes are only a few of the things you can choose to have made special just for you. You could also ask for cherry crumble, rice krispie squares or a tin or plate of cookies etc...; if you can think it, I will make it!</div>
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Thank you all for dropping in.. Mini hugs, BIG love and Good Luck to y'all! xo</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712566386513891435noreply@blogger.com92tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356454836020914884.post-44696142948196900642012-11-06T21:11:00.001-07:002012-11-06T21:11:11.507-07:00Freshly made Cakes and other sweet mini bakingOnly got a minute.. but it's been so long I just had to say 'Hello' to y'all! You know I love to write and create vivid pictures with my prose but there is no time today..you'll have to just enjoy my pics:<br />
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Flouring my pans and gathering supplies...</div>
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What was not fun..actually was very frustrating and perplexing was finally developing my first original technique for making polymer clay shredded coconut. But when I finally got the texture I wanted it was worth all the time and different attempts. Very satisfying. What do y'all think of my Coconut cake with it's fondant sugared rose?</div>
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Used some findings to create a couple of unique kitchen pieces. A coffee carafe and a wooden cake stand. Must contact Tom Bishop for some more wooden toppers.</div>
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Care for a slice? My texturing has gotten much better I think. Also finding it easier to work with my clay now that it is cooler outside. I find my clay is firmer and easier to handle without 'melting' so much.</div>
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Lastly I am thrilled to pieces to finally own a steel engineers square! Shout out to Pepper of mitchymoo! Now I can get to making a few modern pieces (like a couch for one) with no excuses for uneven cuts or corners! I've been making mini's for over a year without one and could never cut a straight line! It's no scroll saw haha but it'll do!</div>
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And dig this ruler that has spaces to mark every mm with your pencil! My prayers have been answered! </div>
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Also I have started a flickr page under Eat Cake Miniatures. Please add me if your on there! I'll be back with more to show y'all soon!</div>
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Mini hugs and BIG love to each and every one of you! Thank you for stopping by! xoxo</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712566386513891435noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356454836020914884.post-52614145657132433942012-09-23T17:59:00.001-06:002012-10-22T05:09:30.989-06:00Show pieces, contemporary work and bashing hutches..Hello to all my new friends and followers! We are steadily getting closer to a group of 50, and that means a give-away, so pass on my link and I'll soon reveal the prize! I hope y'all like the changes I've made to my blog. It's not what I will eventually use for the business but I am still saving up to have my Logo and blog designed professionally. I plan on having that done asap so that I will be able to create a banner, business cards and packaging that match and have it all ready so I can have my own table next year at Edmontons' Annual Dollhouse Show and Sale. This year I was not ready to do that but at the last minute I decided to put a few items out during the last hour of the day. I SOLD SEVERAL PIECES and made over $100 in less than 45 minutes! I learned a few lessons about the items I'll need and how to display and set up properly so all in all I' thrilled! And oh yeah, I even showed two large pieces: My 'Dita Von Draco Tea and Tarot' Tent, as well as, 'Cupcakes' Baked Goods (dumb name, picked to fit the sign during a last minute snafu). Would you like to take a look? Okay:<br />
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Last in this little series is my favorite:<br />
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Sprayed my pans with textured outdoor spray paint, a little trick I picked up from my idol Kim Saulter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Speaking of Kim..have you ever viewed her craft room photos? She has a beautiful shelf in it that I have to recreate for my groups' annual project this year. I am making two large pieces: A modern craft room and a 'White' room. This shelf is definitely not an exact replica but its close enough for me..here's what it looks like so far:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8eUxv_art35O51KBVNWWo7350lkZA6-2YQEsEt4pCSEEZ2X5o1wUUoRhTobGEmsqwpAiMU1mFJFNHvsdfQwCaTJxR70XalryTzeHHftqczHSPYiSaErpH29UM2BJCzD2wkNBjYNsHyGU/s1600/024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8eUxv_art35O51KBVNWWo7350lkZA6-2YQEsEt4pCSEEZ2X5o1wUUoRhTobGEmsqwpAiMU1mFJFNHvsdfQwCaTJxR70XalryTzeHHftqczHSPYiSaErpH29UM2BJCzD2wkNBjYNsHyGU/s320/024.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will paper the inside completely and add doors and handles. A finished Dollhouse will sit on top and I will fill it with quarter scale furnishings to look like they were created in the craft room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Whew..that was a lot of stuff to show you.. Before I go I'll share one last idea: These are the colors for my business; blog, packaging etc...Peach with a Red Toile pattern. I want my packaging to consist of a brown paper wrap or box, doily and rough string, covered with a colored logo business card or label. Kinda like this (but not quite):</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjluAeAnAqlBPHGp6Il5YrLH4cVpzOYL9u4PZK_ndfhmyiBU9HzszmDPdIkb2P_-ipSLLhicr5-Div20NhLg_xpN6ZmM9vLGUV6aA_bHsKBDQn6Q6Tp_VPQJuWQmOtSVskUB6OWn9rK4T4/s1600/030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjluAeAnAqlBPHGp6Il5YrLH4cVpzOYL9u4PZK_ndfhmyiBU9HzszmDPdIkb2P_-ipSLLhicr5-Div20NhLg_xpN6ZmM9vLGUV6aA_bHsKBDQn6Q6Tp_VPQJuWQmOtSVskUB6OWn9rK4T4/s320/030.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Alright that's all.. unless you want to take a last look at my Charlotte a little closer:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0UelJnq7swCHMKCe8R6-xYwg062LEpEY38LfjOP-c3pc90SnrxiswmMFLiRL746XeGMqE5HC0WehGAx7Q15wHoKmLq2p-3arEZnN9MhXnO8EK6Zb2OsMkMrXpXHeiEDTZ5f6gBd0jxyg/s1600/025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0UelJnq7swCHMKCe8R6-xYwg062LEpEY38LfjOP-c3pc90SnrxiswmMFLiRL746XeGMqE5HC0WehGAx7Q15wHoKmLq2p-3arEZnN9MhXnO8EK6Zb2OsMkMrXpXHeiEDTZ5f6gBd0jxyg/s320/025.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Unfortunately my icing was too soft and I lost my piped peaks..How much corn starch do you gotta add - I used a shitload! Oh well..Happy thoughts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Off to enjoy a spiced cider with a cinnamon stick and a day spent waiting for the ovens' timer .. Please follow or leave a comment, I cherish them. If you would like to trade or to order custom work just let me know!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mini Hugs and BIG love! xoxo </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><br />
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With a tut by Minieden I made this Aloe. I know it's a monster..smaller next time.<br />
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Next up a strange interpretation of a Halloween themed cake, white buttercream icing with vanilla sponge, topped with a peach and black dipped fondant rose..<br />
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One last food item before new project talk...Anyone love jelly beans? Here are a few strawberry sponge cupcakes just for you!! And a mug too!</div>
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Before I go I have to tell you about my mini groups' annual project coming up: We are making an Attic Room Roombox. I want to make two; One a very Modern Craft Room with lots of color blocking and bold patterns with simple lines and one or two very contemporary furniture pieces, the other a 'White Room' with tons of creams, whites, other neutrals and antiques like crowns, candelsticks and angel wings. Y'all know I adore shabby chic/cottage/romantic styles the most but Modern miniatures are a close second. Along those lines I really love anything Japanese or Asian and thanks to a great mini galpal I have a few new pieces in my collection. Have a look at what I got:</div>
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A mini Buddha and a little ebony elephant! The first just over an inch, the animal is just under.</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">I was lucky to get the Asian set, the tallest piece is 2.5 inches, the smallest an inch. The lovely 1:12 wood set I couldn't pass up for some reason. The scoops and cups are def playscale so I can use them when I fnally get a BJD and my Miniio dollhouse. Oneday..*sighs and smiles.</span><br />
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This last pic with the cupboards and drawers looks like nothing now but I plan to paint them white, add paper prints to the front of all with different bold paper prints, line the drawers and add delicate drop pull knobs and handles then place them in my mod craft room with a chandelier and tons of cupcake art! I can't wait! I love feeling inspired ...</div>
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So that's about it. I've got about 2wks till our Dollhouse Mini Show and sale. Two pieces are finished..one not even half done ( EV miniatures JUST mailed my $1100 worth of collectables. She said she'd mail it in June..then expected me to throw in for the EXPRESS mail I demanded since she's so late. Won't buy from her again. On the other hand..Jennifer M. Sutherland who made my Psychic doll paid $75 out of her own pocket to get her piece to me on time! I'll be sure to promote her work at the event!) and one left unfinished. Might just show it as is: the smoothie cart. I'd like to wait till my fruit and veggie work is up to par before I show it. So I'll be doing a lot of work last minute..praying my stuff gets here in time! Of course y'all will get to see it all right here when they're done. </div>
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Right now I've got a crusty roll with a BLT and mayo center, some salty potato chips and a really great movie to cuddle up and watch. So that's where me and the girls are heading: Oh what the heck let's see them too..May I present:</div>
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Her mom, Penelope (Nellers)</div>
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And my Asian princess ... Dita!</div>
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The assortment of goods I've made as options for my cart (we'll see what fits :)) I really like how the apple torte, banana custard puddings and cherry crumble in a cup turned out.</div>
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My pies generally turned out all right. Here is pumpkin and key lime, strawberry and blueberry..</div>
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Cherry turnovers, cherry chip shortbread and strawberry rhubarb love pie.</div>
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Macaroons, cupcakes, bunny and Venus shortbread with CAKE POPS!!! These were all fine..here's where I start to go wrong: Fruit and veggies! This is my first time trying all:</div>
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Oranges by LugArt...Peaches and papayas aren't too bad although they both crumbled..(low heat me thinks..) but the cucs and (choke) watermelon is horrible:</div>
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So a few steps forward and a few back..Oh how I wish I could go to a guild school or some real mini workshops but here in Edmonton Alberta Canada there is pretty much nothing. Sigh. How am I gonna get better??? Practise I guess. So I'm going to continue trying the <a href="mailto:f$#@ts">f$#@ts</a> and veggies and I'm hoping they will all look better compiled together on the cart..a bit of an illusion..I hope. Wish me luck and leave some advice or feedback, I need it as you can see...</div>
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Been trying really, really hard to make yummy, realistic clay cakes. This is my best effort to date, yet of course I only see what is wrong. I'll spare you my critique. :) I had also wanted to do a white and cream with red accents scene..This cake was the first piece:<br />
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I made the picnic table from Popsicle sticks during our Edmonton mini group. I decided to finally fill it today or it would never get done. There are alot of things I would have liked to of added but you can only put so much! The apple pie is Kim Saulters and the macaroni and roses are ideas by Cynthia Sperin:</div>
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Do you like the Yum Yum drink? Even made it a label!</div>
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So that's what I spent all this rainy, melancholy doing. I also am making a Fortune Teller/Psychic tent and I've got all my pieces and plans ready but all the furniture is yet to arrive and I must check the floor plan and that all will fit before I go ahead and attach the walls..Pray for me..she is the only stall that counts..It's going to be amazing but I wish I had better skills to try more advance techniques..unfortunately I have no more time for experimenting. I have to learn to not be so fussy and hard on myself!! I'll for sure post lots of the Tent when it's finished...Probably a few peeks so come back and check it out. Now it's time for candy bars, a good movie and some snuggling.."Nighty Nite...</div>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Like this for the most part, but the apples I made so carefully (stems are perfect size...yay!) have too much translucent. Oh well, lesson learned. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">BTW really tired of all the dust around while I'm playing with my clay..anyone know what kind of filter or such works best?? How do you guys avoid it? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Okay that's it for today cause I'm feeling too out of sorts to write, probably shouldn't of even posted today but I wanted to show this work and move on. Gonna have a hot bubble bath and read the latest Jackie Collins, then bed. I'll start fresh tommorrow ... Mini hugs and love .. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div> In the Easter spirit! Next I will make some eggs and lollypops, just collecting supplies. So loving my cupcakes. Might as well tell you now that they are my favorite thing in the world. Cupcake anything makes me happy. Waiting to put easter bunny handles on the drawers, metal pieces will soon be here for molding...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lastly, I really love antique cream and linen whites but I really wanted to play with some color so...this $1.50 Micheals hutch looks like nothing now but with some turquiose paint, some mesh and a few roses and you won't recognise it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Okay I think that's enough for a good start..I can't wait to finish more stuff so I can show you more pictures. I don't dare show you my earlier work but I'm growing in leaps and bounds..and soon we will be fast friends. Mini hugs and Happy Monday to y'all!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> XO Tasha</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712566386513891435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3356454836020914884.post-24179724617166782532012-03-25T23:40:00.000-06:002012-03-25T23:40:17.739-06:00A slight introduction...Hi y'all! First post! Well...my name is Natasha and I'm living in Edmonton Alberta with my 16 year old son, Ramses. Life has been hard since I came but I've found something that delights me on a daily basis,dollhouse miniatures and miniature food! So that will be the focus point of this blog but I'm quite sure you will learn a lot about me personally too. I'm really looking forward to making a few friends on here, mini and non, so please say Hello or ask me questions cause I really love feedback. I wanted to show you some pics but my son has the laptop so I'm blogging from my iPhone and I can't add photos so you'll have to wait till tommorrow, but then I'll have lots to show ya! Minihugs and Happy Sunday to all of you! XO Tasha.<br />
PS. I'll do up my background tommorrow to so we'll be all pretty!! ;)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15712566386513891435noreply@blogger.com0