Dolls and more miniatures

So here I am again with more miniatures. First, I would like to tell you that I’m a doll collector, whether it be something already made or OOAK’s (One of a Kind). Lots of my dolly friends are having their OOAKS reproduced and I’m so happy for them. They make them out of polymer clay. OOAK’s are my favorite because there isn’t another one like it. I usually collect the ones that are under 6". I do have a couple that are dollhouse size and I really love them. I don’t see how they can make them that small and them look so good. I started sculpting but got really sick with Lyme disease so never got to sculpt much. I love doing it though. Most of mine looked like little old men so it might be good that I had to quit. :0)

Today I’m going to show you a miniature gift bag that I made a few years ago. I filled it with lots of miniature goodies. Things that I thought a child would like. I gave it to Riley Kish. I’m sure some of you know her. She is 7 1/2" tall and made by Helen Kish, who just happens to be my favorite doll maker. I saw a tutorial on Pinterest that shows how to do this and I will post the link, only it’s for a grown up. I guess to Riley a grown up would be pretty big. :0) Anyway, here’s the link to another bag that’s made very similar to the one I make. http://hellosandwich.blogspot.com/2011/12/paper-gift-bag-tutorial.html  I just made mine up as I went. I used ribbon for the handles since it was so small it didn’t need anything any heavier. I think she used the handles from another shopping bag.

So here’s the bag! I think it turned out pretty cute. I like the bee that I glued on it.

Here’s Riley with a dress on that I made her. The apron part and the bodice is made from a vintage hankie. The rest of the dress is made from a different vintage hankie. I used to sew a lot but illness got the best of me but I think maybe I’m whipping it’s butt now. I’m getting better so I’m hoping to really get back into crafting, which I love so much.

Here’s Riley after she’s been shopping with her new bag. She decided to go green and take her own shopping bag. My daughter is really good about that but I have to confess, I’m not.

Looks like Riley wanted a different colored teddy bear. I think she has plenty but obviously she doesn’t.

Until we meet again!

Look at This! Miniature Dollhouse Aquarium

I know some of you are like me and love anything small or miniature. My preference is 1/12 size and that’s what most dollhouses are. One day I got a wild hair and decided I wanted to make something for my dollhouse (that isn’t even finished yet) that I hadn’t seen before. I thought and thought and this is what I came up with. I had no idea what to make it out of but this is a baby food container and it was the perfect size. I had some of that wonderful fake water and the rocks. I made the fish and the turtle out of polymer clay. not perfect, mind you, but they worked. I do wish now I had spent more time on them. I was just so excited to get it done so I could light it up. I used fake plant life and I thought it did the job. I used the lid for the top and then on the back I have the pump hanging over the side. I was pretty proud of myself at the time. Looking back, I realize I could have done better but I don’t think my dollhouse family minds that it isn’t perfect. Actually, I don’t think they mind that their house isn’t finished. They have all the furniture they need and most of the inside is done minus a few windows. oops! I know I will get around to it one of these days just like all my other craft projects that I have started. I’m sure any crafter can relate to that. Here’s to “Some Day”.

It’s Been A Long Time Since I Posted

I decided it was time to get back to my blog. I’ve been really sick with lyme disease for the last 2 years. It is in my brain so it makes it hard to concentrate but I will do the best I can. Overlook me if I repeat myself.

I’ve decided this will not be just a scrapbooking blog anymore. I love all crafts and DIY projects. So when I do something I will post pics or if I find something interesting I will post the link. If any of you haven’t found Pinterest yet, you really should. I am so addicted to it. I can go there and just look around for hours but then I start wanting to try out some of the tutorials there. I’ve only done one so far but when I can I will post a pic and a link to the tutorial.

You may find anything here. I love miniatures, sculpting dolls out of clay, although I haven’t done that since I’ve been so sick but want to get back into it. You may find recipes here and who knows what else.I love anything creative and anything with fur. (my dogs LOL) I have 3 yorkies so you may hear about them some but I’ll try not to talk about them too much. I also have a 7 year old granddaughter that I love dearly. I will try not to neglect the blog any longer. Thanks for reading if you’ve gotten this far.