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  • Online Events April 17-19, 2020

    <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> &nbsp;<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXGY2XmNP5ksvaJcvIj68fdQvRNZVIMH9qnHudz7fni6mM-OZfsjpWC2ekrOmkh-QehWL_K7rb3lV1QrOPMEssEKwRJZzHmRxlhJQOLcdcIhPk4c_QffXHwTBYkxUaM8E0OX7D-6r4Ars/s1600/t2s-online-events.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="328" data-original-width="735" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXGY2XmNP5ksvaJcvIj68fdQvRNZVIMH9qnHudz7fni6mM-OZfsjpWC2ekrOmkh-QehWL_K7rb3lV1QrOPMEssEKwRJZzHmRxlhJQOLcdcIhPk4c_QffXHwTBYkxUaM8E0OX7D-6r4Ars/s400/t2s-online-events.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Around this time of year, I'm usually ramping up my caffeine intake and carrying around to-do lists in anticipation for the show in Chicago...usually. But this year will be different. Miniature enthusiasts who've looked forward to the Spring miniature shows will sadly have to find ways to fill their mini voids until the shows resume.<br /> <br /> In lieu of the Chicago show this Spring, I'm hosting online events, April 17-19, 2020, on my website, <a href="http://true2scale.com/">true2scale.com</a><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <h3 style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE-P6-fg6q8SRkpSIl_LuxPSLjxJVNgfKEAamSEBI7Phpis_h2rllMskOf4WLAPe-j1gkmTbA7U_YqcCcc7RMTNHC2SWa-aQ9k-CdnoUjt3eWOs5xrElSX8MgSL6ETwTueRvjyHDG-HnM/s1600/t2s-1-48-potting-bench-front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1026" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE-P6-fg6q8SRkpSIl_LuxPSLjxJVNgfKEAamSEBI7Phpis_h2rllMskOf4WLAPe-j1gkmTbA7U_YqcCcc7RMTNHC2SWa-aQ9k-CdnoUjt3eWOs5xrElSX8MgSL6ETwTueRvjyHDG-HnM/s320/t2s-1-48-potting-bench-front.jpg" width="249" /></a><span style="color: maroon;"><span style="color: black;">Enjoy a workshop, website-only promotions, and prizes - all from your home. </span></span></h3> <span style="color: maroon;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Friday - Sunday, April 17-19</b> Introducing new kits and offering special sales on the website.</span></span><span style="color: maroon;"><span style="color: black;"><b>&nbsp;</b></span></span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: maroon;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Saturday, April 18</b> online workshop (requires registration)</span></span><br /> <span style="color: maroon;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span><span style="color: maroon;"><span style="color: black;">Workshop participants will create a 1:48 succulent potting bench. The instructions will be given online via video with a live Q&amp;A. Participants will receive the workshop kit in the mail before the workshop and a link to the online class. The workshop kit may be purchased without attending the class. <a href="https://www.true2scale.com/1-48-potting-bench-workshop-kit/">Workshop info and registration</a></span></span><span style="color: maroon;"><span style="color: black;"><b>&nbsp;</b></span></span><br /> <br /> <span style="color: maroon;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Sunday, April 19</b> drawing for prizes and last day for special sales.</span></span> <br /> <a href="https://true2scale.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7b08fc1aef8e1920872f07325&amp;id=00dec409b6">Sign up for the email newsletter to receive event updates</a><br /> <br /> Please stay safe and sane during these stressful times. 💙<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"> Subscribe to our email newsletter for special offers and news: http://eepurl.com/j3Dub</div>

  • Miniature Workshops in Australia

    <h3 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </h3> <h4> Feb. 14 and Feb. 18, 2018</h4> <img alt="t2s-succulent-accessories.jpg" class="__mce_add_custom__" height="640" src="https://true2scale.com/product_images/uploaded_images/t2s-succulent-accessories.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px;" title="t2s-succulent-accessories.jpg" width="480" /><br /> <h4> Workshop: Create 1" Scale Succulents and Accessories</h4> <div> <div class="separator"> <strong>LOCATIONS</strong></div> <div class="separator"> </div> <ul> <li><strong>Parramatta/Sydney,</strong>&nbsp;NSW, Wed., Feb. 14, 2018&nbsp;<a href="mailto:neridaocallaghan1@gmail.com" target="_blank">Email Nerida O'Callaghan for availability.</a></li> <li><strong>Sunshine Coast,</strong>&nbsp;Queensland, Feb. 18, 2018 (sold out)</li> </ul> <strong>Unable to attend?</strong>&nbsp;We'll send you a workshop kit from Australia.&nbsp;<a href="mailto:carol@true2scale.com" target="_blank">Contact us to order before Feb. 4, 2018.</a><br /> <div class="separator"> <br /></div> <div class="separator"> <strong>Save on Shipping and Customs Fees</strong>. We're accepting orders for any &nbsp;<a href="http://true2scale.com/" target="_blank">items from our website</a>&nbsp;and we'll ship your order to you from Australia!&nbsp;<a href="mailto:carol@true2scale.com" target="_blank">Contact us to make your order before Feb. 4, 2018.</a></div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <strong><br /></strong> <strong>Workshop Description</strong><br /> In the dry climate of California, we enjoy using colorful succulents in creative containers. These little "hens and chicks" as they are sometimes called, grow in almost any well-drained container and make a cheerful, low-maintenance display. During the workshop, Carol will show faux painting and image transfer techniques to create succulents in old, re-purposed pots and pans. Students will make realistic looking succulents; weather wood; transfer artwork; create "china", "aluminum", and "graniteware"; and work with paper to make a 3D garden star.<br /> <br /> PRICE: $63 (AUD) Includes:<br /> <ul> <li>wood crate with succulents</li> <li>cooking pot with succulent garden</li> <li>small pan with succulent garden</li> <li>coffee pot with succulents</li> <li>tea kettle with succulents</li> <li>muffin tin with succulents</li> <li>garden gloves</li> <li>"mini" teacup house</li> <li>"china" dishes</li> <li>pot with soil and scoop</li> <li>3D hanging star&nbsp;</li> </ul> </div> <div> A list of recommended tools/supplies to bring will be emailed to participants prior to the workshop.</div> <div> </div> <div> <br /> The potting bench structure kit (shown below) may be purchased at the workshops for $88 (AUD).&nbsp;<a href="mailto:carol@true2scale.com" target="_blank">Please email Carol to reserve a kit before Feb. 4.</a><br /> <a href="mailto:carol@true2scale.com"><br /></a></div> <div> </div> <div> <em>Hope to see you Down Under!</em><br /> <em><br /></em></div> <div> </div> <div> <img alt="" class="__mce_add_custom__" src="https://" /></div> <div> <img alt="t2s-succulent-potting-bench-front.jpg" class="__mce_add_custom__" height="640" src="https://true2scale.com/product_images/uploaded_images/t2s-succulent-potting-bench-front.jpg" title="t2s-succulent-potting-bench-front.jpg" width="383" /></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"> Subscribe to our email newsletter for special offers and news: http://eepurl.com/j3Dub</div>

  • Happy Holidays and a pretty wallpaper printie!

    <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtyuue97WMXZKHH9SHNCztBjcghHa9gmFex-T9YdLfqX8kiKOcC8APq4uJ3OpdJID_DXX3shTBw3N0XkfVhSwQkry5E3VPgYSh62vLFXPTc2LBvK1CBVFi2WGUgT8m5_IdBKX74fST2s/s1600/true2scale-snowflake-wallpaper.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="476" data-original-width="600" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtyuue97WMXZKHH9SHNCztBjcghHa9gmFex-T9YdLfqX8kiKOcC8APq4uJ3OpdJID_DXX3shTBw3N0XkfVhSwQkry5E3VPgYSh62vLFXPTc2LBvK1CBVFi2WGUgT8m5_IdBKX74fST2s/s400/true2scale-snowflake-wallpaper.png" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Happy Holidays and warm wishes for 2018! Thank you for your friendship and support!&nbsp;Please enjoy this <a href="https://cdn3.bigcommerce.com/s-zumw1u/product_images/uploaded_images/true2scale-snowflake-wallpaper.jpg?t=1513905030&amp;_ga=2.31337399.928941994.1513707663-1378766542.1326644606" target="_blank">pretty snowflake wallpaper</a>. The wallpaper may be sized and printed in the scale of your choice.<br /> <br /> Wishing you a joyous holiday season with peace &amp; cheer in the New Year!<br /> <div> <br /></div> <div> <i>Carol</i><br /> <div> <br /></div> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"> Subscribe to our email newsletter for special offers and news: http://eepurl.com/j3Dub</div>

  • Back to My Roots

    One of the the things that I enjoy about making miniatures is incorporating my experiences into the kits that I design. Before we moved from Wisconsin to California, I visited my mom, who still lives on the crop farm where I grew up. I wanted to channel the feelings that I had about the family farm into a creative outlet.<br /> <br /> On the family farm, my father farmed corn and soybeans. Under his patient guidance, I learned – among many things – how to drive tractors. I also learned that corn should be "knee high by the Fourth of July" (this was before the days of plant genetics)! &nbsp;It was these memories that I channeled into creating our first farm-inspired kit,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.true2scale.com/a-bushel-and-a-peck/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">A Bushel and a Peck</a>.<br /> <br /> Recently, I've re-visited my farm roots to create&nbsp;<a href="https://www.true2scale.com/farm-stand-kits/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">The Farm Stand</a>&nbsp;kit. I hope that it brings a bit of joy and a feeling of nostalgia to other miniature enthusiasts.<br /> <br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNa_qgM0TVZjcZUWqEv8fjlVEpxSXw84gVlGK3Bpk1RS4IUfmOEQNwfeR-4CCLqQkFSsmInBJn2JEGoGgtEE2WGmxAbntTXJVJ2YrN3_HLM6uqsNnBH28dmO57G5fKwShKm7cd7fuGAYE/s1600/t2s-farm-stand-access.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNa_qgM0TVZjcZUWqEv8fjlVEpxSXw84gVlGK3Bpk1RS4IUfmOEQNwfeR-4CCLqQkFSsmInBJn2JEGoGgtEE2WGmxAbntTXJVJ2YrN3_HLM6uqsNnBH28dmO57G5fKwShKm7cd7fuGAYE/s400/t2s-farm-stand-access.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Farm Stand, a quarter scale (1:48) Kit.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXK8wPvgvjbkhN3-dzsmGpxji11wXgV0UEE-KTk1-roS5YT1DzrearicTGShyphenhyphenugL1o4Npm8ifrCo9tZ2aCKuTJEsdVeuT15QCEp_36n4NcU0UprzyE1onCBkYe3ND7A5Kug3eA2VnX5CU/s1600/t2s-farm-stand-access2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXK8wPvgvjbkhN3-dzsmGpxji11wXgV0UEE-KTk1-roS5YT1DzrearicTGShyphenhyphenugL1o4Npm8ifrCo9tZ2aCKuTJEsdVeuT15QCEp_36n4NcU0UprzyE1onCBkYe3ND7A5Kug3eA2VnX5CU/s400/t2s-farm-stand-access2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Farm Stand is shown with the Farm Stand Accessories Kit.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="blogger-post-footer"> Subscribe to our email newsletter for special offers and news: http://eepurl.com/j3Dub</div>

  • Presenting: A Teeny Bit Christmas Magazine

    <div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1wus9-Db7lttCzkyDDZ6Y6Xl4KuGMQAv9k3VLdDaSic0hoPBaDii1g7Szu0Ixye4fVPJFxXAo3p7d58hhyphenhyphen79vPmzxMwTmSs41uEMVXZhkBsMElImEmnxDOZllod2oplK8j3BRYy6PzDM/s1600/bf218588-1d1c-4ce8-8660-96e494f7639b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A Teeny Bit Christmas magazine" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1wus9-Db7lttCzkyDDZ6Y6Xl4KuGMQAv9k3VLdDaSic0hoPBaDii1g7Szu0Ixye4fVPJFxXAo3p7d58hhyphenhyphen79vPmzxMwTmSs41uEMVXZhkBsMElImEmnxDOZllod2oplK8j3BRYy6PzDM/s320/bf218588-1d1c-4ce8-8660-96e494f7639b.jpg" title="" width="248" /></a>This free, online magazine is the result of a collaboration with Robin Betterley's Miniatures. We wanted to work on a project that not only showcased our miniature art, but also gave us the opportunity to incorporate other creative interests: writing, photography, cooking, etc. In addition to delivering fun and unique projects to a teeny bit readers, we want to promote the work of other professional miniature artists, so we included an artist profile of Suzanne and Andrew’s Miniatures. It's been a tremendously fun and creative group effort.&nbsp;</div> <br />We are offering a teeny bit magazine in hopes that it will inspire you to... <i>Make something teeny!</i><div> <br /></div> <div> <a href="http://issuu.com/ateenybit/docs/a-teeny-bit-xmas-2015/1" target="_blank">View the magazine online for free</a>&nbsp;OR&nbsp;<a href="http://www.blurb.com/b/6638505-a-teeny-bit-christmas-2015" target="_blank">Purchase a printed copy</a>.</div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"> Subscribe to our email newsletter for special offers and news: http://eepurl.com/j3Dub</div>

  • Teeny Tiny Kitchen Accessories

    It's exciting to see just how tiny we can make our 1:48 (quarter) scale kits! These forks are just 5/32" (4mm) long, and have 3 tiny, individual tines.<div> <br /></div> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.true2scale.com/1-48-silverware-box-and-25-pc-silverware/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2mleBXWLuDUX_nDXEM9PuLEoONXwmYuZHej02EZuEuY4263HWZFWG0XF6DmWbpNeip4XtRjXj79neJh9yihIiOxwe4mfUGPb7ju6RQelSrh89XTzcuyihiAkPqlEHZTHg4ch8AH076LE/s400/t2s-silverware-box2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.true2scale.com/1-48-silverware-box-and-25-pc-silverware/">Quarter scale Silverware Box and 25 Pc. Silverware Kit</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <br /></div> <div> For Summer grilling, we've introduced the <a href="http://www.true2scale.com/1-48-55-gallon-drum-grill-or-smoker/">grill/smoker kit</a> and the <a href="http://www.true2scale.com/1-48-grilling-tools/">grilling tools kit</a>.</div> <div> <br /></div> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.true2scale.com/1-48-55-gallon-drum-grill-or-smoker/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="http://www.true2scale.com/1-48-55-gallon-drum-grill-or-smoker/" border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1X36BK-MyjaS-xIienJ1wOm6T6bhhyphenhyphen_mtlPRd0E9GgZgo3QqKnTcHz0a462K5lhdtMuw3s90nJn8Ys48blf5X2cXtg-XCHndnoIlX28NmhdPKt9S43s5HPH50hf8fjolwxcrUJaCIxn8/s400/t2s-grilling-tools2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quarter scale <a href="http://www.true2scale.com/1-48-55-gallon-drum-grill-or-smoker/">Grill Kit</a> and <a href="http://www.true2scale.com/1-48-grilling-tools/">Grilling Tools Kit</a>.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> 21 pieces of baking tools...</div> <div> <br /></div> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.true2scale.com/1-48-baking-tools-21-pcs/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="http://www.true2scale.com/1-48-baking-tools-21-pcs/" border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeCTkmjrDEKSG8kuA3WWc5JOQOAwD-nYtAP1fhz8JmE2F-zWak1nQ76od3iBF5LB48gt1PV8ohKPvtndR2O5Em1_wcBBjDdNmQam_nWuCYLYAw1sSEcI4PMash2WsPLGl1ZHoiUAHV1i4/s400/t2s-baking-tools.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quarter scale <a href="http://www.true2scale.com/1-48-baking-tools-21-pcs/">21-Pc Baking Tools Kit</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> And even a tiny set of knives hanging on a rack. Just 5/16" (8mm tall)! The knives were photographed on a handle of a real knife.</div> <div> <br /></div> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.true2scale.com/1-48-hanging-knife-set/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkL5kqokM-bbcelj3y67dMF70ane9pYih6EHakByU4YV_PI_xP2urRvPrGZ-uCqbd8vcUvVvc5nBqkJHsiBAeYsI3-uRms2LgtW2JFY6hBBIc0xgC8T7PEC3HTTjg-Hu3LPp6tTuGY1Bk/s400/t2s-knife-set2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quarter scale <a href="http://www.true2scale.com/1-48-hanging-knife-set/">Hanging Knives Kit</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> A set of dessert utensils will complete a special dining scene.&nbsp;</div> <div> <br /></div> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.true2scale.com/1-48-dessert-set-12-pcs/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzZof0vtr25KKooB-Xo5rnTHi6mxGZ_kqch1vmFMbSQL39SXmM2IZwOFeSAN7mUCLs3zA5423B8sZQ1Z_Xpbg00HGsJ3KK1ReZQV09jDsAK7Qtao9nZ4cT4dttyu7ZUUGUWB9VOYPHUpc/s400/t2s-dessert-set-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quarter scale <a href="http://www.true2scale.com/1-48-dessert-set-12-pcs/">Dessert Set Kit</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> A vintage style kitchen rack catches the drips from the 2 hanging ladles.</div> <div> <br /></div> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.true2scale.com/1-48-vintage-style-kitchen-rack/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="http://www.true2scale.com/1-48-vintage-style-kitchen-rack/" border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsrSnDup73VfQWa7gXuStH_EXkXGOMiIXV2IdqbubTv9hS6QEfFWdLqXBxxMk59VGqiln-H1zAunZI-FOiIfhOtBix4JIp7Ht1TBTgtWDnzP6X6e-_E_F-Ax9v8AgpaKX824xZuglRgsY/s400/t2s-kitchen-rack.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quarter scale <a href="http://www.true2scale.com/1-48-vintage-style-kitchen-rack/">Vintage Style Kitchen Rack Kit</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <br /></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"> Subscribe to our email newsletter for special offers and news: http://eepurl.com/j3Dub</div>

  • 150 Dollhouse Miniature Christmas and Hanukkah Tutorials

    <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLSoO-HfcC1VQ4qpI0GdeFAt6brBaSbQ_GWTi8HAqpxsOCXPGQo6rozxAPfrrNKuJtBFJAQO5OH-qoOcN8ZBbONf1LLAnWqjDGWG6romg4FNDvx1tiXSbbJc8x0TNsUNK6N1mtR5xa8Uo/s1600/true2scale-150-xmas-tutorials.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLSoO-HfcC1VQ4qpI0GdeFAt6brBaSbQ_GWTi8HAqpxsOCXPGQo6rozxAPfrrNKuJtBFJAQO5OH-qoOcN8ZBbONf1LLAnWqjDGWG6romg4FNDvx1tiXSbbJc8x0TNsUNK6N1mtR5xa8Uo/s1600/true2scale-150-xmas-tutorials.png" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <a data-pin-color="red" data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" data-pin-height="28" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.true2scale.com%2F2014%2F11%2F150-dollhouse-miniature-christmas-and.html&amp;media=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7027%2F6851755809_df5b2051c9_z.jpg&amp;description=Next%20stop%3A%20Pinterest"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_red_28.png" /></a> <!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --> <script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <br /> Here are 50 more dollhouse miniature tutorials for holiday inspiration. These are a follow-up to the 100 miniature tutorials that I previously posted (added to the bottom of this list for convenience). If you would like to add a tutorial to this list, please leave a comment below. <i>Your suggestions&nbsp;are welcome!</i><br /> <ol> <li><a href="http://studioeminiatures.blogspot.ca/search/label/Tutorials?updated-max=2013-08-19T14:31:00-07:00&amp;max-results=20&amp;start=4&amp;by-date=false" target="_blank">Fireplace</a>&nbsp;Studio E Miniatures</li> <li><a href="http://jdayminis.blogspot.com/2010/12/free-quarter-scale-printables.html" target="_blank">Quarter Scale Christmas Printables</a>&nbsp;Jean Day</li> <li><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/125466471/AIM-January-Supplement-2013-Issue-45" target="_blank">Quarter Scale Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Garlands&nbsp;</a>Pauline Coombs via AIM</li> <li><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/125466471/AIM-January-Supplement-2013-Issue-45" target="_blank">Quarter Scale Grandfather Clock</a>&nbsp;Bea (Fiona) Broadwood via AIM</li> <li><a href="http://www.btz.se/minis/DIY/144_wreaths_and_swags.php" target="_blank">1/144 Scale Wreaths and Swags</a>&nbsp;Anna-Carin Betzén</li> <li><a href="http://kendrasminis.blogspot.com/2013/08/vintage-market-stall-candy-tube-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Candy Tubes, Candy Cards, Stockings</a> Kendra's Minis</li> <li><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/192489907/12-Days-of-Christmas-Day-7" target="_blank">Crocheted Christmas Stocking</a>&nbsp;Gail St. Clair via AIM</li> <li><a href="http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/minisweater.shtm" target="_blank">Sweater Pattern</a>&nbsp;HeartStrings FiberArts</li> <li><a href="http://kendrasminis.blogspot.com/2014/11/draped-tablecloth-from-vintage-hankies.html" target="_blank">Draped Tablecloth from Vintage Hankies</a> Kendra's Minis</li> <li><a href="http://myprojectsinminiature.blogspot.ca/2013/09/miniature-dollhouse-christmas-tree.html" target="_blank">Christmas Tree (detailed instructions)</a>&nbsp;minifleur</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IZVn7zLB4w" target="_blank">Tree Bark</a>&nbsp;Sharon Ojala via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://minifanaticus.blogspot.com/2012/12/christmas-list-stage-one-making.html" target="_blank">Christmas Tree Ornaments</a>&nbsp;Minifanaticus</li> <li><a href="http://kendrasminis.blogspot.com/2012/09/tutorial-shiny-brite-vintage-style.html" target="_blank">Shiny Brite Vintage Style Christmas Ornaments</a>&nbsp;Kendra's Minis</li> <li><a href="http://puppenstubennostalgie.blogspot.de/2011/12/adventskalender-nr-12.html" target="_blank">Ornament Box Printable</a>&nbsp;PuNo's Minis</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/christmasminiatures/ig/Mini-Christmas-Decorations/Make-Miniature--Glass--Birds.htm" target="_blank">Bird Ornaments</a>&nbsp;about.com</li> <li><a href="http://thelittlehouseatpinehaven.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2013-01-12T17:16:00-08:00&amp;max-results=7" target="_blank">Ornament Tree with Birds</a>&nbsp;The Little House</li> <li><a href="http://kendrasminis.blogspot.com/2013/03/tutorial-vintage-ornament-wreath_21.html" target="_blank">Vintage Ornament Wreath</a>&nbsp;Kendra's Minis</li> <li><a href="https://www.scribd.com/embeds/191611794/content?start_page=1&amp;view_mode=book" target="_blank">Door Wreath</a>&nbsp;Marianne Cook via AIM</li> <li><a href="http://kendrasminis.blogspot.com/2012/10/vintage-christmas-market-stall-skirt.html" target="_blank">Christmas Market Stall - Skirt</a> Kendra's Minis</li> <li><a href="http://feerie.pagesperso-orange.fr/mesprojetsminietale.htm" target="_blank">Christmas Market Stall</a>&nbsp;(French) Le petit monde de la Fée Erie</li> <li><a href="http://fairchildart.deviantart.com/art/Polymer-Clay-Hard-Candy-Tutorial-271657176?q=boost:popular%20Polymer%20clay&amp;qo=16" target="_blank">Hard Candy</a> fairchildart via deviantart</li> <li><a href="http://www.deviantart.com/art/Apple-Pie-Tutorial-109366784" target="_blank">Apple Pie</a> fairchildart via deviantart</li> <li><a href="http://simplystella-sketchbook.blogspot.com/2012/01/16-pandoro-making-of-baking-soda.html#more" target="_blank">Pandoro, Italian Christmas Cake</a>&nbsp;Simplystella</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIUgz_MGMM4&amp;list=PLBzErQwUdfbnFRrH-ZPbaG4UGswV1tBTR" target="_blank">Oranges</a> SugarCharmShop via YouTube</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2z-kufGsv0&amp;list=UUtkmv7-kAMyITJkP0-CyQZQ" target="_blank">Clementines</a> SugarCharmShop via YouTube</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-XU0N3JZ20&amp;index=120&amp;list=UUtkmv7-kAMyITJkP0-CyQZQ" target="_blank">Pomegranates</a>&nbsp;SugarCharmShop via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://smallcreationsbymel.deviantart.com/art/Fun-Tip-Friday-17-309853301" target="_blank">Ice</a> SmallCreationsByMe! via deviantart</li> <li><a href="http://fiat500s.deviantart.com/art/Tutorial-How-to-make-miniature-plates-and-bowls-358072142" target="_blank">Plates Using Molds</a> fiat5005 via deviantart</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCcWWnff46c&amp;list=UUtkmv7-kAMyITJkP0-CyQZQ" target="_blank">Oysters</a> SugarCharmShop via YouTube</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t--s4aeLc7Q&amp;list=UUtkmv7-kAMyITJkP0-CyQZQ" target="_blank">Fish</a> SugarCharmShop via YouTube</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1xBjoJTSn4&amp;list=UUtkmv7-kAMyITJkP0-CyQZQ" target="_blank">Roast Lamb</a> SugarCharmShop via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://www.minifoodtutorials.com/10-minute-frosted-miniature-cookies/" target="_blank">10-Minute Frosted Miniature Cookies</a>&nbsp;minifoodtutorials.com</li> <li><a href="http://natalianinomiya.deviantart.com/art/Polymer-Clay-ICING-TUTORIAL-D-192699410" target="_blank">Icing</a>&nbsp;GrandmaThunderpants via deviantart</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKiPMovyHWY&amp;index=153&amp;list=UUtkmv7-kAMyITJkP0-CyQZQ" target="_blank">7 Easy Christmas Cookies</a> SugarCharmShop via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://simplystella-sketchbook.blogspot.it/2014/02/16-crinkle-cookies-diy-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Crinkle Cookies</a>&nbsp;Simplystella</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAwSlCqr-RE&amp;list=UUtkmv7-kAMyITJkP0-CyQZQ&amp;index=165" target="_blank">Christmas Sweets</a>&nbsp;SugarCharmShop via YouTube</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFB9Pl2yvYE&amp;list=UUtkmv7-kAMyITJkP0-CyQZQ&amp;index=154" target="_blank">Gingerbread House</a> SugarCharmShop via YouTube</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cVqwfWK0JA&amp;index=163&amp;list=UUtkmv7-kAMyITJkP0-CyQZQ" target="_blank">Hot Chocolate</a> SugarCharmShop via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://raggedyds.com/index.php?main_page=page&amp;id=11&amp;chapter=1" target="_blank">Christmas Bread and Jam</a>&nbsp;Raggedy D's Miniatures</li> <li><a href="http://www.pepperwoodminiatures.com/poinsettia.html" target="_blank">Poinsettias</a> Peppewood Miniatures</li> <li><a href="http://www.4shared.com/photo/2LrzBuLgba/AIMChristmasProject2.html" target="_blank">Christmas Printables</a> Jean Day</li> <li><a href="http://www.4shared.com/photo/46VHHpn4ce/NewYearsjdayminis.html" target="_blank">New Years Day Printables</a>&nbsp;Jean Day</li> <li><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/125466471/AIM-January-Supplement-2013-Issue-45" target="_blank">Simple Mistletoe</a> Marianne Cook via AIM</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAeNJNkKnLc" target="_blank">Snowglobe in a Bottle</a> LilacSprinkles via YouTube</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ms-y8oTX9HU" target="_blank">Candy Canes</a> Heather Wells via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/192104434/12-Days-of-Christmas-Day-5" target="_blank">Angel</a> Sandra Stacy via AIM</li> <li><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/192714796/12-Days-of-Christmas-Day-8" target="_blank">Santa Marotte Doll</a> Tower House Dolls via AIM</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/miniaturefood/ss/hanukkahcookies.htm" target="_blank">Hanukkah Cookie Cutters</a> about.com</li> <li><a href="http://joannswansondiyminiatures.blogspot.com/2013/02/celebrating-chinese-new-year.html" target="_blank">Chinese New Year</a> Joann Swanson DIY Miniatures</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkQeUcmcJVM&amp;list=UUtkmv7-kAMyITJkP0-CyQZQ" target="_blank">Fortune Cookies</a>&nbsp;SugarCharmShop via YouTube</li> </ol> Previous tutorials:<br /> <div> <ol> <li><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2877847450054337969IzjvhX" target="_blank">Fire surround</a>&nbsp;Keith Walker</li> <li><a href="http://msatminidolls.minilists.com/santa1.htm" target="_blank">Sleeping Santa</a>&nbsp;Rita McVinnie via&nbsp;msatminidolls</li> <li><a href="http://www.cynthiahoweminiatures.com/noeltutorial.htm" target="_blank">A Blessed Noel</a>&nbsp;Cynthia Howe</li> <li><a href="http://www.cynthiahoweminiatures.com/santaornament.htm" target="_blank">Santa ornament</a>&nbsp;Cynthia Howe</li> <li><a href="http://www.squidoo.com/dollhouse-christmas-ornament-tutorial" target="_blank">Christmas tree ornaments</a>&nbsp;My Small Obsession</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E910jJnvz-g&amp;feature=player_embedded" target="_blank">Orange cane</a>&nbsp;Daniela Nielsen via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHRpwbH3AqY&amp;feature=player_embedded" target="_blank">Angel tree topper</a>&nbsp;Garden of Imagination via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c3YYXa-Izw&amp;feature=relmfu" target="_blank">Roast and steak</a>&nbsp;Garden of Imagination via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uYOzHRspnA&amp;list=SP131E22212E6EFFC1&amp;index=4&amp;feature=plpp_video" target="_blank">Jar of jelly</a>&nbsp;Garden of Imagination via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=8t6aIlZHaG4" target="_blank">Dollhouse for a dollhouse</a>&nbsp;joannesminis via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uh5AQFbAEuo&amp;feature=relmfu" target="_blank">Toy train</a>&nbsp;joannesminis via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vaTmIdQH-s&amp;feature=relmfu" target="_blank">Toy truck</a>&nbsp;joannesminis via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOdgytxOaeQ&amp;feature=relmfu" target="_blank">Toy xylophone</a>&nbsp;joannesminis via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWy0OCDGWr4&amp;feature=player_embedded#!" target="_blank">Doll's winter hat</a>&nbsp;joannesminis via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://www.smallwoodvillage.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/xmastree.gif" target="_blank">Christmas tree from pipe cleaners</a>&nbsp;Smallwood Village Magazine</li> <li><a href="http://anniesminis.com/tree.htm" target="_blank">Evergreen Tree</a>&nbsp;anniesminis.com</li> <li><a href="http://cottonridgellc.com/portfolio/miniature-molasses-cookies-tea-project/" target="_blank">Molasses cookies and tea</a>&nbsp;Cotton Ridge Create!</li> <li><a href="http://www.harvington.org.uk/guides/teddies.htm" target="_blank">Teddy bears</a>&nbsp;from pipe cleaners Harvington Guides</li> <li><a href="http://jansdollhouses.com/making-bows/" target="_blank">Bow making 1</a>&nbsp;Jan's Dollhouses and Miniatures</li> <li><a href="http://jansdollhouses.com/bow-making-2/" target="_blank">Bow making&nbsp;2</a>&nbsp;Jan's Dollhouses and Miniatures</li> <li><a href="http://ngminis.tripod.com/id3.html" target="_blank">Meccano box</a>&nbsp;Natalie Gayle Miniatures</li> <li><a href="http://dancingvioletdesigns3.homestead.com/3769.html" target="_blank">Needlework wreath pattern</a>&nbsp;Dancing Violet Designs</li> <li><a href="http://uklassinus.blogspot.com/2008/08/fabric-dollhouse-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Fabric dollhouse for a child</a>&nbsp;UK lass in US</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejgdjVpQQPs" target="_blank">Felt stocking</a>&nbsp;MsMiniLover via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://dollarstoredollhouse.blogspot.com/2010/01/miniature-dollhouse-cross-stitch-pillow.html" target="_blank">Cross stitch pillow chart</a>&nbsp;The Dollar Store Dollhouse</li> <li><a href="http://joannswansondiyminiatures.blogspot.com/2010/11/sugar-n-spice-part-one.html" target="_blank">Sugar N' Spice baking scene</a>&nbsp;Joann Swanson</li> <li><a href="http://ashdown.typepad.com/miniatures/2011/11/lebkuchen-gingerbread-it-is-not.html" target="_blank">Lebkuken</a>&nbsp;Jan Stuart via A Small World's Big Buzz</li> <li><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/mooghis/home/comment-faire-des-boites-publicitaires-en-imitation-metal" target="_blank">Food tins</a>&nbsp;lemondecratifdecatherine.blogspot.com</li> <li><a href="http://www.btz.se/minis/DIY/48_candlestick.php" target="_blank">1:48 Candlesticks</a>&nbsp;Anna-Carin Betzén</li> <li><a href="http://www.btz.se/minis/DIY/48_wrapped_gifts.php" target="_blank">Wrapped gifts</a>&nbsp;Anna-Carin Betzén</li> <li><a href="http://francesarmstrongtim.homestead.com/Angel.html" target="_blank">1/144 scale angel tree topper</a>&nbsp;Frances Armstrong</li> <li><a href="http://www.btz.se/minis/DIY/144_georgian_fireplace.php" target="_blank">1:144 scale Georgian fireplace</a>&nbsp;Anna-Carin Betzén</li> <li><a href="http://www.btz.se/minis/DIY/144_christmas_tree.php" target="_blank">1:144 scale Christmas tree</a>&nbsp;Anna-Carin Betzén</li> <li><a href="http://www.btz.se/minis/DIY/144_wreaths_and_swags.php" target="_blank">1:144 scale wreath and swag</a>&nbsp;Anna-Carin Betzén</li> <li><a href="http://www.btz.se/minis/DIY/144_candlestick.php" target="_blank">1:144 scale candlestick</a>&nbsp;Anna-Carin Betzén</li> <li><a href="http://bluekittyminiatures.blogspot.com/2010/05/easy-way-to-make-tree.html" target="_blank">Winter tree</a>&nbsp;Blue Kitty Miniatures</li> <li><a href="http://jicolin.free.fr/p_paillasson.htm" target="_blank">Braided door mat</a>&nbsp;Miniatures &amp; maisons de poupées</li> <li><a href="http://mijnkleinewereld.piczo.com/workshopwindlicht?cr=5&amp;vsrc=preview&amp;linkvar=000044&amp;pc=tr" target="_blank">Lantern</a>&nbsp;mijnkleinewereld.piczo.com&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://unoesadoce.blogspot.com.es/2012/11/tutorial-galletas-estrella.html" target="_blank">Star shape cutout cookies</a>&nbsp;Unoesadoce&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://miniworld-sp.blogspot.in/2012/02/scissors.html" target="_blank">Scissors</a>&nbsp;My mini world</li> <li><a href="http://snowfern-clover.blogspot.com/2009/10/ebi-quick-how-to.html" target="_blank">Prawn</a>&nbsp;Snowfern</li> <li><a href="http://simplystella-sketchbook.blogspot.com/2012/01/16-pandoro-making-of-baking-soda.html" target="_blank">Panettone</a>&nbsp;Simplystella's Sketchbook</li> <li><a href="http://christeljensen.blogspot.com/2012/02/cake-doily-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Doily made with liquid clay</a>&nbsp;Christel Jensen</li> <li><a href="http://talty.deviantart.com/art/Polymer-Clay-Cinnamon-Roll-Tut-212776551" target="_blank">Cinnamon rolls</a>&nbsp;talty.deviantart.com</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/christmasminiatures/ss/xmascrackers.htm" target="_blank">Christmas crackers</a>&nbsp;about.com</li> <li><a href="http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2011/12/retro-printable-christmas-boxes-and.html" target="_blank">Retro printable boxes</a>&nbsp;howaboutorange.blogspot.com</li> <li><a href="http://members.home.nl/wilhelmiens/kerstengel.htm" target="_blank">Beaded angel</a>&nbsp;Wilhelmien's Poppenhuizen en Miniaturen</li> <li><a href="http://minimaakje.come2me.nl/workshopjes-3/" target="_blank">Ice skates</a>&nbsp;Ellen Boersma</li> <li><a href="http://minimaakje.come2me.nl/workshopjes-1/" target="_blank">Sled</a>&nbsp;Ellen Boersma</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/christmasminiatures/ss/mistletoeballs.htm" target="_blank">Mistletoe kissing ball</a>&nbsp;about.com</li> <li><a href="http://andrea-thieck-miniatures.blogspot.com/2010/07/finally-bow-making.html">Bow making</a>&nbsp;Andrea Thieck&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-make-miniature-dollhouse-candles">Polymer clay candles</a> My Small Obsession&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=y-ibZ6qgGxE">Ham Slices</a> Daniela Nielsen via YouTube&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://theminifoodblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/tutorial-turkey-julie-old-crow.html">Turkey with garnish</a> Julie Old Crow via The Mini Food Blog&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://www.angiescarr.co.uk/UK_Oranges_Demonstration.html">Oranges</a> Angie Scarr&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://forums.cdhm.org/index.php/topic,5078.150.html">Candy and caning</a> Chrissy via CDHM&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://artisansinminiature.com/photo_25.html">AIM 2011 advent calendar</a> (24 projects)&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://www.scribd.com/full/46214573?access_key=key-4g0y5qx4mp8ml6s8ooo">AIM 2010 advent calendar</a> (24 projects)&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://www.scribd.com/full/24671954?access_key=key-tk5tc69izdqmy43loa7">AIM 2009 advent calendar</a> (24 projects)&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://www.miniland.ca/CHRISTMASTREE.html">Christmas tree</a> Victoria Miniland&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://www.miniland.ca/BeadedSanta.html">Beaded Santa</a> Victoria Minland&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://www.miniland.ca/SnowmanClass.html">Tiny snowman</a> Victoria Miniland&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://merryjingle.blogspot.com/2010/05/coal-fire-tutorial.html">Fire for your fireplace</a> Merry Jingle&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://forums.cdhm.org/index.php/topic,10895.0.html">Gingerbread</a> Stephanie Kilglast via CDHM&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://pannikins.homestead.com/egg_nog.html">Egg nog</a> Mary Eccher&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://pannikins.homestead.com/xmaspudding.html">Christmas pudding</a> Mary Eccher&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://pannikins.homestead.com/xmaspunch.html">Christmas punch</a> Mary Eccher&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://www.toddtoysandminiatures.com/projects.html#1">Hedgehog cake</a> Todd Toys and Miniatures.com&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://www.toddtoysandminiatures.com/projects.html#8">Wreath and candles</a> Todd Toys and Miniatures.com&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://www.toddtoysandminiatures.com/projects.html#9">Christmas cake</a> Todd Toys and Miniatures.com&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://forums.cdhm.org/index.php/topic,6627.30.html">Poinsettia</a> Abby Benner via CDHM&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://cdhm.org/tutorials/learn-to-make-a-leg-of-lamb-platter.html">Leg of lamb</a> Linda Cummings via CDHM&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://jicolin.free.fr/p_paille.htm">Straw ornaments</a> Miniatures &amp; masions de poupées&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://lesminisdemamiblue.free.fr/">Mistletoe</a> Miniatures &amp; masions de poupées&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://true2scale.blogspot.com/2010/12/happy-holidays-and-gift-for-you.html">Christmas boxes</a> True2Scale&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/dollshouseplants/ss/Make-A-Dollhouse-Scale-Miniature-Christmas-Easter-Or-Thanksgiving-Cactus.htm">Christmas cactus</a> about.com&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/christmasminiatures/ss/Easy-To-Stich-Cabin-In-The-Woods-Miniature-or-Dolls-House-Christmas-Stocking.htm">Needlepoint stocking</a> about.com&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://joannswansondiyminiatures.blogspot.com/2011/11/swedish-christmas.html">Swedish Christmas</a> Joann Swanson&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&amp;sl=ja&amp;u=http://park2.wakwak.com/~pine/studio/&amp;ei=tVyTSrKuLKKutgemlNVT&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=translate&amp;resnum=3&amp;ct=result&amp;prev=/search%3Fq%3Dpine%2Bstudio%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26channel%3Ds%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26hs%3DpHn%26sa%3DG">Cookies</a> Pine Studio&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&amp;sl=ja&amp;u=http://park2.wakwak.com/~pine/studio/&amp;ei=tVyTSrKuLKKutgemlNVT&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=translate&amp;resnum=3&amp;ct=result&amp;prev=/search%3Fq%3Dpine%2Bstudio%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26channel%3Ds%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26hs%3DpHn%26sa%3DG">Gingerbread house</a> Pine Studio&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://www.smallwoodvillage.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/decos.gif">Ornaments</a> Smallwood Village&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://francesarmstrongtim.homestead.com/Projects1.html">Toys in 1/144 scale</a> Frances Armstrong&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://www.polaris.net/madison/onthescene/holidaybag.html">Shopping bag and gift box</a> On The Scene&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://dancingvioletdesigns3.homestead.com/3775.html">Christmas tree skirt pattern</a> Laurel Wheeler&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://cwoolse.tripod.com/miniprintables/christmas02.html">Ornament box</a> Christine Woolsey&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/christmasminiatures/ss/printsleigh_2.htm">Printable sleigh</a> about.com&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://ngminis.tripod.com/id3.html">Toy soldiers box</a> Natalie Gayle Miniatures&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/butterflydreamsminiatures/tutorials-1/seashell-angel">Seashell angel</a> Butterfly Dreams&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://members.shaw.ca/jday2/jdayminisholidayseasonwrappage.html">Printable wrapping paper 1</a> and <a href="http://members.shaw.ca/jday2/jdayminisholidayseasonwrappage2.html">2</a> Jean Day&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://members.shaw.ca/jeanday3/printablenativity.htm">Printable nativity scene</a> Jean Day&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://members.shaw.ca/jeanday3/PrintableXmasroom.htm">Printable micro Christmas room</a> Jean Day&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://www.treefeathers.com/miniref/P2-Xmas.html">Wrapping paper</a> TreeFeathers&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://www.treefeathers.com/miniref/P2-Cards.html">Victorian Christmas cards</a> TreeFeathers&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://www.treefeathers.com/miniref/P2-Music.html">Sheet Music</a> TreeFeathers&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://www.treefeathers.com/miniref/P2-Box.html">Ornament boxes</a> TreeFeathers&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://www.treefeathers.com/miniref/P2-Giftboxes1.html">Gift boxes 1</a> and <a href="http://www.treefeathers.com/miniref/P2-Giftboxes2.html">2</a> TreeFeathers&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://www.treefeathers.com/miniref/P2-Bags.html">Gift bags</a> Treefeathers&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://www.puchicollective.com/tutorials/miscellaneous-tutorials/make-a-miniature-tinsel-tree/">Tinsel tree</a> Puchicollective&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/ChristelJensen#p/a/A3631E6DE2CCC3EB/1/_u1GjyO5H4Y">Teapot from polymer clay</a> Christel Jensen via YouTube&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://christeljensen.blogspot.com/2010/04/cheesecake-tutorial.html">Cheesecake</a> Christel Jensen&nbsp;</li> </ol> Additional holiday tutorials shared by readers:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/3290500/advent-wreath-week-1-advent-pdf-pdf-november-21-2011-9-51-pm-391k?da=y">Advent wreath</a> Christine, Hollyhock Cottage<br /> <a href="http://scarletsailsminiatures.blogspot.com/2010/12/tutorial-marilees-christmas-centerpiece.html">Centerpiece</a> Natalia, Scarlet Sails Miniatures<br /> <a href="http://scarletsailsminiatures.blogspot.com/2011/09/tutorial-house-in-teacup.html">House in a teacup</a> Natalia, Scarlet Sails Miniatures&nbsp;</div> <div> <br /> If you would like to share a link to a holiday tutorial, please leave a comment below.</div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"> Subscribe to our email newsletter for special offers and news: http://eepurl.com/j3Dub</div>

  • Chalk Painting Tutorial for Miniatures

    <div style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJRAX2TBVByyJTLwrdc1J_Iv0HHbt6maunH_nrqVklqkM7uy-lpLwj0UBYedF84CdsHyZUr2DiHcrtgi-UdvqZerb6iqKrE6hTTEHS-kIVel1DIoXNbJQLARzHng1v-Y-kbSXYxG5bpE/s1600/blue-cabinet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJRAX2TBVByyJTLwrdc1J_Iv0HHbt6maunH_nrqVklqkM7uy-lpLwj0UBYedF84CdsHyZUr2DiHcrtgi-UdvqZerb6iqKrE6hTTEHS-kIVel1DIoXNbJQLARzHng1v-Y-kbSXYxG5bpE/s1600/blue-cabinet.jpg" height="640" width="409" /></a></div> Chalk paint has a velvety, dull finish that gives the appearance of old, painted furniture. You may have seen chalk paint used on full size furniture found on Pinterest and on blogs. Here is a tutorial for mixing your own chalk paint and adding a finish to create that perfect, vintage look!<br /> <br /> <i>This is a great way to enhance the look of manufactured dollhouse furniture!</i><br /> <br /> <b>Tools and supplies</b><br /> <ul> <li>sifter</li> <li>various grits of sandpaper</li> <li>small whisk to use in paint</li> <li>stain in your choice of colors</li> <li>X-ACTO knife with extra blades</li> <li>airtight plastic container for paint</li> <li>soft rags for wiping stain and buffing wax</li> <li>paintbrushes: 3/4” wide flat brush, approx. 1/4” wide flat brush, small detail brushes</li> <li>paints: off-white latex/household emulsion; acrylic colors of your choice to tint the off-white paint</li> <li>calcium carbonate (available in small quantities from wine making shops)</li> <li>paste wax (I like the American Paint Company brand because it is not harmful to breathe or to work with)</li> </ul> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMGV4DMAi7OhnyUEZ0RYsHHwOP-ii73iaAVvWIJyMCG-hHzd_eD3vlZD0X-c1-yatn1Dr3PFHob3CeF1JJpzWwEox-mLZ3-aLfhtrku4phV5bxm4i-req299zHEcMcdhyPtYJtyiDB8bA/s1600/white-cabinet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMGV4DMAi7OhnyUEZ0RYsHHwOP-ii73iaAVvWIJyMCG-hHzd_eD3vlZD0X-c1-yatn1Dr3PFHob3CeF1JJpzWwEox-mLZ3-aLfhtrku4phV5bxm4i-req299zHEcMcdhyPtYJtyiDB8bA/s1600/white-cabinet.jpg" height="400" width="253" /></a></div> <b>Mixing</b><br /> Mix 2 parts latex/household emulsion paint and 1 part sifted calcium carbonate into a small, airtight container. Whisk together until the paint is completely smooth (this takes a while).<br /> <br /> Add a VERY TINY amount of the acrylic paint to the latex mixture and whisk. Keep adding acrylic paint and mixing until the desired color is achieved. Remember: the paint will dry darker than the color of the wet paint.<br /> <br /> <b>Creating samples</b><br /> Make sample chips using scrap pieces. This is a great time to learn about chalk paint and using it with stain and wax finishes, so don’t skip this step! You may wish to try various combinations of finishes, for example:<br /> <ul> <li>stain, paint, wax</li> <li>paint, sand some areas bare, stain bare areas, wax</li> <li>paint, wax</li> <li>how about stain, paint, gold marker, wax?</li> </ul> Have fun and be creative! Don’t forget to write your recipes on the back of your sample chips!<br /> <br /> <b>Applying finishes</b><br /> When you’ve chosen a look that you like and the color, proceed to sanding your piece and applying the finishes. Sand between each coat of stain/paint. <br /> <br /> Finish the piece with several coats of wax, buffing between coats (following instructions on the container).&nbsp; <br /> <br /> <b>Used in the photos&nbsp;</b><br /> BLUE CABINET: A tiny amount of green and yellow acrylic paints were mixed into the off-white latex paint (mixed with calcium carbonate) to achieve the color of this cabinet. The cabinet was sanded between coats of paint. Clear and dark wax was applied. Pink Chintz and Blue Chintz Decals and Dish Blanks are available from <a href="http://www.true2scale.com/search.php?search_query=chintz&amp;x=-1231&amp;y=-81" target="_blank">true2scale.com</a>. Doll by Marcella Cupello, Cutie Mini Dolls.<br /> <br /> WHITE CABINET:&nbsp;This cabinet was painted with the off-white latex/household emulsion paint mixed with calcium carbonate, sanded, stained in the bare wood areas with dark walnut, and waxed.<div class="blogger-post-footer"> Subscribe to our email newsletter for special offers and news: http://eepurl.com/j3Dub</div>

  • The Making of a Logo

    <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUCSms2KCTPZbNdpWnryBCCdFUKaXniJq7j03smLhP3TcG4A43zcTSceAAtcL2cw6kb4QAPzLu66GAZ_8UjDBKGtSCdm0MoZcADHqC5xeVE8KV6sQ_DAd5zwtZA1HS6ndQTN0B-ge2WX4/s1600/st-louis-name-logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUCSms2KCTPZbNdpWnryBCCdFUKaXniJq7j03smLhP3TcG4A43zcTSceAAtcL2cw6kb4QAPzLu66GAZ_8UjDBKGtSCdm0MoZcADHqC5xeVE8KV6sQ_DAd5zwtZA1HS6ndQTN0B-ge2WX4/s1600/st-louis-name-logo.png" /></a></div> Curious about what goes into designing a logo? Here is how the logo for the the NAME National Convention in St. Louis was created.<br /> <br /> <b>Step 1</b><br /> In 2012, I gathered information from the Steering Committee of the event. The committee requested that the theme of the convention, "Rollin' on the River" be used in the text, along with a strong visual.<br /> <br /> <b>Step 2&nbsp;</b><br /> I find that brainstorming visuals and writing down words helps to put me in the right frame of mind for creating logos. I brainstormed word associations: boat, river, Mississippi, Mark Twain, Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn, steamboat, riverboat, fishing, woodtype ornamentation, <i>and many more!</i>&nbsp;<i>Time: approx. 1.5 hours&nbsp;</i><br /><br /> <b>Step 3&nbsp;</b><br /> I began sketches based upon the words that had strong visuals. <i>Time: approx. 3 hours&nbsp;</i><br /> <br /> <b>Step 4</b><br /> The design process moved to the computer, where I came up with several iterations of the logo until I was happy with the final. Here are 2 earlier iterations:<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim7Ysz7dpY8EiRfSTouj-7BylrYdiueQwOZuPC5ltPIaJc-uf7e65amrni3e54_HbLO8RUYNGFUm1heTxV-NquaFlojgb1MsA_GRdpYKjCRW9xdp1iI1AABsdba3f-jQDEC6rdRHLiYIE/s1600/logo-ideas.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim7Ysz7dpY8EiRfSTouj-7BylrYdiueQwOZuPC5ltPIaJc-uf7e65amrni3e54_HbLO8RUYNGFUm1heTxV-NquaFlojgb1MsA_GRdpYKjCRW9xdp1iI1AABsdba3f-jQDEC6rdRHLiYIE/s1600/logo-ideas.png" height="170" width="320" /></a></div> I had settled on the visual of a steamboat; representing the Mississippi River, the connection between all of the states in the region that is hosting the NAME event. But I struggled with the amount of text; it was just too many words to use with a graphic.<br /> <br /> As you can see in the second version (above), I was starting to play with the shape of a boat - stacking words on top of a woodtype ornament to suggest the bottom of a boat. I decided to simplify the design further, and make the text into the shape of a steamboat. The "LL" in "Rollin" was extended to appear like smokestacks, and a flourish was added to give the impression of steam as well as balance the graphic ornament on the bottom of the logo.&nbsp;<i>Time: approx. 5.5 hours&nbsp;</i><br /> <br /> It was such a fun project, that I even designed an additional graphic to go on t-shirts, tote bags and aprons:<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim5Zthtb6RqpACfgZpHJ8dwCGrMB0cfI4A0MKPVnNtKUzyaOPie8jIVgQ8tn7y29UARIj1Mlp_9aMuclTlZztwI-MXgimaz7BEq5ah_JyCoFoabNcBX3xW8DnjI99u_ps0y0mNpZbiHI0/s1600/tshirt+back+color.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim5Zthtb6RqpACfgZpHJ8dwCGrMB0cfI4A0MKPVnNtKUzyaOPie8jIVgQ8tn7y29UARIj1Mlp_9aMuclTlZztwI-MXgimaz7BEq5ah_JyCoFoabNcBX3xW8DnjI99u_ps0y0mNpZbiHI0/s1600/tshirt+back+color.png" height="258" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <i><br /></i> <i><br /></i> <i>Hope to see you in St. Louis!</i><div class="blogger-post-footer"> Subscribe to our email newsletter for special offers and news: http://eepurl.com/j3Dub</div>

  • What Did Georgia O'Keeffe Read?

    <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFfjdunhEUvVlJql4Obsad0VZ8uTPBC2i-zj9mtmP87hwPYz_UjqEFzbNhf1NdHDdP9ZE3y0h_6a0zjQ_VmN13TpX-V4wsc1H9KR5kgTwhYErOOzMX1YuwWqYWYhZF1unTAizRP2CPrwE/s1600/t2s-georgia-okeefe-bookshelf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFfjdunhEUvVlJql4Obsad0VZ8uTPBC2i-zj9mtmP87hwPYz_UjqEFzbNhf1NdHDdP9ZE3y0h_6a0zjQ_VmN13TpX-V4wsc1H9KR5kgTwhYErOOzMX1YuwWqYWYhZF1unTAizRP2CPrwE/s1600/t2s-georgia-okeefe-bookshelf.jpg" height="400" width="226" /></a>On a recent trip to Santa Fe, I enjoyed a visit to the <a href="http://contentdm.okeeffemuseum.org/cdm/landingpage/collection/tpp" target="_blank">O'Keeffe museum</a> and a tour of her <a href="http://www.okeeffemuseum.org/abiquiu-home--studio-tour.html" target="_blank">home and studio in Abiquiu</a>, New Mexico. Many of her possessions have been preserved and are available for public viewing, including a bookcase which houses books on gardening, cooking, nutrition and exercise. The bookcase, a sensible construction of vegetable and fruit crates, includes some interesting titles!<br /> <br /> Here is a glimpse into a few of Georgia O'Keeffe's domiciliary interests...<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibvqz-ddytuEXkecMmRI-FFkxHGFeOSFLkeHLbw_Z49_8e0kiv64C8Ppq2_CGUUILW7eVWRse2VfwR6bfYSB6238ZOFr7rYs41USkv7rw-BIIy8ooMFMT3pQdx0c2em3qvMwFckEobPsQ/s1600/t2s-georgia-okeefe-books2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibvqz-ddytuEXkecMmRI-FFkxHGFeOSFLkeHLbw_Z49_8e0kiv64C8Ppq2_CGUUILW7eVWRse2VfwR6bfYSB6238ZOFr7rYs41USkv7rw-BIIy8ooMFMT3pQdx0c2em3qvMwFckEobPsQ/s1600/t2s-georgia-okeefe-books2.jpg" height="326" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNcXI20_-cirMXE2VQaTXnkm0GLdAko6t5cXUIFU7L-FZbtNfdwBfey77mCm3vP-2FTwtZyMSuvSzzRF-uDZXl1FDgzfS7TrTBKA9JXsYB4YpNdYS1idbEhWyP3LXhWrliKQ76I4kKX3o/s1600/t2s-georgia-okeefe-books1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNcXI20_-cirMXE2VQaTXnkm0GLdAko6t5cXUIFU7L-FZbtNfdwBfey77mCm3vP-2FTwtZyMSuvSzzRF-uDZXl1FDgzfS7TrTBKA9JXsYB4YpNdYS1idbEhWyP3LXhWrliKQ76I4kKX3o/s1600/t2s-georgia-okeefe-books1.jpg" height="311" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0YKsiUbbULEEXzbDUF5k6u76HHpcSeFvEAEIuw16H58kov0YrRbKSkT4Nz_H0O6oDxdrptM6DJSHyNQirZ3WRMV1H5VQQxO0Jh9n-pFY5BRUrFqnQ-sKl3ZjawoTcpGGX5Nf65pgZPw/s1600/t2s-georgia-okeefe-books.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0YKsiUbbULEEXzbDUF5k6u76HHpcSeFvEAEIuw16H58kov0YrRbKSkT4Nz_H0O6oDxdrptM6DJSHyNQirZ3WRMV1H5VQQxO0Jh9n-pFY5BRUrFqnQ-sKl3ZjawoTcpGGX5Nf65pgZPw/s1600/t2s-georgia-okeefe-books.jpg" height="312" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYiixqKDimlTDfGdN7m9X4xtA0KhctYOOJLcB893rrYfzhftREG2sgi9an0axJFZDFKCTLjdyXcWwXqas6l3KNylHhEnMlUre85ftLiL5yo5c6vHcafV40uQGakq7KiY9nM-2HupBH12U/s1600/t2s-georgia-okeefe-books3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYiixqKDimlTDfGdN7m9X4xtA0KhctYOOJLcB893rrYfzhftREG2sgi9an0axJFZDFKCTLjdyXcWwXqas6l3KNylHhEnMlUre85ftLiL5yo5c6vHcafV40uQGakq7KiY9nM-2HupBH12U/s1600/t2s-georgia-okeefe-books3.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWwBAhwA82Ayo13jA1pnAkRQFZ6WE-p1RBHJBQ3EMv3LEsFRuH9Hop_E_sn7EtBfz2GzS4MMOJYn8P7SnobjOZLuPJPYflq86dl9J3ouwUQLcQqZ7KZ4zc-zMGmGsf-ucXEdfhXIjmQbs/s1600/t2s-georgia-okeefe-books4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWwBAhwA82Ayo13jA1pnAkRQFZ6WE-p1RBHJBQ3EMv3LEsFRuH9Hop_E_sn7EtBfz2GzS4MMOJYn8P7SnobjOZLuPJPYflq86dl9J3ouwUQLcQqZ7KZ4zc-zMGmGsf-ucXEdfhXIjmQbs/s1600/t2s-georgia-okeefe-books4.jpg" height="352" width="400" /></a></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1pRzzCDsHdvTK2icGiX5Tv5sdYlgiWEOiEBKAZDoCe-GEmmCnrXBAd06TMCaU5XiroJCFUSrvAxz3KKIQwc8RJooNLnVjSVyQgfdS-VGLI8Fgs87r2fr-JlgqYTysL3Rh4yVZPpXifzM/s1600/t2s-georgia-okeefe-table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1pRzzCDsHdvTK2icGiX5Tv5sdYlgiWEOiEBKAZDoCe-GEmmCnrXBAd06TMCaU5XiroJCFUSrvAxz3KKIQwc8RJooNLnVjSVyQgfdS-VGLI8Fgs87r2fr-JlgqYTysL3Rh4yVZPpXifzM/s1600/t2s-georgia-okeefe-table.jpg" height="400" width="326" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The work table from O'Keeffe's studio contains some of her art materials.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"> Subscribe to our email newsletter for special offers and news: http://eepurl.com/j3Dub</div>

  • New Kits for Spring!

    Last Winter, we were busy designing new kits for the following Spring. It was not an easy task to think "Spring" when we were under a record amount of snow and cold! At long last, the warm temperatures are here and the kits are ready!<div> <br /></div> <div> The <a href="http://www.true2scale.com/marigold-in-a-milk-carton-kit/" target="_blank">Marigolds in a Milk Carton Kit</a> has been reintroduced, and with it, the <a href="http://www.true2scale.com/crate-of-marigolds-kit/" target="_blank">Wooden Crate with 6 Marigolds Kit</a>. The 1:12 scale flowers may be painted any color you like, and are just the perfect thing to sit in a window sill, in a potting shed or a gardening scene. I think that they would be so cute with a trowel and a pair of gardening gloves!&nbsp;</div> <div> <br /></div> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ynN1vBpIFExszbUsddEEvaFixAkeAaSTSx3ssD17-6GvP4DI4oa-thXZ3871vzvxOBucoZlb6nGNo2CCGfzJU6TFGwG89Ci3Rc-RMpHV2MqfeotGoxjRcxeFlKdinE_yRsbb1OZULeI/s1600/marigold-crate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ynN1vBpIFExszbUsddEEvaFixAkeAaSTSx3ssD17-6GvP4DI4oa-thXZ3871vzvxOBucoZlb6nGNo2CCGfzJU6TFGwG89Ci3Rc-RMpHV2MqfeotGoxjRcxeFlKdinE_yRsbb1OZULeI/s1600/marigold-crate.jpg" height="316" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 1:12 scale <a href="http://www.true2scale.com/crate-of-marigolds-kit/" target="_blank">Wooden Crate with 6 Marigolds Kit</a>.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> For quarter scale devotees, we've created incredibly realistic garden structure kits. An <a href="http://www.true2scale.com/1-48-arch-top-arbor-kit/" target="_blank">Arch Top Arbor Kit</a> is the perfect entryway or a focal point for a garden.&nbsp;</div> <div> <br /></div> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD34VG8_ZR8UTNxZfjcH0-JRM6GTbp21dvtNpkxbscr8ef4Vb_7pS0TPdYgrs14GIknodbqqHD_vnFoaRfjRJvljM0uZVk3rcvGg8YXuwqAvG8VlgjsZaTUbcDw3oAj-_1UWkHvyiQQ-M/s1600/t2s-arch-top-arbor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD34VG8_ZR8UTNxZfjcH0-JRM6GTbp21dvtNpkxbscr8ef4Vb_7pS0TPdYgrs14GIknodbqqHD_vnFoaRfjRJvljM0uZVk3rcvGg8YXuwqAvG8VlgjsZaTUbcDw3oAj-_1UWkHvyiQQ-M/s1600/t2s-arch-top-arbor.jpg" height="316" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 1:48 scale <a href="http://www.true2scale.com/1-48-arch-top-arbor-kit/" target="_blank">Arch Top Arbor Kit</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <br /></div> <div> The <a href="http://www.true2scale.com/1-48-arbor-with-swing-kit/" target="_blank">Arbor with Swing Kit</a> is delightful and yes, the swing actually moves!&nbsp;</div> <div> <br /></div> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZFRZgEWJQKRI4073mGB97CGk2PAvQsHQ4m7HsvIfuVwKPHVjfnyjDcJH2ZYLrzEOUgCfDynr-wcwt6FJpuXiMej-xOy5fHKp3ywrVFi38OGiZGgLVDzHegzCe18T99AdsZY2B2wsNB60/s1600/t2s-arbor-with-swing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZFRZgEWJQKRI4073mGB97CGk2PAvQsHQ4m7HsvIfuVwKPHVjfnyjDcJH2ZYLrzEOUgCfDynr-wcwt6FJpuXiMej-xOy5fHKp3ywrVFi38OGiZGgLVDzHegzCe18T99AdsZY2B2wsNB60/s1600/t2s-arbor-with-swing.jpg" height="316" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 1:48 scale <a href="http://www.true2scale.com/1-48-arbor-with-swing-kit/" target="_blank">Arbor with Swing Kit</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <br /></div> <div> The <a href="http://www.true2scale.com/1-48-pergola-kit/" target="_blank">Pergola Kit</a> is the perfect setting for an outdoor tea party.&nbsp;</div> <div> <br /></div> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWbSv6PF1ji20ds8zfX867nFmz-5rvgXI14A9XRBuuxoJGiU78G6UBFHjXsiH9CIunQtSQtpucYx6skKmG4OlwqYUV5P6Q1tDXmDgCpYkZH2Lyp_TYl9HJAPEzvkMnrI4DAOdcb2-_A_o/s1600/t2s-pergola-and-table-chairs-set.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWbSv6PF1ji20ds8zfX867nFmz-5rvgXI14A9XRBuuxoJGiU78G6UBFHjXsiH9CIunQtSQtpucYx6skKmG4OlwqYUV5P6Q1tDXmDgCpYkZH2Lyp_TYl9HJAPEzvkMnrI4DAOdcb2-_A_o/s1600/t2s-pergola-and-table-chairs-set.jpg" height="316" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 1:48 scale <a href="http://www.true2scale.com/1-48-pergola-kit/" target="_blank">Pergola Kit</a> and <a href="http://www.true2scale.com/1-48-wrought-iron-table-and-chairs-kit/" target="_blank">Table and Chairs Kit</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <br /></div> <div> A very tiny, quarter scale kit that includes a <a href="http://www.true2scale.com/1-48-wrought-iron-table-and-chairs-kit/" target="_blank">table with a "tile" top and chairs</a> with fancy backs (the motif is included) fits into any garden decor.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <i>Happy Spring!</i></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"> Subscribe to our email newsletter for special offers and news: http://eepurl.com/j3Dub</div>

  • Janice Crawley and a Mini Trip to Asia

    While at the Sarasota Show, I stumbled upon an artisan's work that I was not familiar with. Her name is Janice Crawley, from Winnipeg, Canada. Janice is a Fellow of IGMA and works in porcelain. I am particularly fond of her whimsical teapots (if you read between the lines, it means I'm starting a new collection - oh dear)!<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYoI9b1eJKrKVOFOw9HZ8Aeu-Af9tJRURuFDecS5qFfMd3G_s69R7q-VeM9n_8jEuAC59X6oRtk4RdiYXXdYC5md7e4EmbRX6nRuTNGEHSMH2Tq26m30Ozcb_hi9TZ_SDKFVuqWEj1jZY/s1600/teapots.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYoI9b1eJKrKVOFOw9HZ8Aeu-Af9tJRURuFDecS5qFfMd3G_s69R7q-VeM9n_8jEuAC59X6oRtk4RdiYXXdYC5md7e4EmbRX6nRuTNGEHSMH2Tq26m30Ozcb_hi9TZ_SDKFVuqWEj1jZY/s1600/teapots.jpg" height="241" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Teapots by Janice Crawley.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsoMozD3AuDWImWDqX132ALis6zOTk5jvxPLnbmNUWGZ6eHkabM3Y9_k27uph1VrZTNmzWNqeF-Ih0Xvl3DujOm0eqlzUWYCTMh479I5jRDg2lkaxOQneTU0voYOnv7f-1KNZCbuCoEbs/s1600/elephant-teapot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsoMozD3AuDWImWDqX132ALis6zOTk5jvxPLnbmNUWGZ6eHkabM3Y9_k27uph1VrZTNmzWNqeF-Ih0Xvl3DujOm0eqlzUWYCTMh479I5jRDg2lkaxOQneTU0voYOnv7f-1KNZCbuCoEbs/s1600/elephant-teapot.jpg" height="218" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The elephant has a place for a warmer.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"> Subscribe to our email newsletter for special offers and news: http://eepurl.com/j3Dub</div>

  • 100 Dollhouse Miniature Halloween and Fall Tutorials

    <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiOnfyLKABKcHDUIJ5gB7TvRJ_mWnaX-V11wkQFLljsbkgCK48id-kdRMMNkh_g50Qw1h3dSuKiH3R8SVsSaa9cgiBjPL2NnRub02KCFciWEMOqHxrCKwRMu_oJOatH2qjSWBM3DkwYso/s1600/100-miniature-halloween-tutorials.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiOnfyLKABKcHDUIJ5gB7TvRJ_mWnaX-V11wkQFLljsbkgCK48id-kdRMMNkh_g50Qw1h3dSuKiH3R8SVsSaa9cgiBjPL2NnRub02KCFciWEMOqHxrCKwRMu_oJOatH2qjSWBM3DkwYso/s320/100-miniature-halloween-tutorials.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <a href="//www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrue2scale.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F09%2F100-dollhouse-miniature-halloween-and.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-dzcfsRsfYBk%2FUjxrRSdwT9I%2FAAAAAAAABhI%2FiLaufLOV-aY%2Fs1600%2F100-miniature-halloween-tutorials.jpg&description=True2Scale%20%7C%20100%20Links%20to%20Fall%20and%20Halloween%20Dollhouse%20Miniature%20Tutorials" data-pin-do="buttonPin" data-pin-config="above"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a> <br /> Enjoy these links to dollhouse miniature tutorials for Halloween and Fall while sipping a mug of hot apple cider! These are a followup to the 50 tutorials that I posted in 2012 (below). If you would like to share a link to a Halloween or Fall theme tutorial, please leave a comment below. <i>Suggestions are always welcome!</i><br /> <br /> <ol> <li><a href="http://cauldroncraftminiatures.blogspot.com/2009/07/dollhouse-miniature-tutorial-how-to.html" target="_blank">How to find spooky bits</a>&nbsp;Cauldron Craft Miniatures</li> <li><a href="http://cauldroncraftminiatures.blogspot.com/2010/01/tutorial-how-to-build-your-own-pumpkin.html" target="_blank">Pumpkin fairy house</a> Cauldron Craft Miniatures</li> <li><a href="http://cauldroncraftminiatures.blogspot.com/2009/08/miniature-tutorial-how-to-make-your-own.html" target="_blank">Make Your Own Spooky Dollhouse</a> Cauldron Craft Miniatures</li> <li><a href="http://afminimansion.blogspot.com/2012/10/spooky-shutter-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Spooky shutters</a> The Addams Family</li> <li><a href="http://joannswansondiyminiatures.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-witchs-kitchen.html" target="_blank">The Witch's Kitchen</a> Joann Swanson DIY Miniatures</li> <li><a href="http://www.otterine.com/blog/blog1.php/mossy-steps" target="_blank">Mossy steps and fall leaves</a> otterine</li> <li><a href="http://joannswansondiyminiatures.blogspot.com/2010/10/consummate-bibliophile.html" target="_blank">The Consummate Bibliophile</a> Joann Swanson DIY Miniatures</li> <li><a href="http://agdollcrafts.com/halloween-lollipops-ag-doll-food-tutorial/" target="_blank">Halloween lollipops</a> agdollcrafts</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=QOAQNkv3VUA" target="_blank">Halloween cake</a> AkameruKawaii via Youtube</li> <li><a href="http://www.ginabellousdolls.com/mini-witches-hat-tutorial/" target="_blank">Witch Hat</a> Gina Bellous Dolls</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/miniaturepriceguides/ig/Vintage-Thanksgiving-Postcards/" target="_blank">Thanksgiving postcard printables</a> about.com</li> <li><a href="http://www.papiermache.co.uk/tutorials/miniature-halloween-decorations/" target="_blank">Paper mache decorations</a> The Paper Mache Resource</li> <li><a href="http://tweetypetieproducts.blogspot.com/2010/10/tutorial-miniature-leaves.html" target="_blank">Leaves</a> Tweety Petie Products</li> <li><a href="http://www.julieoldcrow.com/tutorials/nutpie/nutpie.htm" target="_blank">Acorn nut pie for woodland miniatures</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Julie Old Crow</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/scaleminiatures/ss/Make-a-Miniature-Mayflower-With-A-Walnut-Shell-Hull.htm" target="_blank">Mayflower boat from a walnut shell</a> about.com</li> <li><a href="http://www.julieoldcrow.com/tutorials/cornhuskdolly/cornhuskdolly.htm" target="_blank">Corn husk doll</a> Julie Old Crow</li> <li><a href="http://www.julieoldcrow.com/tutorials/mushrooms/mushrooms.htm" target="_blank">Fairy mushrooms</a> Julie Old Crow</li> <li><a href="http://www.squidoo.com/miniature-potion-bottle-project" target="_blank">Potion bottles</a> MiniMaker via squidoo</li> <li><a href="http://weelittledelights.blogspot.cz/2012/10/miniature-witch-hat-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Witch hat</a> Wee Little Delights</li> <li><a href="http://www.onesixthwarriors.com/forum/sixth-scale-action-figure-news-reviews-discussion/72303-tutorial-making-felt-hats.html" target="_blank">Felt hats</a> Tony Barton via onesixthwarriors.com</li> <li><a href="http://minttumeirami.blogspot.com/2012/04/kurpitsa-pumpkin.html" target="_blank">Pumpkin on a vine</a> minttumeirami</li> <li><a href="http://minttumeirami.blogspot.com/2012/08/rasymatto-rag-rug.html" target="_blank">Rag rug</a> minttumeirami</li> <li><a href="http://www.creamalice.com/Coin_conseils/Halloween/Lampe_citrouille/Lampe_citrouille.htm" target="_blank">Pumpkin lamp</a> (in French) Creamalice</li> <li><a href="http://minis-sole.blogspot.com/2012/01/tutorial-candelabro.html" target="_blank">Candelabra</a> (in Spanish) Sole Garcia Zamora</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.ucoz.co.uk/publ/1-1-0-13" target="_blank">Mince pies</a> Lisitza's Mini Kawaii</li> <li><a href="http://momyrun.deviantart.com/art/Apple-Pie-Miniature-Tutorial-321812558" target="_blank">Apple pie</a> momyrun via deviantart.com</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOgWPAxoGO8" target="_blank">Fantasy trees</a> 2paintminiatures via youtube</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBf-RgQiFOo" target="_blank">Apple pie and Apples</a> SugarCharmShop via youtube</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd2HM-3PWf4" target="_blank">Lemon Heads candy</a> jisfruit via youtube</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQTZxmd76JI" target="_blank">Pumpkin pie</a> Garden of Imagination via youtube</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvdHExPFbsE" target="_blank">Halloween garden</a> miniaturegardenshopp via youtube</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iupH4RoLaU4" target="_blank">Spider cake</a> collbn via youtube</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBji45kPlFk&amp;list=PLQMRnnqkUyGgJu_ROWLJ_RalCXxWkuzNO" target="_blank">Pumpkin teapot</a> Garden of Imagination via youtube</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9QBb0Yaf58&amp;list=PLQMRnnqkUyGgJu_ROWLJ_RalCXxWkuzNO" target="_blank">Pumpkin</a> Garden of Imagination via youtube</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIIilw8X3Xg&amp;list=PLQMRnnqkUyGgJu_ROWLJ_RalCXxWkuzNO" target="_blank">Phantom of the Opera mask</a> Garden of Imagination via youtube</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpYV6Xxuac8&amp;list=PLQMRnnqkUyGgJu_ROWLJ_RalCXxWkuzNO" target="_blank">Ghost animals</a> Garden of Imagination via youtube</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4reng2owV70&amp;list=PLQMRnnqkUyGgJu_ROWLJ_RalCXxWkuzNO" target="_blank">Face jars</a> Garden of Imagination via youtube</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iW51XnbVfM&amp;list=PLQMRnnqkUyGgJu_ROWLJ_RalCXxWkuzNO" target="_blank">Melted candles</a> Garden of Imagination via youtube</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzSGzOAfYvk" target="_blank">Caramel apples</a> joannesminis via youtube</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp0dGI41TKY" target="_blank">Pears</a> joannesminis via youtube</li> <li><a href="http://torisaur.blogspot.com/2012/11/how-to-fairy-wood-stove.html" target="_blank">Wood stove</a> torisaur.blogspot.com</li> <li><a href="http://1inchminisbykris.blogspot.com/2013/09/1-inch-scale-country-buffet-how-to-make.html" target="_blank">Country style buffet from matboard</a> 1 inch minis by Kris</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/miniatureprojects/ss/cattails.htm" target="_blank">Cattails</a>&nbsp;about.com</li> <li><a href="http://www.minimotion.com/HOWTO/quarterpumpkinhowto.html" target="_blank">Quarter scale pumpkin house</a> minimotion.com</li> <li><a href="http://www.minimotion.com/HOWTO/scarytreeinstructions.html" target="_blank">Scary trees</a> minimotion.com</li> 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target="_blank">Apples</a>&nbsp;Barbara Dezza via CDHM</li> <li><a href="http://youtu.be/9Iz-lpJwxKY" target="_blank">Candy apples</a>&nbsp;GardenofImagination via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://youtu.be/eBz43QsnYUs" target="_blank">Halloween candles</a>&nbsp;collbn via YouTube&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://youtu.be/yc3eNAotv94" target="_blank">Jack-o'-lantern</a>&nbsp;collbn via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://youtu.be/BTNC6cC7TaA" target="_blank">Candy corn</a>&nbsp;collbn via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://youtu.be/qumSWBv6ZdQ" target="_blank">Chocolate candy bars</a>&nbsp;GardenofImagination via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://youtu.be/hjdYtd2QB1o" target="_blank">Halloween candy</a>&nbsp;joannesminis via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://youtu.be/7EGOb1lHNyc" target="_blank">Halloween flowers (black roses)</a><span id="goog_1486716372"></span><span id="goog_1486716373"></span><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/"></a>&nbsp;collbn via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://pixiedustminiatures.blogspot.com/2012/08/tutorial-published.html" target="_blank">Grinning pumpkin cauldron</a>&nbsp;Pixie Dust Miniatures</li> <li><a href="http://pannikins.homestead.com/hallobrew.html" target="_blank">Witch's brew</a>&nbsp;Mary Eccher</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/dollshouseplants/ss/Make-Dolls-House-Miniature-Spider-Chrysanthemums.htm" target="_blank">Spider chrysanthemums</a>&nbsp;about.com</li> <li><a href="http://youtu.be/t5y_082ucyI" target="_blank">Fall decoration (bucket planter and pumpkin)</a>&nbsp;joannesminis via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://jicolin.free.fr/p_bonsai.htm" target="_blank">Bonsia/spooky tree technique</a>&nbsp;jicolin.free.fr</li> <li><a href="http://jicolin.free.fr/p_paillasson.htm" target="_blank">Braided mat</a>&nbsp;jicolin.free.fr</li> <li><a href="http://youtu.be/LnfOfaD0mDo" target="_blank">Bushel basket</a>&nbsp;joannesminis via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://youtu.be/MRe0kT9IKjI" target="_blank">Ghost</a>&nbsp;joannesminis via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://www.squidoo.com/miniature-potion-bottle-project" target="_blank">Potion bottles</a>&nbsp;MiniMaker via Squidoo</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpDUKw4ex2k&amp;feature=share&amp;list=UUzY_zHmIwL-EDU3mAv8PlUw" target="_blank">Harry Potter Jawbind Potion</a>&nbsp;Toni Ellison via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YokgkGr5PKg&amp;feature=share&amp;list=UUzY_zHmIwL-EDU3mAv8PlUw" target="_blank">Harry Potter Mandrake Restorative Draught</a>&nbsp;Toni Ellison via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFEMbkwQhHo&amp;feature=share&amp;list=UUzY_zHmIwL-EDU3mAv8PlUw" target="_blank">Harry Potter Drink of Despair</a>&nbsp;Toni Ellison via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoDXDc_HADw&amp;feature=share&amp;list=UUzY_zHmIwL-EDU3mAv8PlUw" target="_blank">Harry Potter Skele-Gro Potion</a>&nbsp;Toni Ellison via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://pannikins.homestead.com/hmc_cdonut.html" target="_blank">Cider and cinnamon donuts&nbsp;</a>Mary Eccher</li> <li><a href="http://pannikins.homestead.com/canning1.html" target="_blank">Canning vegetables</a>&nbsp;Mary Eccher</li> <li><a href="http://1inchminisbykris.blogspot.com/search/label/how%20to%20make%20a%20miniature%20canner%201%3A12%20scale" target="_blank">Canning pot</a>&nbsp;1 inch minis by Kris</li> <li><a href="http://1inchminisbykris.blogspot.com/search/label/How%20To%20Make%20a%20Miniature%20%22Marble%22%20Topped%20Wine%20Rack" target="_blank">Wine rack</a>&nbsp;1 inch minis by Kris</li> <li><a href="http://www.cdhm.org/tutorials/learn-to-make-a-spooky-witch-broom.html" target="_blank">Witch's broom</a>&nbsp;Jody Raines via CDHM</li> <li><a href="http://www.gminiature.com/Shoe-Making.html" target="_blank">Ladies boots</a>&nbsp;gminiature.com</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/makeminiatureplants/ss/cornstalks.htm" target="_blank">Corn stalks</a>&nbsp;about.com</li> <li><a href="http://jicolin.free.fr/p_mais.htm" target="_blank">Dried Corn</a>&nbsp;jicolin.free.fr</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/makeminiatureanimals/ss/Make-A-Poseable-Miniature-Needlefelt-Cat.htm" target="_blank">Needlefelted cat</a>&nbsp;about.com</li> <li><a href="http://www.lapappadolce.net/gattino-in-lana-cardata/" target="_blank">Kitten made from wool</a>&nbsp;lapappadolce (in Italian)</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/makeminiatureanimals/ss/miniflyingbats.htm" target="_blank">Flying bats</a>&nbsp;about.com</li> <li><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/571835502oijxpp" target="_blank">1:48 Scale Moonshines</a>&nbsp;smallpackages via webshots</li> <li><a href="http://wannainelpaso.com/smallerscale/making_stargazer_lilies.shtml" target="_blank">1:48 scale lilies/fall arrangement</a>&nbsp;Wanna in El Paso</li> <li><a href="http://wannainelpaso.com/smallerscale/lauras_roadhouse.shtml" target="_blank">1:48 scale Laura's roadhouse</a>&nbsp;Wanna in El Paso</li> <li><a href="http://youtu.be/rNRYMgwwa5M" target="_blank">Skeleton</a>&nbsp;joannesminis via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://wannainelpaso.com/tutorials/skeleton_crew.shtml" target="_blank">Fixing up a cheap skeleton</a>&nbsp;Wanna in El Paso</li> <li><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2063326410034817961WyLPxz" target="_blank">Rat</a>&nbsp;Alice Zinn via webshots</li> <li><a href="http://www.collectors-club-of-great-britain.co.uk/Features/How-to-Create-a-Wizards-Set--A-12th-Scale-Dolls-House-Project/_ft667" target="_blank">Wizard's set</a>&nbsp;Collector's Club</li> <li><a href="http://joannswansondiyminiatures.blogspot.com/2011/09/halloween-peddlers-cart.html" target="_blank">A Halloween peddler's cart</a>&nbsp;Joann Swanson</li> <li><a href="http://joannswansondiyminiatures.blogspot.com/2010/09/bit-of-autumn-part-1-time-period-after.html" target="_blank">A bit of Autumn</a>&nbsp;Joann Swanson</li> <li><a href="http://www.cdhm.org/tutorials/learn-to-create-miniature-potatoes.html" target="_blank">Potatoes</a>&nbsp;Barbara Dezza via CDHM</li> <li><a href="http://www.cdhm.org/tutorials/learn-to-sculpt-pumpkins.html" target="_blank">Pumpkins</a>&nbsp;Sandra Keller Palesch via CDHM</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/dollhouseneedlework/ig/Miniature-Pumpkin-Needlework/" target="_blank">Pumpkin needlework design</a>&nbsp;about.com</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/dollshousedolls/ss/Make-A-Range-Of-Dolls-House-Scale-Hats-With-Conical-Crowns-Pilgrims-Hats.htm" target="_blank">Pilgrim's hats</a>&nbsp;about.com</li> <li><a href="http://pannikins.homestead.com/stew1.html" target="_blank">Simmering stews</a>&nbsp;Mary Eccher</li> <li><a href="http://www.mysmallobsession.com/dollhouse-thanksgiving-dinner-video-tutorials.html" target="_blank">Thanksgiving dinner</a>&nbsp;GardenofImagination via YouTube and My Small Obsession</li> <li><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/sherree2/ThanksgivingMiniPrintables" target="_blank">Thanksgiving printables</a>&nbsp;Sherree via Picasa</li> <li><a href="http://pannikins.homestead.com/pumpkin_Pie.html" target="_blank">Pumpkin pie</a>&nbsp;Mary Eccher</li> </ol> <div> Additional tutorials suggested by readers:</div> <div> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.otterine.com/blog/blog1.php/merry-scarecrow-tutorial" target="_blank">Scarecrow</a>&nbsp;from Brae at otterine.com</li> <li><a href="http://minitreasures.pbworks.com/w/page/20981706/halloween" target="_blank">Halloween projects</a>&nbsp;minitreasures.pbworks.com</li> </ul> </div> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"> Subscribe to our email newsletter for special offers and news: http://eepurl.com/j3Dub</div>

  • Preparations are Underway for Tucson

    Are you packing your toolkits for Tucson? Hopefully, you can join us for the NAME National Convention starting next week! We are introducing many new kits (the most we've ever brought to a show)! If traveling to Tucson isn't in your schedule, no worries... these kits will be available on our website in late July. I'll send out a newsletter announcement when they are ready, so you may wish to <a href="http://true2scale.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7b08fc1aef8e1920872f07325&amp;id=00dec409b6" target="_blank">sign up for the newsletter</a>.<br /> <br /> <i>Hope to see you in Tucson or another upcoming show!</i><br /> <i><br /></i> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmpvKqxscSJU_6YWGw-kbbEwsuU6JjgpQxLYWlqs18oD_LT5mDT0_klAhUQFv6FnlWTzuk2xFNCMj7qS-xqjR2dMUv3yQTqvunZrypa32VddKp-jNCHuyJdiNXfHmwBzH5SzuEuYmhsFE/s800/coffin-profile-clip.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmpvKqxscSJU_6YWGw-kbbEwsuU6JjgpQxLYWlqs18oD_LT5mDT0_klAhUQFv6FnlWTzuk2xFNCMj7qS-xqjR2dMUv3yQTqvunZrypa32VddKp-jNCHuyJdiNXfHmwBzH5SzuEuYmhsFE/s320/coffin-profile-clip.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Creepy Coffin Kit may be decorated with 5 new Halloween glitter houses and blue LEDs.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnf12FHaV6GTH7r6UpKuwc8MeaiQkD1dVEB6hnfiopGqAmOXvygHHrhkR4ipXsCUpIZwiJ7CyIu4g_CAl68IvMB-xo1trARTqnvdVdEjoD-qW5sLNSGmiaPBV1PfBin4QFKjgAZvVkhFo/s600/glitter-house.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnf12FHaV6GTH7r6UpKuwc8MeaiQkD1dVEB6hnfiopGqAmOXvygHHrhkR4ipXsCUpIZwiJ7CyIu4g_CAl68IvMB-xo1trARTqnvdVdEjoD-qW5sLNSGmiaPBV1PfBin4QFKjgAZvVkhFo/s320/glitter-house.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scream and shOuthouse with blue LED.; 1 of 5 new Halloween glitter houses for the Creepy Coffin Kit.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig8g7P-Bv2dwwm70z7VyXqmNsdpD8O-o6_Mb1XAmaHLiayuccVLdELJfTtGdn_IGblQKJRqgvr5fJh_BWCQ6dWpKCzJy5U9NWM6sm1R1SoWju9xNI7-i-gy-F0fAG4jCrtWlOq3-6KR5k/s600/1-48-vintage-xmas-stove.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig8g7P-Bv2dwwm70z7VyXqmNsdpD8O-o6_Mb1XAmaHLiayuccVLdELJfTtGdn_IGblQKJRqgvr5fJh_BWCQ6dWpKCzJy5U9NWM6sm1R1SoWju9xNI7-i-gy-F0fAG4jCrtWlOq3-6KR5k/s320/1-48-vintage-xmas-stove.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quarter scale, vintage style stove kit.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX14EAHyYOrY-1pgutrHUFFQ_AAcpvossd4K4sewj0y358xgVTynNtqRaDzg0IRo5na_CVh6r6_4XK7jiJNzXD7Vr6HL-sI2ieGsbkiVWhxzYMr8i9j1nDNGXtyMBtGQ92knnub5frB5M/s400/interior2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX14EAHyYOrY-1pgutrHUFFQ_AAcpvossd4K4sewj0y358xgVTynNtqRaDzg0IRo5na_CVh6r6_4XK7jiJNzXD7Vr6HL-sI2ieGsbkiVWhxzYMr8i9j1nDNGXtyMBtGQ92knnub5frB5M/s320/interior2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quarter scale Pyramid Kit, in conjunction with <a href="http://www.stewartdollhousecreations.com/" target="_blank">Stewart Dollhouse Creations</a>.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk1sLsUQsadbd7sIVkT0ooERYXUhpXRSKl_eFu5chTxaDw7ie8V5WuFsfCRDv9HZ3mjbDAhLiXC5iqXJNjv1gWN_JtmmMFxNDUEoqzHaxAofiFgQ_DRBOSA-ObW8fVVoGQehqEbP5rgd4/s400/table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk1sLsUQsadbd7sIVkT0ooERYXUhpXRSKl_eFu5chTxaDw7ie8V5WuFsfCRDv9HZ3mjbDAhLiXC5iqXJNjv1gWN_JtmmMFxNDUEoqzHaxAofiFgQ_DRBOSA-ObW8fVVoGQehqEbP5rgd4/s320/table.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quarter scale party scene for mummies; kit by Stewart Dollhouse Creations</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqB8paMOkJU7-KuCbXEZ5Mq7I1YbPl-KYoJ9zZY20O23EH5vOe8HNqMnVaAckAtcgzDZ-1RDY0Ozw2RVz8AlRrbyjcEhwA7aOFlI8MpT5NmAlPirQqiGj5FktT54TNRKxf-6Y7HhzFoec/s400/exterior.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqB8paMOkJU7-KuCbXEZ5Mq7I1YbPl-KYoJ9zZY20O23EH5vOe8HNqMnVaAckAtcgzDZ-1RDY0Ozw2RVz8AlRrbyjcEhwA7aOFlI8MpT5NmAlPirQqiGj5FktT54TNRKxf-6Y7HhzFoec/s320/exterior.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPKEJ-SsxuuQS6Lc0-WSUKjJCoBOV27Juyw4ujsAUk0jBUNhdw4Iqqglol051kksSstpWZllKhAABprgJRz2x97eSCWuZREMHSOvdKeRx-TAoXyXJ9ydHNtE7qGm-pDGg3grpTqI-rUAA/s600/IMGP6122.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPKEJ-SsxuuQS6Lc0-WSUKjJCoBOV27Juyw4ujsAUk0jBUNhdw4Iqqglol051kksSstpWZllKhAABprgJRz2x97eSCWuZREMHSOvdKeRx-TAoXyXJ9ydHNtE7qGm-pDGg3grpTqI-rUAA/s320/IMGP6122.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2 quarter scale kits: fireplace with icicles and glitter houses.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <i><br /></i><div class="blogger-post-footer"> Subscribe to our email newsletter for special offers and news: http://eepurl.com/j3Dub</div>

  • Inspiration from Giverny

    On our recent trip to Giverny, it was easy to see how Claude Monet drew inspiration from his amazing gardens and the surroundings of this quaint village. Now a home to the Giverny Museum of Impressionism, gift shops, and restaurants, Giverny is abloom with enchanting fragrances and colors!<br /> <br /> <br /> <embed flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&amp;hl=en_US&amp;feat=flashalbum&amp;RGB=0x000000&amp;feed=https%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2F110574739010792507839%2Falbumid%2F5893414649259689665%3Falt%3Drss%26kind%3Dphoto%26authkey%3DGv1sRgCIqKmu3Qj-aUuQE%26hl%3Den_US" height="267" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" src="https://static.googleusercontent.com/external_content/picasaweb.googleusercontent.com/slideshow.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400"></embed><div class="blogger-post-footer"> Subscribe to our email newsletter for special offers and news: http://eepurl.com/j3Dub</div>

  • Tucson Workshops Still Have Openings!

    <div class="p1"> This is your last opportunity to sign up for our workshops at the NAME National Convention in Tucson, July 8-14. <b>Registration closes May 31</b>. This year, we are offering two workshops:</div> <div class="p1"> <br /></div> <div class="p1" style="text-align: left;"> <b>A Night in the Museum</b></div> <div class="p1" style="text-align: left;"> Mon., July 8 - Tues., July 9. This is not your typical Egyptian pyramid; it’s a Mummy’s Day party complete with tiny treats! On Monday, students will build a <b>1:48 scale</b> pyramid, age, and apply a “magical mummy mixture” to the exterior, construct the Egyptian style furnishings, electrify the room with a battery-powered LED, and apply the wall, ceiling and floor designs. Students will learn different aging and finishing techniques. On Tuesday, students will create quarter scale treats with Ruth Stewart. She will teach polymer clay blending techniques as students make cake pops in pyramid and mummy shapes, create a cake decorated with Egyptian motifs, and tiny cupcakes with a mold that will be yours to keep. A menagerie of tiny laser cut mummies and camels will be provided to decorate the scene. <a href="http://true2scale.com/contact-us/" target="_blank">Contact Carol for registration info</a>.&nbsp;</div> <div class="p1" style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk5fnW0YbhKFELFPT4xd4sLuZhQof8z8mHBsJm_YsPZmqqG2onEuhDEBT4eEiRfVuCZ__HUaE7UZOmM2GZdFX0yRZwD3D3aAWMBz2H8LSEnQckLmu56bxf7aGt1eKVLCQI1AkiQ1A6EhI/s1600/interior2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk5fnW0YbhKFELFPT4xd4sLuZhQof8z8mHBsJm_YsPZmqqG2onEuhDEBT4eEiRfVuCZ__HUaE7UZOmM2GZdFX0yRZwD3D3aAWMBz2H8LSEnQckLmu56bxf7aGt1eKVLCQI1AkiQ1A6EhI/s400/interior2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_D_JN2-4Vhq5x4J6d_-U3RISEBqBRmwSFTQLrTOvQVia-9pJwDBf5Cboup5GIm7YE-1QfU_SU-rgb0cCbdwCYS_gcDq_6bFPuJJy7f3JpJsYGXO9_fUxXyBeXxtUvxaVlZVJydh8IDG4/s1600/exterior.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_D_JN2-4Vhq5x4J6d_-U3RISEBqBRmwSFTQLrTOvQVia-9pJwDBf5Cboup5GIm7YE-1QfU_SU-rgb0cCbdwCYS_gcDq_6bFPuJJy7f3JpJsYGXO9_fUxXyBeXxtUvxaVlZVJydh8IDG4/s400/exterior.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">A quick and easy technique for finishing the exterior will be taught.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsS57aiOBKWgDqXWt4XO_zOinMrtL1UzIczjQ7TUVLGHcjC-y8udIC8K6TMgmV8M9NuLO3LcV65X_u8McuLw0kafPndD37EKVkYNcdtngPMtF-6xvRec2NXoo6pTTalFSwsPW9Qv6jgSU/s1600/table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsS57aiOBKWgDqXWt4XO_zOinMrtL1UzIczjQ7TUVLGHcjC-y8udIC8K6TMgmV8M9NuLO3LcV65X_u8McuLw0kafPndD37EKVkYNcdtngPMtF-6xvRec2NXoo6pTTalFSwsPW9Qv6jgSU/s400/table.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Students will create Egyptian-inspired treats in <b>quarter scale</b> with Ruth Stewart.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="p1"> <b>Silent Night Fireplace with Glitter Houses</b></div> <div class="p1"> Wed., July 10. Create an all-white, snowy, village scene on a beautiful, <b>1” scale</b> fireplace. Make a winterscape on the mantel; add an ice skating pond, trees, and a hill for the church to rise above the village. When the LED lights are switched on, the snow sparkles and the houses glow warmly! Sparkly icicles and a snowflake garland complete your fireplace decor. <a href="http://true2scale.com/contact-us/" target="_blank">Contact Carol for registration info</a>. <i>Hurry, there are only a couple of spaces left!</i></div> <div class="p1"> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLVb7DYgz08CSYIp8IFWabmKjBQRhduE8cUNKfFSqkfzH7_zzj-aBjP2JGu5HGORexiP5rD8gjqCJCn3nHBOPPcJHo3GwZPbAbgOBy9FYbZWgzUpZHLwwZg_wETh3gwFEPYGUrlV-PmxI/s1600/mantel-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLVb7DYgz08CSYIp8IFWabmKjBQRhduE8cUNKfFSqkfzH7_zzj-aBjP2JGu5HGORexiP5rD8gjqCJCn3nHBOPPcJHo3GwZPbAbgOBy9FYbZWgzUpZHLwwZg_wETh3gwFEPYGUrlV-PmxI/s400/mantel-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Create and light 3 houses. Winterscape a mantel with an ice skating pond.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPJXNRgmJprMpAjsZsosifYPs8LOyT-ZmYasEu1YaKCOLUBFivp9V4RL2ZaJD08PU_2gGe1Y9dvm1TdyEwlBCrT5aRfslc9GGq8rPUL_6ZeSQvbai5SDP3kF5tpXHh9cHZrkb1A_V3N9Y/s1600/fireplace1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPJXNRgmJprMpAjsZsosifYPs8LOyT-ZmYasEu1YaKCOLUBFivp9V4RL2ZaJD08PU_2gGe1Y9dvm1TdyEwlBCrT5aRfslc9GGq8rPUL_6ZeSQvbai5SDP3kF5tpXHh9cHZrkb1A_V3N9Y/s400/fireplace1.jpg" width="367" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fireplace is included.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="p1"> <br /></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"> Subscribe to our email newsletter for special offers and news: http://eepurl.com/j3Dub</div>

  • Texas Miniature Showcase 2013

    <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmQypSaxV1nUTDQehDa8jYsTPk6NGUiV50Q03DKzutL3UwcGYaD8FnrqBVaiO4X7hPJL_9nAfHYdOUV062bm_YgGDmXibs3yMRB-fX7KQdTNyYjUu7yxpHIuBBxTHVA7953d8KJh8fyz4/s1600/helen-david.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmQypSaxV1nUTDQehDa8jYsTPk6NGUiV50Q03DKzutL3UwcGYaD8FnrqBVaiO4X7hPJL_9nAfHYdOUV062bm_YgGDmXibs3yMRB-fX7KQdTNyYjUu7yxpHIuBBxTHVA7953d8KJh8fyz4/s400/helen-david.jpg" width="281" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">Arrangement by Helen David.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Mr. T2S and I enjoyed returning to Dallas and seeing the friends that we had made last year. It was the one year anniversary of my miniature teaching career! This year, the class made little wreaths with a glitter house inside.&nbsp;</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzWPqAnD2mZ2qyiNvaRuk9W9XBaZ1nT0rNWKFRv6AtE5EJqIkciFOHDskYE3BE7d2Yd3xqOuRPcp-sp6VvzkcbPn4oryIhS9Y4LYsk1kxgHw0AqEl7Dhx3zW7m2ryrLfky0BmZOo0DUjA/s1600/wreath2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzWPqAnD2mZ2qyiNvaRuk9W9XBaZ1nT0rNWKFRv6AtE5EJqIkciFOHDskYE3BE7d2Yd3xqOuRPcp-sp6VvzkcbPn4oryIhS9Y4LYsk1kxgHw0AqEl7Dhx3zW7m2ryrLfky0BmZOo0DUjA/s400/wreath2.jpg" width="270" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNfx_lyuCwoUpU4jkl1aoGFC4wDIMyxvAiVOckVzNK8V_aFhA9ZoqjiVpTOVbGMBaCsYwfaZO91CAMD22V35QB06Ssm25aYFwFO6Kz2glo2q3-HOYiF7ZudU57P8GDLxOoNhj1slusrbE/s1600/wreath1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNfx_lyuCwoUpU4jkl1aoGFC4wDIMyxvAiVOckVzNK8V_aFhA9ZoqjiVpTOVbGMBaCsYwfaZO91CAMD22V35QB06Ssm25aYFwFO6Kz2glo2q3-HOYiF7ZudU57P8GDLxOoNhj1slusrbE/s400/wreath1.jpg" width="242" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbee2rklo6SPViV-OumX0gP67ScHdvWccRcHkSbieaKGzuT3BWGLKHi7smpMB1LVvTWB9cFB_JEEOq-ot8oeMk9BJYc_P-hS2zvymM3-O7LewvB30t-ua7XP04-OpbWtDtuEqvAOtcy-A/s1600/IMG_2528.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbee2rklo6SPViV-OumX0gP67ScHdvWccRcHkSbieaKGzuT3BWGLKHi7smpMB1LVvTWB9cFB_JEEOq-ot8oeMk9BJYc_P-hS2zvymM3-O7LewvB30t-ua7XP04-OpbWtDtuEqvAOtcy-A/s400/IMG_2528.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> The exhibits drew crowds all weekend. These are some talented ladies!<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjDJkiTNEwNEOVf3NoE6pxlPS32tjaIl8iWEQsXnDwkDY-uQ_J6RmR_JTEYwqXNbrxTW1JR8aPpy_YnGj1_hG3AHgvuN8nIgVEeR9BtlFhNaJU-i1MBng-qVgLbZRP7e3aDzqzAP4ue_o/s1600/qs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjDJkiTNEwNEOVf3NoE6pxlPS32tjaIl8iWEQsXnDwkDY-uQ_J6RmR_JTEYwqXNbrxTW1JR8aPpy_YnGj1_hG3AHgvuN8nIgVEeR9BtlFhNaJU-i1MBng-qVgLbZRP7e3aDzqzAP4ue_o/s400/qs.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A porch scene in quarter scale by Karen Carter.</td></tr> </tbody></table> One of the clubs exhibited their chocolate shops. We enjoyed seeing how they incorporated the Eiffel Tower chocolate display kits and the chocolates made from the molds. It's a good thing that the scenes were protected by cases because they looked so decadent!<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6v6u0_RMq9mie1DwJ1dBu5MAozO3CuW_n1aWCSWAZJOhVb3Or1kdVDIpoX8TYCb8nZhX8eXa-g5_wtOiJQY9eswLXl7F_jTUQpomuR8059krb6yhV62cexsXiaZmTCsvIM01oSkq6DbI/s1600/chocolate1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6v6u0_RMq9mie1DwJ1dBu5MAozO3CuW_n1aWCSWAZJOhVb3Or1kdVDIpoX8TYCb8nZhX8eXa-g5_wtOiJQY9eswLXl7F_jTUQpomuR8059krb6yhV62cexsXiaZmTCsvIM01oSkq6DbI/s400/chocolate1.jpg" width="271" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chocolate Shop by Susan Sanchez.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpSKZHKT67FMGjDbrby9kTmaYc7CxEeJ4cfi1n0AvAOe2vowwE7qcd011XD71D_Asetwc_vHEvUUwqxKiR0E9g9dfZQW4zRCxRcnRoRYsQLTVDJ7SIstyLiAM1_Gk0lZEMeIeQjUJqP04/s1600/chocolate2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpSKZHKT67FMGjDbrby9kTmaYc7CxEeJ4cfi1n0AvAOe2vowwE7qcd011XD71D_Asetwc_vHEvUUwqxKiR0E9g9dfZQW4zRCxRcnRoRYsQLTVDJ7SIstyLiAM1_Gk0lZEMeIeQjUJqP04/s400/chocolate2.jpg" width="298" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chocolate Shop by Susan Sanchez.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> The Little Village glitter house kits and icicle shelf edging were incorporated into a cheerful market stall.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyyDIcMxRM4eNfqNeShI-obpPm9CgulZC8Zyr6-so0SySFO-JlAuOX4L9pJa2dG8fu9hyFXC3DuLhLx8_5EeoXW1OufcpAl9geDQ2FGklev1J1dkVFAyjAQ-uQjoUF8-FGAzflZ083V8Q/s1600/market-stall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyyDIcMxRM4eNfqNeShI-obpPm9CgulZC8Zyr6-so0SySFO-JlAuOX4L9pJa2dG8fu9hyFXC3DuLhLx8_5EeoXW1OufcpAl9geDQ2FGklev1J1dkVFAyjAQ-uQjoUF8-FGAzflZ083V8Q/s400/market-stall.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Market stall by Kendra S.</td></tr> </tbody></table> I met Helen David last year in Dallas. Sadly, she passed away this spring. The remainder of Helen's floral arrangements were being sold by her daughter. Helen was known for creating historically and seasonally accurate floral arrangements. Her legacy will continue as her daughter will make the laser cut flowers available through the website, <a href="http://helendavidflowers.com/">helendavidflowers.com</a>.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuySIlQIM2iCCSpA09Ro5ZEqveoeZ1HTNcd5rbev0YjwYAZePeIX4Qd0FXd2XZzReP7AJbQ4I4NdLf4O41HOH2otJSlYc81c3MEObJP4PuDGhAoXMnDxVBC5YJaBr3xPIDGlis6_Qiymk/s1600/helen-david2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuySIlQIM2iCCSpA09Ro5ZEqveoeZ1HTNcd5rbev0YjwYAZePeIX4Qd0FXd2XZzReP7AJbQ4I4NdLf4O41HOH2otJSlYc81c3MEObJP4PuDGhAoXMnDxVBC5YJaBr3xPIDGlis6_Qiymk/s400/helen-david2.jpg" width="303" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Floral arrangements by Helen David.</td></tr> </tbody></table> Lisa Engler (<a href="http://lisaslittlethings.com/index.html" target="_blank">Lisa's Little Things</a>) offered kits and finished items to complete a 1:12 coffee shoppe. It is l-o-v-e-l-y!<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg96lhYQClZ_SvyuV5FvTSE9-2cbhkMLSKJa9DTG0-4qDFYh4e-YxM4WB-ReT07xtBQ3MLBjcBTbMJstY9A0LF3h7_154zdUQdLMXWhnIEuB99FY93xKzRjCBiE0SYLnSKZP1_nhamEglY/s1600/bakery1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg96lhYQClZ_SvyuV5FvTSE9-2cbhkMLSKJa9DTG0-4qDFYh4e-YxM4WB-ReT07xtBQ3MLBjcBTbMJstY9A0LF3h7_154zdUQdLMXWhnIEuB99FY93xKzRjCBiE0SYLnSKZP1_nhamEglY/s400/bakery1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9_Vufb5OJaF0yYg8rjwztbwChNZsD8bxhVO1YI9IBEfOYX5dHncGFYVcEqf-1Jf7Ky2uqy3EdjPHhUvudJ9a7du7k3lOl8s8PnX59TZ4jr-FgKL4Vb-pwFjnsHYYyvwjcp-Go6ePoX5M/s1600/bakery2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9_Vufb5OJaF0yYg8rjwztbwChNZsD8bxhVO1YI9IBEfOYX5dHncGFYVcEqf-1Jf7Ky2uqy3EdjPHhUvudJ9a7du7k3lOl8s8PnX59TZ4jr-FgKL4Vb-pwFjnsHYYyvwjcp-Go6ePoX5M/s400/bakery2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"> Subscribe to our email newsletter for special offers and news: http://eepurl.com/j3Dub</div>

  • Another Chicago Show Post

    How can I describe this year's Chicago International Show? Hmm... an event that brings together so many wonderful people and amazing miniatures in a great setting! Mr. T2S and I were excited to meet new faces and say hello to our mini friends. And then there were the miniatures... each artist showing their beautifully crafted pieces in carefully arranged displays. From the finest miniature pieces to the affordable do-it-yourself items; the show offered something for everyone.<div> <br /></div> <div> I was <i>awestruck</i>&nbsp;by the work of several artists who incorporated our kits into their pieces. <a href="http://www.tallertargioni.com/" target="_blank">Taller Targioni</a>, from Spain, set our <a href="http://www.true2scale.com/glitter-house-kits/" target="_blank">Snow Village glitter houses</a> (1:12 and 1:24 scales) into gorgeous cabinets! <a href="http://whitledgeburgess.com/studio/" target="_blank">Whitledge-Burgess</a> used our <a href="http://www.true2scale.com/miniature-decals-heirloom-roses/" target="_blank">Heirloom Roses decals and dishes</a> in their new workshop, A Culinary Classic. I felt truly honored!</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> It was fun to meet so many people and put faces to names. <i>Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table. We hope to see you again next year!</i></div> <div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiObCJf_CuyKEQt9B_SSHze73HcDAIooPbF7tEQdZN0ZMGlub9U4C09oJbbi8INg_geXbyh7wqYzNEtSN8MeithqnqxEjUBEq2RTAoE3mdOjCMC7jsixibBeDjh8PVlZ-U8d1KAuF_Lz58/s1600/photo+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiObCJf_CuyKEQt9B_SSHze73HcDAIooPbF7tEQdZN0ZMGlub9U4C09oJbbi8INg_geXbyh7wqYzNEtSN8MeithqnqxEjUBEq2RTAoE3mdOjCMC7jsixibBeDjh8PVlZ-U8d1KAuF_Lz58/s400/photo+2.JPG" width="308" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tallertargioni.com/" target="_blank">Taller Targioni</a> (Spain) offered this cabinet with the T2S Snow Villages.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkFUmysytH-7Xn3-J6NOdTKIEAvsXJh3n4fxuz5tQN-lJVBQp34kfobLpoQypFKm59mxZajLlQXgm6ruRIx1WxrK_mZK0cWcy6mz7hgC4ZQGyHBG_hFetjIvA-UCZzNUtt5Ela2ktVkVk/s1600/photo+6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkFUmysytH-7Xn3-J6NOdTKIEAvsXJh3n4fxuz5tQN-lJVBQp34kfobLpoQypFKm59mxZajLlQXgm6ruRIx1WxrK_mZK0cWcy6mz7hgC4ZQGyHBG_hFetjIvA-UCZzNUtt5Ela2ktVkVk/s400/photo+6.JPG" width="231" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Whitledge-Burgess incorporated the Heirloom Roses decals and dishes &nbsp;into their new <a href="http://whitledgeburgess.com/studio/index.php?main_page=document_general_info&amp;cPath=5_2&amp;products_id=75" target="_blank">workshop</a>.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4WM4dkhUPKBAburC6QTjYxVGy46_qN0ibQHRQMLSy-b51rDZaw7ozekmWbRR1H-AjMZWgNvZzhylsQYoT96YlhuIdK0WWkgEv8orf0O1d3ZA2JYv-mTFazYdohmbmpfB9deJyxIBe4mc/s1600/photo+7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4WM4dkhUPKBAburC6QTjYxVGy46_qN0ibQHRQMLSy-b51rDZaw7ozekmWbRR1H-AjMZWgNvZzhylsQYoT96YlhuIdK0WWkgEv8orf0O1d3ZA2JYv-mTFazYdohmbmpfB9deJyxIBe4mc/s320/photo+7.JPG" width="240" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBxCbAlZX5Oy1m40suLgzbzq74sS9h_ow9J3l8nx4Z2PBdRPBMGHzJsJ10k7DU5xeMVeKO7kvDxL7_WAdXN2WhwmLqEumYRZMjklQo8ekIu1NKx_qKIRqZRz-MQfujyMI4KdSIjA21I7Y/s1600/photo+8.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBxCbAlZX5Oy1m40suLgzbzq74sS9h_ow9J3l8nx4Z2PBdRPBMGHzJsJ10k7DU5xeMVeKO7kvDxL7_WAdXN2WhwmLqEumYRZMjklQo8ekIu1NKx_qKIRqZRz-MQfujyMI4KdSIjA21I7Y/s320/photo+8.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt_qSAsxozWKIRuTwfxGrCEimZ59IewqByoZIL6J3rdy2pBQZCUWe1dVOKDICyA7sFFYksqPNMf_cSFYlc6mVAMylBdSkTfDFWcFSLHtbmoqrjAh4PTkfIfGPUsYgXaEq5oGu8g4nQVks/s1600/photo+3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt_qSAsxozWKIRuTwfxGrCEimZ59IewqByoZIL6J3rdy2pBQZCUWe1dVOKDICyA7sFFYksqPNMf_cSFYlc6mVAMylBdSkTfDFWcFSLHtbmoqrjAh4PTkfIfGPUsYgXaEq5oGu8g4nQVks/s400/photo+3.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"A Culinary Classic" workshop by Whitledge-Burgess.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD62fna4u2Sf5QsxChTkbuByEVksoFRCdp94MvphyTj6ulsspBJTy3oLfO9AcaFSWmqSgvBzQtSh6RtL1WbJDv0KZoOXzuYk5LQCV6H-bMpipp3xwisvHE-aLp_ygOYub3aUFKd7uwKYY/s1600/photo+9.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD62fna4u2Sf5QsxChTkbuByEVksoFRCdp94MvphyTj6ulsspBJTy3oLfO9AcaFSWmqSgvBzQtSh6RtL1WbJDv0KZoOXzuYk5LQCV6H-bMpipp3xwisvHE-aLp_ygOYub3aUFKd7uwKYY/s320/photo+9.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mr. T2S oversees the table while I went on a brief photo excursion!</td></tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"> Subscribe to our email newsletter for special offers and news: http://eepurl.com/j3Dub</div>

  • Preview of Our New Kits

    Finally, I've seen the first robin of Spring, the tulips are poking up, and the brown snow is disappearing! It has been a long, but productive Winter. Mr. T2S and I are looking forward to sharing what we have been working on during those bleak months.&nbsp;<div> <br /></div> <div> Here is a preview of the new things that we will be bringing with us to the Chicago International Show, (April 19-21). These new items will be added to the website soon after the show. <i>Hope to see you in Chicago!</i><div> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiztZ4es7XKCZGEpuWs1irPrwQz9TVRDNuxkb38X1_fQohshv6gd839MOdszm4PqfKlA3YMoWS4SoAg4uZN98W1d_GGvKBG2QwYJ5hgGPmO-IZ4PJcvypECcuQYTdzotbg3FdlD60hsdAM/s1600/glitter-house-tower1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiztZ4es7XKCZGEpuWs1irPrwQz9TVRDNuxkb38X1_fQohshv6gd839MOdszm4PqfKlA3YMoWS4SoAg4uZN98W1d_GGvKBG2QwYJ5hgGPmO-IZ4PJcvypECcuQYTdzotbg3FdlD60hsdAM/s400/glitter-house-tower1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1:12 Scale Glitter House Tower Kit</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiElufOQnQetYF_wrpca3_VzW6EeuCC-TA-VEC5zbWRwhkN31IY3GB8wDfLfJpCxCo8uDNmZ8UFa88uQM72fhbvy4Cr9nRCrpSeeF_QCgOM95oavsDlRSpXPPsKJ12ADJaCOYcYZLv42y0/s1600/true2scale-wkshp-2013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiElufOQnQetYF_wrpca3_VzW6EeuCC-TA-VEC5zbWRwhkN31IY3GB8wDfLfJpCxCo8uDNmZ8UFa88uQM72fhbvy4Cr9nRCrpSeeF_QCgOM95oavsDlRSpXPPsKJ12ADJaCOYcYZLv42y0/s400/true2scale-wkshp-2013.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Up on the Housetop Vintage Decorations; workshop and kit</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaxag_o63bmIiC9MmMB5DK7PIydfqeK9iMr_dWlCpcXsLcoq1ZGhGbTwGwwn9ktW7gU3GyCsDdamOMSu0JAgxqBi3Ot6ki_0eTWwOFZfJTjPKLHPlBhISLeqU1tUpZUDtyfxJuA_aeLZg/s1600/true2scale-wreath-workshop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaxag_o63bmIiC9MmMB5DK7PIydfqeK9iMr_dWlCpcXsLcoq1ZGhGbTwGwwn9ktW7gU3GyCsDdamOMSu0JAgxqBi3Ot6ki_0eTWwOFZfJTjPKLHPlBhISLeqU1tUpZUDtyfxJuA_aeLZg/s400/true2scale-wreath-workshop.jpg" width="245" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1:!2 Scale Glitter House Wreath Kit</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKSHpYXF1duAu3JLlI7hgU-ITGaSxuiq7HXLeQd56RGaVhwfRld7ch8g-_YKWJ60PwpufJjwFpG6mcr8Ii1eBWV_XjOyyslVj7ZUvoVURhAL3ZIw96SDYNg1ZJFLGFqycN_OHatk4JrCo/s1600/1-48-kitchen-shelf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKSHpYXF1duAu3JLlI7hgU-ITGaSxuiq7HXLeQd56RGaVhwfRld7ch8g-_YKWJ60PwpufJjwFpG6mcr8Ii1eBWV_XjOyyslVj7ZUvoVURhAL3ZIw96SDYNg1ZJFLGFqycN_OHatk4JrCo/s400/1-48-kitchen-shelf.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kitchen Shelf with Decals Kit</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9S-ULBRAbLwt-hg6mjQG4tSjdytHpRucYWM88u_vWRSOuv45Xo7a-ccM_j5q_12olTW9dnToSDlAlP5M6cUjJ_oOiwo3oa-vGCgxmyPSRYJLa9nadN9YE5mVSicLetnWMRELDSLPy3tE/s1600/eyes-see-you-green.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9S-ULBRAbLwt-hg6mjQG4tSjdytHpRucYWM88u_vWRSOuv45Xo7a-ccM_j5q_12olTW9dnToSDlAlP5M6cUjJ_oOiwo3oa-vGCgxmyPSRYJLa9nadN9YE5mVSicLetnWMRELDSLPy3tE/s320/eyes-see-you-green.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1:48 Scale Peel and Stick Wallpaper. Many designs are&nbsp;<a href="http://www.true2scale.com/peel-stick-wallpaper/" target="_blank">available now</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <br /></div> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"> Subscribe to our email newsletter for special offers and news: http://eepurl.com/j3Dub</div>

  • 100 Miniature Spring Tutorials

    <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlVk0yglDQPmdifmJPEJCozziczTdpJjn2o4HJnWmljENDxFZ8cvF__7yzSk4SPWTl5cisI_dlla3ePnH-fMGK3e3-98arasdO-8QYbHhzayHJ61de-YnPWe31EaK60MSG04g3wPF0Pl8/s1600/100-spring-tutorials.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlVk0yglDQPmdifmJPEJCozziczTdpJjn2o4HJnWmljENDxFZ8cvF__7yzSk4SPWTl5cisI_dlla3ePnH-fMGK3e3-98arasdO-8QYbHhzayHJ61de-YnPWe31EaK60MSG04g3wPF0Pl8/s320/100-spring-tutorials.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <span 13.333333969116211px="" 20.798612594604492px="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" line-height:="" serif="" white=""><br /> If you would like to add a link to the list, please leave a comment.</span><i 13.333333969116211px="" 20.798612594604492px="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" line-height:="" serif="" white="">Your suggestions are always welcome!</i><br /> <ol> <li><a 20.798612594604492px="" font-size:="" georgia="" href="http://desert-minis.com/shop/tutorials/eastereggsinfourscales.pdf" line-height:="" serif="" small="" target="”_blank”">Easter Egg Prep in 4 Scales</a><span 20.798612594604492px="" font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" line-height:="" serif="" small="">&nbsp;Janet Smith, Dessert Minis</span></li> <li><a 20.798612594604492px="" font-size:="" georgia="" href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/makeminiatureplants/ss/How-To-Make-Daffodils-In-Dolls-House-Scales.htm" line-height:="" serif="" small="" target="”_blank”">1:12 Daffodils</a><span 20.798612594604492px="" font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" line-height:="" serif="" small="">&nbsp;about.com</span></li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMd-BnDB40g&amp;list=UUI4kOWWQwK8ENrxjMtx4SGg&amp;index=13" small="" target="”_blank”">Teapot Shelf</a><span small=""> Christel Jensen via YouTube</span></li> <li><span small=""><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKSSfjm7vIU&amp;list=UUI4kOWWQwK8ENrxjMtx4SGg&amp;index=8" target="”_blank”">Mouse Tea Pot</a> Christel Jensen via YouTube</span></li> <li><span 20.798612594604492px="" font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" line-height:="" serif="" small=""><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/butterflydreamsminiatures/tutorials-1/faberge-egg" target="”_blank”">Faberge Egg</a>&nbsp;Butterfly Dreams</span></li> <li><a 20.798612594604492px="" font-size:="" georgia="" href="http://www.polymerclaycentral.com/pcc/featured/parrot1.html" line-height:="" serif="" small="" target="”_blank”">Victorian Birdcage</a><span 20.798612594604492px="" font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" line-height:="" serif="" small="">&nbsp;Sue Heaser via polymerclaycentral.com</span></li> <li><a 20.798612594604492px="" font-size:="" georgia="" href="http://cottonridgellc.com/portfolio/how-to-make-a-living-miniature-container-garden/" line-height:="" serif="" small="" target="”_blank”">Living Miniature Container Garden</a><span 20.798612594604492px="" font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" line-height:="" serif="" small="">&nbsp;Cotton Ridge Create</span></li> <li><a 20.798612594604492px="" font-size:="" georgia="" href="http://cottonridgellc.com/portfolio/miniature-flower-arranging-table/" line-height:="" serif="" small="" target="”_blank”">Flower Arranging Table</a><span 20.798612594604492px="" font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" line-height:="" serif="" small=""> Cotton Ridge Create</span></li> <li><a 20.798612594604492px="" font-size:="" georgia="" href="http://cottonridgellc.com/portfolio/miniature-garden-accessories-basket/" line-height:="" serif="" small="" target="”_blank”">Garden Accessories in Basket</a><span 20.798612594604492px="" font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" line-height:="" serif="" small=""> Cotton Ridge Create</span></li> <li><a 20.798612594604492px="" font-size:="" georgia="" href="http://cottonridgellc.com/portfolio/miniature-daisies-other-flowers-project/" line-height:="" serif="" small="" target="”_blank”">Daisies</a><span 20.798612594604492px="" font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" line-height:="" serif="" small=""> Cotton Ridge Create</span></li> <li><span 20.798612594604492px="" font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" line-height:="" serif="" small=""><a href="http://mini-mansion.de/geranie.html" target="”_blank”">Geranium</a>&nbsp;mini-mansion.de</span></li> <li><span 20.798612594604492px="" font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" line-height:="" serif="" small=""><a href="http://jansdollhouses.com/casting-bricks/" target="”_blank”">Casting Bricks</a> Jan’s Dollhouses &amp; Miniatures</span></li> <li><span 20.798612594604492px="" font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" line-height:="" serif="" small=""><a href="http://tallminiguy.blogspot.com/2013/02/making-bricks-for-front-porch.html" target="”_blank”">Bricks</a> George the Miniguy</span></li> <li><span 20.798612594604492px="" font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" line-height:="" serif="" small=""><a href="http://mini-mansion.de/steps.html" target="”_blank”">Stone slab steps</a>&nbsp;mini-mansion.de</span></li> <li><span 20.798612594604492px="" font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" line-height:="" serif="" small=""><a href="http://joannswansondiyminiatures.blogspot.com/2013/03/easter-in-shadow-box.html" target="”_blank”">Easter in a Shadow Box</a>, DIY Dollhouse Miniatures, Joann Swanson</span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://joannswansondiyminiatures.blogspot.com/2012/03/in-like-lion-out-like-lamb.html" target="”_blank”">Sheep and Lion Pull Toys</a> DIY Dollhouse Miniatures, Joann Swanson</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://joannswansondiyminiatures.blogspot.com/2012/03/go-fly-kite.html" target="”_blank”">Kite</a> DIY Dollhouse Miniatures, Joann Swanson</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://1inchminisbykris.blogspot.com/2013/03/how-to-make-faucet-planter-how-to-make.html" target="”_blank”">Faucet Planter and Daisies</a> 1inchminisbykris.blogspot.com</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://1inchminisbykris.blogspot.com/search/label/How%20to%20make%20a%20round%20basket" target="”_blank”">Round Basket</a> 1inchminisbykris.blogspot.com</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://1inchminisbykris.blogspot.com/search/label/How%20to%20make%20easy%20mini%20rugs" target="”_blank”">Easy Rugs</a> 1inchminisbykris.blogspot.com</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://1inchminisbykris.blogspot.com/search/label/rag%20rug%20on%20a%20beading%20loom" target="”_blank”">Rag Rug on a Beading Loom</a> 1inchminisbykris.blogspot.com</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://www.cverstraete.com/miniature_projects.html" target="”_blank”">Rug from Bunka</a> Christine Verstraete</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/91231533/AIM-Imag-Issue-41-Spring" target="”_blank”">Spring Blouse</a> Janet Harmsworth via AIM</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/91231533/AIM-Imag-Issue-41-Spring" target="”_blank”">Nest Basket of Tulips</a> Catherine Davies via AIM</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/91231533/AIM-Imag-Issue-41-Spring" target="”_blank”">Aprons</a> Kathi Mendenhall via AIM</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/91231533/AIM-Imag-Issue-41-Spring" target="”_blank”">Felt Roof</a> Deb Jackson via AIM</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://www.dragonflyintl.com/Straw%20Hat%20Tutorial.html" target="”_blank”">Straw Hat</a> Dragonfly International</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://www.minidolls.com/Tutorial/Hat_Tut.shtml" target="”_blank”">Straw Hat</a> minidolls.com</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://bjdmagazine.com/2011/01/03/tutorial-create-a-marie-antoinette-hat-for-your-bjd/" target="”_blank”">Marie-Antoinette Hat</a>&nbsp;BJD Magazine</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://www.minipatterns.com/test/main.php?g2_itemId=903" target="”_blank”">Gainsborough Hat</a>&nbsp;minipatterns.com</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://www.ginabellousdolls.com/victorian-hat-tutorial/" target="”_blank”">Victorian Hat</a> Gina Bellous</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://www.ginabellousdolls.com/feather-dyeing/" target="”_blank”">Feather Dyeing</a> Gina Bellous</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://www.ginabellousdolls.com/flower_tutorial/" target="”_blank”">Cold Porcelain Flowers</a> Gina Bellous</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://minipatterns.com/test/main.php?g2_itemId=1005" target="”_blank”">Open Parasol</a> minipatterns.com</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://www.minidolls.com/Tutorial/closedparasol.shtml" target="”_blank”">Closed Parasol</a> minidolls.com</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://wasting-gold-paper.blogspot.com/2013/03/easy-parasolumbrella-tutorial.html" target="”_blank”">Easy Parasol/Umbrella</a> Wasting Gold Paper</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://joannswansondiyminiatures.blogspot.com/2012_05_01_archive.html" target="”_blank”">Umbrellas</a>&nbsp;DIY Dollhouse Miniatures, Joann Swanson</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/butterflydreamsminiatures/tutorials-1/picket-fence-tutorial" target="”_blank”">Picket Fence</a> Butterfly Dreams</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/butterflydreamsminiatures/tutorials-1/plant-container" target="”_blank”">Plant Container</a> Butterfly Dreams</span></span></li> <li><span font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/23547450" target="”_blank”">Dressing a 1:48 Scale Bed</a>&nbsp;Karen Benson</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://users.skynet.be/sudene/etagos.html" target="”_blank”">Wicker Etagere</a> (in French) Création Sudéne</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPzpyvqJmcM" target="”_blank”">Strawberry Cane</a> Toni Ellison via YouTube</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/techniques/ss/How-To-Make-Miniature-Water-Features-For-Terrain-Or-Dolls-House-Displays.htm" target="”_blank”">Water Features</a> about.com</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/dollshouseplants/ss/quarterscaleplants.htm" target="”_blank”">1:48 Flowers and Plants</a> about.com</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://dollhouseminiaturesclub.freeservers.com/baby_booties.htm" target="”_blank”">Baby Booties</a> dollhouseminiaturesclub</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://dollhouseminiaturesclub.freeservers.com/stainedglassiris.htm" target="”_blank”">Iris Design Stained Glass</a> dollhouseminiaturesclub</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://dollhouseminiaturesclub.freeservers.com/fountain.htm" target="”_blank”">Fountain</a> dollhouseminiaturesclub</span></span></li> <li><span 20.798612594604492px="" font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" line-height:="" serif="" small=""><a href="http://john-merrimanpark.blogspot.com/2012/08/red-silk-balloon-shades_5.html" target="”_blank”">Balloon Shades</a> Merriman Park</span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://dollhouseminiaturesclub.freeservers.com/leaf_lettuce.htm" target="”_blank”">Lettuce</a> dollhouseminiaturesclub</span></span></li> <li><span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><a href="http://jdayminis.blogspot.com/2010/03/miniature-transparent-watercolour.html" target="”_blank”">Watercolor Workshop</a> Jean Day</span></span></li> </ol> Additional tutorials suggested by readers:<br /> <div> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.otterine.com/blog/blog1.php/shutter-garden" target="_blank">Shutter Garden</a> Brae, otterine.com</li> </ul> <ol> </ol> <span font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" serif="" small=""><span 20.798612594604492px=""><b>50 Tutorials from 2012:</b></span></span><br /> <ol 13.333333969116211px="" 20.798612594604492px="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" line-height:="" serif="" white=""> <li><a href="http://paizleypawz.com/gallery.asp?WebsiteID=41375&amp;PageID=392939&amp;AssetID=440997&amp;FFS=1&amp;pageName=How+To%3A+Customize+Schleich+Sheep+Tutorial" target="_blank">Customizing a plastic sheep</a>&nbsp;Paizley Pawz</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/makeminiatureanimals/ss/Make-Poseable-Scale-Miniature-Sheep-Using-Needle-Felting-Techniques.htm?nl=1" target="_blank">Needle felted sheep</a>&nbsp;about.com</li> <li><a href="http://www.thewhistlepost.com/forums/tips-tricks-techniques/11239-heki-wildgrass-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Grass</a>&nbsp;Steve via thewhistlepost.com</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgXqkarOpS8&amp;feature=player_embedded" target="_blank">Stone wall</a>&nbsp;Carol Jones via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=GyBPHcrzDxU" target="_blank">Cold porcelain daffodils</a>&nbsp;Diane Harfield via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2605011620034817961SNTtSL" target="_blank">Baskets from paper</a>&nbsp;Alice Zinn</li> <li><a href="http://jicolin.free.fr/techvannerie.htm" target="_blank">Wicker basket</a>&nbsp;Miniatures &amp; maisons de poupées</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/weavingandbaskets/ss/easterbasket.htm" target="_blank">Oval basket</a>&nbsp;about.com</li> <li><a href="http://dollhouseminiaturesclub.freeservers.com/bunny_box.htm" target="_blank">Bunny-shaped wooden basket</a>&nbsp;babsiluv</li> <li><a href="http://www.minidolls.com/Tutorial/StrawBasket_Tut.shtml" target="_blank">Hat straw basket</a>&nbsp;Doll Artists' Workshop</li> <li><a href="http://www.gminiature.com/Accessories.html" target="_blank">Opened parasol</a>&nbsp;Gisele's Miniature Creations</li> <li><a href="http://joannswansondiyminiatures.blogspot.com/2011/04/baskets-and-bunniesan-easter-peddlers.html" target="_blank">Easter Peddler's Cart</a>&nbsp;Joann L. Swanson</li> <li><a href="http://www.angiescarr.co.uk/UK_Leeks_Demonstration.html" target="_blank">Leeks</a>&nbsp;Angie Scarr</li> <li><a href="http://kuoi.com/~nyssa/projects/pansies/" target="_blank">Pansies</a>&nbsp;Alice Buerkle</li> <li><a href="http://earthntree.com/miniatures/index.php?main_page=page&amp;id=6&amp;chapter=0&amp;zenid=35bd45653aebe44283d62f877115f8c9" target="_blank">Roof thatching</a>&nbsp;Earth and Tree</li> <li><a href="http://www.cynthiahoweminiatures.com/hatmaking1.htm" target="_blank">Hats</a>&nbsp;Cynthia Howe</li> <li><a href="http://members.shaw.ca/jeanday3/Projectstrawhat.htm" target="_blank">Straw hat</a>&nbsp;Jean Day</li> <li><a href="http://members.shaw.ca/jeanday3/ladieshatboxprintable.html" target="_blank">Printable hat box</a>&nbsp;Jean Day</li> <li><a href="http://www.cdhm.org/tutorials/making-fairy-wings.html" target="_blank">Fantasy fairy wings</a>&nbsp;Deb Wood via CDHM</li> <li><a href="http://1inchminisbykris.blogspot.com/search/label/How%20to%20make%20a%20mini%20watering%20can" target="_blank">Watering can</a>&nbsp;1inchscaleminisbykris</li> <li><a href="http://pannikins.homestead.com/easter1.html" target="_blank">Coloring Easter eggs</a>&nbsp;Mary Eccher</li> <li><a href="http://www.minidolls.com/showtutorial.php?pageID=Baby" target="_blank">Baby in a christening gown</a>&nbsp;Doll Artists' Workshop</li> <li><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/diminutilandia/BabyMiniPrintables" target="_blank">Printables for baby</a>&nbsp;Erika via Picasa</li> <li><a href="http://www.minidolls.com/showtutorial.php?pageID=Chenille" target="_blank">Duck or bunny slippers</a>&nbsp;Doll Artists' Workshop</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/easterminiatures/ss/Dollhouse-Miniature-Chocolate-Easter-Bunnies-Made-From-Moulds-And-Polymer-Clay.htm?nl=1" target="_blank">Chocolate bunnies</a>&nbsp;about.com</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/polymerclay/ss/rosehatcake.htm?nl=1" target="_blank">Hat-shaped cake</a>&nbsp;about.com</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/polymerclay/ss/polyclaycookie.htm?nl=1" target="_blank">Easter cookies</a>&nbsp;about.com</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=y-ibZ6qgGxE" target="_blank">Ham cane and slices</a>&nbsp;drn7ztfsj via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/easterminiatures/ss/Make-Miniature-Chocolate-Panorama-Easter-Eggs-From-Polymer-Clay.htm?nl=1" target="_blank">Scene inside of egg</a>&nbsp;about.com</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/easterminiatures/ss/Make-Miniature-Decorated-Chocolate-Easter-Eggs-From-Polymer-Clay.htm?nl=1" target="_blank">Chocolate Easter eggs</a>&nbsp;about.com</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/easterminiatures/ss/Make-Dollhouse-Scale-Marshmallow-Easter-Treats.htm" target="_blank">Marshmallow Easter treats</a>&nbsp;about.com</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/dollhouse-baked-goods/ss/Make-Dollhouse-Miniature-Cupcakes-Decorate-With-Bunnies-And-Chicks.htm" target="_blank">Easter cupcakes</a>&nbsp;about.com</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/easterminiatures/ss/make-dollhouse-easter-lilies.htm" target="_blank">Easter lilies</a>&nbsp;about.com</li> <li><a href="http://members.shaw.ca/jeanday3/printableseedpackets.htm" target="_blank">Vintage seed packets printable</a>&nbsp;Jean Day</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/dollhouseminiatures/ss/easterchick.htm" target="_blank">Chicks</a>&nbsp;about.com</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyG5UWyc9Ec" target="_blank">Easter egg tree</a>&nbsp;MsMiniLover via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cMxOjgofuY" target="_blank">Bread ring</a>&nbsp;Joannesminis via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaZ1cCEzXc4&amp;list=UUpG9R81Cos57Lp33KYoFy8A&amp;index=46&amp;feature=plcp" target="_blank">Birdhouses</a>&nbsp;Joannesminis via YouTube</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/miniatureprojects/ss/birdsnest.htm" target="_blank">Birds nest</a>&nbsp;about.com</li> <li><a href="http://courtofgypsiesminiatures.blogspot.com/2011/07/dollhouse-miniature-bird-cage-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Bird cage</a>&nbsp;Court of Gypsies Miniatures</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/weavingandbaskets/ss/whitebirdcage.htm" target="_blank">Wicker bird cage</a>&nbsp;about.com</li> <li><a href="http://www.mysmallobsession.com/paper-tulip-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Paper tulips</a>&nbsp;Brenda Shahzada via My Small Obsession</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/makeminiatureplants/ss/minitulips.htm" target="_blank">Tulips</a>&nbsp;about.com</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/makeminiatureplants/ss/Make-Flag-Iris-In-Dolls-House-Miniature-Scales-For-Scale-Bouquets-Or-Gardens.htm" target="_blank">Irises</a>&nbsp;about.com</li> <li><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/makeminiatureplants/ss/Make-Realistic-Dollhouse-Scale-Miniature-Pussy-Willow-Branches.htm" target="_blank">Pussy willows</a>&nbsp;about.com</li> <li><a href="http://hobbyfabbri.corriere.it/fabbri/hobbyfabbri/progetti/fioristoffa/narcisi.spm" target="_blank">Narcissus</a>&nbsp;(in Italian) Pressature con il microonde</li> <li><a href="http://mahupe.free.fr/TechniqueJonquilles.html" target="_blank">Jonquils</a>&nbsp;(French) Les Maisons de Miki&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://true2scale.blogspot.com/2010/07/printable-flower-pots.html" target="_blank">Printable flower pots</a>&nbsp;True2Scale</li> <li><a href="http://clayminis.blogspot.com/2011/06/miniature-fimo-easter-bunny.html" target="_blank">Easter bunny mold</a>&nbsp;clayminis&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="http://minnasdollhouses.blogspot.com/2010/02/cross-stitch-pattern-bunny.html" target="_blank">Bunny cross stitch pattern</a>&nbsp;Minna</li> </ol> Additional tutorials suggested by readers:<br /> <ul 13.333333969116211px="" 20.798612594604492px="" color:="" font-family:="" font-size:="" georgia="" line-height:="" serif="" white=""> <li><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/72285961/Dollhouse-Kilt-Skirt-Tutorial-12th-scale-miniature-by-CWPoppets" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/72285961/Dollhouse-Kilt-Skirt-Tutorial-12th-scale-miniature-by-CWPoppets" target="_blank">Kilt/skirt</a>&nbsp;CWPoppets</li> </ul> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"> Subscribe to our email newsletter for special offers and news: http://eepurl.com/j3Dub</div>

  • Chicago International Workshop

    We have been working feverishly to prepare new items (I'm really excited about!) for the <a href="http://bishopshow.com/chiinfo.htm" target="_blank">Chicago International Show</a>. If you will be attending the show, please stop by our table to say hello and take a look at the items that we will be introducing.<br /> <br /> If you interested in taking a workshop, we will be teaching the vintage style <a href="http://bishopshow.com/chi13ws63.htm" target="_blank">Glitter House and Sleigh</a>. We'll light it with your choice of a white or red LED, construct a tiny little sleigh and create an itsy bitsy Santa made from a real pinecone. Just like the antique versions from yesteryear! You'll learn techniques for working with LED lighting, paper and wood veneer. This will be a fun, shorter class. Students will likely leave with a finished project. <i>How often does that happen?!?&nbsp;</i><br /> <br /> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4eWyYEDZP6QIBdwrgErZhfEmBrM8JYLygUOLBcbxxY10sdEaj2YWwWhD0bkGGMqY8wAcLfMQ8uJOWvBYeK5xVw5tgB-s9h0uKOPRV-T1gzSQS-DSP1X-k3_EthCezNATp7_EfKnhI6LU/s1600/true2scale-chicago-workshop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4eWyYEDZP6QIBdwrgErZhfEmBrM8JYLygUOLBcbxxY10sdEaj2YWwWhD0bkGGMqY8wAcLfMQ8uJOWvBYeK5xVw5tgB-s9h0uKOPRV-T1gzSQS-DSP1X-k3_EthCezNATp7_EfKnhI6LU/s400/true2scale-chicago-workshop.jpg" width="395" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glitter House and Sleigh workshop at the Chicago International Show.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"> Subscribe to our email newsletter for special offers and news: http://eepurl.com/j3Dub</div>

  • So Sweeeeeet!

    I am enthralled by vintage valentines. I find their designs, colors, and text irresistibly charming! So, I decided to celebrate the season of love by capturing the nostalgic feel of those vintage valentines in this decorated hutch.&nbsp;&nbsp;Of course, the scene wouldn't be complete without a few luscious chocolates and a lighted glitter house!<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ8ZEWCwIQcS-tuIfC0KwmB1tlUtUybhX03Qv75tuuGosf8b3NFPPJQ5a8SQu3G4KhsA18URJU1Q23xZ2AhIFVUMDBBzRSKdCgHWcrbZ2_dU2OTWgGrhV4X-C7tyQRHnaddejIgRmwX5c/s1600/t2s-valentine-house4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ8ZEWCwIQcS-tuIfC0KwmB1tlUtUybhX03Qv75tuuGosf8b3NFPPJQ5a8SQu3G4KhsA18URJU1Q23xZ2AhIFVUMDBBzRSKdCgHWcrbZ2_dU2OTWgGrhV4X-C7tyQRHnaddejIgRmwX5c/s640/t2s-valentine-house4.jpg" width="360" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kits for Valentine's Day are available from <a href="http://true2scale.com/shop/valentines-day" target="_blank">true2scale.com</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSmRtPD3wm8NFqoZapiynOLzT1DSNlSNufUSTl4qbwcOLpSRL6J_nWpD7IJ_56hHksujPxZ50sU-W6taKkg9csPI9XzIxtJG86_O166yWOV6jyA0cL5XZeJxtT0p7JNL5MbxfMSQGQzqA/s1600/t2s-valentine-house5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSmRtPD3wm8NFqoZapiynOLzT1DSNlSNufUSTl4qbwcOLpSRL6J_nWpD7IJ_56hHksujPxZ50sU-W6taKkg9csPI9XzIxtJG86_O166yWOV6jyA0cL5XZeJxtT0p7JNL5MbxfMSQGQzqA/s400/t2s-valentine-house5.jpg" width="265" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cupcakes pops from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Kimsminibakery?ref=em" target="_blank">Kim's Mini Bakery</a>.</td></tr> </tbody></table> I wanted to give the glitter house a sweet, alluring look...in a Betty Boop sort of way. See the rosy cheeks and detailed mouth? Tiny window awnings give the appearance of eyelashes. A path made of heart-shaped pavers leads up to the door and the heart-shaped base is decorated with a fence with the tiniest details. Perhaps it's a bit over-the-top; but isn't that what Valentine's Day is about?<br /> <br /> <i>I hope your Valentine's Day is extra sweet (and a little spicy too)!</i><br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPBTidy8CENKu4qM8XI2D9k4Vl9u5pXyWvABwcZ0oo4_5lUscttledbpboqhGx0h3HK0ozIpa8Gh7O0MoY9TXJsbV2y-_PSY1d2_UiUq6Vd0FjKGeakNYv9Y1TrOrnwTzWq898LZkRKpQ/s1600/t2s-valentine-house2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPBTidy8CENKu4qM8XI2D9k4Vl9u5pXyWvABwcZ0oo4_5lUscttledbpboqhGx0h3HK0ozIpa8Gh7O0MoY9TXJsbV2y-_PSY1d2_UiUq6Vd0FjKGeakNYv9Y1TrOrnwTzWq898LZkRKpQ/s400/t2s-valentine-house2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glitter house kit, LED lights and other Valentine's Day kits are available from <a href="http://true2scale.com/shop/valentines-day" target="_blank">true2scale.com</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"> Subscribe to our email newsletter for special offers and news: http://eepurl.com/j3Dub</div>

  • The Sarasota Show and a break from the Icicle State

    Even though the locals called it cold, the weather in the Sunshine State felt really lovely to us! Along with a bit of sunshine, we enjoyed yummy oysters, a wade in the Gulf, and some great miniatures.&nbsp;It was a fun-filled weekend!&nbsp;We were fortunate that our table was next to <a href="http://www.karoncunningham.com/en/pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Karon Cunningham</a> (England) and <a href="http://mikebarbour.com/" target="_blank">Mike Barbour</a>. And Molly Cromwell did her best to talk us into the Danube Cruise. <i>Oh dear...</i><br /> <div> <br /></div> <div> Some of the lovely pieces from the show:</div> <div> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFUNdyYzm5B5bMeziDZmy0oReyCXVDQDdlvwSJPtVeltqcEz_J1tL7S4vJGcstTJH4gDgha9cFKHaFpDh15zAaicgPtZ58XyQ07kC4MX-JM6UQR3jPVWeTgt0VN7lWNesR9xKLdDredts/s1600/photo-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFUNdyYzm5B5bMeziDZmy0oReyCXVDQDdlvwSJPtVeltqcEz_J1tL7S4vJGcstTJH4gDgha9cFKHaFpDh15zAaicgPtZ58XyQ07kC4MX-JM6UQR3jPVWeTgt0VN7lWNesR9xKLdDredts/s400/photo-5.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karoncunningham.com/en/pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Karon Cunningham</a> showed dolls from Silke Janas-Schloesser.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhfUuuy3QJDWWErxhHqhY7nHwt74iVv-VcRIOOQXij0Rq9wpVNi-MsXlgWkL5E5Ohp0HH33aQW2GnPOa8ZgavhYnKrL3CVDyUuOOjGXkmoxYYaYzZd-nkQzkOcn5UCcD8HCMNhDYVp-rw/s1600/photo-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhfUuuy3QJDWWErxhHqhY7nHwt74iVv-VcRIOOQXij0Rq9wpVNi-MsXlgWkL5E5Ohp0HH33aQW2GnPOa8ZgavhYnKrL3CVDyUuOOjGXkmoxYYaYzZd-nkQzkOcn5UCcD8HCMNhDYVp-rw/s640/photo-4.jpg" width="364" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.barbarasabia.com/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Barbara Sabia</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif5jODYFnnVvS-MOosW3TGEjKOBYCfYvZ_XvpNc_9S9BMNgZgLEpf4cUdXZRlDcqYyp1_1DWnPCqUUxBYHF9ZVHPQwxhFO4nB5ondd6BuRy3wuj-Qw0MC-wIKdqfxnKiDr4PHwk6MMmkw/s1600/photo-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif5jODYFnnVvS-MOosW3TGEjKOBYCfYvZ_XvpNc_9S9BMNgZgLEpf4cUdXZRlDcqYyp1_1DWnPCqUUxBYHF9ZVHPQwxhFO4nB5ondd6BuRy3wuj-Qw0MC-wIKdqfxnKiDr4PHwk6MMmkw/s400/photo-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Laura Collum-Silverstein</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Hkkpklf2w9sS30TXC7dgE-LrGk0Jqb8F4WIQqt6fxTBZCdNr_YTFTJ2_WxzseyRwi1xdJ-dlbLD3KpLt1LgvwAk7HWG96i0sF9maSwi0jhy8hTD38fz10209sVt9gPlPv0a0u4T7lro/s1600/photo-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Hkkpklf2w9sS30TXC7dgE-LrGk0Jqb8F4WIQqt6fxTBZCdNr_YTFTJ2_WxzseyRwi1xdJ-dlbLD3KpLt1LgvwAk7HWG96i0sF9maSwi0jhy8hTD38fz10209sVt9gPlPv0a0u4T7lro/s400/photo-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://stewartdollhousecreations.com/" target="_blank">Ruth Stewart</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"> And here are the items that went home in my suitcase:</div> <br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinlsxLcRygsIO6gVUvxNxjQcu8yAFvZyNPlR-qHpXKSoo1rxpz1XYC5k4qkgbY1pEXuCLzqO_2wjfczbte0sK82JgGZBUnQRKe-IwCjzAFJTK6T1XgirThgMzXlff50gkuU1TD9jz2AhA/s1600/IMGP6035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinlsxLcRygsIO6gVUvxNxjQcu8yAFvZyNPlR-qHpXKSoo1rxpz1XYC5k4qkgbY1pEXuCLzqO_2wjfczbte0sK82JgGZBUnQRKe-IwCjzAFJTK6T1XgirThgMzXlff50gkuU1TD9jz2AhA/s400/IMGP6035.jpg" width="335" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Painting: <a href="http://www.joart.com/" target="_blank">Josephine Meyer</a>; Wood items: David Krupick; Pottery: Jason Feltrope</td></tr> </tbody></table> On Monday, we enjoyed a tour of the <a href="http://www.ringling.org/" target="_blank">Ringling Museum of Art</a>&nbsp;in Sarasota. Completed in 1925, the home was inspired by... you guessed it... Venetian architecture.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimEpE_nWolat_B88xh6A9LkxUdbisdIx6S78MoJot3QXn854LM-U3286aOJKPgDF3ksu_4OA387ZjrMhAa0fYdoK4bfS5D_CPSZNoGyuIjprtZ1jxjCMTwuWJXEzj4xWQNZPOFk_a4gTo/s1600/photo-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimEpE_nWolat_B88xh6A9LkxUdbisdIx6S78MoJot3QXn854LM-U3286aOJKPgDF3ksu_4OA387ZjrMhAa0fYdoK4bfS5D_CPSZNoGyuIjprtZ1jxjCMTwuWJXEzj4xWQNZPOFk_a4gTo/s400/photo-6.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ca' d'Zan, home of John and Mabel Ringling.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjagQrXudLg96ww1Oq-ssIJTufMTF12F-VRJYh3J4Q4UVxFfzL6L1KILZxKLITbWzfD0WWJsdvn0R5vCaLngDPMMBJdm8iNWlx5M1yCZ1B5HwTHZ25j0HDBlEiVaxTNEOWkzyBd37xjLdg/s1600/photo-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjagQrXudLg96ww1Oq-ssIJTufMTF12F-VRJYh3J4Q4UVxFfzL6L1KILZxKLITbWzfD0WWJsdvn0R5vCaLngDPMMBJdm8iNWlx5M1yCZ1B5HwTHZ25j0HDBlEiVaxTNEOWkzyBd37xjLdg/s400/photo-7.jpg" width="297" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFuwtUkKqySqmiiek88xwpII03hF5xMeoFwbjEj8sVAvOBJNByB5tcYdefYoDhOqlI1sGPyGPbhxKfMVIH6nAsHGm3jZLK60iupgRq3sP0NlmzrI-ZGSQ3q9GV5AZahHMSPPQr6iOL2ZQ/s1600/photo-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFuwtUkKqySqmiiek88xwpII03hF5xMeoFwbjEj8sVAvOBJNByB5tcYdefYoDhOqlI1sGPyGPbhxKfMVIH6nAsHGm3jZLK60iupgRq3sP0NlmzrI-ZGSQ3q9GV5AZahHMSPPQr6iOL2ZQ/s400/photo-8.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Settee from the art museum.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg90Hs5WVFnWw1R3-cuh-mb1R0UHFaMpmXrtwTzhpe9LT3-x-T9I7LnmLnGq4S51aRK7yEKnGTSo8Tis6ZpMNxVX9xpfu_F1N9ib8MMUAlZwbLIUWXD0rnN9N6rvw_xGqkmJ0wuMEFT1_Q/s1600/photo-9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg90Hs5WVFnWw1R3-cuh-mb1R0UHFaMpmXrtwTzhpe9LT3-x-T9I7LnmLnGq4S51aRK7yEKnGTSo8Tis6ZpMNxVX9xpfu_F1N9ib8MMUAlZwbLIUWXD0rnN9N6rvw_xGqkmJ0wuMEFT1_Q/s400/photo-9.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My favorite from the collection of fans in the art museum.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> Before going to the airport, we stopped at Lido Beach for a wade in the Gulf. Upon returning home, we were greeted with a temperature of 7 degrees F. Even Mr. T2S was unhappy!&nbsp;</div> <div> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNMQoI6PlAQQBsKz67f2PxhHXvkp8jOTOtJ1h3ep9CFneEJLckdOtxIHyN2XhUVZCRyneDnkU0ttMgBxytmtzyYOmRj5f0HptlXyUjxCuDmLvTV9tnzutw1inwTcLAFJlO4_8fGx-7oK0/s1600/photo-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNMQoI6PlAQQBsKz67f2PxhHXvkp8jOTOtJ1h3ep9CFneEJLckdOtxIHyN2XhUVZCRyneDnkU0ttMgBxytmtzyYOmRj5f0HptlXyUjxCuDmLvTV9tnzutw1inwTcLAFJlO4_8fGx-7oK0/s400/photo-10.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div> <br /> <br /></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"> Subscribe to our email newsletter for special offers and news: http://eepurl.com/j3Dub</div>

  • The Building of the Indecisive Roombox - Part 3

    <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYDGkIobn6gCl_hQ1_I_ENnPAwhc215-X1JG28rh0SOv1a7BaBzTLR1NMTS0SmqTEKRRohtqpbiqWTf3f7z5dp5uomB03RmPrIPmCGE7cZIXUYwG7xbFQMIyrSeymxnJS2u8gACXAEyGw/s1600/photo-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYDGkIobn6gCl_hQ1_I_ENnPAwhc215-X1JG28rh0SOv1a7BaBzTLR1NMTS0SmqTEKRRohtqpbiqWTf3f7z5dp5uomB03RmPrIPmCGE7cZIXUYwG7xbFQMIyrSeymxnJS2u8gACXAEyGw/s400/photo-4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div> <br /></div> With the roombox coming together nicely, I decided to create a focal point for the parlor; a mantel with a lighted village scene. This is a very special village scene, created by Sylvia Mobley at <a href="http://www.sylviamobley.com/" target="_blank">Pine Rose Studios</a>. Sylvia does the most spectacular work in porcelain and ceramic clays!<br /> <div> <br /></div> <div> As many of you know, I've done a few lighted village scenes in my time (ha ha!). So, I thought I would share how I put them on mantels and add the LED lights.&nbsp;</div> <div> <i><br /></i></div> <div> <i>Please forgive the terrible photos that were taken with my phone. I was in a bit of a hurry on Christmas Eve to finish and wrap the project, which was a Christmas gift for my mother.</i></div> <div> <i><br /></i></div> <div> I used:</div> <div> <ul> <li>mantel&nbsp;</li> <li>1/2" thick foam core board or <a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/gatorfoam-board/?clickTracking=true" target="_blank">gatorfoam board</a>; a bit wider than my mantel, the same height as the ceiling in my room</li> <li>matboard</li> <li><a href="http://true2scale.com/shop/led-lighting/led-light-for-glitter-house-kits" target="_blank">LEDs </a>(one per house)</li> <li><a href="http://true2scale.com/shop/led-lighting/battery-holder-switch-battery-for-led-lights" target="_blank">Battery holder, switch, battery for LEDs</a>&nbsp;</li> <li>tiny drill bit and a pin vise</li> <li>hobby knife</li> <li>Crafter's Pick "<a href="http://www.crafterspick.com/" target="_blank">The Ultimate</a>" glue</li> </ul> </div> <div> I chose a French Style mantel piece that I felt would fit with the architecture of the roombox. As is often the case, the mantel was not deep enough to accomodate the houses, so I cut a deeper faux mantel top from matboard. White matboard is obviously preferred, but a coat of white paint solved my last-minute materials supply issue!</div> <div> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXDsy2MDuocQbMH3yE1Yd3mymnVrIDC5H-C7HysHutPJPj099L4e9R872wDVIttulEkaMz79NIAI_NmVLnkJUAitCAo5CIYo1xp4dqLSUg85cXTEY30Rw_E-LxVlV2kPLQKrRvWS74bM8/s1600/photo-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXDsy2MDuocQbMH3yE1Yd3mymnVrIDC5H-C7HysHutPJPj099L4e9R872wDVIttulEkaMz79NIAI_NmVLnkJUAitCAo5CIYo1xp4dqLSUg85cXTEY30Rw_E-LxVlV2kPLQKrRvWS74bM8/s400/photo-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A faux mantel top was created from matboard.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <br /></div> <div> Before I glued the matboard in place, I made tiny holes for the LED wires to slip through, one hole/one LED per house. Typically, I glue the LEDs into my paper glitter houses (<a href="http://true2scale.blogspot.com/p/led-lighting-tutorial.html" target="_blank">tutorial</a>) but in this case, I was concerned about gluing them to the porcelain houses. Instead, I bent the wires of the lights flat against the mantel piece and placed the houses on top of each LED (this solution worked well). The wires were pushed through the matboard and bent. They exit the back side of the fireplace under the faux mantel top.</div> <div> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjc_pwRZfnFZXc9l3bOhEosmntNtYmiAhNdGOa6itCpFkQHAuGchsNFDLetGsFktrNAa0E09miISYcrkpEV2L0trQomxuql1fY7i4sjCt3pwkbIwXkWcPrHUxaLCCt5cnhnqrjTypvToM/s1600/photo-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjc_pwRZfnFZXc9l3bOhEosmntNtYmiAhNdGOa6itCpFkQHAuGchsNFDLetGsFktrNAa0E09miISYcrkpEV2L0trQomxuql1fY7i4sjCt3pwkbIwXkWcPrHUxaLCCt5cnhnqrjTypvToM/s400/photo-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LEDs are placed on top of the faux mantel top. Their wires exit under the top and behind the mantel.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <br /></div> <div> Using foamcore for the chimney breast allows me to carve a section on the back of it for the battery and switch. I wallpapered the front of the chimney breast. Holes were drilled from the front of the chimneybreast (behind the fireplace) into the carved section. The LED wires were pushed through the holes and connected to the battery and switch (<a href="http://true2scale.blogspot.com/p/led-lighting-tutorial.html" target="_blank">tutorial</a>).&nbsp;</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy5SKTm4daMb_Ek69vRoz8bJD3ArnmYbEck4ArxsynpEZtIMVemUfhnzZ5G4EnJu5782XjjLjPXEd8jc9SFBC5THmB2C-3fQo5kAJwA-h_P8fxejkJVUFKs5beFRKQ4PPGQsFUv81eLDY/s1600/photo-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy5SKTm4daMb_Ek69vRoz8bJD3ArnmYbEck4ArxsynpEZtIMVemUfhnzZ5G4EnJu5782XjjLjPXEd8jc9SFBC5THmB2C-3fQo5kAJwA-h_P8fxejkJVUFKs5beFRKQ4PPGQsFUv81eLDY/s400/photo-3.jpg" width="262" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The back side of the chimney breast.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYDGkIobn6gCl_hQ1_I_ENnPAwhc215-X1JG28rh0SOv1a7BaBzTLR1NMTS0SmqTEKRRohtqpbiqWTf3f7z5dp5uomB03RmPrIPmCGE7cZIXUYwG7xbFQMIyrSeymxnJS2u8gACXAEyGw/s1600/photo-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYDGkIobn6gCl_hQ1_I_ENnPAwhc215-X1JG28rh0SOv1a7BaBzTLR1NMTS0SmqTEKRRohtqpbiqWTf3f7z5dp5uomB03RmPrIPmCGE7cZIXUYwG7xbFQMIyrSeymxnJS2u8gACXAEyGw/s400/photo-4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> After the wires were pushed through, and the LEDs were tested again, the fireplace and firebox were glued to the chimney breast. The houses were glued on top and the mantel was decorated.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> A future post will show the completed village scene and the roombox that were finished just in time for Christmas.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Other posts in this series:</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="http://true2scale.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-building-of-indecisive-roombox-part.html">Part 1</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="http://true2scale.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-building-of-indecisive-roombox-part.html">Part 2</a></div> <div> <br /></div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"> Subscribe to our email newsletter for special offers and news: http://eepurl.com/j3Dub</div>

  • The Building of the Indecisive Roombox - Part 2

    Well, here it is... just a couple of days before Christmas, and I have yet to finish the indecisive roombox. The project has been neglected for a while because I've been busy creating new kits for 2013 (I can't wait to show them!).<br /> <br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /> The ceiling was a bit of a challenge because I found out that I don't have the proper tools to cut it. A table saw would have worked perfectly.&nbsp;<i>Are you reading this, Santa?</i><br /> <br /> I installed the lighting components from <a href="http://www.cr2s.com/" target="_blank">Creative Reproductions 2 Scale</a>, which included a flexible strip of LEDs and a power supply. Using a trick I'd learned from Joe Zerbolio, who teaches really helpful&nbsp;<a href="http://miniaturemuseum.org/March%202012%20Electric%20Clinic.htm" target="_blank">wiring clinics</a> at the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.miniaturemuseum.org/" target="_blank">Miniature Museum of St. Louis</a>,&nbsp;I mounted the LEDs on a triangle-shape molding and glued the molding to the front of the roombox.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6KTCjDT268Aar1zcO3UbBhAJHKuy9IKv0xtSsgORcpzJMvGDfaeFd78gwA7QcPTMwvPYN8PNQ-Dnec-7gJG5naQy6FBK9IcYjROm4E6YBlW3MJq4em3C2PnNeIhYcduAQvwtJdUqZwrc/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6KTCjDT268Aar1zcO3UbBhAJHKuy9IKv0xtSsgORcpzJMvGDfaeFd78gwA7QcPTMwvPYN8PNQ-Dnec-7gJG5naQy6FBK9IcYjROm4E6YBlW3MJq4em3C2PnNeIhYcduAQvwtJdUqZwrc/s400/photo.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> The black walnut flooring kit was purchased from <a href="http://brodnaxprints.com/" target="_blank">Broadnax Prints</a>. It took a couple of afternoons to assemble the pieces like a puzzle, but it was fun! A coat of dark walnut stain and several coats of a gloss polyurethane will be added.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXy6TvUiHwdmzs-MGqJsbqU-d6fFzLd09CkLikDl6hxzQkOXjUEunbyuj7GLaYu5urz1WtcWGkSWBdDlKhdbpPYVBJFad5rHL3jvHBA2mS-ftHko_x52crldJ6o1g85Nu_3-OP2XNGq7g/s1600/IMG_2330.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXy6TvUiHwdmzs-MGqJsbqU-d6fFzLd09CkLikDl6hxzQkOXjUEunbyuj7GLaYu5urz1WtcWGkSWBdDlKhdbpPYVBJFad5rHL3jvHBA2mS-ftHko_x52crldJ6o1g85Nu_3-OP2XNGq7g/s400/IMG_2330.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Choosing the wallpapers has proven to be the most difficult job! Even though the architecture of the roombox suggests a French style, the wallpapers and furniture will be an assortment of Victorian pieces that were collected by my mother and me for our large Victorian house.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXg35j31x7aLVWE-RFqTNux2WLt0cSuxLWLCs81xCc81ir1Cyqmax7c5hSB7juxauPZpHUBHQ3EJa64HO8orXx_c7FxMJFkn9l7oZx_mtm_8gmhMAgdaBe7i1f0zUXf8pbsgbYO1XLSu8/s1600/IMG_2310.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXg35j31x7aLVWE-RFqTNux2WLt0cSuxLWLCs81xCc81ir1Cyqmax7c5hSB7juxauPZpHUBHQ3EJa64HO8orXx_c7FxMJFkn9l7oZx_mtm_8gmhMAgdaBe7i1f0zUXf8pbsgbYO1XLSu8/s400/IMG_2310.jpg" width="298" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPhqJj9JAUAAmp9BQbFryex5LvruRK5yCHxVVmOqa1di60_LNyPB8H_mrJhhegZayyvzZzBTtCCa29_Ehc_WHMQy7lpzxgZ618mQKFu5Z2HyJVqvmtTTL34YbUqfP0nRrgmAivkbrKUMU/s1600/IMG_2311.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPhqJj9JAUAAmp9BQbFryex5LvruRK5yCHxVVmOqa1di60_LNyPB8H_mrJhhegZayyvzZzBTtCCa29_Ehc_WHMQy7lpzxgZ618mQKFu5Z2HyJVqvmtTTL34YbUqfP0nRrgmAivkbrKUMU/s400/IMG_2311.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Here is a selection of the many, many carpets that were collected over the years. Most of our collection was purchased while my husband and I were still dating. While on a trip to Istanbul, we found these little carpets in all of the tourist shops. And the fantastic markets offered plenty of opportunities to purchase large quantities of rugs for a discounted price. We returned home with our suitcases full of them! Perhaps that was the first time that the future Mr. True2Scale realized that his soon-to-be wife was a little obsessed with miniatures!<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_NsbzXdcy9uXvU_AkKsYLvt0_KpICN5LqYjlQFW2y6VHMRG-_eTWuM0kU0YPsvcuZLYrWuz49Gzmtbpk6pOOMArrmjrIJWszZnE5UVvQb850R1f6M-9frug0pniRt3R7perYmX5xpGLA/s1600/IMG_2312.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_NsbzXdcy9uXvU_AkKsYLvt0_KpICN5LqYjlQFW2y6VHMRG-_eTWuM0kU0YPsvcuZLYrWuz49Gzmtbpk6pOOMArrmjrIJWszZnE5UVvQb850R1f6M-9frug0pniRt3R7perYmX5xpGLA/s400/IMG_2312.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.799999237060547px;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: normal;"> Other posts in this series:</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: normal;"> <a href="http://true2scale.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-building-of-indecisive-roombox-part.html">Part 1</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: normal;"> <a href="http://true2scale.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-building-of-indecisive-roombox-part_27.html">Part 3</a></div> <br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"> Subscribe to our email newsletter for special offers and news: http://eepurl.com/j3Dub</div>