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Endings and New Beginnings
My ruined castle is finally finished! I hope I've given it enough of a damp and dank atmosphere to make Dracula feel at home.....and the roombox give-away has closed as well. Congratulations go out to...
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Less than 45 Days til Christmas!
I went to my first Christmas show this week. Decorated theme Christmas trees everywhere you looked, two string orchestras ....one with a lady singing Christmas carols, a bit of wine and cheese, hot...
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I LOVE it!
....with those words, my customer announced the arrival of her ruins and sent this photo to me: As an artist, there is no greater praise than to see your creation enjoyed!
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Steampunk
so what does the word steampunk really mean? Wikipedia tells us that...Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction, and fantasy that came into prominence during the 1980s and early 1990s. It involves a...
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Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallows
I recently asked my friend, Frank about his favorite dessert and he promptly told me it was sweet potato pie topped with marshmallows. Apparently it's known as "Soul Food" in the Southern US and...
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Steampunk
Since Steampunk means using Victorian steam engine machines in a futuristic setting, just about anything goes. I've seen lots of really great costumes, totally cool jewelry, very imaginative orreries...
View ArticleIs there a Secret to Selling?????
Lately I've been in discussion with other miniaturists about making a go selling your creations. It's an interesting conversation because if you ask 100 people, you'll get 100 different answers...
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A Wonderful Charity Giveaway
Susana Lopez del Toro is not only having a giveaway but also donating the value of the item to charity.Muchas Gracias, Susana!!Almost forgot, the link to Susana's blog!
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I'm very fortunate to count among my friends a lady who is a consummate doll maker & costumer.Where I struggle with dressing a mini doll using an actual clothes pattern, Dana can take a scrap of...
View ArticleOoops sorry about the broken link
The correct link to get to the Frills and Fancy ezine is: www.frillsandfancyezine.com
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My email inbox is usually filled with all sorts of newsletters ...most of which I glance at and delete. I thought this ebook by Cynthia Tinapple was of interest:7 great ways to teach yourself about...
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Mold Making - Part 1
There are lots of ways to recreate an item and while it seems scary to try making your own mold, there aren’t that many steps; nor do you always have to buy the outrageously expensive commercial...
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Anyone for roombox ideas?
Mixed Media, 16.5″x 14.5″x 18.9″Steel with mixed media, 16.5″x 16.5″x 27.5″Absolutely stunning!!! I'm speechless. For more images visit: tokyogoodidea
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Nostagic Parisian Street Scenes
The Pingouin bar .....the entire scene is only 9"x12"x19" a look at the insidejust as well made as the outsidethis street scene comes in 6"x13"x19" an again the inside is beautifulincredible depthand...
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WorkInProgress
Thought I'd show some photos so you could see why I've been too busy to post:Still some final painting to do and the frame around the base. Who knows I may still alter that fireplace.....
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Castle Maureen
Here's the finished roombox:The castle is made entirely of builders foam, carved and painted to look like stone. ...except for the windows which are created by Angela Downton in the UK.A view into the...
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A thread has come up on Facebook ….yet again about copying. A well known miniaturist received a comment on her blog to a post from last year in which the blog owner complained about copyists. This is...
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The Enchanted Castle
Do you ever get a creative block? Usually it has to do with a concept ...you know what your end result should be but you just can't get past that starting point. I guess that was the trouble with...
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Several years ago, I discovered that my area of the world had a real live dollhouse museum, the Mildred Mahoney DH museum in Fort Erie Canada. It sounded like a fantastic visit to combine with a cross...
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2012 Greenleaf SpringFling contest entry
I've sent in my entry and I'm really pleased with how it all came together. Unlike the last time that I entered ....and didn't have time to finish the inside, this diorama is finished, inside &...
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