The Rose Cottage
This shop was created using the same basic techniques as Janie's Fine China. It was made as a swap with Anita McNary Hayes. She has been quite an inspiration to…
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Janie’s Fine China
Janie's Fine China For Janie's birthday, I made her this china shop in a matchbox. She collects blue and white china, so all the china was blue and white. For…
Suzie Scarecrow
Suzie Scarecrow I used an illustration by Mary Engelbreit to make this 1:24 scale scarecrow. The crows are made of clay. The scarecrow is made of fabric. The hay is…
cow-a-bung-a
Corner Vignettes
In 1995, I made corner vignettes for four family members. For each person I selected a theme or items that were things they liked. I made the corner part out…
bunnies on display
Bunny Display
The little resin bunnies and eggs are some I have collected and didn't know what to do with them. I had considered making a scene with the bunnies. Instead when…
eek a mouse
Birthday Cake mouse
This cake was made using light weight spackling for the icing and foam for the cake. This friend liked mousey things, so I knew she would appreciate a cake with...…
Candlestand Garden
A member of my miniature club suggested that we made garden scenes in these square candle stands. I decided I would make a water foundation with small goldfish pond below.…
Let's Party
Valentine Party Table
Love This was a super fun project for me because I reduced Joann Swanson's plans down from 1:12 scale to 1:48 scale. Although it was helpful to have her instructions…
first snow
First Snow
First snow This little teacup and saucer scene was made using china that was from my grandmother. It was some extra she had. For some reason they just spoke to…
kitchen in a pumpkin
Pumpkin kitchen
kitchen in a pumpkin Pumpkin I decided to build a kitchen inside a pumpkin. This was before big box hobby stores and the internet. I wanted a hollow pumpkin, so…