Celebrating Summer Time !!

Hello, I have been trying to work on a few projects ..A little Red Kitchen with a reto touch and a 50's Diner. Also my dollhouse is out for a remodel by  my best friend.  I got a peek of it last week and it's looking great! I can't wait to get it and post the before and after pictures!
  Meanwhile here's two mini scenes I just made today  "Celebrating Summer Time!! " My "water" is a page taken from a tropical calendar from the Dollar Store, my seashell I bought when I was in Florida.  I saw something like this on "Pinterest" so I had to try a scene in a seashell!! click on the pic to see more details wish I had noticed the castle flags were so bent over..oh well it was really windy on the beach!!!

Over view I used a clay pot saucer for this.

Let's build a sand castle!!!

Off for a quick swim!!

another view..

from the other side

The shell is about 4" across

Both mini beaches together

See the water up close..  it's perfect!! :)

My new upholsted chair covered with a jean fabric

I made this with an old jumper dress I cut up. I modified the back by
 rounding off the corners.
am very pleased with my new chair. Tutorials by Kris Compass.


Here's both chairs together see the difference in the back cushions?
 I like how the family looks... sitting nice  and comfy!
*click on the pic to see them larger



I made a couch

The couch

  I posted the chair before. Now I have the couch and chair together.

I am very happy how it all worked out I even made an ottoman.

 The only thing I changed on the seats was the amount

 of stuffing on the cushions and I did not do any piping.

The first time I made the chair (posted) my resin people couln't sit properly.

so I reduced the "stuffing" layers to 2 instead of three layers.

The tut is for an upholster chair I  used the same patter but elongated or enlarged some

 pattern  pieces it to make a couch or as some say "sofa"

This tutorial  can be found here: Kris has fantasic tuts and easy to follow!

 http://1inchminisbykris.blogspot.com/search/label/Make%20and%20upholster%20a%201%20inch%20scale%20chair

He is Alive!
 Have a Blessed Resurrection Sunday!

Sharing Grammy's Memories

Grammy's room ...look there's truck full of geat stuff!

(click on the pic to see close ups)



Oh my, grammy's special folder of pictures
 of cakes and invitaions and...

Wow, look at all the things she has in there!

See this honey? I wore grammy's dress for my wedding.

Grammy told them all about her wedding day and shared

so many fun memories of her days waaay back when!  

                                      



My Cupcake shop-gift for a friend!

 

she loved it!!!!

A new recliner chair I made from a tut

This was BIG challange for me. I found the instructions very hard to follow!  My cushions are not according the the tut. I had to make my own style. I had lots of problems fitting it right. It does work to sit upright and recline. Anyway, I am pleased with my first attempt. I used the faux leather from an old vest I got at a thrift store. It was very light and soft and easy to work with.

Front

back



dad relaxes



 the tut from Dollhouse Miniatures



side view

To my hubby on Valentine's Day!

  Happy Valentine's Day!!

He was very touched by this and  I was over joyed!

    *click on the pic to see them larger.

I made this from from a wooden book box.

At the dollar tree I found the 

 perfect card- tri folded so I had a cover, a verse for the inside

left wall and another design for the right wall

 and on the back table too.

A close up of the table:

chocolates, a Valentine's card, perfume and and a box of red  roses,

another gift bag, wine cheese and crackers.

 

 


This is the card I bought him on the left to go with the book and
 I will attach it to the back.



The front cover
(I photoshopped the title.. shhhh I have to put one on.)

My upholstered chair from a tut!

the beginning... should I use this fabric?

This was made from the this tut by Kris Campas

  http://1inchminisbykris.blogspot.gr/2013/01/chair-upholstering-tuttorial-how-to.html?showComment=1358763636015#c6552369621704867990 

No, this one is better! A remnent piece I found 50 % off

Daddy and daughter watching the TV



now that daddy is gone ....





My resin doll repainted to match....

Before -blue dress

After-ready to match the new bedroom

I won a blog draw for a rug but .. (please read)

Hi followers and friends,
I won a blog drawing for a beautiful rug. It has not arrived and it's been at least 2 months now . The  bad thing is with all the holiday events I can't remember whose blog it was and I lost all my e mails after changing computers so I cannot remember who was sending it I do believe it was from Australia. Just to let who ever it was that I have not received it yet :(   If it was one of you send me an e mail chripycritter@gmail.com TY!!!

Happy New Year to all my follwers

Many blessings to all of you this year 2013!

The mail man came with registered mail...

The day after Christmas....

I sign for it..open the package..

A beautiful wooden box arrives

 with a sweet note from Isabel  Barcelona, Spain

I forgot I won it..I can't wait to see it.

Oh my goodness!!!   :)  :)

It's so lovely, so nicely made I am so excited

 and doing the happy dance!! Thank you Isabel!!

Please visit her blog to see the lovely work she does!

http://isabelminimundo.blogspot.com.es/2012/10/sorteo-de-cumpleblog.html

My "Merry Mini Christmas" in a Gift Box!

BEFORE:
I built this out of foam core about 2 years ago..

AFTER:
TADA!  finally done.
A Christmas room with a light.
First bow I ever made! 
Click on the pic it to make it bigger and click on it again even bigger!  

Without the top on it.
The door and windows are printies!

Christmas gift I made

A group of ladies I meet with in a miniature group had a a Christmas Party. We each brought a gift  to exchange and this was what I made for the group. I made the plate from scrapebook paper, cookies are punchd out of fun foam, painted & glitter and mug was filled with a mixture of glue and paint, dried a few days then topped off the tiny styrofaom balls for marshmellos. I printed two lists one for Santa or one for mom and dad. I also imcluded 2 stocking stickers with furry tops. The lace doilie is a Martha Steward sticker and then glued it all down on a place mat.

click here for my video of my fire place with a fire in it. I used a battery operated tea light from the Dollar tree
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AZ07tJE9dA&feature=plcp

It is a little shaky but hope you enjoy the warm cozy fire!!
I hope to do another one but in low light it was hard to get it right

My Christmas Room Box-finished

Front View 

The inside and top view

Side view

More progress on the Christmas room box

I made a few mistakes I am sure you'll find them but I still like the way it's coming along.

the whole view



Right side



Left side

more to come....