Didn't these turn out pretty? At least I think they did. I designed the on a paint program using different image swatches of vintage patterns and changing the colors and tones. They were printed on fabric paper...and with a little glue and fiberfill they came out better than I'd hoped.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Michael's Store $1 hutches
Originally i was dubious about buying these hutches. Even for just a dollar they really are pretty crude. But a little paint and imagination goes a long way. Most of the items are printables and i made reproductions of the 'Brandywine' Houses i collect. In the end it turned out very pretty although it matches nothing at all in any of my houses and after a couple years I still have no idea quite where to put it.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Miniature Paintings
Painting in Miniature is another of those things I love to do. Above is a reproduction I did of Manet's Peonies. The size you see it here is just a little bit larger than the actual size. I was really pleased with how it came out. And of all my reproductions this is probably my favorite. Something about the colors and the mood all just came out nearly perfect.
Labels:
impressionist,
manet,
miniature,
painting
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Miniature "Soaps & Perfumes"
Friday, March 6, 2009
Flea Market Find
And here is another of those... 'n'-things...There's going to be probably as much of that as miniatures on this blog lol. I'm addicted to all things gingerbread and that's the theme running through my dining room. When i found these dishes at the flea market, the brown in them was so rich and warm. Just the perfect shade that reminded me exactly of gingerbread. I couldn't resist getting them...and I got the entire set...4 dinner dishes, 4 dessert dishes and 4 cups and saucers for...would you believe $1 total for all 16 pieces? Yes $1 total...How could I say no to that.
They are marked on the back "Cavalier Ironstone- Royal China" , made in USA.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Nothing beats Christmas, I could shop for Christmas items all year long and be happy. Above are some of the miniature items I've created. Several are inspired from things i remember from my childhood. The little book was one of my favorites growing up. And the Sing-Along with Mitch Holiday record was something my grandmother would play evry year on Christmas Eve and when I would come over to help decorate the tree. Though the version she had was on 8-track...talk about a flashback to the 70's ^^
Labels:
christmas,
miniatures,
paper,
vintage
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Vintage Christmas Placemats
Cindy Character, Copyright Grand Award, Boston U.S.A. MCMLXXV (1975)
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