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 ^^

Vintage Christmas Placemats

Cindy Character, Copyright Grand Award, Boston U.S.A. MCMLXXV (1975)

I have a set of these four laminate placemats. All with different Christmas images, featuring a character named Cindy. They were wasting away in my mother's basement and I couldn't resist them. I've been trying to find any information on the character and if she's been used for anything else, greeting cards, figurines, etc. because I think she is so adorable ( and the cat is cute too lol ) The only information I have is listed beneath the picture and that's what was given on the back side of the mat.

Miniature Perfumes

Above is an assortment of vintage soaps, perfumes and various toiletries created in miniature. These are one of the things I most enjoy making. There's something about working with all of the beads and jewelry findings...and the little vintage labels that is actually almost therapeutic.

I also make vanity trays with them. I love sorting through the beads and bottles I make to get just the right color and shapes together to make pretty little arrangements.