Lesley's Miniatures Blog May 2007 Archive

This cabin project is beginning to take on a life of it's own. This week there are two simple projects to let people catch up or get started. ... Read More

If you have always wanted a horse but can't manage the space, you may love the world of model horses. I only wish other miniature collections had so many opportunities ... Read More

Plain kits don't have to stay plain! This Daisy House Vegetable Bin Kit has been modified into a file cabinet for an office, with a custom decor using simple ... Read More

The Grolier Club in New York is hosting an exhibition of Miniature Books from now until July 28th. Entitled Miniature Books: 4000 Years of Tiny Treasures hundreds of examples ... Read More

This week's project for the Cabin Front Porch is a Rustic table in the twig mosaic style of Adirondack furniture. This is an easy project which uses a minimum ... Read More

If your Dad's idea of heaven is a Blue King racetrack. You might need to read up on Slot Car Scales before Father's Day. If this is ... Read More

Watching Lord of the Rings on the weekend we went running to the computer during breaks to get a better look at the miniature sets which were built by Weta ... Read More

Cabin season is coming so that is the theme of our beginner's project for a working miniature lamp, suitable for a dollhouse or other scene. The lamp is based ... Read More

Miniature animals have their own area in the collectibles section. Although many of these would be suitable for a dollhouse (in fact Alexandra Blythe is famous for her ... Read More

If your Mom likes miniatures there are at least three miniature shows in the next few weeks. Shows like this are a great way to meet local club members and ... Read More

If you need a gift for someone who likes miniatures a basic tool kit is often appreciated, especially if you package the essentials in a portable container that can ... Read More

If your mom likes miniature needlework, either collecting or creating, there are lots of possibilities for Mother's Day gifts in this category. Your mom may want to try one ... Read More

Dollhouse and railroad modellers share more than the 1:24 or 1/2 scale railroads and buildings. In addition to garden railroads they are both build working 1:900 scale trains, which ... Read More

At a dollhouse show this weekend, the local model train club had their garden railway running to add some extra interest to the show. It certainly is time to ... Read More