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Lesley's Miniatures Blog September 2007 Archive

By Lesley Shepherd, About.com Guide to Miniatures

Fast Miniature Holiday Decorations from Puffy Ribbon Trims

Sunday September 30, 2007
There are some cute ribbon trims available cut as silhouettes which make great 'instant' decorations for miniature scenes. These little ghosts (and bats and pumpkins) are sold by the ... Read More

Tips to Take Better Digital Photos at Miniature Shows

Thursday September 27, 2007
Miniature shows are a great source of ideas and inspiration. Most will allow photographs of the club and individual exhibitors, but not of the sales areas and vendors. ... Read More

Photos from the Fall 2007 Seattle Dollhouse Miniature Show

Tuesday September 25, 2007
The Fall 2007 Seattle Dollhouse Miniature Show had something for everyone. There were lots of 1:48 scale vendors and exhibits, a traditional 1:12 scale house, a series of ... Read More

Miniatures in Advertising - The Halo 3 Campaign

Monday September 24, 2007
Interesting that despite all the bells and whistles possible with computer animation, the new Halo game is being promoted by a series of highly detailed miniatures. Even the ... Read More

More Printable Miniature Dollhouse Plates

Sunday September 23, 2007
I have no idea how many picnics, beer gardens or other dollhouse events require the use of paper plates with patriotic themes. It seems that many of you ... Read More

Fall Miniature Challenge

Thursday September 20, 2007
A lot of the fun of joining a miniature club is in the flow of ideas. Clubs are always looking for new ways to challenge their members. ... Read More

Miniatures at a Model Railroad Show

Tuesday September 18, 2007
Model railroad shows are a popular family outing and many of them occur in the fall. Even if you aren't interested in railroads you can find lots of other miniatures ... Read More

Make a Miniature Fire for a Doll's House, Railroad, or Christmas Village

Sunday September 16, 2007
Miniature fires can add a lot of warmth and interest to any scale scene. This battery powered one uses light emitting diodes to create a flickering effect. The ... Read More

Lauan/Luan Plywood for Scale Buildings and Dolls' Houses

Thursday September 13, 2007
If you are planning on building a Christmas village display, or creating a scale building or dollhouse as a gift, you may want to know more about the common ... Read More

Miniature Fires and Haunted Lighting Effects Using Flashing LED's

Tuesday September 11, 2007
I'm working on more miniature and dollhouse Halloween projects, including a cauldron over a fire, and these sets of Light Emitting Diodes from Evan Designs are proving to be a ... Read More

Early Gold Rush Building to Model

Sunday September 9, 2007

What is this Spring Flowering Bulb?

Wednesday September 5, 2007
If you take over an established garden, you often come across tiny bulbs you have never seen before. Here is a list with photos of the most common ... Read More

Miniature Mosaic Tiles for Dolls House and Scale Scenes

Monday September 3, 2007
Tiny mosaic tiles can be made from a number of materials, but Leane Creatif a Craft Company from the Netherlands create a plastic version designed for cards which is ... Read More

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