Printable Miniature Coordinates in Pinks and Yellows
Friday February 29, 2008
More coordinates for your miniature displays. This time the printable designs are in a sherbet theme of pink and yellow. Like the other color schemes this one matches the ... Read More
Coordinating Printable Papers and Fabrics in Robin's Egg Blue
Wednesday February 27, 2008
It isn't always easy to find designs you can coordinate for a miniature display. It's especially hard if you have limited access to shops or stores. I've begun creating ... Read More
Make Printable Miniature Shop Boxes
Monday February 25, 2008
Miniature boxes are always useful in scale scenes. These ones are lined with a contrasting color and can be made from regular printer paper or cardstock. The boxes coordinate ... Read More
Printable Fabric Sheets For Scale Miniature Fabrics
Friday February 22, 2008
Some products give a miniaturist a lot of flexibility. These printable fabric sheets from The Electric Quilt Company are ideal for creating fabrics to coordinate with other designs. ... Read More
Maximizing Sales From Your Table at a Miniature or Collectible Show
Wednesday February 20, 2008
This is a time of year when many of us start to dream of selling our favorite items at miniature or collectible fairs. If you think it's time ... Read More
Make Elegant Printable Miniature Shopping Bags
Monday February 18, 2008
This weeks printable project is a response to a miniatures forum request for printable shop bags. I've set up two co-ordinating designs in six different color themes. ... Read More
Keep Paper Punches Cutting Smoothly
Friday February 15, 2008
Tools need to be kept in good condition, especially cutting tools. Paper punches are useful for making all kinds of miniatures using paper, thin metal sheets and polymer ... Read More
Make Miniature Paper Roses in Several Scales
Wednesday February 13, 2008
If you don't have a valentine's present yet it may be time to make your own, in miniature. These roses last forever (with care), don't need watering, and you ... Read More
Fair Maids in February
Monday February 11, 2008
Fair Maids in February is an early name for the common snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis. If you are fortunate enough to live in a cool enough area to grow them, ... Read More
Lesley Manieri's Miniature Knitting Supplies
Thursday February 7, 2008
I finally got around to using the needles and pattern I got from Lesley Manieri at the Birmingham Miniatura. With all the changes to American doll house magazines, ... Read More
Get Started With Miniature Knitting
Thursday February 7, 2008
If you enjoy knitting, you may find you enjoy making miniature knit bedspreads, cushions, toys or dolls clothing in 1:12 or 1:24 scale. With the right equipment and ... Read More
Miniature Signs of Spring
Tuesday February 5, 2008
In many areas the first spring bulbs are emerging showing that spring is coming. If you planted tubers of winter aconites last fall you should soon be rewarded ... Read More
Upcoming Miniature Shows and Events
Monday February 4, 2008
Do you have an upcoming event for the miniatures calendar? I'm updating the calendar for the next six months, so if you have an event concerning doll house miniatures, living ... Read More
Four Ways to Grow Miniature or Dwarf Fruit Trees
Sunday February 3, 2008
More and more fruit trees are available as genetic dwarves or as miniature trees suitable for small backyard orchards. Some are true dwarfs which will always be small. ... Read More
Make a Printable Miniature Tea Set for a Dolls House
Friday February 1, 2008
This dolls house tea or coffee set completes the dishes in the hellebore pattern which are available as printables. The tea set is an intermediate project. If you ... Read More