"Kit bashing" is a term miniaturists use, and one that every crafter should get to know. You "bash a kit" when you take creative liberties with a project, putting your own spin on it. I love kit bashing. Curiously, I've noticed a big difference between miniaturists and scrapbookers. When I took scrapbook classes, a lot of the participants wanted their finished products to look EXACTLY like the teacher's sample. But miniaturists want to do their … [Read more...] about Kit Bashing — A Dollhouse Furniture Bargain
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Desperately Seeking OOAK
So I'm cruising Pinterest and Etsy looking at dollhouse miniatures, and I keep seeing OOAK by the listings. Wow. I was so impressed by the detailed workmanship. And so many different types of items! I was thinking to myself, "This OOAK really knows her stuff. She must be crafting from sun up to sun down." Then I got to thinking, "I bet OOAK is the name of a company. Yeah, that's got to be it. I wonder if they offer tutorials." In the miniature … [Read more...] about Desperately Seeking OOAK
How to Create a Literary Vase
A beautiful fall vase! I was in St. Louis last week, visiting the Carondolet Branch Library for their Author Breakfast event. On the tables were lovely vases, created by Sarah Zolezzi. As a gift for us authors, we were allowed to take one home. But I walked off and forgot mine! ARGH! At least I took this photo. Sarah asked library volunteers to bring in their old vases. Here's what I imagine she did next: * Wash, clean, and dry the vases … [Read more...] about How to Create a Literary Vase
That Creative Urge
I've decided that I simply have to have a shell covered mirror for the bedroom of my new home in Florida. So I've been shopping. Online. In person. In catalogs. The prices of such mirrors are reasonable until you get to a certain size, the size I need.I was in a retail store the other day, talking with the owner, who happens to be a friend of my sister Jane. Jane seems to know everyone in southern Florida! I told the owner what I wanted. She had … [Read more...] about That Creative Urge
