Making miniatures - more practice!
Well I was inspired by everyone else to make some books and pitchers. However, mine are not so good and I think or hope that 'practice makes perfect' athough I would settle for 'practice makes them better'!!!! On the books I realise there are gaps between the wood and the paper but didn't realise it was that bad until I saw the photos!!! But once on the shelves/tables, etc you might not notice - now where did I put those reading glasses??! The book covers were printables from Carolm and Lize and I am really sorry that I couldn't do your printies justice! The pitchers were courtesy of Marlies . I didn't really have the correct paper, etc so am off to buy some bits and pieces this week and have another go. The pink pitcher looks like one my mother-in-law has and has been painted several times over the years. I also tried to make a pitcher for my witches bedroom!!! I hope you don't all laugh too much! I was also trying to make these in between work and decorating - not a good idea. I have the ideas but I think I should stick to buying rather than making!
I haven't done any more work on Lake View and have come to a bit of a halt. I will need to get myself into gear and get cracking on it - it is still sat on our dining room table. Was going to paint the outside white but think it might be a bit too much so it might be more of a creamy colour, but tomorrow could be another change of mind!
On the weight side - stayed the same! Not surprising as had been naughty! Haven't done any exercising at all this week apart from a bit of walking so must sort that out this week too.
Not done much this weekend apart from helping hubby paint our bedroom - well at least I made cups of tea and cooked the dinner!!!!! It is all finished apart from the curtains to go up and it looks lovely.
Well, I love what you've done! You've managed to make them look 'shabby', something I have trouble doing. Love the pink jug too, perfectly dinged up, just like the real thing.
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't hard Susan - it comes naturally - trouble is I wanted it to look more like yours!!! That's it then I have found my forte - extra shabby without the effort!
ReplyDeleteWhat a hoot! We're never satisfied with our own efforts are we? I love yours, you prefer mine, shame we can't get together and learn from one another!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Thanks for sharing. I think minis are like food - it always tastes better (looks better) when someone else makes it.
ReplyDeleteA mi me encanta como te han quedado.
ReplyDeleteLo que pasa es que cuando hacemos algo, siempre le vemos los fallos y siempre queremos hacerlo mejor.
Pero la jarrita esta preciosa y los libros estupendos.
besitos ascension
Susan, Carol & Ascension your comments have cheered me up no end after a bad day at work. Yes Susan we could certainly learn a thing or two - mine would turn out much better!!! Carol you are so right! And Acension thank you so much but yes I do want to do better next time!
ReplyDeleteI love your little pink jug! I need to age mine sometime, too. I use all kinds of paper to make the jugs....Colored cardstock works pretty good. You just have to remember to paint a couple layers of paint both inside and out-makes it stronger. I have a bunch I made with beads being painted right now....I'll have pics soon. And if your looking, there's a book tutorial somewhere back in my blog....if you can't find it, let me know:)
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Katie, thank you so much for your comment! I am so sorry I missed your comment too! I found the book tutorial on your blog - fab!! I am most definitely going to try that! Your bead jugs look good - think I might look out for some beads and try that too.
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