The linens for the bed were the easiest thing I had left to make for my Princess and the Pea miniature “The Gift of Sensitivity.” At least that’s what I thought. I already had a sparkly comforter made in 2009 when I was assembling all those mattresses, but I still needed sheets and pillows. I... Continue Reading →
The Magic of Our “Dreary Earth”
I'm always on the lookout for signs of magic, so I really appreciate Alix E. Harrow's reminder that magic is in the eye of the beholder. If you are wondering why other worlds seem so brimful of magic compared to your own dreary Earth, consider how magical this would seems from another perspective. To a... Continue Reading →
Howl’s Bedroom: To Plan Or Not To Plan?
As I work on my fairy tale miniature LNK, I keep thinking how much fun it would be to make Howl’s bedroom from Howl’s Moving Castle. It’s a huge project, which is probably why MechanicalFiend and Miss Mini Life made it so small. It’s so complicated, I probably need to make a plan first. A... Continue Reading →
Why I Want To Be A Vampire (But Never Will)
My top nine reasons to become a vampire: You always know what's for dinner. You get to have bats for friends. You don't have to cook. Ever. You have enough time for all the books (reading and writing them). Photo by Ivo Rainha on Pexels.com Capes! Photo by Juan Felipe Ramu00edrez on Pexels.com Your house... Continue Reading →
A Tiny Start To Making Miniatures
One of the things my gotta-stay-awake YouTube watching has led to is a renewal in my interest in miniatures. First, I discovered this amazing model of Howl's Moving Castle made from discarded plastic, cardboard, wire, and lots of re-purposed objects. It's a long video, but Studson Studio's delivery is educational and entertaining. He even chants... Continue Reading →
