Miniatures in Italy

It’s been a while since my last Post.  Here are a few updates:  I have not started work on the Denise Cottage Kit. I have only pre-built(no glue) it and tried a few modifications…it’s not going well as I would like. I think I am subconsciously sabotaging my ideas. I don’t know, hopefully things will work out.  I recently went on vacation to Sorrento, Italy. It was just stunningly beautiful. I did all the things I wanted to do except tour Pompeii, so I will have to go back for that.  The food was amazing. I enjoyed every meal. It was a much needed escape from my norm, with rest and relaxation. While touring the Amalfi Coast, driving towards Postiano, there is a miniature version of the town Praiano. A local artist built the miniature clay structures along the cliffs just like in real life.  I can’t tell you how excited I was to see miniatures. Since I started this hobby all things in small scale fascinate me. I guess because I can really appreciate the time, effort, and passion put into making something small. I will share some pictures…Enjoy!

 

The ideas, the plans, the preparations

Now that I’m in…the ideas need to be narrowed down. I am going to alter this kit just a bit on the top. I am going to add a roof extension similar to these:

Some inspiration may come from these as well:

I like the idea of using exterior recessed lights for the front. But we all know I am electrically challenged...lol.

I am thinking of using this design for the patio/deck area.

 

This exterior speaks to me most!!

 I am so excited about this project!!! Yay!!

I'm in....Let's build it!

Ok, so I bought the 2015 Creatin’ Contest Kit from Miniatures.com sometime earlier this year.  I bought it because it had a modern look. Once it came in the mail I quickly placed it on the shelf with the other "got to have" kits I have been acquiring.  I had no intention on entering the contest. Since just about everyone is building this kit, I felt it would be fun to join in the building process (plus I needed a new project). Also this could be a great learning experience. I actually have several ideas in mind. I thought about a 2 story house …a condo with a garage under, a dance studio, a bakery…but I settled on a retreat/vacation getaway of some sort. I am also going to try my hand at landscaping this project. While internet surfing for ideas, I came across these two pictures. I think this may have been the inspiration for the Denise’s City Cottage Kit. What do you think?

Exterior

 Interior

It's time for bed...

I made these beds sometime ago and I thought I would share them...I used a tutorial from 1inchminis to make the mattress. And I can't remember who I got the blanket shaping using aluminum foil idea from, sorry. I am thankful for tutorials they help solve my mini problems...lol. The bed frame I made with scrap MDF, fabric, mat board, and cotton padding. You will see some other items I have been working on as well. I really need a new project.  And I have lost all interest in the Victoria's Farmhouse. I look at it and get overwhelmed.  Mainly because in the move last year, some of the pieces were lost. It was disappointing. I keep telling myself that I will reorder the missing parts but as of yet, I have not. Anyway, hope you enjoy.

Oh and BTW, I now understand why so many of you work on multiple projects at a time. And why some of you don't use kits. You need that freedom to create your own ideas without being boxed in...I get it. 

Highland by Artply on eBay

Happy New Year everyone!! I cannot wait to see all the "Mini" things you all will create this year. I have already purchased The Denise's City Cottage kit for the 22nd Annual Creatin' Contest from Miniatures.com, however, I‘m not sure if I will enter the contest. The kit...I just had to buy it.  I am waiting patiently for the results from last year's Creatin' Contest. It’s always a treat and I am sure I will not be disappointed. If you have read any of my posts, you probably know that I hunt miniatures on eBay.  Yes it’s true, so I am going to share with you that someone is selling The Highland by Artply. Believe it or not it’s only $100. I have seen this house priced for much more. I already own this one...long sigh. And I have no idea when I will start building it. I have several other houses that are waiting too. The ideas are flowing, finding the time is the problem. Happy hunting!!!

*Picture borrowed from eBay.

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