I've had the time recently to make a few alterations that I've been meaning to do for a while, starting with slimming the legs of Sarah's jeans a little, as she prefers a slim fit. I also added nice sleeve ends to this old navy jacket of hers, as the sleeves were a little short… Continue reading Alterations
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The Galley
Sarah's renovated galley kitchen is pretty much done! I chopped up the old freestanding units to make all the important bits fit into the box, leaving some excess bench space out for an island. The island still needs some doors, as that big white space looks a little weird next to the other doors. I… Continue reading The Galley
Tests
When one of Sarah's favourite Marvel characters is Captain America, and you've wanted to make a life-size shield out of cardboard for a while, what do you do? You test the idea in miniature. It's made from two layers of paperboard glued together and painted, and is sealed all over with a layer of glue. It… Continue reading Tests
New Methods
In a recent Mollie Makes edition, there was an article on making miniatures for a doll's house, one of which was balls of yarn. They were made by wrapping the yarn around a small segment of straw, which is a better method than the one I used to use, and you can see the difference in… Continue reading New Methods
Project Roundup
This little shield is something I started making on impulse, just for fun. It'll make some fun photos, either way. I've also made progress on the walls of Sarah's renovated kitchen/living space, here's the exterior: and the interior so far: I want to glue the kitchen benches into the main box alcove, which is why… Continue reading Project Roundup
Beach Breton
Back when I went on holidays to the beach, I made a Breton top for Sarah, to take in her suitcase and take pictures of on the beach. I made the shoulders slightly wider, so the top offers more sun protection (which is definitely a necessity here!). The fabric came in a fabric pack as… Continue reading Beach Breton
Mandala Success!
Previously, when I've tried to crochet mandalas, they haven't really turned out very well. Perhaps it's because I don't read the pattern properly all the time, but when I make a successful mandala, it's a small cause for celebration. I like the colours in this mandala, it looks very spring-y, unlike the cold, rainy weather… Continue reading Mandala Success!
Cover the Walls
Sarah's notice board is finished, and she's already started putting some things up there. There's a few lists and such, and what looks like a crochet project of some kind... I also printed off some amazing fanart to put up in Sarah's room, because all empty walls need a little art, in my opinion. The… Continue reading Cover the Walls
Lionhearts
I finished the Gryffindor scarf not long ago, completing the mini set. Ah, don't they look great all together? I'm really happy with these pictures, too, I think they really capture the Gryffindor spirit (as cheesy as that sounds). Sarah was willing to do some exploring for the camera, and she did so quite well,… Continue reading Lionhearts
New Season, New Windows
As it's not only the first day of spring here, but also September 1st (when the Hogwarts school year starts), I made new windows for Flourish & Blotts. The flowers at the bottom have a watercolour background with the details drawn on top. I quite like the effect of this, with the murky background contrasted… Continue reading New Season, New Windows
My Life in Miniature 