Saturday, August 17, 2013

Shopping

We are going through some hot and humid summer days, although  not as bad as last year.
It's much more fun to entertain the young members of our family, than to sit down making miniatures. The children go back to school at the beginning of September.

I'm only making flowers.  Sometimes, when I'm not satisfied with the results, I throw away a whole
week's work.

Yesterday,  in Tel-Aviv, I was lucky to find some stuff which I want to show you.

Colored thumbtacks and beads  which can be made into small canisters.  Two little prams, toys for the nursery or for a shop.  Rings - raw material for jewelry boxes.





Glass seed beads packed in, yes you guessed it, square, clear plastic bubbles which can make perfect Ferrero Rocher boxes.  I have a plan to use the packages for other purposes too.  The beads will go
to my daughter Galia, who makes beautiful bead jewelry.



Metal beads, jewelry findings, tiny silver square frames (1/48" picture frames) and two perfect quarter scale sewing machines.


Later on, I'll show you to what use they served me.

I use this opportunity to welcome Emma and thank her for following my blog.

And something not mini but musical to enjoy for the weekend. The Typewriter by  Leroy Anderson (1908 - 1975), American composer of short, light concert pieces.  This particulr orchestration was performd in June 2011 by members of the National Orchestra and Chorus of Spain, Madrid.  The "typewriter" soloist is Alfredo Anaya.  Watch his expressions and actions.

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=G4nX0Xrn-wo&sns=em

Have a wonderful weekend.

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31 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 17, 2013 at 3:57 AM

    Dear Drora here in Italy continues the humid heat and therefore it is always wet with sweat. Your purchases are many and all very useful to accomplish so many things.
    Hugs, Manu

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  2. Sans!August 17, 2013 at 4:02 AM

    What a great link you gave us I now have big smile on my face and I wanted to give Alfredo a standing ovation! :):)

    I love your flowers, Drora, do show us more when you can :)

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  3. PAKYAugust 17, 2013 at 4:31 AM

    Your purchases are great, they are very useful for miniatures. A big hug.

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  4. mcddissAugust 17, 2013 at 4:51 AM

    unas compras fantasticas ,ya estoy deseando ver que maravillas haces con ellas
    estoy de sorteo en mi blog, por si quieres pasarte

    besitos

    Mari

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  5. ElianaAugust 17, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    What a fantastic purchase! You have plenty of material to transform into beautiful miniatures!

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  6. The Old MaidAugust 17, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    Great finds, Drora! And I would love to see more of your pretty flowers soon!:) Hugs

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  7. ElenaNikitinaAugust 17, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    I envy and cry from what we do not sell these miniature things ...
    Drora, I congratulate you on such wonderful shopping!
    Best wishes from Russia. Elena.

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  8. MunirGhiasuddinAugust 17, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    I am sure that you will come up with something fantastic! You have a wonderful weekend too.

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  9. Tessa LiduinaAugust 17, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Hi Drora, I envie your purchases :D Many, many lovely minatures can be created out of them. I am looking forward to see how your will use them. And please don't throw away a week's work! I am sure you are too hard on yourself. Wishing you a nice weekend and have lots of fun with the youngsters in your family. Hugs, Liduina

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  10. NaránAugust 17, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Buenas comprad Drora, y buena idea usar de cajas de bombones esos envases de perlitas.
    Besos, Narán

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  11. PiikkoAugust 17, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    What a great purchase! I can't wait to see how they'll be after your magical touch.
    Good weekend to you too.
    We are having 'a bit' rainy weather. I think that soon I will need a boat if the rain don't stop.

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  12. KatrinaAugust 17, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Very fine purchase! Interisting to see what you are going to do of them. Have a nice Sunday. Blessing Kati

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  13. MaryAugust 17, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    Great finds, I think only mini makers understand buying things for the packaging. I look forward to seeing the treasures that you create.
    A Big Mini Hug

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  14. BiWuBärAugust 17, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Great finds - I'm curious to see what you're doing with these new treasures. And thank you for the link, that was so much fun. I didn't know this was wiritten by Leroy Anderson - and so far I only knew this in a version with Jerry Lewis... but Anaya was fantastic. I only wonder - do your little ones still know what a typewriter is? *LOL*

    Hugs
    Birgit

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  15. UnknownAugust 17, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    Thank you for sharing, Great items to spark your imagination they will be turned into fantastic things ;)

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  16. juliaAugust 18, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    Muchas compritas, estoy segura que le darás mucha utilidad.
    Mil besos...Julia.

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  17. afairytalecometruewyrnaAugust 18, 2013 at 12:43 AM

    Lovely purchases you have made here. Here's for many hours of pleasant work.
    Hugs
    Wyrna

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  18. TatianaAugust 18, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    Привет!
    Я очень люблю покупать такие же прекрасные мелочи для создания миниатюр!
    Очень приятно и весело потом делать миниатюры!
    Хороших выходных!
    Объятья
    Татьяна

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  19. GiacAugust 18, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    Hello Drora,
    Those are great finds! I cannot wait to see what you will turn them into. Have fun with the little ones.
    Big hug,
    Giac

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  20. EvaAugust 18, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Unas compras estupendas, podrás hacer un montón de miniaturas. Un saludo, Eva

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  21. Eloisa August 18, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    Que buenas compras para hacer cosas bositas.

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  22. PilarAugust 18, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    Que compras tan chulas Drora,esperando ver lo que haces con ellas,maravillas,seguro,besitos

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  23. Indy_PoppyAugust 18, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    You got lots of great items. I used the bead containers in my deli counter for my dollhouse deli. They do come in handy.

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  24. Eva - tatalamaruAugust 18, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    Que buenas compras has hecho Drora. Ahora a dejar volar la imaginación para crear miniaturas increibles con ellas.
    Un beso

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  25. maribelAugust 19, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    Unas compras estupendas. Ya tienes trabajo para una temporadita

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  26. PippibärAugust 19, 2013 at 12:59 AM

    Great founds! I´m looking forward to see what kind of masterpieces you make about it!
    Hugs
    Melli

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  27. PlushpussycatAugust 19, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    Great finds, Drora! I understand how much more fun it is to spend time with children before they go back to school. Even the weather calls for action and movement, whereas the winter months are great for quiet pursuits like reading and making miniatures. I agree with Sans: it will be fun to see your mini flowers and the other projects you make from these goodies you found. xo Jennifer

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  28. GondaAugust 19, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Hello Drora, lucky for you that you find nice items, ooh, I love your wonderful flouwers and you get a very nice giveaway, looks all great to me, greetings

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  29. Cinderella Moments August 21, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    I bet you are way too hard on yourself and throw away perfectly beautiful flowers. I love your little treasures. They are so great for mini projects. Have fun with the minis and the kids!
    hugs♥,
    Caroline

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  30. Maria IrelandAugust 27, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    Wonderful items I am looking forward to seeing what magic you work on them :)
    Hugs Maria

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  31. MelyGiuntaAugust 30, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Quanti acuisti! Ho appena visto come hai già trasformato alcuni di essi, le scatole sono stupende!

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