Sunday, June 16, 2019

Nutshells and gnomes

Hello dear readers,

Have I gone nuts?
First I learned how to crack open a walnut in two perfect halves.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVTG3T_fTz4.






Then I learned how to make little gnomes -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSbZ66cH3Qc



The house is one of my ceramic clay houses.  All the leaves staff are a gift from dear Birgit.







And this is my first nutshell scene.






Making the tiny mushrooms gave me a real headache.





Have a wonderful Sunday and a very creative week ahead with blessings.



















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21 comments:

  1. miniacollectionJune 16, 2019 at 2:26 AM

    A gorgeous little scene. You did a great job.
    Geneviève

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  2. SheilaJune 16, 2019 at 5:01 AM

    They might have given you a headache but those mushrooms are perfect with your adorable little gnomes.

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  3. IlonaJune 16, 2019 at 10:39 AM

    I loved seeing these tiny gnomes and houses in nut shells, Drora, they are too cute!! And what are gnomes without mushrooms.... ;O!? Great work!!
    Warm hugs, Ilona

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  4. Eloisa June 16, 2019 at 10:44 AM

    Son una monada, me encantan !!!!

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  5. Contrastes-Rosa MªJune 16, 2019 at 10:59 AM

    Muy linda,buena semana.Besos:-)

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  6. MarianJune 16, 2019 at 1:33 PM

    Que cositas tan lindas.
    Son unas piezas encantadoras.
    Un saludo

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  7. Isabel RuizJune 16, 2019 at 2:03 PM

    Es un trabajo encantador!!!!

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  8. claudeJune 17, 2019 at 2:38 AM

    what a beautiful fun creation!
    hugs

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  9. BiWuBärJune 17, 2019 at 4:55 AM

    I know very well what you're talking about when it comes to teenytiny mushrooms! *LOL* Your nutshell gnomes turned out so wonderful, I'm in awe with these tiny fellows. You're so good with polymer clay even when it comes to very small objects. Btw I was thinking this too when I took out the tiny furniture you've given to me, the toys in that shelf are incredibly cute and well done. Oh, and it was good to hear that you didn't mind the little splash of white I've added. ;O) But back to your fantastic nuts, these little scenes are gorgeous and I really enjoyed looking at them. Oh, and I shall not forget to mention the tiny house - you really have magical fingers!

    Hugs
    Birgit

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  10. Jodi HipplerJune 17, 2019 at 10:42 AM

    Oh Drora you have taken these new skills and turned them into something magically adorable! I LOVE them! I can see why those mushrooms gave you a challenge - incredibly tiny! I am excited to see where these wonderful little pieces end up as they will surely make an amazing addition!

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  11. PILAR6373June 17, 2019 at 11:35 PM

    Que maravillosa casa de duendes,ellos son tan diminutos!!! Preciosa escena Drora!
    Besos.

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  12. carmenJune 17, 2019 at 11:50 PM

    que buenas casitas has buscado ...

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  13. FabiolaJune 18, 2019 at 8:06 AM

    Original and beautiful creations.

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  14. Alexandra MartinezJune 18, 2019 at 11:05 AM

    Beautiful Drora, how can you make such tiny yet beautiful things! xxx

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  15. PAKYJune 18, 2019 at 11:46 AM

    So cute your nuts roomboxes, love it. Hugs

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  16. Kristine PaperDollMiniaturesJune 18, 2019 at 4:24 PM

    So cute! I love this mini mini!

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  17. Megan SchetscheJune 20, 2019 at 6:42 AM

    Oh well done on the little house, gnomes and the mushrooms! I don't have much confidence in that man's methods for opening walnuts, Drora. I once punched a flat tip screwdriver very deeply into the palm of my hand trying to do what he does with a butter knife. Subsequently I learned the way to split nuts perfectly if you want to use the shells, is to soak them in water for a day or two. It softens the seam and you can split them easily and without damaging the shell. Of course, the flesh of the nut will be soggy and unappetizing so you have to decide what you want, the nut or the shell.

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    1. Drora's minimundoJune 20, 2019 at 8:02 AM

      Thanks, Megan. I'm certainly going to try your way of splitting the nuts. Seems a lot safer and easier

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  18. Paloma AlmudenaJune 22, 2019 at 1:51 AM

    Muy original y con un trabajo muy minucioso, te ha quedado genial, tiene mucha complicación trabajar en algo tan pequeño, pero tu has sabido hacerlo y con un estupendo resultado... besos.

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  19. Maria IrelandJune 22, 2019 at 3:32 AM

    I love your tiny scenes in a nut.The tiny items are amazing. Beautiful job.
    Hugs Maria

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  20. Zulueta EJuly 9, 2019 at 4:49 AM

    Maravillosas tus nueces!!! Me encantan! Espero que no te moleste que me inspire en ellas... al verlas se me han representado unos belenes encantadores para regalar en Navidad. Lo has pensado? Seguro que a ti te quedan genial a la primera :) Un abrazo

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