Mirror for the sewing room

This mirror is made from scraps.  The mirror glass was found in the waste bin of a picture framing shop.  The owner was kind enough to give it to me and even cut it free of charge.  The frame is made from pieces of the famous 1/4" wood strips and shish screwers with the addition of a pieces of wood to enable it to stand upright.  I need the walls free for hanging a notice board and maybe some additional shelves.  There is still a lot to do. I am satisfied with the result and hope you like it too.
I'll either try to find a little iron and a pair or two of scissors or make them myself from Fimo. And most important of all, I'll need to order a box room.

I want to extend a warm welcome to my new followers and invite you all to take part in my little giveaway. The drawing will be on June 30, the end of this month.
I am slowly gaining more friends and soon will have to create another giveaway when I reach 200 followers. I'll do it with great pleasure when the time comes.

A hearty welcome to:

Eloisaggrandados (This is the only name I could locate)
Jasmine 2004
Naran (Valdi)
El Bichillo
Matilde - Unicornio

One NS stores

I visited the one shekel store nearby and found these little cuties at one shekel each (about 30 cents of a US Dollar. The are really key rings but if you take off the ring they are a good dollhouse size.  The water tanks are lanterns working on batteries.  I always wonder how they sell them so cheap.

Magnets and key rings are a good source to look for minis.

PIF Swap from Kathi

I am one of the five fortunate people to receive Kathi's PIF swap.  A parcel arrived this morning containing a beautiful fish pond with a cute little cat trying to pull out a fish. Also a very pretty picture hand painted by Kathi as well as an orchid in a lovely pot also painted by Kathi.  A visit to Kathi's, Beautiful mini blessings, is highly recommended.

Thank you Kathi.

gifts from Gonda

I didn't plan to post today but I am too excited to keep this to myself and want to share with you my delight and pleasure at receiving these wonderful minis made for me by Gonda.  This is part of a swap we made some weeks ago and I am sure what Gonda sent me is far better than anything I could ever make myself.  Thank you Gonda.  I only wish the photos do justice to Gonda's work.  It is worthwhile to pay a visit to Gonda's Mini World.

There are so many uses for all these tiny beads and pieces in the last photo.  For example, bathroom mats for 1/48", Boxes and wall lamps, etc.
I love penguins and surprisingly Gonda sent me one so cute.  The little dress is so perfect, it will hang in my wool stall. Narrow ribbons and laces are very difficult to come by here and I am happy to get these. I love the cute little hen and the tiny bear.  I love everything! The cake will be perfect for my candy shop. Wow!

I am really lost for words and can only be grateful for all these beautiful creations.  Thanks again.

A little progress with the sewing room

I built the shelf unit, using a wooden box, more or less, with nice proportions. I am a very poor carpenter and have to be practical, since furniture pieces are very scarce here.  The pieces of material had to be collected too. People who do patchwork find it easier to have at hand good pieces. A good mirror must be added and I am  going to look for one next.  It slowly comes along.

I am going to make a little box for a friend here who collects real size teapots.  I made new miniature teapots from beads and also one from a tutorial by the talented Christel, the penguin one. I hope my friend will like them.

I am making another 1:48" mini box for another friend.  Once more an outdoor scene with a tired gardener taking a rest.  (He used to be part of a Peruvian dancing pair and still wears traditional clothes.) Again I hope my friend will like it.  At least it won't take up much space at her home.

Again I am using this opportunity to welcome new friends:

Lori
Nyork
Estefania
Pilar Segmentino
Juani
Leo Furtado
Tuflelchen
Patrizia
Ana Camara

I am very happy to know you and when it's possible I follow your blogs. If I do not, it is because I couldn't find them and you only have to let me know.

Gifts from Maribel

I had a very pleasant surprise when the post lady brought me a small parcel containing these little jewels that Maribel (Minimaribel.blogspot.com) sent me. A lovely little stool, a mirror, postcards tied with a ribbon, a bunch of keys hanging on a wall plaque, a brass jar and an amazingly beautiful album Maribel created. Thank you Maribel.

This was part of the Pay It Forward 2011 program and I am so happy I joined in.  I already have plans for some of the minis.  I can use several in an attic scene or make peddler's cart where second-hand staff is sold. I wish I have enough time to do all but, on the other hand, there is no hurry.

Don't forget my little giveaway (1:48" barbecue scene). You can leave a comment on that post until the 30th of June 2011.

My birthday giveaway

My family and I celebrated my birthday today and I would like to share this happy day with you my friends, so decided to make a giveaway.  If you remember the little outdoor barbecue scene I made for my friends here, they liked it so much that I decided to make two more, one for the winner of this giveaway and one for myself, to hang in my kitchen and cheer me up when I am cooking or cleaning up.

The rules are simple, be a follower, make a comment if you want to participate in this draw, and only if you want to, announce it in your blog.  Good luck.