Annie's Small World

Miniature Container Gardens

2011-05-17T18:29:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

I made these miniature gardens about three weeks ago. These photos show you how the little gardens currently look. I used several ground covers: Scotch moss, creeping thyme, Blue Star, and rosemary for the "trees", and other small plants I found at the nursery shop. The containers are twelve inches wide and sufficiently deep for the project. When I planted them, there were not flowering yet...however, you can see the sweet tiny, tiny flowers blooming all over in the second photo.

About two weeks ago...

A little rabbit enjoys the greens...

A pair of gnomes in this one; although you can only see one in the pic...I do need to re-paint them, the sun from last Summer fade them out...poor guys!

Can you see the ducks making their way across the bridge?

I hope you like them and inspire you to try making one or two mini gardens. They are fun and easy to make.

Have a great day!
Annie

The rugs

2011-05-04T20:14:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone...welcome!!!

Sorry I have been gone for so long but here I am with some little rugs to show you. They are all made and designed by me =)...some are needlepoint, hand painted, and punch needle (really easy). Enjoy!!
Please visit me again...I really appreciate your time viewing my blog.

Annie

Welcome

2011-02-18T19:07:00.000-08:00

Thank you so much for taking precious time to visit my blog. I have to admit that I am not the best blogger in town since I don't post often...that chore called work keeps me pretty busy.

Any way, I will be posting new photos from my latest miniature adventures soon. Also, we have a challenge project (given by our miniature's club president),so I will try to present some pics to you as I inch along with this one.

Again, thank you for your visit!!
Annie

Isabellas's playhouse

2010-11-10T17:20:00.000-08:00

Back again with a new project, a small one. This is going to be a child's playhouse; the kind you would find in some backyards (when you have the space!). It is 1/12" scale, and the body is made out of gator board which is very sturdy and it will not warp. In the first photo, the whole house is held together with masking tape for "dry fit" purposes.

I used scrapbook paper for the wallpaper and found a pretty border for the top. Next, I used already made "hardwood" flooring and handpainted a design with rabbits and chicks...I think the chicks are a little hard to see in the photo. Any way, I am yet to polish the floor before I glue it into place. I am going to apply siding for outer walls,and dye some wood shingles for the roof. I have hand painted the ceiling in sky blue with clouds and some tiny birds flying here and there.

I will have more pictures of the latest progress...however, I appreciate your patient because I am slow at this blogging thing :) and I have too many mini projects going on.

Thank you very much for your visit and have a good one!!!

Annie

Mini me

2010-09-29T18:15:00.000-07:00

A while ago, I though that it would be fun to make a mini me of my dog...so here is the result of my first try at needle felting.

Lily and "Mini" getting aquinted...

I enjoyed making Mini, and I think that I am going to make my cat next...keep tuned.

Have a good day,
Annie

Prizes from NAME's National Convention in Seattle

2010-09-17T06:22:00.000-07:00

This past July I went to my very first NAME National Convention...it was quite an experience. There is so much to do and plenty fun for everyone. I was very furtunate to win two roomboxes which were kindly donated from the collections of Jane M. and Barbara R. Both of the rooms were made and decorated by each one of them, respectively.
I hope you enjoy the pics and thank you for visiting.

Annie

The country store is pack with wonderful country miniatures...

A beautiful Christmas roombox by Barbara...my favorite miniatures in this box are the pair of elfs playing on the floor.

A quarter scale garden shed

2010-08-11T18:49:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone and thank you for stopping by. Today, I would like to share photos of my most recent completed project. It is a quarter scale garden shed, measuring 6.5 x 4.5 inches this little piece stands tall among my other larger scale houses. It was a joy to work with and I am happy with the results considering this was the first time I worked on this tiny scale.

To the side of the house you can see the attached green house which I made from a kit. The fence with gardening gloves is made from toothpicks, the bird feeder was made using metal findings and some white paint to give it a shabby look.

I need to add more gardening stuff, might be spread some dirt around...it looks a little too clean LOL... I'll get to that later.
Thank you again for your valuable visit,

Annie

Some cute stuff

2010-06-23T05:42:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone,
I am happy to post the photos of some cute miniatures my friend, Alicia, from Spain send me for our latest exchange. Thank you so much Alicia!!!

I am the proud owner of a Veronique Lux tiny house, and a sweet little dolly for my miniature doll's collection.

...and some delicious looking stew for the kitchen...fantastic!!!
Thank you for visiting...have a great day!

Annie

THANK YOU

2010-05-11T11:40:00.000-07:00

Some beautiful flowers (from my mom's garden *g* ) for everyone who has kindly visited my blog. Thank you very much!!!

Annie

A FANTASTIC SWAP

2010-05-09T13:41:00.000-07:00

I am delighted to show the photos of the swap between Alicia and myself. I am so thrill and happy with the beautiful, and wonderfully made pieces by my new miniature friend. Alicia has a some precious pieces in her blog: Aliciaminiaturas.blogspot.com/ please check it out and see for yourself the work of this talented lady.

Aren't these little things great???...the lady's table, stationery set and sewing box will go into my Victorian dollhouse which I have named "Providencia". The stash of groceries will be a great addition to the pantry in my country dollshouse which is not near to be done yet!...I am working on it :)

Every thing is so cute...I am a very lucky person! and so are my "miniature" family :)

A million thanks to my good friend, Alicia...you are one of the best!!!!

Thank you all for looking and don't forget to visit Alicia's blog.

Annie :)

Happy Easter

2010-03-29T18:57:00.001-07:00

Welcome!

2010-03-10T18:37:00.000-08:00

THANKS A MILLION TO: Synnove, Irene, Christel, Janne, JFolk, Beatriz, Cheryl, Mags, Miniannalee, Marisa, Josje, Sylvia, Ingrid and Susanne for kindly following my blog.

Welcome!!! :)

Annie

Valentine's Day Presents

2010-03-09T19:23:00.000-08:00

I enjoyed very much making these tiny teddy bears and gift bags for the lovely ladies at my miniature club.

Have a great day!
Annie

Second Prize Winner

2010-02-21T16:32:00.000-08:00

Great news!!!...my little baby shop vignette won second place with the National Assoc. of Miniature Enthusiast's contest. Thank you to all my great friends from the Bluegrass Miniature Society for the outstanding support and encouragement. Yippe!!!

Christmas Vignette

2010-02-10T15:37:00.001-08:00

A vignette measuring 9"W x 7"H x 5"D. This scene was made around the Christmas tree which was a challenge given to us by our Club's president. The challenge was to build a scene around the tree which is made of glass. I covered the tree with green turf used for miniature landscaping. The front of the box will be attached to a photo frame and later hang on a wall.

The cute kitty was a gift from my mother long time ago...I knew I would fine the perfect spot for it. The fire screen is hand-painted by Rosemarie Torre.

Thanks for looking and have a great day,

Annie

Finished Lamp

2010-02-10T15:12:00.000-08:00

This little room is "the craft room"

As promised, here are some photos of my completed lamp. This lamp was a club project, made with picture frames for the actual room. Using a lamp kit and thanks to the ingenuity of my dear Joe who did the "wiring" for the room, I have a working lamp!!!

I am yet to add or I should say make the books that will go on the hutch's empty shelve :)

Enjoy it!!

Annie

MERRY CHRISTMAS

2009-12-18T13:49:00.000-08:00

Wishing you peace, love, good health and the company of friends now and in the New Year.

Cheers,

Annie

Victorian Dollhouse

2009-11-19T16:58:00.001-08:00

And...here it is, my lovely Victorian dollhouse. This was my first dollhouse given to me by my honey, Joe.
It is made from a kit by Greenleaf ; however, I have been changing, altering, etc. many things with this house in order to suit my taste. Currently, I am getting ready to make the parquet floor for the library (upper far right room). For this, I will be using Mahogany, Cherry and Oak veneers...; I am eager to see the results! Later on, I'll start with the inside trim work.

This is a big house and so it is the work involved but it is all worth it! Thank you for looking at my biggest project, yet.

Have a great day!

Annie

Welcome!!

2009-11-13T18:25:00.000-08:00

I would like to thank and welcome my first five followers: Muriel, Lena, Marlies, Elena and Evelien.

Thank you all for following my new blog!!!

Annie

Club Project

2009-11-04T13:53:00.000-08:00

Here I have some photos of my Miniature Club's project: A lamp made out of photo frames. It is made by gluing three frames, and attaching the fourth one with hinges so there is access to the mini scene. The frames used to be dark brown and I painted them white (about four coats + primer) ...and gave them a distressed look. The frame's openings are 5"x7"; however, you might use whatever size fits your taste.

My lamp is supposed to be the workshop room (1/12" scale). So far, I got most of the furniture done, and as you can see, I am using the much liked Shabby Chic look.

I'll post photos of the completed lamp later on. Thanks for looking and have a great day!!!
Annie

Baby Boutique Vignette

2009-10-22T10:00:00.000-07:00

I made this vignette for a NAME contest using a kit made for the occasion; it consisted on the floor, and back wall only...everything else was added on. I found the idea of a baby shop very enticing...so here it is.

I made all the little dresses, christening gowns, bonnets and blankets. I used paper kits to make several of the accessories on display. The outside of the vignette is covered with a vintage style children paper.
The shelves and drawers are hand- painted by me!...not bad :)

The Halloween Party

2009-10-01T07:21:00.000-07:00

Fall greetings!!!...I'd like to share this room box's photos. It is almost done...( I got to paint the outside walls ). When I found these adorable paper figures, I said to myself: the Halloween party!!!

The kids are having fun before they adventure to "trick or treat". I made everything in this display, except for the candies and cake. The Halloween cut outs are scrapbook stickers. The picnic table is made with craft sticks...and the flowers are from a kit...sorry, the photos don't show the flower bed :(