The last theme I have presented was this spring and was called "The Old Hill". This is a shop where animals are having a leading role. Just look at the pictures and enjoy!
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maandag 13 mei 2013
The Old Hill
It seems that I just cannot find the time to keep up with my blog. So sorry for this.
The last theme I have presented was this spring and was called "The Old Hill". This is a shop where animals are having a leading role. Just look at the pictures and enjoy!
The last theme I have presented was this spring and was called "The Old Hill". This is a shop where animals are having a leading role. Just look at the pictures and enjoy!
vrijdag 9 november 2012
Old Bear House
The bears kits of Emily Farmer are absolutely wonderful to make. I made them each with an own character and a playing a part of their own story. But ...... they had still have to live somewhere?
The "Old Bear
House" is specially made for these bears and is althought it is in the
half scale, it is very easy to work in and with. This is due to the
height of the ceilings. My bears just love to live in this gorgeous old cosy house. This house I presented at the International Dollhouse Fair in Apeldoorn (Holland) in October 2012.
I used hobby clay to give the walls a nice old look, to make a chimney (there is real smoke comming out of the chimney!!) and to make the roof. This is very simple to do. You can just use cheap glue for wood and paste the clay onto this. It will hold perfectly.
I found some gorgeous plants and flowers that I just love to use. They are laser cut and you can even paint them if you wish to do so. I use them for almost verything now for the half scale as nice flowers, plants for in the garden, as weed and as spices. But I also use them frequently in the 1/12th scale as small garden plants and flowers and as weed. Just let you imagination go, there are so many possibilities!
On the photo below, you can also see the use of the plants and.....papa Bear!
He is going to dispose some "weed" and garden waste.
The chicken on his head is just a funny detail. I thought: Why only placing them on the ground...they love to sit high :).
maandag 23 juli 2012
Haberdashery Shop
Hello all you miniatures lovers!
It has been quite a while that I was on FB, but now I'm back again.
First of all I hope you are all in good health and are enjoying the miniatureworld more than ever.
In the last few months I have made a Haberdashery shop.
In Arnhem at the International Doll House Fair, I presented the Haberdashery Shop. This turned out to be such a success: people seems to want to imitate the shop.
We (Jacomine of Jacominis.com and I) decided to work together (joint venture). Jacomine developing the cabinets and other small furniture and my share of the joint venture is to make the graphics especially for these designs. Our first product together is the serie Florentine (the complete furniture of the Haberdashery shop and much more in this style). The great thing about this theme is that all items in the sewing shop are available at Artofmini.com. Many kits are especially designed and the materials, used in the shop such as the fabrics, we have in stock in our webshop. In the coming posts I will each time highlight a part from the Haberdashery Shop. But for now ...... look and enjoy!
It has been quite a while that I was on FB, but now I'm back again.
First of all I hope you are all in good health and are enjoying the miniatureworld more than ever.
In the last few months I have made a Haberdashery shop.
In Arnhem at the International Doll House Fair, I presented the Haberdashery Shop. This turned out to be such a success: people seems to want to imitate the shop.
We (Jacomine of Jacominis.com and I) decided to work together (joint venture). Jacomine developing the cabinets and other small furniture and my share of the joint venture is to make the graphics especially for these designs. Our first product together is the serie Florentine (the complete furniture of the Haberdashery shop and much more in this style). The great thing about this theme is that all items in the sewing shop are available at Artofmini.com. Many kits are especially designed and the materials, used in the shop such as the fabrics, we have in stock in our webshop. In the coming posts I will each time highlight a part from the Haberdashery Shop. But for now ...... look and enjoy!
dinsdag 12 april 2011
Peacock Room Chapter VI
pictures of her family:
husband, child, grandchild, mother, sisters and brother,
they are all present and give her a daily smile around her mouth.
The warmth, the solidarity with each other and love makes her a rich person.
She knows this and she cherish this.
A matching bracelet, carelessly lay down at the base of the bust.
The earrings, hidden behind her diary, makes this set complete.
They have little sapphires and are her birth stones.
She attaches great importance to the meaning of these stones as sapphire means hope.
In the ring box is a precious jewel. It was from her mother’s side of the family and is an antique ring with a peridot.
This time from the family of her husband's side: a bracelet of amethyst with matching ring and earrings.
All true showpieces that would have to be stored in a safe
if the sparkle, given by the daily sunlight, wouldn’t give so much pleasure.
If you look closely you can see on the left
a delicate antique French lace shawl almost slip off the table.
Ofcourse the perfume bottles are a must on this beautiful table.
The roses, next to the dresser, are beautiful but on their return.
Occasionally there's a petal swirling onto the ground.
Ms. loves roses. They smell delicious.
The soft petals are carefully picked up and stored to dry.
Some of them are laying down on special spots,
so that they can spread the last perfume that they still carry, throughout the room.
On the diary, which she carefully kept, is also a petal laying down.
Above the dresser there are three portraits of her children, all smiling at their mother.
She has her children given a safe and warm nest and the opportunity to really be a child.
This has greatly strengthened their self-esteem and the three become great adults.
The love she always gave, she gets back from them daily.
zondag 10 april 2011
The Peacock Room Chapter V
The Peacock Room Chapter V
On the nightstand on the left side of the bed,
there is a picture of her husband.
So if he is away for business,
he still can whisper sweet words before she is going to sleep.
He is her support and anchor and her tower of strength.
And when he's away?
Then she cherishes his letters and read them again and again.
When he returns home, love will be celebrating.
Love should be celebrated at any age
for the heart knows no wrinkles!
Both on the cap of the perfume bottle as on the ladies eyeglasses,
are small crystals twinkling.
On the other nightstand there is is a "crystal" decanter with a glass of water,
a few books and a small ladies handkerchief with roses motif.
On the footboard of the bed is carelessly tossed a fur stole:
Last night she went out for dinner and was too tired to clean up everything neatly.
Her golden shoes she put out also quickly to be able to go to bed.
She is so happy with her gold shoes. Once, during an unexpected visit to the city of Gouda,
did she saw that kind of shoes and she was blown away by them.
However there was no time to look carefully and to fit them,
she couldn't get the picture of those beautiful shoes not out of her head.
Eventually she asked her own shoemaker whether he could make that kind of shoes.
Look at the result: they fit her perfectly and together with her going out creations,
it looks completely royal.
donderdag 7 april 2011
The Peacock Room Chapter IV
This is chapter IV of the story of the Peacock Room:
Can you imagine a little bit already who this woman is and how she looks like?
Next to the door is a nice drying rack.
The newest bed linen is hanging to dry.
It is the latest collection, it is called : Regina Margaretha.
The two gas lamps are filling the room with a dim light and
caressing the soft tones of all the accessories.
A warm light for a warm room.
Next to the cabinet is a femininity seat located.
It was from of a distant family member and has stood the test of time.
At first sight it looks disorderly on the table,
but if you look closely it appears that everything has it's place.
For a little relaxation the latest fashion magazines can be read before going to bed.
The tulips were given by her beloved husband.
And what a man!
He is a special, interesting man and there is so much to tell about him.
But ... .... that story I will save for another time.
Can you see her all parading on a boulevard?
Furtive looks of passers-by will be thrown over the shoulders
and they will think: "Oh, What a beautiful lady!".
The newest bed linen is hanging to dry.
It is the latest collection, it is called : Regina Margaretha.
On the ground, with the band around it, is a matching bedspread.
The two gas lamps are filling the room with a dim light and
caressing the soft tones of all the accessories.
A warm light for a warm room.
It was from of a distant family member and has stood the test of time.
At first sight it looks disorderly on the table,
but if you look closely it appears that everything has it's place.
For a little relaxation the latest fashion magazines can be read before going to bed.
The tulips were given by her beloved husband.
And what a man!
He is a special, interesting man and there is so much to tell about him.
But ... .... that story I will save for another time.
maandag 4 april 2011
Peacock Room Part II
Remember the story of the Peacock Room?
This is the second chapter of the story.
She comes from a strong family and looks a lot like her mother:
They look flimsy, but oh boy, what a strong spirit these ladies have!
Her mother makes the most beautiful paintings
and often have a deeper sense.
This is the painting of the cranes, she has made.
Cranes are considered auspicious and stand as a symbol of longevity.
With this underlying meaning,
this little masterpiece couldn't simply not been missed in this room.
All the furniture you see are painted in an infinitely subtle color.
A color that is very sensitive to light variations and
change each time depending on the time and illumination.
In the corner stands a peacock cabinet.
The meaning of the peacock is generally titled with immortality.
The feathered tail upward means pride and down means humility.
The featers in this case are turned down.
In the cabinet are tidy piles of bedding, warm blankets and
a varieaty of perfumes fighting for the very best place.
Open or closed this cabinet is a joy for the eye.
This is the second chapter of the story.
She comes from a strong family and looks a lot like her mother:
They look flimsy, but oh boy, what a strong spirit these ladies have!
Her mother makes the most beautiful paintings
and often have a deeper sense.
This is the painting of the cranes, she has made.
Cranes are considered auspicious and stand as a symbol of longevity.
With this underlying meaning,
this little masterpiece couldn't simply not been missed in this room.
All the furniture you see are painted in an infinitely subtle color.
A color that is very sensitive to light variations and
change each time depending on the time and illumination.
In the corner stands a peacock cabinet.
The meaning of the peacock is generally titled with immortality.
The feathered tail upward means pride and down means humility.
The featers in this case are turned down.
In the cabinet are tidy piles of bedding, warm blankets and
a varieaty of perfumes fighting for the very best place.
Open or closed this cabinet is a joy for the eye.
zondag 3 april 2011
For my dearest friend Marga
It has been a long time ago that I have written on my blog. From this day on I hope I will have time again to write some and keep you all informed what I have been doing and making.
The last few month I have made a room for my dearest friend Marga.
I promised her to finish a complete room for her enormous dollhouse.
So......this is what I have been doing the last few months.
It is not only a complete furnished room, but there is also a story that fits with the room.
And that story I want to share with you, together with the pictures, so you can see what I have made for her. It is a long story, so every time I will publish a part of it.
Imagine that during the telling of the story there was harpsichord music on the background.
Here is beginning of the story:
The Peacock Room
Tonight everything is all about sharing happiness and friendship with each other.
I hope I can give with this room a little bit of happiness to you.
Happiness I feel in my heart when I think of you.
This room, my dear friend, is completely custom made with lots of love for you.
I will take you by my hand and let you carry away in the story about this room.
In a rather extravagant interior, filled with patinated furniture,
old and handmade ornaments and embellishments,
everything remains still surprisingly clear.
You could say that the room is furnished with atmosphere.
An atmosphere where you curious enough feel at "home ".
The room is a celebration,
a breathless celebration of joy and delightful sights,
a room of softness and beauty.
Today it's a beautiful day,
the sun is shining and there are small pieces blue sky.
It is a day one feels happy.
It's spring, you smell it, you taste it, feel it,
new life is in the air!
Let us first try to imagine who this woman is from whom we may visit her room?
Is she elegant, arrogant or is she posturing like a duchess?
The answer is: No.
Although these qualities you may expect a little bit from any person who lives in this house,
but nothing is less true: it is a distinctly friendly, slightly naughty wife with an charming personality.
We are going to push open the door of her room and we're going to surprise her!
Are you coming with me?
At this time I opened the dollhouse so she could see the room for the first time.
The last few month I have made a room for my dearest friend Marga.
I promised her to finish a complete room for her enormous dollhouse.
So......this is what I have been doing the last few months.
It is not only a complete furnished room, but there is also a story that fits with the room.
And that story I want to share with you, together with the pictures, so you can see what I have made for her. It is a long story, so every time I will publish a part of it.
Imagine that during the telling of the story there was harpsichord music on the background.
Here is beginning of the story:
The Peacock Room
Tonight everything is all about sharing happiness and friendship with each other.
I hope I can give with this room a little bit of happiness to you.
Happiness I feel in my heart when I think of you.
This room, my dear friend, is completely custom made with lots of love for you.
I will take you by my hand and let you carry away in the story about this room.
In a rather extravagant interior, filled with patinated furniture,
old and handmade ornaments and embellishments,
everything remains still surprisingly clear.
You could say that the room is furnished with atmosphere.
An atmosphere where you curious enough feel at "home ".
The room is a celebration,
a breathless celebration of joy and delightful sights,
a room of softness and beauty.
Today it's a beautiful day,
the sun is shining and there are small pieces blue sky.
It is a day one feels happy.
It's spring, you smell it, you taste it, feel it,
new life is in the air!
Let us first try to imagine who this woman is from whom we may visit her room?
Is she elegant, arrogant or is she posturing like a duchess?
The answer is: No.
Although these qualities you may expect a little bit from any person who lives in this house,
but nothing is less true: it is a distinctly friendly, slightly naughty wife with an charming personality.
We are going to push open the door of her room and we're going to surprise her!
Are you coming with me?
At this time I opened the dollhouse so she could see the room for the first time.
donderdag 16 december 2010
Dame Dana Kit
We developed these kits for my dear friend and great artist Dana Burton.
Dana makes the most wonderful dolls, many of them are exhibited in museums.
She shares all her knowlegde on http://www.minidolllist.com/
Her website provides a nuturing atmosphere for members to create beautiful 1:12 scale dolls.
These beautiful kits expresses the beauty and modesty of Dana.
Dana makes the most wonderful dolls, many of them are exhibited in museums.
She shares all her knowlegde on http://www.minidolllist.com/
Her website provides a nuturing atmosphere for members to create beautiful 1:12 scale dolls.
These beautiful kits expresses the beauty and modesty of Dana.
maandag 13 december 2010
Christmas Kits
Dear friends,
As told earlier, we did send Christmas Gifts to all our customers.
I realize that not everybody is a customer of http://www.artofmini.com/, so I have add some of the kits to the website. Here are a few pictures of some of the kits. I hope you will like them.
As told earlier, we did send Christmas Gifts to all our customers.
I realize that not everybody is a customer of http://www.artofmini.com/, so I have add some of the kits to the website. Here are a few pictures of some of the kits. I hope you will like them.
donderdag 9 december 2010
Christmas Gift to all our customers!!
All our customers, who have placed an order through our website Artofmini.com will receive a Christmas present soon!!
So keep an eye on your mailbox!
The (different) Christmas gift(s) comes from a new line that we are developing and we hope you will like it!! They are not on the website yet...so it will be a surprise what you will find in your mailbox!!
It is be course of YOU that our first year on the web was a great succes and this is just a little token of our appreciation to you!!
We wish you all a merry Christmas and above all a healthy 2011!
So keep an eye on your mailbox!
The (different) Christmas gift(s) comes from a new line that we are developing and we hope you will like it!! They are not on the website yet...so it will be a surprise what you will find in your mailbox!!
It is be course of YOU that our first year on the web was a great succes and this is just a little token of our appreciation to you!!
We wish you all a merry Christmas and above all a healthy 2011!
donderdag 25 november 2010
Tailor of Glouchester
Always busy, always working, almost no time to read the newspaper.......
I have poured the tailor and thought he would fit perfectly into a sewing "basket" .
I have made several for a fair, but couldn't help keeping one for myself. I adore him.
One day....if I'll find the time to make it.........it will be in my own miniature sewingroom.
The photo is not perfect, but you will get an idea how he/it looks like.
And...Irene: the little saucer with the pins and blue ribbon is finally coming your way!! So sorry it took so long!!
I have poured the tailor and thought he would fit perfectly into a sewing "basket" .
I have made several for a fair, but couldn't help keeping one for myself. I adore him.
One day....if I'll find the time to make it.........it will be in my own miniature sewingroom.
The photo is not perfect, but you will get an idea how he/it looks like.
And...Irene: the little saucer with the pins and blue ribbon is finally coming your way!! So sorry it took so long!!
woensdag 24 november 2010
Shabby Table
These are the things I like to do: making furniture looks like it has been a long time in the family and it is cherished by the lady of the house. Slowly I dream away and make a story:
The sound of chirping of the birds is gently comming through the open windows. A lady is relexed reading in the fashion magazines and is sipping of her morning cup of tea.
With a languid feeling, she thinks: "Life is so beautiful."
And...you know waht?
She is totally right!
The sound of chirping of the birds is gently comming through the open windows. A lady is relexed reading in the fashion magazines and is sipping of her morning cup of tea.
With a languid feeling, she thinks: "Life is so beautiful."
And...you know waht?
She is totally right!
dinsdag 16 november 2010
Baskets with scented sachets
As in my own house, I like all kinds of baskets filled with gorgeous smelly things. You too? Baskets decorated with anique lace and different (matching) kinds of scented sachets, I have them all over my house and now.....also in miniature! I love them! I have made different kinds, so one can choose just one or put them together.
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