New Little Accessories...

Hello, I'm Susannah and welcome to my doll blog.  This time I'm going to show you some pics of how I made little accessories using kits from the wonderful German company ART OF MINI

The first kit is for making a tiny little old fashioned suitcase, perfectly suitable for Verity Hope dolls and similar 1/12th scale dolls.

Like the other kits from ART OF MINI, it comes as an MDF flat pack which simply pops out...

 

And clear step by step instructions as always...

First task was to cut out the prints that cover the case...

 

Then simply stick the three MDF piecies together.  I used Modge Podge but any all purpose glue would probably do...

Next I went over the edges of the paper cut outs with a grey colouring pencil just to make the aged edge look more defined...

And then using more Modge Podge, I covered the case...

Voila...!

Emmeline was delighted with it!

The next little kit was a three tiered stand...

Again with lovely instructions...

Very sweet little items, the Verity Hope girls will be very pleased...

And Sasha is delighted with her new play things... perfect for her!

Thank you for visiting and do check out the little limited edition Verity Hope doll making kits available now while stocks last.

Bye for now,

Susannah x

Chrysnbon Arrowback Rocking Chair Kit

This is my first try at a Chrysnbon kit.  

Had a beady eye on the arrowback rocking chair for quite some time and could resist no more...

The diagram and instructions look pretty straight forward...

They're plastic moulded and extremely detailed. 

Don't do what I did and use a glue like this all purpose gel glue.  Although it did stick in the end it took forever and made the project more fiddly than it should have been.  There is a cement type of glue available which goes with the kits.  I purchased my kit from ART OF MINI and JENNIFERS OF WALSALL also sells it along with that special glue.

The kit came with a little transfer to place over the chair back but I preferred to leave this off...

Here's the little foot stall...

In the instructions it mentioned a stain to cover the chair with but my kit didn't seem to have that.  I didn't mind though because I wanted to paint the chair and also sanded it a little to give it age.  I then completed it by sealing with old faithful Modge Podge.

May make a little blanket or cushion to throw over it...

Amelia has her eye on it straight away...!

Overall I would thoroughly recommend this kit....

HAPPY DAYS TO ALL THOSE WHO STILL PLAY!

 Susannah x

A New Little Scene For The Girls...

I first set eyes on this exquisite little flower shop scene when visiting the Kensington Dollshouse Festival in London a few years ago.  

It's by my favourite miniature scene suppliers from Germany:  

ART OF MINI 

Image by ArtofMini.com

They sell amazingly little detailed props and furniture, many in kit form which is my favourite way to build up scenes.  There's something quite magical about making something yourself, much more satisfying than simply buying piecies.

So I took the plunge and finally treated self to the

 HOME AND GARDEN SCENE

The kit comes as an MDF flat pack or you can purchase it already assembled, but as said, I prefer the satisfaction of making things myself.

Amelia and Audrey were most excited when the box arrived...

 Like with all Art of Mini kits, the instructions were really easy to follow with helpful step by step images throughout...

 

 Tiberius Maximus Olympus tried to help by stepping on all the pieces...

It was just a question really of gluing it all together with wood glue and placing some heavy items to hold it all in place.  

 I always seem to make a mess using glue..!

The scene is placed slightly off centre which makes it more interesting. 

Verity Hope wanted to check on the progress.  I'm sure she's already imagining all the little adventures she'll soon be having in it...

I love the inside wall panel, it creates a lovely interest point for displaying furniture...

And finally the roof was stuck on.  I sanded down all the edges first...

Somebody couldn't wait to try the furniture inside... steady on Madeleine I haven't finished it yet!!

And then she called Verity Hope and Audrey in... give me a chance to finish it girlies!!

Next step of course is to paint it which I shall have to give more thought to.  In the meantime a lovely new book about the history of Sasha dolls arrived so that'll be quite a distraction until next time...!!

Thank you for visiting and do take a look at the Verity Hope doll making kits in the sidebar. They are 12th scale and look very nice with ART OF MINI props!

Now I'm off to blow naughty fairies about... such fun!!

Until next time... just be you!!

Susannah x