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Friday, November 15, 2013

I'M BAAAACKKK!


Whew! That was close! I thought life was going to take me out of the mini world or at least blogging about it for a minute there! I think I must have been a little burned out. Things began to seem somewhat boring and my creative juices had all but dried up. My camera couldn't take the neglect and I couldn't find it for a week. However, I also knew that things had to be more organized before my juice flow increased.

 I really missed posting to all of you.  I couldn't stay away completely though, which is why you may have seen me lurking visiting other blogs. I didn't know whether to say good-bye or I'll be back soon. I am glad to be back! :-)

I did work on a few projects off and on during this time. Haven't finished anything. Just kind of trying things out. I thought the least I could do was to share them with you. So here they are:


Oh, yeah...How do you like my blog's new outfit. Cool colors huh?

  
My first thought was to make this a public chess room, where others could watch and be served refreshments. The logistics didn't seem to work. Would the people watch from a counter? Should others be able to eat at the tables while watching or if no one is playing at the time or would the tables become too messy for the players? Then came the issues of the walls. I kept changing my mind.
a close-up of the table tops.
 
 

 
This is the beginning of the set-up of the "neighborhood" Still a lot of organizing to do.
 
  You can see here I started to put the stucco finish on the large house. It became too much of a job and very messy. I stopped working on it for a time when I would be more focused. It will look much better once completed. Right now it looks like it has a bad rash.
 
 
 
 I went to the woodworkers guild and cut some plywood to use as bases for future landscaping. They have to be repositioned
 
                                                                                                                                                                                    
  
 
 This is on a far wall. Have not been able to
  find just the right fabric  for the windows yet.
  

One of my many ongoing projects. Here are the two sisters Faith and Hope sitting on top with cute crown combs I bought from a Halloween clearance sale. Hope is waving at you!
 The mall has a ways to go but I am making progress on three of the rooms. As I find or make  more items they will be added.

 



I have added to the shoe store and made it appear to have an exit to the rest of the mall. I have a few more things to add.
 
  
 
 This is the beginning of the wedding shop in the "mall". It looks much better in real life and I still have a lot more to do of course. The room in rear left is a picture from the internet cut out and glued to give a little depth.
 

 
Here is the beginning of the men's shop in the "mall". Looks like it needs another coat of paint. The black shelving is actually a desk caddy turned upside down. :-)
 
  
 
 I decided to add a few more details to the little girls room in the large house. There is now a bookcase, more ponies, a certificate on the wall, positive wall words and other items.
A TV is going where you see the glue on the right wall. It fell and I have to think of  another way to make it stay or make/get a new one.  Imagine a couple of nice posters on the wall. One of my granddaughters and I decided she also needs a corkboard to hang her great work.
 
 You can see what a great little student she is from the certificate her teacher gave her!
 She has a tiny piggy bank on her bookcase for her allowance
 
  
These scenes were packed in jumbled boxes on these same shelves. I decided to take them out and display them. The shelving looks much neater now. In time they will be updated with "grass" and other outdoor items.
 
In the far left rear is the campsite canteen. I added shelving and have lots of foods and necessities ready to go in it. 
 
 
The entrance lights up at the CIRCUS!



This is what it looked like before. 
 
This what it looks like now. .  
 The lower two levels will also be scenes
 Thanks for still being here :-)!
 
 
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32 comments :

  1. Welcome back hon! and a wonderful update to be back with ;) I see you have a few fantastic projects to work on.

    I am still a big burnt out myself, it happens to us and then we get a nice spark ;)

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    1. Hey there Jane Smith!
      Thanks! It is good to be back! I got inspiration from my followers and I hope I sent a little spark your way! :-)

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  2. Yay! You're back. We are happy to see you return. Wow, everything looks really great. Seems like you've gotten a ton done. I love how well the mall is coming along. The neighborhood is going to be really nice. Keep up the great work.

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    1. Hi Vanessa!
      Yes, I am back! Thanks. I am glad you like it. I get all of my inspiration from bloggers like you! :-)

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  3. How awesome! I'm completely jealous that you have a whole room dedicated to your crafting. I was seriously thinking about moving so I could get and extra room to do that too. I talked myself out of it and just bought another bookcase instead.

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    1. Hey Muff!
      Smart move! LOL I'm not trying to make you jealouser, but it is a one bedroom studio apartment. The other room was so junky I could only show the shelving with the scenes on it. LOL

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  4. Hello Grandmommy! Welcome Back to the land of the littles! You were missed and what a great return by showing and sharing you Huge Collection of Miniature Homes and Houses! Impressive collection but no wonder you felt burned out. However, I am really glad that YOU ARE BACK! :D

    elizabeth

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    1. Elizabeth S, Hi!
      "Land of the littles"...I love it. LOL Thanks it is good to be back! Blogs like yours kept me in an inspired mini state of mind. Thanks for that :-)

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  5. Welcome back to blog land, nice to see you here again. With all the projects you're doing, I can understand why, there is not much time for bloging. Very interesting project with your neighborhood.
    Enjoy
    hugs
    Wyrna

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    1. Hi Wyrna! Thanks! Once I do something I really want to share with all of you so it is not as much fun when I don't. My neighborhood is something I wanted to do for a long time.

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  6. Welcome back to the blogworld! Like Muff says: I am jealous that you have a whole room for crafting :D!
    You have a lot of projects going on, the mall looks great. The neighbourhood project is very interesting.
    Ilona

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    1. Hi Ilona!
      I am glad you like what I am doing in my mini world. I get bored working on just one project and I have so many ideas I get a little crazy sometimes. LOL But, it keeps me out of trouble. :-)

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  7. Welcome back :) Gosh you have a lot of wonderful projects going on. I love the Mall. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
    Hugs Maria

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    1. Hi Maria Ireland,
      Thanks! Sometimes I can get bogged down in what I am doing and having nice words like yours energize me to do more. :-)

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  8. Good to have you back Grandmommy! We all have to take breaks now and then. I love your work :)
    XOXO
    Ruth

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  9. Hello there Ruth!
    Thanks! Reading your blog was really fun while I took a break.
    XOXO back to you! :-)

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  10. Wow...you have really been busy and gotten things done! I must say it...welcome back, love seeing your post and mini's! Thanks for sharing!
    Hugs,
    Loretta

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    1. Loretta,
      You are certainly welcome. I will have to work on posting to keep you mini-tained while you recuperate. :-)

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  11. Welcome back. You have a great area to work in. Lots of space to work on all those interesting projects...

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  12. Hi there Lady Jane!
    Thanks. I still need to get some order in there. I will need to make cute things like that lemonade set you have on your blog. :-)

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  13. Love to see the whole neighborhood! Can't wait to watch it develop! I wish I could play in it!

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  14. Hi Penelope!
    I have a feeling I will be working on this when I am older and grayer LOL
    Wouldn't that be grand if we could play together?

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  15. Hello Grandmommy,
    I am so happy you are back. I think oit happens to all of us, the need to step back and refocus our creativity...but \I am happy you are back and looking at these pictures your artistic inspiration is back in full swing! amazing work!
    Big hug,
    Giac

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    1. Hi there Giac!
      Thanks it is good to be back. I really need to focus in a little more so I can get at least one project completed. I hope all is well with you and look forward to seeing more of your elegant manor house!
      Major Hugs

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  16. YAY! Good to see a new post from you, grandmommy! I'm glad to find you have been so busy. Have a great week and don't stay away so long, next time.

    XOXO,
    John

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  17. Hi there John! {{{waving}}}
    Thanks! Great to share comments with my blog buddies again. I really missed you guys!
    ooooX!

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  18. Hello from Spain: welcome back. I really like your work. I just saw your last post but it was deleted. I like this American postage stamp. Cute little houses .. Keep in touch

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    1. Hi Marta!
      I am sorry, I saw some errors so I put it in draft mode so I could make some corrections. :-)
      Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  19. I love your ideas for the neighborhood! (I just love little towns!)
    It is a BIG job getting all those houses renovated, and a Mall as well! Enjoy the process, and have fun.

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    1. Hi Isabelle!
      Thanks! We both on the road to having great neighborhoods. It is going to be interesting to see what Mr. Red and Kinsey will come up with on your blog!

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  20. Glad you are through your rough patch grandmommy! Looking forward to hearing more from you :)
    XOXO
    Ruth

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    1. Hiya Ruth!
      It is good to be back. I have decided to take it a little slower., but I will certainly be here!
      Lots XOXOX!

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It is fun hearing from all of you!