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Monday, October 13, 2014

Two Artist Highlights and New Mini-eyecandy!



Ok, I am here again.
The Chess-taurant is pretty much completed except for a few structural things. I will not show it until I get those figured out and solved. I also wanted to electrify it, but missed the class with the world famous Carl Sahlberg in Nashville because I had guests from out of town. I spoke with Mr. Sahlberg and it may be next year before he holds another class. I will be there no matter what! More of his work here.

I want to share some really cool stuff with all of you. From some really cool artists! I believe the method from the first artist can be used with miniatures. It is such a cool method. I wish I knew what was in that bowl though.

I was never really into Halloween. For those who are, the second artist's work is perfect for this season!

I don't know either of these artists. I just thought you would get some enjoyment from them.

http://www.littlethings.com/thats-not-real/?utm_content=buffer4bed3&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_source=littlethings&utm_campaign=littlethings

http://www.fastcodesign.com/1662890/lori-nixs-stunning-tiny-dioramas-depict-an-abandoned-world-slideshow#8 hover over the pictures for commentary.

Here are a few of my purchases from the past few months. Also, there are new items in my Etsy store. There will be more added very soon. Click on the Etsy sign on the right!

P.S. I don't know what that blur is from in some of the pictures...a ghost maybe? Woooo!!
PPS yes. that is a filled funeral urn to the right of the church! More Woooo!

This is the front of a wooden church. I have lots of stuff to go in there already!
 It actually came just like this.
Side view. It needs a nicer roof.

Check out the paint job in there! The interior is already close to finished! Yay!

 
I had no idea these pieces I recently purchased would look so great here. I originally bought them for a dining room in a house. They will be part of either a church dining hall or where the ministerial staff will sit or maybe even the ministers office. I just hope they will look the right scale when I get everything in there.


Got this from a yard sale. It came with two large cardboard boxes filled with parts and accessories including electrical items, food and even a 1:12 gazebo kit! This box was like this so I don't know if all of the pieces are there.  It looks like they are.  Anyway, since it was partially completed I grabbed it! That ten is not the price. Wish it were. lol


The front. It can go in a lot of different directions! At the next yard sale after I bought this...guess who I ran into! My dolly friend. Glad I found this and got to it first! By the way she has created some awesome mini businesses in her huge mini "town!"
These colors are a bit boring...they will be changed. There it goes again...woooo!


I passed by this several times without noticing it. It was sitting atop an empty clothing rack in a thrift store and looked like part of it.  I had the feeling there was something in the store  waiting for me to buy it. So I kept looking.  It was when I decided to leave that I noticed it and asked the price. The cashier gave me one. The manager said it really was not to be sold. Several people had previously inquired about it, but since she gave me a price they would sell it to me. Can you believe it! It was waiting for me! Just imagine it with jewels around the top and lots of cool carousel rides. The two bases are wood and the middle part is hollow meaning it can probably somehow be electrified. The can is to show the size.

 
 
This shelf just jumped out at me while I was in line at a thrift shop. I want to make just one formal scene to appear to have an upstairs and downstairs as if at a concert hall, mansion parlor- something which I could hang on a wall. The gold stays.


I was so excited to get this because the doors open and close...but when I got it home my little construction company owner man didn't fit :-(. I have shorter guys and gals so I am sure someone will.:-)
 Hope you enjoyed it. I promise not to take such a long break between posts next time. :-)

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23 comments :

  1. I did enjoy, lol! Those were some interesting links. I was especially enthralled by the wax guy. You got some great items as well. That round shelf thingy looks like the top of a carousel.

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  2. Hey there Muff!
    Thanks! I am glad you enjoyed the links.That cabbage was weird huh? And the abandoned places were way out of my imagination! Well, you are exactly right...that round shelf thingy is going to be a carousel! A mini one that is! lol I am going to check to see if anyone knows what it really was the next time I go to that store.

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  3. It was fun to read your blog post, grandmommy, you made my day much more cheerful :D! Those two links were great, especially the second one, which was my favorite, thank you for sharing!
    You got some great items, I see that you now have lots of possibilities to build something in miniature!
    I wish you a lovely day (here it is ;O)!!
    Hugs, Ilona

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    1. Hi Ilona!
      Thank You! I am so glad you enjoyed the links! I did too. Yes, I have enough projects to keep me out of trouble for a long time!. LOL
      Today it is raining quite a bit, but I love the rain. It is a great reason to work on some of these projects!

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  4. Hello Grandmommy,
    Those artists are just amazing. Wow! what incredible work. I'm sorry you missed the class you wanted to take, but what better way to feel better then a little shopping spree. The house is lovely and looks like it has good sized rooms. The rest of your finds are lovely...what luck. I can't wait to see more.
    Big hug,
    Giac

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    1. Hi Giac my friend!
      Thanks for your words! They are encouraging. It seemed like for a time I was running across so many great things! I am still working on the Chess-taurant. So my hands are full.
      :-)

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  5. Thanks for the links, I especially liked the deserted places of Lori Nix, they are stunning! They remind me of the movie The Omega Man, or the Lost series, it's the same atmosphere. Wow, you made great purchases, the carousel is lovely, can't wait to see what you will make of it!

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    1. Hi there Night Owl!
      Weren't those links fun? I looked at both several times. The Lori Nix works made me think of "I Am Legend" with Will Smith also. I think I am going to get my grandchildren to help me with the Carousel. They would love that!

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  6. Thanks for the link.
    I like your purchase; the house is amazing.

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    1. Hello Fabiola!
      You are very welcome. Thanks I am glad you like the house...any suggestions for it? :-)

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  7. Thanks for the fantastic links. Your purchases are all wonderful and very interesting. Your house and church are beautiful. Have fun.
    Hugs Maria

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    1. Hello Maria!
      Thanks :-). I am so glad you enjoyed the links. When I see things I like, I want to share them with all of you.
      I hope the church will be quick to complete since it was already assembled and painted!

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  8. Hello from Spain: stunning church. Very original. I had not seen before. Fabulous purchases. Keep in touch

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    1. Hello there Maria!
      Thanks! I am glad you like the church. I loved it at first sight!

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  9. Olá Grandmmmy,
    Lindas casinhas, fiquei encantada com todo as as casas pequeninas, parabéns!
    Abraço, Nanda

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    1. Ola para você também Nanda! Obrigado! Eu tenho muito trabalho antes de mim!

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  10. Wow, thanks for sharing those links...amazing! Very nice yard sale haul! You scored major with the house and carousel thingy. It was meant only for you.

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    1. Hey there Georgia Girl!
      Thanks and you are very welcome. When I see a really cool video I think of all of you and save them for my next post! :-)
      GG I was not even thinking of another house...just stuff I could make other things with. I might end up giving it to one of my grandgirls. I think I will let all of them help me with the carousel.

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  11. Cute new purchases! I really like the church and the farmhouse. I can't wait to see what you do with the carousel.

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    1. Hi there Roxanne!
      Thanks! I really liked the church when I saw it. I wish I had the know how and courage to cut out the windows. Maybe they are best as they are.

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  12. Wow wow your new purchases look interesting,wanna see what you do with them :)

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  13. That church intrigues me. I've never encounter a two-story church, so this should be interesting. My sister and I kit-bashed a Storybook Cottage many years ago to make a church for our father - Small Saints Parish. I'm looking forward to following your progress on this.

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It is fun hearing from all of you!