Last year, I had a pipe dream to enter my miniatures in the state fair. I ran out of time and felt really disappointed. When I went to see the exhibits, there were only a few and not very impressive.
This year I was determined to enter something. Soooo I entered three things. LOL Even if they weren't as completed as I wanted, I was going to enter something! The Chess-taurant, Church, and Chalet were chosen.
None of them won. But, I was still excited. My grandchildren got to see their grandmommy's work in the state fair! Now, I know what the judges look for. Most of us miniaturists look for details. The judges looked for construction. Next year I will ramp up both. I wish I had gotten pictures of the winners They were all awesome! I left my camera in the car and didn't even get pictures of my grands at the fair or next to my exhibit! Darn!
Unfortunately, they all were damaged in transport either going or coming. Securing things is something else I learned. They are in the process of being repaired and touched up then will only be shown one at a time when they are decent enough to show. None of them are totally complete. I have a whole lot of ideas I want to add. You, my sweet followers, are always able to see past my incomplete work and beyond as this is a never ending hobby. :-) I will return from time to time to show any significant progress on any of them.
Please share any ideas you may have that might enhance these projects!
Next year,
1st Prize!
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The hanging over the bed is a leather part of a sandal I was about to throw out. lol I made the pillows and spread. The bed posts are Halloween trees from the Dollar Tree |
Remember that fireplace and the contest? I need to add pillows to the sofa and a few other things to look "lived" in |
One fish on the wall is missing in action. |
Second bedroom it needs more wall decorations and something on the right. I might add sheer curtains |
The wall is a from a framed picture glued to mat board. |
The wall needs a few more details |
There is that empty right wall problem again! |
A close up of the fish and ice in the kitchen sink after a fun day at the lake |
More recreation room |
The whole Chalet Thanks for checking me out! |
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