Thought I'd take a minute to let you all know, I'm still here...... And without pictures:( Soon though, ok! I swear everybody and they're brother wants money from me right now... and well, I'm afraid getting the computer fixed is last on the list right now. BUT..... I am working. I have several 'big' birdhouse that need there final touches...... Have to make some stands, and make them look old..... And they're all differerent! Well, different colors.... and a few new models:) I'm at the library now.... and it's telling me my time is almost up, so I'll close with this:)
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Eat lots of pumpkin pie!!
Spend quality time with your family!
But most of all Enjoy the holidays:)
Until Next Time......
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Questions....
Nope, No pictures yet! And I'm too scared to go digging around for them, So hopefully the next time I go home, I can talk my Brother-in-law into fixing it again. But in the mean time..... I'm keeping myself busy! I made some 4 tier birdhouses.... (the one I had made before had only 3 tiers) ..... And I've made a couple of fat ones. Just have to finish up the roofs, and I'll be done with this set of birdhouses..... Then I have to make some stands. I did manage to order some supplies from HBS.. So I gotta wait on that to get here before I can finish the posts. I think I'm most excited about the 'dental molding' that I bought:) Can't wait to get my hands on it!! I also ordered some drawer pulls and door knobs..... But you'll have to wait to see what I come up with.
So...On to those questions....
What color birdhouse should I make next?? I tried red last night, and could not get it crackle~ So I'll have to play around with that some more! I did make one yesterday using the 'sand' colored paint I have~ And I really, really like it. The age and green mossy stuff show up so much better on the sand:)
An Etsy question~ How do you price your stuff? Sometimes I feel like I'm over charging... and sometimes I feel like I've really cut myself short and not charged enough. I want to be able to give my customers the best price I can...... without them, my store would be nothing. But if this is a business that I want to keep going, then I've got to figure out how to price things right.
Anyone got any good pointers on making 'miniature' strawberry jam? I got 2 tiny little jams jars from Nikki, and I'd like to fill them with some kind of jam/jelly for Marshmallow Manor.....
What do ya'll use to stick things down with in your dollhouse? I have some of that yellow tack stuff, and it just doesn't seem to work like I think it should..... Or it ends up sticking out from under the object you're trying to place...... Any suggestions??? I don't want to glue things down.... I like rearranging them....
OK.... I'm off to work on the birdhouses...... And finish watching Benny & Joon........ I love Joon's studio..... I love Johnny Depp~ and all his quirks.....love the music...... Just one of my all time favorite movies!!
Until Next Time......
So...On to those questions....
What color birdhouse should I make next?? I tried red last night, and could not get it crackle~ So I'll have to play around with that some more! I did make one yesterday using the 'sand' colored paint I have~ And I really, really like it. The age and green mossy stuff show up so much better on the sand:)
An Etsy question~ How do you price your stuff? Sometimes I feel like I'm over charging... and sometimes I feel like I've really cut myself short and not charged enough. I want to be able to give my customers the best price I can...... without them, my store would be nothing. But if this is a business that I want to keep going, then I've got to figure out how to price things right.
Anyone got any good pointers on making 'miniature' strawberry jam? I got 2 tiny little jams jars from Nikki, and I'd like to fill them with some kind of jam/jelly for Marshmallow Manor.....
What do ya'll use to stick things down with in your dollhouse? I have some of that yellow tack stuff, and it just doesn't seem to work like I think it should..... Or it ends up sticking out from under the object you're trying to place...... Any suggestions??? I don't want to glue things down.... I like rearranging them....
OK.... I'm off to work on the birdhouses...... And finish watching Benny & Joon........ I love Joon's studio..... I love Johnny Depp~ and all his quirks.....love the music...... Just one of my all time favorite movies!!
Until Next Time......
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Its just been one of weeks!
Well..... Let's see...
My computer started acting up...
I was trying to find a link on how to make miniature jam.... Next thing I knew, I had porn all over my computer, then it said I had a virus, and that I had to restart my computer, and when I did.... my Internet was gone! So I tried again the next day, and got nothing. Then today, the bf sat down with it.... doesn't quite know what he did, but as you can see I have my Internet back, for now...... But now, my pictures are gone! I have no clue where they are, I can't even get my photo program to open up..... Not to sure how to fix this........... but I can't blog without pictures, what fun is that.
Saturday, our muffler on our car fell off. I'm still playing stupid over here......... you see, I think I'm the one who originally screwed it up. I was in a leaving a parking lot, thought I could drive through th eparking space... and next thing I know I had the car parked up on the medium thingy.... some days I'm really dense, you know. Anyways, we now have a shinny new muffler, and no one knows why:) Good thing no one in my family reads this.... Well except for Cora~ So Cora if you're reading this, this is our little secret, ok??
I'm having teeth issues. Not to sure if it's because I haven't really been to see a dentist in over 15 years, or if it's having this faulty body I have.... But I really, really hate having anyone in my mouth. Well, I had a tooth that was broke in half, and infected, so I had to break down and go see if I could get it pulled. However, the bf said he didn't want me toothless..... So, today I had a root canal done. Not as bad as heart surgery, but still no fun. They had to keep re numbing me about every 20 minutes, because it was wearing off..... No surprise there..... Remember I have bad 'nerves'..... Even had 2 roots in one canal.... and one root that I swear was connected to my nose. But I survived. Realized that sitting in a dental chair is not for me~ having my feet higher than my heart makes the room spin real bad. But like I said...... I survived. (Thank Goodness for Valium!!)
Which brings me to my next complaint! LOL..... Yesterday, the lady at the post office really got my anxiety up, and after already having a bad morning, I realized I was really going to need a refill on my Valium at some point (When the tears start, they just don't know how to stop).... So I called that doctors office, to request a refill, for the nurse to tell me that my doctor is gone. ???? Yup. Gone. So they offered to set me up with a new doctor there, and I will meet with him for the first time in December. This would be my neurologist I'm talking about. And I'm not really happy about this, I really liked the doctor I had! But..... things change...... They did however go ahead and call in my prescription! But when I got to the pharmacy.... they didn't have it.... So I had to play a quick game of cat and mouse..... and about an hour later, I finally got my meds. :)
Oh, and the lady at the post office..... I thought I was asking a simple question, and she wanted to go into some big long confuse that crap out of you explanation, and yet not even come close to answering the question you originally asked.............. and well, I don't have the energy for games, so I think next time, I'll be going to a different post office. ~She was asking me how I wanted to ship my package, and I said 'regular mail'..... And she said 'we don't have regular mail'... and then went back through that long list of shipping options..... And when she got to the bottom of the list, it said 'first class'.... Then I said to her, " So I guess when I say regular mail, I should be saying first class.' And then she said...... 'I don't know what your saying, I'm not aloud to assume anything.' At this point I was in the mood to 'Never Mind' her, and yet she wanted to go through those shipping options again. OK.... For real, I'm not 2.... I just wanted an answer to what I thought was a simple question, and yet she turned it into a headache! Gees Lady........
You still with me......
Thanks!
So..... Now that my mouth is killing me (actually I think it's my gums that are hurting from all those shots?) .......I'm going to take some more meds and go to sleep, Maybe tomorrow it will get better!
**As for my minis go, Wait till you see the new birdhouse I built. The boys in my house says it looks all wrong.... Instead of putting it on a post, I made a table for it to sit on. I used these tiny spindles for legs, and that's where the boys say it doesn't look right. I disagree.... And think that it's long skinny legs make it a feminine piece..... We will see what you think when I find my photo program......
Oh yeah! And I managed to glue one of our pretty couch pillows to the couch! :D
Not to sure how I did it...... Didn't even know I had done it, until the bf told me he had to cut it off the couch! Nice!! LOL!!
So now that I'm a mess, I'm gonna go and sand some more wood. It's very therapeutic, you know:)
Until Next Time
My computer started acting up...
I was trying to find a link on how to make miniature jam.... Next thing I knew, I had porn all over my computer, then it said I had a virus, and that I had to restart my computer, and when I did.... my Internet was gone! So I tried again the next day, and got nothing. Then today, the bf sat down with it.... doesn't quite know what he did, but as you can see I have my Internet back, for now...... But now, my pictures are gone! I have no clue where they are, I can't even get my photo program to open up..... Not to sure how to fix this........... but I can't blog without pictures, what fun is that.
Saturday, our muffler on our car fell off. I'm still playing stupid over here......... you see, I think I'm the one who originally screwed it up. I was in a leaving a parking lot, thought I could drive through th eparking space... and next thing I know I had the car parked up on the medium thingy.... some days I'm really dense, you know. Anyways, we now have a shinny new muffler, and no one knows why:) Good thing no one in my family reads this.... Well except for Cora~ So Cora if you're reading this, this is our little secret, ok??
I'm having teeth issues. Not to sure if it's because I haven't really been to see a dentist in over 15 years, or if it's having this faulty body I have.... But I really, really hate having anyone in my mouth. Well, I had a tooth that was broke in half, and infected, so I had to break down and go see if I could get it pulled. However, the bf said he didn't want me toothless..... So, today I had a root canal done. Not as bad as heart surgery, but still no fun. They had to keep re numbing me about every 20 minutes, because it was wearing off..... No surprise there..... Remember I have bad 'nerves'..... Even had 2 roots in one canal.... and one root that I swear was connected to my nose. But I survived. Realized that sitting in a dental chair is not for me~ having my feet higher than my heart makes the room spin real bad. But like I said...... I survived. (Thank Goodness for Valium!!)
Which brings me to my next complaint! LOL..... Yesterday, the lady at the post office really got my anxiety up, and after already having a bad morning, I realized I was really going to need a refill on my Valium at some point (When the tears start, they just don't know how to stop).... So I called that doctors office, to request a refill, for the nurse to tell me that my doctor is gone. ???? Yup. Gone. So they offered to set me up with a new doctor there, and I will meet with him for the first time in December. This would be my neurologist I'm talking about. And I'm not really happy about this, I really liked the doctor I had! But..... things change...... They did however go ahead and call in my prescription! But when I got to the pharmacy.... they didn't have it.... So I had to play a quick game of cat and mouse..... and about an hour later, I finally got my meds. :)
Oh, and the lady at the post office..... I thought I was asking a simple question, and she wanted to go into some big long confuse that crap out of you explanation, and yet not even come close to answering the question you originally asked.............. and well, I don't have the energy for games, so I think next time, I'll be going to a different post office. ~She was asking me how I wanted to ship my package, and I said 'regular mail'..... And she said 'we don't have regular mail'... and then went back through that long list of shipping options..... And when she got to the bottom of the list, it said 'first class'.... Then I said to her, " So I guess when I say regular mail, I should be saying first class.' And then she said...... 'I don't know what your saying, I'm not aloud to assume anything.' At this point I was in the mood to 'Never Mind' her, and yet she wanted to go through those shipping options again. OK.... For real, I'm not 2.... I just wanted an answer to what I thought was a simple question, and yet she turned it into a headache! Gees Lady........
You still with me......
Thanks!
So..... Now that my mouth is killing me (actually I think it's my gums that are hurting from all those shots?) .......I'm going to take some more meds and go to sleep, Maybe tomorrow it will get better!
**As for my minis go, Wait till you see the new birdhouse I built. The boys in my house says it looks all wrong.... Instead of putting it on a post, I made a table for it to sit on. I used these tiny spindles for legs, and that's where the boys say it doesn't look right. I disagree.... And think that it's long skinny legs make it a feminine piece..... We will see what you think when I find my photo program......
Oh yeah! And I managed to glue one of our pretty couch pillows to the couch! :D
Not to sure how I did it...... Didn't even know I had done it, until the bf told me he had to cut it off the couch! Nice!! LOL!!
So now that I'm a mess, I'm gonna go and sand some more wood. It's very therapeutic, you know:)
Until Next Time
Sunday, November 7, 2010
New Items in Etsy
Just thought I'd let everyone know I finally got a few things loaded up in my Etsy store!
Here's the birdhouse I've been working on..... This one is on a stand.
I've also made a few shadow boxes.... These are perfect for displaying tiny seashells.... You can see what I did with mine here......
And for my little birdhouse fans.... There's several sets of little ones, Girlie Ones:) ... and some single ones.
I also listed a few other things, more signs... and a few cheese snack boards.....
Here's the birdhouse I've been working on..... This one is on a stand.
And it's been aged a little more...
Did I tell you how much I really love these birdhouses:)
Wouldn't it look Amazing in a Miniature Garden scene??
Did I tell you how much I really love these birdhouses:)
Wouldn't it look Amazing in a Miniature Garden scene??
I've also made a few shadow boxes.... These are perfect for displaying tiny seashells.... You can see what I did with mine here......
And for my little birdhouse fans.... There's several sets of little ones, Girlie Ones:) ... and some single ones.
I also listed a few other things, more signs... and a few cheese snack boards.....
....this will be short post today..... I have lots to do......... hopefully in the beginning of the week, I can get to the real posts! :)
Until Next Time.....
Until Next Time.....
Friday, November 5, 2010
I think I'm in love....
Sorry, I've been quiet ........ I had an idea........
And just let me apologize now for all the pics I'm about to show you:)
Earlier this week, I went to the library and got a few books on Real scale birdhouses.... I wanted to make something more complex.... and needed some ideas. In another post I'll show you the books I got.... But for now.... I want to show you this.....
The idea came from a book, but I have no clue how to convert measurements, so the design is mine. I ABSOLUTELY Love this birdhouse. I love the color of it.... I love how the aging technique worked out...
Doesn't it look like it's been outside forever........
There's lots of layers of paint in this... Lots of sanding, and lots of Love!
However, when I was making it, I forgot I was doing it for a dollhouse, and thought about how it would be in real life, So I put it on a post.....
But have no fear! I made another one on a stand, just have to do the finishing touches on it and it should get listed sometime this weekend:)
Until Next Time....
And just let me apologize now for all the pics I'm about to show you:)
Earlier this week, I went to the library and got a few books on Real scale birdhouses.... I wanted to make something more complex.... and needed some ideas. In another post I'll show you the books I got.... But for now.... I want to show you this.....
The idea came from a book, but I have no clue how to convert measurements, so the design is mine. I ABSOLUTELY Love this birdhouse. I love the color of it.... I love how the aging technique worked out...
Doesn't it look like it's been outside forever........
There's lots of layers of paint in this... Lots of sanding, and lots of Love!
However, when I was making it, I forgot I was doing it for a dollhouse, and thought about how it would be in real life, So I put it on a post.....
But have no fear! I made another one on a stand, just have to do the finishing touches on it and it should get listed sometime this weekend:)
**I plan on listing my new 'pink' houses, too this weekend, just don't know if I should sell them as groups or individually. I also made a few shadow boxes... painted them brown, and now can't figure out if I should age them, or leave them so other people can paint them they way they want them painted.... Any suggestions welcome:)
Alrighty then.... I got a birdhouse to finish.......
Happy Friday:)
Until Next Time....
Monday, November 1, 2010
I don't know how I forgot the pink??
When I was putting some of my birdhouses away, I noticed I didn't make any pink birdhouses.. And You know I gotta have a pink one, so...... I made some more houses:)
I've been using what ever I can find to finish these. Clock parts, tiny screws... more nail stickers...And Earrings..... Now if I could just find my wire cutters~ I've looked every where..and I just can't find them~ It's actually been driving me nuts that I can't find them, and I can't even tell you how much time I've spent looking for them, Uggg!!
Don't forget to make the pictures bigger so you can see all the details... There's actually 2 birdhouses on the bottom 'shelf' that have stickers on them. The peach one has a peach flower in the middle...and the pink one all the way to the right has a white flower design...
I'm really loving these 'pink' ones..... When I find my wire cutters, I plan on using some earring studs for their posts.... They're gonna be so pretty:)
I've been using what ever I can find to finish these. Clock parts, tiny screws... more nail stickers...And Earrings..... Now if I could just find my wire cutters~ I've looked every where..and I just can't find them~ It's actually been driving me nuts that I can't find them, and I can't even tell you how much time I've spent looking for them, Uggg!!
Don't forget to make the pictures bigger so you can see all the details... There's actually 2 birdhouses on the bottom 'shelf' that have stickers on them. The peach one has a peach flower in the middle...and the pink one all the way to the right has a white flower design...
I'm really loving these 'pink' ones..... When I find my wire cutters, I plan on using some earring studs for their posts.... They're gonna be so pretty:)
SO.......
~I bought some wood this past week to make some shadow boxes:)
~ I don't suggest eating chips while working on your birdhouses, cause before you know it, one of those potato chips is going to be supper hard, and then you'll realize that you just tried to eat a birdhouse! Yeah.... You can laugh.... I did!
~My darling sweet mother spent some time in her yard Saturday morning collecting acorns for me...She left them on their outside table while she went to run errands.... And when she came back, the acorns were gone... But 'Those Darn squirrels left you the caps' LMAO~ Poor Momma! Didn't realize you were setting up a buffet, did you?? LOL
~I just recently discovered the world of Victoria Plum, and would die to get my hands on some of the books! Which brings me to my next thought....
~Shhhh... this one is a secret though..... I bought the Hedgehog family(You know~ The Calico Critters!!) this weekend. I totally couldn't help myself...They bring back so many childhood memories of my biological father!! Our cats used to drag them in, and if he could, my dad would nurse them back to health and release them elsewhere..... I just had to have this family when I saw them in the catalog... and when I went birthday shopping, there they were. It was fate:) ...OK, You ready for this, LMAO~ They're gonna need a house! OH MY..... Hahaha.... Oh what to do??!!
~Oh... and I put a sofa kit up on Etsy... and a couple of ages chess pieces:)
~Oh... and I put a sofa kit up on Etsy... and a couple of ages chess pieces:)
SO
Until Next Time.........
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