by Lisa Dunbar | Jan 29, 2024 | Book Review, Books, Craft, Creative Play, Miniatures
Recently, I took a break from work on the dollhouse to finish making my first feted mouse. In my imagination, Bell has a basket of blueberries, so I decided to play with clay and make them for the first time. In the video below, I share how I made the fruit from...
by Lisa Dunbar | Jan 29, 2024 | Dollhouse renovation, Paper craft
It took more than a month but I’ve finally finished the parlour! The final piece I’ve created is a mini paper theatre inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. You can watch me create it in the video below. During the creation process, I draw on...
by Lisa Dunbar | Jan 26, 2024 | Dollhouse renovation, Miniatures
Recently, II made candles and other parlour items, including a vase with flowers and a cloth for a piano. I also made a gazing ball, which was a popular item in the Victorian era. These were made using a range of materials, including paper, polymer clay, and beads....
by Lisa Dunbar | Jan 26, 2024 | Dollhouse renovation, Miniatures
Work continues in the parlour, and this week I made a coffee table, armchair, and, a mirror. These were made using a range of materials, including balsa wood, foam board, polymer clay, and beads. I’m curious, Wonder Weavers, who do you think lives in my...
by Lisa Dunbar | Jan 22, 2024 | Dollhouse renovation, Miniatures
Recently, I made my first mini sofa or settee. I found this project challenging but rewarding. You can watch me create in the video below. I created the settee from wood, polymer clay, a sponge and upcycled fabric Meanwhile, in the vlog, I share how I gave myself a...
