by Lisa Dunbar | Jul 9, 2024 | Dollhouse renovation, Miniatures
The dollhouse renovation continues and this week I started work on the dollhouse bedroom. Located on the third floor, the bedroom is slowly taking shape. This week I have laid the floors and wallpaper, made skirting boards and installed a lovely new fireplace. For...
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...
by Lisa Dunbar | Jan 15, 2024 | Craft, Dollhouse renovation, Miniatures
The first piece of furniture I’ve made for the parlour is a rustic-style piano. I made the instrument from balsa wood, dowel rods and polymer clay. In the video below, I share vignettes of my process. If you would like to keep up to date with my latest news,...
