My Journal
The Barn Owl’s Book
This week I started a new diorama which is part of my Autumn Picnic project. The diorama features a barn owl reading a book. The barn owl was made using the spun cotton technique, meanwhile, I made the book from paper. As a finishing touch, I've started decorating the...
Making miniature cups using tree nuts
It's teatime in the woods and there tea is served in cups made from tree nuts. Even though Easter has passed, I've continued working on my miniature picnic project inspired by Victorian customs and traditions and this past fortnight, I've been focusing on a diorama...
A dollhouse bedroom renovation
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...
Making mini blueberries, a felted mouse & an artist date inspired by Brambly Hedge
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...
My first mini paper theatre
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 English...
Making candles and other parlour items
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....
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