Friday, April 30, 2010

I made this


I watched Oese's tutorial. I had this material left over from kitchen curtains my younger daughter had me make.

I had always thought miniature furniture had to be made of wood... I think I saw Contar's chairs too. But while watching "Glee" last Wednesday I started cutting out cardboard and gluing the fabric to it. I had also seen another blog that used cardboard so it was sort of a "mashup" of tutorials...
My future son in law was at a bar at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge called Noir with my daughter and he pointed out this menu and said "This might be good for your Mom's dollhouses as a screen". Is he a good catch or what?

18 comments:

Sandy said...

That is so cute! Clever you and thanks for the tip :-)

My Realitty said...

Wow thanks! It doesn't look quite as good from the back... :) C

Mini Dork said...

Gorgeous!!! Can I come over and see these? Seriously, I'd love to cross the bridge and shoot the breeze and maybe some pictures of your collection. Best, Megan

My Realitty said...

Absolutely! What fun,email me, More2view@aol.com, we'll make a date! CM

Norma Bennett said...

It looks really good - and yep, any guy who can see a menu and think 'mini' is defenatley a keeper! :)

Stephanie Wells said...

I had to blink twice to make sure it wasn't people-sized Ikea! You have the magic touch, Carol. And I think I recognize the Cow Girl Heaven backdrop...

Ascension said...

Te ha quedado precioso, nadie diria que es de carton.
Feliz fin de semana
besitos ascension

My Realitty said...

Gracias Ascension.

Eat a macaroon at Laduree for me Stephanie!A Pinky one as my assistant says.

Norma I'll pass on your vote to keep him. Thanks C

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contar said...

es perfecto un ambiente muy agradable.
yo he utilizado también el cartón para un gran sillón luis XV, y quedo genial.
un abrazo

It is perfect a very agreeable environment.
I have used also the carton for a great armchair luis XV, and remain brilliant.
An embrace

Shale said...

I love it! It looks so elegant.

Susan

My Realitty said...

Gracias Jose! A poet!

Yes Contar, I think it was your blog I saw the example on! That gave me the courage to try this! Thanks, C

My Realitty said...

Hi Susan! What;s going on with your population explosion over there? xoxo C

Shale said...

No time to make clothes, do photo shoots, post blogs. But I hope to have a new post tomorrow. Meanwhile I can't stay away from Craigslist. I just got a 1950 Traing with some period furniture on Toronto Craigslist. Whodda thunk it?
The roof is missing, but since it was originally cardboard I should be able to make a reproduction.
Meanwhile the Flagg clan is closing on on Bob & Betty.
Susan

My Realitty said...

I Believe! I have 2 Triangs, one 1:12 scale and one 1:6. Thelarger came with a maroon cardboard roof that is not put together so we could make a pattern for a roof for you if it's the right model. I think Rebecca and the Shopping Sherpa know which houses are which number and there is a wedsite for Triang too! Cheers.CM

onbeingaminimum said...

Fabulous modern scene. The chair looks great and you make it sound simple but i am sure it was not!

My Realitty said...

You know it's funny, sometimes when you are making a craft it's like it makes itself. C

Shale said...

My new triang is the same house you painted silver and hung on the wall. I believe it is an early Triang 50. Other than the missing roof and the chipping paint on the front it is in excellent condition. I will do a blog on it tonight and see what comments I get.

I am enjoying your Hacienda stories.

Susan