Belle Epoch Travel Trunk
Some time back a very talented friend, Sharon, who knows I love travel trunks, shared this picture with me…. So I made it in 1:12 scale…. Here is my take on the original. And once the inspiration is flowing, one should use it…. so I made two more trunks. The…
First place (again ;-) )
I am ecstatic! I loved the project and spent hours on research and love my finished project. I hope you enjoy this post. Take the .pdf link for more photos. Click here to open a PDF showing more detail
My fortunate family
My fortunate family each got a personalised 1/12 roombox for Christmas. I make all my Christmas gifts are hand made by me with assistance from my husband. For 2011 he took charge of the frames, the back boxes, their painting and assembly and I was responsible for the interiors. Each…
Gypsy Vardo
This is the miniature project that I have always wanted to build and now it is a reality. The Miniaturia Guild of Cape Town holds their Annual Fair in September each year and the members all participate in a group display. In 2011 we all built Quadboxes and I am…
A surprise trip
Rhys and I decided a day or two before the December 16th long weekend that we would drive to East London to and back to deliver the Christmas gifts for our fathers and step-moms. Yes, it is a long way but each year our gifts are carefully planned and handmade…
Voted best on show 2011
The Miniaturia Guild of Cape Town holds an annual Fair and display all the member’s group projects. For the 2011 Fair, we all created Quadboxes. Basically, it is a cube of 16″ x 16″ x 9″ with glass sides and diagonal dividers. The idea is that you have the corners…
Ornamental birdhouses
Something sweet, ornamental birdhouses made in a workshop at the Miniaturia Guild of Cape Town
“Louis Vuitton” travel trunk
I love the mystery of the steamship age when you packed a trunk with all your belongings and treasures, strapped it closed and had some burly men carry it onto the ship to embark on a voyage to new discoveries. My favourite trunk the style made famous by Louis Vuitton….
Corner fireplace
Here is another of my fireplaces… The hearth is made from egg carton which cuts and moulds really easily then painted. The metal insert is pewter with a moulded design and wooden mantle. On this project it is the fire that is so clever because it is made from household…