Mini Changes

There have been mini many changes and things going on over the past month or so that have prevented me from working on my miniatures. That is OK - I have not really missed it, and they will all be there once things settle down.

I started shingling Koda's Bungalow. After the first row was placed, I decided it would be easier to just stain the entire package of shingles before they are glued on. Rumor has it that the directions recommend staining before placement.
Once the roof is done, Koda would like this house repainted tan.

Slowly working on the barns corrugated roofing made from cardboard.

Wrestling season came to end last week. It is always bitter sweet for me. It is so much fun to watch your kid on the mat. But now that the school season is over, I can get back into Zumba with the girls. He and his friend will be doing some off season wrestling to help prepare Carter for his senior year. 

I found this Christmas ornament on eBay. It seems to be more 3/4th scale. Carter had joked about me making a mini wrestling room but I wasn't really interested until I saw these little guys. It should be pretty easy, and I would like to replicate the wrestling room in his high school gym.

But before I even start making a room box, these colors are unacceptable. The blue can stay, but I taped off the ornament so I can spray the red singlet orange and try to get the Viking logo on the little guy.

Another project added to my list.

The biggest news of all? 

I am now a grandma. Surprised? Yea, me too. 

Meet Lincoln Robert (Link) with my oldest son Kyle.

Dakoda is a very proud aunt.



Half or Full?

Over the past couple weeks I have worked on various projects jumping between half and full scale.

I decided to try again at making corrugated roofing out of cardboard for Dakoda's full scale barn.

Before:

During:

 

I think I am happy so far with the progress. This is where I left off. Someday I will finish it.

  

I ordered this half scale Hoosier cabinet kit from Scale Designs.

 

I should have ordered the assembled piece. This is how my unfinished cabinet is now.

Maybe once it is finished and the accessories are added, it won't look so bad.

 

Current overall view of the kitchen in the half scale Leon's Mansion.

 

 just hope it turns out how I vision it in my head! 

 

barn, pond, kitchen and mini show pics

Spicing up Koda's barn

Removed grass

Added fence

Lots of coffee grounds for the dirt yard

Brushed away extra grounds to see spots that were missed.

Still plan on doing something different with her roof and need to shingle the bungalow

Love the saddle from Julie! Thanks Julie!!

Notice the cats reflection in the pond

The lilly pad will be raised out of the water some

Now my cat is looking at the turtle weighing down the lilly pad

Stated to put together my half scale kitchen

Went to the 3 Blind Mice miniature show in Toledo Ohio.

I am glad this was not my first show - was not to impressed.

I did pick up this lot for $15. I was only going to get the picture for the frame, but the lady offered me all her half scale for one price.

SOLD!

I found the blue Lee's Line half scale chair I was interested in. That morning I had emailed the owner of Happily Ever After to see if she could get the couch and chair. Now I just need the couch!

Half scale fish - just love the fish!

Started paper on the half scale bedroom

Set up more of the patriotic scene. The paper really bothers me!

Railing on Halloween scene finished. Crow added.

Scared kids dropped their candy bag!

Skull will be coming out of a grave in the corner.