I'm trying to find creative ways to set up small dioramas... it's pretty difficult in our new house since I don't have the same space I had before. But I did successfully set up this quick picnic diorama on the kitchen counter!! W00t!
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Saturday, May 23, 2015
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Monday, April 13, 2015
Rainy Days and Mondays...
Poppy Parker as Corie Bratter is wearing...
Sweater: daffodilscreations on Etsy
Jeans: Barbie Basics
Shoes: 1/6 scale shoes from Ebay
Umbrella: 1/6 scale umbrella from Ebay
Sweater: daffodilscreations on Etsy
Jeans: Barbie Basics
Shoes: 1/6 scale shoes from Ebay
Umbrella: 1/6 scale umbrella from Ebay
Monday, October 7, 2013
1:6 Scale Furniture
The hunt for nice, not ultra-cheesy looking 1:6 scale furniture that doesn't cost an arm and a leg can be really tough. So I was delighted to find this little chair and ottoman set by Trixieville on Amazon.com. It actually came with 2 chairs even though I only used one in this particular diorama.
I really don't know anything about the Trixieville dolls except that they were/are 8" plush fairy dolls made by Manhattan Toy. And they don't seem to be easy to find... I just happened upon a few items on a whim while searching on Amazon. I bought this set, another little furniture piece I haven't received yet, and 2 outfits that fit MH standard and MH Howleen perfectly! They were all drastically reduced in price so that made it even sweeter!
As I build my diorama collection, I am learning to really think outside of the box regarding furniture and items to populate my little worlds. Just because something wasn't made for 1:6 dolls doesn't mean it won't work for them. And the simplest item (such as an overturned candle holder) can suddenly be the perfect bedside or kitchen table. :o)
Here's the Trixieville set from the previous photographs:
I really don't know anything about the Trixieville dolls except that they were/are 8" plush fairy dolls made by Manhattan Toy. And they don't seem to be easy to find... I just happened upon a few items on a whim while searching on Amazon. I bought this set, another little furniture piece I haven't received yet, and 2 outfits that fit MH standard and MH Howleen perfectly! They were all drastically reduced in price so that made it even sweeter!
As I build my diorama collection, I am learning to really think outside of the box regarding furniture and items to populate my little worlds. Just because something wasn't made for 1:6 dolls doesn't mean it won't work for them. And the simplest item (such as an overturned candle holder) can suddenly be the perfect bedside or kitchen table. :o)
Here's the Trixieville set from the previous photographs:
Friday, October 4, 2013
Cigars and Wine
Close up of the coffee table trunk... and the cute little cigars included with the Orcara wine set! (Note: I do NOT advocate smoking.)
Thursday, October 3, 2013
It's All In the Details...
I love putting together dioramas because I love small things. Dainty little items that mirror the full-scale versions we utilize in our own lives. Just wanted to share a couple of close-up pictures of the kitchen area in the previous photographs. I received the Orcara wine set recently and it is incredibly detailed. I have the fruits set as well and I can't say enough about how detailed and realistic these items are. I think I have as much fun setting up these dioramas as I do shooting them.
First, the bistro style kitchen table. I love the wine opener... the set actually comes with everything from wine openers to cigars! And many, many bottles of wine to choose from. I'm a huge wine fan (pinot noir!)... but I don't drink often. But I have to admit there isn't much in the world more wonderful than a good glass of wine!
And now the stove/oven kitchen area. Here's a wine rack - stocked with various wines! We also have some food cooking on the stove top and from the Orcara fruit set, some apple slices on a cutting board. (The knife and cutting board are actually from a Re-Ment set.) As I work on these dioramas more and more, I really have begun to realize how much these little details mean. With each item, you are closer and closer to creating a miniature mirror image of our own full-scale reality.
First, the bistro style kitchen table. I love the wine opener... the set actually comes with everything from wine openers to cigars! And many, many bottles of wine to choose from. I'm a huge wine fan (pinot noir!)... but I don't drink often. But I have to admit there isn't much in the world more wonderful than a good glass of wine!
And now the stove/oven kitchen area. Here's a wine rack - stocked with various wines! We also have some food cooking on the stove top and from the Orcara fruit set, some apple slices on a cutting board. (The knife and cutting board are actually from a Re-Ment set.) As I work on these dioramas more and more, I really have begun to realize how much these little details mean. With each item, you are closer and closer to creating a miniature mirror image of our own full-scale reality.
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Sixth Scale Money (USD)
Via Flickr:
And who couldn't use a little cash now and then? To finds lots of fun sixth scale printables, visit www.printmini.com/printables/pp.html.
And who couldn't use a little cash now and then? To finds lots of fun sixth scale printables, visit www.printmini.com/printables/pp.html.
Sixth Scale Notebook Paper
Via Flickr:
Here's some notebook paper for the MH kids! To find lots of fun sixth scale printables, visit www.printmini.com/printables/pp.html.
Here's some notebook paper for the MH kids! To find lots of fun sixth scale printables, visit www.printmini.com/printables/pp.html.
Sixth Scale Passports
Via Flickr:
I got crafty this weekend and worked on a variety of diorama props. These little passports are adorable! To print your own, or find other incredibly fun items at various scales, visit www.printmini.com/printables/pp.html.
I got crafty this weekend and worked on a variety of diorama props. These little passports are adorable! To print your own, or find other incredibly fun items at various scales, visit www.printmini.com/printables/pp.html.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
sixth scale bar items
Via Flickr:
I bought some more plastic swizzle sticks with cute little cocktail toppers and modified them to use in dioramas. This time I had to use a table mounted belt sander because the cute little items were attached to the stems by a wider base that had to be sanded off - carefully - since sanding at that speed melts the plastic as you go. I think they turned out great though!
I bought some more plastic swizzle sticks with cute little cocktail toppers and modified them to use in dioramas. This time I had to use a table mounted belt sander because the cute little items were attached to the stems by a wider base that had to be sanded off - carefully - since sanding at that speed melts the plastic as you go. I think they turned out great though!
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Cocktails Anyone?
Via Flickr:
I finished the martini glasses! After smoothing the bottoms with the dremel, I used Turtle Wax polishing Compound and Scratch Remover and then Zamo car polish to get the bottoms clear again. I think they turned out pretty well!
I finished the martini glasses! After smoothing the bottoms with the dremel, I used Turtle Wax polishing Compound and Scratch Remover and then Zamo car polish to get the bottoms clear again. I think they turned out pretty well!
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