My latest challenge: What can this be?

I bought this structure at a garage sale for $2.00! The couple's son had made in school and got an A+ for it. I had first asked her if it was a dollhouse or a birdhouse, and she said it could be whatever I wanted it to be. Now, help me figure out what to do with it. It is a one room structure, and the doorway is too wide for a typical dollhouse door. It is well made. Thank you for your comments and suggestions for my last challenge, the container that my mother's watch had come in. I am still weighing all the options, but it will probably be shed or some kind of storage container, maybe a storm shelter.

New Miniature Finds

In the picture above are cute little mini pottery I bought in a bag for .99 cents at a local thrift store. They are for decorating an aquarium. I figured that I could paint them and make them southwest...or other themed.

Also bought cheap at a garage sale, this will look cute with the lid removed and filled with dried flowers.

Skull material, bought for fifty cents at a garage sale. I think I will use in my haunted dollhouse.

Look what ten cents bought me at a garage sale! It is perfect size for my dollhouse little boy...or perhaps one of the grandfathers.

I bought this cute little bunny and stroller at a garage sale REAL cheap. I think I am going to take the bunny out and use it in one of my dollhouses for the little girl. I will use the bunny elsewhere.

The above picture frame is a deep picture frame. It is BIG. I am going to put in some kind of miniature scene in it.

I bought this picture frame from a garage sale. It also has a deepness to it. I am thinking of taking out the glass and making some kind of mini scene and gluing the glass or plexiglass over the front.

Miniatures I have made

I made the above purse for a purse swap. It was made mostly from ribbon.

I made the bear above for a toy swap. They are easy to make BUT they take patience.

Though it may be hard to see, the above are placemats I made from weaved ribbon I got on sale at Wal-Mart for $1.00!

I made the above for a garage theme swap. In case you cannot see the cans very well, I made two paint cans, one spray paint can and a gallon of KILZ.

The picture above is what I made for an online Women's swap. Includes a purfume bottle, nail poilish, brush with the brushes painted black and liquid makeup. I glued everything to a mirror and a white poker chip.

I simply glued some flowerly trim around a straw hat.

What Can it Be?

My mother gave this container, which held a watch. She figured I could do something with it. It is too small and short to be a doorway, but maybe a closet?? Any ideas?? Let me know.

Cute Find

Baby Party Favor These were found in the party section. One side of the box lifts off. They can be used as a toy box. They also come in blue.

Preparation Boards I Made

Soup Preparation Board.

I am planning to sell these at the Three Blind Mice Show in Dayton, OH this summer.

Preparation Boards I Made

Pizza and Bread Preparation Board

Preparation Boards I Made

Italian Preparation Board

Preparation Boards I Made

Beans and Franks Preparation Board

Preparation Boards I Made

Corn Muffins Preparation Board

Preparation Boards I Made

Fruit Prepartion Board

New Miniatures I Have Made

Clocks

Sorry for the dark picture, I tried to get the best picture but they just didn't turn out right. These clocks are made from pictures of clock faces glued onto big buttons. Another easy project!

New Miniatures I Have Made

Shell Collection

I actually made this a while ago. It is a simple wooden box with small shells glued onto a piece of fabric. I think it is felt.

New Miniatures I Have Made

Pom Pom Panda Bear

New Miniatures I Have Made

Pink Pom Pom Bear

This was very easy to make, and cute, too.

New Miniatures I Have Made

Foam Puzzles

I made these puzzles for a swap. They were REAL easy to make using different kind of hole punchers and thin colored foam.

New Miniatures I Have Made

Crate with Record Albums

I made this for a filled box swap. I made miniature record album covers with a blank back and folded them over and glued them closed. Then I put them in a crate. So easy!

More Miniatures I Have Made

Team Clock, Team Spirit

I made this Ohio State University clock and the University of Kentucky wall decoration from thin round wooden disks, a sticker and a cut out.

More Miniatures I Have Made

Chocolate Easter Bunny

I just made some of these for a Easter Swap. I took a plastic rabbit and painted him with a chocolate colored paint, two coats then sprayed it with a clear matte finish. Then, I covered it with plastic wrap and tied on a ribbon. Hope the recipients like them!

More Miniatures I Have Made

Cake Stand and Cake

I made the cake from buttons. The base of the cake stand is made from a suction cup and a couple of beads. The top is from a gum ball machine and the handle is made from beads.

Small World Daytimers Visit to Founder of The Dayton Miniature Society

The Small World Daytimers Club was invited to the home of Joyce and Larry Sutton to view their miniature collection. Larry started The Dayton Miniature Society in May of 1977 after developing an interest in mini model circuses. Larry was also a member of The Cincinnati Miniature Society, as well as NAME, but due to family obligations and feeling burned out being involved in three clubs, he is no longer a member of any miniature club. The Suttons are a nice couple and I appreciated the chance to see their collection.

Pictures from Larry Sutton's Collection

A view of the former PK Hardware in miniature

Workshop, above

Plant roombox, above

Soda Shop, above

Music Room, above

Basket Store, above

Store, above

Toy Store, above

Larry Sutton's Video Arcade Collection

Hello Everyone!

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Dollar Tree store finds

The below are my latest dollar store finds. You may be familiar with some of them already.

Dollar Store Finds 5

Above is two packages of foil embossed stickers. You could use these as food containers or picture frames. If anyone has a different idea, let me know.

Dollar Store Finds 4

I received one of the above containers in a filled box swap. The woman had cut down the plastic container to about the height of an under bed box and filed it with mini scrapbook stuff, including a label. It was so cute! I had to ask her where she got the container. I also got these 12 oz. containers with colored dough from Dollar Tree. They come in a 6 pack. You can use the clay AND you the containers once empty. The containers would be great for storage or you can cut them down. You will find them in the toy section.

Dollar Store Finds 3

The above is a Nail Art Kit I found in the health and beauty section of The Dollar Tree store. It comes with 120 real tiny gems in different colors! You can use these to make jewelery for your female dolls or for a boutique or whatever. They would work as gems for necklaces. Or you could use them for decoration on something like a mini purse.

Dollar Store Finds 2

This aquarium above, which is sold in the toy department of the Dollar Tree store, may be a little big but could work in a restaurant setting. But, I think it could work in a dollhouse. If you think about it, some aquariums that people have in their homes are big. My next door neighbors use to have an aquarium that held I think 50 gallons and nearly took up one whole wall! Many of you have probably seen or heard of these cute aquariums before as they have been around for awhile. You could take out the stuff and put in your own fish and decor.

Dollar Store Finds 1

I have been asked by some of you for pictures of some of my dollar store finds, so here are the latest ones. The picture above is one of I think twelve or so. These cute little 1 inch sized clear containers with lids can be used to store craft supplies, minis or perhaps you can make something from them?? If anyone has any ideas, let me know.