Greetings

Hello, hope all my followers are doing well. We have such a mild winter here in the midwest, and spring will be here next month. Valentine's Day is just a couple days away, and hope you are working on some nice miniature projects. I have been making some purses from empty spools of thread that I will post on here later. Happy Valentine's Day and stay warm!

Christmas Mini Finds

I found these perfectly sized 1:12 ornaments at a local Hallmark store.

I got this cute Christmas topiary and gingerbread house

at the Small World Daytimer's Club Christmas party gift exchange.

I found this at Walmart at Christmas time. They are stackable colored markers. They are cute little snowmen.

I found these little tic tac toe games at Walmart near the party supply section. They came with Sweet Tart candy. They would be perfect for the mini doll children to use as tic tac toe games, however, I am going to replace the candy with something else.

Mini Finds

I bought this Hallmark ornament from Ebay awhile back. It seems to be about 1:12.

This is a mini trash can keychain made by my local trash removal company, "Waste Management". It is too small for 1:12 but would work for half scale.

"Toxic Waste" container held sour candy. Not sure how I will it.

Garfield The Cat Book Scene

The latest club project the members of The Small World Daytimers Club were given was to create a scene of a favorite book using one of those paper mache books. After starting to create a bakery I was not happy with, I decided to create one using some of my Garfield and Odie cake toppers. I entered it at this past summer's Three Blind Mice Show and Sale in Dayton, Ohio and won Honorable Mention.

Temporal Deleting of my Cat Purrfiles Blog

Due to the conflict of Susan's Mini Talk and Cat Purrfiles sharing the same email address, something I didn't think would be a problem when I first created my cat blog, I have deleted Cat Purrfiles for awhile, but hope to re-create it soon. For you cat lovers, stay tuned.

Can you Identify this Dollhouse??

I bought this dollhouse recently at a garage sale for $10.00!! I took it apart and removed all of the old wallpaper. Then, I replaced the old screws and put it back together. I am repainting and putting in new wallpaper. The woman said that the dollhouse if from the 1940's, however, I have not found it anywhere mentioned on the internet nor in any of my big vintage dollhouse books. If anyone can tell me the maker of this dollhouse and if it is valuable, please let me know. Also, there are two round holes in the back of the dollhouse through the floor and ceiling. Not sure why.

Latest Miniature Find

I bought this at a local church rummage sale for $5.00!! It is a Lundby. The inside is not in too bad of condition, but the outside needs to be re-done. Still have not figured out if I am going to keep it once it is rehabbed or if I will resell it.

Announcing New Cat Blog!

It seems that many dollhouse and miniature lovers I know are also cat lovers, so I am announcing my new cat blog! If you are also a cat lover, check out my new blog. I will be adding new pictures soon, so check back often. Thank you! http://catpurrfiles.blogspot.com/

Inside / Outside Project

The club project for the Small World Daytimers Club for December was an indoor/outdoor scene. Everyone came up with a different idea. One lady's theme was gardening, another lady's theme was a bunny birthday party just to name a few. Mine was a mix of romantic indoor and outdoor patio. My new favorite color is pink so I chose pink as the indoor romantic room scene, using things I already had. For the outdoor patio, I hand laid each brick using glue and mortar. Although I did not win the contest for first, second and third prize, I still like my scene and plan to exhibit it this coming summer here in Dayton (Ohio) at the Three Blind Mice Dollhouse and Miniature Show in August.

Christmas at the Garfield Family Dollhouse!

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from the Garfield Family! Dad Steve, mom Stephanie, oldest son Seth, oldest daughter Sierra, youngest daughter Savannah and youngest son Sam. And, don't forget dog Baxter. And, the cat is here somewhere!

Family dinning room, ready for Christmas dinner!

Look at all of those presents! The tree even lights up!

My "New" Marx Metal Dollhouse

I bought this metal Marx dollhouse locally from a woman for $35. It comes with some plastic furniture. It is in really good condition, some minor scratches. I have always wanted a metal dollhouse. If anyone knows what year this dollhouse came out, let me know. I think it is from 1957.

Metal House Tins

I bought these house tins at Walmart at Christmas time. They were sold with cookies in them. I had to buy all four designs and colors!

My Latest Christmas Ornament Finds

Hallmark Keepsake Chatty Cathy

Michael Jackson Juke Box (Bought at CVS Pharmacy)

American Greetings Grilling (Bought at Walmart)

Hallmark Keepsake Jonas Brothers Rock Out!

Chatty Cathy plays the drums!

Chatty Cathy wants to grill out

Chatty Cathy likes Michael Jackson tunes

Chatty Cathy is too small for this Hallmark luggage I bought at Big Lots for $2!

Miniature Crock Pots

I made these miniature crock pots from a plumbing part found at Home Depot,

a small suction cup, black gloss paint, spray paint, tiny black bead, black duct tape

and red neon paint. You could add a cord if you wanted to.

I taugh my Small World Daytimers Club how to make these adorable crock pots.

Mini Recycle Bin Keychain

My mother got this freebie for me about a year ago at a local festival.

The recycle bin keychain is a perfect size to be used in a dollhouse!

Just cut off the key ring! It is a promotional item used by Waste Management,

our trash removal company.

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday! Here in Ohio, we have had very cold temperatures and already had snow on the ground, so it felt like Christmas. Today, I went out to do some Christmas shopping with my mother and husband, and found some neat miniature finds that I will be posting pictures of very soon!

Dura Craft Farmhouse Finally Sold!

The Dura Craft Farmhouse was my first kit I built in the early 2000's when I got back into miniatures. My husband helped me build it. I was running out of room, so I decieded

a couple of years ago that I would sell this huge 8+ room house decorated in 1880's Victorian decor. After unsuccessfully trying to sell it through Ebay and Craig's List, I took it to a local consignment shop called "The Birdcage" and after 6 months there it just sold! I only made $175.00 after asking much more on Ebay and Craig's List, but I realized if I really wanted to sell it, I would have to come down on the price, so I did. I am just glad that will give enjoyment to someone else.

Plastic Sandal Beads/Charms

I found a bag of these plastic beads or charms shaped like sandals at either Hobby Lobby or Michael's. I am going to cut off the loop and glue some fabric on them to look realistic. (You may have to click on the picture to get a good look at them).

Miniature Find at Lowe's

Gift Card Holder These are sold for around $3.00 in the front of the store. These can be gussied up to look authentic.

Miniatures I Made

Cement Lawn Goose These are popular in the midwest. People put these cement geese on their front porch and dress them up. I made this one in my Small World Daytimers Club.

Sponge Mop I made this in my Small World Daytimers Club.

Rustic Chair This is made from a plastic chair kit. I made this in my Small World Daytimers Club.

Beach Ball This is made from ping pong balls!

Recycle Bins I don't remember if I have posted this picture or not. They are recycle bins made from ice cubes trays.