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Read more about the article Welcome MiniBunny

Welcome MiniBunny

  • Post author:Mini
  • Post published:March 19, 2022
  • Post category:MiniBunny
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MiniBunny, my avatar You've seen her a few times on this website and if you were a part of the recent 2022 OLHP Splintered Fairytales, she was my virtual character…

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Read more about the article 2022 OLHP Houseparty Helper Win

2022 OLHP Houseparty Helper Win

  • Post author:Mini
  • Post published:March 17, 2022
  • Post category:1:48 scale/Just stuff/NAME Events/OLHP/Rabbits/Spring
  • Post comments:1 Comment

Here are pictures of the three items in my Houseparty Helper win. They were together not 3 different winners. The first is an indoor/outdoor project. It arrives with some greenery…

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Read more about the article House That Junk Built 1.5

House That Junk Built 1.5

  • Post author:Mini
  • Post published:March 16, 2022
  • Post category:1:576 scale/Preble's Favorites
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I built this 1:48 scale Tudor house kit by Pam Junk in the 1990's. When I saw a tiny house kit in an online sale, I had to have it.…

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Read more about the article Displaying Miniatures

Displaying Miniatures

  • Post author:Mini
  • Post published:March 1, 2022
  • Post category:Create events/Tips
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Mar 12 at 2pm Eastern, I will be doing a Lunch and Learn session on create.miniatures.org Here's the link to learn more. https://create.miniatures.org/index.php/node/672

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Read more about the article 2022 NAME OLHP

2022 NAME OLHP

  • Post author:Mini
  • Post published:February 27, 2022
  • Post category:1:48 scale/OLHP
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Updated 3/5/22 The NAME (National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts) OLHP (online house party) Splintered Fairytales was last week. I completed the TNP (Thursday night project) and the souvenirs in 1:48…

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Read more about the article Valentine Candy box on create

Valentine Candy box on create

  • Post author:Mini
  • Post published:February 3, 2022
  • Post category:1:12 scale/Create events/Valentines
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February always brings to mind candy for Valentine's. I created a tutorial for Create.miniature.org to make one. 1:12 scale candy box with candy inside You can find it here. It…

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February means Love

  • Post author:Mini
  • Post published:February 1, 2022
  • Post category:1:48 scale/How To/Swaps/Valentines
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You might be thinking about Valentine's Day, but this month is also my wedding anniversary. So I have two love/romance events to celebrate. My favorite Valentine project is this one.…

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Roses

  • Post author:Mini
  • Post published:January 23, 2022
  • Post category:1:48 scale/NAME Events
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NAME 50TH Anniversary NAME is celebrating 50 years this whole year long. One activity is kits each month. January's kit is yellow roses. The kit is offered in 3 scales…

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Read more about the article Gingerbread Toy Shop

Gingerbread Toy Shop

  • Post author:Mini
  • Post published:January 23, 2022
  • Post category:1:144 scale/Christmas/How To/Tips/Winter
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Master Toy Maker My 6th building from True2scale is the Toy Maker shop. This one is two story and presented the most challenge so far in lighting. Lighting The first…

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Read more about the article Raggedy Hutch

Raggedy Hutch

  • Post author:Mini
  • Post published:January 16, 2022
  • Post category:1:12 scale/1:24 scale/1:48 scale/Preble's Favorites/Raggedy
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I've always loved raggedies and started collecting them more recently. Maybe more because I was on ebay more. I began thinking about what I wanted to do with them. Several…

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Sharing Tutorials

  • Post author:Mini
  • Post published:January 7, 2022
  • Post category:1:12 scale/Free Instructions/Mini Musing/NAME Events
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Joining Create team I was asked to join the Create.miniature.org committee. I'm really looking forward to helping this team. Sharing tutorials is one way I will be sharing. Ironing Board…

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Read more about the article Gingerbread Market Stalls

Gingerbread Market Stalls

  • Post author:Mini
  • Post published:December 28, 2021
  • Post category:1:144 scale/Winter
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Lebkuchen (German gingerbread) and Gluhwein (German mulled wine) Continuing to build gingerbread buildings. This fifth one is a double market stall. This kit was different than the previous 4 as…

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Gingerbread Church

  • Post author:Mini
  • Post published:December 23, 2021
  • Post category:1:144 scale/Winter
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My 4th gingerbread building is a church. When I opened this pack I see that I had already colored the motherboard for the Gingerbread pieces. I moved to the white…

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Read more about the article Gingerbread Ornament Shop

Gingerbread Ornament Shop

  • Post author:Mini
  • Post published:December 21, 2021
  • Post category:1:144 scale/Tips/Winter
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For building my third GB building from True2scale, I really wanted to plan the lighting without too much trouble. This time I started thinking about the lights first. After coloring…

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Read more about the article Gingerbread Cafe

Gingerbread Cafe

  • Post author:Mini
  • Post published:November 29, 2021
  • Post category:1:144 scale/Electrical/How To/Tips/Winter
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My second gingerbread building is true2sale's Cafe. Kaffee Lebkuchen (coffee gingerbread) Kaffee Lebkuchen LIGHTING This is a two story building and already has a ceiling paper which is helpful for…

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Read more about the article First gingerbread building kit

First gingerbread building kit

  • Post author:Mini
  • Post published:November 23, 2021
  • Post category:1:144 scale/Christmas/Electrical/How To/Winter
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My first ever miniature gingerbread project was a class with Beth Hamilton. See it here. But that's not what I am sharing today. Postamt (Post Office) I had purchased several…

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Read more about the article Wee ME Bookhouse Gets Furniture

Wee ME Bookhouse Gets Furniture

  • Post author:Mini
  • Post published:November 4, 2021
  • Post category:1:144 scale/ME theme/Tips
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Earlier this year my hubby bought a 3d printer. In his early tests, he printed a chair in 1:48 scale. I asked him if he could print it in 1:144…

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Read more about the article Button Furniture

Button Furniture

  • Post author:Mini
  • Post published:October 29, 2021
  • Post category:1:48 scale/Free Instructions
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Using craft buttons to make furniture. There are so many varieties of these that could be used to make whimsical furniture. Don't let the image size fool one, these are…

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Read more about the article 1-48 scale Rug Display for Shop

1-48 scale Rug Display for Shop

  • Post author:Mini
  • Post published:October 4, 2021
  • Post category:1:48 scale/Free Instructions/Swaps
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1-48 scale pegboard rug rack Instructions by Preble McDaniel copyright 2014 As part of a swap the group I swap with, they do individual swaps for every swapper and then…

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Read more about the article Miss Greene’s Home and Cafe

Miss Greene’s Home and Cafe

  • Post author:Mini
  • Post published:October 3, 2021
  • Post category:1:48 scale/Challenge/How To/Minis in Everyday Things/Summer
  • Post comments:1 Comment

You might remember Miss Greene's Finishing School for Worms. If not, you can check it out here. She recently decided to retire and open a Cafe. She was inspired by…

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Read more about the article Glamping at Camp Makamini part 1.5

Glamping at Camp Makamini part 1.5

  • Post author:Mini
  • Post published:August 22, 2021
  • Post category:1:144 scale/1:48 scale/1:576 scale/Create events/Preble's Favorites/Summer
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Quick Minis were offered during the recent Camp Makamini week. I couldn't resist these two little cabins. My husband built the 1:144 scale one. I made the itty-bitty one which…

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Read more about the article Wood Bits Box

Wood Bits Box

  • Post author:Mini
  • Post published:August 22, 2021
  • Post category:1:48 scale/Free Instructions
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In early 2014, I was part of a group of swappers that choose a Miniature Shop as the theme. We each selected an item to make for the shop and made one for each person in the group. I made a wood bits box and here is how I made them.

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Read more about the article Glamping at Camp Makamini

Glamping at Camp Makamini

  • Post author:Mini
  • Post published:August 13, 2021
  • Post category:1:48 scale/Create events/Electrical/How To/Summer
  • Post comments:2 Comments

Part 1 the Cabin Camp Makamini was offered by Create.miniatures.org and I was all in. I bought a 1/48 scale kit and the t-shirt. I waited patiently for them to…

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Read more about the article Advent calendar

Advent calendar

  • Post author:Mini
  • Post published:July 3, 2021
  • Post category:1:144 scale/Children/Christmas/Electrical/How To/Winter
  • Post comments:4 Comments

I've wanted a miniature Advent calendar for sometime. There are many diy options. Follow my journey on how I made one starting from a kit.

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Read more about the article Where Kisses Come From

Where Kisses Come From

  • Post author:Mini
  • Post published:May 6, 2021
  • Post category:1:12 scale/1:24 scale/1:48 scale/Christmas/How To/Minis in Everyday Things/Valentines
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I've always wondered what's in a kiss. Recently I found out. Where Kisses Come From It's funny how organizing or moving can compel one to share knowledge. I decided to…

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