Wonderful Blog Candy!!!

Hey Guys-

I just found the most delicious blog candy by a lady named Caroline of Hummingbird Miniatures. If you are interested in entering for one of her wonderful cakes just follow my link to her site and enter. Her foods are so amazing..


http://hummingbirdminiatures.blogspot.com/2011/03/choose-cake-competition-giveaway.html#comment-form


Until later,
Pearl

Mexican Fiesta Feast!!

Hello all,

I know that it has been a while since I have posted with miniature pics, and I am glad to say that I have a wonderfully delicious feast to show you. I hope that you have all eaten already. I would not want to be responsible for folks having to run to get food after seeing my Mexican Fiesta Feast.

I will start of with the Chili. Does it make you want to run for the nearest Mexican restaurant.My chili was done a little differently than the teachers but I love the way that it came out. She allowed us to do what we liked for our final product. My chili has visible tomatoes, peppers and onions. Well since onions are so translucent you might only see the tomatoes and peppers.LOL


Next up is the Salsa and Chips.I did not make chunky salsa. I made the regular version. I will make another bowl of chunky salsa to add to the fiesta.


Here are the Tacos and no they are not from Taco Bells.. They are made in Cocina de Perla, translation "Pearl's Kitchen". LOL



I have saved the best for last for all you lovers of the full fiesta feel with the beverages. We have as she calls herself "the life of the party". I present to you Senora Sangria.. She just loves her added lemon that is visible at the top of the Sangria.


I would like to give a special Thank You, to a great teacher and fellow miniaturist. Carolyn Eiche of Carolyn's Creations here in NYC for a wonderful class and being a wonderful teacher. I took a special workshop that my miniature group gave last Saturday, and I had a wonderful time as I know all who participated did. Thank you again Carolyn for being a great teacher..

Until next time,
Pearl

To All My New and Old Miniature Girls...

I am sending this out to all my miniature friends. I think that it can even ring true with virtual friends. You never know when someone you meet online will become one of your closest friends later in life. I hope that as miniaturist we all have wonderful "girls in my circle". Please leave a comment as I would love to hear from each and every one of you. Blessings to all.

GIRLS IN MY CIRCLE
	When I was little, I used to believe in the concept of one best friend, And then I started to become a woman. And then I found out that if you allow your heart to open up, God would show you the best in many friends.
	One friend is needed when you're going through things with your man. Another friend is needed when you're going through things with your mom. Another will sit beside you in the bleachers as you delight in your children and their activities. Another when you want to shop, share, heal, hurt, joke, or just be. One friend will say, 'Let's cry together,' Another , 'Let's fight together,' Another , 'Let's walk away together.'
	One friend will meet your spiritual need, Another your shoe fetish, Another your love for movies, Another will be with you in your season of confusion, Another will be your clarifier, Another the wind beneath your wings.
	But whatever their assignment in your life, On whatever the occasion, On whatever the day, Or wherever you need them to meet you with their gym shoes on and hair pulled back, Or to hold you back from making a complete fool of yourself . Those are your best friends.
	It may all be wrapped up in one woman, But for many, it's wrapped up in several.. One from 7th grade, One from high school, Several from the college years, A couple from old jobs, On some days your mother, On some days your neighbor, On others, your sisters, And on some days, your daughters..
So whether they've been a friend for 20 minutes or 20+ years, AND ONLY IF YOU'D LIKE TO, Pass this on to the women that God has placed in your life To make a difference. Including the one who sent it to you.

An Irish Blessing!

Hello-

I know that it has been a while and someone sent me an email today and reading the story in the email and the saying at the end made me realize more than ever that it is true. I have always believed that and I hope that everyone who reads it takes something positive away from it as I have.. Enjoy!!!

His name was Fleming, and he was a poor Scottish farmer. One
day, while trying to make a living for his family, he heard
a cry for help coming from a nearby bog. He dropped his
tools and ran to the bog.

There, mired to his waist in black muck, was a terrified boy
, screaming and struggling to free himself. Farmer Fleming
saved the lad from what could have been a slow and
terrifying death.

The next day, a fancy carriage pulled up to the Scotsman's
sparse surroundings. An elegantly dressed nobleman stepped
out and introduced himself as the father of the boy Farmer
Fleming had saved.

'I want to repay you,' said the nobleman. 'You saved my
son's life.'

'No, I can't accept payment for what I did,' the Scottish
farmer replied waving off the offer. At that moment, the
farmer's own son came to the door of the family hovel.

'Is that your son?' the nobleman asked.

'Yes,' the farmer replied proudly.

'I'll make you a deal. Let me provide him with the level of
education my own son will enjoy If the lad is anything like
his father, he'll no doubt grow to be a man we both will be
proud of.' And that he did.

Farmer Fleming's son attended the very best schools and in
time, graduated from St. Mary's Hospital Medical School in
London, and went on to become known throughout the world as
the noted Sir Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of
Penicillin.

Years afterward, the same nobleman's son who was saved from
the bog was stricken with pneumonia.

What saved his life this time? Penicillin.

The name of the nobleman? Lord Randolph Churchill .. His
son's name?

Sir Winston Churchill.

Someone once said: What goes around comes around.

Work like you don't need the money.

Love like you've never been hurt.

Dance like nobody's watching.

Sing like nobody's listening.

Live like it's Heaven on Earth.

Until Later,
Pearl

Great Finds at Hallmark Store!!!

It is that time again when the after Christmas bargains are a miniaturist dream for the pickings. LOL.. Well I recently went to my local store and found a couple of nice bargains. the first is a vintage television set that shows "The Andy Griffith Show" and who doesn't remember Gomer as his Golly famous saying and Barney. Well I was a little girl and really didn't watch the show much but do remember the theme song and the famous whistling.. Well this television actually plays the theme song.. Nice!!!



The second find was the 27th in the series of collectible houses. This one is a beauty ( but aren't they all). It is called A Colonial Christmas. I have posted both a front and back view. The first floor is a living room with the Christmas tree and the second floor is the bedroom. You can surely add things to the scenes using BPF that are sold at local dollhouse shops or online.


The both were currently 50% off (could be more off at your local Hallmark store). I was lucky enough to find the last one of these houses at my store on the shelf. It was as if it was waiting for me to come and get it. I was happy it was there seeing that I wanted it from the first time I laid eyes on it when they were just stocking the ornaments on the shelves for Christmas.

I hope that you find some goodies at your local Hallmark store's after Christmas sale. If you do please drop me a line with what goodies you were able to find and how much of a bargain you were able to find.

Until later.

Thrilling Tuesday!! I just had to share

I don't know any other reason that I decided to call it Thrilling Tuesday, but because I was thrilled today and it is Tuesday..LOL

Now for the reason that I was thrilled... I am really not a hat making person , but decided to make some hats for a swap that I joined. I hope that if anyone is in this swap that they are not looking at this right now.. Sorry!!!


I was very pleased with the way that they came out and I hope that everyone that is in the swap is as pleased as I am. It is called a Chapeau Hat and I thought that my version came out so nicely. As you can see my Chapeau Hat model is very happy with her new hat. You have seen her modeling my hats before and she really was looking forward to getting a new hat. I had promised her a new one a while ago and just got around to it.

I hope that you all enjoy it as much as I did making it. My model and I would love to hear your comments.. Thanks in advance and I hope that you had a Thrilling Tuesday in some way as well today...

Until next time..

Happy New Years Eve, soon to be New Years Day!

Hello all,

I am here sick in bed and know that I might not be the only one around the world that is sick on New Years Eve. I wanted to say Happy New Years Eve/New Years Day very soon. Actually one hour and counting. My wishes for everyone is prosperity, health, wealth and happiness. May we continue to share crafting and ideas with our blogs. It brings us all together from across the world and I enjoy seeing everyone's comments and seeing others blog.

Blessed 2011 to all.....

Until next year,
Pearl

Wishing you a Merry Christmas.....

Merry Christmas and Happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate..

I just wanted to to share my Christmas at PopPops with you all. I made this scene and it all was focused around the tree. The tree was the first miniature that I chose for the room. I let the room tell me how it wanted the tree to be portrayed and I was pleased with how this three day project turned out. I actually had finished it on Christmas day. I didn't think that I was going to, but was glad and proud that I did.

The scene is PopPop has his granddaughter Samantha over on Christmas day and she is just in love with all the gifts that PopPop has given her in her wagon, but she doesn't realize the real true gift is under the table with a bow around her neck just waiting for her to realize that she is there. PopPop was wondering how he was going to keep the gift a surprise and decided to keep the pup entertained by feeding her so he was pleased that she was hungry and has stayed..LOL

The fireplace lights up, just as the two wall sconces on the wall does. PopPop wants to state that his tree was straight before he had an episode with the pup right before Samantha's arrival so he couldn't fix it. It was leave the tree in it's state or ruin the surprise of the pup for Samantha. He went for the obvious choice since it doesn't seem that she even noticed the tree. :) Sorry!!

I want to wish all a blessed Christmas from me and my family to you and yours. PopPop and Samantha wants to wish you a Merry Christmas as well and would love to see your comments on their place. Thanks...

Pearl

Interesting Video: How cool to be miniaturized for our hobby!

Check out this link for a robot nurse. I immediately thought how cool if we could have a miniaturized doll version in our own dollhouse..Gives new meaning to things coming to life. I am sure that kids would really become interested in the hobby if they could literally control the doll in their dollhouse.. It is scary to think about on a human level, but I think it might be interesting in a miniaturized world.

http://apps.yahoo.com/-bv0wMF30?vid=22690418

Until next time...
Pearl

Late, but well worth the wait!!!

IGMA Show: Jamie Carrington




Another artisan that I met at the show was Jamie Carrington.. He was so nice and we really chatted it up for quite a while on more than one of my rounds through the show. I really appreciated that he was so down to earth.. Thanks Jamie..

Here is a few of his wonderful creations enjoy..





Until next time,
Mini Smooches,
Pearl

NAME Day Event- Pawling, NY

Hello-

I went yesterday to NAME Day held by M-1 Region. The above hutch was the item made by all. The sizes available were 1", 1/2" and 1/4". Debbie Columbo and her crew of ladies did a great job. The day started at 8am with registration and continental breakfast. There was lunch with beverage, chips and sandwiches,wrap or salad. There was also lots of chocolate available for instant energy..Yummy!!!! There was also afternoon classes available for us. Great items available for sale also from vendors. I have shown a few photos of the display that one of the ladies had made to display at the event. You will see her 1" hutch in the scene. The wonderful thing about this scene is it is done inside of a wine box.



Here are some of the wonderful silent auction items.




I hope that you enjoy the pictures that I have posted and if there was anyone that was at a NAME Day in their state I would love to see pictures.

Mini Smooches,
Until next time,
Pearl

A bit more of Betsy's Goodies from IGMA

This wonderful sweets cabinet full of Betsy's goodies that was for sale at the show. Also shown is the handmade tea pots available. Doesn't it just look like too many calories to even mention. Thank goodness that they are calories that you and your dollhouse owners don't have to worry about!!!





Mini Smooches,
Until the next time
DollhouseDiva

IGMA Show: Betsy Niederer

Hello all,

I went to the IGMA show on Sunday and I am still trying to catch my breath from all the wonderful things that I have seen.. I would like to take the time to introduce Betsy Niederer or should I even have to introduce her. LOL!! I went there and she was selling her wonderful goodies. I have included a few of the pictures that I took of some of her items. I hope that you enjoy them as much as I have..


Betsy's demo showing you how to make breads. I found this really nice and to see the children attentive to what Betsy was saying was a great feeling of how the future of miniatures can progress if we share with the children from now.


Wonderful cheese, sausage, breads and other goodies on this table..



This table has a meal in progress and please if you get hungry contact Betsy..LOL!!!



Thank you Betsy for allowing me to post your pictures and being so nice each time that I have met you. Your work is wonderful and continued success..

Mini Smooches,
Until next time,
DollhouseDiva

Dollhouse Kit for Sale

,
Hello,

I know that it has been a long time but I am currently feeling like I am losing interest in my hobby and that is not the road that I want to go down. I have decided to make a fresh start, starting today September 1st. I have the above dollhouse kit (Coventry Cottage) available for sale, brand new never opened. The proceeds is going to helping create a more creative and productive me. I would like to teach myself to make dollhouse dolls and need to get a few supplies. I have a list of things and I decided to part with some of my other dollhouse items in order to make way for these. In the up coming weeks I will be putting several things on my blog if you are interested please let me know. US inquires only please. Thank you and God bless.

Mini Smooches,
DollhouseDiva

It's Been A Long Time!! Part 2

Hello again,

I guess it is because I haven't been blogging in a while the Bloggers Angels were upset with me and my first page didn't end as I would have liked it to..so to continue in part 2..LOL

Here is the last find that I think is great for all miniaturist. We are always looking for clay cutters and some are too expensive for the beginner with a budget so I think that Sculpey Premo has created a great set especially if you use a 40% off coupon. Can you believe the whole set is $5.99, plus add the savings with a coupon-run to you local Michaels..LOL


I will keep you posted on any further bargains that I find..

Until next time,
Mini Smooches,
Pearl

It's Been A Long Time!!!

Hello Followers,

I know that it has been a long time but you know how life can be and re-route us from the norm. Although things are not fully back on track I have decided that I must try to focus myself back on my blog. I was just starting out when I had been detoured. I am going to try and keep up with it a little better than before and will love it if you send positive thoughts out in the universe for me..Thanks in advance...
Well since I am back I thought that it was best to start out with some great new finds and interesting bargains..LOL
The items are all from Michaels and remember with a 40% off coupon they are well worth the price.. The first two items need no coupons as they are $1.00 items.. :)


The next two items are coupon worthy as is the last one.. They are new Sculpey molds. The first is a Fairy mold.




















The second is a Baby mold. Can you imagine all the possibilities with these molds.. Woo Hoo!!!

The Big "50"...

Hello all,

I am just so happy to have reached the BIG 50. No I am not talking about my age. but the 50 followers that are here with me.. Thank you! I have not posted anything new in a while, but I am working on some stuff to be able to share with you. I hope that you will ride this wave with me. I will be back to show you more very soon. As a matter of fact in my next posting I am going to share a mini find that I just could not pass up, because it was just too nice to walk away from. I know you know how that can be..

Until next time,
DollhouseDiva

Drawing Day!!

Hello..

I am sure that you must have been thinking that I forgot about the special drawing that I said I would be having for those who posted a comment on my blog about my books.. Although one of the posting was misdirected to someone else I knew that she was talking about me. Just in case you read it and wonder who is Nancy.. No that is not my name, she just forgot to correct the entry and I decided to just post it since it was a entry for the books.. :)

On to the matter at hand.. Drum roll please.......

And the winner of the special drawing is......

Wooooo Hoooooo..............................

Shaking up the bag...............

Karin F... You are the winner..

Can you please send me your mailing addy..Thank you and congrats on winning..


Until Later,
DollhouseDiva

Bubble Gum Candles

Hi Guys,

I wanted you guys to see my latest creations. I have made some candles in a line of names that are my own makings. As you can see by the caption title these here are called "Bubble Gum". I choose that name because when I was making the clay mixture it reminded me of bubble gum. I am going to make different flavors of candles and hopefully have them available for sale.. If you would be interested in any of them please send me an email or leave me your email addy in a comment. Thanks and I hope that you also enjoy the candle holders that I have made too.

Until next time,
DollhouseDiva

Reading is Fundamental-RIF

Do you remember all the commercials that used to come on television and was told in our schools about RIF aka Reading is Fundamental? In honor of that special memory that just came flooding back to me, I would like to share with you a small part of my library of books. I hope that you enjoy them. Do you have a favorite book? A favorite genre? I can be a childhood book or an adult. Let me know. I will love to hear about it.. Can you tell that I love books?

I have a very special prize for a randomly picked person who leaves comments on my blog about this specific entry. I hope to see many entries.