French Shop for Alpha Stamps. Guest Designer.

This is a repost as I lost my original one. I had the pleasure of being a guest designer for Alpha stamps in 2017. 

My French Shop.

Shadow Box used for display.

Hutch that I cut up and just used the top of.

Some photos of how I did the French doors.

Stir sticks for the flooring, Great cheep option. 

Artwork. Adding a cardboard backing to the artwork. I use a distressing sponge for the antiquing. 

Thanks for popping by!

Jenn.

Turning a Michael's wood hutch into something beautiful in miniature.

What to do with leftover and forgotten 1/12 scale items. 

Does anyone remember these wood hutches? Michael's used to sell them. I have had a few hanging around in my supplies for quite some time. Most broken and painted by my kids. lol

End Result!

 Step 1. The beginning. Leftover kids painted hutch about to be transformed. 

I took off the top trim and the base and the fake drawer knobs. 

Step 2. Cardboard can transform anything!!!!! I just used cardboard from cereal boxes. I added cut cardboard around the base and then also used some for trim. I also used it to make fake drawer fronts and to add the arch on the front. I also cut a piece for the shelf. When you do this, it makes it look more substantial. Painted the inside green.

Step 3. Adding handles and small brass features to look like locks and drawer pulls. 

Step 4. This is just some chipboard trim added to the top. I have painted the unit with black paint and then lightly used gold on the trim. Just added with a light touch to mimic antique. 

Step 5. Add some distressing if you want? Use sandpaper to add distress to the sides of the unit to mimic wear on a piece of antique furniture. 

Step 6. Have fun and add in small elements to complete your display. Making miniatures is such a expansive and creative hobby. You can literally make anything you want!

Have a great day!!!!

New 18th Century Mail Collection

Introducing the 18 Century Mail Collection

7 18th Century folded and wax sealed letters. I have used real sealing wax for these.

Showing the side view of the sealed folded letters

Front view of sealed folded letters

4 wax sealed 18th Century Letters

Front of letters with wax seal

collection of open envelopes and letters

showing the back of the open envelopes with letters inside

29 18th Century open envelopes

Collection of 29 letters

showing one of the folded letters undone

Showing 2 of the folded letters undone

Showing 2 folded letters that can be unfolded to reveal the writing on the inside. One old Newspaper

6 Sealed 18 Century Envelopes that includeds one morning envelope. 2 Advertisment Letters and one very old money note.

Collection of pictures of the 18th Century Collection on my Desk