ejacreates

It's been so long

2012-01-13T10:05:00.000+01:00

Dat is schrikken! In april 2011 heb ik hier voor het laatst een berichtje geplaatst. Ik heb nog wel wat aan mijn huis gewerkt en het kleed afgehaakt, maar daarna kwam er zoveel tegelijk om mee bezig te zijn dat het creatieve een beetje naar de achtergrond verdween. In augustus ben ik na 10 jaar samenzijn met mijn vriend getrouwd en in maart/april verwachten we ons eigen (mooiste) miniatuurtje ;). Ook hadden we de mogelijkheid om ons huis te kopen en gelijk te verbouwen, dat even allemaal in een paar maanden tijd. Maar ik mis het creatieve bezig zijn wel! Het is zo fijn om bijvoorbeeld 's avonds voor de tv wat te knutselen.

I'm shocked to see that my last post was in April 2011! Real life got in the way of making miniatures, but in a good way: In August I married my longtime boyfriend and in March/April we're going to have a precious mini of our own! In the meantime we've gotten the chance to buy our house and renovate. So I think there was just no room for creativity in my head. But I really miss it!

Op dit moment probeer ik het fröbelen weer wat op te pakken. Ik wil graag een mooi schilderijtje voor de kinderkamer maken naar een leuk voorbeeld en ben daar net aan begonnen. Zal binnenkort even een foto-update plaatsen. Het miniatuurhuis zal de komende tijd wat naar de achtergrond gaan, maar ik hoop daar aan te toekomst weer aan verder te kunnen gaan.

groetjes Evelien

I'm trying to return to some crafts like making a painting for the baby's room. I've found a nice picture book with a great example and just started working on it. A photo will follow soon. My miniature house will be on hold for a while but I hope to have some time to work on it in the future.

see you!
Evelien

no minis but great fun

2011-04-04T10:50:00.000+02:00

I've been working on a stuffed car for my favourite neighbourchild Bas. It's his parents car and he is very smart regarding cars. He knows all the brands and which neighbour rides which car.

To my delight he recognized the car immediatly! (but maybe the photo's of his parents and him on the car gave it away, lol) He's a real model, isn't he!

I'm also crocheting a blanket. The size will be about 120 x 160 cm, so I have a lot of work ahead. I need to make 3 more rows like below and then attach them with a border in between.

I found the pattern for this blanket over here: http://solgrim.blogspot.com/2009/06/sirkel-i-kvadrat.html She makes lovely items!!

Have a nice day and I'll post some mini's soon.

groetjes Evelien

Lillberg look-a-like

2010-12-19T16:21:00.001+01:00

As promised, the pictures of the rockingchair I've made. This is the original:

And this is the final result:

I'm not totally satisfied with it, so maybe I'll make another one. But it was fun to make!

groetjes Evelien

Before and after

2010-12-17T18:44:00.000+01:00

Something else for the christmas decoration in my minihouse. Here a before....what will it be?

An embroidered mirror and slippers! The mirror was a pattern from Dollhouse Nederland magazine and the slippers I made with the same decor.

And for a lovely little girl I know there was a Barbie that wanted a make-over. She needed pyjama's and a bathrobe. So again a before:

and after:

I just love making things for kids. They are so happy with what you make and get creative themselves too when they see you do it.

There will be a new post soon. I'm making the Lillberg rocking chair from Ikea for the bedroom.

groetjes Evelien

getting ready for christmas

2010-11-26T14:31:00.004+01:00

I really love the paper lanterns with light and thought it would start a great christmas-atmosphere in my minihouse.

After a lot of google searches this is what I came up with. It really gives a lovely glow and it's even visible from outside our house ;)

I also made these items. The plant was a kit from Anja van den Doel and the paper miniatures I found in different blogs/ sites. The book of Beauty and the Beast is from Ann Vanture who had lots of lovely paperminis.

Lara at http://larasminiatureworld.blogspot.com/ gave the link for the paper star on her blog. She found it at: http://lamiettebricole.canalblog.com/archives/p20-10.html, thank you!

The boxes I also found on the internet....but I can't recall where I got them. If someone recognizes them, please let me know, so I can give credit to the designers!

Have a great and creative day

xxx Evelien

The roof

2010-11-10T20:39:00.000+01:00

Just to let you see I'm still working on my house, some photo's of the dormers I'm making.
The next photo is of the original house, so that's how it supposed to look like in the end ;)

Last weeks I've been doubting the floor of the second bedroom. (http://ejacreates.blogspot.com/2010/06/projects.html) I made a mix with carpet and wooden flooring, but the wood is a different colour than the first bedroom. I don't like the colour, so I'm gonna make it the same as the other room. It will take a lot of work again, but I don't intend to change it again, so it'll be worth it I hope...

Hope you still enjoy reading here. And I'll welcome the new followers soon.

groetjes! Evelien

bedroom update

2010-10-15T14:35:00.002+02:00

Last week I went to the fair in Rijswijk with my boyfriend and my dear friend Annemieke. I bought everything on the first photo there. (and some materials not in the photo) The Medinella was a kit and great fun to make. I also want to collect the "boerenbont" kitchenware for my kitchen, so I was really pleased to find the teapot there. In the bowl there are some cookies.

We had a great time with so many lovely miniatures to see!

I think I'll put the bed and cabinet like this. Only need your advice on this: shall I leave the bed with the neutral colors or with the flower fabric in the next picture?

I also made this coat from a tutorial in Dollhouse Nederland nr. 43.
Only need to figure out if I'm gonna put it in the hall or on a chair in the kitchen so I can model it and make it hang more natural.

Thank you for visiting, 'till next time.

groetjes Evelien

Welcome

2010-09-24T13:47:00.000+02:00

Time to welcome the latest new followers! It's always fun to see someone joining my list and I really like to visit all your sites, it's inspirational. But you must know I'm mostly a silent follower, I try to comment more often, but time doesn't always allow it. I think a lot of you know the feeling with so many lovely blogs on the www!

Marie at http://lepetitmondemerveilleux.blogspot.com/. Maybe you just participated in her lovely give-away. She makes beautiful miniatures!

Beatrice at http://lesminiaturesdebeatrice.blogspot.com/. A must-see for everyone who loves the Versailles style!

Rhubs, unfortunately can't find a blog. If you have one let me know.

Peggy at http://peggy-cosycottage.blogspot.com/. If you're fast you can join in on her give-away, it's really beautiful and so is her other work!

Esther at http://mimundodeminiatura.blogspot.com/. She makes lovely dollsculptures and has lots of babies. Must be very busy there ;)

Marieke at http://marfolhuzminiatures.blogspot.com/. She bought a beautiful house named Heartland Hollow wich she will alter and I'm very curious about the changes!

Zehra at http://annemineli.blogspot.com/. I can't find any miniatures, but there are lots of recipies to find!

Кристишка at http://kristishechka.blogspot.com/. Love your needlework, papercraft and lovely gift ideas!

Christine at http://postwarthatchedcottage.blogspot.com/. Great miniatures and tutorials and she welcomes everyone in a lovely way. Really a blog where you feel welcome!

Rosella at http://ilsalottodellerose.blogspot.com/. Needlework and miniatures, my kind of girl! ;)
Have a look at her great work.

Jenya at http://knottybynature.blogspot.com/ has a new arrival: Piper a beautiful little Blythe girl that lives in between lovely miniatures.

and last but not least: Marion at http://marionsminiatures.blogspot.com/. She has other blogs too, just look at her profile. At Marions blog you also have an opportunity to participate in a give-away. It's beautiful like here other miniatures, have a look!

Welcome all and have a good day!
groetjes Evelien

a visit from Annemieke

2010-09-20T16:02:00.001+02:00

After a lot of catching up and tea, we made these bags from a tutorial in American Miniaturist:

I also got some lovely miniatures for my house: a bed for Benz the Jack Russell and something to hang in my garden.

Making the bags was so much fun I made another one that evening:

Thank you Annemieke for another great day!

groetjes Evelien

Latest

2010-08-23T10:26:00.000+02:00

I've been making minis and crochet, but when I see it on photo It always looks like I didn't do much ;)

The floor for the bathroom is stained, grouted and ready. I've made some toiletpaper and the towels you see in the bathroom cabinet.
The frame is going to be the mirror, but I can't find the mirrorsheet I had for this, so I'll keep looking...

I've made some pillows and now I'm trying to design some nice covers.

And every evening and sometimes when we have to drive somewhere far I'm crocheting. It's now a single person blanket and it's going to be twice as big.

groetjes Evelien

Welcome

2010-08-12T10:18:00.003+02:00

Welcome new followers!

http://lookingglassminiature.blogspot.com/ Your vintage mail is just perfect! And really like your other blog: http://styleinscale.blogspot.com/ too!!

Lainie at http://lainieslittlethings.blogspot.com/ Very nice little bottles!

Conchi at http://venamiscosas.blogspot.com/ Lovely jewellery

Heather at http://diaryofadollhouse.blogspot.com/. Your Daydream Cottage is so pretty!

Otterine at http://www.otterine.com/blog/blog1.php. What can’t you do? Love your house!

http://minniekitchen.blogspot.com/ Your mini-food makes me hungry!

Jeanette at http://jrbcreations.blogspot.com/ Too bad I can’t touch your little bears, just want to cuddle them.

Natalia: can’t find a blog, but welcome!

Maria at http://ilcucchiainomagico.blogspot.com/ I Always watched ‘vrouwtje theelepel” as il cucchia inomagico is called in Dutch and also really enjoy your variety of miniatures.

Janny at http://artofmini.blogspot.com/ To call your work pretty is an understatement. I’m proud your a Dutchy too!

Rute at http://rtgcdb.blogspot.com/. Your mini-settings are really good!

Rapunzel at http://rapunzelminis.blogspot.com/ Like your diversity and quality in miniature making!

Clara at http://lavidaenminiatura.blogspot.com/ Your grocery is great and I’m curious how your beach house is going to be.

Casa de Bonecas by...Marina; can’t find a blog, but welcome!

May at http://maytecles.blogspot.com/. Your Library is every readers dream.Thanx for the great flower tutorials too!

Barbara Emerson; can’t find a blog, but welcome!

Hope you'll have a good time over here and I'll post some new updates on my house soon.

Groetjes Evelien

Good times

2010-07-15T14:20:00.002+02:00

Last week on the day of the WK finale my friend Annemieke visited us for a barbecue and some miniature making. (and of course to watch the finale between The Netherlands and Spain)

Unfortunately Holland lost, but we didn't mind to much because we had a great day anyway.
We made a beautycase: mini in 1:12 and Annemiekes in 1:24 scale.

We happened to have both made a bathroom cabinet, so we both had a place to put it!

My cabinet was painted and provided with knobs after this photograph and I started the tiles for the floor, but I'll show you in a next post.
Thanx Annemieke for a fun day!

groetjes Evelien

2010-07-09T12:56:00.007+02:00

In the bathroom I wanted to have a big sink with a cabinet. I already bought the sink from Chrysbon and designed a cabinet to place it in:

It isn't finished yet. Need to add some details like knobs and paint

the whole thing. The first look is through the window of the hallway:

As you can see I need to make the tiles for the bathroom as well as paint the wall the sink is up against. I made the curved wall between the hall and the bathroom, because there is no window in the bathroom and I like the view from the hall window to show some bathroom.

It's real fun to design something and have it come out the way you imagined!

I think I'll paint it like the floorboards in the hall. And there will be some baskets in the middle.
Have a nice day!

(Ps. it's 34 degrees over here and that's really hot for Dutch standards, so I think I'll deserve some icecream now ;) )

Bathroom and Hallway

2010-07-06T12:25:00.005+02:00

I've been painting and cutting to size the floorboards of the 'masterbedroom' and hallway and

this is what it looks like now:

I only have some floor left and no more floorboards ;) I messed up the bedroom calculation.

I've made some mini-purchases too: a Chrysnbon bathroom set and a bed I already dressed a bit. It still needs some pillows and a bit of paint.

I'm now working on the stairs banisters and I've applied a stucco-look on the bathroom walls. It all has to be painted and there will be a big curtain for some privacy if needed.

;)

groetjes Evelien

Welcome

2010-06-13T21:48:00.004+02:00

I didn’t keep up with the welcoming of new followers lately, so it’s a long list.
You might want to pull up a chair and have some coffee; there are lots of lovely sites to visit:

Alafosca (Dona) at http://altafullaminiatures.blogspot.com/

Susan at http://minicrochetmad.blogspot.com/

Piiko at http://avenidamignonne.blogspot.com/

Pilar at http://lasminisdepilar.blogspot.com/

Alienora at http://alienora74.blogspot.com/

Monique at http://miniaturebymoon.blogspot.com/

Monika at http://puppenstubennostalgie.blogspot.com/

Jayne at http://tallulahbelleoriginals.blogspot.com/

Maria Narbon at http://maminiatures.blogspot.com/

The Old Maid at http://thesunnyhours112miniatures.blogspot.com/

Flor at http://florff.blogspot.com/

Mini Dork at http://modernminihouses.blogspot.com/

Wanda at http://sominiprojects.blogspot.com/

and Patty (Mini_babies) http://patty-petit-orphelin.blogspot.com/ ( Thank you for adding it!)

No blogs found, but also a warm welcome to:

Lídia Chalaux, Criscrisostomo, Fmagico and Giardini.

Also want to mention http://fantasyli.blogspot.com/ and http://fantasyli.punt.nl/.
I welcomed her before, but her blog didn’t show on her profile then. Now you can have a look there too.

And Jody at http://jodysminiwereld.blogspot.com. Sorry I had to know that it was you, but I overlooked it!

Groetjes Evelien

projects

2010-06-04T19:28:00.002+02:00

I'm planning the dormers and the roof tiles and in between I'm working on the rooms of the first floor. The flooring on the left room is ready and I'm thinking how I want to hide the wiring. I'm trying to design cabinets on the back wall. Out of cardbox to see how it will look and later of course in wood.

For some variety I'm also crocheting a blanket with granny squares. I've got babysize now, but want to go for at least a throw blanket. No need to get bored ;)

Have a nice weekend!

groetjes Evelien

what I've been up to

2010-05-11T18:41:00.005+02:00

Working on the roof of my dollhouse and planning the flooring of the first floor

Making a birdhouse (1:12) for a swap. I still have to make a 1:48 one now.

Sewing a pillow with "blankets" for the stuffed animals of the little girl I baby-sit. She loved it :)

Have a nice evening!

groetjes Evelien

Welcome

2010-04-14T13:15:00.003+02:00

It's time for the welcoming speech again ;), here we go.

A warm welcome to:

Anama at http://anamavesi.blogspot.com/. I love her room 'Waiting for 12', she won a prize with it and that's no suprise to me!

Janice at http://onbeingaminimum.blogspot.com/. She's fairly new to blogging, but already has a very pretty house to show on her blog. I really like how she writes about her cats and kids too, so sweet!

Monica at http://miniaturasmodelando.blogspot.com/. I'm super impressed with the chairs and cars she's made, wow, such craftmanship!

fantasyli li welcome too! Do you have a blog? Because I can't find one.

Carol at http://true2scale.blogspot.com/. Beautiful miniatures and great (photoshop) tutorials. Can it get any better?

Debbie Lee at http://thelittlesaintsnursery.blogspot.com/. Precious little babies and bears, so lovely!

and Kriana (?) at http://miniaturaskriana.blogspot.com/. She makes her own beautiful witch houses and also a lot of different miniatures to decorate them. Really like your diversity!

Have a nice day! I will continue to work on a birdcage for a type of swap. If it's finished I'll show you. I'm also designing the floors on the second level of my house. So lots of work, but little to show ;)

groetjes Evelien

to hinge or not to hinge

2010-04-01T11:50:00.004+02:00

Very poetic not? ;)

The front door of my house was almost installed, when I saw I missed 2 hinges to finish it.

A quick look at some webshops made me realize that hinges are pretty expensive.

I already had a try at making my own hinges a while ago (I gave up then), but the costs made me try it again.

So far I've tried pins with thick paper, plastic sheets and an empty beer can (thank you boyfriend ;) ).

The easiest way is thick paper with clear tape to make it more solid. I only have to try if I can paint it with metal paint and if the hinges work properly when installed.

I'll let you know!

The roofpanels have been sawn and the roofbeams painted. Tomorrow I will try to cut the space for the dormers.

I also have to figure out how I want the floors upstairs. O boy...so many choices to make!

groetjes and have a nice day! Evelien

Welcome and give away result

2010-03-29T17:12:00.005+02:00

First I'd like to show you the give away I made for Sylvia:

It was difficult to make something for someone who makes such beautiful miniatures, but I'm glad she likes it!

The sign on the left says toilette, but it is a bit dark on the photo. The little tealights can be taken out of the box separately. The stars in the middle are just for decoration. I also sent the workshop and more paper I made the box of.

Then there are also new followers! Welcome to:

Roelie at http://lapetitesofie.blogspot.com/. She's working on her "Marmod" house and boy is it pretty! Also take a look at the atelier she recently finished.

Irina at http://temiruavailablebears.blogspot.com/ and http://temiru.blogspot.com/. She makes the most beautiful bears!

Mar at http://mars-smallworld.blogspot.com/. She makes very pretty paper mini's and she also shares them with all of us, so nice!

Margaret at http://petit-parterre.blogspot.com/. She bought a beautiful shop and is working on it to make it even more beautiful.

Mary at http://marywilliamsdollshousedollsblog.blogspot.com/. She makes very pretty dolls!

Ira at http://merryjingle.blogspot.com/. She's working on different things: a lovely colourful bakery and she's preparing for a beach house with lovely greys and whites.

Anthoula at http://a-miniature-life.blogspot.com/. A lot of different and lovely miniatures and inspiration.

Anna at http://miniannalee.blogspot.com/. Lots of different eyecandy, have a look!

and Sans at http://sansdollhousediaries.blogspot.com/. She has other blogs too, but you can find links to them on this wonderful blog. She must be very busy because she makes so many great miniatures!

You're all very welcome!

Groetjes Evelien

Just some fun

2010-03-27T11:44:00.003+01:00

I love to make a collage of nice statements and pictures I see in magazines and on the internet.

Today I made a new one to hang on our toilet wall. Just want to share it with you, because it makes me laugh and think about all the projects in my head!

Have a nice day!

groetjes Evelien

exterior work

2010-03-22T13:36:00.004+01:00

I've been busy working on Sylvia's give away presents and today I've painted the exterior of my house for the second time.

It will be the basecoat for the brickwork, the grout. I used MDF paint with a little black acrylic paint and filtered birdsand. The bricks are going to be made with a stencil and brickpowder, so it will lay on top of the grout, hopefully giving a realistic result and depth. Fingers crossed!

groetjes Evelien

Give away winner!

2010-03-18T11:32:00.003+01:00

Time for a give away winner! I asked my little assistent to help me. When she heard there was something to win she was all up for it!

Pfff..choosing is difficult...lets throw them all on the floor, that always helps...

Guess this one is it...

O please, not another photo! Where's the prize? "ehhh Benz, you just picked the winner, it's Sylvia! She's getting the prize, it's a competition for grown-ups!" (she thinks she's human, so don't want to burst her bubble ;) )

She was really upset after that, so had to do some damage control:

Congratulations Sylvia! Can you mail me?

Thank you all for entering, it was fun!

groetjes Evelien

turning 100

2010-03-14T12:18:00.008+01:00

Turning 100 and feeling amazing!

Today there are 100 followers on my blog and it's time for a party!

Thank you all for following my posts and telling me what you think about my miniatures, it's really fun to share it with you all!

To celebrate I'd like to give you a choice. You can ask me something to make for you or I can send you a workshop with all materials for this light:

So leave me a comment and tell me what you'd like before Thursday and I'll draw a winner on Thursday 10 AM!

Also welcome to the latest followers:

Maria at http://nukkekotilikat.blogspot.com/. If I see it correctly it's a blog about a dollhouseclub and it looks so fun to me!

Chimpourma at http://chimpourma.blogspot.com/. But also a lot of other blogs: beautiful drawings and paintings.

Glenda at http://peppercornminis.blogspot.com/. Her rugs have recently been published in DHMS, so cool! Love your miniatures.

Tippaliisa at http://tippaliisa.blogspot.com/. Beautiful miniature knitting and yummy food.

And my 100th follower: Ascension at http://ascension-misminiaturas.blogspot.com/. Really like your header and the fimo miniatures!

Welcome and if you like join right in on the give away!

groetjes Evelien

Patience

2010-03-13T22:04:00.005+01:00

When people see my miniatures, the first thing they say is: How can someone be so patient!

Most times I laugh about it and say it doesn't take any effort....most times...

Last couple of days my patience was tested ;) The front door was almost finished and only thing left was the leaded light in the upper part. But how to get the effect of leaded glas without it looking fake?

I tried window paint, aquarel paint, hobby glue, wood glue, glue mixed with paint before and after applying and last printing on sheets. Pfff nothing seemed to be good and every time it failed I had to do the soldering part all over again. My boyfriend came to see after experiment 3 and I told him it didn't work again. Guess what he said? "it looks a bit childish" haha you can see why he had to run after that ;)

Today I'm kind of satisfied with the result. It's not as transparent as I would like, but for now it's ok.

The colours don't show well on camera, but they are there believe me! ;)

The first floor is dust free now!

I also see on blogger that I've reached 99 followers today.
Would you like me to do a give-away at 100?

And what would you like me to give?

Have a nice evening!

groetjes Evelien

Welcome

2010-03-11T17:12:00.005+01:00

Hi new followers! Nice to be able to welcome you here:

Daisy at http://antiquedaisy.blogspot.com/. I enjoy your diversity and adore your Westville house!

Karin F. at http://orrlakemusings.blogspot.com/ and http://minitutesfromorrlake.blogspot.com/. Your miniatures are beautiful and it's so nice that you share all the links at your other blog!

Lisa at http://www.lisajohnsonrichards.com/blog/

A true doll artist specialised in so many time periods!

Nina at http://minimumm.blogspot.com/

If I saw it correctly you're fairly new at blogging, but what a lovely beachhouse!

Dale at http://dalesdreams.blogspot.com/. Your miniatures are dreams all right! Painting, upholstering...is there anything you don't do? ;) (maybe good for you to know, but your blog doesn't show in your profile. Guess it's a bloggerdefault?)

Lotte at http://lottasatomaa.wordpress.com/. Mostly the most amazing shoes, but also a very beautiful dollhouse!

Netty de Roos, Karin and Irene also welcome! I couldn't find your blogs, but maybe you do have one. Please let me know.

A question at the end of this post: does anybody know how it's possible that I start following a site with Blogger and when I return later, I'm not in the follower list anymore. I don't think people are deleting me :) but is there anyone else with this 'problem'?

Have a nice evening!

groetjes Evelien

50!

2010-03-05T20:55:00.003+01:00

This is my 50th blogpost! Time flies when you're having fun! Thank you for sticking with me and making it fun to blog!

Today I want to show you the progress on the opening side of the house.
The 2 windows are done and now only the door has to be finished. I made it from scratch using the photo I have of the original house.

It will be a door that opens in 2 parts. This is often used in farms so the chicken couldn't get indoors, but the air could get in to refresh the house. Just have to think out how to attach the door the right way...

I soldered the "lead" in the upper door and now I only have to paint the window and stain the door in the right color.

groetjes Evelien

Awards

2010-02-28T14:40:00.006+01:00

As I posted before I received 2 awards and I'm very happy!

The first was the Sunshine award from Michelle at http://michelle-minithings.blogspot.com/

The Sunshine Award Rules...

1. Post the award on my own blog.
2. In a blog post, name six blogs that I enjoy.
3. Let your six named bloggers know that you are passing the award on to them.

I enjoy lots of blogs and always think it's difficult to choose, but I also know how fun it is to receive an award so I'm gonna name some blogs:

Deni at http://denisdollhousemania.blogspot.com/
Brae at http://www.otterine.com/blog/blog1.php

Daisy at http://antiquedaisy.blogspot.com/

Karin at http://minitutesfromorrlake.blogspot.com/

Synnøve at http://synnovesetdukkehjem.blogspot.com/

Lena at http://miniatyrmama.blogspot.com/

Thank you for brighten up my days with your blog!

The Kreativ Blogger award I received from Maria at http://diaryofaminiaturist.blogspot.com/. Thank you :)

The rules for the award are:

1.Thank the person that gave it to you.
2.Copy the logo and place it in your blog.
3.Link to the person who nominate you.
4.Name 7 things about yourself that nobody knows.
5.Nominate 7 kreativ bloggers.
6.Post link to the 7 blogs that you nominate.
7.Leave a comment on each of the blogs letting them know that you nominate them.

The things nobody knows about me......mmmhh...

1. I would love to live on a farm with my boyfriend and lots of animals
2. I'm constantly fighting my "inner critic", boy I can be a pain....;)
3. We own 2 birds and a dog in the house, a lot of birds in the garden and a couple of sheep in a grass-land of friends. If we had more land...(see 1 ;) )
4. I've got fibromyalgia that makes my energie and painlevel vary. Not very useful when you've got loads and loads of ideas in your head!
5. I really love to see other peoples abilities and creations. (you may know that..lol...I wouldn't be visiting your blogs else)
6. I like to study a lot. Information...just give me more!
7. I'm going to be married next year!!

The 7 people I would like to give this award to are:

Annemieke at http://hermelien.punt.nl/ (it's a dutch site)

Debora at http://petitpunt.blogspot.com/

Jody at http://peachblossomhill.blogspot.com/

Carol at http://weecutetreasures.blogspot.com/

Ingrid at http://mijndroomwereldje.blogspot.com/

Meli at http://casitasdemeli.blogspot.com/

Helene at http://pubdolls.blogspot.com/

I hope this award will pass on to all the other blogs I love!

groetjes Evelien

2010-02-26T22:16:00.007+01:00

I've been working on my house and it doesn't show much because it's all construction.

Like the windows on the sides and the front door I started on. This is how it looks like now:

The side opens up in the middle and a big part of the roof will be hinged too, so there will be good access. There will be 2 dormers on both sides too.

But between sawing, sanding and painting I really like to do something different, so here are some other creations:

A little embroidery kit from Atelier de Ooievaar I've bought at a fair and changed a little.

And I'm trying to weave a little blanket or rug, but it's difficult! I'll keep trying...:)

Last but nog least I've been rewarded by Maria with the Kreativ Blogger award and by Michelle with the Sunshine award. Thank you so much ladies!! Tomorrow I'll post about it and pass these compliments to other bloggers.

groetjes and see you!

Evelien

Welcome

2010-02-26T13:28:00.005+01:00

It's been a while since my last post, so I've got lots to show you!

But first a warm welcome to all the new followers. I can't believe how many new blogs I'm gonna follow, pff better quit eating and sleeping Lol...

Lara at http://larasminiatureworld.blogspot.com/. Just want to live in the beach house she’s made! And there are different houses to be finished so much more goodies to come.

Christel at http://christeljensen.blogspot.com/. She doesn’t need an introduction does she? Her lovely miniature food is known worldwide and o my, her cupcakes and hutches are beautiful!

Ana at http://ajourneythrougharts-and-miniatures.blogspot.com/. So much beautiful mini's to see, I just can't describe it, see for yourself. And that cake (with recipe) looks delicious!!

Synnøve at http://synnovesetdukkehjem.blogspot.com/. Her mini-house is stunning. If you see the photo's you'll really doubt if it's miniature or for real!

Sonya at http://cannellaemelograno.blogspot.com/ is making a (if I understand correctly) bread and spice shop and it looks great!! I also saw she’s into country painting, lovely!

Jody at http://peachblossomhill.blogspot.com/. She has different blogs, because she’s very multi-talented. (how does she make so much pretty stuff in so little time?!) So have a look for yourself.

Carol at http://weecutetreasures.blogspot.com/. What a lovely name and it describes the things she makes just perfectly!

Ageles at http://elrincondebaldu.blogspot.com/. I love her sea themed house!!

Janne at http://jannelandet.blogspot.com/ . The pictures speak for themselves. Very detailed and beautiful decorated miniatures.

Thank you all for joining my blogg!

groetjes Evelien

Long for spring

2010-02-03T13:30:00.006+01:00

Everywhere in Blogland you see people long for spring. I also wish spring would start yesterday ;). Today I want to show you the carnation embroidery I finished.

On the background you see the color I picked for the master bedroom on the first floor. I plan to hang the carnation and other flowers on this wall.

When I was grocery shopping yesterday I came across these......carnations!!

Of course I couldn't resist them, so here you can see the colors I love for my house:

Grey's, green, wood and a little accent colour like pink.

Have a nice day!

groetjes Evelien

Welcome

2010-02-02T12:37:00.006+01:00

On behalf of my doggie and me!

It's about time I welcomed you here, because 9 new followers have arrived.

Starting with Miniaturemaid and Cheryl. I can't find links, but I now Blogger has problems sometimes, so if you do have a site/blog let me know, welcome!

Marit at http://blackcatcottage.blogspot.com/. She's very good in working with wood. I really like the tool she bought for it! Oh, and I had to keep Benz away from the screen, she didn't like the black cat. Think it's because she's so small, some cats are bigger then her! ;)

Michelle at http://michelle-minithings.blogspot.com/. She's building a house in brocante style and I can't stop drewling over the nice pictures!

At http://minilisa.blogspot.com/ you can see some very good results for workshops. I really like the attic you've made! And MiniLisa is also in the proces of renovating a house (1:1) I'm very curious, 'cause it looks really cozy!

Sylvia at http://miniaturasnatasylvia.blogspot.com/ has a very lovely house called Villa Natalia. Have a look at all the details and beautiful stuff!

Bogna has 4 different blogs, but I'll give you one link:

http://dollknitandcrochet.blogspot.com/. Those dolls look beautiful and I wish I could design the patterns like she does. Very good crocheting.

and Meli at http://casitasdemeli.blogspot.com/ (thanks for adding your site) I've just started following you too and love your work!

Ingrid also added her site: it's http://www.mijndroomwereldje.blogspot.com . I really love the style and colours and also the houses she made for the ceramist and tailor.

Now I'm off taking some pictures for an update. See you!

groetjes Evelien

first floor

2010-01-25T11:49:00.003+01:00

I'm so loving this! I've permanently attached the first floor on my house and now I'm working on the roofbeams and dividing walls.

The whole planning thing starts all over again; were do I want the lights, what do I need to do first now....I think that aspect of building your own house is really great! So I'm off dreaming again, have a nice day!

groetjes Evelien

Embroidery

2010-01-25T11:19:00.003+01:00

These are the pillows I promised to show you. I embroidered them without a pattern and I think I like the right one best.

In the Dolls House Nederland magazine there was a pattern for some lovely embroidered slippers. I changed it into a Harry Potter themed one for my dear friend Annemieke who had her birthday last week. We were very surprised they actually fitted on her Harry Potter doll haha!!! I also gave her some pillows with the Hogwart logo printed on them for her 1:12 sofa.

I'm currently embroidering a carnation painting in miniature (pattern here) , so relaxing in front of the tv!

groetjes Evelien

Workspace

2010-01-18T15:55:00.004+01:00

I've been working on my dollhouse, but just little things I don't want to bore you with. Just some finishing touches on the ground floor and now I'm moving up a level!

Last week I also got a really big present from my boyfriend, and I mean reaaaally big! At his work they were throwing away a huge desk because it was slightly damaged. He took it home for my workroom (and got himself some big kisses and good food LOL) and I've been rearranging this room for 2 days now! Here's the result:

Benz already took her first nap here, so I think she's ok with the arrangement :)

It feels so good to finally have it all organized!

Tomorrow I will post pictures of 2 pillows I embroidered. Need some good light to take a photograph.

Have a nice evening!

groetjes Evelien

Welcome

2010-01-13T10:23:00.006+01:00

Myrealitty, Obsidian Hall, Michelle and Eli en Karina. Nice of you to follow my blog, hope you like it here!

Marlies at http://marliesminies.blogspot.com/. Famous for the beautiful chests she makes and the pitchers people have made all over the blogworld following her tutorial.

Eva J at http://evasminiatyrer.blogspot.com/ Very good miniatures and room boxes with lots of details! Go pay her a visit!

Lori at http://ohminiofmine-loshcosh.blogspot.com/. I’m amazed at the 1/144th scale houses you’ve made, beautiful!!

And Susanne at http://miniaturedreams.blogspot.com/ . Her blog didn't show at first, but luckily you can go and have a look now at her beautiful shop Brocante in the making!

Have a nice day,

Groetjes Evelien

What will it bring?

2010-01-02T12:23:00.002+01:00

That's always the question when a new year begins. But this year I want to start with what 2009 has brought me in the dollhouse department ;)

So here's a before and after photo of the work I did on my dollhouse in 2009:

When I'm working on it and busy with all the details I tend to forget what I already did and work seems to go sooooo slow! But when you do a before and after you see the progress a lot better!

The ground floor is almost finished. (at least the wallpaper, floors and little details that are hard to get to when the ceiling is on) I also did some little decorating in the evening hours in front of the tv. Like the christmas cushions and the blanket I knitted for the sofa.

And this little embroidered purse (1:1) I found on a flea market for my needlework collection.

Maybe there are some other miniaturists with a love for needlework reading here!

groetjes Evelien

Let it snow??!

2009-12-20T14:16:00.005+01:00

Someone must be singing that really hard over here, because the amount of snow is stunning!

We haven't had this much snow in a really long time! My doggie of 2 years is having a great time!

We've put up the tree a week ago and all over blogland people are sharing their way of celibrating. I think that's a lovely idea, so here is our christmastree: (picture is a bit blurry, sorry)

My miniature christmasscene I made last year.

And the funny burgers we ate last night. (we got them in a christmaspackage, that everyone over here gets from their employer) Now I really feel christmassy ;)

All the best wishes for your christmasdays and I wish you a fantastic 2010 filled with mini's and love!

groetjes Evelien

2009-12-16T21:29:00.003+01:00

Welcome to Genevieve and Lúcia Soares! I can't find a link, but if you have a site I'll add it if you want.

Mags Cassidy at http://mags-nificentminiatures.blogspot.com/. She makes the most beautiful miniature food, yummy!

Norma at http://makeminemini.blogspot.com/. She's made a very cool 1:16 scale house and has a adorable cottage in 1:1 scale!

Patricia Cabrera at http://woolytalesminiatures.blogspot.com/. She is a multi-multi-talented lady and she lives on a beautiful farm!

and Arantxa at http://www.miniaturasdelostalis.com/. There's a very nice christmas scene on her blog now. Go and get in the holiday spirit!

Thanks for following! Hope you like it here.

groetjes Evelien

Midsommer Murders

2009-12-10T13:48:00.003+01:00

Last night I was watching my weekly episode of Midsommer Murders and I was pleasantly surprised to see a lot of miniatures!

So here a link to share it with you:

http://www.midsomermurders.org/bekonscotloc.htm

The location is a model village in Bekonscot, lovely!

The episode is called: Small Mercies

have a nice day,

groetjes Evelien

Gifts and decoration

2009-12-08T12:20:00.003+01:00

Just look at this lovely present I got from my minimaking friend Annemieke for the Dutch 'Sinterklaas" celibration! She also made it as a swap that our dollhouseforum organized and at Josjes site you can read about her adventure with these tools. She also explains what Sinterklaas is about, so if you're curious....
Thank you so much Annemieke!

The decorations on the stairs I made from things I saw in magazines and advertising.
The little candles (waxinelichtjes) are sooo tiny, but very nice to make.

The doorhanger is made of wire and cottonyarn

And this couch hanger (1:1) is made of some old jeans. I made a hanger for remotecontrols and tvguides before (see http://picasaweb.google.nl/lh/photo/bcYoG_gEEns6ULHeDkCdTw?feat=directlink) and my brother liked the idea. He asked me to make him one to. Very hard to come up with something for a guy who has a really distinct tast, but luckily he liked it. I ironed his logo on it (took it from his website) to personalize it.

So that was all I could finally show you, hope you liked it!

groetjes Evelien

Finally

2009-12-08T12:03:00.002+01:00

Finally I can show you what I've been up to lately. There were 2 presents I wanted to make for a really dear friend and my "little" brother. (He is younger, but waaaaay taller ;) )

My friend had a really darling birdcage she wanted to fill with miniatures. I thought it would make a nice birthdaygift, so started working on it. I worked on it untill I really had to leave to go and see her, so the quality of the photo's is bad..but I hope you can still see how it turned out.

Overall view with lots of light, darn flashlight lol

2 pigeons in the top part of the cage, I bought them in Rijswijk on a fair.

Corner with a little water ornament. In the bucket is a water lily and a goldfish (also bought in Rijswijk)

On the table her favourite cookmagazine, tea and a little candle.

There are tulips, lavender and a few plants in there. The fabric for the chair and the tablecloth are a gift from her to me, and she recognized it immediatly. I like these little surprises in gifts!

I hope to make some good pictures soon, but I couldn't wait any longer showing you this...

groetjes Evelien

Welcome

2009-12-02T15:26:00.003+01:00

To my new followers!

Carmen at http://cositasdecarmen.blogspot.com/. Your Egyptian room looks really good!

Annie and Frederica who don't seem to have a blog yet. Thank you for following.

Maria at http://diaryofaminiaturist.blogspot.com/. Go and see her huge dollhouse! She making little stores in it and it looks great. She also was my first customer :) She bought a cupboard I made. Thanks for your trust in me!

Heli at http://helinoma.blogspot.com/. I'm really in love with Finnish miniatures at the moment. Your miniatures are just amazing!

Marleen at http://marleensminiaturen.blogspot.com/ She has been making miniatures since she was a kid and there are some lovely tutorials on her site.

And Vicky at http://njdminiatures.blogspot.com/. Her miniature food is divine and in the december edition from AIM magazine you can read her tutorial Snowman Soup!

Thank you all for following me!

groetjes Evelien

Minibook sharing

2009-11-20T14:15:00.005+01:00

Hi all!

Because of the really nice books I've seen in many different blogs, I had the idea of making a blog/site where we can share the scans we've made.

Making scans of your own books is quite a bit of work and that's why I thought that if we'd share our scans with each other it will be much quicker and more fun!

I asked Rosanna what she thought and she likes it, so my next step is to ask all of you:

Would you like this idea and mail me some book/magazine scans to make a big internet library of mini-books. (Or as Rosanna named it: mini-Amazon lol)

And second: What type of file do you use to save your books in?? I will see what the most regular way of saving the minibooks is and use that for the site. It will make it easier for uploading and save me a lot of work.

I'd love to hear from you! If you have an idea about the best way to share, please let me know.

groetjes Evelien

what's up..

2009-11-18T11:52:00.002+01:00

I always want to post more often, but it never happens. I'm just amazed at how often other bloggers have something new to share. How do they do it?!
I can't say that I ever have a day without being creative, but the things I do take so long!

The pillow you see below I've been embroidering in the evenings. It's made for the mother of an ex fellow worker of mine. She gave me lots of embroidery things because she had to quit embroidering because of health problems (I'm so sorry for her!)
To thank her I finished this design she started and turned it into a pillow. I really hope she will like it!

I've also been working on the hallway floor and it's finished! I only need to add the baseboards.

The picture is a little dark. There's a bit of a storm today and it darker outside than usual.
But that's no problem, good weather for making miniatures!

Have a nice day!

groetjes Evelien

Welcome

2009-11-11T14:32:00.007+01:00

I have 7 new followers to greet:

first Sylvia at http://lotjesdollshouse.blogspot.com/. She is also Dutch and her blog is wonderful. Recently she's been published in our Dutch dollhousemagazine and she won a contest. Go see for yourself..

Patrizia at http://patrisan.blogspot.com/. I looooove the shoes she makes!

Anneke at http://pieplyts.blogspot.com/. Her bunny and miniatures are worth a visit.

Aru at http://aruoc.blogspot.com/. Works in 1:48 and that's reeeaaally small to me ;) Nice job!

At http://dwaallicht-dromen.blogspot.com/ you'll find beautiful little baby's made by 'Dwaallicht'.

Muriel has a site named http://lecoffredemilie.blogspot.com/. And she is getting ready for Christmas, lovely!

And Núri at http://mininuris.blogspot.com/ has just started her blog, so maybe you can go and welcome her.

Have a nice day!

groetjes Evelien

Your livingroom in miniature

2009-11-07T09:05:00.003+01:00

This week I found a very funny site when visiting Amyla's flickr site. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/worldinamatchbox/)

Amyla is an artist in many disciplines and I love her dollhouse!

She posted this picture of her livingroom and it looked like it was in her dollhouse. But so much details! She got everyone confused...Turns out there is a way of making photo's/films look just like miniatures! You can read more about it on: http://tiltshiftmaker.com/. There also is a little program to turn your own photo's into mini's.

Have fun!!

groetjes evelien

Tiles and sofa

2009-11-03T12:50:00.005+01:00

The tiles have been painted with a matt varnish, coloured with 6 different colours and varnished again. Only the grouting to do now!

It was very thrilling painting the tiles, I was so afraid to ruin all the previous work! But I think it turned out good.

The sofa is also finished! I stained it with a little antique brown paint to make it a little worn.

Pff, now I'm going to sit down and read a nice book!

groetjes evelien

Welcome!

2009-11-03T12:33:00.005+01:00

40 followers! It's always a delight to see that people like to follow my work!

So welcome:

Lyndsey at http://lyndsey-limitedadditions.blogspot.com/. You have a really big house in the making! Wow... and I'm really curious about the things you already made as you've just started your blog.

Karin at http://karincorbin.blogspot.com/. For mini's with a big WOW factor go here! Just love the way you use 1:1 photo's as inspiration and you workroom is amazing.

Lisette at http://lisettesminiaturen.blogspot.com/. Just look at her bathroom... Lisette has tried a lot of different mini-making and I cannot choose what she is best at!

Happy following!

groetjes evelien

a little tired of tiles

2009-10-26T11:05:00.008+01:00

Wow, what have I got myself into?? In the last week I've made 557 clay tiles by hand and 66 of them were with a special pattern, pfhew!!

These 2 pictures started the adventure. It's my dream kitchen I found in a magazine a while ago.

I just love the materials and the feel.

After a lot of mathematics I could start with my new pastamachine!!

First rolling the clay, through the machine, on the template and a lot of slicing...

But it's worth it. I still have a lot of work to do (finish sticking the tiles, sanding, grouting and colouring) but at least I can see some progress now.

I also found a very nice blouse in our local charity shop and it was perfect for the sofa I had in mind. This is the sofa so far :

It's the Karlstad sofa from Ikea in 1:12. Just love Ikea, I even worked there for a while on the sofa-department lol!

see you next time!

groetjes evelien

Welcome

2009-10-19T12:39:00.004+02:00

There are 7 new followers to welcome! So here I go:

Rita from http://miniatyrhus.blogspot.com/. She has 2 other blogs too, so go and visit her; she has lots of eyecandy to share!

Taenia from http://taeniasminiatures.blogspot.com/. Your modern kitchen is a beauty! Nice inspiration pictures too!!

Lize from http://lizelund.blogspot.com/. Very stylish pictures of miniature settings!

Helene ( http://pubdolls.blogspot.com/ ) I already mentioned in my last post (the award) you’re also very welcome of course!

From http://casitaminicm.blogspot.com/ Nuria, Rossana and Norma. There are a lot of interesting publications on their site!

Annina from http://anninagunter.blogspot.com/ . You and Helene (above) made me fall in love with re-ment and Lundby! Some photo’s are just 1:1 it seems!

Caterina from http://leminisdicockerina.blogspot.com/. There are a lot of yummie men on her site lol and I saw a very nice cabin!

Have a nice day!

groetjes evelien

lots of floors

2009-10-17T08:59:00.003+02:00

It took some time to draw the floors of the hallway and kitchen, but in the end it will save me lots of time. The hallway is gonna get a herringbone floor and the kitchen will get some terracotta tiles with a nice border:

I’ve started making tiles from Dasclay and it’s fun! I got my pastamaker so now I can start by making very smooth “sheets” of clay and then punch it out with a special (fimo)clay knife.
I made a template to make lots of tiles in once.

When the tiles are dry I’m gonna drypaint them in different shades and finish them of with varnish.

See you!

Groetjes Evelien

Award

2009-10-16T11:05:00.006+02:00

I got my first award! And it came in twice, so I'm double excited. So thank you Victoria and Debby. To get an award from you great miniaturists makes it just wonderful!
I've tried to translate the text and I think it says: This blog is a dream! Wow...

These are the rules:

1. Show the image of the award, and state rules
2. Post the link of the person that gave you the prize.
3. Display 10 blogs to which you grant the award.
4. Advise the blogs listed

Now I've got lots of blogs I visit and most of them have received this award already, so I will try to reach ten.

First Helene at http://pubdolls.blogspot.com/. The settings she makes are very beautiful with a modern twist and I'm falling in love with Helmer the scooterguy ;)

Rita at http://miniatyrhus.blogspot.com/. She made a great quiltshop for a show and also works in a quiltshop in real life. How cool is that!!

Suzan at http://kankadolls.blogspot.com/. Her dolls are really awardwinning!

Lireal at http://liraeldreams.blogspot.com/. I love it that she makes very different sorts of miniatures and shows us some things of her 1:1 life.

Maria José at http://marivigano.blogspot.com/ She's a real animallover and her minihouse is very nice!

Pfff, just 5 and there are so many more to visit and give awards to! And so many have already received this award. So I'm gonna cheat the rules a little and stop at 5, excuse me!

Have a nice day!!

Welcome

2009-10-13T09:30:00.002+02:00

Today my followercount hit 30! It's so lovely to see that people are following my blog and I also get to visit lots of beautiful new blogs myself!

So welcome:

Victoria from http://vika-m.blogspot.com/. Your Russian house is really a unique and lovely project! You give great and original tips too.

Oese from http://raumfuerraum.blogspot.com/. She also has another blog and I love watching the pictures!

Maria José from http://marivigano.blogspot.com/ Your modern style dollhouse is just lovely!

Rosa from http://minicreazioni.blogspot.com/ Your miniature food lookes jummie!

Mercedes from http://libertybiberty.blogspot.com/. I've been following your blog for a while now and I wish I could shrink myself and live in your dollhouse! Your little daughter is a sweety.

Lirael, a fellow Dutchy from http://liraeldreams.blogspot.com/. Miniatures and daily life business very entertaining.

Suzan from http://kankadolls.blogspot.com/. Your dolls are cuties and the material is very surprising!

And last but not least Lena from http://miniatyrmama.blogspot.com/. Also a modern style dollhouse and I love your furniture!

Sorry it took so long to welcome you all. Your very very welcome, enjoy and I'll visit you all too!

groetjes Evelien

What am I doing?

2009-10-03T15:57:00.007+02:00

Haha, I think that a lot.....

But actually I just wanted to show you what I've been up to lately.
I've been painting and boarding the stairs I made a while ago.

I also put in a wall with door. Behind the wall my wiring is hidden, so if you got to go to the loo....hihi very dangerous!

I'm waiting for a pastamachine now, because than I can make the floor (tiles) in the kitchen and maybe the hallway (Do I want wood or tiles?.....mmhhh)

The windows are finished too. I put a trim around it and made some window-sills. The floor is painted for the last time so....first room almost finished!!

Next week there's a miniature fair and I want to look for some nice brickmaterial to cast some (a lot!!!) bricks. Then I can proceed on the outside too.

For now I'm going to heat up some choco. I bet you Debby is going to win that sledge-ride!!

groetjes Evelien

We have a floor!

2009-09-05T06:27:00.004+02:00

A little tired of making the bricks I decided to put a floor in the livingroom. We got some nice pieces of wood from a dollhouseshop on Wednesday and started sawing little pieces of 15 by 108 mm. I took the measurements from our 1:1 floor. I needed 152 pieces to fill the floor!!

I used the way 1:1 floors are laid. At the end (wallside) you saw a piece of the 15 by 108 mm board to fit in and with the remaining piece you then start the next line. ( I learned this from my boyfriend when he laid our 1:1 floor) After sawing I numbered them so I could paint it and still know where to put it back. Then I glued them to a piece of sheet, so the wiring is still accessible. This is the end result:

Now on to finishing the windows and the livingroom is almost finished!

Have a nice day, xx

evelien

Order and bricks

2009-09-01T11:33:00.006+02:00

My first order is ready! It's the cabinet I made a while ago and I built it again for someone who wanted one too. It isn't painted yet, so she can choose a color herself. It was really fun making this again! Everything opens and closes for real.

I'm also spending a lot of time painting, cutting and clipping little bricks out of eggcarton.

Wow, that's a lot of work!!

This week I'm going to buy some wood so I can make a nice cabinet for my house and also finish 2 floors and the windowframes.

O wait, my doggie wants to say bye with me ;)

groetjes evelien

Wallpaper and Welcome

2009-08-22T19:00:00.003+02:00

Sabiha at http://sabsminiinteriors.blogspot.com/. I just love your miniatures. They are always very styled and beautiful.

and Dora at http://lasminiaturasdora.blogspot.com/. I'll visit your blog soon to take a longer look, but first impression (your cabinet) Wow!

Over here I put the wallpaper on the livingroom walls.

I've put a cabinet I made in front of it, because I wanted to see how it will look. Can't wait to start with the floors! Just have to go to the store to buy some new wood.

Haha, thought this was a funny shot, it is my 1:1 cabinet (the lionhead with ring) through my 1:12 window.

groetjes evelien

2009-08-19T08:10:00.004+02:00

Welcome new followers!!

First Kathi at http://beautifulminiblessings.blogspot.com/ (beautiful mini's and Fiasco is a sweety ;) )
Rosanna at http://lastanzadigiuggiola.blogspot.com/ (just adore your needlework!)
and last but not least Marleen at http://mamamini.punt.nl/ (lots of brocante and great tutorials!)

I'm planning the interior of my dollhouse. I know the outside isn't even finished yet, but a girls got to decorate right? ;)
So I found a great color for the livingroom walls, but it doesn't look good on the MDF although I painted it with gesso first. So now I got some cheap very blue wallpaper (1:1) with a nice small pattern and painted that twice. Much better! Can't wait to see it on the walls!!

I also tried some floors made with "kantenband". I don't know the english word, but it's a wooden-like strip that you iron on the sawside of (for example) a shelf to finish it.

It doesn't work so good, but at least I tried it. The floors will be the same color, but then in real wood.

groetjes Evelien

electric boogy

2009-08-16T12:32:00.006+02:00

I've started making the window frames in my house. I've made these myself because I wanted the windows to be like the original house.

Look they work!

It isn't as hard as it may seem. I've glued together some different sizes of wood so there is an opening were the window fits very tightly. Now it stays up when you move it.

Only the sides are like this. The rest is one piece. Then you use your mitre box and a tool to glue the frames rectangular, I use Lego for this. The glass in the windows is from a Ikea photo-frame named Ram . I read this tip on the internet and it works very good. It's plexiglass so you can cut it easily.

I also put in the electricity. I had to mill (is that how it's called?) for this for the first time, very exciting to try this!

And now we have light!! So I can finish the rooms with wallpaper and flooring if I want. I used 4 outlets in every room so I can choose my lamps later on.

groetjes evelien!

Photochallenge

2009-08-08T10:13:00.005+02:00

As I said in my latest blog I've been tagged! I got this challenge from Debby (http://petitpunt.blogspot.com/) and Shannon (http://shannonsminiblog.blogspot.com/)

The rules are:

1. open the 4th file where you store your photos...
2. pick out the 4th photo & publish it to your blog...
3. explain a bit about it...
4. pass this challenge to 4 other blogs

This picture is from a dollhouseclub we had for a while. Unfortunately planning to meet was a little difficult, so the club doesn't excist anymore, but we had a great time.
Here you see a plantstand I made to learn the others how to solder. It's not a great picture, but it was the fourth!

The people I like to pass this challenge to are:

Minna at http://minnasdollhouses.blogspot.com/
Katy at http://lasminisdekaty.blogspot.com/
Minimaker at http://creatingdollhouseminiatures.blogspot.com/
Sofia at http://aminhacasaemminiatura.blogs.sapo.pt/

Have fun!

groetjes Evelien

2009-08-07T19:04:00.003+02:00

Welcome new followers Maija at http://iidasanttu.blogspot.com/ and Sonia at http://minitink.blogspot.com/. I hope you'll like it here!

This next video was sent to me by my mother. She knows how much I like miniatures and that my boyfriends hobby is keeping birds (we have a big voliere in the garden, so nice!) In this video it all comes together, cool!! It's really funny too...

Tomorrow I'll post my picture for the photochallenge. I've been tagged too!

See ya,

groetjes Evelien

Good Start

2009-08-04T18:41:00.003+02:00

Finally I could start putting the first pieces of my dollhouse together! I started in December by converting the real house measurings to 1:12. So it's been a long time untill I could start this part. But patience gives the best results they say, so I take my time!

From pre-cut MDF to something that starts to look like a house:

with the dividing walls of the ground floor in place

the ceiling/second floor in place

It's huge and as you can see my birdies have the best sight ;) I only have to get some wheeled supports so I can access everything easy. Later on we will look for a different cupboard for our living room, because the one we have isn't very practical and also to make room for the dollhouse. So building a dollhouse can change a lot in your 1:1 house as well!

groetjes ,

Evelien

15 Followers!

2009-08-02T15:57:00.003+02:00

Minna at http://minnasdollhouses.blogspot.com

I love the things you crochet!!

Debbie at http://debbiestinytreasures.blogspot.com

You're well known in the miniature (blog)world I think! And for good reason!

Fábio at http://fabiocasadebonecas.blogspot.com/

I see you also recently started your blog, good luck!

Shannonconway, I believe you don't have a blog yet?

Cellulitus

2009-07-24T12:58:00.003+02:00

Het leuke aan miniaturen maken vind ik denk ik het veelzijdige. De ene keer ben je meubelmaker dan weer metselaar, schilder, kleermaker, bloemschikker, haha noem maar op.
Op internet en in boeken zoek ik dan ook steeds informatie over hoe iets in 1:1 gedaan wordt en dat probeer ik te vertalen op schaal.

Tijdens het schilderen van de ramen ging het steeds mis. De lak was te dik en er zaten een soort putjes in. Toen ben ik gaan zoeken bij een site over schilderen en je raadt het nooit: het heet sinaasappelhuid haha. Ik maar denken dat dat alleen een vrouwenkwaaltje was!

Ik heb toen het rollertje (dat dit probleem veroorzaakt) eerst even over een plastic bordje gehaald zodat de meeste verf eraf was.

Toen over de ramen en daarna met een kwastje
( heel klein beetje verf erop) nog even erover heen. En voilà weg sinaasappelhuid.

O ging het in het echt ook maar zo makkelijk!

Verder is het dus nog steeds veel werk. Schuren, schilderen, drogen, schuren….jeetje het voelt alsof ik helemaal niet opschiet. Maar ja, het moet wel allemaal gebeuren.

Ik hoop snel weer wat meer te kunnen, dan kan ik tenminste ook verder met het zagen!

Hope I didn't shock you with the title and picture, but believe it or not, it's about painting!!

When I painted the windowframes the paint was too thick and had little bumps. I looked it up on the internet and there I found it: It's called "sinaasappelhuid", dutch for cellulite haha.

It's because of the roller I used. To get a smoother result you need to get as much paint of your roller as possible (I used a disposable plate) and when your done rolling, use a paint brush to go over your paintwork one more time. The result is very smooth and nice!

Groetjes evelien

Welcome

2009-07-24T12:28:00.005+02:00

You want to follow my site, super! Come in and join the building fun!

Josje van http://josje-bouwt.blogspot.com/. Je maakt zo'n mooie dingen en bent echt een voorbeeld voor me!

Most of you already know Josje, she makes such beautiful things!

Tallula~Belle at http://tallulahbelleoriginals.blogspot.com/

Your flowers and garden scenery are beautiful! I see you're also into sculpting now, yeah!

Katy from Spain at http://lasminisdekaty.blogspot.com/. Unfortunately I don't speak a word Spanish, but I love looking at your pictures.

Susan at http://susanshouses.blogspot.com/. When I look at your blog the header photo really makes me doubt, is it 1:1??? Nice!

Have a nice day!

Evelien

Van onderen! (Tumbling)

2009-07-16T15:09:00.013+02:00

Welcome Jfolk from J LiL Roomer! Nice of you to join in here, hope you enjoy your visit!

You make lots of different miniatures and I like them all very much!

En natuurlijk nog welkom Hyacintara (Annemieke) en Jack! Annemieke heeft al verschillende projecten gemaakt en is nu bezig met een Harry Potter huis, erg mooi!! Ook haar huisdieren zijn het bekijken zeker waard, wat een snoepjes!

Jack, mijn "kleine" broertje (2 koppen groter en groeiende), heeft een erg mooie portfolio site voor zijn studie. Hij is ontzettend creatief, vooral met computers en pen en papier. Wauw, go bro!

Van de trap vallen is niet slim.....Zeker niet als je altijd al erg voorzichtig bent en dan toch vergeet om 's nachts even het licht aan te doen om de trap af te lopen. Tja, inmiddels zijn we bijna 2 weken verder en het doet nog steeds erg pijn. Zie roze olifantjes van de medicijnen haha, maar echt pijnstilling wil niet lukken. Dus het zagen van het huis wordt steeds uitgesteld.

Maar ik kan het toch niet laten om iets te doen dus ben ik druk met het maken van collages/moodboards voor de inrichting van het huis.

Heerlijk om bij weg te dromen! Maar er moet natuurlijk ook nog een heleboel ander werk verzet worden. Dus ben ik druk met het schilderen van de ramen in het mooie monumentengroen. Op de foto lijkt het alleen zwart?!

Dit zijn 2 schuiframen en ik moet er in totaal 8, dusssss....dat wordt even doorwerken!

groetjes evelien

Because of a tumble down the stairs my housebuilding is delayed. To stay creative (and sane ;) ) I'm making moodboards of how I want my house to look. And I'm also making and painting frames for sliding windows. And there are a lot of them!!

I have a bit more time for blogreading now and there are so much talented people out there!

Bye Bye!

Boswandeling en ramen

2009-07-10T13:50:00.007+02:00

Ja, dat klinkt als een hele rare combinatie, maar het is allebei hier in huis!

Gisteren was ik namelijk bij de bouwmarkt om verf en andere spullen voor mn pphuis te halen en toen kwam ik deze leuke deurposter tegen. Ik kon hem niet laten liggen!

Dus na een heel kort behangklusje was dit het resultaat:

Erg vrolijk en lekker groen, je zou er overheen willen lopen ;)

Verder ben ik bezig met het maken van kozijnen en ramen voor het huis. Ik ben het bij aan t houden en foto's aan het maken, dus als het af is zal ik hier een workshopje plaatsen. Het is even wat werk, maar het resultaat is wel heel mooi.

Door het lijmen van 3 laagjes op elkaar ontstaat er een mooie uitsparing waar het "glas" in komt te vallen. Ik heb de ramen Monumentengroen geschilderd en de kozijnen worden een wittint. Zodra ik verder ben zal ik weer foto's plaatsen.

Ik geloof dat me nu een ander klusje te wachten staat, volgens mij wil de hond uit:

groetjes Evelien!

2009-07-07T17:07:00.002+02:00

Workshop windlicht

2009-07-07T16:36:00.006+02:00

Tijdens de kladblogdag was er een pakketjesswap en hiervoor heb ik een workshopje gemaakt van een windlicht. We hebben er thuis 2 van op de vensterbank staan en ik vond ze erg leuk om na te maken.

Nu wil ik de workshop graag met jullie delen en daarom zet ik de werkbeschrijving hier neer.

Wil je het windlicht ook graag maken, maar heb je de materialen niet of vind je een pakketje makkelijker, dan verkoop ik ook pakketjes met beschrijving en materialen voor 5 euro. (excl. verzendkosten)

Veel plezier gewenst!

Workshop Windlicht

Inhoud pakket:

2 cocktailprikkers (lijmen en aandrukken)

stukje zwart karton
stukje sheet
dun zwart ijzerdraad
een kaarsje
zand

Zelf nodig:

liniaal en dun potlood
snijmat en scherp mesje (of een dun schaartje)
burolijm (dit droogt het mooist)
geodriehoek
dunne naald of prikpen
perforator
eventueel pincet

Voor je begint met deze workshop is het het gemakkelijkste als je eerst de hele tekst een keertje doorleest, zodat je weet welke onderdelen er zijn en hoe ze in elkaar zitten.

De bodem:

Teken op het zwarte karton een vierkantje van 1,15 x 1,15 cm en teken hieromheen een vierkant van 1,45 x 1,45 cm. Knip de hoeken (zwart gekleurd) weg en vouw de 4 overgebleven flapjes alvast omhoog en weer terug.

Knip uit het stukje sheet 4 keer het "glas", de afmetingen vind je op de tekening.
Lijm met gebruik van de cocktailprikker de smalste kant van het glas op de flapjes van de bodem. (het lijkt zo net de wieken van een molentje) Laat dit even drogen en vouw daarna de flapjes met het glas omhoog (90 graden).

De randen:

Teken de onderrand op het zwarte karton zoals hierboven en knip hem uit. Vouw de onderrand dan op de streepjes (om de 1,2 cm) en plak het geheel om de buitenkant van de flapjes en glas zodat deze stevig omhoog blijven staan. Let erop dat je over het plakrandje (het korte stukje van de onderrand) heen lijmt, dit ziet er mooier uit. Teken, knip en vouw daarna de bovenrand op dezelfde manier (vouwen om de 1,4 cm) en plak hiermee de bovenkanten van het glas aan elkaar (ook aan de buitenkant)

Nu zijn de zijranden aan de beurt. Omdat het dunne gevouwen reepjes zijn eerst een tip:
Vouw het karton netjes dubbel. (laat het gesloten liggen) Meet dan vanaf de vouwlijn 1,5 mm op verschillende hoogtes. Verbind de lijn en snij hierlangs af. Je hebt nu een lange reep van 3 mm met een mooie vouw in het midden. Knip hiervan nu 4 stukken van 3,65 mm
Met deze stukken verbinden we op de hoeken de onder- en bovenrand met elkaar. Gebruik de cocktailprikker om ook het glas ertussen goed aan te drukken en vast te lijmen.

De “spaken”:

We knippen nu van het zwarte draad 8 stukjes van 3,8 cm. Lijm deze kruislings op de 4 zijden van het windlicht. Breng alleen de lijm aan op de plek waar de randen van karton elkaar kruisen, zo blijft je glas er mooi uitzien.

Het deksel:

Teken de luchtrand en het deksel van de luchtrand op het zwarte karton en knip deze uit. Prik in de luchtrand met een dunne naald gaatjes zoals op de tekening. Rol hem daarna om een potlood heen en lijm zo vast. Het deksel van de luchtrand kun je nu hier bovenop plakken.

Het rondje in het deksel zelf is een perforatie met een gewone perforator. Omdat het vaak moeilijk is om hiermee precies te perforeren, kun je het makkelijkst eerst de perforatie maken en vanaf de buitenkanten van het gaatje aan alle kanten om de 0,55 cm een streepje zetten.
Deze streepjes verbind je dan met een geodriehoek loodrecht op elkaar. Je hebt dan een vierkant van 1,7 x 1,7 cm met een gaatje precies in het midden. Prik op de plek van de stipjes een gaatje in het deksel en lijm hierin een stukje van het zwarte draad van 3,2 cm. Dit is het hengsel. (Je kunt dit van te voren al een beetje rond maken om een potlood of stift)
Als je tenslotte de luchtrand (met het dekseltje erop) bovenop het gaatje van het deksel lijmt, is je windlicht af!!

Je kunt hem nu vullen met het kaarsje (eventueel vastlijmen) en het zand. Maar misschien wil je er wel heel iets anders in maken?! Ik zou het leuk vinden om een foto van je gemaakte windlicht te zien. Ik plaats hem dan eventueel op mijn site met je naam erbij. Laat maar even weten of je dit leuk vindt.

Als er verder nog vragen of opmerkingen zijn dan hoor ik het graag.
Mijn emailadres is: eefminis@gmail.com

Ik hoop hier in de toekomst ook meer workshopjes op te zetten, tot ziens!

groetjes Evelien

via via

2009-07-06T11:30:00.006+02:00

Welkom Fily (mam, wat leuk!) en Hannajaleijona, leuk dat jullie me komen volgen!

Via via kom je vaak op de leukste sites terecht.

Vandaag vond ik een site over Timothy Richards. Hij maakt de meest realistische en qua architectuur correcte beelden van beroemde gebouwen. Op zijn site staat een filmpje over hoe dit proces in zijn werk gaat en ik vond het wel leuk om dit met jullie te delen, ook al is het net iets anders dan het bouwen van poppenhuizen.

http://www.timothyrichards.com/how_your_model_was_made.htm

Veel plezier met kijken!

Welcome to Hannajaleijona! I went and visit your site and you make beautiful things! Nice to have you as a follower. In the link above you'll see how very known buildings are made out of plaster. They are very accurate and beautiful.

Enjoy!

groetjes evelien

Miniborduren

2009-07-04T18:16:00.007+02:00

Welkom Debby en Jody, leuk dat jullie me de eer hebben gedaan om mijn eerste volgers te worden! Ik hoop dat ik net zoveel moois op mn site kan gaan zetten als jullie, ik ben een fan!

Borduren en handwerken vind ik erg leuk en af en toe maak ik ook iets in 1:12.
Op dit moment ben ik bezig met een serie schilderijtjes. Ik wil het uiteindelijk in mijn huis gaan hangen met wat gedroogde en getekende bloemen allemaal in leuke bijpassende lijstjes. Een hele bloemrijke muur dus ;)

Het eerste geborduurde schilderijtje is af:

Nog een paar te gaan!

Ondertussen ben ik ook druk met het werken aan het huis. Helaas heeft de zaagman van de bouwmarkt schots en scheef gezaagd, dus het is nu vooral veel vijlwerk, maar ik ben ook al begonnen met het uitzagen van ramen. Het begint langzaam een beetje vorm te krijgen en ik geniet er erg van!

groetjes evelien

Opwaarts!

2009-06-29T12:06:00.006+02:00

Het is gelukt, ik heb een trap kunnen maken voor mijn huis! Wat is dat moeilijk zeg en wat heb ik nu extra respect voor de mensen die dit dagelijks doen (in 1:1).

Na veel tekenen, rekenen en knippen en plakken was dit het begin.

Daarna alles weer voorzichtig uit elkaar gehaald en de losse stukjes gebruikt voor het overnemen van de maten en met dikker karton de trap opnieuw in elkaar gezet.

Nu is het nog een kwestie van afwerken met hout en verf.

Ik vond het fijn om de trap eerder te maken, want nu weet ik precies waar ik het trapgat moet zagen en kan ik dit al doen voordat ik het huis in elkaar zet.

Wat ook erg handig is is dat mijn schoonvader technisch tekenaar is en mij dus heel veel tips kan geven over hoe een huis in elkaar zit! Thanx schoonvader!

groetjes evelien

Overstappen

2009-06-27T15:55:00.007+02:00

Omdat ik met blogger iets meer mogelijkheden heb dan bij web-log heb ik vandaag de overstap gemaakt. Mijn web-log bestond op het moment van overstappen precies 219 dagen, 19 uur en 58 minuten, dat is veel langer dan ik gedacht had! Maar ja als je niet zo vaak post, dan gaat de tijd sowieso erg snel ;)

Maar nu ik met mijn 1e poppenhuis begin heb ik natuurlijk wel veel om over te schrijven, dus dat moet wel goed komen!

Als je nog oude berichtjes wilt lezen dan kan dat op: http://ejacreates.web-log.nl en natuurlijk blijft mijn punt-site gewoon bestaan: http://eefminis.punt.nl

Veel plezier hier!

2009-06-17T15:02:00.023+02:00

Hallo! Leuk dat je een kijkje komt nemen op mijn site.

Ik ben Evelien, 26 jaar en ik woon samen met mijn vriend Henk, onze hond Benz en een heleboel vogels in het midden van het land.

Sinds ongeveer 3 jaar maak ik miniaturen en op deze site wil ik de vorderingen laten zien van het eerste huis dat ik aan het bouwen ben.

Veel plezier, enne ik vind het erg leuk als je een berichtje achter laat!