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

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

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

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

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

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

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