tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32329375408451270442024-03-13T07:58:40.546-07:00Cat's Mini WorldCat Gabrielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12807763069663723595noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232937540845127044.post-2683933158344374312014-03-22T14:54:00.003-07:002014-03-22T14:54:40.524-07:00Kitchen goodies!It's been a long time since I've posted to the blog! I got a few items for the kitchen a couple of weeks ago, kitchen scales, cannisters, plate and a chicken picture (not sure where to put it yet). I just placed a big order with 'Abasketof" on Etsy including baskets of apples, eggs, strawberries etc..I can't wait for them to arrive as more food will make the kitchen really come alive I think. Still toying with the idea of staining the floorboards with something, I think they may be a little pale looking...<br />
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<br />Cat Gabrielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12807763069663723595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232937540845127044.post-82986915917615683812014-01-30T21:30:00.000-08:002014-01-30T21:30:00.019-08:00Kitchen sink & floorboardsMade some more progress on the kitchen this week. I bought some iron on wooden floorboards on ebay. They were quite easy to put on but I think the colour might be a bit pale so I may be staining the wood at some stage. Also a gorgeous little kitchen sink arrived in the mail yesterday from Italy, looks very good I think :)<br />
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Cat Gabrielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12807763069663723595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232937540845127044.post-66895940854263456482014-01-24T01:10:00.003-08:002014-01-24T01:10:48.995-08:00New furniture!Look what arrived today, a new dresser and kitchen bench that I bought on Etsy! So pleased with how it looks, they are both perfect. Can't wait to start filling the shelves with lots of goodies. I have ordered some floorboards for the kitchen, hopefully they will arrive soon too then I can really get started on this kitchen :)<br />
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<br />Cat Gabrielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12807763069663723595noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232937540845127044.post-44729590166970258572014-01-24T00:49:00.003-08:002014-01-24T01:04:32.536-08:00New bears availableI have 2 new bears available for adoption in my Etsy shop (see shop link on right hand side). "Butter" is a just 1.25 inches tall and is made from my popular tubby teddy design. The second bear is named "Flossy" and is 5 inches tall and made out of beautiful soft pink fur.<br />
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<br />Cat Gabrielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12807763069663723595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232937540845127044.post-50599237525421105542014-01-15T14:28:00.000-08:002014-01-15T14:28:05.246-08:00More progress on the dollhouseStarted working on the front of the dollhouse, hopefully this weekend I'll get to the point where I can put the hinges on and have the front and roof connected to the house. I've also painted the kitchen walls, a pale lemon colour<br />
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<br />Cat Gabrielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12807763069663723595noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232937540845127044.post-30816618745724165682014-01-12T18:33:00.001-08:002014-01-24T01:04:44.071-08:00New mouseAfter a 2 year break I have decided to get back into miniature bear and animal making. This little mouse is 2.75 inches tall and is now available in my new Etsy shop here: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/CatsMiniWorld?ref=l2-shop-info-name" target="_blank">Cat's Mini World Etsy Shop</a><br />
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<br />Cat Gabrielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12807763069663723595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232937540845127044.post-9866343619055274132014-01-07T21:51:00.002-08:002014-01-12T21:40:13.084-08:00Miniature loaf of breadHere is my first attempt at using polymer clay. I followed a tutorial on YouTube. It turned out quite well and it was super easy, looking forward to doing more.<br />
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<br />Cat Gabrielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12807763069663723595noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232937540845127044.post-27791224689920400422013-12-25T13:28:00.001-08:002014-01-12T21:39:50.098-08:00Construction progress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Cat Gabrielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12807763069663723595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232937540845127044.post-79818818920669412492013-12-21T21:12:00.002-08:002013-12-21T21:12:50.528-08:00April Cottage construction has begun!<span style="background-color: #fefefe; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16.899999618530273px;">Yesterday I began the construction of April Cottage using the PVA glue. I have the stairs just sitting there at the moment, I will be painting them first before I glue them into place. I'm having a hard time trying to figure out the style for this house, at first I thought rustic farmhouse, then shabby chic, or maybe a blend of both?</span><br />
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<br />Cat Gabrielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12807763069663723595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232937540845127044.post-70680589762282505742013-12-17T02:04:00.003-08:002013-12-17T02:45:39.565-08:00Boy MouseToday I finished the child of the mouse family, he stands at 3.25 inches. He still needs clothes. I've made a start on Mr Mouse too, he's going to be more of a golden brown colour. I also plan on doing a little baby mouse.<br />
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<br />Cat Gabrielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12807763069663723595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232937540845127044.post-37638804930192976102013-12-09T23:27:00.000-08:002013-12-10T00:49:45.657-08:00Dry buildAs per the instructions I am doing a "dry build" of the dollhouse first. Putting all the pieces together with masking tape just to get a feel for how it all fits together.<br />
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<br />Cat Gabrielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12807763069663723595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232937540845127044.post-66398512683018671952013-12-03T22:16:00.000-08:002013-12-03T22:16:03.251-08:00Mrs Mouse finishedI decided pink fabric looked the best on Mrs Mouse, so I've made this little dress plus a white apron. I have also needlefelted a tail, so she is now complete, onto Mr Mouse next!<div>
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Cat Gabrielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12807763069663723595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232937540845127044.post-33215679076616630542013-12-02T03:18:00.002-08:002013-12-02T03:22:04.499-08:00FabricTrying to decide what fabric to use for Mrs Mouse's dress or apron, I'm liking these at the moment but I'll keep thinking.....<br />
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Cat Gabrielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12807763069663723595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232937540845127044.post-32923323201039303762013-12-01T22:29:00.002-08:002013-12-01T22:32:31.704-08:00Kitchen itemsJust a couple of things I ordered from DHE to start off the kitchen!<br />
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<br />Cat Gabrielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12807763069663723595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232937540845127044.post-72861207271279897392013-12-01T19:49:00.000-08:002013-12-01T22:46:15.988-08:00April Cottage kit has arrived!April Cottage kit from Dolls House Emporium arrived this afternoon! The box was so heavy the courier had to carry it inside for me. Wow, looking at the pieces I can get an idea of just how big this dollhouse is going to be. There is one piece of wood that has a small split in the corner but I don't think it will be a big deal. Very happy that it has arrived safe and sound and while I was at home, there would be no way I could pick this up from the post office myself.<br />
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<br />Cat Gabrielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12807763069663723595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232937540845127044.post-37984716572925307232013-11-30T14:03:00.003-08:002013-11-30T17:59:32.132-08:00Mouse nearly finishedI worked hard yesterday and made the body, arms and legs. She stands at 5.5 inches tall. The mouse is 5-way cotterpin jointed and also has bendable arms and legs, something I've never attempted before, but it has worked out quite well (with the help of some pipecleaners!). The overall design has turned out a bit different to what I envisaged but I'm still happy with it. She still needs a tail but I haven't figured out how to do that yet.... then to work on her clothes which will be a real challenge for me.<br />
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<br />Cat Gabrielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12807763069663723595noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232937540845127044.post-88466588776864758312013-11-28T19:14:00.000-08:002013-11-30T17:59:57.167-08:00Dollhouse mouse in progressDollhouse hasn't arrived yet but in the meantime I've started on my mouse design, so far just the head. This will eventually be the mother mouse of the house and will be in the kitchen wearing an apron or a dress. I hope I'm making the mouse in the correct size. I believe dollhouse dolls for 1:12 scale houses are around 5 inches tall or so...<br />
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<br />Cat Gabrielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12807763069663723595noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232937540845127044.post-18824685902057872972013-11-25T22:31:00.002-08:002013-11-30T18:00:16.283-08:00April Cottage ordered!I have set up this blog to document my journey of building my very first dollhouse! I have always wanted to set up a dollhouse for as long as I can remember. My youngest son will be starting kindergarten next year so I will have more time up my sleeve to devote to this new hobby. Very excited with all the possibilities. I plan on doing quite a lot of handmade items for the house and also making the inhabitants (mice!) I used to make miniature teddy bears (for 9 years), so I'm hoping I will have the skills to come up with a good mouse design.<br />
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I have ordered the "April Cottage" kit from The Dolls House Emporium. It has everything I wanted, 6 rooms, internal doors, two staircases. I will be constructing the kit from scratch and decorating everything myself. As I've never done anything like this before I'm expecting a few bumps in the road but I'm looking forward to the challenge. My DHE order should arrive in the next few days!Cat Gabrielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12807763069663723595noreply@blogger.com2