tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72012128045835371142024-02-19T09:06:09.817-08:00My Miniature Witch HouseMiniature projects based on my love of all things creepy and small.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13113881187327750565noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201212804583537114.post-2720828328107343332015-07-09T07:49:00.002-07:002015-07-09T07:54:47.031-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My goodness, I did not realize how long it had been since I had posted here! As some of you know, my boyfriend and I bought our first house together in April. This was my first move since creating the mini-rooms and it was daunting! Three months later, I still have 2 empty houses and box after box after box that looks like this. I don't even know where to start.</div>
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Recently the Peculiarium was nice enough to ask me if I wanted to do a gallery showing, but only if my work was mobile. This started me thinking. Do I really want to put together these rooms exactly the same? Maybe instead I should try making some room boxes? </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13113881187327750565noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201212804583537114.post-87543097910475755772014-11-14T11:02:00.001-08:002014-11-14T11:03:43.498-08:00I have been a total slacker where my minis are concerned. After spending Halloween in New Orleans, I have decided to buckle down and work on locating and purchasing a real sized home. This means that my Judge & Gibbet will have to close down for the winter while I work on getting rid of my real life clutter. Have a wonderful winter, Friends. I will continue to follow my mini friends and will hopefully be back in the mini-game next summer. Happy Belated Halloween!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13113881187327750565noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201212804583537114.post-83067114928862426132014-10-12T17:43:00.001-07:002014-10-12T17:43:11.028-07:00I love this crazy, flawed, one legged doll. She was part of a lot eBay. She was crammed down in the corner of a box, looking up at me with her big wide eyes when I found her there. <br />
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She has been sitting in the Judge & Gibbet attic for years along with other pieces that have no place. But during a recent trip to Seattle, it hit me. This fine little lady would make a wonderful fortune teller in a box! Instead of working on a room this winter, I am going to devote my time to making a wonderful cabinet for her along with a slot for coins and a place for the fortune to come out. I know it will not be the same, (and I would not want it to) but below is an example of what I am going for.<br />
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She will be a perfect addition to the bar when she is finished. Maybe she will inspire me to actually get to work on that room!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13113881187327750565noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201212804583537114.post-86031437920885115492014-08-17T18:23:00.001-07:002014-08-17T18:23:25.434-07:00I have been so busy that my poor house has been gathering dust. Finally this weekend, I had time to add lights to the witch's herbology room. I also received a lovely copy of Dollhouse Miniatures which featured my witch's laboratory in the Sept-Oct issue. They were lovely to work with.<br />
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As for my current room, which is right next to the lab, I still have LOADS of work to do and many, many little bottles to fill and books to bind. But here is an update.<br />
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I hope everyone is well and enjoying a great summer!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13113881187327750565noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201212804583537114.post-37289663859636888892014-07-13T18:14:00.002-07:002014-07-13T18:15:41.108-07:00I have been working on the young witch's herbology/ potion room and having a great time abusing the wallpaper and ceiling. I started with a normal damask and used a fine grade sandpaper to take off the sheen. Next, I created rips and tears and tea stained the exposed white areas.<br />
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Under the wallpaper is a dark cement like wall. I tried my hand at staining it and marking it up a bit. I think I could go a little further, but don't want to over do it.<br />
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I purchased some white, unfinished skulls from a seller on etsy and were very happy with them. I used dark wood stain and the primer and then went over each skull with diluted white paint. For the exceptionally low price, I think I may add a few more.<br />
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I am now about 1/3 finished with the room and have loads of trim and details to add. Here is a shot of where I am. Regretfully, a flashlight and an iPhone do not make for a spooky mood. I can't wait to put in the lights! <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13113881187327750565noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201212804583537114.post-41473472237020082002014-06-19T19:03:00.001-07:002014-06-19T19:05:40.209-07:00Per your comment, this one's for you, Catherine!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13113881187327750565noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201212804583537114.post-37925552107172747612014-06-19T15:48:00.003-07:002014-06-19T15:48:35.160-07:00<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Every little witch needs to be prepared, right?</span><br />
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Hopefully, the brown glass jug under the sink looks like it is covered with a fine layer of mold. To create that look, I rubbed a little E6000 on my fingers and then lightly over the jar. I ran to my dryer, cleaned the vent and pinched off a little piece. I rubbed it over the jar and then brushed off the excess.<br />
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The greenery in the jar of pond leeches was made from the inside string of a cantaloupe, soaked in green food color. Again, when I use organic matter, I always make sure my resin seal is tight!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13113881187327750565noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201212804583537114.post-86634786972976012742014-02-24T10:25:00.001-08:002014-02-24T10:25:31.325-08:00In Progress<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5I58ZmT0_IJJH4kWH_hcUpEPHGbPrBuBgk0hl9YwozpSgEbGg9S9ndc-PejkOevrxd3EkLEoS-uvBWXMmDdrxyaH_pE0Zth4YjOFo58Ir4DUjOCf25LPkNBGFkxk1-9AnkbO8RN1WqNw/s640/blogger-image--862893545.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5I58ZmT0_IJJH4kWH_hcUpEPHGbPrBuBgk0hl9YwozpSgEbGg9S9ndc-PejkOevrxd3EkLEoS-uvBWXMmDdrxyaH_pE0Zth4YjOFo58Ir4DUjOCf25LPkNBGFkxk1-9AnkbO8RN1WqNw/s640/blogger-image--862893545.jpg"></a></div>I have so much to do and hope to be finished with this room by Halloween. Here are a couple of recent shots. Keep in mind, I am not even half way there. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFsptRE8-9tVKsa03kjfXMxQaVriNYipyU78Ny3l47eE0avAV3YRlHFec_PXfgdHMZyK1fPP9-z7zZmcGwZuXaNqyA-xXx7ggFt9ryV_MWTLtJA0LNhyphenhyphenRJZBgSCV2a_U3ank2ATZc_7r4/s640/blogger-image-2028401044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFsptRE8-9tVKsa03kjfXMxQaVriNYipyU78Ny3l47eE0avAV3YRlHFec_PXfgdHMZyK1fPP9-z7zZmcGwZuXaNqyA-xXx7ggFt9ryV_MWTLtJA0LNhyphenhyphenRJZBgSCV2a_U3ank2ATZc_7r4/s640/blogger-image-2028401044.jpg"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13113881187327750565noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201212804583537114.post-25676841736850379102014-01-31T10:18:00.000-08:002014-01-31T10:19:16.563-08:00Taking a Gamble<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When my package arrived, I think I screamed out loud when I emptied the contents of the small souvenir box. Inside were the most perfect 1/12 scale dominoes I have ever seen. We set up a game on one of my favorite used tables. (Note the mismatched chairs as well.) I could not be more pleased with the final outcome. Maybe some day, I will get to work on this room! The size of this new house is simply daunting.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13113881187327750565noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201212804583537114.post-78075218641047710172013-12-31T15:52:00.002-08:002013-12-31T15:57:02.055-08:00GuiltI like to think of myself as an honest person, but sometimes I fail. I have been looking for a particular friar cookie jar for a while, but usually they go for more than I want to spend. As I was looking for creepy old dolls for my house, I saw this description, "Old lady whose head comes off". When I looked at the photo, what did I see, but my little friar! I feel bad that I paid almost nothing for this little guy, but I am glad he has a new home in the Judge and Gibbet kitchen.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13113881187327750565noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201212804583537114.post-50745733142729543872013-12-28T09:49:00.005-08:002013-12-28T09:49:59.537-08:00Ooops!While I work on the Judge & Gibbet, The Wee Witch House sits in a corner of my living room. Disaster struck a few nights ago when a loved one accidentally tripped and gave the house a little bump. All three floors are now a jumble. <div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13113881187327750565noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201212804583537114.post-44005056228271070052013-10-13T15:41:00.000-07:002013-10-13T16:18:00.348-07:00So much to do, so little time!I have very poor organization habits when it comes to my mini time. I never make plans, and if I do, I never stick to them. Rather than finish the walls, floor and ceiling, I jump around like a crazy woman. Today rather than finish the baseboards and "dirty up" the walls a bit more, I wasted my time shifting items about.<br />
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Because the holidays are around the corner, I closed the Judge & Gibbet for a few months but not before taking a few photos. There is a lot of finish work to do, (which is the part I dislike the most).<br />
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Have a wonderful holiday season everyone!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13113881187327750565noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201212804583537114.post-44778268842458351372013-09-08T20:14:00.000-07:002013-09-08T20:15:04.955-07:00I felt like working on a fun project today, so I abandoned the walls and made a little frog pond for the new witch workroom. I purchased a used sit up tub years ago but forgot about it. When I came across it, the idea of a frog pond came to mind. <br />
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I thought about the tub and it seemed like the frogs would not enough, so I added an old broken doll that I had in a drawer. I purchased a few frogs on eBay and gathered some small rocks from my driveway. I threw a few small shells into the mix as well as some landscaping material to change the tone of the "water".<br />
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I am pretty happy with it, even though it is a tad creepy. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13113881187327750565noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201212804583537114.post-2554861595951778872013-08-24T08:02:00.002-07:002013-08-24T08:25:26.872-07:00Help PleaseI appreciate the wonderfully talented folks who check out my beginner blog. Now, I would like to ask for your help. The room I am currently working on belongs to the daughter of the Judge & Gibbet. She likes to "dabble" in darkness. <br />
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Now, imagine that the hutches are hanging from the wall and are filled with jars of organs and other items of interest to the young lady. There will be a large number of plants and vines, and perhaps a few birds in the vines and lots of random books on herbalism and nature. The table will be covered with a variety of items as well....potions, plant cuttings and other current projects. (Plus maybe a finger or two)<br />
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Now for my problem. This room will have a nature-like feel, but I am not sure if the wallpaper on the left is too "homey". I love the print with the small brown birds and I think it would balance with the horror inside the cabinets. But I also like the plain look of the wallpaper on the right.<br />
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Or maybe just stick with weathered white paneling......?<br />
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If anyone has an opinion, can you please be honest and let me know what you think?<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13113881187327750565noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201212804583537114.post-51939363189381369642013-08-22T06:22:00.000-07:002013-08-22T06:22:03.185-07:00 I still have a few major items to work on in the downstairs kitchen of the pub, but I hate it when things look too clean. For fun, I tried my hand at a sprouting potato made from Femo. I think it looks fun next to the messed up door frame. I also spilled a bit of "salt" on the work table where the cook is putting together some bean salad. I was pretty happy with how the salt and pepper shakers came out. I made the tops by very carefully placing one drop of silver paint on top of the two tiny plastic lids.<div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13113881187327750565noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201212804583537114.post-55223753957401570332013-07-15T09:09:00.001-07:002013-07-15T09:09:18.569-07:00Ooops!I guess I better find a better method of "sticking" things to the wall!<br />
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I haven't been back here is so long, I didn't see the words of encouragement under my last post! Thanks everyone for being so supportive. As you know, I am flying by the seat of my pants when it comes to miniatures. I am untrained, not a carpenter and I don't care about historical accuracy, but love minis.<br />
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You may have noticed, I purchased a bunch of boxed kits for very cheap on eBay a few months ago, with every intention of making my own kitchen cupboards for the "upstairs" kitchen of the Judge and Gibbet. That was a BAD decision. I didn't think to check out the dimensions of the upper cabinets in the kit and ended up with shelves that were so small they would hold nothing kitchen related. I stored my mess-ups in the attic of the house, as is the norm and moved on.<br />
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I am still in the beginning stages of the "downstairs" kitchen and I very badly wanted a plate rack to put over my sink. The cheapest one I could find was $25.00 on Etsy. But I did remember seeing a very cheap hutch at Michael's a while back. (I had sniffed and stuck up my nose at how ugly it was.) Today, I bought the hutch for $1.69 and purchased a 49 cent dowel. It took a few hours and I now have very messy stained hands (I was too impatient to put on my gloves), but I think it ended up looking OK.<br />
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I can still see the blue blob from the stuff I use for a temp hold, but once I fool around with the placement of the plates, I will affix them in a better manner.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13113881187327750565noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201212804583537114.post-12338597908586304302013-06-02T17:51:00.001-07:002013-06-02T17:51:30.655-07:00I have been slowly collecting some used items for my new project, the Judge and Gibbet. I could not help but play a little in the downstairs kitchen. The walls are brick and not finished, but you get the idea. I have a LOT of work to do!<br />
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Of course, if you know me, you know that this innocent looking kitchen will be a lot different when it is finished. I have a wonderful tattooed arm that I will be wrapping in muslin and hanging from the ceiling along side the ham. The proprietor of this establishment prides himself on keeping the streets of Astoria clear of riff-raff, but he does not believe in wasting a good protein.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13113881187327750565noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201212804583537114.post-76361998714974944192012-07-29T18:11:00.001-07:002012-07-29T18:18:08.507-07:00Wish me luckI have been drooling over a premade Victorian kitchen for months, but even with 40% off I could not bring myself to spend that kind of money. Instead, for under $25.00 I purchase 5 1970s House of Miniature kits and plan on building my own. Please wish me luck. <br />
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