The sun came out this morning! Only for a few moments, but it was heavenly while it lasted. This redbud, 'forest pansy' is still putting on a show. It's been raining on and off for over a week now, and although I don't mind the Oregon rain, I am disappointed with the timing, as it brings down all the lovely autumn tree color with it. Fall is short enough as it is. A few more dry golden days would be awesome.
As a consolation, we do have some colorful gingerbread cookies though. And that's something right?
There's sure been a lot going on here baking, crafting and sewing-wise. I've been helping Grace get ready for the next doll show (coming up November 10th), and have been busy building a display for her dollhouse bakery goods.
Here she was at her very first doll show earlier this month. Participating was sort of a last minute decision and this display was cobbled together with boxes. It did the job, but wasn't as sturdy as she would've liked. Since the items are so very tiny, she also needed something BIG to display them to their full advantage. We brain-stormed a bit and came up with a design similar to this.
So, starting last week, without a moment to waste, I got out the glue and got going.
Here's what I've managed to build so far. Please, don't look too close! I had no blueprint or pattern to follow, just sort of made it up as I went along.
This display, made entirely from core-board, can be used for a variety of things. It's light-weight and portable and comes apart in two pieces; and it's super easy to take down and set up. I put "hair-net" Barbie up there to show the scale, but I think Grace is planning a Christmas setting with smaller dolls (1:12 scale) around a table or something like this. How adorable is that?
This display piece will do for now. At this point, I think the upper level is ready for some cute decorating. Oh, this should be fun!