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!
You come up with the cutest ideas! I love the stand you made for your daughter's minis, and the cookies look delicious. Any chance we could have the recipe? Pretty please?
Posted by: Kim | October 31, 2018 at 08:43 AM
Haha...I'm discovering a new world of core-board possibilities! Having a blast making all sorts of things.
I would be happy to share the recipe for the cookies...the girls made them--I'll have to find out which recipe they used and post it with my next blog update.
Posted by: vicki haninger | October 31, 2018 at 09:13 AM
Thanks, Vicki! I'll watch for it!
Posted by: Kim | October 31, 2018 at 11:34 AM
Amazing ideas! Keep on posting.
Posted by: Micheal | November 01, 2018 at 05:48 AM
I'm looking forward to having the cookie recipe also.
I love your Autumn display your trees give you. As you know, we don't have very much seasonal changes here in Georgia. It seems like either Winter or Summer. Spring and Fall stay around for maybe a week or two each. I do miss toe full seasonal changes.
Posted by: Velma | November 03, 2018 at 05:55 AM
I have been following Grace's miniatures on Instagram. She is so very talented! She takes after her mother.
Posted by: Velma | November 03, 2018 at 05:57 AM
An inspirational post!
Posted by: Baroness Susan Greenfield | November 15, 2018 at 05:15 AM
Nice designs and very creative!
Posted by: Junaid Iqbal Memon | December 13, 2018 at 04:22 AM
Amazingly done. Keep it up!
Posted by: Jack Brabham | December 20, 2018 at 07:24 AM
Love your blog! How do you always come up with an amazing post?
Posted by: Peter Gale Godalming | December 21, 2018 at 03:04 AM
Another great post from the best in the biz!
Posted by: Richard Butler Creagh | January 02, 2019 at 05:19 AM
Awesome post as usual. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Kofi Danso | January 21, 2019 at 05:37 AM
Awesome blog post!
Posted by: Sir Jack Brabham | January 24, 2019 at 03:50 AM