Miniature Button Plates Turotial

 Hello Mini Friends!  This is a short and sweet and EASY plate tutorial.  It's so simple!  Just pic what size plate you want and find the right size button.  Make sure it has a lip or raised rim.  Put some glue on it and press your fabric to the button and let it dry.  Once dry, cut the excess fabric.  I also added a top coat of Mod Podge dimensional magic for shine.  You could also use Mod Podge gloss or clear fingernail polish.  

The little plate stands I made from jewelry wire and just eye balled the size I needed.  

The possibilities are endless!  You could make a whole set!

Thank you for stopping by!  Feel free to share on Pinterest!  

XOXO ~Laurie

Miniature Wood Stove Tutorial

 Hello All!  In working on my Fairy House pumpkin, I decided that the little house needed a heat source.  So, I made her a "cast iron" wood stove from simple materials that I had on hand.  

I used card stock (layered and glued together), jewelry pieces, buttons and lace, along with a set of wooden feet.  I also decided to add a glittering fire complete with a flicker light.  I ran the wires through a tiny hole to the outside of the pumpkin.  

I simply used my low temp glue gun to make something that resembles a fire to fit inside the stove.  I ran the little flicker light up through a hole in the bottom then painted and glittered the top.

Since I ran the wires through to the outside of the pumpkin, I am thinking she needs a base and woodland decorations on the outside to hide the wires, battery and switch.  So, I'll be working on that next!  Stay tuned!  

A Fairy Pumpkin House

 Hello again mini friends!  Several years ago, I began working on this precious little pumpkin, or Fun-Kin.  It is smaller than the other pumpkin dioramas that I have previously done, rounding off at about an 8 1/2 inches.  I cut the opening and windows, made the floor, wallpapered and even made a faux stained glass hanging light complete with hidden wires.  But that's where I stopped.  I lost my inspiration on the little pumpkin and put it down.  

Recently, having been stuck on making mushroom ornaments, I decided to get the little pumpkin back out and work on her.  I decided to make her into a woodsy fairy house.  And that's really all the inspiration I needed to get to work.  

I got out my tin foil, pins, glue and air-dry clay and gave her some vines on the outside and inside and made a couple of shelves.  Next, I will be working on her base and outside woodland decor.  She's also going to need some heat and somewhere to sit.  I have a list of ideas for her!

I made the shelves from cardboard and added tin foil and clay on the edge to give them the wood look. 

She's looking better!  I can't wait to take you along with me on her journey!  

I've got some good ideas!  

Thanks for being here!  XoXo Laurie