Loft Update and Geraniums in Window Boxes Tutorial

 Welcome Back Mini Friends!!!  Ever had a project that just sits and waits for you while life is chaotic?  2025 has been a tough year on the farm but one thing I can count on is that my miniature project in the craft room is patiently waiting for my next move.   There is such a comfort in that.  

The Loft above my Apothecary is coming together.  At least the patio is, and today I am sharing my progress and some "flowers" and flower boxes for the patio railing that I made.  For the planter boxes I used packaging from my dog's heartworm medication and added some hot glue details and then painted them.

For the geraniums I used beet seeds, mounted them on green floral wire and then painted them.  I glued floral foam into the planters and painted it brown.  Then I just stuck the flower picks into there with E6000 glue.  For the geranium leaves I used a flower-shaped punch.  

Towards the end of the post you will see that I added ivy climbing the half wall.  I also have started on the flooring in The Loft.  

My big question for you is... What do you think the inside decor should be?  I am thinking it should be an Artist's Loft, with paintings and paints.  What do you think??

Thank you for visiting!  Stay tuned for more Loft updates.  Maybe I'll get it finished by the end of the year!  LOL.  I'm working on lighting, flooring, walls, and eventually a ceiling and rooftop.

What do you think on decor for this space?  

XOXO! Laurie

Miniature Potion Jars - Glitter Edition

 Welcome back my mini friends!  My Apothecary needed more potion jars... and also more sparkle!  I love to have eye-catching items in my minis and glitter is the perfect supply to use.  I went to Etsy to link the seller that I used to buy my ultra-fine glitter from but she's no longer selling.  She had the best colors.  

These little jars are so fun to make.  They don't require a ton of ingredients but do require a little bit of patience as the opening to the bottles is so small it takes a day or two for the glue to dry inside the bottle.  You don't want to put the lid on without them being dry inside.  These actually took three days.  But that's ok because I've other things to do.    

I purchased the tiny glass jars from Amazon.  A couple of them I already had.  I wound up buying some that were rounded on the bottom and wouldn't stand up.  I glued a jewelry ring finding to the bottom and wha-la!  Easy fix.  

I used two drops of school glue and one drop of water in each jar.  I mixed it together with a toothpick, put my finger over the opening and gave them a good shake to coat the inside of the jar.  Sometimes you have to roll it around a bit to cover the entire inside.

Next, I carefully pour in very fine glitter.  Be prepared to get some sparkle everywhere! :)

I found some apothecary jar labels online.  It doesn't matter to me exactly what they say.  When they are in the display you can't read them anyway.

After that just use what you have to embellish the jars.  I painted the corks, glued sparkly string and used tiny rhinestones to give each bottle it's own flare.

These are the "shop made" specialty potions.  Slightly tacky but very powerful!

Have a wonderful day!  Thanks so stopping by!  

XOXO ~Laurie

Miniature Wisteria Vines

 Hi Mini Friends!  I will admit that I am not skilled in miniature plant making.  Never have been.  But I felt like I wanted a Wisteria vine on the outside of my Apothecary.  I found a floral pick in my stash that I think was bought around Christmas time.  I snipped off some of the bunches and painted them in shades of purple.  I also used a leaf punch for leaves.  I only have one leaf punch and realize that the leaves are far different in shape than real Wisteria but it works for me.  I appreciate imperfection!  I also added a couple of twigs I found outside and some moss.  I really like the way it turned out.

Thanks for visiting!  Have a great day!

XOXO ~Laurie