Fun new world

I signed up for Club Little House  knowing that I would enjoy it but undersetimating how much I would enjoy it.  I have been perusing craigs list for my own doll house, checking out books at the library on things to make for your dollhouse, and making these little goodies for other people's dollhouses.  You can see the packaged goodies above.  They have been shipped and received by Amy and she will repack and ship them off to the other club members.  There are two or three groups so I figured it was o.k. to post since it won't really spoil the suprise since there are two groups.  I wanted to do a japanese/craft inspired theme.  I found the sweetest little unfinished wood cabinets at Michaels so I painted them all different colors.  Some I painted cherry blossoms on and some I lined with beautiful origami paper. 

I then took three of my Japanese craft books, scanned in the front and back covers, and shrunk them and printed them out.  Then I cut them along with tiny peices of balsa wood for the insides and stuck them all together. They turned out pretty cute, if I do say so myself.

Here they are inside a cabinet

I also found the little bowls at Michaels and I painted them and put two little (purchased) spools of thread in them.  The last bit I did was to make tissue paper mached japanese lanterns. They were hard to photograph but here is one-

I paper mached over wooden balls, put the copper wire through to hang it with and put embroidery floss for the tassel. Pretty time consuming but I had to make twelve sets of everything.  I had so much fun making these and cannot tell you how excited I am to get my box of goodies.  I can't wait to see what people came up with.  The only problem is I didn't make a set of these for myself yet.  The kids got into it too, painting their own little cabinets.  I think it is something we will all enjoy.

Comments

[Laurie]

Oh my. I've never been too interested in this type of stuff...until now!!! The "books" are fabulous. What an awesome idea!

[Stephanie]

I love those cabinets! I want one real size for me. And those books...so clever!

[Amanda]

Those are absolutely adorable! The details you've put in are amazing!

[dorie]

wow, those are so cute and tiny! I love the little craft books.

[Sasha]

Oh my, I dallied with the idea of doing something with those cutie little cabinets at Micheals but alas, there weren't twelve of any one type and you've done an amazing, just amazing job of making them each so unique and special. I could never have done those justice like you have.

[Art Tea Life]

oh mY GOSH !!! some lucky people are getting your wonderful creations. What CUTE CUTE Cupboards ! I love them ! the little lantern in that picture is perfection too. Clever clever - mini magazines we love. The whole Japanese theme. YOU ARE SO GOOD !!!

Wahhh...I wanna be in Club Little House !
Of course I have no idea how I would be able to make things...but I want to GET things ! laughign. Doesn't work like that , does it ?? oh well !!!

Enjoy seeing it all tho.
Love, S.

[Heather]

OMG.... These are AWESOME!!! You chose such gorgeous colors! I LOVE them!!!!

[KellyS]

Yet another person saying "Oh my!" The creativity and attention to detail here just blow me away. They're all so very beautiful.

[claire]

These are fabulous!

[Jan]

These are just luscious! I imagine that the recipients will be awestruck when they open their packages.
Can't believe you didn't make one for yourself!

[Lemon Tree Tales]

Those are adorable little cabinets! I really like the photo of them lined up. Great stuff!

--Tami

[Maija Lepore]

Mo! These are just darling!!! I did something similar, but not nearly as pretty as yours!! Just wonderful!

[stephanie]

I'm here from Sandy's and OMG!!! Love these!!

Seriously just the best....I have my old doll house that is sadly in need of repairs, this really gets me thinking.

[ingridviola]

they are so cute!

[molly]

that is such a great idea! those mini craft books are amazing. how fun!

[marie]

Great idea! So nice:)