http://dollshouseheaven.co.uk/news Exquisite miniature flowers, food and knitting Sat, 03 Jul 2010 13:02:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Very sadly, I must announce that my sister, Sarah Price, died on Thursday 17th June 2010  She originally collapsed with anemia while visiting the March 2010 Miniatura show, and tragically this was later found to be due to wide-spread cancer.  However throughout this period, she showed incredible courage, determination and love ... http://dollshouseheaven.co.uk/news/?p=117   I never thought I'd even be attempting 1/24th (1/2") scale flowers, but here they are; sunflowers which are approximately 2.5 cm (1") high from the flower to the last leaf on the stem.   They have been made as part of a commission, which was phrased along the lines of "loose ... http://dollshouseheaven.co.uk/news/?p=113   Here is something different - not a 1/12th (1") scale dollshouse, but an N Gauge model railway cottage and garden.   For those of you who have not been initiated into the delights of model railways, N gauge is 2 mm to the foot, or 1:160th, ie compared to 1/12th scale, absolutely ... http://dollshouseheaven.co.uk/news/?p=108 Please be aware of the following last posting dates for Christmas: UK Inland First Class - 21st December 2009 International Airmail - 4th December 2009 In addition, there will be no collections or deliveries from 25th -28th December inclusive. http://dollshouseheaven.co.uk/news/?p=106 I have now created a new section for my "Christmas Selection" miniatures which I will continue to add to. To show you all things are not always straightforward, I should like to share some of the mini-disasters that have happened to me in the process of crafting these items (and some ... http://dollshouseheaven.co.uk/news/?p=100 [gallery] Wedding Cake You can make your wedding cake as simple or as complicated as you like. Whatever your choice of design and decoration, you may find the following tips of help when using polymer clay for your cake. 1. Put the cat out. Polymer clay attracts dust ... http://dollshouseheaven.co.uk/news/?p=87 [gallery] Yes - you are reading and seeing correctly! I have a made a miniature wreath for a miniature church! This was a commission from my sister for her miniature church, named St Hilary's, after our late mother. Over the years, this church has been the scene of a ... http://dollshouseheaven.co.uk/news/?p=82 [gallery]Other than the 'sale item, half price' sign, the dark stoney trough said 'buy me'.   I hadn't a clue what for until a recent walk in a park, and there was the answer suddenly at my feet.  The vibrant lights of spring flowers were bursting through the dead leaves of ... http://dollshouseheaven.co.uk/news/?p=66 This fair was an outstanding success for the Exeter Dollhouse Club in aid of Force Cancer Charity.  Many people who attended enjoyed a wonderful display of dolls housese, room boxes, and a multitude of items for sale.      A fantastic £4,700 was raised on this day which the club are passing on ... http://dollshouseheaven.co.uk/news/?p=61 I will be attending a dollshouse fair on 10th May 2009 at Uplowman Village Hall, Devon. This dollshouse fair and exhibition is being held by the Exeter dollshouse Club in aid for the Force Cancer Charity.   Along with 12 exhibitors (including myself) offering a variety of items for sale, there will ... http://dollshouseheaven.co.uk/news/?p=57