A Treat for Wednesday...

Sharing this little treat with you tonight because I have to take tomorrow off.  Taking care of some "real" home stuff.
There are more sofas coming, eight to be exact. I also have another chair and something really special to go with this wonderful tray. Stay tuned and have a happy Wednesday.
Back again on Thursday.

Miniature Dollhouse Wood Tray with Glass and Vintage Photos
(that's my mom when she was a little girl, I just love that photo)

Light Natural Linen...

Don't miss out on this beautiful dollhouse sofa. Made . with 100% linen fabric in a light natural color. It is really pretty. The chevron toss pillow is included.
Just added to my shop, fabulouslyflawedmini.

Miniature Dollhouse Sofa in Light Natural Linen

Making Good Changes...

I have a bunch of sofas that I have "re-edited" to give a fresh new look. Here is one of many that I will be listing in my shop soon.
This one is made with a beautiful rustic linen. I tufted the back rest, added some nice simple trim and finished it out with dark updated legs and dark nail heads. It's pretty!

Miniature Dollhouse Rustic Linen Sofa with a Modern twist
by Anita Smiley for fabulouslyflawedminiatures

1:12th Scale Dollhouse Modern Sofa

Pretty Dollhouse Linen Sofa

Tufting and Nail heads! Miniature Dollhouse Rustic Linen Sofa

Natural Linen Sofa...

Finally finished the Natural Linen Upholstered Sofa after receiving and staining the feet I had made. I am so obsessed with this style, that I am working on several in different fabrics and color.  They are labor intensive to make, but well worth the effort. The hardest will be the pure white that I plan on making if I can keep the white, white!

I have tons of new items that I have not listed, and even more that I have started and not completed. I intend to go back and finish the half built items so that I can get them listed as well...trying to stay focused!!!!

The "new" goal (goals change often:O) is to keep creating for the summer and start listing items at the end of the summer.

Here's the first completed upholstered sofa.

100% Nature Linen Miniature Dollhouse Sofa
by Anita Smiley for fabulouslyflawedminiatures

Miniature Dollhouse Linen Sofa

Dollhouse Sofa in Natural Linen by Anita Smiley
for fabuloulsyflawedminiatures

Back to Mini Work...

House of Miniature Kits ready for painting

Hello Everyone, I am just finishing up the "real" house refresh. I still have a few more doors to paint, but decided they can wait until next year. So I am easing back into miniature work. Although I haven't created new minis in the last 3 months, I have spent lots of time admiring the beautiful work of so many miniature artist and crafters on Instagram. The work is so amazing! I am always inspired by the creativity out there.

As many of you know, I have a wonderful mother who loves to surprise me with little handmade gifts for the shop. While I was working on the "real" house, she offered to try to put together  some of the (many) House of Miniature kits I had sitting in my work closet. I honestly did not think she would enjoyed putting the kits together…boy was I wrong, she finished every kit! She absolutely enjoyed the process and asked that I order more. Needless to say, I have a bunch of painting to do.

So I am easing back into the mini world with these kits painted with fun Annie Sloan colors. I also have a bunch of Milk Paint that I ordered a while ago. I'm going to play around with different effects and techniques. I'm thinking I might alter the kits a little to give them an updated look.

I've been running sales in my shop for the last few months to clear out some of the older items. I have tons of new minis to photograph and upload. If you get a chance, please stop by.

Back to Mannequins...

Sometimes I start projects and get a little frustrated when I run into difficulties. Well, late last year I started working on covering mannequins with muslin. The goal was to cover, age, then add a stencil number on the fabric. I just love that look…but I ran into some problems getting the fabric to lay nicely on the curves of the figure. I thought about it for a long time and now I think I know how I can resolve the problem. So, next week, "I'm working' on mannequins!

Here's a look at where I stopped last year:

Working on Muslin Covered Mannequins

…my inspiration. LOVE!!

Not so bad, right?

Gotta get this together???

Lots of New Items Listed...

I've been spending time working a multiple projects; custom orders, clocks, cork boards, vintage signs, the travel trailer and uploading new items to the shop. I have tons of new duvets sets coming too.
If you get a chance, please stop by.

fabulouslyflawedmini Etsy shop:

French Vintage Signs 

Dollhouse Miniature Handmade Hat and Scarf Sets in lots of colors

Dollhouse MiniatureVintage Inspired Wall Clocks

Miniature Hand Knitted Sofa Throws in lots of wonderful colors!

Tick Tock it's Time for Clocks...

I've been thinking of this idea for a long time and finally decided to give it a try. Little vintage inspired clocks for your mini home (and mine too)! 

I cut out a bunch (spent all day cutting) because I want to make them in all the Annie Sloan colors I have. If they turn out the way I image in my head, should be pretty nice. 

I will keep you posted.

BTW, kinda in between "real" house stuff and miniature stuff (that balance is difficult). Finally can pick up  the Travel Trailer again. Getting the top together, should have progress photos next week.

Vintage Inspired Miniature Dollhouse Clocks coming soon!

 

New Vintage Style Posters….

After spending so much time working on the fabulouslyflawedminiatures craft room, today I felt a great urge to make something in mini. So I decided to play around with vintage tin signs. These are super cute images of Marlo Thomas from the "That Girl" series I grew up on, a "It's a Wonderful Life" poster and a few Barbie and Skipper images.

I have a few in tin and I'm working on a few with a wood background. Will have them listed in the shop at the end of the week. 

Vintage inspired signs on rusted tin background

Mini Flower Bouquet...

I've been playing around with mini flowers. Today I came up with a few ideas to display the flowers and thought, "wow, maybe I can sell these???".

So now I'm working on a (small, very small) collection of miniature flower bouquets and vases in different colors and vase style. I just love them.

Miniature Dollhouse Bouquet
by Anita Smiley for fabulouslyflawedminaitures

Miniature Dollhouse Bouquet
by Anita Smiley for fabulouslyflawedminaitures

Spring is in the Air...

Spring is in the air, but it's still a little toasty. While working on colorful flowers, I decided to add a bunch of colorful hand knitted hats and scarves. Will shorten the fringe, but they are adorable. New items coming to the shop in April (including the hat and scarves).

Tiny miniature hand knitted hat and scarves.
Coming to fabulouslyflawedminiature's Etsy in April

Working on colorful hydrangea for the Travel Trailer Flower Box

A Tiny Pair of Sneakers...

Just playing around with sneakers…they are so tiny :0. Should have curved them more around the ankle, but I can live with it.

Playing around with sneakers. These will work perfectly for the Travel Trailer.

Miniature dollhouse accessories by Anita Smiley
for fabulouslyflawedminiatures

New Builds...

I think I may be done building the freestanding furniture for the Travel Trailer. Today I worked on a table that will go in front of the settee, a vintage style coat rack, and a peg shelf for over the iron bed. I more work to do getting the table stained and rusted, rusting the coat rack and rusting the pegs. There are a few more accessories I would like to make as well: an umbrella, a tutu sculpture, sheets and pillow cases for the bed…so much to do, but loving it.

I also wanted to share with you a few adorable books I found at Hobby Lobby. They may be slightly larger than they should be, but they will go on the built in shelf, so hopefully they will be okay.

Round Small Table with Rust Iron Base (still working on the rust), Vintage style coat rack
and Over Bed Peg Rack by Anita Smiley for fabulouslyflawedminiatures.

Wonderful finds at Hobby Lobby, coverall books.

In Progress: Travel Trailer...

I'm loving this project. Moving along on the Travel Trailer. I made a few edits to the shape. Still trying to figure out how I am going to work the top. I don't like the trim that goes along the top of the wall. I know it serves a purpose, but I am going to figure out a way to not include it…I need that wall space!
This trailer will have beautiful Annie Sloan Pure White wainscoting and trim. Today I am doing a dry fit and some cutting.

Last night I came up with an idea to make a wire shelf unit, of course, I spent the entire evening getting it made. I still have to apply the rusting technique, but it's going to hold lots of accessories!

Enjoy your weekend :)

Here's a peek:

Items for the Miniature Travel Trailer. It gives you an idea of the direction I'm going in,
French Flea Market Eclectic.

Wainscoting and trim will be painted in Annie Sloan Pure White.

Dry fitting the wainscoting and door trim.

New Shelf Blanket Colors...

New Faux Shelf Blanket Colors

I have uploaded new shelf blanket covers. These are great for adding interest to your shelves and bedroom cabinets. They are made to create the illusion of blankets without the bulk. I have some that have a beautiful multi color, as well as plain color stacks. Sold in stacks of 3.
Find them in my Etsy shop.

New Faux Shelf Blanket Colors
by
fabulouslyflawedminiatures

New Faux Shelf Blanket Colors
by
fabulouslyflawedminiatures

New Faux Shelf Blanket Colors
by
fabulouslyflawedminiatures

Blankets on a 1 inch deep shelf, they fit perfectly and no bulk

The faux blanchets work well on shelves that are 1 1/2 deep too!

Beautiful Chair Event...

Join me at my Etsy shop as I launch my 1:12 Scale Miniature Dollhouse One of a Kind Upholstered Chairs.

Event Date: August 1, 2016
Location: Etsy Shop: fabulouslyflawedmini

August 1, 2016 launching of fabulouslyflawedminiatures
1:12 Scale Upholstered Dollhouse Chairs

Dainty and Delightful...

A slight change to the pattern and you get a brand new look. This one has a square arm and a wrap around skirt with piping. As with all the chairs, it has nice cushion, wood feet, and a cute little pink pillow.
The fabric is a beautiful green with pink dots outlined in white.

Coming to fabulouslyflawedminiatures Etsy.

Miniature Dollhouse Upholstered Chair
by
fabulouslyflawedminiatres

Miniature Dollhouse Upholstered Chair
by
fabulouslyflawedminiatres

Miniature Dollhouse Upholstered Chair
by
fabulouslyflawedminiatres

If I Can Make a Chair, I Should Be Able to Make a Sofa...

I have been obsessing on upholstered chairs these last few weeks. While hanging out in Los Angeles, I purchased lots wonderful fabrics. Seeing the fabrics come to life is so addictive.

While working on a few chairs, it dawned on me, if I can make a chair, I should be able to make a sofa, a much needed sofa for staging!... (a slight deviation from my "chair" goal)

I put together a pattern for the sofa. It's the same look as the chairs, just longer. I wanted a larger, shabby-ish looking sofa. I went to the Restoration Hardware website to get an idea of the size. I compromised between and 72" (6 inches) and 84"(7 inches), and made the pattern 6 1/2 inches. While shopping for fabric, I stumbled upon a wonderful fabric that had a great texture. At the time, I didn't know what I would use if for, but I didn't want to pass it up. I decided to try it on the sofa. I love it! It is exactly what I need for staging some of the new items I have coming to the shop.
I'm loving the photos ;).

Now back to chairs…

Shabby Chic Miniature Dollhouse Sofa
by Anita Smiley for fabulouslyflawedminiatures

Handmade miniature dollhouse sofa
by Anita Smiley for fabulouslyflawedminiatutres

Miniature Dollhouse Sofa, 1 1/2 inch throw pillow, 1 1/4 inch throw pillow
and Straw Hat by Anita Smiley for fabulouslyflawedminiatures

Miniature Dollhouse Shabby Chic Sofa
by
Anita Smiley for fabulouslyflawedminiatures

Miniature Dollhous  Sofa Throw coming soon to fabulouslyflawedminiatures

Choose Your Style...

Finished out the first group of placemats and napkins today. They all are a set of 4, with a few coming in sets of 2 or 4.  I will be adding this group the the shop tomorrow afternoon. I'm a little obsessed with these right now, so I will be creating a few more sets in brighter colors.
They really are adorable. :)

Miniature Dollhouse Placemat and Napkins
by
fabulouslyflawedminiatures

Placemats are lined to give a finished look
and to add a little weight

New Spring Colored Miniature Faux Blanket...

New Colors Added: Miniature Dollhouse Faux Blanket

Looking for blankets to fill your mini shelves, but find they are too bulky? I have Miniature Dollhouse Faux Shelf and Stackable Hand knitted blankets in wonderful color. They work on shelves as small as 1 inch deep. They are sold in stacks of 3. Just added new spring colors!

Find them in my Etsy Shop!

Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FabulouslyFlawedMini

New Miniature Dollhouse Shabby Chic Spring Faux Shelf Blankets

New Miniature Dollhouse Shabby Chic Spring Faux Shelf Blankets

Fit a 1 inch deep mini shelf perfectly
Can also be used with shelfs up to 2 inches deep