Mini Mucha Menus...

 Today I completed a Mucha Menu card for a customer who always request unique orders from me. The customer sent me her menu items, I needed to make it fit in a very small space. After playing around for a bit, I was able to make it work. This was so much fun to make. 

The card will be used on a buffet type table that is small. I wasn't sure of the exact size, so I make 3 different sizes in a light version and a dark version. Here's a peek:

Mucha Menu Card in 1:12th Scale

 

Dining Chairs for the Farm Tables...

Took a little break today from making sofas to play around with dining chairs. Here are my 2 testers. I like them both, but think the armless one is perfect for the farm tables I've been working on. Now I have to add paint and maybe a seat cushion. Stay tuned.

1:12th Scale Miniature Dollhouse Dining Chairs
by Anita Smiley for fabulouslyflawedminiatures

Dining Chair Testers 

Dining Room Arm Chair

A New Look...

Looking to update your mini home. Take a look at the wonderful 1:12th scale sofa and wing chair that I just completed. They look lovely together, or pair with a piece you already own.
Find them in my Etsy Shop today.

1:12th Scale sofa and wing chair

2 New Wings for Today...

Just finished two wing chairs. The first is a 100% Beautiful Camel Suede and the other a Pretty Pink with  Stripes.
Find them both in my Etsy Shop: fabulouslyflawedmini

Farm Table and Hutch...

Finally finished one complete table. Also made a small little hutch that goes nicely with the table.
1 down, 6 more to go! Decided I have to make seating for all the tables, so I have lots of work to do. Will upload as I get them completed.

Find these items in my Etsy Shop

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.

The "House of Miniature Project"...

School has started, now I can get back to mini work! I recently have had the desire to work on kits. My favorite are the House of Miniature kits. They are easy to work with, good quality and easy to "edit".
I have accumulated so many kits (it's something about ebay bidding), so I thought, "I better start putting these things together".

I'm starting with the Chippendale Wing Chair, it's such a great kit. So far I have put together 10 chairs in different fabrics including suede, chambray, linen and cotton. I usually edit the kits by adding more pipping and extra padding. I also cover them slightly different than the given instructions.

I'm calling this group of work, "The House of Miniature Project". My plan is to work on chairs, then sofas and the settees. Once I have completed the "soft" furniture, I will began to work on the wood items. I'm super excited to get to the wood work. I'm hoping to do a lot of editing with aging, rusting, and painting with Annie Sloan Chalk paints. I also want to try adding transfers and mosaics. Finger's X'd!

Here's a peek at a few of the chairs, still have to go back and finish out the details and wood base, but wanted to share. Hoping to have lots of items ready for Christmas.

Miniature Dollhouse Wing Chair by Anita Smiley
Natural Linen
"The House of Miniature Project"

Miniature Dollhouse Wing Chair by Anita Smiley
Beautiful Pink Stripe
"The House of Miniature Project"

Miniature Dollhouse Wing Chair by Anita Smiley
Vintage Red and Ecru Stripe
"The House of Miniature Project"

Miniature Dollhouse Wing Chair by Anita Smiley
Chambry Fabric
"The House of Miniature Project"

Miniature Dollhouse Wing Chair by Anita Smiley
Pink and Ecru Flowers
"The House of Miniature Project"