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| Prize #1 is a set of 2 medieval books ~ |
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| Prize #2 is an antiqued stack of papers, a scroll and a set of rolled maps tied with a key ~ I will be drawing 2 names tomorrow ~ first name drawn will get to choose which prize they want and the remaining prize will go to the second drawn ~ Also included will be some candles with each prize ~ Stay tuned tomorrow for the winners, if you haven't entered you may do so here. You have to be a follower of this blog in order to enter. Hugs, Victoria |
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| Not being able to do much the last 3 weeks got me thinking about my first dollhouse, I remembered seeing a picture of it but didn't know if I had the picture, I did :) This is 1959 on my fourth birthday. I remember the metal house full of plastic furniture, it was mostly blue and cream colored. I don't think I had any dolls that fit in the house. I do wish I had pictures of the inside but can't find any. |
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| When looking for pictures I also found this one, I think this is Christmas 1958 at my Grandmother's house. I had to laugh when I saw this....the unicorn that started it all :) That's all for today. Don't forget to enter my giveaway on this 300 Follower Giveaway post. I will be back tomorrow or maybe tonight with a picture of the books and other goodies that will be drawn for in the giveaway. Hugs, Victoria |
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| Yesterday morning my mail carrier called and told me she had a package for me to sign for and could I meet her at the gate. It was a package from Ewa in Poland! ( Happy Dance) I was the winner of Ewa's blog giveaway at The Sunny Hours :) I just love stamps from far off countries ;) |
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| In side the package were two boxes. This beautiful drying rack was in the first, excuse my poor pictures. On this amazing drying rack hangs a pair of socks and delicate undies :) The craftsmanship of this rack is amazing! I can't wait to put this in one of my houses. |
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| The second box was a treasure in itself.....inside were many beautiful gifts :) |
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| Beautiful purses made by Ewa, one for each of my witches :) |
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| Next was this gorgeous stone treasure, inside held a secret...... |
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| Inside was a tiny silver basket, it will have to hold something very precious....maybe a dragon's egg :) |
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| I love the little cage with the flowers! I can't wait to put some tiny dragons in it or maybe an exotic plant. Thank you so much Ewa for drawing my name in your giveaway. I will treasure my beautiful prizes :) Hugs, Victoria |
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| I'm back again :) Can you tell I am trying to stay busy while my wrist heals? I had just finished baking these cauldrons the night before my little accident. I have finally managed to get them filled and photographed. You will notice one even has a grumpy face...a big breakthrough LOL... Now for a little teaser. |
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| There is a knock on the door at Vulture's Roost.... is his shirt torn ? What could this beast want? |
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| Ugh.... this guy looks mad. Is he here to have a word with Nigel, looks to be the same species or maybe he is from Hattie's past ~ stay tuned.... |
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| Since it is spring I thought I would show off some bird houses from Vulture's Roost. This little house was made by Katie of Katie's Clay Corner on Etsy. Katie makes the cutest miniatures ~ |
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| This beauty is by Julie at Celtic JuJu on Etsy. Julie was kind enough to take some of my work to the 3 Blind Mice show in Chicago in April. Thank you Julie! Well that's it for today. I will be back soon with a tale from Vulture's Roost and a look at some things I am working on. Don't forget to sigh up for my giveaway Dark Squirrel 300 Follower Giveaway on this post ~ Victoria |
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| This is what I started with, it is a vintage thimble display. I added a back and a shelf to make it taller ~ I was able to find two of these displays so I am a happy camper :) |
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| I still have so much to make for this so I mostly stare at it and plan what to make when I can ~ |
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| I haven't got too far on this as you can see, lucky for me I had some bottles started and had made the candles ~ I have been able to glue a few things so far ~ |
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| I have decided to call this The Elegant Witch ~ It will be filled with glass potions and just a few bead bottles ~ Well that is where I stand on this project, I do have some cauldrons I made before my accident that just need to be filled so I will be working on them as I think I can do that ~ I am offering a discount code for my Etsy shop Dark Squirrel's Shop ~ the code is DSBLOG for 20% off all orders, even international. You will need to add the code at checkout in the coupon code box . The code is good until June 1 2012 ~ That is all for today ~ If you are on FaceBook you can follow my Miniature Asylum with the badge at the right. I always post new additions to my shop, news and coupon codes there. Hugs, Victoria |
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| This is called Secret Dragon. I really love this cupboard, it has sold but just wanted to share a picture ~ |
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| This beauty is called Clairvoyant's Dresser ~ Done in my favorite purples and greens, I used a lot of vintage jewels and findings on this dresser. There is even a real crystal ball on one of the shelves. The crystals and fire polished beads really catch the light, the pictures just don't do her justice ~ |
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| A drawer full of papers, scrolls and a spooky eye book ~ |
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| You can see the crystal ball under the vintage glass eye ~ Clairvoyant's Dresser is for sale in my shop Dark Squirrel Miniatures ~ Ugh you can see me in the mirror ~ |
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| This is the Snake Charmer ~ she is dressed with an assortment of potion bottles, vintage jewels, snake stampings, candles and several little surprises ~ I finished off the edges with vintage gold braid that has been tarnished ~ |
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| The toppings ~ the bottle with the snake is topped with a real crystal ball ~ Snake Charmer is for sale in my shop Dark Squirrel Miniatures ~ |
