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Thursday, June 29, 2017

Teapots and cakes.

This is a Niagara minis project. The teapots are from air dry clay, as well as the cakes. Some of the frosting is dimensional paint. The cake rack was made from bits and pieces of wood, shelves slightly slanted for display.
The roof is a glass insert from a picture without the frame. It lights the room effectively, adding shadows and light.



For more info, go to Niagara Minis Tea Room

Thursday, June 22, 2017

West Coast BC Big House

Edith Newman from Sooke British Columbia, has completed an astonishingly detailed replica of a big house.
This is the front of the house, with the dugout canoe and nets. The lady is splitting salmon to dry on the drying rack near the front door. The children are carrying fish from the canoe to the bentwood box.The girl with the basket on her back has just come back from digging clams. Can you see the Hudson's Bay blankets through the front door?
The totem has an eagle atop a copper which is shield shaped and is a sign of great wealth. 
The design on the front of the house is of the killer whale. 
The design on the dugout canoe is of the sisiutl or double-headed sea serpent. It is a protector. 

The mats on the ground are old worn mats that are dampened and put over the canoe to keep it from drying and cracking when it is out of the water.
The drying rack on the roof, where small fish are dried.
The elder is teaching the youngster how to spear a fish.
Interior view from roof
Man climbing ladder and view of various storage baskets.
View from the front.
Man is filling bullkelp with fish oil to store for the winter

Salmon being cooked on the fire, an elder weaving a mat and the kids are singing and drumming.
Smoke is rising from the fire.

This gives an idea of the size of this unique project.

Edith is a member of Small Endeavours, Miniature group in Victoria B. C.

Simple chandelier

Making things from a stash. I bought a bag containing some large sequins.
 Already had a 3 prong fish hook and wire, along with necklace chain.
Put them all together, make some air dry candles and voilĂ !

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Emily Carr's Campsite

In celebration of Canada 150,  Lynne Landygo from Chemainus, B.C., shares her project featuring Emily Carr, an artist and author from British Columbia, closely associated with the famous Group of Seven.
Lynne has recreated the camping setup, and included the intrepid pioneer herself!



Lynne is a member of the Small Endeavors Miniature Group in Victoria, B.C.