Creativity Update

Creativity Update

Still practicing with the Cricut… cards are getting more complex!

You guessed it: with the fantastic weather lately my time in the studio is falling short. Whenever possible I try to head outside to explore new hikes, lead my weekly walking group and give my camera a little workout.

I had the best intentions to share my miniature creations within a week of posting last… but it has taken a little longer to gather my thoughts. I was also trying to complete another couple Art Deco inspired furniture pieces…

The miniature challenge journey began with the invitation to create a hobby horse in 1:12 scale.

Challenge number two involved the creation of a chaise lounge which was a lot of fun. I decided to add a comfy chair as well. The idea to create a library room was born.

Instead of an ordinary desk I researched Victorian lap desk and came up with the above fully stocked desk, ready for journaling and letter writing. This was challenge number three.

The lap desk needed a table to sit on when not in use… something Art Deco was challenge number four.

The grandfather clock challenge came next… this one started out with a watch face, a tongue depressor, discarded acetate packaging and water colour stock… it is also in 1:12 scale. No, it’s not functional. And the only thing I had to buy were the hinges.

Keeping the library theme in mind I just finished varnishing the bookshelf and plant stand. I plan to create the miniature books to fill the shelves.

Here is the space these pieces will occupy. I created the floor from popsicle sticks stained with acrylic ink. I am pondering a rug… the space itself is a terrarium I moved from Calgary to SK and now to NS. No plants have ever successfully survived, it’s time to repurpose its function.