In a very tiny scale...

There is, of course, nothing wrong with collecting Ming vases. It takes a lot of space, however, it is extremely expensive, and, the most important thing - if you move, you can't throw the collection in a bag and carry it with you. That is just ONE of the advantages with miniature collections....

These pages are all about my dolls houses, dolls cabinets, showcases and miniatures. Read about decoration and renovation, get inspiration on how to make new things out of old material and on how to make small, small things yourself... read my tips, look at the pictures, be inspired and DIY!

Working with dolls houses could be the most all-round hobby/craft in the world, because you use all kind of materials and many different methods. Wood, metal, cloth, hobby clay, real clay, plastic, concrete, paper, different yarns, leather, varnish, oils, and colours - acrylic, water, earth colours, ink and indian ink; you paint and punch, solder, polish and remove rust etc. etc. No tool is too small and no magnifying glass too big.

I find it especially enjoyable to make things from old material (maybe intended for something entirely different) and, I am, of course, not alone in this =) "Trash to treasures" is great fun! If you keep your eyes open you can find so many strange, funny and promising small things to alter into something completely different.

Minigreetings / Bibi

Miniature of the season An old table rack for knives can turn into an excellent hat stand if you stand it on end....