Minis On The Edge Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Well, I have been quiet today because I have actually been playing . Sometimes, I forget about all of these ideas I have running in my head because I have so many other projects to finish. Today, I decided to do something FUN. I had bought about 4 Shadow Boxes in different sizes (Starting about a year ago). Today I decided to make a Miniature scene inside of one. I took a leftover Glencroft door (It was an inside door) and a little bit of imagination and came up with this: CLICK HERE I really had some fun. I think the next time I will light it by having a coach light and a inside light (Different scene) What fun things have you all been up too? Oh, I guess I will catch up on some reading and find out :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Tracy, I was just in the Gallery and saw your shadow box! It's wonderful! I just love it! I'm glad you were able to take some time for yourself and have some fun! Good for you!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaimieMarvon Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 WOW. very nice. Looks like a very inviting house would be behind that door! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 Thank You Teresa & Jamie!! It was super fun. My husband left this morning looking at me weird cause I was excited about this "Frame" (That's what he called it :lol: ). When he came home I had already painted it and I just spent about 1 hour adding the flowers and trees. I took it in the bedroom to show him and he said " Now how did you finished that so fast"? He thought it looked pretty cool because it's not too big. It's only 10" high x 8" wide and 2.5" deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Tracy, it looks bigger in the pictures! I can't believe you did that in only one day!! :lol: You are so talented and I always look forward to what surprise you have in store for us next!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 I tried to make it look bigger by adding a lot to the scene I am glad that it worked in tricking the eye :lol: It was so much fun, I almost want to do another one. Oh I went shopping while I waited for the clay to dry and when I came back it still was damp so I took out my hairdryer to dry it so I could finish it. I got too much running around to do tomorrow so I wanted it finished today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Tracy, it's beautiful and imaginative and just wonderful! You're *such* a creative and talented lady. I love the composition of the scene too. It stimulates the imagination and it's got that nostalgic charm to it. Simply wonderful! Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlaine Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Tracy, I agree with everyone. You do such beautiful work. The scene just gives such an inviting feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlene Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Tracy that's just darling!!! Very nice, warm and inviting. And you're doing a couple more, too? What a nice wall grouping that would make. Can't wait to see the next one in the series I kinda giggled when I read that you want to add in a coach lamp on the next one -- my last real house had coach lamps on the front porch and each spring I had tiny sparrow's nests on top of them. Of course they laid eggs as soon as the nest was complete so we couldn't remove them Whenever I add that type of lamp on a mini house, it doesn't look complete --- I always think the lamp needs a nest :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhatter Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 What a wonderful idea. Hum ive got a room box or two lying around. Hey what am i thinking i dont need to start any more projects. LOL Jenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 Thanks so much for your kind words everyone!! Charlene, did you take pictures of your birds nest with baby eggs? You gotta add it to the gallery!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan555 Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 That is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for sharing the photo. It truly looks like something I would see for sale at a gallery in the French Quarter for tons of money. I'm so impressed with all of your work. It was actually your gallery photos that "sealed the deal" for me to get into this hobby, by the way. Your work is inspiring to say the VERY least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 Thank You Susan! That's so sweet!! I am glad I was able to assisit in getting you to cross over to "The Mini Side" :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 cross over to "The Mini Side" :lol: Hee, hee! That's funny . . . and put very eloquently!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydroped Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Tracy, I've never been big on shadow boxes - I guess I must lack imagination because this one is Awesome! From now on I think I'll be looking at shadow boxes in a different way. What a gorgeous scene!!! I love it! -David :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maresiedotes Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Tracy, your doorway makes me want to see what's on the other side!! What great work you did on this little jewel...absolutely stunning! Pleeeeeze write a story to go with it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skittiescat Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Your shadowbox is really beautiful! I'm always impressed with your creativity, and this is no exception. You did a great job fooling the eye because I thought it was much bigger too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josi Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Once again Tracy, you have made magic with paperclay. I love the scene, almost transports me to medival Germany or England. Very creative, you have such talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 what a great idea! of course you always have wonderful ideas and the means to make them jump out at us and say boo! I love it! it looks wonderful! could we have a tutorial or kit for this? I would love one for a wreatrh for the Holidays! nutti :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 I want to create a kit for our medieval swap items and this was my quick test to see how I can do something (to see if it could be done and explained really ) and I think we could do it. I want to do a "cottage" door and a "Manor" door scene kit too. I will have to see though about dates because it's raining here and the roofer can't do anything to our house which has put us one week behind already for our move! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 uuuuggggg for you! I am very excited to hear you are thinking kits and such for this idea! it really is a great idea! if mine turned out half as nice I would be very pleased! nutti :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggi Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Oh Tracy, my first thought was this has got to lead to a beautiful flower garden. A little "hide away" from the hectic life. I love it. I agree with everyone on what a multi-talented lady you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Ditto for me! Peggy's comment made me think of Alice - and the little door that led to the garden! I want to see the rest of your doors - please find time to make them! :lol: (I bow to your talent.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaimieMarvon Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Tracy you've given me a wonderful idea for a Christmas present for my sister in law. We aren't that close, but I never noticed that she was "into" faries until recently. My Brother is more crafty than she, and began askig me about my dollhouse. He recently made his wife a little fairy house for outside. I could do something similar to what you have done, maybe even in a bigger size shaddow box and make it more like those fairy doors in Ann Arbour. Mich. where the door can be opened and you can see inside! And itf it comes out too good I can't give it to her! LOL :lol: Thanks for the inspiration Tracy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 Hey that's what this hobby is all about! inspiring each other. Actually, this one is for my Mother In Law :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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