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Thursday 20 June 2013

Finally!

I have been designing miniature labels for toiletry items for what seems like forever :P (more like about two months).
Now I have all my templates and I've decided what I'm going to take to the show and sale.

I hope you enjoy my two latest creations:


The soaps are butterfly shaped :)

When I tell people I make miniatures they usually say "You must have so much patience!" or "I could never do that." They used to say pretty much the exact same thing when I worked with preschoolers!
I am a patient person, but that does not mean I don't have occasional hissy fits, this afternoon it was related to making miniature bows. But I'm getting better!

Hugs to all,
Ruth

20 comments:

  1. Gorgeous work honey! You outdid yourself here they are wonderful!

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    1. Thanks sweepea!
      That means a lot coming from you (you're so talented, even if you doubt yourself sometimes)
      ((Hugs))
      Ruth

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  2. I really like your basket and content. You have made some real good bottles and soaps.
    Good luck with the sale to the show.
    Hugs
    Wyrna

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    1. Thanks Wyrna! You have always been one of my biggest cheerleader. You helped give me the confidence to sell my work.
      Hugs,
      Ruth

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  3. Hi Ruth! Your posting was very funny! I nearly Always hear people talk about 'patience' when it comes to miniatures! I always respond that YOU will find the patience for whatever you really want to do, Whatever that might be. Your little toiletry baskets are delightful and include such a lovely arrangement of items! Well done! You must have a lot of Patience to have made each tiny thing with so much great detail!( smiles!)
    Here's to great success at your forth coming show!

    elizabeth

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    1. It's like my mother-in-law has said about knitting. She's an amazing knitter, but she will yell and stomp around a bit trying to figure out a difficult pattern. My Father in law will say "Isn't this supposed to be enjoyable for you?" :P I think Miniatures are so totally absorbing, it takes a long time to master certain techniques, but it you take to it you'll be happy despite any miniature bow induced hissy fit :)
      XX
      Ruth

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  4. They are both delightful, Ruth! I had to laugh about your comments. I get the same comments about teaching tweenies, and working on miniatures. When I was learning to make miniature food, the British instructions warned me that one part was kind of 'fidgety.' What a great word for the tiny frustrating parts... like making tiny bows.

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    1. When people used to say that to me about working with preschoolers, I used to say, "I could never do what you do!" (Sit at a desk all day.)
      I temped as a secretary for a couple months after graduation and hated it!
      Where is your blog Chris?
      I can't find a link to it.
      XX
      Ruth

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  5. those are so cute! I really like the colors..can you put some magnets on the back..regular people like to put things like that on their fridge or their cube at work.

    well done Ruth

    Hugs
    Marisa

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  6. They look really great, best of luck with the show.
    Hugs
    Anthea

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    1. Thanks Anthea! I'm planning to put most of the money I earn towards debt repayment, but that will be hard :P So many miniature things to love. I started thinking yesterday that I would love to do a house someday.
      Maybe a halfscale one since they take up less space and are cheaper.
      Hugs,
      Ruth

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  7. Beautiful work, Ruth! Have a blast at the show! xo Jennifer

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  8. Wonderful pieces. Good luck at the show!
    Greetings, Faby

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    1. Thanks Faby! I really appreciate all the supportive comments you've left on my blog over the past months.
      Hugs,
      Ruth

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  9. Great work! Have a nice time at the show!
    Hannah

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  10. I love the little red-and-white basket. :-)

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    1. Thanks Audra! I'm working on blue one right now and I couldn't get to sleep last night, I kept ruminating over what to put in the basket. I decided on miniature slippers :)

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  11. Hello from Spain: luck at the show and sales. Stunning creations. Keep in touch

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