One of those days!

I decided today that I would start the painting on the garden shed. I have so many bottles of paint, that I automatically assumed the shade I needed was in my drawer. No such luck!! So then I decided I would cut the rafters and truss for the roof. But unfortunately the blade in my Easy Cutter is too dull, and I am waiting for a shipment of new blades! So it's been one of those days.

When you live in a part of the world that has so little supplies quickly available, you incur delays. Well I can go to the hobby store for the paint tonight, but the roof will have to wait.

So then I thought I would scan a picture of the actual garden shed plans I am building so you can see the direction I am hopefully heading. The plans were found in Miniature Collector in 2007.



I am pleased with my project so far. I decided I would groove the planks in the floor and antique them today. I am pleased with how it turned out, but it doesn't photograph that well. Then I decided to apply finishes to some of the accessories for the shed. Here's updated pictures of the folding ladder, and garden tools from my posting early this week. I love how the "rust" turned out on the shovel and other tools. They are inexpensive miniatures, that looked too new and shiny, so now they have that well used look! I also "dirtied up" a mop and broom for the shed. I think I have to do a little more on the handle of those items.

I still have to decide on how I am going to refinish the potting table. It's a little too high for under the window, so I think I may make a second table to go next to it that doesn't have the hutch section, and this should fit under the window fine.

I am very pleased to see I have four more followers. Welcome to:-

Lara, http://larasminiatureworld.blogspot.com/
Maria, http://diaryofaminiaturist.blogspot.com/
Debbie, http://debbiestinytreasures.blogspot.com/ and several other blogs!
Hanna, http://hannajaleijona.blogspot.com/

Thanks for taking an interest in my projects.

I have a question for those who are following. Most blogs I follow I can click on a picture and view a larger version of the picture. On some sites I cannot. On my own site, I can't click on my pictures to see a larger image. Is it something I should be doing when I am uploading the images and publishing the posting? Hope you can help me. I love seeing the larger clearer images, and I would like to offer people following my blog the same convenience.

-Wanda

Comments

  1. Dear Wanda,

    I would like to thank you for the wonderful comment for left on my blog, it was so lovely to recieve. I enjoy my blog nearly as much as miniatures and knowing that it brings a little bit of joy to someones life makes me very happy indeed.

    Warmest Regards,

    Linda x

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  2. I'm very impressed that you're working to a plan and not a kit - something I don't do! I've been reading all your previous posts and think your doing a great job with your little shed.

    I was delighted to be your first follower - I can still remember how excited I was to get mine, I kept checking to see if anything was happening! No need to worry that you might just be "talking" to yourelf, we're all out there keeping an eye on you now!

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  3. Thanks Linda, I trully meant it. I've read your blog from beginning to end about four times. I've learned so much, because you have shared so much! Thanks!

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  4. Thanks Irene. The only other room box I have done from scratch was the bakery, but that was at a workshop, so I had lots of guidance. I have made some furniture from scratch as well, but I still have a lot to learn. I find kits are a fantastic way to learn. I'm glad people are interested in the blog, it's nice to have the interest. I only have one other person to share my hobby with in my city. We meet once every two weeks, but it's nice to share with a larger group!
    Thanks again!

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