Mathilde has been scouring auctions and markets for suitably 'shabby' furniture to decorate the Petit Parterre and this is her latest acquisition. It looks like it has a few more years left in it and I think it will be great for displaying small plants and pots etc.
This is my first piece of furniture built from cardboard, inspired by Kris's blog,
one inch minis . I had fun making it and will try something different next time.The legs are cut from some turnings I bought at the Sydney Miniatures Fair in May this year, I knew they would come in handy. Lots of glue, some metalic paper trim, paint and voila! It has its little faults but nothing too noticeable, it is meant to look old after all.
Welcome to all new followers and visitors I will be catching up with what you are all doing, I can spend so much time browsing blogs I really have to limit myself.
Hope everyone is having a great weekend, the weather here in New South Wales has been absolutely perfect the last few days, the start of spring.
A bientot!
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Love the pictures with the sun. Looks a little bit old...pretty!!
ReplyDeleteYou have done a great job. Cardboard? It really looks perfect!!
Love it
el mueble le quedo perfecto creo que consiguió muy bien el efecto que usted quería.
ReplyDeleteun abrazo
Oh wow, it looks gorgeous! Using the paper trim is a great idea :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Sunday! Sandra x
Bellissime queste foto!!! Sembrano quadri dipinti ..!!!
ReplyDeleteComplimenti!!!
Baci
Elvira
Dear Margaret,
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful and old !! Thank you for sharing.
Nice pottery and flowers by the way.
Hug Dorien
Lovely furniture, colour and ambience
ReplyDeleteCe meuble est vraiment très joli et parfait pour accueillir plantes et pots :) la couleur est très chouette aussi, belle réalisation.
ReplyDeleteBonne après-midi,
Marie
Beautiful piece! Great work, Margaret!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful piece of furniture --and from cardboard? I will definitely have to check that out.
ReplyDeleteIt looks fabulous, just the thing for the shop. Loving the pitchers and flowers too :)
ReplyDeleteIt is a gorgeous dresser and I adore how you photographed it.....all so beautiful!!!! X
ReplyDeleteHola Margaret
ReplyDeleteMuchas gracias por tus palabras.
Me encanta el trabajo que has hecho y esas preciosas fotografias, genial!!!
besitos ascension
Great work with the new cupboard - it's very lifelike - and I'm fast becoming a fan of cardboard too.
ReplyDeleteEl mueble te ha quedado perfecto con ese aire envejecido y queda fabuloso con las jarras y las plantas. Un saludo, Eva
ReplyDeleteDear Margaret,
ReplyDeleteI apologize for the long absence, I am overwhelmed with things to do lately!
I followed all the latest updates and I find all fantastic: a worthy welcome back to the spring and the miniatures :-)
Life flourishes wonderfully and I'm really happy for you :-)
I love working with the cardboard and I think your creation is fantastic.
Waiting to see the progress, as usual mini lovely hugs from Italy
Flora
Hi Margaret, I'm floored that you made this, and from cardboard too. It looks fantastic and wonderfully shabby! xo Jennifer
ReplyDeleteHi Margaret!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind comment on my blog.
I frequent Kris' blog too, have you seen the cardboard bed? also liked the kitchen.
This piece looks great too, well done! You can't even tell it is made from cardboard anymore.
Great item for your shop!
Looking forward to seeing more of your work,
Gee
I am so happy to see everyone's encouraging comments, some of you have said you would like to try working with cardboard, do! What have you got to lose, the materials are cheap and you can always start again if something goes wrong. I know a lot of you only wish to use the materials that are used in life-size furniture etc, but is really is fun to make something yourself. I cannot seem to handle wood, cannot saw straight!
ReplyDeleteHi Margret,
ReplyDeleteI have just stumbled across your blog and I love what your doing. I'm slowly uncovering more Australian miniaturists and i'm very happy about it.
The little cabinet is lovely with the jugs and flowers, very provincial.
Fiona
Hello
ReplyDeleteWelcome to my blog A Fairytale come true. Thank you for your kind words about my miniature things, it means a lot of the feedback, especially when it comes from someone with as much expertise as you. You're staggering good. Your scenes are so beautiful and I already love your Mathilde. I look forward to seeing more.
See you soon
Hugs
Wyrna
Beautiful work on the hutch, Margaret! The little pots are all so pretty and colourful. Altogether, a delightful little scene.
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