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In my last post I spoke about wanting to make a miniature library for my new bookcase. Well, after a few months of constructing it, designing it and then changing everything. It is finally done...for now, until I add or change something else.   I was very generously gifted a miniature kit from a friend. She made beautiful miniatures and I wanted to use the kit from her and make her proud. The kit I was given was for a larger miniature, I didn't have room for a bigger scene on my bookcase so I bought a smaller box from Michael's and tailored the scene to the smaller space. Most of the accessories worked for the smaller space. The original scene had an upper floor but I didn't have to room to do that so I added the railings and stairs to give the illusion of an upper storey. I also added my own wallpaper, which I did after I glued everything into place and then decided I didn't like the white walls! The last addition was the overhead lamp, which I didn't think I wante...

  I recently bought a new bookcase, it is beautiful and wider than my last one, which gives me more room for books... and decorations! I now have enough room to add a miniature library in a book. As I was looking up ideas for my mini library I came across the idea for a miniature reading nook in a jar. Since I wasn't sure that I wanted to tackle a full library for my first miniature project I tried this and it turned out so cute and cozy and it was fun to make. What you need: A mason jar, it can be big or small depending on what you have. Mini furniture and accessories: chair, table, books, mini coffee cup etc.  Battery powered tea light Tacky glue and glue gun Paper, stickers etc. For the "floor" and background. I used a white wood sticker sheet for the floor and a book page for the background. What to do: Attaching the light to the lid: 1. Decide the placement of the light on the inside of the lid. Keep in mind that if you are using a smaller jar like I did you want to ...

My spring decor this year is Lego-flower-core. I have acquired a collection of Lego flowers and plants. Just like my book decor collection  I decided to just go with it. To go with my flowers and happy plants. I decided to make Lego candles for my brass candle stick holders, complete with little Lego flames. Little man helped me find all the peices I needed to make 2 candles  I added this cute bunny jar filled with Lego on my bookcase to the right of the mantle. It adds a pop of color and ties in the Lego theme. To the left of the mantle, on my other bookcase I added a pink Lego flower in a milk bottle with some fairy lights. All in all I like the look of my Lego-core, it feels like a whimsical Lego garden! Happy Spring and happy crafting!