Farmer's Market Scene

Since December, I have been working primarily on this miniature Farmer's Market scene in 1:12 scale.  After having spent many countless and tedious hours creating every item, I'm excited to see the fruits (no pun intended) of my labor come to life!

The scene includes fresh produce such as fruits and veggies, fish, canned goods, freshly baked breads, delectable pies, and more.  Enjoy exploring!

1:12 Scale Farmer's Market

Run, Forrest!  Run!

Freshly baked bread

This scene wouldn't be complete without pigeons.

Heads of fresh broccoli

(Ruler and penny for scale...and a fallen banana peel!)

Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica.

Especially for all of you "Psych" lovers

A Little More Detail

Quite recently I was studying pictures of my original cherry pie prep board which I sculpted last July. I decided that I should revise my design a bit and add a little more detail. To see pictures of the original board click here.

There isn't too much of a difference, except I did coat the board with a complementary shade of paint, add a bag of flour, add a stick of butter, and make tiny alterations here and there.

What do you think of the improvements (if any)? Do you like this newest revision or the first design better?

The stick of butter came in handy for this corner of the board.

This is the pie. Unlike last time, I used various shades of red to sculpt the cherries. I think the different shades make it look more homemade and less artificial.

Basket of cherries-- same as the original.

A Pie for the Season

It is so beautiful outside! I love this time of year. Before you know it, the leaves will begin changing colors. Every season is unique in its own way.

I decided it was time to make another prep board. Miniature prep boards are so much fun and they make great gifts.

Anyway, here is a pumpkin pie prep board. Everything is 100% handmade except for the spoon, pie dish, and the wood for the board.

Enjoy the pictures.





Spoon and bowl. The spoon was bought.




An aerial view. It's hard to see the detail inside of the carved pumpkin.




The top of the pumpkin beside the knife.




Close-up of the seeds.




My little friend.

Mmm, sugar...

Everything that I have been making lately is related to sugar. Cakes, candies, and cookies!

I must thank three very determined friends who went through a very disgusting recycle bin with me last night! When making a miniature pie, I use a bottle cap for the dish. I always salvage old caps from glass bottles! We found a gold mine of bottle caps in the recycle! I have an entire bag full now; I like to stock up so that I have them in times of need. I would say it is time to make some more pies.

This afternoon I made another carrot cake-- a miniature cake of course, not real! I am also working on some very unique ice cream pieces. I am steadily increasing my stock with new items for the craft show on October 23rd.

A miniature graduation sheet cake for my cousin, Maggie, who has just graduated from high school and our dance group. The lettering "Class of 2010" was extremely difficult to make! Also shown is the diploma, graduation cap, and the Trinity knot. We have been dance partners countless times.

Two platters of cookies and sweets which were custom ordered.

Here is one of the individual shots of the platters. Displayed in the photo above are chocolate covered pretzels, red jelly cookies, neopolitan wafers, three pink macaroons, and three purple macaroons.

This second platter displays several heart cookies, peanut butter blossom cookies, pink/white candy canes, and purple/white candy canes.

My newest box of chocolates.