Dogs: A Doll’s Best Friend?

The living room in the “Dog Catcher’s House.” Photo courtesy of Christine Verstraete and used with her permission. I personally know the following interviewee, Christine Verstraete. We met online several years back, drawn together by our mutual passion for writing. However, Chris has another talent I’ve always admired: making miniatures! When she posts new pics of her creations online, she always lets me know so I can go ooh and ahh over them. She’s currently working on putting together a book about dogs and dolls and the artists who make them. It got me thinking about a pattern I noticed … Continue reading

Make Miniatures and Accessories

If your child has a dollhouse, plays with Barbie, or likes action figures, you can make miniatures and accessories for them. Let your imagination go wild! Here are some examples for inspiration: Bedding Washcloths, placemats, and scraps of felt or other fabric make perfect towels, blankets, and little throws and accent rugs for Barbie and action figures, or as decor elements for the dollhouse. Cut them to size, hem with fabric glue, and add trim as desired. You can also use craft glue or fabric glue to make tiny pillows. Place two pieces of fabric together, glue three sides, and … Continue reading