What a Halloween display without a jack-o'-lantern?!   I've seen many techniques used in making hollow pumpkins from polymer clay.  Most often something is baked inside: styrofoam, foil or a glass marble.  Each of these has pros and cons.  The styrofo… more »

I had mentioned to mom that I wanted Peiwen Petitgrand's book on making clay food for Christmas.  I am sure most of you already know Peiwen's beautiful work from her blog Oiseau deNim, but if not...you are missing out!!!  Anyway, mom bought the book and… more »

In addition to the research I did on the Sopwith Camel, I checked out books and watched movies on the subjects of WWI and French country design.  I am by no means an expert on either, and I didn't really delve into the politics of the war, but a lot of… more »

What's a haunted farmhouse without a big ol' creepy tree in the yard?  :O To build my tree, I used the tutorial from the DVD Master Miniaturists: Landscaping Primer with Diane Myrick.  This whole series is just awesome! Diane made her tree from 40… more »

I decided to finish cutting the crown molding pieces while the ceiling board was removable but I won't install them until later.  I might have to re-cut one piece that seems temperamental, but it's a good start. I glued the ceiling board in place.  I… more »