What You May Not Know About Dollhouses

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There have been various forms of dollhouses complete with furnishings, people, livestock and pets for many thousands of years. These miniature houses actually go back into the years of the Egyptians. However, they were not constructed as toys for play purposes but a part of their religious purposes. The earliest examples of dollhouses were found five thousand years ago in Egyptian tombs.  Their dollhouses included replicas of their servants, pets, livestock, and household possessions.   Continue reading “What You May Not Know About Dollhouses”

Oddities in Crafting – Human Genius

You bet!  I have more oddities.  However, these oddities are physical constructions straight out of the human imagination not Mother Nature. Some people just go above and beyond with unusual and amazing ways to express their creative ideas and capabilities.  Let nothing cease to amaze you, as soon before your very eyes, people pull some real oddities from the inner workings of their minds.   Follow me as I take you on a journey, barely skimming the surface I might add, of just a few of the people who have created from the genius within.

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Jelly Bean Madness

Jelly Beans…. DIY, crafts, crafting, jelly beans that was the first thought that came to my mind upon awakening today.  Jelly beans yummy, yummy jelly beans which then started me wondering just how jelly beans are made.   Perhaps because I was ogling the jelly beans at Hobby Lobby when  I was supposed to be searching for craft supplies.  One can get so easily side tracked by something so simple! Fortunately for my blood sugar levels, I left them all on the shelf…boo hoo.  Still has not stopped me from wondering how those luscious little sugary morsels are made.  Leave it to me, I shall get to the bottom of this.  Continue reading “Jelly Bean Madness”

Day 2 — Every Day is Different

Enjoying this lifestyle greatly.  Every day is different.  One day cleaning out the house preparing for my huge tag sale is top priority.  Downsizing from four bedroom and two full baths is top priority.  Little Dog and I just rattle around in here.  Way to big.  So, cleaning out closets, cupboards, dressers, the attic and putting lots and lots of stuff out.  We need very little.  Just my computer and craft supplies works for me.

Wake up the next day and hitting it hard and heaving in the craft room.  Working on Peter Rabbit right now and several children sets of plaster figurine, one set for the farm yard and another set for the princess and her castle.  Particularly fond of making things for children because then I can play with the toys!

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