Wednesday, May 13, 2009

I made a basket!

I love baskets and have long wanted to be able to make some for the dollhouse but didn't know where to start. Sylvia had made beautiful baskets for her flower shop and she sent me this link so I could make some too. But, being Sylvia, she also sent me some basket making supplies! Last night I made my first basket and I cannot believe I did it, it turned out way better than I could have hoped!

Now I have the technology I can finally make my kitchen drawers, I had given up all hope of being able to make baskets for my kitchen but now I can! I made the flowers at my miniatures club some time ago, I need a lot more to fill the basket up. The little table the basket is on I found at the $2 shop yesterday. It was already painted with birdhouses, how perfect is that! The $2 shop has had a range of furniture for a while but I've never seen any painted like that table, the packaging was dusty and looked really old - I think I just came along at the right time! Some things are just meant to be.Dear Sylvia also sent me that gorgeous little shelf that I have on the porch there. It arrived on Monday morning so I put it there straight away. On Monday afternoon I had a reporter and photographer from our local newspaper come and interview me about our club's miniatures show which is to be held at the end of the month. I had been working frantically all weekend to get the dollhouse as ready as I could for the photo shoot. I have to say a huge 'thank you' to all my wonderful blogoshpere friends who have sent me so many beautiful things for the dollhouse, without your gifts it wouldn't look nearly so good, actually it would be looking pretty empty!

Also in Sylvia's package was the most gorgeous tin sign - a postcard size version of the mini one she made me! I LOVE that little tin sign! Dank je wel Sylvia!
Sorry if I haven't been around visiting your blogs recently, it's all got a bit crazy here with the show looming and hubby away. And on Friday I'm going to Melbourne for a few days, hubby is already there, he's working - so I'll be able to shop unhindered - bliss!!

Mercedes

18 comments:

  1. ciao Mercedes, you have worked a lot.The table has been really a lucky finding, it's very pretty and you have been very good at weaving. I'll try to do it as well. I cannot wait to see the pictures of your house. Hugs

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  2. Hi Mercedes,
    Wonderful the basket, it looks a lot better than the first basket I made!
    I am also curious at the pictures of the dollhouse but first your little trip to Melbourne!
    Love Sylvia

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  3. Mercedes the basket is just perfect!!! I also love basket. Hope to see soon your hpuse.
    Warm regards,
    Meli

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  4. Great basket! And thanks for the link, I had seen it before but lost it.

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  5. Mercedes what a great find. The little table was definitely meant to come and live with you.. Your basket is brilliant..

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  6. WoW~! Your basket looks amazing!! Love the front porch!! I really like that birdhouse on the wall! And what a perfect little table! I can't wait to see your house! And you'll have to post the article the reporter does...you know we want to see! OK...ttyl
    Katie

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  7. me gusta muchisimo tu blog
    la cesta esta genial y las flores preciosas
    un saludo

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  8. It is so perfect your basket. I have seen people weaving life size baskets and the tutorial looks similar. Must have been tough on both your fingers, Sylvia & Mercedes? I haven't bothered you much Merce, knowing you are enjoying a bit of the celeb treatment with the interviews and all ;p! BUT I, like Katie is dying to read your interview. Be sure to post it. I can tell from your teasers that your house is going to be oh so beautiful.

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  9. Mercedes, the basket looks wonderful! Also, you've been tagged. Go to my blog for more info.

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  10. wow Mercedes...your basket is beautiful,as the rest of the mini's!And how exciting it must be to give an intervieuw!Soon you will be famous,haha! I love your beautiful house and the table is so cute,how lucky for you! Enjoy your trip to Melbourne!

    Love Sabiha

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  11. Lovely basket with all beautiful flowers!

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  12. Hi Mercedes
    I like your basket very much, and
    thank you for the link - now I am
    going to give it a try. Have a
    nice time in Melbourne!

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  13. Love your basket...Have a great time in Melbourne...I shall be there next month!!!

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  14. The little basket is so sweet but what are the materials used to make it? I don't understand the language I'm afraid!

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  15. There is an Award for you at my blog,
    Love Sylvia

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  16. I have an award for you to my blog, dear Mercedes...go to take it.
    Bte Roberta

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  17. Mercedes, I have an award for you over on my blog. http://doreensprojects.blogspot.com/ Please come over and pick it up.

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  18. You did a wonderful job of your woven basket and I love your porch. That was amazing finding a table that was so perfect.

    Mini Hugs, Jean

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