Ladies Dress

It was Dollhouse Club today, any one who follows regularly will know there are only two of us, Oly and me.
We had a go at making a dress with a matching hanger for our Ladies Shops, or to hang on a wardrobe door. We think they were successful so I'm going to make more - I'm on a roll!

When someone joins my site and follows I like to look at their blogs and I'm often amazed at the creativity out there, especially when they make something original and different.
Vall has a lovely blog and makes the cutest mice! Take a look at vanilla-miniatures.blogspot.com
I hope you're having a good week,

Underwear Stand for the Ladies Shop

I've always admired Marlies tiny creations especially her underwear. I bought some from her a few months ago but didn't have anything in the Ladies Shop to display it properly - until now!
Last night I made this stand and today I made the hangers.

 I've given each style of undies a name.

On the bottom of the stand sit a pretty pair of slippers that Marlies sent me to match the Sylvie set.

On top of the stand is one of Marlies corset sets and with such a pretty box.

Now I need more underwear so I made a set - not so easy as you might think!

Bras are really tricky to make but panties are a bit easier. I made these three a few years ago, they finally have a home!

Now I have the stand I need even more pretty underwear to fill it.

The secret to making the stand - Plastic lid from butter or similar.
Cut the lid in half.

 Cut the edge from one half

Draw round the shape onto mountboard or thin wood and glue the edge round it.

This will be the top as the edging forms a ridge and stops the hangers from slipping off.
Paint the other half of the butter lid white, this will be the bottom.
Cut a piece of thicker (approx. 1/4" thick) foam core or wood the width of the lid by 4 1/2" high for the back. Glue the three pieces in place and hold in place using books or something similar to keep the stand square until it's completely dry..
I used Tacky Glue but any you prefer will work. This is not strong enough for children to play with.
I hope this might be useful.

Ladies Shop Models

I'm not one for dolls as I feel they look fake and make the dollshouse appear as if it's suspended in time. The few I have are more for fun. This doll I bought was very cheap with ugly hands but she has a pretty face so I decided to use her for a shop model and dressed her with some nice undies.

My first and only attempt to make a doll is Annabel! Her face is ugly and badly painted and her head and neck to not join up so she is hidden at the back of the shop modelling a gown.

Have a good weekend,

Boxes for the Ladies Shop

I'm still mad on making boxes and these are what I've just finished designing for the Ladies Shop.

No more time tonight as I've got an early start in the morning. Our dollshouse club has increased its numbers to THREE! Our new member, Caroline has a Delprado house she collected weekly and never built and I have to confess that I have one, still in its packets, too! Caroline has devoted a big room in her house as our workshop and we're going to finally dust off our house parts and, hopefully, put them together. I've heard they can be tricky, has anyone else made one that can offer some tips?