Christmas Treats

I know it isn't Christmas, but I couldn't help it. Who doesn't look the scent of cinnamon hanging in the air, smell of fresh gingerbread baking in the oven. Lights on the houses, the whole family together, and presents nestled under the decorated tree. What could be more wonderful than Christmas? Re-created in miniature is one of my favorite holiday activities - gingerbread house making! Enjoy and hope it brings you a little bit of Christmas spirit this spring! 

What's baking in the kitchen?! Yum!

Poinsettias and a finished house add to the Christmas spirit.

Hot cocoa with whipped cream and peppermint! The perfect drink on a snowy day, especially when coupled with a Christmas tree cupcake and a delectable gingerbread cookie!

Christmas wouldn't be complete without the good ole picture of  the personification of  gifts and the Christmas spirit- Santa Claus!

I hope my miniature gingerbread table has given you a touch of the happiness, warmth, and joy that Christmas brings each of us every year!

-Rachel

Pizza, Anyone?!

Hi! For this next miniature table, my mom and I decided to create something Italian. And what can be more fun to make than pizza? I discovered this first hand while making this delightful table!

If there are any special requests or items you'd like me to custom make, feel free to comment or contact me. I hope you enjoyed seeing my table!

-Rachel

Hand Painted Carved Benches

Hi! My grandmother came to visit a few weeks ago, and before her visit, I was trying to think of a miniature project for us to do. Something fun, fast, and something that uses both of our creative talents. While trying to think of something,  I remembered how skillful my grandmother is at painting. Her paintings are beautiful, real life, and 3 dimensional. When I found some beautiful unfinished carved storage benches, I knew that they would be perfect. Below are pictures of the pieces of art created by my wonderful grandma and me!

This bench we painted with the theme of an Italian sunset. The red, orange, yellow, and blue remind us of the beautiful sunsets in Venezia. A splash of pink peaking out can be seen as a slight accent.

This bench we painted using greens and oranges to create a beautiful  look to be desired in all styles of houses, regardless of what time period or style!

This last bench was inspired by the bakery I am creating. But, instead of just using the pink and white theme I've been going for, I decided to mix it up a bit, using yellow and green accents!

As you can see, these benches turned out pretty good, and I had a ton of fun making them! Check back soon to see some Italian food! Also, below are the links to my Etsy shop where I'm selling the first two painted benches!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/99585581/hand-painted-storage-bench

http://www.etsy.com/listing/99585378/hand-painted-storage-bench

-Rachel

Plague Hospital

So, I finished plague hopsital!!!! Here are pics:

Again, sorry that the picture is sideways. I'm not very techy. But here's the outside.

This is the doorway into the bottom floor.

This is the overall picture of the inside.

Close up of the upstairs.

Here are the bodies. I covered them with blankets so the buboes were more shocking.

This is my table of doctor's instruments. The bottl with the cork is filled with leeches. The vile with yellow liquid is a urine vile. The metal dish is a blood letting bowl, filled with fresh blood of the nearest

Easter Table

For Easter, I teamed up with my mom to create a beautiful festive table. I created the food items, while my amazing and talented mom made to table. I just love the way the wood adds a touch od realism to the entire display. I think it really accents the pink legs and the decorations.

Cupcakes with delicious chocolate candy coated eggs on a cake stand next to a beautiful  Easter picture

Vanilla frosted lamb cake on a bed of grass, decorated with chocolate candy coated eggs. The extra chocolates are in the bowl next to the cake.

A sweet little Easter basket filled with must have delights - Easter mints, a pink and white lollipop, and a white chocolate Easter rabbit!

This delightful little table is for sale on my Etsy shop! Click the link below to view and/or purchase it!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/96027693/easter-bakery-table

-Rachel

Sneak Peak of Bakery

Hi! My next house, which is almost is a pink and white bakery. I've been making many different bakery goods. Here are some sneak peak pictures to give you a flavor of the style!

Blueberry Pie, shortbread cookies, and fresh baked biscuits.

Again the blueberry pie, as well as a beautiful blueberry cobbler.

Jars of candies, a covered cake, more cobbler, as well as a whole case full of sweets.

Delicious chocolate frosted donuts, and three types of cupcakes. Yum!

The magic is happening here in the kitchen! The smell of fresh cupcakes will soon fill the bakery.

If there are any pieces you want to buy, or any questions you may have, feel free to comment below and I will fulfill your request as best I can!

-Rachel 

Easter Baskets

This year for Easter, I decided to translate the joy and excitement of the Easter bunny into miniature! I created several beautiful baskets filled with candy treats and chocolate rabbits. Enjoy!

Don't the miniature candies and white chocolate rabbit make you want to go eat some yourself? I know they make me hungry!

All of these baskets are available for sale in my Etsy shop! Visit the link below to view and purchase them!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Reflection09?ref=si_shop

-Rachel

Seuss!!!

I just finished up performing in Seussical The Musical!  at Village Theater. Inspired by the many colorful characters, I set to work recreating many of them in miniature. Surprisingly, my sculptures turned out satisfactory to me, but you can decide for yourselves!

This is my interpretation of Mrs. Mayor, from the book "Horton Hears a  Who"

Mr. Mayor

Jojo, the Mayors Son and the smallest of small.

Thing from "The Cat in the Hat"

The Lorax

Cindy Lou Who

The Cat in the Hat

The Fox in Sox

The Sneeches 

As you can see, I've been hard at work. Each individual sculpture is made from polymer clay, and took at least one hour to complete.

-Rachel