tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post5443283835010672451..comments2024-03-28T16:44:44.407-07:00Comments on Studio E: A Meter MADE!elizabeth shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-74886083399771722452015-06-10T22:48:06.984-07:002015-06-10T22:48:06.984-07:00Thank You Luli! I am glad that you have enjoyed t...Thank You Luli! I am glad that you have enjoyed this post and I Thank you Very Much for all of your Good Wishes! :D<br /><br />elizabethelizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-74531170761403086672015-06-10T13:57:18.715-07:002015-06-10T13:57:18.715-07:00What a faboulous and funny post ! Congrats for thi...What a faboulous and funny post ! Congrats for this new award too.<br />Luli lulaby homeplacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01253249154003818483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-78156611548699787672015-06-09T22:48:24.458-07:002015-06-09T22:48:24.458-07:00Oh, do you really remember? how nice! yes, my viol...Oh, do you really remember? how nice! yes, my violin is nearly finished. <br />But, I do several things at the same time ( and I still furnish our new flat). I'm making pictures to my new post, so I hope back soon :-) big hugs!!17-17https://www.blogger.com/profile/11679687558958041870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-20391020732805187802015-06-09T20:09:03.855-07:002015-06-09T20:09:03.855-07:00Hey There Fatima! :D This was a last minute proje...Hey There Fatima! :D This was a last minute project that I felt I HAD to make and of course it took me far longer than anticipated so it was really down to the wire in the end. I am so glad that you are liking the gas meter because I felt that it IS the FINISHING TOUCH, and now it truly is FINISHED!!!!! :D<br />A TERRIFIC 2015 MINIATURE SHOW, FATIMA and CONGRATULATIONS on a Job Well Done!!!!! :D<br /><br />elizabethelizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-7408728410577175892015-06-09T20:01:01.949-07:002015-06-09T20:01:01.949-07:00Why Thank You Sherri-Lee! :)) It was such an hono...Why Thank You Sherri-Lee! :)) It was such an honor and What a Show!!!! It was such a great pleasure to have participated and also to have been able to get this gas meter project finished and out of the way. Now it is on to the HBS Denise kit, but you are RIGHT, it WAS a "Lovely Reward" :))<br /><br />elizabethelizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-27241749417518857602015-06-09T17:58:51.114-07:002015-06-09T17:58:51.114-07:00CONGRATULATIONS MY DEAR FRIEND for the BEST IN SHO...CONGRATULATIONS MY DEAR FRIEND for the BEST IN SHOW award at the West Coast Dollhouse Miniature Show. The work you put into the Arthur paid off as I knew it would. My only problem and I know a dilemma for you as well, was to go head to head with our Bestie Janine and her amazing French House. The show attendees had a very tough decision to make as they were different but each had its own special character and details. And what a tremendous joy it was for me to walk by them and tell them that those works of art belonged to my friends. Needless to say , I could not vote. Thank you and Janine for taking the show to a higher level than it has seen in many many years in the 12th scale category! AWESOME!www.beauxminis.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02287382888260180406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-34869149183275419972015-06-09T17:46:23.757-07:002015-06-09T17:46:23.757-07:00Say WHAT???? Unbelievable! I'm so sorry I did...Say WHAT???? Unbelievable! I'm so sorry I did not know you had posted this. Immersed in the Show stuff I was not looking around and could not possibly imagine that you would have had the time to do anything to the Arthur as you too, were getting ready for the show. Then you take this amazing house and plunk it with a finishing touch! OMG! IT is ridiculously awesome! How did I miss it? A million apologies! This meter is phenomenal! What a great way to close off this chapter. Such a lot of work and it paid off. <br />www.beauxminis.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02287382888260180406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-92209357041191361672015-06-09T15:56:18.035-07:002015-06-09T15:56:18.035-07:00Brilliant!! Truly truly brilliant and congrats on...Brilliant!! Truly truly brilliant and congrats on your 'best in show'. Recognition for many hours of creative labour is a lovely reward. Blessings, Sherri-LeeS.Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00006102264932288612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-42037216006327962392015-06-09T14:16:50.528-07:002015-06-09T14:16:50.528-07:00Hi Norma! I am so glad that you like it! I was p...Hi Norma! I am so glad that you like it! I was pleased to not only get it made but also to find so much enthusiasm around the making of the gas meter, which has surprised me! I am relieved to say that this house is now FINISHED! And I did indeed win Best in Show and against some Very Stiff Competition with Janine's French House. Fatima says that the results were Very Close. It is hard to be in competition with one of your Best Friends though, and I am still feel a bit shy about it, but Thank You Very Much for your good wishes!<br /><br />elizabeth :Delizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-28450634122405770582015-06-09T12:44:24.662-07:002015-06-09T12:44:24.662-07:00Hi Q! It was a blessing and a curse trying to get...Hi Q! It was a blessing and a curse trying to get this project completed in time for the show. It is frustrating to want something done to call the project "complete" and then not be able to find the components or have them stay together. It turned out all right in the end however and now onto the HBS DENISE KIT! Hooray!!!! <br /><br />elizabethelizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-32576542134444841812015-06-08T18:39:17.627-07:002015-06-08T18:39:17.627-07:00It looks incredible, your imagination knows NO bou...It looks incredible, your imagination knows NO bounds when it comes to seeing possibilities in random stuff. And, in a good way, I'm glad you had some 'challenges' along the way cos it proves you're human and that there is still some hope for us lesser mortals after all if only we could develop our inventiveness skills to your level :) Congrats on Best in Show!! <br />Norma Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09601307344195166189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-87845436643706784302015-06-08T03:21:35.886-07:002015-06-08T03:21:35.886-07:00I am super lucky to do both sides of the pond and ...I am super lucky to do both sides of the pond and love both lots of dollhousing equally but differently if you see what I mean. US shows are huge and some last for days and there are tons of workshops and stuff - great stuff but then the English shows have the 'right' style for English houses. Our homes went down two very different paths from Victorian onwards - hence different gas meters! Just have to say again how beautiful your work is and how clever your 'eye' is. marilynburygardenershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07930807695134677074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-36474779386305257762015-06-07T22:44:05.940-07:002015-06-07T22:44:05.940-07:00you certainly are the queen of seeing the mini pos...you certainly are the queen of seeing the mini possibilities in almost anything life size and making it so... :) <br />Good Luck with the show!Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319467187827323958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-57780982815584280122015-06-07T08:09:13.218-07:002015-06-07T08:09:13.218-07:00Good luck for the show Elizabeth!!! Everybody will...Good luck for the show Elizabeth!!! Everybody will be shocked by the realism of everything. I will never forget I once thought that was your real garden.......Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13391554019780964686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-3400537706430565822015-06-06T20:24:11.707-07:002015-06-06T20:24:11.707-07:00Hello Kristine! :D I AM NOT prepared for the show...Hello Kristine! :D I AM NOT prepared for the show AT ALL!!!! I have been so distracted with life that it is once again coming down to the wire! It will be what it will be though and once I am there I am sure that all of the stress leading up to it will be replaced with adrenaline and the time will fly by! <br />It was a challenge trying to get this meter project solved and then completed before the show. So many little things take vast amounts of time and focus, wouldn't you agree, Kristine? The bunny is quite curious about the meter but it makes a great hiding place from the cat which has been looking for him. <br /> <br />But THAT'S another story for later...... :D<br /><br />elizabethelizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-42258458169901701202015-06-06T20:17:34.900-07:002015-06-06T20:17:34.900-07:00Hi Sirkka! I am Very Happy that you enjoyed this ...Hi Sirkka! I am Very Happy that you enjoyed this post and I am glad that it gave you a chuckle. :)) You are so right and I know that slowing down will make a HUGE difference in the end product. Perhaps if I had given myself more time to experiment than I did....... Ah me.... NEXT TIME, I promise I WILL slow down! :D <br />Meanwhile, I am Delighted that you like the gas meter.... Thank You Sirkka! :D<br /><br />elizabethelizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-82620540685415566592015-06-06T20:12:19.352-07:002015-06-06T20:12:19.352-07:00Hello Madam Fanaticus! :D Honestly, I hadn't a...Hello Madam Fanaticus! :D Honestly, I hadn't a clue how I was going to make this meter prior to beginning on it but once I found the lip gloss base everything else kinda fell into place. I have so much stuff hanging about that I knew that Something would present itself once I actually got started on it. The biggest headache was finding the right glue to adhere the variety of surfaces and materials. <br />But I wouldn't ever worry about YOUR imagination Jane, as it is always FANTASTICUS! :D<br /><br />elizabeth elizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-74394250303465646372015-06-06T19:35:27.971-07:002015-06-06T19:35:27.971-07:00Hi Kelli! Thank You for saying that I have sparked...Hi Kelli! Thank You for saying that I have sparked your creativity because for me, that is what it is all about and precisely how I got inspired to make this gas meter in the first place. Thus, I am Very Happy to be able to Pay it Forward! :D<br /><br />elizabethelizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-68729065412328416862015-06-06T18:31:09.872-07:002015-06-06T18:31:09.872-07:00What a fabulous idea! And to just find the perfec...What a fabulous idea! And to just find the perfect shape for the base takes a good eye. I love the way it looks with the bunny :) the scale is right on. Hope you are all prepared for the show tomorrow! Have fun :DKristine PaperDollMiniatureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04348940337267272223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-19428550810446973902015-06-06T12:07:44.777-07:002015-06-06T12:07:44.777-07:00Hi Elizabeth! Your blog post is so funny. I laught...Hi Elizabeth! Your blog post is so funny. I laughted sweetly when reading it. It is a challenge to make great creations quickly if you are impatient. I know it very well and it is fun to note similar features in You to some extent.<br />Your meter is perfect :)Sirkka Ulkuniemihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10694247557718059496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-18821287804160142182015-06-06T06:51:32.177-07:002015-06-06T06:51:32.177-07:00Oh Elizabeth! You always amaze me with your mad mi...Oh Elizabeth! You always amaze me with your mad mini scientist skills but this little gadget is my favorite by far!<br /><br />It look so amazing, how did you see all these little components that were to become this amazing finished peace??? Whatever errors you might have made, seem happy ones to me. The glass looks to be fogged over and aged well..<br /><br />I am sitting here looking about the bits and bobs around me trying to imagine what they would become under some paint...its going to take me a bit more training to see how your do in small ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01209011940050404539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-28149151717575045062015-06-06T03:20:41.768-07:002015-06-06T03:20:41.768-07:00I love what you do with bits and bobs! You have s...I love what you do with bits and bobs! You have sparked my creativity this morning, thanks!iseeceruleanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05832050471210490044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-69734511695456611292015-06-05T23:20:58.614-07:002015-06-05T23:20:58.614-07:00Hi Doug, Thank You for your comical comment! It i...Hi Doug, Thank You for your comical comment! It is always such a pleasure to hear from you! There is usually something that I am not quite satisfied with in nearly every project that I undertake,so I am use to turning a blind eye! hahaha<br />Your plastic stem idea was a lifesaver and so I was pleased to be able to give credit where credit was due! :))<br />The show this Sunday is stressing me out and I am feeling the pressure. <br />Because I'M NOT READY! :(<br /><br />But Thank you for your good wishes <br /><br />elizabethelizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-48860198348066481482015-06-05T20:24:12.439-07:002015-06-05T20:24:12.439-07:00Oh yeah...I hope your debut at the West Coast mini...Oh yeah...I hope your debut at the West Coast mini show goes great! I wish I could come up, but it wasn't in the cards this year. <br /><br />Enjoy the show!<br /><br />Doug Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08788114419636217881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-82102004965898206502015-06-05T20:22:57.858-07:002015-06-05T20:22:57.858-07:00Hi Elizabeth! Watching paint dry is my FAVORITE a...Hi Elizabeth! Watching paint dry is my FAVORITE activity. Yes, it must be, since I do it so much.<br /><br />I love your gas meter! As others have said, your genius is unsurpassed when it comes to turning trash into treasure. I really think you hit a home run on this one...It is truly cool. I get not being happy with things in the end...that is the story of my life! Your "not good enough" result will grow on you...mine usually do...and if it doesn't you are the miniature "god" for 43 Green Dolphin Street, so you can wave your hand and make it better, right!?<br /><br />Hey Thanks for the callout! It was fun to see my blog name in lights..er...red lights...hmmm...maybe not?. :0) Glad you were able to put the fake grass stem idea to work...those are going to be stock items for me...I am noticing my "stash" is growing much larger than it should... ... .... I think I need a new house. <br /><br />All the best!<br /><br />Doug Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08788114419636217881noreply@blogger.com