I'm still here!

No mini stuff has been done.. 2 weeks till my first inspection at the new house, then I'm back into it!! As I may have mentioned, I'm also doing a photography course, which has taken up a fair bit of my time, but.. the biggest issue is.. I haven't set up my craft room yet!! There are reasons for this.. many - but it will all happen in due course - just hoping for some co-operation from the ex hubby - father of my children ;-)
Spring has sprung here in Australia, and we've had the most perfect weather! I took this pic after looking out my window while cooking dinner.. it was too good to miss - so jumped in the car and drove to the spot closest to the beach so I wouldn't miss it LOL
2 weeks.. and I'm back into it! I have a mystery box to do.. and need to get back into my pub!! :)

My link for photo's is: http://www.facebook.com/thesanleeeffect
please remember, I'm a beginner.. haha!

Almost there..

This is a pic taken from the bottom of my backyard.. our 'creek' is more of a river.  It's stunning and so much wildlife! Every time I walk down there ducks come from everywhere, so they're obviously used to being fed.  I am looking into what is 'good' for them.. rather than the usual 'bread' throwings ppl give.. it's not healthy! We also feed regularly a magpie family, a pair of butcher birds, and a pair of minah birds (sp?)

That bridge.. leads to the beach - it's only a 2 minute walk!! The beach stretches for miles!! - beautiful! :)

 - oh and can't forget the darn ringtail possum who lives in my ceiling - she ate my fuschias and I'm shattered!

I LOVE taking photo's so have also taken on a diploma in photography course - a lot of fun, and will help with my picture taking of miniatures for sure :) 

Hoping to finish unpacking this weekend, I'm back at work so things have slowed, but can't re-commence work on my minis till I get things organised a bit! 

:) 

Still Moving... and finding a common bond..

This moving house thing is very daunting.  We're finally completely OUT of the other house, but not unpacked in the new house.  Got a week off to organise things a little.. then hopefully can get back into mini stuff! LOTS of inspiration in this house!

I was at bunnings the other day, one of my favorite hangouts, and ran into a colleage at work, we got talking and I was telling him about my shopping intentions, which led to dremel tools and the likes.. then miniatures.. when he broke in and told me he builds doll  houses!!  AWESOME!! He has invited me to go view his work, he builds from a picture! Recently he finished building himself a 20ft boat from timber which is now out on the bay and in full use - very very clever man!

The new house has come with a few surprises, lots of possums, who thought it would be fun on our first night sleeping here - to attack the house in full force - I doubt they're happy we're here.  We also have rats :( BUT, on the flipside, we back onto a creek which is full of wildlife, and it's SO peaceful sitting out on the deck watching the birds, and people walking on the track on the other side of the creek.  

The house, we think, is 'edwardian' SO much character.  My bedroom used to be the kitchen, it's cozy and peaceful, sleeping sensationally! 

Just thought I'd update so ppl know I'm still around.  Will post some pics of the new place once we make it a home.

Back soon! 

New Mystery Box.. and other stuff :)

NEW MYSTERY BOX!!!

Here it is.. some interesting bitz... This was my collection which I have sent to my beloved SIL Kez :) Have fun with it Sis!  I need to move house before embarking on this project...

More eBay kits.. the progress!

My friend Sandra and I are working on 2 of the (around) $10 ebay kits.. they're a bit frustrating.. ie cakes and so on are made from paper & felt (which is crappy with glue!), but they're going to look ok! Here's some pics of around 8 - 10 hrs work :) LOL

Cakes.. 2 of 6...

Storefront of Cake shop (I put the bottom sign in the wrong place ARGH!)

Coffee Shop

Coffee Shop bits!

And.. the new house.. it needs some cleaning up but here are a few pics.. we will be living on a 'creek' and a stones throw from the beach :) Below is a pic from my son's flat (apartment) downstairs

My dining/deck

From the back..

From the other side of the creek.. yes a bit of garden work to be done but I see it being very pretty!

There we have it - a post done LOL and now I'm off to complete my cake shop!!

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Moving house...

Oh yes.. the title says it all.. we're moving house!! Found a nice place.. 3 bedrooms upstairs, bathroom for son and I.. lovely balcony.. workshop (think dremel).. dog welcome.. bird also welcome.. central.. public transport.. BEAUTIFUL backyard (needs work) that flows into a river/creek.. with boat access.. bird baths.. dreamy (in my mind).. and a flat (apartment) downstairs for my older one.. with his own bathroom/kitchen/laundry/bedroom/lounge etc..
So..
if I'm quiet.. I'm packing...and moving. :) SOOO happy to have found this place!! *I* think it's perfect!! Oh.. did I mention?? it's about 3minutes from the beach!!!
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I have some changes to make.. new curtains, curtain rails (small windows - stretch them), and a new door on the workspace (it's awesome - powered and all).. and a bit of paint here and there :) But nothing major, the interior is perfect..
New beginnings :))

Hey big spender!!

So.. you know that pub kit?? I actually bought more I was so impressed.... 

The two below are going to be done on the weekend with a very dear friend of mine (oh dear what have I started LOL) - looking forward to it! 

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I decided to have a look at a kit on eBay.. to see what it had to offer... 

LOTS to do.. quite impressed considering the price! Will upload my finished project :) A little bit of cheap fun! It also includes lighting and a hurdy gurdy haha!!

Not quite 1:12 scale I don't think.. well the 'room box' doesn't fit that criteria.. still - a fun and worthy project that might teach me  a thing or two before I finish 'my' room.

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