Friday, November 11, 2011

Rad Pad

Maybe I have figured out the idea for the "I'm a Giant" Challenge...a plastic magazine file! Staples only had one, but perhaps I can go back for more and see how they might work stacked or adjacent. I liked the holes and the height of the space when it is on its side. I set up a quick scene with printed felt for flooring, and papers from the Paper Source on the walls: birch and Lokta Olive and Copper Crossed Lines. I cut a thin piece of birch to help frame out a door where the small opening is in the side. I do like the curved shape.







What do you think? Perhaps a few of these could work for the challenge? I might start experimenting...there's less than a month left!

By the way, "non-dollhousers" are kicking butt in the challenge -- read about Morgan's new mini furniture over at The Brick House. Simply amazing.

Credits: Side tables are vintage German; chair is Reac; air plant is by toHOLD; lamp is made of a craft store bead and cork; magazine holder is an eBay find; flooring is printed felt from Michaels, and wallpaper is from the Paper Source. Accessories are Re-ment and dollhouse store finds.

The time it took me: 30 minutes
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17 comments:

  1. My RealittyNovember 12, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    Cool! How about 4 making a circle like the old eagle hexagon house? CM

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  2. My RealittyNovember 12, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    You're probably asleep back East, but you could put 4 on a turntable for easy access. Just a thought. C

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  3. ElianaNovember 12, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Awesome! I loved it.

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  4. FabiolaNovember 12, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Great idea!
    Bye Faby

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  5. Beth LemonNovember 12, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    It's amazing. Super cool idea. I didn't think you'd find your inspiration at Staples!

    I found some cool stuff at Handmade Arcade to use for minis. I'll post soon. Check out Tiny Houses. Very neat little things.

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  6. PlushpussycatNovember 12, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    This looks great! I love seeing your work--it's fantastic! :-)

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  7. callsmallNovember 12, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Hey, CM! You've read my tiny mind! I have three additional ones on hold at Staples! I am going to see if an Eagle Hexagon layout is in my future.

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  8. callsmallNovember 12, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Thanks, Eliana! Glad you like it!

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  9. callsmallNovember 12, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Hi, Faby! Thanks -- I like it too!

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  10. callsmallNovember 12, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    I was not counting on finding inspiration there either, Beth! But, the holes and transparent plastic caught my eye! Look forward to your post about your mini finds!

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  11. callsmallNovember 12, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Thanks, plushpussycat! I appreciate the compliment ;)

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  12. Kikka NNovember 14, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    That is so Clever!
    And the Idea of having them in a circle is brilliant... :)

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  13. callsmallNovember 15, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Thanks, Kikka! Yup, I am definitely going to try it out soon!

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  14. Mini DorkNovember 16, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Wow, I too instantly thought of the Hexagon House. I've always wanted to build one, but these would make it so much easier. I LOVE how you find inspiration in the most unlikely places. SO COOL! DO IT!!!!

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  15. callsmallNovember 16, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Yup, Mini Dork, I think I may go circular on this one ;) Thanks for the encouragement!

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  16. Modern MCNovember 17, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    I'm sure that I'm the first to say this...you should make a circular structure! Smiles.
    Crafty Crafty, lady!

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  17. callsmallNovember 19, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Ha, Modern MC! I have my extra three now, so I am experimenting! ;)

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