There's a bridle I want to try making that has a tiny piece of colored leather on it. In my searching I came across Danecraft Leather Shop on Etsy. They sell sample pieces of colored Kangaroo leather, leather offcuts and lacing. The sensible thing would have been to order a couple of samples, but noooo. … Continue reading Kangaroo Scraps
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July Pumpkins
As much as I wish we could fast forward to fall, (the best time of the year!) it's still summertime. However, the craft stores around here have been putting out their autumn stuff. Earlier this month I spotted a pumpkin stem at Hobby Lobby, and have been waiting for it to go on sale so … Continue reading July Pumpkins
Target Sled
I picked up this little sled from Target earlier this week. (they also had a sleigh that miiight work for Schleich/CollectA sized horses) I'm always on the lookout for 1:9ish scale pieces for my collection, and thought this would work ok. It's cute as is, but I wanted to try customizing it. It was only … Continue reading Target Sled
The Pink Wheelbarrow
I've wanted a wheelbarrow for my mini stable for years. Years and years and years. I've always thought that Breyer's was more Classic scaled than Traditional, and while Enterprise Props has a nice one it wasn't quite what I was looking for. Last week I stumbled across this accessory set by the "Our Generation" doll … Continue reading The Pink Wheelbarrow
More Dog Collars
Several weeks ago I came across miniature plastic buckles on eBay. These are designed for 1:6 scale military/action figures, but I figured they miiiiight work in 1:9, so I ordered a few sets. The larger, which is 5mm, best fits 1/4 inch ribbon or lace (but it's a tight fit) while the small 3mm buckle … Continue reading More Dog Collars