Have moved onto the bathroom and began to experiment with the whole potion thing. This was a very bog standard DHE pine bathroom set which I crackled. Then I added the lovely chair from Angela and a bespaq plant holder.
It's not quite finished yet but most of the gaps are filled. Lots of goodies around the bath, chocolates from a lovely Ebay seller and my first lotion bottles and of course her cat and a good book from Treefeathers.
As I made all these extra shelves every where it's only right that I fill them. I have been astounded by how much beads cost, especially larger ones. Now I know you worked this out a long time ago but never having been a crafter I am only just discovering ways of getting things cheaply. Anyway I have begun buying bits of costume jewellery from Sainsburys when they are 50% off, yes I know I should also go to local car boot sales and trawl through but we have so much football and tennis going on at the weekends that I just can't face them. I am a terribly lazy shopper and Sainsburys is about as far as I go most weeks.
These lotion and perfume bottles are made from necklaces that I have broken up. They were just the right colours.
One of David Ward's kittens is sitting in the wash bowl, are mine the only cats that sit in sinks? One of Nikki's dragon eggs is there ready for making her face mask and a couple of fluffy towels.
As you can see I still have plants to make for the corner.
There are still a few gaps here, I have been good and waited rather than just fill it up with what I have left. Really pleased with the perfume bottles and I have made a couple of potion bottles where I have practised with scenic water, not too sure about this yet - practice makes perfect....
The towels are budget flannels that I have just cut to size, they look nice and fluffy.
On the chair is one of Nikki's fabulous pumpkins and The Wizard of Oz from Dateman Books.
Just a few finishing touches and I will only have the kitchen left to do in the house. Getting there!
Oh and my lovely giant tortoise is from Jenny Kelm a great way to move your books around.
There seems to be quite a big space in the middle of this room, I think I might have to have a look at Glenda's lovely rugs.
Love how you've arranged your Bathroom Janice. Love the Chair by Angela, she is one lovely lady, she makes the lovely chopping boards I use for my miniature food.
ReplyDeleteI managed to win the Black & Purple confection on Ebay, can't wait to see what it looks like in the flesh. Found some miniature feather boa in craft section of our local shop, which may well match.
Gosh, you've completely transformed that bathroom set! It's a huge bathroom too and so much to view! I spied Nikki's little pumpkin! lol My Hogwarts one is the smallest room and I am so stuck on what to do in bathroom. I keep coming up with all different ideas, but still unsure.
ReplyDeleteMichelle xxx
Happy to make any rug to order, Janice :) - I'd be proud to have one in your witch setting, which is quite simply fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so enjoying wandering around and poking my nose in interesting corners.
Glenda
El cuarto de baño a quedado realmente magnifico, los botes de perfumes estan muy bien,saludos
ReplyDeleteIt looks fabulous, I love the finish that you've done on the furniture, I especially love the washstand and the mirror :) And I'm going to stal your idea and paint the bathtub black in my Poe house :D There's so many little things to look at, fab job :)
ReplyDeleteIra
I love the bathroom Janice it is so beautifully colourful, thats why I adore your house, I love colour for witches! That tortoise table is cool!I love the little soaps on the side of the bath. The sink unit is wonderful too! You have more patience than me with making bottles. I love the look but I always superglue myself to the beads and Im sure theres a little pixie on my shoulder that makes me drop them and lose them everytime I try to have a go!! So if you ever want to do swap of anything you can make me bottles from beads as yours are FAB!! Love Kate xxxxa
ReplyDeleteEse baño te esta quedando absolutamente genial!!!
ReplyDeleteMe encantan todos los dertallitos que has puesto.
besitos ascension
Oh you got one of David Wards kittens ! I almost bought one too, I like the ones dangling from shelves :0)
ReplyDeleteYou are getting on brilliantly Janice, this is a wonderful room and I love your idea with the jewellry,
julie xxx
OOh a great project. Stopped by via Nikki's blog - love the dresses too. How original. Can't wait to see what you do next. I like the three floor idea; seems 1 floor is never enough. ha!
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Janice, are you sure this is a bathroom for a witch and not a princess? You have done very very well with the perfume bottles, quaint and colourful, they promise both enchanting fragrance and naughty magic LOL :). Love em all. Your have painted the furniture very convincingly as well. I love all the colours!
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie, thanks for all your interest. I am sure you will love your mannequin. I was really tempted!
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Janice
Hi Michelle, I have been lucky cos it is a big space to enjoy. I just love this spray paint, so quick and it makes so much difference.
ReplyDeleteIs your Hogwarts bathroom going to be for students or teachers. I have always fancied the prefects bathroom full of wizardry luxury.
Hope you are feeling better.
Regards,
Janice
Hi Ira, I love the black bath,sink and toilet they seem so naughty and dangerous.Go for it!
ReplyDeleteHi Kate, thank you so much. I enjoyed making the lotions and potions cos it is possible to make a whole lot in one go. I just used normal PVA glue. I struggle with super glue too and usually end up with all my fingers glued together!
ReplyDeleteHi Sans, the bottles are a little decadent aren't they. That's one of the benefits of using jewellery pieces as the beads all match nicely.
ReplyDeleteHi Chris, thanks for stopping by. Hope you come back soon.
ReplyDeleteOla Ascension y Sangrario,
ReplyDeletemuchas gracias para visitar mi Blog. Pienso voy a gustar hacer mi tienda pronto.
Saludos
Hi Julie,
ReplyDeleteI have a few of David's cats now they are great value I think. I was really tempted by the climbers too but he didn't have any black ones.
Hope you get time to recover before Scotland.
Regards,
Janice