Tuesday 9 November 2010

The Emporium Goes Green....& Thank You After Dark

I have spent some time on the Emporium trying to soften up the outside and finishing off a couple of jobs. Firstly I added moss and greenery all around the shop.
I have always used the greenery produced for miniature railways which I can buy easily from all types of craft shops.
It sticks to anything but is a bit messy to use, a bit like when you use glitter, a little bit seems to spread a very long way!
The lead flashing has finished off the edge between the shop front extension and the main front panel. I was going to use this on the roof ridges but decided against it, I thought the tile edges were cleaner and I have put a little bit of moss along the join.
I have been building a collection of toadstools from Nikki and Lory of 64tnt especially for this shop. I have all different colours and sizes.
At the moment I have placed them in little groups around the front bays of the shop. I started with a little patch of the green moss....
.....when this had dried I stuck on a small ball of paper clay which I then covered before 'planting' a variety of smaller toadstools. I will be able to tell if the have stuck firmly when the clay is dry tomorrow. Fingers crossed.
The 'tradesman's side door has been decorated with dried acorns and a tiny pumpkin, flowers from my usual kits and outside lighting from Lorainne of DFLY Miniatures!!
I want to create a warm autumnal feel around the shop to help soften the stark lines on the grey, so lots of flower and vine making still to be done.
A lovely package arrived for me this morning from the extremely talented After Dark After All who has a fabulous selection of items for sale on Etsy. I recently purchased some fab pieces but unfortunately when they arrived a few of the more delicate pieces had snapped off in transit. I wasn't sure what glue to use on the fimo as I have not had much luck with repairs in the past so I contacted the buyer for advice.
She was very helpful and the repairs were successful. Plus I was offered free postage on my next purchase.
 This lovely pumpkin board was my next purchase, doesn't it conjure up Autumn!
 But look what I also found in the package! A very unexpected extra which I adore....all these wickedly spooky pumpkins.
And a bread wreath and ghostly cookies. I know we keep saying it but the artisans we deal with in our little miniature world are simply the nicest of people. Also I think they truly value their customers unlike all the other mainstream shops I have to tackle in my real life.
Thank you, all of you who make my mornings so pleasant!

17 comments:

  1. WOW! I love all the deatails you have put into this ;) Just fabulous!!!

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  2. Getting there! I have got to make sure your witches have somewhere nice to shop!

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  3. It's looking great, Janice - the mossy bits and the addition of mushrooms and pumpkins is inspiring!
    Very welcoming! :))

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  4. Thanks Glenda, I am pleased so far. I do find it hard to create a relaxed look and make things look like they haven't been whipped into shape!

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  5. love the little clumps of toadstools on the bays! Looking Great!

    Victoria :)

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  6. They are sweet Victoria. I have placed the items you kindly made for me in the very un made Roots and Shoots. They have brightened up the whole row of shop carcasses.

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  7. Loving all the items. Especially the mushrooms. The shop is looking very magical!

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  8. very very beautiful! cant wait to see the finished project!

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  9. I love all the pumpkins and mushrooms they look wonderful on the outside of your Emporium xxx

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  10. Its looking lovely Janice. Your little display above the tradesman door is really, really nice :)
    Julia xxx

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  11. La fachada está quedando ideal. El musgo y los hongos la hacen muy agradable. Toda la decoración sobre el escaparate me encanta.
    Tus compras lucen perfectas.
    Besos Clara

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  12. I love the doorway display the best too! Its all amazing, the colours are fab, I love anything spooky with lots of colours or it can look so drab. After Dark minis....ahhh love them, wish I had more luck winning some or more money to buy them from Etsy! Sigh!! Kate xxx

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  13. Thank you everyone. I have had a little bit of time this week and really enjoyed getting creative again. Now I can't wait to begin the larger flower holders.

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  14. Hi Kate. I have only just discovered After Dark when I got lucky on Ebay. Now I lust after some of the rustic food plates for my Leaky Cauldron diners! Christmas maybe?

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  15. I love the scene above the door best! ;o)) I still love YOUR walls the best!!!! Lovely and lumpy just the way I like them! :o))) The moss etc most certainly softens the whole look. :o)

    I bought some of Lory's mushrooms too, aren't they great? I have some tiny loose ones from Nikki too, my Granny Pumpernickle AKA the witchy hat maker is having most of them. :o))

    Michelle xx

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  16. Love the toadstool in the corner and th pumpkins over the door. great touch of fantasy and color!

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  17. The moss does so much! And then you added mushrooms... perfect! Looking great! Super glad my candles could be a part of it :)

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