Wednesday 2 October 2013

Parcels for Slug and Jiggers.....

I have made these parcel packs for Slug and Jiggers that I think I am going to hang from the ceilings with 'invisible' thread.
 They are orders waiting for Hogwart's students to come and collect. Simply pieces of balsa covered with parchment/baking paper and then labelled with a few familiar names. The string is embroidery thread that I have separated to make thinner and then coated with PVA to stiffen it up.
 Plus a couple of crates for the potion workshop on the first floor.
The dragon eggs are actually wasabi peas that I will grunge up a little more. A much better use for them than actually eating them, yuk! Definitely an acquired taste and I have yet to acquire it!

16 comments:

  1. What great ideas, the parcels will be magically hanging in space?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hi Margaret, yes the idea is that they look like they are simply floating near the ceiling. I will try anyway!!

      Delete
  2. They all look marvelous. I love seeing what everyday things can be turned into mini stuff!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hi John, it certainly helps to save the pennies for more interesting minis.

      Delete
  3. Love the parcels Janice! Such a brillaint idea, and I love the little labels and the thread!
    Also love those filled crates! Can't wait to see more proegress on the upstairs of the apothecary :D

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hi Michael, I am getting there little by little. How goes your wonderful projects?

      Delete
  4. You've been busy all Summer I see! :o)

    Love the little parcels they look very good and the parchment makes perfect packaging! ;o)

    LOL Wasabi peas, I think they are ghastly too and you have found a far better use for them! ;o)

    Good to see you back!
    Michelle xx

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hi Michelle, I am eagerly awaiting the erection of your new workshop it sounds perfect!

      Delete
  5. Hello Janice,
    The incredible and originale miniatures you make always put a smile on my face. What an imagination. Excellent work!
    Big hug,
    Giac

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hi Giac, sometimes I have too many ideas and I end up flitting around too much. One day I will finish something!!

      Delete
  6. I love the parcels Janice! I think that brown paper packages tied up with strings really is one of my Fave- or- ite things! hehe Your crates are looking really good too! What a creative use for wasabi peas, Dragon eggs! How clever!

    elizabeth

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hi Eilzabeth, I am not too happy with the string and have been looking at crochet thread this week as a better option for more parcels for the other shops. It looks a little heavy I think but....I am not, not, not going to change them. Move on Janice!!

      Delete
  7. I love the idea of the parcels floating near the ceiling. The bundles of parcels look great.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Thank you, I am hoping I can work out how to achieve the look!!

    ReplyDelete

I really appreciate all comments that readers take the time to leave. I try to reply to all of them.