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Mini Classroom for Brenda
School is starting again. A year ago I would have predicted “The Brenda’s” would currently be discussing how our friends are preparing their classrooms for the year while we were engaging in other activities. Life is definitely unpredictable and we are both decorating classrooms- one for real and another in miniature. Brenda Pendleton and I…
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A Path for Elyse to Follow
One day while walking the dogs, I discovered a dried weed with tiny brown flowers. The size of the weed and the flowers seemed ideal for a miniature project, so I took some home to experiment with. I envisioned a field of flowers and my thoughts immediately turned to Elyse Bell, a former student of…
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Make a traditional black graduation cap.
This hat is easy to make and takes only a few materials. The cap is in 1:12 scale and is made of felt to look like wool. The board on this graduation cap is sized to replicate a 12 inch board in real life, which is a bit larger than most caps sold today. Instructions…
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Make a satin graduation hat with two-color tassel.
This mini mortarboard is hanging on the fencepost next to Elyse’s path in the “Follow Your Path” post. Its satin finish mimics that of modern graduation attire and would make a thoughtful gift for a graduate or a great addition to a miniature graduation party scene. It’s a bit tricky to preserve the satin finish…
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Easy Miniature Graduation Tassel
It’s graduation season again. This 1;12 scale tassel is so tiny and adorable, every graduate you know needs one in their congratulations card. The project takes very few tools and materials and is easy to create in just minutes! Supplies and tools you need: Cut a length of floss about 4 inches long. Separate one…
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