I have discovered that it is common knowledge amongst those making their own miniatures, that everything has another use.
Every cap on toothpaste, water or mini sized container cannot be thrown away. It just might be useful, one day!
I have made baskets using the cup for washing liquid, by winding twine around it.
I have made mini skateboards from Magnum sticks: that was hard cod we had to eat the yummy ice lollies for the sticks. I would like to thank hubby for his contribution.
It does mean when I am shopping I am now more likely to be considering the packaging rather than the content. It is contagious too as poor hubby carefully checks if something might be useful! Or it might be I have yelled once too often when something is being tossed into the garbage.
There is nothing like the satisfaction of making rubbish look like something else in your dolls house!
I have read a warning though that if there is any evidence of a hoarding gene in the family, this might be a dangerous hobby.
I am off to make cushions for Santa’s throne/ chair. That was made using ice lolly sticks. Should be ironing Nah.
Mabs August 2018
Making miniatures for fun 