Saturday, December 11, 2010

Sugar plum fairy's cottage

I'd always wanted to do a Sugar plum fairy's cottage out of the Greenleaf Sugarplum kit. But when I received my free kit for this year's miniatures.com creating contest, I decided to make it into the cottage, against my better judgement. In my opinion, the proportions were wrong. I should've gone with my first instinct and made it into a chocolate shop. Given it wasn't working from the start, I never had much motivation to keep going. It isn't finished, and I am a bit disappointed with it, but with a few borrowed minis from my other projects, I managed to fill it enough to enter the contest.

I still want to make the Sugarplum into my real Sugar plum fairy cottage in future. And finish it the way I'd originally intended.




17 comments:

Matxalen said...

Beautiful cottage. I lov´it all details

Linda said...

are you serious!!! omg woman i love that!!! the fireplace is inspired!!! love it love it love it!!! :D Linda x

Norma said...

I really like this little cottage Shannon, I've never seen this kit before. Thanks for sharing :)

Les Miniatures de Béatrice said...

Very nice details!I love this little cottage!!!!!!

Les Miniatures de Béatrice said...

Very nice details!I love this beautiful little cottage!!!!!!

rosanna said...

It's so sweet. Sugar Plum fairy would love it. Rosanna

Patty said...

Shannon, I love the cottage! How darling you have fixed it up, I really love the wallpaper that you have used!!!!! Too sweet!!

Michelle's Mad World said...

I can't think why you're disappointed with this at all! It's wonderful and the fireplace is fabulous!

Michelle xx

Knotty By Nature said...

Love this! Love the clors, the sofa, the side table, the whole look and feel of everything. I think you did gorgeous work! Also, thanks for the demo on how to raise the Greenleaf attic - great info.

Irene said...

It's a sweet little property and you've made a lovely job of it.

Lena said...

Beutiful cottage!
I really love it with all the nice pastel colours and details!

Merry Christmas / Lena!

Margaret said...

I love your cottage, must have missed this post. Also love the washstand with your pitcher and boxes. I would love to make one.

Eva said...

OH! I have missed this post...I love fairies and for sure I love your cottage...love the upper bed and all this beautiful details. Congratulations!!

A Little More Minis said...

Hi Sharon,

I love your work!
It is very inspiring :)

Warmest wishes, Jollie

KC-Design said...

I love your sweet cottage with all the beautiful details!
And I agree with Norma: I have never seen this kit before.
Great work!!!

Karin

Josje said...

My comment is a bit late as you've posted this over a month ago, but I had not seen it yet.
I don't see what is wrong with the cottage. In fact, I think it is gorgeous! Especially that first photo...love it!!

KC-Design said...

It is so beautiful, I love it!
Karin