The Timekeeper’s Shop: Working on the Exterior

 Hello everyone,

How are you all? I hope you are doing well and that you had a great weekend. Today I wanted to share a little update on the progress of my latest project, The Timekeeper’s Shop, which I am currently building live during the TV show on Net TV, Hello min hemm?

During the show, I have the pleasure of working alongside the presenter Malcolm Pisani, who is such a kind and wonderful person. 

Even though we had never met before, we instantly clicked, and it has made the whole experience even more enjoyable.

This time, I focused mostly on the exterior of the shop. I worked on bricking the lower section beneath the display window and shaping the small roof above it, which really started to give the façade its character.

I also paved the pavement using cardboard slabs that I carefully made and painted myself. It is amazing how these small details can completely transform the look of the piece.

I have to say, I am really happy with how everything is coming together. I especially love the colour scheme I chose for the shop, as it gives it a warm and inviting feel.

Working on this project during the show means that the process is a little slower than usual, as I am also explaining each step to the audience and showing how everything is achieved. But at the same time, it makes the journey even more special, as I get to share the creative process in real time.

Below, I am also sharing a short video clip from the show so you can see part of the process and how the project is coming together on screen.

I am so happy how it is turning out.

That is all for today. I hope you enjoyed this little progress update. Make sure to stay tuned for the next steps as The Timekeeper’s Shop continues to take shape.

Take care and see you soon.

Hugs,

Rebecca xxx

Miniature Cherry Blossoms in Bloom.

Hello everyone,

I hope you had a lovely weekend. As always, it has been quite a busy time, filled with preparations, projects, and ideas constantly flowing. But on Saturday evening, I felt the need to slow things down and take a little pause. No dolls house fair preparations, no TV show projects, no new design concepts. Just something simple, peaceful, and made purely for the joy of creating.

I wanted to do something with my hands, something delicate and calming, and something that would allow me to relax and simply enjoy the process. So I decided to create a miniature cherry blossom tree in a pot.

It has been quite some time since I last made flowers, and with spring now in the air, it felt like the perfect moment to return to it. What truly inspired me was a nearby cherry blossom tree in my neighbourhood. It happened to be growing in a pot, which made it even more charming and unique. I found myself stopping to admire it more than once, and I knew I had to try and recreate that feeling in miniature form.

 

Out came the paper, floral wire, and my trusted paper punches, and I began the process. There is something incredibly soothing about working on flowers. Each tiny petal, each small detail, requires patience and care, but it also allows your mind to rest. Slowly, piece by piece, the little tree started to come together.

 

I found myself completely immersed in the process, enjoying every moment of it. No pressure, no deadlines, just quiet creativity. And sometimes, those are the most meaningful projects of all.

 

When it was finished, I stepped back and looked at it, and I have to say, I truly love how it turned out. It feels soft, delicate, and full of that gentle springtime atmosphere. A small piece, but one that brings a sense of calm and happiness.

 

It also reminded me how important it is to take these little moments for ourselves, even when life gets busy. To create something simply because we want to, not because we have to. Here is a short video so you can see the details.

So this is all for today. A small, peaceful project, just for me, and a reminder of the beauty in slowing down. Keep tuned for the next updates and latest news.    

Take care and see you soon,

 

Rebecca xxx

My First Needle Felt Miniatures

 Hello everyone,

How are you all? I hope you are doing well. It has been a little while since my last post, but I have been quite busy working on new miniatures, preparing for the Dolls House Fair in Schiedam, and continuing with my new project for the TV show, 'The Timekeeper’s Shop'.

Alongside all of this, I always try to take a little time to create something just for myself; pieces that simply make me happy. After working on 'The Mouse House in The Sewing Room' project, I felt inspired to try something completely new… needle felting.

 

I had never tried it before in my life, but I thought, why not? Let’s give it a go. I must admit, it came with a few pricked fingers along the way...... completely my fault and very unnecessary! But after a bit of practice, I slowly started to get the hang of it.

 My very first tiny miniature was an adorable little teddy bear, which I named Rupert. He may not be perfect, but as we all know, practice makes perfect. I still find him absolutely charming, and he has now found his home in the Little Angels Toy Shop, where I am sure he is very happy.

As Easter approached, I felt a little disappointed that I hadn’t really created anything for the season. So I decided to make a miniature bunny. I must say, I absolutely loved working on this one, especially his tiny carrot! He is called Hoppy the Bunny, and I think he turned out just perfectly.

I am also sharing a small reel so you can see just how tiny he really is.

So this is all for today. I hope you enjoyed this little experiment into something new. I will be sharing more miniatures that I have been working on very soon, so make sure to stay tuned for the next update.

Take care and see you soon,

 

Rebecca xxx