The Building of... THE PRIORS ... a doll room

Happy almost 2020 I did not get much done in the doll room this Christmas, I tried...I played catch up BIG TIME, but it was just not to be for this year. Many a doll is dressed up and ready but the dioramas just never got finished. I guess sometimes life is just like that and family comes first. What I did get done was The Purple Cafe I managed to change out some dolls near the airport Giselle and Harry are getting ready for Christmas, I'm hoping their house might get turned into a home in 2020 Another couple working on the decorations are May and Psyched, who are also awaiting an upgraded home. A few random street scenes  HAPPY NEW YEAR AND HAVE A GOOD 2020

This is a good time for Christmas booklets and supermarket brochures    Many a front facing card and other goodies can be utilised for our dolls.  I also found a lot of wine bottle labels. When I cut out the labels I included the bottles so I could match them up. These green Sindy's bottles looked a little blank so I added some green to give them a more realistic look. I'm working on making my own bottles and will be posting about that in the New Year. I also found food a lot of gift ideas and food..food..food! For these I cut foam core to size a mix of 3mm, 5mm and 10mm boards. For cutting you will need a craft knife  For the cases of bee r I glued two 10mm boards together I also used a (printer) paper backing on some to give a cleaner looking finish. Rather than just gluing (glue stick) the picture on I left the edges to make things more secure. I did add tape as well  .................

Starting with the basics Knife/Cutter This has a snap blade and you can buy refills  Scissors I have one pair for cutting anything and others that a just for paper or fabric etc Rulers Clear are good, mettle works well when using a cutting knife. Glue Hot glue Now as you can see I do like a good glue....any sort of glue! It depends on the job as to what glue you will need. Tape One of my favourite is electricians tape, plus masking tape and double sided tape Foamcore board These come in black or white and in many sizes. The white can be found in three thicknesses 3mm, 5mm, 10mm. You can build a LOT using foamboard. Cutting Mat  I use a large one and would say this is a must have Bradle  For making holes Sandpaper and block  Tweezers Dentist Spatula  Used like a shoe horn to help get those pesky shoes on! Brushes You need some very fine ones for detail and maybe a bigger one to use wit