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Sunday, February 3, 2013

Miniature Inspiration

Today I thought I would share what it was that inspired me to the fall in love with Miniatures.
One day I was looking for ideas on how I could display my little needle~felts.  I just happened to stumbled upon a blog called :  Baking in Miniature  This is a Blog by Miniature Artist Roxanne Fern.  She also has an adorable shop on Etsy called Baking in Miniature
Her Photo's drew me in....
There was something so sweet and inviting about her work.
The colors were so soft and pretty
Looking at them... Inspired me.  It felt like a spark was Ignited inside of me.
I was amazed by her talent.  I kept thinking "How did she do that" lol  They are so tiny.. so cute :-)
That is where my love of miniatures was created in that moment of looking at amazement at Roxanne's Work and the Beautiful Bakery she had created.  I was compelled ( that is the best word to describe it) to create a bakery of my own :-)
She Inspired me! 

Since that time almost 2 years ago Roxanne and I have become friends.  I have purchased many of her beautiful miniatures and display them proudly in many of my photo shoots.
She amazes me to this day as she continues to create such unique and very detail pieces.
I still find myself saying quite frequently....  "How did she do that"

Yesterday I received the most Beautiful Miniatures from Roxanne
Now I use them in my very own bakery!!
This is a little set I put together for my next photo shoot, most of the pieces are Roxanne's. The little flowers were a sweet gift :-)
I sent her a picture of some miniature paper flowers and she created them for me That night!
"How does she do that" lol

She makes the sweetest little miniature cookbooks and recipe boxes in addition to many miniatures for a mini kitchen or bakery.  That little recipe box is filled with tiny recipe cards!  She goes above and beyond for realism.  See the little calendar in the back ground that is her's also :-)
I can't thank her enough for giving me the Inspiration to Create Miniatures.  You just never know who will inspire you... it is such a gift!  I have found such Love and Happiness in my Tiny Miniature World and a lot of Smiles :0)  Thank~you so much Roxanne!




19 comments:

  1. Oh Catherine you are soooo Sweet! You have truly made my day...week...month...year! I am so very happy to have inspired you so. Do you know that your felted creations inspire me too? and your mini Bakery is to die for! I'm sure we will continue to inspire Each Other for many years to come dear friend :o) xx Big Hugs xx Now stop making me *blush* Roxanne

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  2. It's fabulous! This is a nice place. I like the atmosphere.
    Bye Faby

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  3. :0) Big Hugs XXX Roxanne and the sincerest gratitude ~ truly ~!!!

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  4. I love her blog!!! I also discovered it a long time ago, when I was starting making miniatures and she was one of my inspirations too:)
    Hugs, Candy:)

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    1. Thanks so much for sharing that Candy! I bet Roxanne will love knowing that :-)
      <3 Catherine

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  5. Nice post, Catherine! Everything is so pretty and wonderfully shabby in Roxanne's shop. I love following her latest creations, and yours too! :-) xo Jennifer

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    1. Thank~you Jennifer ... you are Soooo Sweet :0)
      <3 Catherine

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  6. très jolie pâtisserie. Vous avez su mettre en valeur votre travail et celui de Roxanne !
    rosethé-Minima

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  7. Hello Catherine,
    Thank you for sharing the pictures. Very inspirational and beautiful shop. I can't wait to see your next project
    Big hug,
    Giac

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  8. Can't help myself anylonger...l am going to have to give it a try making some miniatures! Thanks for lovely inspiration! It's more than 20 years since l made anything like that ( never have made anything sooo perfect though)...but l have fallen in love with the world of miniatures all over again! Pam :-)

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    1. YaY...! That is what I really hoped for to light that fire of inspiration for someone! You made my day :-) I can't wait to see what you create!!

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  9. Beautiful images and well-presented, too! I can see why you were inspired by Roxanne's soft, feminine work...it is so pretty! And the surprise gifts she sent are delicate and lovely! What amazing talent!
    Thanks so much for sharing your story and pix, Catherine:)
    Hugs!

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    1. Thank~you so much for sharing such sweet and thoughtful comments Beverly :-)
      <3 Catherine

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  10. Dearest Catherine! You are so sweet! What a grateful heart you have! I know your friend is so happy she could inspire you and now you are inspiring others! You inspire me with your beautiful, sweet and high quality made goodies and Blythe dresses! I love your mini's and it would be such fun to try and make some! I am so thankful I found you and have had the pleasure of getting to know you! You are a sweetheart and very talented and creative! Beautiful photos sweet friend! Sending you much love! Paula xoxo

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    1. My Sweet Soul Sister :-) You are the Best!!
      Love and Hugs to you Dear Heart <3

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    2. Thank you my sweet soul sister! YOU are the best sweetie! Love and hugs to you dearest heart!!! xoxo

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