DIY Miniature Muffin Pan

Sorry it's been a while since my last post. I am still here.  It's just that Summer is a very busy time for us with all the swimming, fishing, camping and much more.  However, I did find the time to make a mini for you.  I started out with a tray that comes with the Big Breakfast that you get from Mcdonald's.

I cut out a piece that looked about the right size for what I was wanting to do first.

miniature muffin pan

This it the piece that I ended with.

silver miniature muffin tin

Then I painted it with some metallic silver nail polish.

miniature kitchen accessories

I am happy with the final result.  I may have to do another kitchen scene soon with the little collection I've started of diy miniature kitchen accessories.

Trash To Treasure: DIY Miniature Chair

diy mini chair

I'm very happy with myself at the moment.  I wasn't certain it would work out but I am pleased with the results of my new chair.

This is how is started.  I cut it from an old softener bottle.

Then I covered it with an old rag with tacky glue.

diy miniature chair

Last, I added legs and a pillow.  So what do you think?

Trash to Treasure: Diy Miniature Art

magazine pictures for miniatures

I ordered my kids a free local Conservation magazine that we use for our homeschool activities (if you are interested in such things click here to check out my mammahood blog One Clever Mom).

The pictures above are ones that I cut out of those magazines.  I then added card stock to the back of them.

Diy miniature art

I may add frames later.

diy miniature pictures

I love free/affordable minis and I love sharing them with all of you which is why I do these Trash to Treasure posts.  I hope that you find these ideas helpful.

Trash to Treasure: Miniature Diy Lamps

diy miniature lamps using lids and game pieces

I keep a collection of toothpaste caps and cosmetic lids for making my mini lamps.  Also, a while back I purchased a bag full of random game pieces for $2 at a 2nd hand shop that are great for mini lamps as well.

diy miniature lamps

I added little beads on top of the lids.

diy miniature modern lamp

diy miniature lamp

I'm pretty happy with the results.

I've also considered, but haven't tried yet, putting washi tape on the lids?  Or maybe modge podge some napkins or small print material on the lids for patterned lamp shades?  What do you think?