Instructions Step 1: Join the message boards of some websites designed specifically for miniature doll collectors. You will find links in the Resources section. From meeting those who share your interests, your collection (and enthusiasm) will only grow. Fellow collectors who have managed to get more than one of a particular doll will often barter, sell or give away extras. Step 2:...
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Instructions Step 1: Look in toy stores. Some toy cars like the old Matchbox varieties or the once-popular mini-machines are sometimes among the best models of classic car types that you can get your hands on. Matchbox enthusiasts even have their own "community hall" online where members talk about buying and selling. Step 2: Find classic car enthusiasts offline. Many classic car...
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Instructions Things You’ll Need: Sheetwood specific to your project Stain Step 1: Look at your local do-it-yourself store for the wood you need. Find the section of the store that shows one of these names for the product--sheetwood or veneer. Step 2: See what products are available at a craft store. Basswood is great for building miniatures and has a light, smooth finish...
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Instructions Select 1/43-Scale Farm Toys Step 1: Choose 1/43-scale farm toys by manufacturer, brand or type. Farm vehicles could include combines, all-terrain vehicles or horse trailers. Animals, buildings, human figures and farm implements are also available as 1/43-scale farm toys. Step 2: Find unusual items, since a miniature version is available for just about every piece of...
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Instructions Things You’ll Need: Small boxes Empty Milk and Juice Cartons Glue Glue Sticks Scissors Wrapping Paper Construction Paper Paint, Crayons or Makers Large Slab of Cardboard Tape Popsicle Sticks Pencils Step 1: Take your slab of cardboard and lay it down on the floor. Gather your boxes and all of your materials. Cover the boxes and cartons with...
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Instructions Things You’ll Need: Brown paper bags Decoupage glue Lampshade Spray bottle Hot glue gun Glue sticks Foam brush Ribbon/decorative cord Miniatures (optional) Step 1: Purchase a new white, off-white or light tan lampshade, or use a recycle one. Look at yard sales for old light-colored lampshades that are still in good condition. Check in secondhand or...
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Instructions Things You’ll Need: Pens Pencils Paper Cardboard Poster board Laminate Strategy games Dice Game markers Step 1: Play as many different strategy games as you can. There are classic strategy games, such as chess checkers; war games, like Axis & Allies and Risk; and many others. Write down what you like about each game. Try to get some ideas. Step...
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Instructions Things You’ll Need: Miniature cattle At least 2 acres of pasture Shelter Step 1: Select which breed of miniature cattle you wanted. Currently there are 26 breeds of miniature cattle, all with different traits, so your reason for having the miniature cattle will determine the choice of breed. Step 2: Make sure there are at least 2 acres available for the...
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Instructions Things You’ll Need: Dress form to fit miniature doll Fabric, beads, feathers and lace, depending on the style of dress Step 1: Decide whether to sew clothes yourself or buy them ready-made. Step 2: Measure the miniature doll to determine the dress size. There are standard sizes. Step 3: Research the history of fashion for the miniature doll you plan to...
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Instructions Step 1: Research the miniature lamp market and history. Two books to check out are "Miniature Lamps II" by Ruth E. Smith and "Miniature Lamps Pricing Guide" by Marjorie Hulsebus. "Those Fascinating Little Lamps" by John Solverson offers more in-depth information about collecting lamps. The book is out of print, but you may be able to check it of your local library, or buy if...
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Instructions Things You’ll Need: 8-inch flower pot Potting soil Miniature amaryllis bulbs Shovel Step 1: Purchase an 8-inch flower pot and fill it with potting soil. Place 3 miniature amaryllis bulbs halfway into the soil. The upper half of the bulb must be above the soil. Step 2: Place the pot in a mild weather location. Miniature amaryllis grow well in most climates...
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Instructions Step 1: Decide on the kind of cow you want. There are milking cows, bulls and cows for breeding, rodeo animals and critters that serve as novelty pets. Step 2: Choose the breed. There are more than 25 miniature breeds, ranging in weight from 250 1000 pounds. The most popular minis are the Dexter, the Hereford and the Lowline Angus. That's because of their docile...
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Instructions Eyes Step 1: Shih-tzus can develop ectropion, an inherited disease that causes the lower eyelid to droop. The exposed eyeball can develop conjunctivitis or inflammation. Most dogs are treated with ointment or drops, while those with more challenging cases face surgery. Many toy dogs suffer from entropion, a condition that makes the eyelid turn inward. Eyelashes and fur can...
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Instructions Things You’ll Need: Miniature muffin tin Vegetable spray Frozen puff pastry Granny Smith apples Aged cheddar cheese Glass measuring cup Eggs and milk or cream Thyme Step 1: Spray your miniature muffin tins with vegetable spray and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Step 2: Cut 2-inch circles out of the puff pastry. Place these in the bottom of the muffin...
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Instructions Things You’ll Need: 3 cups chocolate chip mint ice cream 1 1/2 cups half-and-half 6 Tbsp. non-dairy whipped topping 2 Tbsp. miniature chocolate chips or chocolate shavings Step 1: Put the half-and-half in a blender or food processor, and add the mint chocolate chip ice cream. Turn the blender on low until the ice cream and half-and-half is mixed, then increase...
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Hi, I'm Rachel for Expert Village. Now to finish our beautiful picture tree, we need to put the pictures of course in. So we're going to use the miniature clothesline pins and we're just going to clip it to the flower. This way of course if we get tired of the pictures we can always change them and put different ones in. And for different occasions we can put it with different flowers, with...
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Instructions Things You’ll Need: Miniature rake
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Assorted toys Step 1: Prime your mind. The mere thought of going to play in your Zen sandbox should fill you with instant serenity. Capitalize on that serenity by sitting quietly for a few moments near the sandbox, deeply breathing in and out, and offering all your stresses to the universe so you don't have to deal with...
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