Alice in Wonderland - Inspiration Tim Burton by Miri

One of my artists has developed this diorama with inspiration taken from Tim Burton's movie Alice in Wonderland. The illustrated cardboard cut outs are by Erin Forsyth.

Dollhouses and Miniatures Convention, Massey University, Albany: Labour Weekend

I have attended the Dollhouses and Miniatures Convention at Massey University in Albany. This university looks like a Spanish or Italian monastery. It is quite charming. But what is more charming are these little houses that were on display, including scenes from Narnia, and Harry Potter.

Scenes from the Hobbit:

Scenes from Harry Potter:

Scenes from Narnia: The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe:

Then there are numerous other scenes:

Extra Feminine Toy Theatre - Marie Antoinette in 'Keeping up Appearances'

It's been quite a long time since I've shared some of my own altered art projects. As with keeping what is dearest to me at the moment (toy theatre/theater) I have constructed a much larger framework for my latest toy theatre.

It is of various scenes of 19th century France, and in particular, toy theatre/theater.

The curtaining is made up of ribbons, and some of these with the pretty rose buds are imported from France. Then I've used a variety of Prima flowers (silk) to decorate the stage top, along with a Mamelok relief die cut.

The bottom of the stage is made up of various scrapbook papers. I've added pearl accents, Brenda Walton embellishments and again extra flowers.

The Hall of Lights below was made by my illustrator William. He also made the theatre scene above, and also the last panel with the floating hot air balloon.

This was fun to work on and I have more scenes yet to come by my illustrator Ed Butler. These will consist of other drawn panels.