Dollhouse Valentines

I was in need of some actual valentines to add to my dollhouse this week, so I thought it would be fun to make some little greetings with art supplies that I already had hanging around my desk...

Pictured here is a heart paper punch from Flying Tiger - but you can get one at any craft store. You'll also need super tiny stickers - these finger nail stickers from OOLY are perfect!

 This satin heart ribbon trim (also from Flyer Tiger) is perfect for mini 'puffy valentines'. All you need to do, is carefully cut out each heart shape with sewing scissors.

So there you have it - it couldn't be any easier to make 1:12 scale valentines! All you really need is a heart punch, some scrap paper and heart trim.

Display your mini valentines prominently in your favorite room. My mom just found this adorable handmade, blue box of chocolates for me at a dollhouse shop in Lancaster, PA. Isn't it cute?

I hope you enjoyed this cute idea for your own mini space today. 

By the way, I've just started an Instagram feed all about Zoe's Dreamhouse! 

You can follow along here.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
xo Lady Lucas (& Zoe!)

It's the Little Things...

Well, my dollhouse makeover is almost complete - but I'm not ready to reveal the whole thing just yet! In the meantime, I wanted to share with you some little touches that make the whole thing come together, like this bold fruit assortment that adds some color to the Orangery.

In the kitchen I have my summer foods on display like a watermelon, ears of corn and a gallon of fudge swirl ice cream. The tub of ice cream is one of my favorite items ever!

The pink sewing machine finally has a spot on Zoe's craft table. For the 'how to' on how to make your own check out: Drab to Fab: Mini Sewing Machine Tutorial

I refinished a rusty frame with acrylic lavender paint, then added a cute cat doodle inside to compliment the hall stairs. The tiny mouse I used on the staircase used to be available in the miniature aisle of A.C. Moore. Not sure if they still have one, but everyone seems to have a fairy garden aisle these days!

xo Lady Lucas

PS - Check out this new mini wall art collection exclusively intended for dollhouse kids rooms & nurseries on Etsy:

Drab to Fab: Mini Sewing Machine Tutorial

My dollhouse renovation continues, and probably will for a few more months, but I've been itching to get to the fun part - which is getting all the miniatures ready to fill each room! I've had this tiny, metal sewing machine for many years. It's manufactured by Darice and I would guess you can find the same one in any craft store such as A.C. Moore or Michael's. 

To take your own mini sewing machine from drab to fab - follow these simple instructions:

- Make sure the sewing machine is free from any dirt or dust. Remove any dirt with a Q-Tip.

- Coat the entire item with a thin layer of nail polish. I used light pink, but lavender would look great too!

- Allow the sewing machine to dry completely before adding another thick coat of nail polish. 

- Once your mini machine is completely dry, you can add details with acrylic paint such as a heart, or little knobs. A toothpick or skewer dipped in paint is perfect for this part.

Thank you for reading & for stopping by!

xo Lady Lucas

This tutorial was inspired by the pink sewing machine accessory that Zoe uses on this cute paper doll sheet that can be found in my Etsy shop:

Dollhouse Update

Just wanted to update you on my dollhouse renovation this week. I've finished the exterior painting and started repainting the shutters today. Also, here are some furniture pieces I hope to refinish as well and some accessories that I CANNOT wait to add inside! 

The colors for the outside are magenta, dusty rose, mint green and soft grey. I'm hoping to continue the pastel palate inside as well for all of the rooms.

Hope you are all having a lovely start to May!

xo Lady Lucas

Dollhouse Reno Challenge 2017

This month, Linzer Lane is featured in the super cute magazine Dollshouse & Miniature Scene. It's such an honor to be included in such a lovely publication! The zine, which is available at my local Barnes & Noble in NYC, can also be found online here.

When I went home this weekend to load up the van for our move, my mom suggested I take my childhood dollhouse with me and renovate it anyway I like. She did such a lovely job on it when I was a little girl, I never thought of changing it, but 20 years of display has shown its wear. I've never lived in an apartment large enough to house this adorable little mansion (below), but now that we have the room I am SO excited to renovate this baby!!

Do you have a dollhouse from childhood that needs a face lift? How about a new one that you want to decorate? Leave a comment below with your info so I can add you to future posts and interview you about your progress.

xo Lady Lucas

Can't wait to get going? Purchase these adorable pieces of instant dollhouse wall art in my etsy shop!