show and tell

i love weekends! spending time with my little family, visiting friends and relatives, avoiding housework (unconsciously)going to our favourite places and most excitingly finding amazing fairs or shows that are held once a year. we were lucky enough to have our local hall host a doll, bear and craft show and we went along as a family to see some of the what might be on show. we were blown away by the amazing men and women who obviously have a passion for this kind of craft. i am kicking myself for not taking my camera! each stall had the biggest array of bear or dolls you could imagine, it was very hard not to spend too much. they also had a display of miniatures and i think that might very well become a passion of mine! very clever and intricate. lili had money burning a hole in her pocket so and just had to buy something.

this is what lili chose... it is only very small it fits in the palm of your hand and is filled with a lovely fragrance.

it is the sweetest little collectible ever.

i couldnt go past this little lady...

something about her caught my eye.

she looks like she would be a fair but firm mummy who always made sure her young ones had enough to eat.

this rabbit makes me want to learn crocheting even more, (note to self...ring Gail!)

and of course as always i bought something for each of the girls

yes they are miniature toys, they are tiny like the size of your thumb and only cost $1 each! i couldnt leave them there.

so each of us girls got a 'treasure' for the day

i am working on shabbying up a shadow box for all of our miniatures.

look at this little carriage, it is so tiny and oh so cute!

nothing special about this guy but he was only $1 and i couldnt leave him all alone once i had taken his animals!

the best thing about the show is that i learnt a hell of a lot about the process of doll and bear making and of porcelain and china products. oh and that hobbyrama is in stafford and that is where i will find my miniatures!

dont forget to click on the pictures to enlarge them and enter my giveaway if you havent already done so.

have a great week

%^_^% rosey