tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post3203726304273853938..comments2024-03-21T08:23:24.427-07:00Comments on My Miniature Madness: Tasha's Kitchen - Expanding My HorizionsJodi Hipplerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-75221900461832690652021-03-21T08:36:42.766-07:002021-03-21T08:36:42.766-07:00Thanks Megan! I am so glad to know that you like t...Thanks Megan! I am so glad to know that you like the kitchen design and color scheme! Colored cabinets can be polarizing, but I think what Tasha likes best about the navy is that it is colorful and yet still classic. And it is easy to change out the accent color to keep it looking fresh as often as you like!<br />Russ also told me that he drills in all four corners in his real life kitchen projects so now I have it from two crafts people I trust! Thank you! . He also puts masking tape on both the top and bottom of the piece he is cutting to prevent splitting out, mainly on wood projects. I guess if we adopt many of the real life tricks in our mini construction, we'll get better results, too!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-35555514320797957922021-03-20T22:58:59.097-07:002021-03-20T22:58:59.097-07:00I LOVE your daughter's kitchen and I also wish...I LOVE your daughter's kitchen and I also wish I had one like it in real life. She has very good taste! <br />Your innovations are realistic and pleasing to the eye, Jodi. This is going to be one of those room boxes one could just sit and stare at. <br />When I need to cut a square hole in a solid piece of wood, I usually drill holes near all four corners. That way, I have more room to maneuver and don't need to reposition the piece so many times to get into the corners. The idea for scoring before you start cutting with the saw is a good one, I'm going to try that next time because I'm sure it will significantly reduce the risk of the edges splintering. Megan Schetschehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267976778350267276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-80969827277596810112021-03-17T09:13:01.272-07:002021-03-17T09:13:01.272-07:00Thanks you Gonda! I was really behind there for a ...Thanks you Gonda! I was really behind there for a while, too, and it was such a big job to catch up with everyone's projects! But I am so glad you got caught up on Tasha's kitchen and so happy that you like the progress! I hope you are finding time for creative pursuits too!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-15893086940848378662021-03-17T06:05:13.220-07:002021-03-17T06:05:13.220-07:00Yes I am 3 to 4 months behind, but ooh, what a gre...Yes I am 3 to 4 months behind, but ooh, what a great beautiful kitchen you make. I took a good look at all the details, it looks great. And all the bottles you make and all the stuff in the fridge, BEAUTIFUL!Gondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10141441458794152107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-9724544760458115692021-03-15T17:31:53.569-07:002021-03-15T17:31:53.569-07:00That is good to know, Dear Birgit! Thank you! 😁 S...That is good to know, Dear Birgit! Thank you! 😁 Sometimes I think I might chase all of you away with my incessant blogging! And I thank you for giving me confidence that this kitchen will be something that Tasha will be proud to show her friends. 💗<br /><br />I will be sure to include a few cutting boards, and am even considering an entire butcher block for the top of the island. I know mini Tasha will appreciate that! My real life counters here are not solid surface, either, and having that to worry about is not such a treat. I almost went for the Silestone when we had the house built, but the practical side of me got the better and I decided to invest that money into an air conditioner, instead. Every summer when the temperature reaches the 90's I am so happy that I did! I will encourage Tasha, with all of her gourmet prowess and the amount of cooking she does, to invest in the solid surface stuff for her real life kitchen when she buys her first house. Luckily, the Silestone stuff is supposed to be stainproof so if she's still in love with white, she'll be A-OK! 😊Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-17708203743441865902021-03-15T12:01:06.631-07:002021-03-15T12:01:06.631-07:00I really don't think there will ever come a da...I really don't think there will ever come a day when I'll sigh and think "My, this time Jodi's post was a bit too long..." *LOL* As always I've enjoyed to see your newest progress aka the newest miracles you created to the fullest. Everything turned out awesome, gorgeous, realistic and of course drop-dead-beautiful. Tasha will be totally overwhelmed and I already imagine the faces of her friends/visitors when she tells them "My Mom made this for me". It's a special project in every way. <br /><br />And as always I did not only have fun because of your beautiful results but I also learned a lot. These appliances from Elf Miniatures are awesome! What a great thing to have just these super realistic fronts. And I loved your idea to use this white lucite for the counter tops, it fits so well with the wonderful blue. However it made me wonder - would I want something like this in my RL kitchen? Shiny white? Okay, means using a good cutting board EVERY TIME. *grin* So don't forget to add one... ;O) <br /><br />Hugs<br />BirgitBiWuBärhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624262663621307478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-20807720387685295302021-03-14T09:26:55.362-07:002021-03-14T09:26:55.362-07:00Hi Janine! Hooray for your tenacity! I am so happy...Hi Janine! Hooray for your tenacity! I am so happy to see a comment with your smiling face attached to it! 😊<br />I am not sure that I am that much younger - I am 52 now and feeling every bit of it, lol! But the best motivation for my trying out new technology is the fervent will that compels me to attempt to make the kinds of minis that I want to. So, grudgingly, this old dog will try to learn new tricks.😁<br />Thanks so much for reading and supporting my endeavors with your kind words! Sharing this amazing passion with one another is so much more fun, and I am glad that you are posting and inspiring us again, too!<br />Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-9626157115193969482021-03-14T09:18:45.246-07:002021-03-14T09:18:45.246-07:00¡Gracias, Rosa María! ¡Es maravilloso saber que lo...¡Gracias, Rosa María! ¡Es maravilloso saber que lo que comparto es útil para ti! ¡Realmente aprecio sus amables palabras y su apoyo!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-84247403139093164292021-03-14T09:17:17.403-07:002021-03-14T09:17:17.403-07:00¡Muchas gracias, Marian! Es maravilloso tener el a...¡Muchas gracias, Marian! Es maravilloso tener el amor como motivación para trabajar en un proyecto. En este caso, ¡es tanto el amor por las miniaturas como el amor que tengo por mi increíble hija!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-35883663169764717152021-03-13T12:32:38.837-08:002021-03-13T12:32:38.837-08:00Good Grief ..... I managed to get through.
Wonder...Good Grief ..... I managed to get through. <br />Wonderful post Jodi, full of information on sources and new techniques and ideas. <br />Obviously you are so much younger than I am as I still have not got my head around the mechanics of 3D printing and using a Circut.<br />All is progressing wonderfully. Laughed at the idea of your daughter reluctantly receiving a collection of family china. I note you are not taking any chances as you glued the door shut! <br />The blog is such a great way of relaying so much information and pics. Thank you for posting at length. <br />Regards Janine<br />minwkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487584020742239991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-57993404053187494592021-03-13T11:29:29.528-08:002021-03-13T11:29:29.528-08:00Desde principio a fin es increíble lo que nos ense...Desde principio a fin es increíble lo que nos enseñas, es muy instructivo y por supuesto que estoy aprendiendo muchísimo contigo, muchas gracias. Tasha jugará y guardará esta casa como un tesoro. Feliz fin de semana, besosContrastes-Rosa Mªhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08353723185639488150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-73977315990503351042021-03-13T09:36:54.580-08:002021-03-13T09:36:54.580-08:00Jodi, la magia sale de tus manos una y otra vez.
C...Jodi, la magia sale de tus manos una y otra vez.<br />Cada detalle de esta cocina esta pensado y elaborado con tanto cariño que tu hija tendrá un tesoro.<br />Un saludoMarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08204239685514392256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-53577710633881096282021-03-13T08:42:41.855-08:002021-03-13T08:42:41.855-08:00Thank you, Drora! It is so much fun to have "...Thank you, Drora! It is so much fun to have "what would delight Tasha?" in mind as I work on this kitchen, and anticipating the moment when I get to give it to her and show her all the little features. It's like investing in future happiness!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-54412998531699126022021-03-13T03:33:07.251-08:002021-03-13T03:33:07.251-08:00As always, It's so good to read your posts and...As always, It's so good to read your posts and learn something new. The kitchen is already stunning. I know it's a very special project for you. Tasha will be proud to have this fantastic heirloom.<br />Thank you for the very detailed explanations.<br />Hugs, DroraDrora's minimundohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03121137317566476061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-91297448523507787962021-03-12T20:37:30.926-08:002021-03-12T20:37:30.926-08:00It just says a lot about how optimistic the two of...It just says a lot about how optimistic the two of you are! Having the ability to see past my messy and distracting background and turn it into art! 😊💗Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-60123719758515219182021-03-12T20:31:50.338-08:002021-03-12T20:31:50.338-08:00Thanks Polly! The wet bar was really fun to make a...Thanks Polly! The wet bar was really fun to make and working with the sheet aluminum has given me the confidence to branch out to make many other appliances from scratch. I hope you'll give it a try sometime, too!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-54046077354083045562021-03-12T20:29:49.119-08:002021-03-12T20:29:49.119-08:00Thanks Janice! I'm so glad that Tasha likes th...Thanks Janice! I'm so glad that Tasha likes this style because it's been a lot of fun to play with!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-82129959699735577822021-03-12T20:24:33.808-08:002021-03-12T20:24:33.808-08:00Thank you so much for the praise and encouragement...Thank you so much for the praise and encouragement, Ann! I'm so excited that you got your Elf kits! If you have any questions or want any tips, just shoot me an email! The Lucite comes in many colors, so if ever you want to have color countertops, they are a great and inexpensive material.<br />These LEDs will be hooked up to one of the transformers that Evan Designs sells. They are 3 volt so are the perfect mates to these particular bulbs.<br />Have a blast with the kitchen! I can't wait to see your layout!!!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-37857480840220399932021-03-12T20:19:48.863-08:002021-03-12T20:19:48.863-08:00¡Gracias Eloisa! ¡Tu confianza me da la valentía p...¡Gracias Eloisa! ¡Tu confianza me da la valentía para seguir intentándolo!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-56814237203628735812021-03-12T20:18:37.656-08:002021-03-12T20:18:37.656-08:00I'm glad you enjoyed the post, Sherrill, and t...I'm glad you enjoyed the post, Sherrill, and the power tools! 😁 It feels great when you are able to do something that prior to having the tools seemed impossible. Each little success brings with it a little more confidence and willingness to go farther! But you know this tale very well! 🤗Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-54694519312926818622021-03-12T20:13:58.557-08:002021-03-12T20:13:58.557-08:00Thanks Ilona! It's always a great mini week wh...Thanks Ilona! It's always a great mini week when you have a focus and a goal and you know what the next steps are (and what you'll try to do to get there)! I love that part so much and it is why we all get so addicted to this hobby. I'm so glad that you like where this kitchen is going - I always prefer doing the old and love worn ones because mistakes aren't so glaring. But the challenge of this one is fun, too. Hope you have a great and productive weekend, too! Hugs!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-13880348610186166272021-03-12T12:49:41.596-08:002021-03-12T12:49:41.596-08:00Oh my word Jodi, it’s looking great and your wet b...Oh my word Jodi, it’s looking great and your wet bar is fantastic. I love the counter tops and sink.Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502031456581056874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-58143292080426478632021-03-12T11:41:47.372-08:002021-03-12T11:41:47.372-08:00That is fantastic - I love the blue colour and the...That is fantastic - I love the blue colour and the mini fridge is great! janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03574520887432702264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-11170734870014243882021-03-12T10:21:45.578-08:002021-03-12T10:21:45.578-08:00Awesome, Jodi. You keep raising the bar with the n...Awesome, Jodi. You keep raising the bar with the new products that you introduce us to. I love the lucite counter top, but I'm not sure that I'd use. I do have a saw and a husband who could make the cut. Are the LEDs battery? I received my Elf order, so now I can design my kitchen. I learned so much this time around. Thank you for the great tutorial.annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668006270534204954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-80818929443313642412021-03-12T08:09:59.752-08:002021-03-12T08:09:59.752-08:00Como siempre, tus trabajos son perfectos y especta...Como siempre, tus trabajos son perfectos y espectaculares !!!!!Eloisa https://www.blogger.com/profile/02085676992015210405noreply@blogger.com