Saturday, April 10, 2021

A couple MEE T2T projects

The Miniature  Enthusiasts of Edmonton are proud to present two of the Trash to Treasure projects in 1:48 scale (with their permission)

First, a Nativity scene by Linda B.





And Barb S.




Trash To Treasure 2021 – Barb Striethorst

1. Four feathers – arrangement in vase

2. Ten beads – 3 for cotton candy machine, 2 floor lamp base and plug end, 2 for cake stand, 3 vases

3. Three cotton balls – tiny bit in cotton candy machine

4. 10" square of wrapping paper – roof and ceiling

5. Eraser – Christmas tree

6. Five stir sticks, popsicle sticks or tongue depressors – 2 for booth legs, 1 for tables, 1 for quilt rack, 1 for bench

7. Small box (no side longer than 3”) - trunk

8. Two stickers – privacy screen decoration

9. Four bottle caps any size – 1 for bird bath top, 1 cap ring for mirror frame

10. Greeting card – sentiment for sign on outside wall

11. Six" square of fun foam – bench cushions

12. Six" square felt – hammock and Christmas tree skirt

13. Six toothpicks – 3 for quilt rack and cotton candy cones

14. Two sheets standard size paper – corrugated paper for back wall, gold star on tree, leaves, flowers  and plants

15. One full sheet card stock – privacy screen, plant posters, mirror backing, roof sign, cotton candy holders

16. Four Q-tips– floor lamp stem, cotton candy

17. Three thumb tacks or push pins – 2 pins for shorter table legs, 1 pin for bird bath base

18. Six" length ribbon or lace – lace spread in trunk

19. Two toothpaste caps (or any toiletry lid) – floor lamp shade, skirted table

20. Small mirror (under 2") – red framed mirror

21. Tea Bag or coffee grounds – tea bag cash apron on table, floor lamp cord and dirt for vine, back garden, planter

22. Six" square fabric (any print or solid) – quilts on quilt rack and in trunk

23. Two paper or binder clips – legs for longer table

24. Six straight pins – 4 for bench legs, 1 for cake stand

25. Napkin or paper towel – napkin for top of skirted table

26. Two straws – trio of vases

27. Two pipe cleaners – 1 for vine base foliage, 1 dismantled for hammock ‘ropes’ and planter foliage and grass patches

28. One styrofoam or paper 8 oz cup – booth top

29. One lid yogurt/sour cream – back garden edging

30. Two nut shells (pistachio, walnut, peanut) – red rocks for vine patch

31. Two" square aluminum foil – lock on trunk and trash can

32. 6" square sandpaper – anti-fatigue mats

33. One egg carton - planter

34. Six" square foam core – scene base

35. Five sequins – 2 for cake stand and 3 plates

I used at least part of all 35 items.  My supply item was a sheet of alphabet stickers to make the roof sign.


Aren't they both just so incredible?!?.



4 comments:

  1. This is just the best imagination, given the lists. I LOVE the cup turned awning! Both are entirely different. Hope we get to see more!

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    1. I'm with you, Marijke. That cup awning was SO great!
      Have asked the other club members for permission to show their projects.

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  2. It was fun trying to figure out what to make from at least part of each of the items on the list!

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    1. I agree with Marijke - the cup awnings were the best! Absolutely love what you did.

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