This morning I spent a wonderful 1/2 hour watching a video that was posted on YouTube.  It features two miniature artists by the name of Sharon Frazier and Linwood Smith.  Their dollhouses have been displayed three times at the Alexandria Black History Museum over the last ten years and it was truly an inspiration to watch the video about their work.  I have posted a link to the video in the Links section of the website for future reference and also posted the link here.  For other inspirational videos check out our Links section and follow the links to see some other great videos.  I hope you enjoy this one.
"Our Alexandria" Dollhouse Collection

This month we met to work on a shelf kit that was our group project.  We were given the kit last month to take home and paint or stain as we desired then we met to put the shelf together.  Many useful tips were traded back and forth including using Lego blocks to help hold the individual shelves square while they were gluing.  Members shared their various square jigs including a Lego jig made from a base and blocks, a Ferrero Rocher box and a plastic jig on a magnetic board.  There are so many ways to hold your project square and they don't have to be expensive jigs.

Pat M decided to make her shelf into a Shabby Chic shelf for a nursery.  It turned out wonderfully and since she was done her shelf, she was able to help out other members who requested help with the putting together of their shelf.  Here is her shelf completed.

What wonderful accessories she used to finish her shelf!  She also opted to put a back on the shelf and added some legs.

Our annual show is fast approaching so I hope you have been working on our club project and have completed one (or more) for our display table.  Our next meeting is on March 18th where we will be making a wicker basket.  Hope to see you there!