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Saturday, June 25, 2022

ANTIQUE SHOP STRUCTURE & DECORATIVE ITEMS - VIDEO TUTORIAL - NEW IMAGE SETS

This post is the 3rd and final in a series covering the construction of an antique shop, the outdoor lighting, and the remaining decor and antiques. The inspiration for the Antique Shop came from the Octagon Room box (pictured below), which I have been itching to use. 

I wanted a shabby-looking façade and interior, and the Summertime in Blue papers were a perfect fit.

 

This project also allowed me to use the 5x4 window frame box, which is designed to accommodate lighting, and for this project, I used fairy lights in combination with the coach lights on each side of the door to create a lovely night scene. 

Inside, along with all of the other décor and vintage items I covered in the previous two posts, are antique paintings from my new collage sheet, wall clocks, and shelves with cute things such as a vase, dishes, and a tea set.




In addition to the new Miniature Antique Painting collage sheet, I've created three new Mini Picture Frame collage Sheets. 

I added beams to the structure, which allowed me to hang chandeliers and act as a ledge for more antiques. 

I decided the shop definitely needed a roof. You'll find a template, roof tiles, and capstones free for download further down at the post, and of course, I'll cover its construction in the video tutorial. The ceiling inside the roof is covered with more of the Summertime in Blue papers.


For the walls inside the shop, I use a combination of the Summertime in Blue papers and a plastering technique (which I cover in the tutorial). The plaster technique is a great way to hide the wiring for the lights outside the shop. The batteries and switches are hidden within the sideboard, which is open in the back.

Below you will find a video tutorial, information on the new collage sheets, a detailed supply list, and then a link to a master supply list of all of the products from AlphaStamps for this project. I've also included a free downloadable roof template, collage sheets with the roof tiles and cap shingles, a template for the front door trim and panels, and the shop sign.

NEW COLLAGE SHEETS

Miniature Antique Paintings

This sheet contains x paintings with various subjects. The sizes range from 1.75” x 2 .75 to 1.25” x 1.25.  These images work well with 1:12-sized projects and small artwork.

This sheet contains 21 unique miniature picture frames. The frames are approximately 2" x 2" and  2" x 1.6". These images work well with 1:12-sized projects and small artwork.

Mini Picture Frames #2 Collage Sheet

This sheet contains 22 unique miniature picture frames. The frames range from approximately 2" x 2" to  2" x 1.6". These images work well with 1:12-sized projects and small artwork. 

Mini Picture Frames #3

This sheet contains 21 unique miniature picture frames. The frames range from approximately 2" x 2" and  2" x 1.6". These images work well with 1:12-sized projects and small artwork.


VIDEO TUTORIAL - ANTIQUE SHOP

FREE  DOWNLOADABLE ROOF & AWNING TEMPLATE 

To download, click on the image below.


FREE  DOWNLOADABLE ROOF TILES, CAP SINGLES & ANTIQUE SHOP SIGN

To download, click on the image below.




Click here to jump to the complete supply list of all products carried by AlphaStamps.

DETAIL SUPPLY LIST

COLLAGE SHEETS /PAPER

Summertime in Blue Scrapbook Paper Pack

Miniature Antique Paintings

Mini Picture Frames #1 Collage Sheet

Mini Picture Frames #2 Collage Sheet

Mini Picture Frames #3

Miniature Antique Book Covers Collage Sheet

Vintage Maps Collage Sheet

Clock Faces Collage Sheet

Mini Hardware Collage Sheet or Hardware Set Download

Stained Glass Windows Collage Sheet or Stained Glass Digital Set Download

STRUCTURE/FAÇADE/INTERIOR

Octagon Room Box

1" Scale Doors - Set of 2

5x4 Window Frame Box

Fancy Metal Sign Hangars – for sign

Variegated Green Vines

Teardrop  Fancy MetalDoorknob

Kraft-Tex Paper – Vintage Sampler Set

Fancy Round Gothic Window

Triangular White Shelf Brackets

Window Pediment - Yorktown

CLOCKS

Sunburst Bronze Filigree

Brass Shell Corners

Fancy Raw Brass Fluted Dangle

Raw Brass Leaf Bails

Wall Pendulum Clock

DECORATIVE ITEMS

Round Basket Set

Miniature White Vase

White Dishes & Silverware Place Setting

Round White Serving Dish

3- Piece Tea Set

Mini Eagle Statue

Tiny Gold Line Stripe Tape

12mm Flat Fancy Bead Cap

Black Ornate Leaf Dresden Scrolls

LIGHTS

3V Coin Battery Holder Terminal Block

Wall Sconce Victorian Coach Lamp – Each side of the door

Mini String of Fairy Lights – In windows

16 comments:

Ms Bingles Vintage Christmas said...

So fantastic! I do not have words...

johala said...

Hello Laura
I was sure you would made a wonderful project!!! It is! I'm allways in love with your work!!! May you allow me to make a post on you and your work, on my blog Carpe Diem please??? https://johala85.blogspot.com/
Well, my former blog "Matin Lumineux" desepeared suddenly from the web, and I losted more of 10 years of work for my readers! Fortunatly, I kept all my subjects saved!!! And I made a new one, Carpe Diem!
Of course I put your name and blog name!!!
Hugs and kisses

Marian said...

Ha quedado maravillosa.
Es un escenario fabuloso.
Un saludo

Karen Mallory said...

Fantastic as usual. You are so creative and this is a fabulous project! I love the idea of an antique shop.

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harry said...

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harry said...

Spot-on crafting tutorial! Placing the mini fairy lights inside the 5x4 window frame box alongside the Victorian coach sconces creates such a warm night scene. Your attention to detail with the added ceiling beams and hanging chandeliers really captures the cozy atmosphere of a real vintage antique store. Tracking down high-definition miniature craft workshops or live DIY streams online can get frustrating when dealing with unorganized directories and dead links. Utilizing structured platforms like the xuper tv downlaod makes finding organized video content and live media so much easier for diorama builders. Appreciate the fabulous project details!

harry said...

Solid miniature research and build post! Hiding the battery pack and terminal block switches inside the open-backed sideboard is such a clever design trick for keeping the shop interior tidy. When streaming step-by-step video tutorials or live crafting broadcasts onto larger laptop displays or secondary screens at your work table, maintaining correct aspect ratios is key. Setting up a reliable media environment via xuper tv for mobile official platform ensures the video player UI scales accurately across different display sizes without formatting glitches. Looking forward to using your mini picture frame collage sheets!

harry said...

Really enjoyed watching this video tutorial! The combination of the Summertime in Blue patterned papers with the plaster textures makes the interior walls look like a genuine historical building. Whether rewatching classic dollhouse construction guides or tuning into live media broadcasts on the go, having a solid aggregated connection via xuper tv update gives viewers a much cleaner connection during peak hours without sudden buffering drops. Thanks for sharing your template files and incredible talents!

job for fun said...

I really enjoyed watching this tutorial. The combination of the Summertime in Blue patterned papers and plaster textures creates a surprisingly authentic look for the interior walls. I especially liked how the materials work together to give the miniature space a sense of age and character rather than making it look overly polished. The attention to small details really makes the finished scene more convincing. While exploring other dollhouse building tutorials, I sometimes take a break with Xuper TV update and catch up on some entertainment. Thanks for sharing this creative project!

job for fun said...

This was such an enjoyable tutorial to watch. The use of patterned paper alongside plaster textures is a clever way to recreate the appearance of an older historical interior without making the process unnecessarily complicated. I liked seeing how simple materials can create so much depth when they are layered carefully. The finished walls have a realistic quality that works perfectly with the miniature setting. While browsing more dollhouse construction projects, I sometimes relax with Eespacio and watch some entertainment. Really enjoyed seeing the techniques used here!

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job for fun said...

I really liked the way this tutorial approaches the interior design of the dollhouse. The Summertime in Blue papers already have a distinctive character, and combining them with textured plaster gives the walls an aged, architectural feel. It is impressive how much realism can come from relatively simple materials when the textures are applied thoughtfully. The step-by-step approach also makes the project easier to follow. While checking out other miniature-building guides, I sometimes take a break with Descaegar Magis TV APK and catch up on some entertainment. Great tutorial and lovely attention to detail!

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