The Babies Have Wheels!

Long ago, BMG

(that's Before Mini Graff)

I fell in love with Gill's baby prams and strollers

and I promised the miniature babies I'd ask Gill

if she'd make one or two for us.

However, in the meantime, Mini Graff arrived

and was in desperate need of his own wheeled chariot

which you'll remember Gill also made,

so the babies had to be patient and wait their turn.

Eventually arrangements were made for strollers for them

and just a week or so ago an interesting box with British

stamps on it arrived in the post!

With greatest excitement I got it open

as fast as possible!

Parcels with miniature treasures inside are like presents,

aren't they?

2 grandkids were here and they were almost as excited

as myself about opening the box.

Their first question...

Do the wheels go around?

Can you tell they're boys???

Young Christopher may have opened his eyes briefly

 to see what the noise was about but even when he was

strapped into his side of the new stroller he was

happy to continue his snooze.

Adelaide, on the other hand,

crowed and kicked and clapped her wee hands

and couldn't wait to settle into her seat!

Here they are ready to go for their first ride!

Their mama is so happy not to have to carry her

chubbby babies everywhere now.

The babies love the rattles

(that match the upholstery)

which Gill so kindly sent for them :)

And, of course the wheels go around!

Next out of that interesting box came a

gorgeous pink creation.

This one is for Emma Rose but,

as she's wearing her christening robe at the moment

and didn't want to crush it up,

one of the dollhouse twins consented to model for us.

She's about as interested in proceedings as Christoper,

yawning widely, ready for a nap ;)

Of course, being male, Mini Graff looked things

over to make sure there had been no damage

in transit and all was safe for the precious babies

to take their first outing.

Luckily I wasn't sleepy like certain small babies,

and I enjoyed play time perambulating babies

all around the dining table ;0)

RL Graff and both young grandsons are very

impressed with Gills' creations.

As for me, I adore them!

Gills attention to detail is amazing,

these little strollers are made exactly like a RL stroller.

Thanks Gill :))

A Tribute to Talent

Or,

The Great Unveiling 

Of a Miniature Portrait

Two lovely and talented miniaturists agreed

to help make this miniature dream possible.

This post is a tribute to their talents,

Thank you both!

Robin and Gill

Robin makes wonderful humorous miniature characters,

she made all the people for my dollhouse.

I was thrilled when she agreed to a portrait commission.

Photos were sent and descriptions written....

Gill is a miniature artist whose work I've long admired,

I danced a jig when she said she'd step outside her comfort zone

and make something totally different.

Many photos, many measurements....

Much patience from both artists,

and the final result....

MiniGraff!

Our grandchildren call their grandfather Graff.

Robin excelled herself!!!

Everyone who meets MiniGraff instantly recognises him

and laughs :))

Gill exceeded all hopes!

She made the double spoked rear wheels herself

and even duplicated the webbed pushrim!!

The front castors actually turn!

 See the camber on the back wheels?

Gill included the tool pouch that hangs beneath the seat,

also the small leather knife pouch where you can just see the

red top of the folding knife peeping out.

and on the back is the Quickie Wheelchair logo

just like the RL wheelchair!

This is the RL version,

it's hard to tell which is the miniature isn't it?

MiniGraff will eventually inhabit a 'Man Cave'

much like his RL counterparts favourite place to hang out.

In the meantime, he's been visiting round the miniature scenes,

meeting people, horses and dogs,

and cuddling the babies.

He loves the babies!

Christopher was so comfortable he closed his

little eyes for a nap. 

Adelaide was happy to share her teddy with MiniGraff.

A toast to Robin and Gill

whose very talented hands created

a portrait which will become part of our family legend.