I do love a good project!  I placed a Shapeways order in August with their free shipping event.  I went a little overboard. In conversation with  Shapeways,  I learned more about 3D printed miniatures and additive manufacturing , and how they can be used.  More excitingly, they now print not only in plastic, …

My Shapeways order arrived!  This is my first foray into additive manufacturing and  3D printed plastic miniature items. I had lusted for some 3D printed items for a while and I caved. They had free shipping at the end of August. Technically it was 2 orders......I regretted not getting the extra faucets, so I went…

My large order of kits arrived from  MiniEtchers !  I'm excited because I ordered a 1:24 fridge and microwave for the half scale house. But, given the cost of postage from the US, I figured I might as well make my shipping costs (which were very reasonable) worth it. Lots of mini fun to be had! The Eb…

Miss Kitty and I went to the sacred store (for her, not me), Dollarama. That child looooooves to look around the dollar store. Which is great for me!  She's in love with the idea of Halloween. This is wonderful, because I go all out at the front of my house for the scary season with a full graveyard, witches…