He Has A Name...

After much debate, since this little one has been born. Harry has finally decided to call him Draconius, Draco for short.
If you click on the picture, it will pop up bigger..
I just clicked on the picture myself and clicked again to bring it up to full size, it would be a perfect screen saver picture. So if you'd like to use it as a screen saver on your own personnel computers, you are welcome to, but it is not to be used for commercial purposes.

New Miniature Arrival

Last night as we went to get the Mum's to be in for the night. Harry shouted down the field, that Tinkerbell was in Labour. The bag appeared as he got to her. Then one foot appeared, but not the other. I tried to feel where, the other leg was, but couldn't find it. Panic set in, as I was terrified that we were going to lose another Foal and Mare. I rang the Vet and Angus was here within minutes. He immediately gelled up and found the other leg, which he brought forward. He then attached some rope to the foals legs and a winch and assisted Tinkerbell with the birth. I can honestly say what sheer relief it was, as I saw the foal was breathing. Angus gave Tinks a shot of pain killers and another of Antibiotics, as it had been quite traumatic for her. It's her first Foal.
Debie and the Poppets are staying with us at the moment and watched this Saga going on. Although Debie did take the little man indoors, until I knew that the Foal was alive. Debie, has got all the new born pictures on her Camera, which Megan and Beth took so can't share them with you at the moment.
Once Tinkerbell had settled down a bit, we moved her and her baby into the Barn so that we could keep an eye on them.
These Pictures were taken this morning. Tinks and her baby are doing really well. Baby is feeding well and Tinks has really bonded with her. The Filly Foal (Girl), has yet to be named. We use the Gods and Goddesses names, and this year we are on the letter "D". We were debating up till Midnight last night what to call her, but we are still undecided. I'm sure she will have a name by the end of today. It looks like we could have another arrival or two by the end of the week. So everyone, please keep your finger's crossed for safe arrivals..

In other news my Computer is still poorly, so Ben has let me upload this via his laptop. I need to get an external hard drive, to get all my pictures and documents off of my computer, before Tux can mess about with the hard drive, in case we lose everything. It's a total nightmare...

Dolls House Emporium Competition.

I had an email on Thursday from Louise, who works for The Dolls House Emporium. Informing me of the new Creative Creations Competition and asking if I could share it on my blog with you all. So if any of you are interested in having a go, please read the Information below. The prizes are definitely worth winning, the First Prize is £600 worth of DHE Vouchers.

CREATIVE CREATIONS WANTED BY THE DOLLS HOUSE EMPORIUM

The Dolls House Emporium launches its 2011 Creative Competition with

the release of the Garden Pavilion

Spring is finally in the air and with it the launch of the Dolls House Emporium’s 2011 Creative Competition – so if you are looking for an excuse to start a new miniature project this year, this could be it!

Now in its seventh year, the Creative Competition provides the perfect opportunity for you to really let your imagination run riot, whilst also giving you the chance to win up to £650 worth of vouchers to spend at The Dolls House Emporium.

Each year the competition is based around a small dolls’ house kit which is easy-to-assemble and provides the ideal base for all of your ideas and aspirations. Last year’s competition featured the Village Hall, which was transformed into a Victorian Steam Punk-styled public house; a veterinary practice; and a Moroccan fantasy, to name but a few. This year’s competition is the Garden Pavilion.

The Pavilion consists of a quaint one-roomed building, with double doors to the front opening out on to a small patio area, and a single door to the side of the building. Outside there is a detachable garden area with a fenced surround. Pavilions are traditionally found on village greens, playing host to local cricket matches, WI meetings or village weddings. However, the building can as easily be transformed in to a country retreat for a well-to-do town couple; a chic eatery; a Country and Western tavern; or even a stable block. The possibilities for this Creative Competition truly are endless!

“Our 2010 Creative Competition attracted a very high standard of entries and, as always, we were absolutely amazed by the creativity of our customers. It was very hard to whittle them down to just three,” explained Jackie Lee, Managing Director of The Dolls House Emporium.

“The competition is also a fantastic way to gain an insight in to what styles, designs and eras our customers like to work in. We are always looking for ways to improve and expand our range and this is the ideal way to get new ideas and to make sure we are providing our customers with the products they want,” adds Jackie.

The sturdy, high quality Garden Pavilion measures 302mm x 414mm x 344mm, with the moveable garden measuring 80mm x 398mm x 322mm. Priced at just £39.00, the Garden Pavilion is an ideal introduction to the hobby of miniatures and a perfect starting point for your Creative Competition entry.

For further information on how to entry the Creative Competition and be in with the chance of winning £650, £350 or £200 worth of vouchers to spend at The Dolls House Emporium, please call 0845 434 7447 quoting PRDHPU16 or visit http://www.dollshouse.com/dhe/competitions/creative-competition.aspx.

Welcome...

Lots more followers have joined the clan, they are:-
Sonja Band, who I can't find a link for.
Maria, who's blog is called Mi Mini Rincon.
Ani, who has a blog called La Inspiracion.
Laurie, who is my friend on Facebook.
Mindymax who's blog is called Mindy Max Miniatures.
Silver Berry, who again I can't find any links for.
Ester, who has a few blogs, so just click on her name and it will take you over to her profile, where you can explore the blogs for yourselves.
Shirley Kelly who's blog is called Skellyton Art.
Sherry Raines, who again I can find no information for.
Dominique who's blog is called Petit Cabinet De Curiosites. Some beautiful miniatures on here. Dominique also makes the most wonderful miniature Shoes and has a Etsy Shop called Humpty Dumpty House, where you can buy them.
Dave Williams, who's blog is called Harvington Miniatures. Dave makes beautiful miniatures and his miniature paintings are fabulous.
Ludmila, who has a few blogs but this one is called 1:12 is the miniature one.
Choupavril who's blog is called Mini Rivoli.

Unfortunately, while I was writing this post, the friends gadget on my blog went down, so I couldn't finish welcoming my new followers. I will be back later to Welcome the rest. In the mean time please go over and say Hello....

Welcome...

I've been very tardy and not welcomed my new followers. Welcome to you all.
They are:-
Chrissey who has a blog called My Miniature World.
Trudie, who I can't find any information on.
Judy, who's blog is called Just Miniature Scale.
hamandap who again no information on.
Marta called Marta y Carla. A lovely miniature blog, very shabby chic.
Drora Hed, who's blog is called Drora's Minimundo.
Eileen, who's blog is called Eileen Sedgwick. Eileen is an Artist Doll maker and a fabulous artist. She also has her own web site.
Wee Little West who's blog is called Wee Little West. Kathy is an Igma artisan and makes beautiful mouth watering miniature food.
Minimariba, who's link is I think Minimariba. This is an Italian miniature web site.
Lily who's blog is called Christmas Believe.
Blumbarchen, who is one very talented lady and has lots of blogs, so I've given the link to her profile and you can explore all her links.
Jacqueline ,who again is a very talented lady and has a few different blogs, so again I've given the link to her profile.
Cris, who again I can't find any information on.
Vicky, who has a few blogs, but this looks like it is the miniature one, Crafty Phred. She's recently started constructing one of Bea's Petite Properties , she has The Washtub Cottage.
Maria, who again I can find no information on.
Lilith's Kiss, who again no information on..
Katrilli, who's blog is called Katrillin Kasityomaailma. Lots of miniatures on there..
Ayamontinomaria who's blog is Mi Pequena Libertad. Love the Halloween Minis on here.
Daphne who's blog is called Top Blogs.
Fabiola Benocci, the only link I could find is this one, Il Mondo Magico Di Fabiola, do hope its the right person and web address.
And last, but definitely not least, is Joyce Stahl, who blog is of the same name. Joyce makes the most fantastic creations, I Love her Dolls.
As always please pop over to their blogs and say Hi....
And if any of you do have links that I've been unable to find please leave a comment and I'll add it.. Thank you

Be back later with details for the Birthday Give away.. xxx

Birthday Presents...

Well I know you've all been waiting, to see what I got in those presents. I was such a good girl and left them alone, else the temptation would have been too great to rip a little hole in the wrapping..
Ben & Harry, brought me the Flower Pot Cottage Kit, from Petite Properties Ltd. Which I wasn't allowed to open until Harry got in from School at 4pm this evening! I've had my eye on one of these kits for ages, and I'm glad to say my Boys do listen to their Mum. Really looking forward to putting this together.
I also got the Harry Potter Film Wizardry Book, which has already been written about by Kate & Michelle. I have to say its a brilliant book full of details that maybe we've all missed in the films. I Love it.
In the presents that Mick got me, were the Dragonology and Monsterology books that I wanted. To see the whole range of Ology books, just click on Ology to go to their site. They are very similar to the Harry Potter book, and are filled with lots of information and pull out bits and envelopes to open.
In the other parcel, Mick had stacked three DVDs, that's why the shape had thrown me. I'm a bit of a Steven Seagal fan and have all his films, these are new ones to add to the collection. I also got some clothes.
Mick's parents sent me some money to treat myself with.
My friend Tasha, came round for Lunch and we did eat a few cakes, but I sent her home with a tin full for her Boys. (That's if she didn't eat any on the way home).
Thank you to everyone that sent Cards, emails and left messages on my previous post and the hundreds of posts on my Facebook. I really appreciate them..
And a very special Thank you to the Miniature Witches, you made me cry with laughter today. You know who you all are, all I'll say is, I hope Johnny's not to exhausted and that there is some of that Rum left...Hic xxxxx

What's In The Parcels....?

See these parcel's, they have been sitting in my Lounge since Saturday, tormenting me!
They are my Birthday Presents from Hubby. Tomorrow, I get to rip that paper right off. I've been having a crafty poke and I've got an idea what the big parcel is on the bottom, but the one on the top has got me stumped! It feels like its three things, stacked one on top of the other. But I've been told not to squeeze it! Oh the torment..
My friend Tash, is coming over for Lunch tomorrow, so I thought I'd do some baking and got a bit carried away. Made a huge batch of Nanny Pope's Cakes and lots of Butterfly Cakes.
Yes, all seven tins are filled and there are two layers in every tin. Mind you, Mick and Harry, are already making short work of them and Ben's coming back from Uni tomorrow, so those cakes will steadily disappear..