Hello and Welcome! Miniature Tutorials, DIY, Ideas, Information and Inspiration

This is my first post. Bear with me because I'm new to this but I'm hoping to create a blog that inspires others to love and appreciate miniatures as much as I do. So many times, while visiting other miniature related sites, I see comments such as "Help, I'm new to miniatures and I don't know where to begin." Another FAQ I see is "What do I need to get started?"

Well, that's why I'm here. Sort of a Minis 101 Academy. I plan to start with many basic topics such as work-space for miniatures, tool box needs and the fine are of improvising. So if you have been a miniature hobbyist for some time this may all be review. But then again, you may learn a little something new about the basics. Soon I will go on to more advanced tutorials but I'm hoping to find a way to help some of the wonderful newbies gain a solid footing.

I have been doing miniatures since around 1990. I have always done them as a hobby but I think it's time to share a little of what I've learned along the way. I'm hoping some of you more experienced miniaturists will take time to add comments, suggestions, ideas, etc., for anything I forget to mention. I'm hoping to get to know many of you and to share thoughts and ideas with. My husband is sick and tired of trying to figure out things like "How can I make a duplicate of this or that in miniature?' Not that I ever really expect him to answer, it would just be cool to ask those types of questions to other people who get me.

That's all for today. I just wanted to introduce myself and explain my goals. I also needed the chance to figure out how to get this blog thingy to post! LOL. If you follow my blog (and I certainly hope you do) you will quickly find that I am by no means, a geek. Oh, and I'm not the greatest typist either, but I will do my best to make up for it with my creativity in the "little things" that really matter.

Take Care and Tiny Blessings to You.