Two More Gardens in Tea Cups

Posted on February 15, 2026 by mimik

If I can’t enjoy flowers outside, I can make my own inside!

A Special Order Tiny World

Posted on February 14, 2026 by mimik

This tiny world is made in a tea cup from a family set. I made a house on a hill with a rose garden.

The rose bushes go all the way around.

I like doing these kind of pieces- making a garden in a special tea cup, but the stakes seem high! That can be a bit intimidating!

Desert Tiny World

Posted on February 12, 2026 by mimik

This is the last of the 5 California-themed Tiny worlds.

And here they are, all together. There is the Painted Lady House, the Desert House, the Winery, the Cabin in the woods, and the Palm Springs house. Were there other obvious California scenes that I missed?

This one is inspired by Palm Springs

Posted on February 11, 2026 by mimik

Pastel house, palm trees, and jazzy tea cup.

I was thinking of a Painted Lady House

Posted on February 10, 2026 by mimik

I know it isn’t an accurate representation of the San Francisco painted ladies because they are all in the city and in a group. But, that is what I was thinking about when I made this one. And it is sitting on a hill of California poppies.

Cabin in the Woods

Posted on February 9, 2026 by mimik

California scene #2.

This could be in lots of places but I definitely think of California as having amazing wilderness. Also, lots of pine trees.

California Dreaming

Posted on February 8, 2026 by mimik

As I have mentioned before, I will be teaching out in Sonoma, California next October. Check out the Well Crafted Sonoma retreat if you haven’t already. It is going to be awesome! There are just a few spaces left. I have been thinking about California landscapes to put into tea cups. My first idea was a winery since Sonoma is known for being wine country.

I attempted to make the roof look like the red tiles that seem so common in California.

I’ve got more to show. It is fun to work with a theme!

White Kitty with Blue Eyes

Posted on January 24, 2026 by mimik

She has a blue turtleneck cashmere sweater and an orange skirt with ribbon trim.

Also, a green scarf and a backpack.

How cute is that flower ribbon! A wonderful trim for her Liberty lawn skirt.

This is the last kitty for now. See you soon with something new!

Sweet Black Kitty Girl

Posted on January 23, 2026 by mimik

I have a soft spot for black cats. Here is my sweet boy Jasper.

And here is an adorable girl that I finished this week.

I made her a little flower for her sweater.

I used more of my 3-hole antique buttons on her cardigan. I am using them up but I always remind myself that it is silly to save them. They are meant to get a new life. They were originally a gift from someone who follows my work and probably came from those long womens kid gloves.