Wednesday 11 April 2012

Slug and Jiggers get's its heart and soul.

Well, I have been away from Blogland for a little while, but I have been busy!! I'll save the update on Flourish and Blotts for another post!

For now, my long awaited and much wanted commissioned piece for Slug and Jiggers!  It arrived yesterday from Canada. I was going to do a blog post last night, but I sadly ran out of time! 

This truly work of art and magnificent piece was made by Jenn Hatt. I was stunned when I saw the previews of it, but I was speechless when it was home with me!  I don't think it's sunk in yet that it's with me and I own it! lol  If you think of all the positive adjectives that exist..well, that's how much I love it! ;o)))) 

Jenn has added posters on each end...and the spaces and gaps that you are see are on purpose, these are to be filled with bunches of herbs, other potions, old bones etc.
In situ (and it's a perfect fit too!) and with Jenn's other pieces. Jenn will now make the counter and the loose bits for around the shop, etc.   
 I've chosen to keep the door panel not glued in. It will always enable to me get in, redress and fiddle!
I can now fit the ceiling light and the plate rack. I plan on having it on the opening panel and maybe a shelf above the bowed window.  
 Jenn's table that I bought last year.
The window has not been finished. It needs to be aged and dressed. I don't plan on gluing in the actual window frame, I like the idea of being able to look in!
There a couple of pieces that I need to reset on the unit. The pile of packages are leaning too far over from when Jenn set them and a bottle etc., worked loose too. All easily remedied. ;o)
 The outside light wire will be hidden behind the skirting board. I also need to plaster the window frame in and age it etc. 
 Looking through the window...again! lol

There is still lots of little jobs to be done, mainly downstairs...but there are a number of small things to be done upstairs too!
 I will probably have a couple of things on the window sill.
I plan on adding a plate rack and fill it more shop supplies.  I will hang bunches of herbs from this shelf too. I may also hang some bones too. I need to have some barrels too, full of some odd and nasty things!    
The wonderful unicorn's head for Slughorn's office. It will be placed on the unit behind his desk. It's made by the very talented Nicky Cooper. :o))) Just perfect and just what I wanted (for some time). :o))
Mr Jiggers (the shop keeper I made up)  will be on his way at the end of the month. Now you wouldn't want to meet him on a dark corner at any time!! lol


By the weekend I will have a new shop kit (one that is revealed) and a new character...for a project I haven't revealed to you all yet. You will have to wait though. :o))


I will probably tweak and add to the narrative tomorrow..when I am less tired. :o)

Until then, a big warm welcome to my new followers….I hope you don’t mind my ramblings and madness! :o))


Michelle xxxx 

26 comments:

  1. Oh WOW!!! What more can I say? AMAZING piece and sooo lucky you Michelle! It looks just awesome!:)

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  2. Michelle, I absolutely Love this. Jenn has done a fabulous job, what a fantastic piece to add to your collection.
    I've also got some of Nicky's work, she made me a teeny tiny unicorn. xxxx

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  3. :0 Michelle! I'm completely stunned! This is the most breathtaking miniature I think I've ever seen! It is so incredible!!!
    You must be over joyed with it! :D

    It's simply amazing!!!
    Actually can't believe how great it is!
    Ok, like you I've run out of adjectives!! :D

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  4. ¡¡Maravilloso!! It's gorgeous!
    SUsana

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  5. So wonderful!! Looks like so much detail.. I love that in miniatures..

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  6. Uh wow! I´m just THRILLED!!! Congrats for owning such a wonderful piece! It looks wonderful in your room. Enjoy!

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  7. OMG that is stunning Michelle. It all looks fabulous.

    Love

    Debie xxx

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  8. Fabulous!!!

    I Love everything....Perfection :)

    Hugs,
    Victoria

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  9. Wow,stunning! So much to see, so much lovely details.
    Hugs
    Maria

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  10. Thanks for showing off the unit in the shop, it's so nice to see it finally in place and it fits.lol

    Also happy it arrived in one piece, so glad you like it.

    Jenn

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  11. You are so definitely NOT a muggle.

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    1. LOL No, I'm most definitely not a muggle! Besides, how can I be with so many HP projects on the go. :o)))

      Michelle :o))

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  12. ... I freak out ... this is so fantastic. Love it too. There is so much to see ... great!!! It´s really magaical.

    Lotti

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  13. Such a treasure... I can understand your exitement Michelle :0) Jenn has done a fabulous job making and filling in the cabinet, quite an adventure to explore, truly amazing!!!

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  14. Michelle, You are one very Lucky Lady to have that gorgeous piece of miniature art all for yourself. It's just stunning, WOW! :)

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  15. WOW, that's such a brilliant work,I really love it!!! I'm so happy with you,that Jenn made this outstanding piece for your shop. There couldn't be something better than this!!! Hugs,Jeannette

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  16. Jenn did a wonderful job on the shelves.

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  17. This is amazing Michelle. Slug and Jitters is looking fabulous, great job. xxxxx

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  18. OMGoodness what an amazing piece, beautiful made you are very lucky to be the proud owner Michelle xxx

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  19. Cant stop looking at this! Love all the things poking out of drawers, incredible detail! I bet this was hard for Jenn to give this up, she must be so proud of it, so hard to let go! Is it 2 seperate umits or are they actually mitred in that corner like an actual corner unit? Im really looking forward to seeing who is going to be selling all these fabulous goodies in the shop now! Is Mr Jiggers on his way soon? Xxxxx

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    1. Hi Kate,

      I have to keep looking at it too...I like to check that it's still there! lol I think it must have been immensely difficult for Jenn to give this up, so much work, love and time has gone into this piece. :o))) I am sure she is proud of it, she should be!

      No, the corners aren't mitred, 2 separate units glued together etc.

      Arh, Mr Jiggers! He's a great character. The artisan and I worked together on creating his look and character. I should have him buy the end of April. :o)

      Michelle xxxx

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  20. Oh, this is stunning!
    Jenn has done a fabulous job!
    I am also a big fan of Nicky's dragons and critters, your unicorn is so cute, I love it (-:
    Hugs,
    Karin

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  21. Hasta el más mínimo detalle, impresionante!!!

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  22. I don't know how I missed this, sorry! What a fantastic piece - you must smile every time you open the door.

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    1. Hi Irene,

      I've missed a ton of posts myself as I've hardly been online.

      I ADORE the piece and it will make me smile forever more. I wish everyone could see it in person..it's a work of art and has masses to look at. :o)))

      Michelle xx

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