Mini treasures from my summer travels

[@llcleary]

Since I’m fairly new to miniatures, this was an exciting video for me. I thinking of all the ways to find miniatures that aren’t “dollhouse miniatures “. You gave a lot of great examples. Part of the reason I like your channel is because you don’t always stay in the room box. I loved the Little Mermaid pool you created. I’m glad you’ve found a way to create that’s for you, although I love that you share your projects with viewers.

[@DulceN]

Once you get the ‘miniatures fever’ you’ll see mini possibilities in everyday objects. Welcome to the hobby!

[@craftsbyxander]

Thabk you @llcleary I am literally always keeping my eyes open for tiny things. One of my favourite finds for "non miniature" miniatures was in Greece & Turkey. Then have bookmarks and mouse mats that look like runners and rugs. Incredible! I bought so many 😅 Mini things are everywhere if you don't mind them not being official mini items. I am obsessed 😬

[@craftsbyxander]

@@DulceN 100% truth. That's exactly what happened to me

[@marygatdula2744]

I have ta, have ta have ta have it! LOL Made me laugh. Sounds like you had some really awesome holidays! And congratulations on your engagement, Xander! I'm truly happy for you and your partner. I'm happy to see you back and look forward to some future videos!

[@craftsbyxander]

@marygatdula2744 🤣🤣🤣 my partner is probably tired of hearing me say I have ta have it 🤣😅 I am very much a person who has to have it if I like it because I would only regret it if I walked away and left it 😅 thank you Mary 🥰

[@kindhearted88]

I think the beaver's whiskers are meant to be a piece of wood. That cuckoo clock is gorgeous. Can't wait to see what you make with all of it ❤

[@craftsbyxander]

@kindhearted88 that would make way more sense than giant thick whiskers 😄 I love that little clock. When I first arrived in Munich I went into a shop full of the traditional German cuckoo clocks and I immediately started to imagine how I could build one so small. I was very happy when I found that clock so I didn't have to 😄

[@Joyce-bv2tg]

So happy to see you back Xander, you made my day. Very jealous of you getting away to so many lovely places with your special someone. Very romantic making so many memories. Looking forward to seeing what you get up to with some of these great finds. Thank you again for sharing your time to show us what you came back with. 🥰🥰

[@craftsbyxander]

@Joyce-bv2tg Thank you Joyce 😊 We have made some truly amazing memories on those trips. Such beautiful places 😍❤️

[@craftsbyxander]

@Joyce-bv2tg I can't wait to get back to crafting now. Feels like FOREVER AGO I made my last mini 😬

[@amylandry4108]

A lovely Cardinal red bird ❤️

[@user-ms-rs]

Thank you for sharing and can’t wait for upcoming videos

[@fancifuldevices]

What a great idea for getting souvenirs you’ll actually enjoy and won’t just end up in some dusty drawer.

[@lizvan-loon697]

ABSOLUTLY fantastic purchase s sounxs like great trip❤😂

[@bitcreativeilse]

Great items you got there. Fun to hear your ideas on what to do with them in miniature scale projects.

[@agneschrismer9946]

Sounds like an amazing time, and great finds. Thanks for sharing your treasurers with us.

[@craftsbyxander]

@@agneschrismer9946 it's been truely incredible 🥰

[@cynthiaflores4332]

A cardnal beautiful birds of love ❤️

[@craftsbyxander]

@cynthiaflores4332 they look beautiful. I've never seen one in person unfortunately

[@DiannelLaird]

Great video and what wonderful memories of your travels this past year. I live about 3.5 hours away from Vancouver, B.C. I love our province, it’s beautiful here. We’re a bit spoiled with our weather but we do get nasty weather too. Looks like you picked up a lot of miniatures along the way. I will definitely look out for them in the future.🇨🇦

[@Mary-mv2kn]

Congratulations on your engagement Xander. Sounds like you both had a great time. ❤❤❤

[@craftsbyxander]

@Mary-mv2kn Thank you Mary. We had the BEST time 🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@Simplycharlotte-s]

Thank you Xander for sharing your adventures, looking forward to seeing what you create with your wonderful mini finds and inspiration🥰

[@craftsbyxander]

@@Simplycharlotte-s Thank you Charlotte 🥰

[@lori416]

What an awesome summer you’ve had! And good for you for supporting local artists. Hard to pick a favorite but that set of cars and campervans is incredible. Can’t wait to see the additions to the Professor’s house.

[@craftsbyxander]

@lori416 Thank you Lori. There was a lot 😄 I LOVE those cars. Can't wait to use them

[@kathysmelser4598]

I do the same thing; pick up miniatures while traveling. I had thought the gnome that opened up could be made into a bbq, but you already bought one for the roof top. Can't wait to see the next video!

[@craftsbyxander]

@kathysmelser4598 I love that you do it too! I don't think I could EVER go away and not keep an eye out for something mini 😅 😬 That is a fab Idea! Maybe it could be a BBQ for the gnomes though 🤔😬

[@diane64yorks]

Hello Xander, sounds like you've had an amazing summer, you got some super little things and memories to go along with them which makes them even more special. Printers trays are great for displaying small items, I've got one full of all sorts of things hung on my wall. Have a lovely weekend, Best Wishes from Yorkshire 😊

[@CajunCraft24]

What a lovely haul of treasures! Congratulations

[@craftsbyxander]

Thank you Cajun 😊😬

[@Ms.JuliaW.]

I, too, collect tiny remembrances on my travels (as I'm not the photo-taking sort)..Thank you for sharing yours with us! p.s. some northern grizzly populations are smaller than those found in the Rockies, so your grizzly can be the correct scale

[@cherwilkes4564]

Happy Belated Birthday and Happy Anniversary ! Awesome summer haul. The gnomes are adorable

[@craftsbyxander]

Thank you Cher 🥰 a lot of celebration in a very short time 😅 aren't they just! I can't wait to use them in a display

[@suzannewilliams3673]

Loved your video, you need to go to dollshouse shows , you will find beautiful artisan pieces, there is minatura in Stoneleigh, or kensington dollshouse show, they have really amazing stuff! Thankyou for sharing! 😊

[@JoF999]

Hi! Thank you for showing us your secret garden. You replied to me (Michelle, but I'm using my missus account due to technical issues lol) in a previous video about the garden and the pond with the mermaid is more fantastic than I'd ever imagined!❤ I was planning on recreating my wifes garden but got too obsessed with details such as specific plants, so now its a fantasy garden rather than a replica. I too got the fish nail decals for a pond but have yet to make that as I keep procrastinating over the resin aspect lol I've bought some dog and cat figurines that I've painted up to look like stone as statue memorials for my dog and cat that recently passed using paint, pva, and a little filler and sand mixture. Love the doggy topiary...thats given me sooo many ideas! Great vid as usual.

[@craftsbyxander]

Hi Michelle. I remember you telling me about it in one of the comments. Procrastination is such a bummer isn't it. I do it ALOT! I personally find making plants really intimidating so I can well imagine your struggle. I bet it's beautiful and your wife loves it no matter what plants are in there. What a beautiful idea to have your fur babies memorials in there ❤️ I now want to add one in my rooftop garden for my cat 🥰

[@tammyhall6178]

Wow that's awesome. Welcome to Canada. From Alberta Canada

[@craftsbyxander]

What's a stunning place you live in. Alberta was one of my favourite holidays EVER. Just beautiful😍

[@kimberlyforrest3676]

Beautiful work!

[@craftsbyxander]

Thank you Kimberly 😊

[@thedollcupboard]

Hi Xander. 👋🏼I'm a new subbie over from Jolene's channel, after seeing the amazing kit you sent her. I see we have some common friends. 😊 Enjoyed your charming video and creative way of shopping for miniatures. Your "secret" garden is stunning! I would love to see more of it. Those shingles looked very interesting. Looking forward to your videos. Don't mind me, I'll probably binge a little. Congratulations on your good news. 😍✨

[@craftsbyxander]

Hello Dollcupboard. 👋 I am so happy that you have subbed to the channel 😃🥰 I have been watching your videos for quite some time and love your channel, and I love the house you've shipped over from England. Very beautiful! Maybe I'll show more of the "secret garden" on my channel. I am planning on making some autumnal additions for it so maybe I'll film those this time around 😄 Thank you so very much. It's been a long time coming 😄💍

[@piligarcia4771]

You can put it on the roof with some reeds

[@kitangelarts9695]

Congratulations Xander and partner!

[@craftsbyxander]

@@kitangelarts9695 Thank you KAA. 🥰

[@piligarcia4771]

You can put in an old radio or gramaphone instead of the tv .I don,t like tv in my houses either.

[@craftsbyxander]

I have them both. I need a play around and figure it out 😀

[@kimberlyforrest3676]

The red bird is called a cardinal.

[@denasewell]

@41:59 a friendly fyi....Ganesh and Ganesha are the same deity different regions will say Ganesha or Ganesh but they are referring to the same thing. So many amazing miniatures! I am sure your entire collection of things is legendary!

[@craftsbyxander]

I had a feeling that was it. Thank you for confirming 🥰

[@elaineholden1988]

❤ you must be so tired😂

[@craftsbyxander]

I am still feeling the effects of it all now 😅 Canada, Alaska and Norway were hiking holidays so they really took it out of me and Germany was all Go Go Go. I absolutely need a relaxing holiday to recover 😄

[@russellgerard]

🤔 sounds like he was waiting until you were menopausal so he wouldn’t have to deal w kids. 😀

[@craftsbyxander]

@@russellgerard 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Joyce-bv2tg]

Thanks! Enjoy a beverage on me 😊

[@craftsbyxander]

@@Joyce-bv2tg 😲😲😲😲😲 Joyce THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH That is very kind of you 🥰😍❤️ we certainly will 🙏🥰❤️ thank you

[@Hbinky]

How was Eurovision in person this year? It was a bit of a weird/ controversial one so I wondered how much that affected the live atmosphere

[@craftsbyxander]

@Hbinky it was very weird. The atmosphere felt heavy. Everyone was aware of the protest happening in the square. People seemed uneasy. It didn't feel like people were having fun like EV 2023. When Israel came on people were shouting and protesting so the audience was looking at what was happening in the crowds. I watched a few people leave at that moment too. It was very weird. I went to EV last year in Liverpool and it was a completely different atmosphere. Everyone was drinking and having THE BEST time as you can imagine it would be at Eurovision. It's suppose to be a fun cheesy party. We're currently planning a holiday to Switzerland next year around Eurovision so fingers crossed we manage to get tickets and fingers crossed it goes back to no drama and it be a party for everyone to enjoy ❤️🥰🤞

[@Hbinky]

​@@craftsbyxandersuch a shame. I really hope that it was an anomaly and not the way things are going. It seemed like poor Petra was doing her best to keep it all together. Even she wasn't quite her usual self. As a TV audience member for 2023, I agree - Liverpool put on a fantastic party. And I love Hannah Waddingham!