It took several days, and about 8 applications of sealer, paint coats, and varnish to produce these sap buckets. They are made of recipe card cardboard, and were finished to match the buckets on the trees in the background, which are rather more pale yellow-silvery than the paint job on the fireplace and the evaporating pans. The little scraper is also made of painted card, with a toothpick handle.
On the drawing board are a teakettle, a couple of mugs, and some more necessary tools, as well as a woodpile, among other things. At some point, I have to produce a passable facsimile of a large copper cauldron. Along with the woodpile, the scene needs a couple of stumps, one being used as a chopping block for the wood that goes into the fireplace.
And the other thing? Well, the third attempt to acquire the 1/8" heart punch is now over; we received it late last week, and it was once again the wrong size, this time measuring 3/8". We've given up and asked for a refund of our purchase price. Now I have to see if any of the dealers I know carry this size of punch, or are able to source one for me. Sigh! I don't know right now if I'll ever be able to get back to the garden corner vignette. However, I haven't given up hope yet.
Your increasing lot of sap tools is looking wonderfully authentic, Marijke! I don't know if this will be at all helpful, but I thought it worth a try. I found several 1/8" heart shaped paper punches on US Amazon for around or under $10.00. There is no way for me to know what kind of shipping you would have to pay but I thought if there were even a remote chance of helping you I should let you know. Here they are:
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https://www.amazon.com/MyArTool-Handheld-Puncher-Cardstock-Perfect/dp/B0B4J9QWLC/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?crid=239RJYHKR19N&keywords=1%2F8+heart+hole+puncher&qid=1699199277&sprefix=1%2F8%22+heart+%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-4-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/ODETOJOY-Handheld-Punchers-Shapes-Binder/dp/B078WQFY4Z/ref=sr_1_6?crid=239RJYHKR19N&keywords=1%2F8%2Bheart%2Bhole%2Bpuncher&qid=1699199277&sprefix=1%2F8%22%2Bheart%2B%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-6&th=1
Maybe you can find the same from a CA Amazon retailer? And we can also explore my buying one and shipping it to you as a last resort. Longshots but maybe, just maybe an option for you. Good luck!
Thanks Jodi, the first one is the one we've tried repeatedly. I'll check out the other ones. Your help is appreciated!
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