#this is not an inexpensive hobby but I'm learning to make stuff out of tinfoil and old bottles and stuff

[fair-itself]

My mom got a swimming pool last year and spent all day every day in it. When she had to close it for the year in October (we live in Kentucky and the planet is melting), she got like, genuinely depressed for a bit because she'd been having such a great time. I thought it would be kind of cute and funny to make her a little swimming pool to look at while she waited for warm weather. Originally, I was shooting for Christmas, but it turns out tiny pool furniture takes a long time to ship, so it was just ready for her birthday on January 23rd.

She absolutely loved it! I knew she'd appreciate it because she just likes anything homemade, but she pointed out all the little details like the tiny Diet Coke can I made out of a toothpick and their cat Eddie the Lifeguard sleeping on a towel.

And so I've become completely obsessed with miniatures and dioramas. I joined subreddits. I'm following a dozen crafters on youtube. I've scoured all my local art supply stores for supplies. Next, I'm making a golf course scene with my stepdad and his dog. I already have xps foam and a backdrop stand coming in the mail.

I'm gonna waste so much money on this, but at least I'm having a good time!