One of the most fun parts of making dollhouse miniatures is realizing that miniature supplies are hiding everywhere. Before you throw away a bottle cap, scrap of cardboard, bit of packaging, or broken piece of jewelry, take a second look. In 1:12 scale, an ordinary household object can become something completely different. A tiny piece of plastic might become a serving bowl. A bead could become the base of a lamp. A scrap of pretty fabric may be just large enough for a miniature pillow. Once you start looking at everyday objects with a miniaturist's eye, it's difficult to stop! Here are 12 things worth checking around your house before heading to the craft store. 1. Bottle Caps and Small Lids Bottle caps, toothpaste caps, cosmetic lids, and other small plastic or metal lids are miniature-making treasures. Depending on their shape, they can become flowerpots, wastebaskets, bowls, lampshades, buckets, trays, or bases for miniature lamps and tables. Don't worry about the orig...