This sounds like a lot of fun - if I can be that free minded. I'm pretty new to this and usually I need more direction, but you all made it sound like such fun and I love the blocks, so I'm gonna give it a try, got some catching up to do.
I'll PM you for a template.
Am I thinking right, if the template is 2 1/2", the block will be 12".
I love miniature, but know I could never do them myself.