Tuesday, 9 February 2010

Tiniest Twinkle Doll Breakaway Box

Open the pretty box to discover the tiniest Twinkle doll, only 2/4" (1.3cm) tall, enjoying a stroll!
by Maia Bisson - Maia's Twinkle Miniatures

Wednesday, 3 February 2010

New from Nicky CC

Little Missy, tiny 2 yr old toddler complete with hand made trike.
Available here on eBay.
The Gift - 2 doll set based on an illustration by Norman Rockwell.
Available here on eBay.

12th scale Buzzard hand sculpted, hand painted and feathered.
Available here on eBay.
For more information on Nicky CC and her work please visit...

Monday, 1 February 2010



The February issue of the new Artisans in Miniature Monthly FREE magazine is out now packed with projects and news from the miniature world.
Click on the picture to be taken to the magazine.



Bespaq Vanity Table/Dressing Table and Stool

Accessorised by Julie Dewar of Westwinds Miniatures.
Please visit...
...for contact and further information.

Bespaq Notions Armoire/Haberdashery Cabinet

Accessorised by Julie Dewar of Westwinds Miniatures.
Please visit...
...for contact and further information.

Holly by Viola Williams

One of the very first dolls created by Viola is now available to purchase at a reduced price here.
Dressed in silk and lace with beautifully detailed back to the costume - click on the link above to see more photos.
Or for more information on Viola's work please visit www.violasdolls.com

The Barber from BellaBelle Dolls


This is a new 12th scale Victorian barber and customer. Poseable one of a kind dolls sculpted from polymer clay and dressed in hand sewn clothing. The dolls come with accessories shown and will be available at Spring Miniatura from Bellabelle Dolls IGMA Artisan Julie Campbell.
http://www.bellabelledolls.co.uk/

Professor Gwendoline Stout - Fundraising Auction



Professor Gwendoline Stout ~ by The Giddy Kipper a Fundraising Auction on Ebay


This is a fundraising auction for my daughters trip next year to Tansania, the trip is organised by World Challenge Organisation and her school and includes a spell renovating a school over there. We hope the auction of this doll will help raise the much needed funds to make this trip possible.






For more information please visit The Giddy Kippers blog on the following link
http://giddykipperdolls.blogspot.com/



Thursday, 28 January 2010

Meet our Members - Margaret Cassidy



Another busy lady behind the scenes!


Mags-nificent Miniatures: Miniature food and accessories
A little bit of background....
Mags began to make miniature food when, with a couple of other members, she started the Watford Miniaturist Club, in Watford, Hertfordshire. Mags served as Chair for several years until taking early retirement and moving to Northamptonshire.


Mags and husband Dave now have much more time to spend producing quality miniature food, filled furniture, printables and many other dolls house accessories.


Often seen exhibiting at fairs, Mags-nificent Miniatures display all items by ‘period’, 90% of which are hand crafted. Period food specialist


The most popular periods are Tudor and WW2 and these are their ‘speciality’ ranges. Also available: Georgian, Victorian, 1950s and Modern items.
A new range of 1/24th scale food is being produced for Spring 2008. Mags writes regularly for Dolls House magazines, runs workshops and gives talks at W.I and other meetings.

New range of 1:24th Scale food...
Mags Cassidy of Mags-nificent Miniatures is proud to announce the launch of her new range of 1:24th scale food.


The range features a wide range of food items, together with highly original preparation boards.
Contact details
email: margaretcassidy48@btinternet.com
Website: http://www.mags-nificent.co.uk/

Wednesday, 27 January 2010

Worth Evening Gown c1894 from Mary Williams Dollshouse Dolls


New 1/12th scale lady dressed in a copy of an 1894 Worth Evening gown, £95.
Mary Williams Dollshouse Dolls

Friday, 22 January 2010

Newly available from Nicky CC

New from Nicky CC



The Boar Herder 12th scale doll, Stands 5.5inches tall Jointed at her shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Comes complete with her wild Boar sow and shepherds hook. This doll is completely hand sculpted without the use of moulds from Prosculpt polymer clay, She can be posed seated or standing,Available to purchase worldwide on Ebay:Auction starts at £39.




12th scale Wee Guinea pig and bowl:Hand sculpted, hand painted and flocked Guinea pig with his little bowl of food12th scale.





Grey cat with stool and mouseHand sculpted, hand painted and flocked cat and mouse with hand made stool.





1/24th scale doll Fresh from the Garden hand sculpted from polymer clay stands 7cms tall with joints to her shoulders. elbows, hips and knees. No moulds are used in the creation of my dolls.
Now sold.




12th scale Pair of Kingfishers on wooden Stumps. These tiny kingfishers measure just 1.5cms from head to toe each one is hand sculpted and hand painted. Available to order along with a host of other birds and animals! Commissions taken for 1/24th scale and 1/12th scale dolls and critters
Ebay Auctions: http://tinyurl.com/y8hmguwEmail: info@nickycc.com
Nicky of Nicky CC Dolls & Critters Website: http://www.nickycc.com/

Thursday, 21 January 2010

Meet our Members - Fiona Broadwood aka 'Bea' of Petite Properties


A new addition to the blog is a 'Meet our Members section' which will be updated every week.

As she has been the inspiration behind the formation of Artisans in Miniature and everything that goes on behind the scenes it is only right that the first to be introduced is


Bea of Petite Properties




Petite Properties: Authentic Architecture in Miniature


A little bit of background


Petite Properties are 'one off' dolls house creations, handcrafted in the highly collectible 1:24th scale.
Each property is individually designed and crafted by a professional 'architectural artist' to ultimately form part of an exclusive collection. Petite Properties are ideal for both the serious collector looking for that 'something different' or for miniaturists looking to experience the delightful 1:24th scale for the first time.



REALISTIC BRICKS!!! All Petite Properties: Dolls Houses, Shops, Shop Boxes & Fireplaces in both scales - feature an exclusive handcrafted brick or stone detailing that has both the look and feel of the real thing!!...giving that all important authenticity & realism!!
Contact details
website: http://www.petite-properties.com/
Email: office@petite-properties.com
Tel: 01526 328738mailto:office@petite-properties.com
 
1:24th Scale Specialists
1:24th Scale Furniture
Petite Properties also offer an extensive range of hand made 1:24th scale furniture to complement the inside of your half scale dolls house. Their Country Living range of furniture offers characterful and traditional furniture at prices to suit every pocket....
1:24th Series of 'How to...' books - Available now!



Do you want to make effective and realistic 1:24th scale furniture, but don't know how to get started? Do you want to bring your Petite Property interior to life and fill it for little or next to no cost?


Petite Properties are pleased to announce the release of the first two books in an extensive series of 'how to...' books written exclusively for the 1:24th scale by Bea (Fiona Broadwood)
…then look no further – we have the solution!


All projects are achievable without the use of any hard wood or woodworking skills, nor will you need expensive specialised materials…intrigued???? …You won’t fail to be inspired!