Previous editions of the AIM iMag

Did you know that previous issues from issue 9 of the Aim iMag are available to read or download at any time and are all free? 

You can access the AIM iMag archives by clicking on the link below

http://www.artisansinminiature.com/photo_2.html

Happy reading!

AIM iMag ~ Issue 46 Out Now

 

 

Here at AIM, we are pleased to announce that our latest Edition of the AIM iMag is out now and free to view online!

With AIM members bursting to share with you their knowledge on miniature weddings, shop keepers and medical matters, alongside projects and competitions, this issue is yet another not to be missed miniature treat. 

 

So why not grab yourself a cuppa, curl up in your favourite armchair and enjoy the 46th issue of the AIM iMag!!

http://www.artisansinminiature.com/issue10.html

 

Birthday Issue of the AIM Magazine is out now

Issue 44 Out Now!

Join us as we share our 44th issue of the AIM imag!

This month our celebratory 'Birthday' issue of the AIM imag is yet again packed with a wide variety of miniature fun, articles, news and projects for you ALL to enjoy  - and as ever all downloadable for FREE!

So grab yourself a cup of something nice and settle down for a great read!

AIM Magazine Issue 44



Issue 39 out now

Issue 39

The 'special project' edition

of the

FREE AIM imag is now available to enjoy online at:

http://www.artisansinminiature.com/

As requested by many readers of the AIM imag, Issue 39 is a compilation of the projects featured in the 2011 AIM Advent Calendar, presented in a wonderful easy to read or download publication.

Corrections for Issue 39

We note that in Issue 39 of the imag, the wrong email address has been provided in the Grapevine for Kathy Brindle's risqué items. The correct email address is kbrindle@dodo.com.au  

Our apologies to Kathy and our readers.

AIM News 2012 ~ AIM imag update

 

It has been brought to our attention via comments left on previous posts, that some people are disappointed in the fact that the AIM imag is not currently being published online monthly and that there is some confusion as to when new issues are coming out. May we take this opportunity to remind our faithful followers that we are working hard behind the scenes to bring you new issues of the imag, but this is done in our own time, on a voluntary basis and around our own personal, lives, jobs, etc. Every page in every issue of the AIM imag is planned and edited. Every article is planned, the item is made, then photographed, accompanying text written, then it is uploaded to the Editing Team who format, edit and then apply it to the magazine template. This is turn is then edited before a final check that it all looking lovely and then the online uploading to publish begins. Again, this is all done by the AIM members who kindly give their time for no payment, to bring you what is a wonderful, informative and packed imag and Christmas Advent Calendar.

 

Sometimes, life can interrupt this freely given time and the AIM imag is then put on hold until we are happy that we can provide a new issue of the AIM imag that will be a pleasure to read for our loyal readers.

 

Future issue dates of the AIM imag will now be given here the week before it is due out and don't forget you can always check out the AIM imag Archives by clicking this link Artisansinminiature/ Archives  You can also keep up to date with AIM Members News and Dolls House Fair dates which AIM members are exhibiting at, here on the blog. This blog is updated twice weekly and again on a voluntary basis!

 

AIM News 2012 ~ Issue 40 of the AIM Imag

Here at Artisans In Miniature work has begun on the next issue of the popular AIM imag and behind the scenes our volunteers are beavering away formatting and editing the wonderful features, stories and news that will be in the next issue.

 Like Kay Brookes article on Scale; 'Size Does Matter' where Kay shares with us her adventures in dollmaking... from Barbie size scales to the tiny 1/24th scale!

http://www.kaysminidolls.com/

Issue 40 of the AIM imag will be out in the next few weeks, but in the meantime, if any of our members have any spare time or news that they could contribute to the next imag, as ever, please get in touch, your contributions are welcomed!

Win A Memory Box Kit In AIM's October imag

Don't miss your chance to win a wonderful Memory Box Kit by AIM Member Lorraine Cooper of

The Craft Pack Company.

This month's AIM imag looks at Lorraine's first year of owning her beloved Craft Pack Company and to celebrate she is offering the chance to win one of her lovely Memory Box Kits.

Lorraine's competition can be found on page 70 of the October Imag and closes on the 28th October

There are also some lovely printables from Lorraine on pages 68 - 69

Good luck to all who enter

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A trip to 'Granny's House' with the AIM imag

This month in the AIM imag, we take a trip to Granny's House.

Within the covers of the FREE AIM imag you will find pages packed with inspiration from Granny's era, to inspire that special miniature project.

 

From 'Food that Grandma used to make' too 'Grandma's favourite hobbies' 

 the October Edition is a treasure chest of inspiration, packed with regular features, articles and news.

 

So why not read online or download your FREE copy today!

www.artisansinminiature.com

Dear Reader,

It is once again my privilege to welcome you to the October edition of the ground breaking AIM Magazine.  This month AIM members have chosen to celebrate a very special lady in our lives; Granny!

For me the rhythmical ticking of a cuckoo clock, 'gold top' milk, sherbet lemon sweets and the comforting smell of a dinner roasting in the oven all bring back an ocean of wonderful memories of my much loved Nanna...

In the miniature world our shared nostalgia for past times and our treasured recollections of days gone by often in turn become our silent muse, inspiring the miniatures which we love to collect or make.

In the modern minature world, scenes, settings and locations from our past are fast becoming a popular starting point for our new miniature projects.  Indeed it seems that for many, submersing ourselves in the miniature world allows us to create tangible recreations of our own personal memories. 

Since the birth of the internet there has been an ever increasing interest in genealogy and researching our personal family tree is now common place.  For those of us in the miniature world there is also an obvious cross over between our nostalgic memories and discoveries of our own personal past and our (enviable) ability to recreate them in three dimensional form in the present.

I personally am no exception to this kind of inspiration as I have recently been working on small scale kits which reflect furniture or homes which were present in my own personal childhood.  So if you are considering recreating 'Granny's house' you need look no further!!  AIM members have filled the pages of this issue with myriad ideas, inspiration and countless projects that just might help you bring your own memories back to life! 

Bea Broadwood

Editor (& general whip cracker)
www.petite-properties.com
October 2011

"Granny's House"

Issue 38 - October 2011

What a lot of contents..!

Ever wondered what's hidden between the virtual covers of the FREE AIM imag?

 

Well, as you can see the pages of September edition are packed with 

regular features, articles and fabulous projects!

 

It's simply too good to miss!!

So why not read online or download your FREE copy today!

www.artisansinminiature.com

A Note from the Editor - AIM imag September 2011

Dear Reader,

As a busy summer slips quietly into an exciting autumn, it is once again my pleasure to introduce this latest ‘food filled’ edition of the AIM magazine.

Over the summer I have personally enjoyed a very special family celebration, one which has reinforced to me that there is indeed no greater pleasure in life that to able to sit down and share a leisurely meal with family and good friends and it seems that the highly talented members of AIM agree!



This month AIM members have collectively chosen to focus on our theme:  ‘Come dine with us..!’ and together they have filled the pages of this very special September issue with a stunning celebration of entertaining ‘in miniature’.

The pages of this new issue are crammed full of inspiration and ideas for the international miniature diner!  So whether you are planning to create a realistic dining setting in your dolls house or you simply want to bring a kitchen scene to life with stunning, mouth watering food; look no further we have it all!

This new September edition of the ground breaking AIM magazine is also awash with many fabulous free projects for you to try your hand at, from printable plates (in three scales) on pages 16 and 47 to creating a stunningly realistic salad without the use of clay on page 52!  In short there is something for every miniaturist to try!

So as you enjoy the last of the summer sunshine, why not put your feet up and come dine with us!

Bea Broadwood

Editor (& general whip cracker)
www.petite-properties.com
September 2011

"Come Dine With Us!"

Issue 37 - September 2011

click on the cover to read the latest issue!

Phoenix Rising...

Here's another must see article in our celebration of 'Modern Mininatures'

 in the August edition of the FREE AIM imag...

 

 

Don't miss our special look at the stunning modern dolls house interior which has been so imaginatively 

created by AIM member Christa Chayata!

The FREE AIM imag -Available to read online 

or download it today!

Don't miss a page! 

www.artisansinminiature.com

Classically Contemporary...

To continue our 'month long' celebration of 'Modern Mininatures'

Join us in the August edition of the FREE AIM imag,

as we take a special look at the 'Classically Contemporary' 

miniatures created by AIM member Elizabeth LePla!

The FREE AIM imag -Available to read online 

or download it today!

Don't miss a page! 

www.artisansinminiature.com

Meet the guy who does modern miniatures..!

Do you Love modern miniatures?

Then why not check out our cover star Peter Tucker's fabulous showcase feature which can be found

in the latest issue of the FREE AIM imag...  

The FREE AIM imag -Available to read online 

or download it today!

Don't miss a page! 

www.artisansinminiature.com

A Note From the Editor - AIM imag August 2011

Dear Reader,

As the year continues to fly by, it is once again my pleasure to introduce the August issue of the world famous FREE AIM imag!

This month AIM members have been looking forward, (rather than backwards into the past) for inspiration for their miniature creations and they have come together to celebrate the 'modern miniature world'...

Until fairly recently the miniature world mostly reflected times gone by and past historical periods.  However, it has become more and more evident that there is a new genre of miniatures, an ever growing interest in creating modern dolls houses and filling their interiors with miniatures which are inspired by current trends and fashions.

Indeed many younger miniaturists (aka our 'next generation' of artisans and collectors) instead seem to prefer to focus on architectural styles or designs which are evident in the 'full size' world we live in today.

So with this in mind, this month AIM members have taken a closer look at this emerging area of the miniature world and as you will see there is simply no reason why your dolls house has to reflect times gone by... instead it can be as 'on trend' and modern as you dare!

Bea Broadwood

Editor (& general whip cracker)
www.petite-properties.com
August 2011

A Note from the Editor - AIM imag June/July 2011

Bea Broadwood
AIM Editor

Dear Reader,

Here in AIM's virtual global office, all is now quiet...

Overheated laptops have been switched off, bulging notepads have been closed and flattened desk chair cushions have been plumped.  In short there has been an audible (collective) sigh rippling quietly across four continents and countless time zones as the hardworking editorial team members finally step away from their desks and look forward to a well earned summer break!

However, with the editorial team disappearing into the sunset, there is no need to panic!!

In order to cover the editorial team's need for their annual holidays, 'stay-cations', rehab visits or private time in a darkened room, rest assured that before clocking off and supported by the talented members of AIM they have pulled out all the stops to put together this fantastic 'summer' edition of the AIM magazine, which we hope will tide you all over until the next issue of the AIM imag is released on the 1st August!!

So in the meantime, and is now customary, as editor it is once again my privilege to welcome you all to the 35th edition of the AIM Magazine, which as you will see is packed full of exciting projects, articles and not forgetting all your favourite regular columns and features too - and of course all for FREE!

But for now, as several deck chairs, floppy sun hats and many rounds of iced Pimms beckon, the editorial team and I hope that you will all enjoy this 'Artist's Life' inspired issue and rest assures the AIM magazine will be back on August 1st - rejuvenated, refreshed and quite simply better than ever!


Cheers!!!

Bea Broadwood
Editor (& general whip cracker)
www.petite-properties.com

PS.  Worried you might miss an issue of the FREE AIM imag?  Then worry not!!

AIM imag readers can now sign up for a FREE monthly reminder to be sent straight to your inbox, notifying you each time a new issue is released!!

To find out more see page 4 of this issue...

So why not sign up today and make sure that you never miss a thing?

A Note from the Editor - The AIM Magazine April 2011



AIM Editor Bea Broadwood

 Dear Reader,

In 1981, when a certain prince’s mother walked down the aisle of St. Paul’s Cathedral, despite being only nine, I sat for the duration of that historic royal wedding with my nose twelve inches from the television screen, utterly mesmerised. So you can imagine my excitement when the news was announced that there was to be another royal wedding and it seems I was not alone!

In the weeks leading up to this April issue, AIM members have also been captivated by the sense of anticipation and excitement that has been generated by the imminent Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, due to be held later this month.

However, as with any professional media publication the themes which the AIM magazine’s issues are built around, are voted upon and intricately planned months in advance, but, from time to time the real world interrupts the harmonious ebb and flow of the world of miniatures and when it does it is fun to respond. Therefore, as we are a ‘real’ time publication, the AIM editorial team decided that we must ‘seize the mood of the moment’ and transform our April issue into a veritable celebration of the forthcoming royal nuptials.

So this month the AIM imag is ‘a tale of two halves’ as alongside our Royal Wedding inspired features, we also take a closer look at ‘add on’ or additional rooms of the home. From the history of conservatories to the quiet solitude of the humble out door loo, AIM members have provided articles, features and projects, which we hope will inspire you.

Our ‘Royal Wedding’ pages are packed with AIM member’s miniature interpretations and predictions for the big day. So much so that I think it is fair to say that it seems deep down everyone loves a ‘love story’ and everyone loves a good wedding! Combine that wedding with the ‘fairytale’ element and it leaves the hopeless romantics amongst us collectively reaching for the union jack bunting.

So…Where will I be on the 29th?

The same place I was in 1981: twelve inches from the television screen, armed with a full box of tissues, quietly surrounded by copious amounts of union jack bunting.

At any age, I do love a good wedding!


Bea Broadwood
Editor (& General whip cracker)
April 2011
www.petite‐properties.com
AIM Imag Issue 33 April 2011

March AIM Magazine is out now!!

February's Issue of the AIM Magazine is OUT NOW!

AIM mag issue 31 February 2011

This month's shabby chic inspired edition brings you no less than 140 pages filled with features, articles, interviews and projects from some of the world's leading Artisans in Miniature!

The AIM Mag Issue 31 - February 2011 

January Project Supplement 2011

AIM imag - January Project Supplement 2011