Miracle Chicken Miniatures Pipe Boxes



Miracle Chicken Miniatures are pleased to introduce their new line of European antique miniatures.

Shown here in the photos, the replica 1700's pipe box complete with 2 compartments to store tobacco and pipes would surely enhance any collectors 12th scale miniature scene. The boxes are available in light and dark stain and are beautifully chip-carved from cherry wood. The Pipes are hand carved from African blackwood, pear and brass.

They are available to purchase from:

http://www.miraclechickenminiatures.com/Dollhouse_accessories.htm

Ludwina's Hand knotted Dolls House Carpets

Ludwina IGMA artisan

Hand knotted miniature carpets, dollhouse crochet and petit point pillows

　

http://dekorativ.tripod.com/doll_house_miniature_carpets/

Weeny handbags for doll’s house dolls by Janet Granger



Wouldn’t the lady dolls in any doll’s house covet these tiny handbags – just launched in kit form by Janet Granger. There are eight designs available altogether, to be stitched on either 32 or 40 count silk gauze, depending on the design, using tent stitch (like half cross stitch).
The series covers day bags and evening bags, for several different historical eras. There’s even an Art Deco one called ‘Jazz Age’.

Each handbag kit contains a piece of silk gauze (32 or 40), Anchor stranded cotton threads, a colour block chart (the design is not printed on the fabric), detailed instructions, suitable needles, a tiny bead for the closure, beading thread, and fine gold thread for the handle. The bags measure approximately seven eighths of an inch across, when finished.

If you are a beginner to mini-stitching and are unsure as to whether you would be able to make one of these handbags, why not have a look at the free online tutorial section of Janet’s website first? It guides you through every stage of stitching and finishing the kit, with detailed photos to show you exactly what you need to do. You'll see just how easy they are to make!

The kits are available from here:
http://www.janetgranger.co.uk/acatalog/index.html

The tutorial is here:
http://www.janetgranger.co.uk/tutorials.htm

Each kit costs £9.95. Orders over £40 are sent post free - under £40, there is a flat-rate charge of £1.50 per order.

Janet Granger Designs, Rose Cottage, Leek Road, Waterhouses, Staffordshire, ST10 3JS England Tel: 01538 308860 www.janetgranger.co.uk

Hello, The AIM Blog is back!

After a long break, I am pleased to announce that the AIM Blog will once again be updated on a regular basis. Here on the AIM blog, you will find all the latest news, highlights and gossip from the members of Artisans In Miniature and what a better time it couldn't be, with Halloween and Christmas just around the corner, prepare to be dazzled and delighted with highlights from our talented members.

Whilst you wait for the blog posts to start, why not take a look at our latest AIM iMag. Available to download and read for free. So grab yourself a cup of something nice and click the link below to our little of miniatures.

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

AIM Member Showcase ~ Angelique Miniatures

Jane Seymour, 3rd wife of Henry VIII

By Angelique Miniatures

 The making of this doll can be seen on my blog at;

 angeliqueminiatures.wordpress.com

 

or why not visit my website at;

http://www.angeliqueminiatures.co.uk/



AIM Imag ~ Issue 41 out now

Here at AIM, we are pleased to announce that our spring Edition of the AIM imag is now viewable online!

With AIM members bursting with the joys of spring and the promise of warmer weather, they have worked tirelessly to bring us a delightful Spring inspired 41st edition of the Imag.

Packed with a wide variety of miniature fun, articles, news and projects for everyone to enjoy, this edition is as ever fully downloadable for FREE! So why not grab yourself a cuppa, curl up in your favourite armchair and enjoy the 41st issue of the AIM Imag!!

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

Meet Our Members ~ Afan Valley Miniatures

Introducing AIM Member Paul Smith of Afan Valley Miniatures, who has been building 12th scale houses since mid 2011. Paul works on and produces houses of an unique and different design, finished in a manner which allows them to be viewable from all sides and angles, with a strong emphasis on the realistic finish and range. All of Paul's buildings are designed and built from his own design or to a customers specification. Paul commonly works in 1:12th scale but is happy to go smaller if required.

Paul can be contacted at http://www.afanvalleyminiatures.co.uk/home 

AIM Member Showcase ~ Sandra Stacey Dolls

                                                       

 Waiting for christmas.... this lovely 12th scale doll has been handmade by Charlotte By Sandra A. Stacy of http://www.sasminidolls.com/



AIM Member Showcase ~ Janet Granger

Saskia kit

Janet Granger has just launched a new miniature needlepoint carpet kit on her website, www.janetgranger.co.uk , called 'Saskia'.

The design is an Oriental one, in shades of mid-blue with deep red and cream highlights, and measures 9 x 6 1/4 inches. It would look great in a study or drawing room in your doll's house. The kit contains 18 count canvas, plenty of Appleton's crewel wool,  thread for the fringe, detailed instructions, a colour-block chart to count the design from, and a suitable needle. The design is worked in needlepoint - tent stitch for the details and basketweave for the background. Both stitches are easy to do (very similar to half cross stitch). There are Tutorials on Janet's website, showing how to do these stitches, if you are new to embroidery. If you prefer to choose your own colours, or work the design on a different count of fabric, then a chart pack is also available. The full kit costs £21.50, and the chart pack costs £10.75. P&P is free if ordered online, or £1.50 if ordered by post with a cheque.

Contact details:

Janet Granger

Rose Cottage, Leek Road, Waterhouses, Staffordshire ST10 3JS

mail@janetgranger.co.uk

www.janetgranger.co.uk

AIM Members Showcase ~ Angelique Miniatures

12th Scale Georgian lady shepherdess

Introducing the work of Louise Goldsborough of Angelique Miniatures, who has recently opened a brand new E-Bid store.

 At the moment she is working hard to add as many of her in-stock-and-ready-to-send miniature dolls as she can. Several of these dolls are listed at below her normal retail prices and will make excellent Christmas presents for your friends......or why not treat yourself?

If you would like to see Louise's new store please go to
http://angelique-miniatures.ebid.net/

 Be sure to check back often to see all the new dolls that she adds over the next couple of weeks!





AIM Members Showcase ~ A Seasonal Celebration Tour

With christmas nearly upon us, join with me and lets take a tour of some of our talented AIM members and see what glorius christmas delights they are offering this year :0)

Wrapped up warm, this delightful Art Deco Lady is dressed up ready to go out for Christmas.

Mary Williams Dollshouse Dolls at  http://www.dollshousedolls.co.uk/

Passing the little tree...

Ceynix Miniature Trees 'n' Trains at http://www.ceynix.co.uk/

and the pretty Christmas decorated trees...

Santa and trees by Kay Brooke at http://www.kaysminidolls.com/

Stopping to meet two little boys ready for christmas...

Dolls by Sandra A. Stacey at http://www.sasminidolls.com/

Into the warm house, where Santa and Mrs Claus wait....

Dolls by Adora Bella Minis at http://www.adora-bella-minis.com/

Beside the fireplace decorated for Christmas... 

  

1:24 Snow Village Glitter Houses Kit by Carol M. Kubrican at http://www.true2scale.com/

With Christmas stockings ready to hang...

Stockings by Janet Granger at http://www.janetgranger.co.uk/

and Christmas cushions all ready to snuggle into...

Christmas cushions by Wendy's Miniature at http://www.wendysminiatures.com/

The tables are laid with sumptious Christmas food...

Christmas Miniatures by Sadie Brown at http://www.homewardflight.etsy.com/

and candy corn cupcakes...

By Mels Miniatures at http://www.melsminiatures.com/

Whilst the toys wait to be played with...

 Festive Humpty by Tower House Dolls at http://www.towerhousedolls.co.uk/

The bears wait to be cuddled...

Bear Makers Cupboard by Bearcabin Miniatures at http://www.bearcabinminiatures.etsy.com/

and the books wait to read...

The Night Before Christmas Miniature book by Pat Carlson at  http://www.patcarlsonminiatures.com/

At this, our Christmas time xx

AIM Member Showcase ~ Les Miniatures De Beatrice.

 These wonderful little dolls; the Dionne Quintuplets are by the talented doll maker Beatrice Thierus. 

Beatrice shares her passions of doll making on her website and her blog at;

  http://lesminiaturesdebeatrice.blogspot.com/

http://myminiatures.net/

AIM Member Showcase ~ Janet Granger's christmas stockings

There are some sweet little Christmas Stocking kits available on Janet Granger's website along with a free online tutorial for her stockings.

 So why not give it a go and stitch yourself a lovely little christmas stocking? After all,  even 12th scale fireplaces need Christmas stockings to be hung on them at Christmas!

http://www.janetgranger.co.uk/

AIM Member Showcase ~ Kays Miniature Dolls

As a miniature doll artist I usually make lovely women dressed in historical costumes.  Then a valued customer asked me to make her a Dr. Frankenstein based on Vincent Price and his helper based on Peter Lorre. I don't do "custom" dolls but I agreed to for her.  That resulted in a passion for making "creepy people" and it was so much fun that I went onto to make a Vampire couple, some witches, a Zombie, a Ghost couple, and various body parts. The Vampire couple and Dr. Frankenstein vignette have sold but can be viewed on my website. 

The Ghosts in the above photo are currently for sale and can be purchased on my website www.kaysminidolls.com

I still have several creepy people bouncing around in my head but for now, I am back to making beautiful young ladies so they will have to wait until next Halloween to be set free.

The photo below shows one of my pretty ladies based on the 1800's Godey Magazine Ladies currently for sale on my website.

http://www.kaysminidolls.com/

AIM Members Showcase ~ Miniatures by Pat Carlson

Introducing Pat Carlson and her beautifully detailed miniature books.

Pat has a variety of 12th scale books in her Etsy Store at http://www.etsy.com/shop/Skywind

You can also find Pat's books online at http://patcarlsonminiatures.com/01MiniatureBooks.htm

and in her Ebay Store at  http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/skywind

AIM Member Showcase ~ Buttercup Miniatures

Buttercup Miniatures are pleased to announce that the set of two 1:12^th scale knitting patterns for a chair set for the drawing room are now complete.

The patterns are available as printed patterns from the Buttercup Miniatures web shop at: http://store.buttercupminiatures.co.uk/miniature-knitting-patterns/a1-12th-scale-knitting-patterns/household-patterns/cat_38.html and in instantly downloadable pdf format from their Ravelry store: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/112th-scale-cushion-set  and http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/112th-scale-chair-set-and-tray-cloth

Please note that items from BOTH patterns are shown on the photo above.

The first pattern includes the instructions for the floor rug, afghan/lap rug and cushion. The second pattern includes instructions for a tray cloth/runner, chair arm covers, plus covers (antimacassars) for chair back and settee back. Full details of materials required to knit the patterns and more photos are given on the links above.

Buttercup Miniatures   http://www.buttercupminiatures.co.uk

AIM Member Showcase ~ Kimmi Lou Miniatures

Kimberly of Kimmi Lou Miniatures makes the most exquisite 12th scale food. Here Kimberly explains that the board in the photos has all the makings of a yummy Sunday dinner, complete with a recipe for her mom's "recipe for life!"  A perfectly done roast, creamy mashed potatoes, and sliced cooked carrots and peas all ready to place on the table for dinner!  

You can view more of Kimberly's delicious creations on her blog at;

http://kimmilouminiatures.blogspot.com/

 

AIM Member Showcase ~ Helena Bleeker

Introducing Helena Bleeker, a master at miniature knitting. In the above photo, Helena shares with us "Bella" and a lovely teddy bear made and dressed by a dear friend of hers in Belgium.

The "Connie" and “Bella” pattern above was knitted using the new Bio certified cotton from Venne Holland. Helena tells us that the thickness of the cotton is Nm 50/2 which places it exactly between the 34/2 and 70/2. This new thread knits up beautifully and shows the pattern in great detail. Helena stocks the full colour range available at the moment and the colour chart is now shown on her web site, which also shows the full range of Miniature Knitting patterns in 1/12 and 1/24 scale plus miniature knitting needles and threads. All the threads can be used for crochet and lace making as well, so why not pay Helena a visit at her website; 

http://www.helena-petitefashions.co.uk

AIM Member Showcase ~ Janet Granger

Introducing AIM Member, Janet Granger of Janet Granger Designs. Janet has been selling miniature embroidery online since 1996 and her wonderful 12th scale Embroidery kits are superb.

Janet has just launched new twelfth scale needlepoint kits on her website, www.janetgranger.co.uk , so why not take a look? Both ranges are called 'Alice' - there is a minty green/beige colourway, and a blue/peach colourway to choose from. Each range comprises nine kits altogether. They can all be bought individually, but the photos below show them together, to tempt you!! The basic 'Alice' design is derived from a Victorian floral motif, but these soft furnishings would look great in a 'shabby chic' interior, too. For those of you who want to know these things, the design is called ‘Alice’, after a friend of Janet's who lives in Edinburgh!

The design is available in all these different types of kit: two sizes of carpet, cushion, round footstool, rectangular stool, dining chair, firescreen, bellpull and bolster cushion. The carpets are to be stitched on 18 count interlock canvas with Appleton’s crewel wool (chart packs are also available, if you’d prefer to make them in a different colourway or a different count of fabric). The cushion is to be stitched on 22 count canvas with two strands of Anchor stranded cotton. All the other kits are to be stitched on 32 count silk gauze, with one strand of Anchor.

Prices start at 4.50 GBP for the cushion kit, up to 21.50 GBP for the large carpet kit. Shipping is free, worldwide, on any order of 10 GBP or over. Under 10 GBP, a flat rate of 1.25 GBP per order applies.

So, why not treat your doll's house to a room decorated in a beautiful co-ordinating range of stitched soft furnishings?

AIM Member Showcase ~ Christine Verstraete

Looking for a great book for your miniature projects? Then look no further than AIM Member Christine Verstraete who is offering her 'In Miniature Style II' book via eBook, Print, Kindle and other formats on her website http://www.cverstraete.com

With over 40 projects, including this Halloween Screen, you'll be sure to find something for your special project.