Petite Properties on Ebay

Hello everyone!

For a while now we have realised that here in PP HQ we are fast running out of storage space, to the point where we are positively bulging at the seams! 

So... we have decided it is finally time to have a (much needed) BIG clear out.

As a result over the next few weeks we will be auctioning off most of our unwanted back catalogue of ex display items on EBAY!

All the houses that have been earmarked for ebay are the constructed / undecorated ones that were both featured in our instructions and also displayed on the PP stand. 

Currently we have listed the following PP Ex display items on Ebay;

Parsnip Cottage:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Petite-Properties-Ex-Display-1-48th-Model-Parsnip-Cottage

Bluebell Cottage:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Petite-Properties-Ex-Display-1-48th-Model-Bluebell-Cottage

Wash House & WC:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Petite-Properties-Ex-Display-1-48th-Model-Wash-House-WC

Little Acorns School (in 1:24th):

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Petite-Properties-Ex-Display-1-24th-Model-Little-Acorns-School

Little Acorns School (in 1:48th)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Petite-Properties-Ex-Display-1-48th-Model-Little-Acorns-School

Playground (or walled garden base)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Petite-Properties-Ex-Display-1-48th-Model-Playground-Walled-Garden

Snowdrop Cottage:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Petite-Properties-Ex-Display-1-48th-Model-Snowdrop-Cottage

Thimble Cottage:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Petite-Properties-Ex-Display-1-48th-Model-Thimble-Cottage

All of our ex display models were made by myself and have been signed on the under side.

Our Ebay seller ID is petite-properties

All of our auctions will start at only 99p and have no reserves. 

We will also post worldwide.

These listings are only the tip of the iceberg and we plan to list many more!

So why not grab yourself a bargain????

Happy bidding!

Bea
www.petite-properties.com
http://petiteproperties.blogspot.com/
@Beas_Hive
www.pinterest.com/petiteproperty

Bear Cabin Miniatures move online

AIM members Julia and Hywel of Bear Cabin Miniatures specialise in fantasy, myth and magical miniatures. Sadly, due to an unforeseen event they have recently closed their Artisan Dolls House Shop in Swansea, but they will continue to exhibit at  Dolls House Fairs around the UK and can be found at:

www.bearcabinminiatures.co.uk

Christmas embroidery kits from Janet Granger

If you love Christmas and you love embroidery too, then it's never too early to start on your Christmas stitching projects. As the nights start drawing in, what can be better than having a Christmassy project to keep you busy in the evenings?

AIM member Janet Granger has recently added some new miniature needlepoint kits with Christmas motifs of candles and holly for table runners and place mats to her 12th scale embroidery kit range. There is still plenty of time before the festive season to make them for your festive doll house displays or to stitch as wonderful Christmas presents for friends who have doll's houses too.

All the kits contain 32 count silk gauze, plenty of Anchor stranded cotton and a suitable needle for you to stitch with. The designs are counted from a colour block chart (the design isn't printed on the fabric), which is simple to use and easy on the eyes. Instructions on how to finish the kits are included, too. You may want to purchase some Fray Check fabric glue (also available on the website) to stabilise the edges of the gauze before you trim around it.

The long table runner kit measures 3 5/8 x one inch and costs £12.95, the round table centre mat measures 1 3/8 inches diameter and costs £8.95, and each of the set of four place mats measures 1 3/8 by an inch and costs £14.95. All of them are available now from:

http://www.janetgranger.co.uk/acatalog/WhatNew.html 

You can also find tutorials on the website showing exactly how these kits are to be made up:

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

and detailed images showing what each type of kit contains here:

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

Janet's contact details are:

Janet Granger

Janet Granger Designs

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

Tel.: 01538 308860

Dollhouse needlepoint kit website: www.janetgranger.co.uk

Blog: http://janetgranger.wordpress.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janetgrangerdesigns

Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DollhouseEmbroidery

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/janetembroidery

Halloween by Distinctive Design

AIM member Judy Lauson shares with us her delightful Halloween scene.

"Sweet Memories depicts a Halloween scene with many children visiting a neighbourhood house. Each child is wearing a costume that is a replica of the costumes worn by my son and daughter over a decade ago for trick and treating. Joining in the fun the old lady giving out the treats is also wearing a mask and so is her cat besides her. The doorbell at the door actually chimes when pressed. It is also harvest time, the rake leans against the wall ready to rake up the fallen leaves, the wheelbarrow is full of vegetables plucked from the pumpkin patch .  and the wood pile is being made ready for the winter to come.

 www.lauson.ca

Latest news from Petite Properties

Over the last few months, Bea of Petite Properties has been busy designing new kits and writing her latest book; Create Exterior Finishes. Bea who many will recognise as the founder of AIM and the AIM Imag has also introduced a new, exclusive range of paints for use on all her kits, including the delightful 1/48th scale 'Pumpkin Cottage ' shown above. 

Pumpkin Cottage and Bea's latest book; Petite Properties Create Exterior Finishes will be launched at this weekends Miniatura Show, where you will be spoilt for choice amongst the many cottages, kits and accessories in 1/144th, 1/48th and 1/24th that Petite Properties have for sale. You can find these and the amazing new book, which is an easy to follow guide to creating your own authentic exteriors on Stand A5

If you are not attending the Miniatura Show or would like a closer look prior to the show, you can find further details on these and more at;

www.petite-properties.com

Latest characters from The Giddy Kipper

Aim member Jain of The Giddy Kipper has been busy sculpting many new characters. 

These delightful characters form a wonderful group and are available for sale separately at the forthcoming Autumn Miniatura Show 2014. Jain will be exhibiting on Stand B15

You can see many more of Jain's wonderful creations on her blog and website at;

www.giddykippercharacters.blogspot.com

www.giddykipperdolls.com

Celebrating 21 years for Bags of Character

2014 has been an important year for AIM Member Carol Bull as she is celebrating 21 years of mini making this year. Selling under the name of Bags of Character, Carol's wonderful dolls are definitely full of character and never fail to please, amuse and delight. Carol will be exhibiting at the forthcoming Miniatura Show on the 20th and 21st September and you can find her on Stand G11 or on her website;

www.bagsofcharacter.weebly.com

Adora Bella Minis now in smallers scales

You may recognise AIM member Joy of Adora Bella Minis for her charming characters in 12th Scale. Amongst my favourites are her wonderful witches for the collector of fantasy miniatures. But did you know that Joy also makes her delightful characters in smaller scales too? In 2014, Joy has moved into making for the lover of smaller scales; 24th and 48th scale.

Joy no longer works on a commission basis, but does have a wishlist that you can add to on her website and you can sign up for her newsletter which gives details her latest dolls as they become available. 

You can see more of Joy's work on her website;

http://www.adora-bella-minis.com/

New dolls from Julie Campbell Doll Artisan

AIM member and IGMA Doll Artisan Julie Campbell hand sculpts the most delightful dolls for the 12th scale collector. Julie regularly exhibits at shows both in the UK and in Germany, but if you can't get to any of the shows, Julie has an Etsy shop and a Wishlist, both of which can be found on her website at 

  http://www.juliecampbelldollartist.co.uk/

The delightful gardening lady and 'Sweet Old Candace' with her baking table are just two of the dolls which will be available at this Autumn's Miniatura Show