Janet Granger Offer

There's a special offer when you sign up to the Newsletter on Janet Granger's website for miniature needlepoint kits and charts at the moment - just sign up as a *new subscriber*, and you will be eligible for a 10% discount on the next order that you place. Check out the website for details:

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

As a Newsletter subscriber you can have access to special sales just for subscribers, be the first to know about new kits being launched, and participate in competitions, too.

As well as having more than 200 kits and charts in her online shop, Janet also sells cut pieces of silk gauze and canvas in small pieces, wood finishing packs and fabric glue.

Contact details:

Janet Granger
Janet Granger Designs
Rose Cottage, Leek Road, Waterhouses, Staffordshire ST10 3JS
Tel.: 01538 308860

Dollshouse 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

 

AIM Members News 2012 ~ Bear Cabin Miniatures first Fair

Bear Cabin Miniatures are pleased to announce a variety of new dressed shelving and cupboards for their 'Woodland Witches' Range.

  They will be on display and available for purchase on Saturday 24th March at The Vintage and Handmade Fair at at Burry Port Memorial Hall SA16 0BN where Bear Cabin Miniatures will be exhibiting for the first time.

http://www.bearcabinminiatures.etsy.com/

Meet Our Members ~ Adora Bella Minis

This weeks 'Meet Our Members' post introduces the talented Joy of Adora Bella Minis.

Joy sculpts and then dresses 12th scale character dolls which are sure to bring a little humour to your scene and guaranteed to bring you a smile :)

Joy sculpts older folk, children, wizards, witches and custom requested dolls. She has also recently started to sell undressed dolls via her website, but be sure to be quick, these delightful characters don't hang around for sale long, before being snapped up by her avid collectors! When Joy can drag herself away from her love of sculpting dolls, Joy needle felts the cutest little 12th scale bears and mice.

 

All Joy's dolls and needle felts are OOAK - One Of A Kind and can be viewed and purchased from;

http://www.adora-bella-minis.co.uk/

http://www.groovycart.co.uk/cart.php?c=2981

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

Meet Our Members ~ Halloween Special

Halloween is nearly upon us,

the time when shivers run down your spine

so lets take a little trip through.....

The AIM Members websites and see what they have been upto.....

Showcasing wonderful handmade offerings for the witching season

by some of our talented AIM members

As the witches gather....

Witch by Nancy Cronin

and the skies darken....

                   Halloween House by Dave Williams, http://www.harvington.com/

 the ghosts go dancing by...

OOAK ghosts by Kay Brooke http://www.kaysminidolls.com/

alongside the Bride of Frankenstein...

Bride Of Frankenstein by Julie Campbell http://www.bellabelledolls.co.uk/

Whilst indoors, pumpkins glow....

Halloween Fireplace by Bearcabin Miniatures http://www.bearcabinminiatures.etsy.com/

and tables are set for a feast....

Trick or Treat Table by Oberonswood http://www.sorceresshollow.com/

with Jack-a-lantern Candy

Miniature handmade food by Sarah Maloney http://www.dollhousekitchen.com/

and Pumpkin Pie...

Pumpkin Pie with miniature pumpkins by Vicky Guile http://www.njdminiatures.com/

and witching hour feasts....

Witching hour feast by Sadie Brown http://www.homewardflight.etsy.com/

and spooktacular cupcakes for 12th scale children to eat.... 

Spooktacular cupcakes by Mels Miniatures http://www.melsminiatures.com/

The bears have helped to hollow out the Pumpkins....

Jointed Bear and pumpkin by Linda Master http://www.miraclechickenminiatures.com/

and the hats and brooms are at the ready.....

Country witches hat and broomstick by Kat http://www.katthehatlady.etsy.com/

The children are dressed to play trick or treat...

Dandy by Sandra A. Stacy http://www.sasminidolls.com/

Accompanied by a friendly witch....

Little witch by Adora Bella Minis http://www.adora-bella-minis.com/

and thus ends our little trip!

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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

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

Meet our Members - Linda Master

I specialize in hand carved/hand painted wood miniature animals 1:12 scale and smaller. Fully detailed with carved eyes, toes, paw pads, birds fully feathered. Each is carved entirely from one little block of wood, meaning nothing is glued on later.
I carve "your pet" from your photos, for the personalization of pet cremation urns, or for the dollhouse. Have your pet residing in your dollhouse!
I also make functioning dollhouse miniature accessories. Hand made, many different mediums used.
I make very realistic drawings and paintings that look like a photograph, full size or miniature.
I named my little business after my beloved Miracle Chicken. I hatched her, she was my child. You can read a short story, The Story of Miracle Chicken at http://www.miraclechickenurns.com/.

 

About me
My first memory as a baby was loving tiny things. I began collecting miniatures, then as a teen, I was thrilled to discover I could make minis. A friend gave me my first carving set, x-acto knives. I still use them to this day. I began carving animals from people's photos, and then when my rabbit died, I made him an urn and the business was born.

Contact details

Linda Master
Miracle Chicken Urns
37716 County Road 18
Dexter City OH 45727
U.S.A.

Tel: 740-732-0185

Website: http://www.miraclechickenurns.com
Email: urnartist@miraclechickenurns.com

Meet our Members - Tori West

I have been a professional miniaturist for the last 12 years, creating a wide variety of miniature dwellings, furniture, accessories, and animals.  I began my career with animal figures, and was awarded IGMA Fellow membership in 2001 in that category.  Although I still make some animal figures, my creative pathways have greatly diversified.  At the dawn of the new millennium I found what I believe is the perfect craft medium, Creative Paperclay®.  The majority of my miniature creations are now made with paperclay, though I also do metal work and wood carving.  My husband, Steve Weller, and I have created a number of animatronic pieces in miniature, using his skill as an electronics designer.  We have also produced a how-to DVD on using LEDs for miniature lighting.

I have been involved in teaching and doing an occasional show, although the majority of my work is handled through our web site. Some of my teaching experience includes seminars and full length classes at the Guild School in Castine, Maine, and a variety of workshops at the NAME National. In addition, I’ve given many classes to smaller groups and clubs throughout the southwest, and written magazine articles for some of the major industry publications.

In 2010 I am moving in yet another direction. Since I discovered, a few years ago, that I have a major fairy community living in my yard, I’ve been concentrating on creating fairy dwellings and household items for their use. I am also developing artwork depicting the fairies, photographing them, and learning about their lives and habits.

Website -http://www.minimotion.com
Facebook page- http://www.facebook.com/minimotion

Meet our Members - Elizabeth McInnis

Hello! From reproductions of personal pets to scale replicas of prize bulls, I've created a world of animals in 1/12 scale. My sculptures are first hand-carved of wood, then furred and painted for detail. Eyes are made of glass or acrylic. Look for my sculptures in toy and miniatures museums around the world. Many thanks!

Website: www.elizabethmcinnis.com

Email: dmcinnis47@hotmail.com

Meet our Members - Marianne Colijn

Hello, I am Marianne Colijn from the Netherlands. I call my business Furry Friends by Marianne because it all started with my little bears.  These days I also make knitted and crochet items as well as polymer free mini food.

The Furry Friends are made out of humble chenille stems that I turn into bears using my very own special technique. Every bear is one of a kind because I have never been able to make the same thing twice. I love to dress the bears in tiny clothes when they allow it and I like making little things for them to play with etc. That is how I started to make other minis as well.

I have been making bears for about 10 years now and I still have ideas for more bears. I started making these tiny bears when I was at a rehab centre where I did not have acces to interesting materials or patterns for making fabric bears. The chenille stems proved to be a great medium for me and the bears became very popular with the other patients , so much so that I was known as the Bear Lady . A friend placed pics of my bears on a website and people actually wanted to buy the little bears which I found totally amazing. Now my little friends travel all over the world to new homes and through them I have met a lot of very nice people. The bears I make these days are totally different from the earlier ones for I have learned many new techniques . I also love make little Furry Friends in crochet whenever time allows.

Over the last 5 years I have also been a regular contributer to American Miniaturist magazine. I did desing projects and how toes in all kinds of different techniques and I love the challence of coming up with something new  all the time.

My bears needed mini food and because I really admire all those talented people who can work with clay that is what I tried to use too. But I soon found that I am totally hopeless with clay. I have tried all kinds of different techniques and over the last year I have been able to make some pretty good food without using any clay at all. I have even been asked to teach workshops about it.

I am selling my mini food through my website now and I am planning to do some fairs as well. And I am currently working on a little instruction book that will be available on my website too.

My current speciality is cakes , puddings, cookies, different kinds of breads and fruit pies. I am currently developing a range of vegetables and salads.

Over the last 5 years I have also been a regular contributer to American Miniaturist magazine. I did desing projects and how toes in all kinds of different techniques and I love the challence of coming up with something new  all the time.

 

You can see all of my work Bears and Food at:-  www.furryfriendsbymarianne.com Or you can contact me directly by using one of the following email address’s:-

email : furryfriends@onsnet.nu 

or email@furryfriendsbymarianne.com

The Fairy Flower Seller

Angelique Miniatures has just introduced a brand new Fairy and unicorn ensemble called 'The Fairy Flower Seller'.

To see details of this lovely miniature ensemble check out Angelique's blog at

http://angeliqueminiatures.wordpress.com/whats-new/

Meet our Members - Miniartworks

Miniartworks by Jean Boyd

My name is Jean Boyd and I sell miniature paintings and needle felted animals and bears under the name of Miniartworks.

As a child I loved a friend’s dolls house but it wasn’t until much later in life I finally got one of my own. This lead me to join Fantasia Dolls House Club where the ladies are so friendly and helpful I soon found I had the ability to make my own furnishings and accessories.

Having taken art classes and been awarded a First for a full sized watercolour in a local competition, it seemed natural to try to paint in miniature. I am self taught from a couple of excellent books and have not painted a ‘big’ picture since.

Acrylics on art paper is my preferred choice for my miniatures which come framed and are usually 2.5 x 3 inches in size including the frame, sometimes smaller. Mainly I paint portraits after Gainsborough, Reynolds, Waterhouse and many others. Dogs and cats are another favourite subject to paint.

 

Commissions are welcome and on the home page of my website is a photo of a young boy I was commissioned to paint in a Victorian costume.

 

I discovered needle felting in 2007.  

Felting animals and bears soon became an obsession and a great number have been sold on eBay. Private commissions have included cats, dogs, foxes, a chimpanzee, orangutan, Bengal tiger and a mountain lion. It all started with a teddy bear kit offered for sale on an eBay forum and has developed from there.

The teddy bears are thread jointed and most animals have a wire armature to enable posing.

I sell paintings on eBay as mini-artworks and needle felts as miniart2007 and have a website with various items for sale which is... 

www.miniartworks.piczo.com 

Recently I have made my own site to show my collection of dolls houses and a room box which were all made and furnished on a very low budget...

www.boydies.karoo.net  

email:  boydies@boydies.karoo.co.uk

Dolls House Wedding Kit

by Emma Eilbeck - The Craft Pack Company

A special edition bumper kit with lots of items to make for your miniature bridal shop or wedding day setting. This kit will keep you busy for hours of miniature making fun. The lovely cut outs in this kit create a set of three bow top bridal hat boxes, a set of bridal gift bags, bridal gown box, two smaller bridal gift boxes, luxury wedding day fan, small round veil box, bridal tissue box and perfume boxes.

This kit comes complete with full instructions, printed card items, metal fan handle, luxury gold cords, luxury silk ribbon and tissue paper for lining your boxes.

Available here from The Craft Pack Company website!

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...

www.nickycc.com