King Henry by Angelique Miniatures

NEW KING HENRY VIII DOLL FROM ANGELIQUE MINIATURES!

AIM member Louise of  Angelique Miniatures has updated her very popular King Henry VIII doll.

A superbly detailed one twelfth scale miniature porcelain doll standing approx. six inches tall, Henry wears a lavishly decorated silk doublet with braid trimmed silk skirts and matching codpiece. Gold decorated ribbon garters hold up his ivory silk hoes and on his feet are typical square-toed leather shoes. Henry’s fine coat has a large ‘fur’ collar and on his head is a feathered and bejewelled black silk hat. Henry holds leather gloves in one hand and has a tiny leather-sheathed dagger hanging around his waist.

UK RETAIL PRICE £150 (INCLUDING P&P WITHIN THE UK)

Each doll is individually hand-crafted to order.

Call Louise Goldsborough on 01932 780 934 or e-mail LBird77329@aol.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

News from Kays Mini Dolls

 

 

AIM Member Kay of Kays Mini Dolls has asked us to pass on the following news to her followers and customers.

 

"I have closed down my website, kaysminidolls and moved all the miniature doll inventory to my Etsy shop.

 

www.etsy.com/shop/kaysstudio

 

The website was getting expensive and hard to keep updated and since I've had the Etsy shop since 2009 I decided to just use Etsy to sell my miniature dolls and other miniature work. For me, Etsy has been very successful.

 

I have listed several new 1/12 scale miniature dolls in the past couple of weeks. I have also returned to making porcelain half dolls in regular sizes. But, as always, my first love is the miniature ladies"



 



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Then why not put your feet up and settle down for a great read of our free downloadable AIM IMag

 

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Julia Jeffreys; www.bearcabinminiatures.co.uk

Jain Squires; www.giddykipperdolls.com

Mary Williams Dollshouse Dolls

Here at Artisans In Miniature, we are delighted to share some photographs of AIM member, Mary's latest shop assistant doll, inspired by 'The Paradise' TV series. She has been beautifully sculpted with exquisite detail included on her hand sewn clothing. I'm sure you will agree with me that she is absolutely delightful.

 I'm sure this wonderful doll would grace any Victorian scene and she is available for sale at  www.dollshousedolls.co.uk



New Dolls from Kays Miniature Dolls

Kay from Kays Mini Dolls has been telling us at AIM how much she has enjoyed repainting and dressing BJD dolls. Kay explains;

 "I have been making costumes and doing repaints on the large BJD fashion dolls for a while now along with making miniature costumed porcelain dolls. I looked into moulds for the ball jointed miniature porcelain dolls but they are VERY expensive and I HATE stringing dolls. A few weeks ago I discovered the Heidi Ott miniature ball jointed doll! Of course I bought a few and started the repainting process as the factory paint was nice but not as I wanted it. That accomplished I began making patterns for removable historical and very fancy costumes. Many paper towel patterns and mock-up costumes later, I was finally able to complete two costumes and underwear and two hats. These little BJD dolls are such a delight to pose!"

I'm sure you will agree with us that Kay's work is truly lovely!

Kay's wonderful work can be purchased from her website www.kaysminidolls.com or from Ebay under the seller name of  little_bluestudio.

 

Themed Dolls from Angelique Miniatures

Angelique Miniatures have some wonderful themed dolls available now!  

King Arthur, Queen Guinevere and Merlin are looking for new homes after appearing in the DHMS magazine as 'How to Dress' projects. Each doll is priced BELOW the normal retail price simply because they have been used for photographic purposes but each doll is in absolutely PERFECT CONDITION. A chance to grab a real BARGAIN!

You can contact Louise Goldsborough at Angelique Miniatures for details on how to purchase these fabulous dolls via e-mail; LBird77329@aol.com

You can also see more of Louise's work at;

WEBSITE www.angeliqueminiatures.co.uk

ONLINE STORE angelique-miniatures.ebid.net/

BLOG angeliqueminiatures.wordpress.com

Meet Our Members ~ Anna Hardman

Introducing the wonderfully talented Anna Hardman Doll Artist.

Anna lives in the United States and sculpts and dresses her dolls for sale online at 

http://www.annahardmandolls.com/

In May 2007 Anna was awarded the status of Artisan by the International Guild of Miniature Artisans organization and has gone on to be awarded many renowned Doll Sculpting Awards and to feature in various Doll Artisan and Miniature Magazines.

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/



Meet Our Members ~ Angelique Miniatures

Introducing Louise of Angelique Miniatures who has been designing and creating her range of miniature dolls and doll clothing since 1988.
Louise's range, includes:

• One twelfth scale historical character dolls of all periods and social classes, suitable for dolls houses.
• A unique collection of one twelfth scale kings and queens including Henry VIII and wives, Elizabeth 1^st, Queen Victoria etc. etc.
• A magical collection of miniature fairies, mermaids, enchantresses, wizards, pond dwellers and many, many more
• The ‘Once Upon A Time........' collection: A charming selection of popular fairy tale and nursery rhyme characters such as Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Bo Peep etc, in one twelfth scale.

Angelique Miniatures can be found at;

http://www.angeliqueminiatures.co.uk/minatureframe2.htm

AIM Members News 2012 ~ Angelique Miniatures

Late Edwardian Couple by Angelique Miniatures

 

Newly added to her online shop, are these wonderful 1914 outdoor wear dressed dolls by Angelique Miniatures. 

To view more early Edwardian/Titanic/Downton Abbey style dolls just visit her on-line shop at http://angelique-miniatures.ebid.net/

 



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/

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 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 ~ 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/