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

Latest furniture designs from Bear Cabin Miniatures

AIM members Hywel and Julia Jeffreys of Bear Cabin Miniatures specialise in 12th scale miniatures for a Fantasy or Tudor theme. Hywel designs and creates his own unique furniture from hardwood, which he cuts, creates, carves and waxes to the point where he is happy to add them to his 'Rustic Woodland' range of dressed, and undressed furniture and accessories.

When Julia is not busy stitching tiny owl or cat themed samplers and cushions to match the fantasy theme, she happily helps to dress the furniture, using many of Hywel's handmade accessories, dragons and pumpkins!

Hywel and Julia of Bear Cabin Miniatures will be exhibiting at this Autumn's Miniatura Show on the 20th and 21st September 2014 on stand G10

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/

AIM Members News 2012 ~ Bearcabin Miniatures

At Bearcabin miniatures, you will find hand crafted and hand stitched collectors quality miniatures and One Of A Kind heirloom pieces. Specialising in 12th scale, my main themes are Victorian upholstered furniture and modern cross-stitched soft furnishing and tapestries. In our Etsy store, you will also find our popular 'Woodland Witches' furnishings and accessories and the occasional little chenille stemmed bear. When time allows, I also hand make one of a kind miniatures in the seasonal theme that is current at that time.

Our miniatures can be found in our Etsy shop at Bearcabinminiatures.etsy.com where we are currently offering Free Worldwide Shipping until 16th January.

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

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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Autumn Miniatures by Marfolhuz Miniatures

 

Here we have some wonderful autumnal themed miniatures handmade by AIM Member Marieke of Marfolhuz Miniatures. Marieke loves working with Polymer Clay and enjoys creating food, witchy and shabby chic themed miniatures to sell in her Etsy store.

 Marieke's Etsy store is currently filled with mushrooms, brooms and pumpkins and you can visit her store at www.marfolhuzminiatures.etsy.com

You can also see what Marieke is currently working on at her blog; www.marfolhuzminiatures.blogspot.com



If You Like Fairies...

...then please visit Angelique Miniatures' latest blog post at...

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



Win a Miniature Baby Fairy!

by Angelique Miniatures.

If you would like the chance to win one of Louise's miniature hand-crafted Baby Fairies please visit the latest posting on her Blog at...

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

Please note that the competition is only open until May 1st 2011.

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 - Julie Campbell

I have been delighted by all things miniature for as long as I can remember and have always been very creative. When I put together my first dolls house kit I became hooked on the hobby and loved to make things to go inside my dolls house.  So when I couldn’t find a doll I liked to live in the house, it seemed only natural to make one myself. I was so thrilled when I discovered polymer clay and soon made my first doll -- a strange looking baby whom I thought was absolutely beautiful!  

A self - taught artist I learned from my mistakes! Each doll was better than the last and soon friends were encouraging me to sell my little characters. I sold my first doll on Ebay and was thrilled at the response. Now I make 1/12th scale character dolls and one of a kind fantasy sculptures and fairies. 

Each doll is unique and created without moulds and I aim for as much realism as possible with very detailed features. I do take great care painting the dolls and the large expressive eyes have become my trademark.  The clothing is hand sewn and I can create a doll from any period.  I love to work from photographs to make portrait dolls. Most of the dolls are fully poseable, but I also create fully sculpted babies and fantasy dolls complete with settings.

  

I am proud to be an Artisan member of I.G.M.A.  and am also a member of the British Toymakers Guild.

My dolls are available via my website, through Ebay , Etsy and fairs. I exhibit regularly at Miniatura, Scottish Miniatura, Kensington Festival and Pudsey fair in Leeds.. I am always happy to accept commissions.  Just contact me to discuss your ideas for a doll and I can make them a reality.

Keep up to date with my news and see new dolls at my blog...

www.bellabelledolls.blogspot.com

or visit my website...

www.bellabelledolls.co.uk

Meet our Members - Christine Verstraete

 

Author, Searching for a Starry Night, A Miniature Art Mystery  - Friends Sam and Lita, along with a mischievous Dachshund named Petey, face a dog-hating gardener and a crabby housekeeper as they search for a missing miniature replica of Van Gogh's Starry Night. Includes descriptions of some of my own dollhouses and roomboxes. For ages 9 and up. (In Kindle, coming in ebook, and a new print version is coming shortly.) See http://cverstraete.com/Starry_Night.html ·  Author, In Miniature Style, cd/eBook with profiles, photos and how to's.

 

 

The new In Miniature Style II is coming in print in spring 2011. The book includes new profiles and photos, plus over 40 how to's , with contributions from noted miniaturists and IGMA artisans Kathi Mendenhall and Lucie Winsky.

  Plus I make different items for sale, specializing in miniature medieval and spooky books, Haunted and other Halloween items.

 

Contact me at website or blog or email - cv1@cverstraete.com

website: http://cverstraete.com 

blog: http://candidcanine.blogspot.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 - Kivas Miniatures

Kivas Miniatures

by Kiva Atkinson

I'm Kiva Atkinson, IGMA Fellow, and I've been making miniatures, food in particular, for almost six years. I specialize in meats, seafood, international, and period food. My work is not limited to food, as I also enjoy making fantasy pieces as well.

Contact Details:

email:  tobacco9@yahoo.com

website:  www.kivasminiatures.com

blog:  www.kivasminiatures.blogspot.com

Flickr:  www.flickr.com/photos/miniaturist/

Meet our Members - Enchanticals

Enchanticals by Marsha J West

Welcome to Enchanticals! I am Marsha J. West, a miniaturist (I work in scales 1:12, 1:6, and 1:4), an artist in various mediums, including assemblages and mixed media, a writer, poet, and the creator of Enchanticals, my shop at Etsy. 

Yes, Enchanticals is a shop, but it is more than that...it’s a place where, upon entering,  you suspend your realities because this is where enchantment resides and is always afoot, along with magic, mystery, lore, whimsy, and fantasy. I create one of a kind fantasy, wizard, witch, fairy, spooky, and realistic enchanted handmade one-of-a kind creations in miniature (1:12) dollhouse scale such as hutches and other furniture, miniature bottles of potions, elixirs, miniature crystal balls, enchanted magic orb wands, elementals’ bottles, enchanted wands, miniature accessories, fashion doll vanities and jewelry, and much more… All of my enchanted creations are designed and handmade by me with a dollop of enchantment, a pound or two of imagination, and a touch of magic. I work predominately in 1:12 scale.

My pieces are made with mostly found objects and/or natural elements  and are inspired by enchantment; fantasy; magic; runes; ancient texts and languages; Sacred Geometry; relics; time; fairytales; lore; enchanted woods; elementals; hidden and secret places; fog and myste; wizards; fairies; legends; mysteries unsolved; secrets, hidden places and things; nature; spooky and haunted cemeteries and places; birds, and butterflies.

So, please stop by and browse my shop, Enchanticals, and enjoy your stay. But, remember; leave your reality and seriousness at the door...

You can find Enchanticals or contact me at the following places:

email:  enchanticals@yahoo.com

Etsy shop:  www.etsy.com/shop/enchanticals

Alice Magazine:  I am the Etsy Seller of the Month for March 2010 for Alice Magazine.  Here is the link on:

www.kathleenandthedreadedopium.com

Enchanticals Flickr Photostream

Enchanticals Facebook Fan Page

Marsha West - Enchanticals Facebook Profile

Enchanticals on Fantasy Artists of Etsy 

Enchanticals on Slide.com

Meet our Members - Sandy Calderon

Sandy Calderon

Hello, my name is Sandy Calderon.  I have been making doll house people since 1975 when I became unhappy with my family of "bendy" dolls that resided in my dolls house.  I have always loved to sculpt and started to work in porcelain in 1980 hand sculpting all my work.   By 1991 I bought my first commercial doll mold and started casting dolls.  Since that time I have more molds than I can count, I make my own molds, and still hand sculpt some dolls.

I love all things mini.   I went to school for cosmetology in 85 and opened a nail salon where I painted small art work on fingernails.  I won many awards for my tiny paintings such as the Last Supper and the Mona Lisa.  I just love tiny detailed work.  I do also work full scale and I work in the haunt industry making props for haunted house attractions.  I love creating.

My dolls are mostly nude ready to dress dolls for other artist who love to create but don’t have the means to fire a doll, or the china painting.  Special requests are done regularly in my studio.  You will find everything from the standard Victorian lady, to fun brothel dolls, or fantasy fairies and mermaids, or even my silly naked men dolls- for those with a true sense of humor. 

My website does have a limited amount of dressed dolls, and I have been known to do dolls right out of movies or TV, such as Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow and my Twilight dolls.  These dolls are hand sculpted works of art as each one is a one of a kind doll and can not be duplicated as is.

Half and quarter scale dolls are also found on my site as well as a full page of just Witches and Halloween fun for your dolls. 

I enjoy helping others learn the art, and I will happily provide anyone with the porcelain doll to fit the needs of the project they are working on.  Enjoy my website and be inspired! 

We also sell accessories, porcelain, and other doll making supplies to help you along the way.

www.sandycalderon.com

email:  dolls@sandycalderon.com