Mags-nificent Miniatures

  

AIM member Mags of Mags-nificent Miniatures has been busy making a mouth watering array of 12th Scale miniatures for the Autumn Miniatura Show on the 20th and 21st September. You can find Mags and her delicious apple pies on Stand C2

Or on her facebook page at:

Facebook: Mags-nificent-Miniatures

Homewardflight's New Website

Sadie from Homewardflight would like to introduce her new website.

Filled with many amazing, mouth watering miniature food, a visit to Sadie's website is a treat.

 http://www.homewardflight.co.uk/

'Love is in the Air' By Homewardflight

Sadie from Homewardflight has amazed us again with her beautifully crafted food.

Here we can see that Love is in the Air with these wonderful Heart Shaped Cakes.

The Luxury Valentines Coffee, Individual Heart Shaped Sponge Cakes and the Heart Shaped Bread with Individual Heart Drops are a brand new creation from Sadie and are all available along with her other wonderful miniature food and cakes in her Etsy store at

homewardflight.etsy.com

Christmas delights from Homewardflight

It is always a delight for me to open an email from Sadie of Homewardflight Dolls House Miniatures. Sadie makes the most amazing artisan OOAK 12th Scale food and my latest email from Sadie continues to confirm her passion for detail.

Sadie explained that capturing the spirit of such a special time of year in miniature is something she looks forward to every year and whilst Christmas itself comes and goes all too soon, it is so wonderful to be able to hold on to those magical moments, captured forever in 1:12th scale. Whether it be the excitement of the night before Christmas and leaving cookies and milk out for Santa, with a few carrots to make sure Rudolph doesn't go short or a centrepiece of fresh fruit and nuts, capturing that moment when the house is burgeoning with all that festive food waiting to be eaten and the celebrations to begin! Take a look in Sadie's Etsy store or visit her lovely blog for more details on her wonderful 12th Scale Christmas offerings.

 

http://www.homewardflight.etsy.com

http://www.homewardflight.blogspot.co.uk

News from Mags-nificent Miniatures

AIM member Mags of Mag-nificents Miniatures has been busy putting together a book.

Mags told us....

"If you like to look at miniatures then you might like this little book …

Dollshouse Replica Miniature Food by Mags Cassidy

The idea behind this was simply to record of some of the mini foods that I had made over the years"

We wish Mags all the best for her new book and if you liked what you saw in her book, then you could pop over for more mouth watering mini delights at...

http://www.mags-nificent.co.uk/

Meet Our Members ~ Amanspeak Miniatures

Introducing Amanda Speakman of AmanSpeak Miniatures.

 Amanda has been making miniature food for around 18 months, but first became interested in miniatures a few years ago when her husband surprised her with a large victorian dolls house as a birthday present. Amanda spent the next year or so enjoying the hobby before beginning to hand make miniature food from Polymer clay. Having caught the miniature 'bug' Amanda now makes and sells a large selection of foods for any occasion.

You can view Amanda's fabulous food at;

http://www.amanspeakminiatures.com/index.htm

http://www.etsy.com/shop/amanspeak

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 ~ 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 ~ Sadie at Homewardflight

Specialising in food with a passion for detail, Homewardflight strive to make sure that their items look real and as though they were the actual item they are supposed to be, rather than a representation of them.  The lady behind Homewardflight is Sadie and she explains that she wants people to look at her work and believe that it is the real thing they are seeing in their dolls house!

Sadie explains that she is very proud of all of her handmade miniatures and is delighted to share this wonderful Vegetable Show Display and Speciality Orange Coffee with German Cookies with everyone on the AIM blog! The seed packets that come with the vegetable display are sealed and have lots and lots of very tiny little miniatures seeds inside them and yes, the packets actually rattle!

The Vegetable Show Display and the Specialty Orange Coffee with German Cookies can be found alongside more mouthwateringly realistic miniature food displays at Homewardflight Etsy Store or you can visit Homewardflight at Homewardflight Blog

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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British Hand Made Miniatures from The House Of Mindy

Fellow AIM Member, Paul of The House of Mindy produces quality handmade, British miniatures and collectables. Paul tells us that his favourite miniature to make amongst his extensive range of products is food. Paul sells his miniatures through Dolls House Fairs and Shows and is contactable for mail order purchases via email to paul.e.taylor@btinternet.com

Dear Reader,

It is once again my privilege to welcome you to the October edition of the ground breaking AIM Magazine.  This month AIM members have chosen to celebrate a very special lady in our lives; Granny!

For me the rhythmical ticking of a cuckoo clock, 'gold top' milk, sherbet lemon sweets and the comforting smell of a dinner roasting in the oven all bring back an ocean of wonderful memories of my much loved Nanna...

In the miniature world our shared nostalgia for past times and our treasured recollections of days gone by often in turn become our silent muse, inspiring the miniatures which we love to collect or make.

In the modern minature world, scenes, settings and locations from our past are fast becoming a popular starting point for our new miniature projects.  Indeed it seems that for many, submersing ourselves in the miniature world allows us to create tangible recreations of our own personal memories. 

Since the birth of the internet there has been an ever increasing interest in genealogy and researching our personal family tree is now common place.  For those of us in the miniature world there is also an obvious cross over between our nostalgic memories and discoveries of our own personal past and our (enviable) ability to recreate them in three dimensional form in the present.

I personally am no exception to this kind of inspiration as I have recently been working on small scale kits which reflect furniture or homes which were present in my own personal childhood.  So if you are considering recreating 'Granny's house' you need look no further!!  AIM members have filled the pages of this issue with myriad ideas, inspiration and countless projects that just might help you bring your own memories back to life! 

Bea Broadwood

Editor (& general whip cracker)
www.petite-properties.com
October 2011

"Granny's House"

Issue 38 - October 2011

A Note from the Editor - AIM imag September 2011

Dear Reader,

As a busy summer slips quietly into an exciting autumn, it is once again my pleasure to introduce this latest ‘food filled’ edition of the AIM magazine.

Over the summer I have personally enjoyed a very special family celebration, one which has reinforced to me that there is indeed no greater pleasure in life that to able to sit down and share a leisurely meal with family and good friends and it seems that the highly talented members of AIM agree!



This month AIM members have collectively chosen to focus on our theme:  ‘Come dine with us..!’ and together they have filled the pages of this very special September issue with a stunning celebration of entertaining ‘in miniature’.

The pages of this new issue are crammed full of inspiration and ideas for the international miniature diner!  So whether you are planning to create a realistic dining setting in your dolls house or you simply want to bring a kitchen scene to life with stunning, mouth watering food; look no further we have it all!

This new September edition of the ground breaking AIM magazine is also awash with many fabulous free projects for you to try your hand at, from printable plates (in three scales) on pages 16 and 47 to creating a stunningly realistic salad without the use of clay on page 52!  In short there is something for every miniaturist to try!

So as you enjoy the last of the summer sunshine, why not put your feet up and come dine with us!

Bea Broadwood

Editor (& general whip cracker)
www.petite-properties.com
September 2011

"Come Dine With Us!"

Issue 37 - September 2011

click on the cover to read the latest issue!