Free Petite Properties' 1:48th Furniture Kit

 

 

Don't miss the FREE Petite Properties' 1:48th furniture kit that comes with the latest September 2013 issue of Doll House & Miniature Scene Magazine!

 

Whether you are a collector of smaller scales or not, the fabulous 1:48th scale furniture kits by AIM's founder member's Bea and Tony are a delight to see and collect. With easy to read instructions, these kits are a great starter project into smaller scales or to add to your current collection.

 There are five different furniture designs available, my little kit will sit proudly in my toyshop ... which one will you get?

 

 

Congratulations to Bea & Tony of Petite Properties

 

 

 

Here at AIM, we are delighted to share with you some news!

 

Bea and Tony of Petite Properties have, for the third year running, won the....

 

Reader's Choice 2013 'Best Miniature Building Kit' Award for the third year running. 

 

The winning kit is their fabulous 1:48th 'Little Acorn's School'.

 

 

 

 

Bea of Petite Properties is AIM's founder member and here at AIM we are all very proud of her and  Tony's achievements in the miniature world.

 

I hope all our regular and new readers will join with us in sending Bea and Tony of Petite Properties a huge

 

Congratulations

 

for winning this fabulous award for the third year running.

 

Well Done Bea and Tony

 

 

 

 

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.

Meet Our Members ~ Ann's Crochet Miniatures

Introducing Ann of Ann's Crochet Miniatures.

Ann crochets the most delightful 24th and 12th scale accessories and also sells over 300 patterns or kits, yarns and crochet hooks for you to have a go at miniature crochet and knitting yourself. If you are new to Crocheting in miniature, you will find free Crochet Patterns featured in Ann's Newsletters.

If you don't want to knit or crochet yourself, then Ann is happy to take 12th or 24th scale commissions for any crocheted items not listed, just send her an email through her website at;

http://www.annscrochetminiatures.co.uk/

All items are available by Mail Order which can be completed in the Online Store, either through Paypal or by cheque.

Meet Our Members ~ Ann High

Carved Four Poster Bed

Introducing Ann High who hand carves or paints the most exquisite furniture in 12th and 24th Scale.

Ann is a Fellow of the International Guild Of Miniature Artisans and enjoys researching and then making furniture from the 'Age Of Oak,' Medieval, Tudor, Stuart and Arts & Crafts Eras.

Why not pop over to Ann's website and have a look at her amazing beds, carved furniture and table ware.

http://www.annhigh.co.uk

Carved Chair with Coffer Seat 

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

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

Meet Our Members ~ All Things Small Dollshouse Landscaping

Laura Settle of  "All Things Small" specialises in 12th scale miniature garden plants and flowers for the adult collector.

 Laura offers her beautiful creations, plant kits, supplies and accessories on her website at 

http://www.allthingssmall.com/

Laura also attends miniature shows across the United States.  

  



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 ~ A.E.G. Miniatures

Introducing AIM Member, Alberto Gozzi of A.E.G. Miniatures, who started building miniatures in 1996.  Alberto explains that he has always had an interest in architecture and worked for many years with his father as a carpenter in Italy.  Alberto stumbled on the miniature hobby by chance one day whilst walking down the street and thought this would be a great way to express his interest in architecture.  So far, Alberto has built several large houses and a few room boxes but would really enjoy building some smaller houses.  He currently works in 1:12 scale which Alberto admit is his favorite scale. 

The stunning house shown in these photos are from Alberto's 'Victorian Italinate'



For more photos of this and other fabulous buildings by Alberto, take a look at his website at http://www.aegminiatures.com/