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.

Happy Chistmas to all our readers

We hope you have enjoyed reading the FREE AIM magazine over the last year.

We look forward to bringing you more projects and articles in 2011.

Please note there will be no January issue as the staff are having a well earned break, the magazine will be back 1st February.

 However the projects from the Advent Calendar will remain on the AIM website until the end of December, when it will then be removed. All 24 projects will then be released as a project supplement in January to cover the editorial team's winter break.



Happy Christmas from the AIM Team.

1:48th Yule Tide Christmas Shop Kit By Petite Properties Ltd

Petite Properties are delighted to announce that the first kit in their new 'intermediate' kit series; Yule Tide Christmas Shop is now available to purchase via the Petite Properties' online shop:

www.petitepropertiesltd.com/onlineshop  

Further pictures and information about this much anticipated new kit can also be found on their  newly updated website:

www.petite-properties.com

 

Decembers Edition of the AIM Magazine is out NOW!!!

This month's issue is our biggest yet, ensuring that the AIM Association finishes the year on a record breaking high!  


Our cover this month features the work of Christine-Lea Frisoni and inside you can read about and see more of her work.

There are also features from Marianne Colijn, Eileen Sedgwick, Annemarie Kwikkel, Sara Scales, Julia Jeffreys, Jean Day, Emmaflam, Sally Watson, Ana Maria Villalon, Wilga van den Wijngaart, Maia Bisson and Lee Ann Borgia as well as all of our regular features!!!


With projects for Long Johns, Bookcases, Christmas Sauces, Chocolate Chip Cookies and a Pedestal Plate with Chocolate Coated Apricots...


I think you will agree that this month's issue is the biggest and best yet!  


AIM Mag Issue 29 December 2010

Christmas items from MiniAcquoline

 On this miniature Christmas table, everything you need to celebrate a merry Christmas!

A big chocolate cake decorated with green Christmas trees, with a slice on a plate ready to be eaten.

Two big slices of italian Panettone on a paper doily, Christmas trees biscuits filled with green cream on a decorated oval paper tray, a paper box filled with mixed cookies and candies, a nougat wrapped in plastic, a little gift and a bottle of Chianti wine.

Three handmade wooden display boxes, painted in white or red and full of Christmas treats, each one with a nice Christmas vintage picture.

Inside each display box you'll find mixed candies, including green, white and red Christmas lollipops, gingerbread girls, paper cones full of red and white candies, plastic bags with mixed biscuits, some nougats, candy canes.

Each display box is decorated with a different elegant decoration on the sides.

Perfect for a candy shop or for your dollhouse to celebrate Christmas!

The display measures 2,2 x 3,5 x 4 cm,  1:12 Scale,  Everything handmade by MiniAcquoline

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

http://miniacquoline.blogspot.com/

NEW Three designs for needlepoint Christmas stockings just launched by Janet Granger

Janet Granger has just launched three new designs for miniature needlepoint Christmas stocking kits on her

website – why not have a look? Each stocking is to be worked on 40 count silk gauze, and is designed to be really simple to do. Everything you need is included in the kit, from the silk gauze and Rayon silk thread, to the backing fabric. Detailed instructions are included, as usual with Janets', along with a clear colour block chart to count the design from.
Choose from a Victorian girl carrying presents, a jolly Santa, or a snowy village scene. This last design co-ordinates with one of the recently-launched Christmas tree mats on 32 count gauze.
See the designs here:  http://www.janetgranger.co.uk/acatalog/Christmas_Stocking_kits.html

There is a FREE TUTORIAL on the website, to show you exactly how to make the stockings, and how to do the stitches. Click here to go to the CHRISTMAS STOCKING TUTORIAL now:
http://www.janetgranger.co.uk/tut_stockings.htm

Contact details:
Janet Granger

Janet Granger Designs

Rose Cottage, Leek Road, Waterhouses,

Staffordshire ST10 3JS

Tel 01538 308860

Email: mail@janetgranger.co.uk

For the best in dollshouse needlepoint: www.janetgranger.co.uk

Santa Baby! From Sassy Mini Dolls

Santa Baby

Santa Baby

available from

http://www.sassyminidolls.com/

http://sassyminidolls.blogspot.com/

http://sassyminidolls-tutorials.blogspot.com/

OOAK Christmas Cottage from Bear Cabin Miniatures

Over the next couple of weeks we will be showing you Christmas themed items available from our talented members

OOAK 2010 Special Christmas Ivy Cottage

A lovely little one up one down cottage, this cottage has been decorated to imitate a snowy little cottage for Santa to sit back in and ponder his busy night!!

The lift up roof reveals a large room with cream painted walls and a red carpet. There is a hardwood non-opening door to give the impression of an upstairs landing leading down to the main room.

The main room is decorated in reds and browns with real wooden floorboards and a large fireplace opening. The carved fireplace mantel is held up by two wooden Christmas style toy soldiers. To the left of the fireplace on the back wall, there is a little carved shelf and along the left hand side wall, we have made a large dresser for all the toys to fit on. To the right of the fireplace you can see the first few steps as you go upstairs.

The front of the cottage opens and has a non- opening front door which is half glazed with 'Christmas Ivy Cottage' and a Santa etched into it. To complete the christmas look and feel, we have placed Holly and Ivy around the door and window.

Measurements in inches; House 19.5" high by 18" wide by 17" deep

The cottage is for sale in our Etsy Store at £170.00

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

http://www.bearcabinminiatures.blogspot.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 - 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

Meet our Members

Cristina Artdoll Studio

by Cristina Caballero

Cristina began creating costumed figures in the US, where she lived for 12 years, working as a scenic artist.  There, she produced a variety of characters from 12 inches tall up to life-size, selling them at professional shows and through specialized art galleries.

But when she moved back to Madrid, her hometown, she found that collectors were more interested in miniature rather than larger figures, so soon she started her first collection of 1/12th scale characters and scenes. 

All of Cristina's miniatures are original creations sculpted in polymer clay over wire armatures without the use of any moulds or patterns.  So each piece is a one-of-a-kind creation made entirely from scratch. 

As a profound admirer of Romanticism, Cristina reflects in her dolls a mix of melancholy and sense of humour, which beyond their rich and colourful appearance, always keep a pleasant surprise for those who get closer and observe the expression on their faces or the delicate details of their clothes.  

Each doll has its own personality and a story to tell us.  Whether it's a realistic character or a fantasy scene, naturalism and movement always distinguish her artisitic style.  Each costume is carefully draped and wrinkled to accompany the position of the figure, and so so furniture and accessories are also handcrafted or modified to perfectly fit the scene.

"Making character figures has become one of my true passions.  When I create dolls and scenes, I can incorporate many of the techniques I use in scenic construction, only in a smaller scale.  It is incredible how many artistic possibilities you can find in the field of miniatures!"

CONTACT

Cristina Caballero - Cristina Artdoll Studio

Tel:  (34) 690 621 073  Madrid, Spain

www.cristina-artdoll.com

www.cristinacaballerominiaturas.blogspot.com

email:  mail@cristina-artdoll.com

Magical Witch/Wizards Hat

Harry Potter 'Sorting' style witch or wizards hat

available to purchase from Vicky Guile - NJD Miniatures

please note: hatstand not included.

for pricing and more information please email:

vicky@njdminiatures.com

Christmas Mice

by Kristy Taylor - Mini Menagerie

available on Kristy's website:

www.minimenagerie.com