Dolls House & Miniature Scene

Throughout our Dolls House & Miniature Scene content we bring you step-by-step projects created by a team of highly talented contributors demonstrating a vast array of techniques to bring you a wide range of projects to develop your skills and make every miniature creation the best it can be. We also bring you regular interviews with key artisans, all the top news and gossip and new product launches. Not forgetting great techniques, ‘how to’s’, top trends and fantastic competitions for you to expand your miniature collection!

Welcome to the September edition! • As the season starts to change here in the UK, this issue we look at how you can keep your dolls house moving with the changing seasons too!

Caught on camera • Here at DHMS, the team have been amazed and inspired by these mini makes as seen on Instagram this month…

Discover more! • Introducing Gemma Mallord…

Back to school • Never stop learning this autumn with this season's must have rucksack.

Get ready to journey into the huge world of growing small!

Taking stock of autumn • Discover the latest seasonal homeware trends as Erika Pitera swings open the doors to Magnolia Hollow.

Instagram identities: MARC LA FONTIJN AKA THE HOUSE OF ELIOTT (@THE_HOUSE-OF_ELIOTT) • Moi Ali put Marc La Fontijn in the spotlight barely a year ago, yet in that time this prolific maker has produced even more amazing miniature scenes – each one so different from his previous creations…

Instagram identities: MARC LA FONTIJN AKA THE HOUSE OF ELIOTT (@THE_HOUSE-OF_ELIOTT)

Arctic Roll • Go retro and head into autumn on a roll with this classic British dessert.

Chalet accessories • “When my brother first saw my 1/144th scale alpine chalet last month, he informed me that it was missing its window boxes and I realised he was right. Almost all chalets like this one seem to sport gorgeous floral displays in their railing window boxes throughout the summer. Then I thought how bare it looked over all. Here’s my solution…

Ruth's MINI TIPS • Ruth Flewelling Lesbirel continues her top tips and advice for what has worked (and not worked!) throughout her years of experience. This month, Ruth provides her top tips on photographing your miniatures.

Harvest Pickings • It’s that time of year when everything is bursting with colour and the allotment is full of tasty treats! In this fun little project with super easy techniques, Lynn helps you to get your miniature scene ready with a crate full of bounty fresh from the ground.

Have you heard… …about our brand-new joint subscription offer! • Whether you’re on your miniaturing journey or wanting to start, Dolls House & Miniature Scene is here to help you build your dream miniature scene. With access to more than 150 digital back issues on our digital library, plus the latest issue delivered to your door, nurture your miniaturing potential…

At Home with THE BROADWOODS

Wooden ceiling beams • Kim Finch continues to invite you on a tour of her dolls house, this issue showing you how you can create DIY wooden ceiling beams for a captivating ceiling.

We Discover: Cielo Vianzon • Cielo Vianzon (@minipotteryproject) from Toronto, competed in season 1 of Best in Miniature and has been fascinated with miniatures since she was a child. It wasn’t until her 20s that she started collecting miniatures and the creating began. Her mini ceramic makes are incredible and we wanted to find out more…

Hang on to summer • Make sure style is at the forefront of your wardrobe with this sky blue dress.

The write idea • Draw the best from your miniature world with these fun coloured pencils.

A bite of the miniature apple • Serve up an autumn classic with this home baked apple pie made using polymer clay.

A grand day...