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 November edition! • We get things off to a festive start this issue, as there’s no time like the present to start updating your dolls houses to suit the season – if you haven’t done so already!

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

A slice of autumn • Getting ready for Thanksgiving will be a piece of cake this year, with this floral showstopper.

…And a partridge in a pear tree! • Moi Ali creates the 12 days of Christmas all in miniature!

All the nooks and crannies • It’s all in the details… as Kim Finch shows inside her marvelous miniature kitchen…

Creating the best • After finding fame on television’s Best in Miniature, Susete Saraiva talks about her time on set.

Firework fiesta • If you want bonfire night to go with a bang, this is the project for you.

Beautiful baubles • Family traditions are wonderfully nostalgic, especially at Christmas. Reader Conal Oakes has created the most wonderful mini-making yearly gift for his family, involving their favourite Christmas film, that we have to say here at DHMS we think is the most incredible idea.

Cottage pie • Cook up an autumnal classic and plate up this hearty cottage pie.

We Discover: Michael Robbins • A semi-finalist on More 4’s The Great Big Tiny Design Challenge, Michael Robbins’ work is full of life and personality. We simply had to find out more…

At Home with THE BROADWOODS • There are many different creative genres and styles that are popular in the miniature world and French style dolls houses and miniatures definitely have a huge and passionate following. So this month, professional miniaturist Bea Broadwood not only shares an exclusive first look at her latest shabby chic creation, but her top tips on how to bring it to life too!

Instagram identities: LANDAU HOUSE • London-based Etsy business-owner Sarah Leighton is renowned for making incredibly intricate miniature books, and Moi Ali needed to find out more about this teeny tiny novel maker…

If the cap fits • Moi Ali’s project has a military theme to mark Remembrance Sunday.

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 discusses her tips for attending shows…

Gilded rams’ head bench • “This little bench was inspired by a visit to the fabulous Kenwood House in London earlier this year. Along with their remarkable art collection, there are also wonderful furniture pieces throughout the house and particularly striking pieces in the music room. I used a deep teal silk which I already had for my bench, but the Kenwood bench features a beautifully patterned celery green silk and has a matching sofa. I was particularly taken with the rams’ heads at the corners and the ornate hoof-based, cabriole legs” Ruth

Miniature gingerbread house • Inspired by celebrity baker Mary Berry’s gingerbread house, in this tutorial learn how to create your own miniature version featuring giant chocolate buttons, candy-like windows and lashings of icing for a cosy and homemade look.

The Sweet Taste of Autumn • Create the warm glow of a bonfire night classic...