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 January edition!

The Dolls House Whisperer: Recap of 2021 • Darren recaps the year in miniature and the excitement around the current Modern Miniatures Movement!

Instagram Identities: PAJUTEE MINIATURES • From hands-on mud clay as a teenager to the most exquisite, totally realistic 1/12th scale animals, it’s been quite a journey for Kerri Pajutee.

A Hygge New Year • Carol Kubrican of True2Scale brings us warm wishes for 2022 with a cosy 1/48th scale kit embracing the world of hygge.

Four-tier plant stand • Follow these detailed yet simple instructions to create this eye-catching plant stand.

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A right royal residence • Moi Ali investigates a lesser-known royal dolls house.

Nature’s miniature tapestry • See the art of nature take flight in small scale with Laura Brownhill.

At Home with THE BROADWOODS NEW YEAR, NEW SCALE..? • To kick off a brand-new year, professional miniaturist Bea Broadwood goes back to basics and with the collective help of Petite Properties’ online modelling community, she shares top tips and advice for anyone tempted to go that bit smaller and dip their toes into the addictive 1/48th scale world of miniatures.

York Dolls House & Miniature Fair • It was so exciting to see everyone back at the York Dolls House & Miniature Fair in 2021, with life slowly getting back to what was known as normal! With the show going from strength to strength over the past few years, it is time to get the next shows in your diary; 19th June and 20th November 2022! As well as a fantastic range of exhibition stands, this event will now offer a choice of workshops and talks. How exciting!

New Year cake • Throughout 2022 Sadie Brown is going to be making celebration cakes to represent the time of year – in mini! This issue, create an impression and ring in 2022 in style with this tiered new year cake and cupcakes.

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Chance encounter • Moi Ali recently had a day to remember.

New year, new you! • Take up a new craft this year while enjoying an exclusive 15% discount off all crafty books with FREE UK P+P from 7th December 2021-7th January 2022! For every book sold during this period we will donate 50p to Save the Children!

The Quartermaster: KEN’S BEVY OF BARNS • It’s not only houses that miniaturists want to build. Ken Bonham, for example, has been fascinated with threshing barns for the last 12 years…

Amaryllis • “These dramatic show-stopper blooms are a welcome splash of vibrant colour in many homes during the cold winter months. I like to start a few bulbs over a period of days in early November, so that I have some blooming for Christmas and on through January. Here is just a sampling of the many colours, shapes, and sizes. You don’t have to have a green thumb at all to enjoy these spectacular blooms and the miniature version is even easier!” Ruth

Handwoven miniature rug • A great project for people new to weaving; this tutorial will show you...