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!

Midnight miniatures • See in the bells with an ode to Auld Lang Syne, celebrating New Year in small scale.

Summerfield estate • A custom suburban home in grand proportions.

Following childhood dreams • Miniaturist PipiTurner made her dream a reality, which all began in her grandfather’s workshop…

Miniature biscuit cupcakes • “Custard Creams and Bourbon biscuits are such a teatime staple, that I could not refrain from making my own versions of them in miniature to adorn my miniature tables. I choose to sculpt my own little versions of them, thus giving my work its own, distinctive look; and in this case that homemade feel I love so much!” Maive

At Home with THE BROADWOODS NEW YEAR, NEW MINIATURE PROJECT? • With the help from fellow miniaturist and Petite Properties’ Modelling Community member Avril Burdett, this month professional miniaturist Bea Broadwood shares why this time of year is just perfect for taking the plunge on learning a new skill or to start planning an exciting new miniature project.

Operation Mini-Move! • Moi Ali has just moved house – or should that be houses?! Something many readers will relate to at some point!

GO DIGITAL AND GET MORE FOR YOUR MONEY!

Instagram identities: CHRISTOPHER ROBIN NORDSTROM, AKA @TOKYOBUILD • Scandinavia meets urbanTokyo in this month’s Instagram Identities, when Moi Ali chats to Christopher Robin Nordstrom, AKA @tokyobuild.

Bottled gardens • Learn how you can create tiny ecosystems inside terrariums in all shapes and sizes…

GRAND INSPIRATION FOR YOUR DOLLS HOUSE…

Ruth’s MINITIPS • Ruth Flewelling Lesbirel continues her top tips and advice for what has worked (and not worked!) throughout her years of experience. This month, Ruth looks at how to keep your mini makes dust-free…

A family home • Escape to the mountains with Carol Kubrican as she brings the Eastern European folk art scene to small scale, opening the doors to the Carpathian Cottage.

What got you started? • Ruth Flewelling Lesbirel shares her story on what was a catalyst that started her joy of miniatures…

A WORLD OF MINIATURES IS WAITING FOR YOU…

Alexandra’s mayhem and magic • If you’re looking for the unusual, you’re sure to find something weird, whacky and wonderful amongst Alexandra Blythe’s Mayhem, Magic and Me miniatures.

Bar cart • This handy little cart is a neat addition to the dolls house dining room, conservatory, or patio. It transports drinks, snacks, dishes, flatware and more on its ample shelves and also has a built-in holder for up to three bottles. The fences around the sides ensure nothing topples off the shelves when the cart is in motion.

The Whole Kit & Caboodle: 18TH CENTURY VANITY SWING MIRROR • Moi Ali reflects on this Alison Davies mirror kit.

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