Meet CDHM Artisan Alice Gegers of Minis-4-All

Meet CDHM Artisan Alice Gegers of Minis-4-All.

She says, "I am Brazilian, living in Amsterdam. Starting when I was a little girl of four I loved to play with clays, making food products for my dolls. Since then I haven't been able to stop! Over the years I have developed special skills in hand painted furniture for dolls houses, with the accent on Shabby Chic style."

Alice has been published in numerous publications through the years for her exceptional work in creating unique 1:12 scale dollhouse miniature.

Visit more of CDHM Artisan Alice Gegers of Minis-4-All' CDHM Gallery.


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Tiny ArtDolls by CDHM Artisan Carol McBride of The Sweetest Tiny Things

CDHM Artisan Carol McBride of The Sweetest Tiny Things is creating a series of tiny fairies perfect the holiday season. Wouldn't these tiny fairies look great hanging from your Christmas tree this year!?

You would have a unique Christmas tree that would keep your guests oogling and awing for years to come! Contact Carol and commission your very own series of Christmas fairy babies!

This tiny Christmas Jingle fairy has a frock created of cotton knit onesie with fine tulle skirt and tiny trim. Soft blonde curls surround her sweet face. Handpainted features. Fariy wings are created over wire and non-removable. Doll is created at 2½ inch on a large jingle bell and is not removable (She Sits Upright Perfectly All By Herself).

This tiny fairy is named Lil' Bit, handsculpted from polymer clay. She has a fine knit bodysuit and tulle skirt adorned with tiny silk ribbon and matching cap with handpainted slippers. Blonde mohair wig around her sweet face. Handpainted features. Doll is created at 2" and stands on her block at a total of 3¼"

Visit more of CDHM Artisan Carol McBride of The Sweetest Tiny Things' CDHM Gallery.


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All Dogs: Holiday Poodles

Poodles by Lucy Maloney
I have not owned a Poodle myself. However I find them the most interesting to create in miniature. I'm not sure if it's their fancy cuts giving me a chance to experiment with many types of fibers and make fancy bows... or if it's just the beautiful expressive faces these very intelligent dogs have. Regardless the reason I love making them and placing them in many types of settings. Here of course I am able to use the holiday tree in the setting with the wonderful snowy hillside in the background really setting them off.

Visit more of CDHM Artisan Lucy Maloney Miniature Animals' CDHM Gallery

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Finding Christmas with CDHM Artisan Erzsébet Bodzás of Hungarian Miniatures

CDHM Artisan Erzsébet Bodzás of Hungarian Miniatures' has a new couple of new creations, a dollhouse miniature Christmas tray and a gingerbread sleigh filled with goodies.

She says,

"The best thing in miniature Christmas I can make colorful and shiny arrangements. It's so interesting to match colors and shapes. This is my first one, but I plan to make other types, too. This time I fixed all the details because everything has its own perfect place."

This 1:12 scale gingerbread sleigh is filled the most delicious christmas sweets.

Visit more of CDHM Artisan Erzsébet Bodzás of Hungarian Miniatures' CDHM Gallery

Looking for Christmas Miniatures

CDHM Artisan Christine Wex of CW Poppets Dolls and Miniatures' has this new auction of one of her Santas. Click the link or image if you want to see the auction!!

She says,

"This time he is more traditionally clothed and very friendly looking.

"He is a ooak dollhouse figure handmade by the Christine. His head, hands and feet are made of polymer clay with real german glass eyes. His body is made of fabric and can be posed. The saxophon in his hand is not glued. He is 1:12 scale dollhouse miniature size, which means he is about 5 1/2" tall.

"The sleigh is NOT included in the sale!"

Visit more of CDHM Artisan CDHM Artisan Christine Wex of CW Poppets Dolls and Miniatures' CDHM Gallery

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Happy Turkey Day 2011

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2011 Kensington Dollhouse Show and Fair Attendees From CDHM

If you are at the London show, December 3, make sure to stop by and say hello to the CDHM Artisan/Dealers!

Ceynix Miniature Trees 'n' Trains
Specializing in Trees and working train sets
www.cdhm.org/user/ceynix

Cristina Minischetti, IGMA Fellow
Specializing in Food
www.cdhm.org/user/minicris

Elizabeth LePla of ELF Miniatures
Specializing in Fitted kitchens and contemporary furniture
www.cdhm.org/user/elfminiatures

Georgina Ritson of Georgina Ritson Dolls
Specializing in Dolls
www.cdhm.org/user/georgina

Jain Squires of The Giddy Kipper
Specializing in Whimsical character dolls
www.cdhm.org/user/thegiddykipper

Julie Campbell, IGMA Artisan of Bellabelle Dolls
Specializing in Dolls and figures
www.cdhm.org/user/bellabelle

Lidi Stroud, IGMA Artisan of Into Minis
Specializing in Basketry, fires, lights and furniture
www.cdhm.org/user/basketcase

Linda Cummings, IGMA Fellow, of Lins Minis
Specializing in Food
www.cdhm.org/user/lindac5204

Loredana Tonetti of Lory's Tiny Creations
Specializing in Ornaments and accessories
www.cdhm.org/user/64tnt

Marcella Perodo of Minicaretti Miniaturas
Specializing in Food
www.cdhm.org/user/minicaretti

María Lourdes Areal Cruces, IGMA Artisan
Specializing in Jewellery and accessories
www.cdhm.org/user/ducors

Mariella Vitale of Muffa Miniatures
Specializing in Thread animals, bears and dolls
www.cdhm.org/user/pasubio9

Orsolya Skulteti, IGMA Fellow of Orsi's Miniatures
Specializing in Food and basketry
www.cdhm.org/user/orsi

Sandra Morris of Diminutive Dolls
Specializing in Doll's dolls and toys
www.cdhm.org/user/www.cdhm.org/user/diminutivedolls



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Smallest Working Train Models

It’s rare that a train enthusiast has to worry about losing one of their models in a pants pocket, but it would no longer be unheard of. These trains are some of the smallest and to see them in action is a wonder in both model creation and macro camera technology.

David K. Smith made this tiny train in 2007.
http://whiteriverandnorthern.net/clinic_08.htm.






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CDHM Artisan Martha McLean of Martha McLean Miniatures

Meet CDHM Artisan Martha McLean of Martha McLean Miniatures

Martha's flowers are handmade using Japanese painted papers and arranged in various containers made of glass, pewter, brass, stone, porcelain, glass and sterling silver. She works in both 1:6 and 1:12 scales.

Each arrangement is unique, from a single flower to elaborate arrangement made up of multiple floral types. She accept commissions for custom arrangements that will enhance any dollhouse miniature setting.

Visit more of Martha McLean of Martha McLean Miniatures' CDHM Gallery.



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Experience the Magic of
Dollhouse Miniature Foods
By CDHM Artisan Betsy Niederer, IGMA Fellow

RIP Barbara (Bobbie) Schoonmaker of Micro-Stitchery, IGMA Fellow

Quote from the website

It is with overwhelming sadness to inform you that on the afternoon of Tuesday, November 15, 2011, Barbara (Bobbie) Schoonmaker passed away.

Bobbie achieved her legacy in the miniature world during the 1980s with her petitpoint designs in patterns, kits, paraphernalia and her sought-after finished pieces.

In 1987, Bobbie was made a Fellow of The International Guild of Miniature Artisans (IGMA) where she also served on both the Artisan and Fellow Selection Committees.

Bobbie's work has been displayed in museums such as The Smithsonian in Washington, DC; Tiffany's Christmas windows in New York City and IGMA's first "Elements of Style" exhibit.

For many a year, she participated in numerous East-coast miniature shows. Then, in the spring of 2000 she went on-line with her petitpoint business, launching her Web site.

Fortunately, this most impressive legacy does not end, Bobbie's "microStitchery" will most certainly continue.

I am also very happy to let you know that there are close to 300 patterns of Bobbie's which have yet to be released. These patterns will slowly start going up on the Web site in the Spring/Summer of 2012.

Also for Bobbie's wonderful Paraphernalia pieces, an outstanding Canadian artisan has been chosen to reproduce these pieces. And, as with the new petitpoint patterns, there are also new Paraphernalia pieces which will be produced and available in the Fall of 2012.

Joy Perkins of microStitchery

Meet CDHM Artisan Veselina Koleva of Vesper Miniatures

Meet CDHM Artisan Veselina
Koleva of Vesper Miniatures

"I have always loved art and
crafts from making jewelry and
cards, wrap gifts or to just
decorate everyday objects.

In November 2009 I tried
working with polymer clay
for the first time and
found that I liked it a
lot. Very soon after that
I entered the world of miniatures, making my first miniature food. The rest is history..."

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A few examples of Vesper creations!

Visit more of Veselina Koleva of Vesper Miniatures' CDHM Gallery.

Dollhouse Hostel named "U Ulitki"

We found this amazing
dollhouse while surfing
the web. The name of all
this hostel is "U Ulitki".

The overall size of this piece
measures 37 x 15 x 21 cm. It
is a painstaking accurate
work of art! At the same
time it has the charm and
magic of what makes
dollhouses so much fun.

The dollhouse was built by Vilonessa Dolls.

We applaud the builder of this dollhouse as their imagination and creativity is unmistakable. Well done Vilonessa Dolls.

Meet CDHM Artisan Monica Graham, IGMA Artisan, of M-M-Minis

"My name is Monica, but many people in the
cyberworld know me by my nickname, Yahzmin.

I've been making full-size baskets for about
15-years now, and miniatures of all kinds for about 10-years.

Finally, last year, the 2 great passions of my life met, merged -- and now I make miniature baskets of all shapes, sizes, materials and kinds.

I can do custom work in almost any color scheme with my fiber baskets, and can dye my black ash many colors as well. Even when left natural, my black ash baskets can be accented with cording in a shade to match your decor, so feel free to email me with special requests.

To see my current posted stock of miniatures, including many types of baskets, floral arrangements, etc.

Monica was awarded Artisan by IGMA, International Guild of Miniature Artisans in 2011 in the category of Accessories/Baskets.

Visit more of Monica Graham, IGMA Artisan, of M-M-Minis' CDHM Gallery.

Meet CDHM Artisan Malinik Miniatures

     Meet CDHM Artisan Malinik Miniatures
"Making dollhouse miniature scale animals,
specializing in 1:12 scale birds."

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MUFFA - Miniatures: 1:12 Scale Miniature dolls and jointed sock monkeys

Article by CDHM Artisan Mariella Vitale of Muffa Miniatures

"These two little boys are full jointed and movable, the head turns and the limbs move so they can stand or seat. They are able to stand on their own because of the long tail that helps a lot.

"The dolls are fully jointed too, but have no tail LOL!!!

"The sock monkeys are still waiting for a good home (they are here) while the little dolls will come with me in Arnhem in October (even if I don't know if I will be able to part with them)!

"I am also working on pumpkins and gourds but I will post pictures as soon as I make them a little body!

"P.S. which is the right way to write the word sock monkey? Sock Monkey or Sockmonkey?"

Mariella of Muffa Miniatures
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Meet CDHM Artisan Kris Compas of 1 Inch Minis

     Meet CDHM Artisan Kris Compas
     of 1 Inch Minis.
     "I make 1 inch scale reasonably priced, quality
     upholstered furniture. I have a blog on
     techniques. I experiment with different
     techniques and how to's".

     Kris' commission works are outstanding as seen
     below. She replicates pieces found in collectors
homes working closely with you the Buyer.

Want to see more of Kris' work? Visit her CDHM Gallery, click here!