welcome

It’s been sunny… then its been frosty ..

show & tell

MAKERS SHOW THEIR WORK AND TALK ABOUT THEIR MINI LIFE

Miniature showcase

Nothing looks so cute as a miniature animal. Here some top makers tell why they love making furry friends and they also talk about their full-size pets

THE CUTOUTS PAGE

From our  house to  your house

shop visit

WE CHAT TO SOME OF THE PEOPLE BEHIND OUR FAVOURITE SHOPS & STALLS

How Christina found a home in the hobby

This house doesn’t have any people on view because its owner doesn’t like dolls, but it still manages to look busy and lived-in

Make a mess of that paper towel dress

When Sandra was cleaning up in her kitchen she had a brainwave after some paper towels began to resemble grungy, vintage fabric. Hold that thought!

Little tables brighten up those corners

Round or square tables are ideal for adding to places around your house, and they’re easy to make.  We take you through it step-by-step

Keep holiday memories with a scenic room box

Gabriele Layne has discovered a way to make holiday memories last forever by incorporating her photos into mini scenes. Here she shares how she used one in a room box

Build a little bird house for your mini garden

These tiny houses are great fun to make and look really lovely in a mini garden, or you can add them to the side of your house

Whip up some candy floss for our scene

A village fete wouldn’t be complete without a candy floss stall, and here’s how you can create one easily in twelfth scale

Flowers just get smaller and smaller

The flowers may be small but this artist has larger than life talent. Each one of her creations take time and focus to complete. She truly captures the essence of nature

Quick and easy

Sandra uses Clarice Cliff inspired colours in her ‘paint by numbers’ art class

Pretty little dress makes perfect outfit for summer

Here’s a perfect beach outfit for a little girl. Or hang the dress, bolero and bag on a bedroom cupboard ready for a trip. Hope the sun’s shining

Make a mini fairy book full of wishes

All children love fairy tales and even some adults - they take you to a fantasy land where anything is possible and all of your dreams can come true. Sounds a lot like miniatures

Put together a vintage suitcase from card

This stylish suitcase is fiddly to make, but Kris will guide you through the process step-by-step. The end result is definitely worth it

Quick and easy

Sandra demonstrates a simple way to make an effective photo album

How to make bricks for those small areas

There are many ways to make bricks for your house. Auralea builds a chimney using one technique that is ideal for small areas

Hand weave your own wicker flower basket

Weave a little basket to hold your mini flowers

Turn your hand to make balls of wool

Colourful balls of wool will add a lovely detail to a scene, whether in a basket or on a sofa. Here’s how to make them

Make two fun little shopping bags

Jill shows you how to make two very different types of bag, one made of fabric, one knitted, but they’re both fun to create

Pin cushion

You will need ■ Mini jug or vase

Seven sets of kits to be won

When Rosina Coffield tried to find the right

Jean’s impulse buy finds a home in Pennyhaven

The late Jean Caff recalls how she created this wonderful village and reveals the techniques she used, as well as the story behind the scene

Couple combine to create exciting kitchen

Love is served daily in grandma’s kitchen, and you can certainly see the love that has gone into creating this well-stocked room box

Under the African skies

This wonderful, African style pole tent was fashioned from a bungalow kit with talent and imagination

Patient fancy man gets his cart for all ribbons

When Georgia Matuschak came across a very tall, goodlooking gentleman she was immediately smitten. But it took ten years for her to eventually fulfil his desire

How to create a garden that’s perfect for you

Find inspiration in these different gardens created by talented miniaturists. Just pick the style that’s right for your space and get out the mini gardening gloves

Jackie wanted old world look in wine cellar

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Insects spark idea for Annette’s tree house

Annette Watkinson reckons it was about 20 years

Curiosity shop is full of unusual tiny treasures

Chris Fuller has made some 14 room boxes but an idea for a dust-covered antique shop really sparked her imagination, and that of her husband

Mayfair home inspired by storybook cottages

Childhood memories from the magical world of Disney inspired this charming 1/24th scale cottage which has seven rooms each uniquely shaped by the lines of the house

Joan turns her talent to a boot sale bargain

Joan Joyce has a wonderful way of adding a lived-in style to any house and here we take a look at Peel House, one of her latest transformations

How a failed loft rescue ended in little delight

Disappointment followed when Sandra Harper brought down her childhood Gee Bee house from the loft, but a visit to a fair eventually put things right

Enjoy dressing lovely romantic Juliet

Creating a beautiful, romantic dress complete with ornate puffed sleeves is quite a challenge but don’t worry - Dana is here to take you through the process step-by-step