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Exquisite embroidery from needle magician

The love of life and miniatures are exemplified by this young magician with a needle and thread. Enjoy the needlework of Jorge Cubells

Aida’s amazing furniture is steeped in romance

Deb talks to an incredible Spanish artist who builds wonderful furniture, but it is her exquisite painting that takes your breath away

The sign painter’s studio is tribute to her mother

Danielle McGurran was inspired by her mother’s occupation while she was growing up so she decided to make this wonderful studio as a tribute

Miniature paper cups

You will need □ Printout of paper cups

It takes a little time to create a perfect scene

Miniature artist Connie Sauve found a pocket-watch alarm clock at a charity shop and turned it into a “study in scale” project you will love

Imagination sparkles with a dusting of winter magic

There’s a whole world of Christmas magic to explore amongst this rural woodland clearing in Robina Patterson’s hot chocolate bar set in a sparkling winter wonderland

Dry Gulch Saloon is full of perfect details

Mindy bought the contents of an entire doll’s house store, formerly called Dottie’s Attic, a few years ago. It has been the catalyst for projects like this one

Glenthorn Hall is the ideal royal residence

Barbara bought Henry VIII and his wives more than twenty years ago, but she’s only just created the ideal setting for her 1/48th scale Tudor characters

Marilyn’s mini Mansion combines two passions

Jo has spent more than two years putting together this incredible tribute to Marilyn Monroe and the detail reflects the countless hours of dedicated research into her life

Christmas chalet is full of mountain memories

This talented couple have been creating exquisite miniatures in the French countryside for more than 30 years. All of their skills are reflected in their latest project

Hope House supports children’s hospices

Sandra is delighted to discover she was the highest bidder in a charity auction for a delightful doll’s house, raising money for hospices in the process

Emma’s favourite mansion

Emma takes us on a tour of another of the fabulous houses in her collection, with a look at her favourite Christopher Cobb doll’s house

Make a sledge to bring home the Yule log

All children and adults love the idea of keeping old traditions alive, and the Yule log always makes Christmas complete

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Keeping warm in the snow

Heading for the slopes on a snowy day wearing the right outfit is all part o being a snowboarder

Hit the right notes and craft a mini canterbury

Joanna Bentom shows us how to make a miniature Victorian canterbury, ideal for holding sheet music or modern day magazines. Just follow the steps

Put pedal to the metal for a macaron tower

A macaron tower provides an amazing centrepiece to any New Year celebration. Here’s how to make one with no fiddly polymer clay in sight

Knit a pullover

This smart sleeveless pullover will keep Wilf warm when he’s working in the garden

Make a mini handbag to add to a party scene

Here’s how to use foam to make a pretty little handbag, and you can adapt the idea to make all sorts of different designs

Three ways to frame photos and prints

This great technique for making frames for your mini pictures is so simple and you can produce a variety of effects to show off your prints and photos

Vintage TV stand is fun to put together

If you made the TV back in issue 366 you can make a stand to show it off not, just make the stand and add a vase or goldfish bowl

Hang up music you love

Here's an easy way of creating a wall-hanging for your house. You can use the technique for a sheet of music, words from a song or inspiring quotes

Ensure your dolls are snuggled up for winter

Here’s a quick fun project to make a snuggly blanket that can be adapted to suit the size of your particular mini person

Build an easy house from cardboard boxes

If you recycle cardboard to make a house, you’re helping the planet and helping yourself with a project that has no pressure to be perfect

Fun hats for children

this creation was inspired by the hats that

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From our house to your house

LYNDHURST DOLLS HOUSE FAIR

W hat could be nicer than a drive

Old-fashioned kitchen built with modern tech

Miniature artist, Chris Marlow, used high tech methods to replicate a very special vintage kitchen in twelfth scale and the results are awe-inspiring!

Fun with baby baskets and snowboards and canoes

The Gatwick Dolls House Club stages its annual Have-a-Go Day and members find the joy of sharing their love of miniatures with people makes all the effort worthwhile

Love at second sight for Karin and Lundby

House came out of storage when Karin realised she was a working woman and could actually afford to buy the things that were too expensive when she was a child

Chapel filled with tiny religious treasures

Sandra has always wanted to make a chapel, but rather than building one from scratch she has created a wonderful space in one of the rooms of her big house

Knit a beautiful angel outfit or your baby

Angela has designed this wonderful outfit for a twelfth scale baby doll. Follow along and dress up your own little angel

SMALL TALK

ERIKA FIDLER TELLS US HOW SHE SUDDENLY BECAME A MINIATURE SUPPLIER