A LITTLE TOUCH OF SUMMER

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Miniature showcase

This month we celebrate spring with some fabulous miniatures from top makers

Lollo’s rooms grow in lockdown

Louise Lollo Bjärgö has found that the miniatures

Bettina’s Hawaiian Tiki Bar is typically tropical

We might only be able to dream about visiting a tropical island at the moment but you can pull up a stool at this mini ocean-side bar

HOW NINA BASHED HER COUNTRY COTTAGE

Nina Eary is a great mini maker and

show & tell

MAKERS SHOW THEIR WORK AND TALK ABOUT THEIR MINI LIFE

shop visit

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

SMALL TALK

WE CHAT WITH KERRY GREGORY OF ELLA-ROSE MINIATURES ABOUT HER LIFE IN MINIS

Son’s house gift brings June lots of fun and joy

Darren was pretty sure his mum would love the neglected house he bought her to restore, and after a few headaches it turned out he was right

Nancy dusts off her impressive castle

Nancy has 34 houses and this month it’s time for the large castle she built to be cleaned and tidied up.  The perfect time for us to drop in

Debbie dives right in to design her own house

Debbie Mills found an outlet for her imagination when she discovered miniatures and started off by building her own house — the Villa de Fleurs is the result

Tudor house find makes for some happy campers

When Dianne Hawkes saw a four-foot tall Robert Stubbs house in an antiques shop she didn’t hesitate, and had it delivered straight to the family caravan

Smiles brew with Lory’s teapot treasures

Loredana Tonetti’s inspirations spring forth with a colourful collection of enchanting teapots

Cristina sparks joy in mouth-watering minis

Young maestro Cristina Hampe from Germany has overcome many childhood challenges to create glorious food that is as comforting as it it is exciting to collectors around the world

How Joan fell for one of Ela’s beautiful dolls

Daniela Kiefhaber is a master doll maker of jointed porcelain one-of-a-kind treasures. These little works of art will steal your heart and bring life to your doll’s house

Take the test: is it trash or treasure in your stash?

Danielle asks herself a tough question over her stash but then can’t throw things out… so she builds a shabby chic shop instead

Eva’s romantic room in a lantern really shines

Biologist Eva finds time in her busy life to create amazing room boxes. She loves this greenhouse because it “transmits spring, smiles and good vibes”

Helen’s toy shop was part of club project

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Shernelle’s little shop of delights

This delightful little antique shop has been created

How to age an armchair and make it look loved

Making a piece of furniture look old and worn is quite an art. Here Kris uses a kit to show her technique but it can be used on any chair

Transform a pot with top tips

Simple plastic pots can be transformed to add delightful detail to your house with these simple steps

Quick and easy

Time’s here to make some simple clocks 

Patience is key when making cake slices

If you’re organising a spring tea party in your doll’s house then these cake slices are perfect - just take your time with needling the sponge

Hang a pretty apron in your miniature kitchen

Take strips of cotton fabrics in a style and colour to match your kitchen and you’ll be able to put together this apron in no time

Colourful stems of old fashioned blooms

This old favourite will add interest and colour to the front of your house or your miniature garden. You can make them in a variety of sizes and amazing shades

House of Eliott stars in Marc’s mini adventure

A chance glimpse of a doll’s house on the TV was all it took to spark a first step into miniatures. The result is this fabulous house

Dolls houses find new home in historic tower

Collection of doll’s houses and room boxes at Hoghton Tower has been growing over the years as owners donate their precious pieces into their care

Sophie loves to get lost in her little secret worlds

We visit an Australian back garden that is filled with enchanting mini scenes created inside everything from a tiny teacup to a vintage bathtub