SMALL TALK

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Elizabeth Slinn, who made the idyllic cottage that

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From our house to your house

Love of a book inspired this stunning cottage

Elizabeth Slinn invites us to explore the miniature gardens that took two-and-a-half years to create with both construction and destruction in the process

Ideal team take on the restoration challenge

How a niece and her uncle became the perfect pair to rescue sad-looking house, bringing it back to life in time for her fiftieth birthday

shopvisit

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

Margit’s cellar reveals magic of miniatures

The old doll’s house was filled with happy memories but it was only years later, with the aid of a tea-trolley, that its true potential was uncovered

Gift prompts Pamela into a Victorian theme

Pamela Nelson retired as a graphic artist several years ago but she has found that miniatures brings her great joy and fulfils her creative need

Mandy’s mansion shows a different point of View

Two miniaturists bought the same house and decorated them in very different styles. Last issue we toured Gill’s version.. this time we visit Mandy’s imposing mansion

Combined talents light up an inspired cabinet collection

Get ready to be enchanted as the unique collaboration between Sean Valentine and Micro Miniatures comes up with ever-more challenging miniature scenes to delight collectors

Have fun making these cute little birdhouses

These tiny birdhouses are simple to create but you

Weathered copper

After playing around with some paints I managed to

Bake a different type of mini carrot cake

Roll into spring with a twist on the traditional carrot cake that will add a special touch to your doll’s house table this Easter

WHERE i WORK

THIS MONTH WE TALK TO JANET CROZIER OF CRAFTY CROW ABOUT HER WORKSPACE

Create a beautiful bouquet of flowers

Don’t worry if you find making flowers from polymer clay too tricky or time-consuming. Here’s an easy way of creating mini bunches for a vase or a bouquet

Your paper round ends in a comfy armchair

Kris takes you step-by-step through her novel way of making a lovely armchair. Just choose a patterned paper to match the style or period you want

Quick and easy

Make something simple: shopping bags from fancy paper and card

Cherrell’s repair ends with a Fairway to Heaven

WHERE READERS SHARE PROJECTS THEY’RE PROUD OF, HOWEVER SMALL. EMAIL YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO RICHARD@ASHDOWN.CO.UK

Brenda’s vivarium nursery

We have shown you Brenda Hodges’ vivariums before (or

Scrubby sponge

Simple scrubby sponges for your doll’s house sink

House was wrong but the hobby turned out right

Toni Malin’s love of the hobby began in ignominious circumstances - striding into a building to see the doll’s houses only to find it was somebody’s home, not a shop

Miniature showcase

This selection of skilled and creative miniature artists share a variety of miniature furniture that was made with care and precision

Mini treasures revealed at Trust’s historic abbey

Sandra visits Calke Abbey in Derbyshire and discovers two little houses that are filled with wonderful miniatures. Join her tour of the National Trust’s house and doll’s houses

Dress a doll inspired by Bridgerton period drama

The fabulous costumes that featured in the hit TV series were a highlight for anyone interested in period dress. Time to join the fun and frolics

Fifteen traders keep New Forest tradition alive

The Lyndhurst Fair in the New Forest is one of the longest running in the country, so fittingly was one of the last shows to be held before lockdown

Stumped for ideas? Then log into woodland magic

An old tree stump is a wonderful place for finding all sorts of wildlife. Why not create your own mini scene using a resin model. Here’s some ideas for getting started

Monica’s romantic house is full of lovely touches

I hadn’t spotted this pretty house on Facebook but

Memories and macarons fill Deri’s glorious bakery

Deri Terry just had to realise what her strengths are in this wonderful hobby to fully realise her potential. This bakery room box shows how far she’s come