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welcome
This issue comes to you full of sparkling
Caroline’s holly jolly Christmas cottage
This maker had to give up on her usual shabby chic pastel shades to create a house full of colour for the festive season
Christmas church set up after a cruel eviction
We take a look at another of Jane Crosland’s lovely little creations, with a detailed model railway kit forming the basis of an inspired Christmas Eve scene
WHERE i WORK
WE TALK TO ANNA RYASNOVA ABOUT WHERE SHE CREATES HER WONDERFUL NEEDLE FELTED ANIMALS
Manor reflects Cheryl’s love of festive season
Twelve-roomed Farrar Manor is home to seven Christmas trees, but that’s not a lot when you consider she has nine in her full-size house
Shabby chic challenge in a festive roombox
Denise takes us through all the stages of how she created and filled this wonderfully decorated twelfth scale roombox in pink and green tones
Make a Santa mug for festive tea party
Whether or not you want to fi ll it with tea or hot chocolate in a Christmas scene this cheerful little mug is fun to create
Mable’s Christmas trees are always so personal
Mable teaches line dancing and works as a hair stylist, but she still finds time to create beautiful trees that are filled with loving touches
Mum leaves a legacy of wonderful houses
Valerie Thompson sadly passed away this year leaving behind a collection of around 40 stunning houses that she made and decorated. Here her son and daughter pay tribute
Julie develops a French style that people love
When Julie Gill built her fi rst French house it became known as Chateau Prosecco because it drove her to drink. But she persevered and now has a signature look
Make a little box and fill it with cracers
This festive mini-make was inspired by a box of crackers made a while ago by members of the Chester Dolls House and Miniatures Club
Family business spreads minis around the world
Minimum World is celebrating its twentieth year of supplying doll’s house items to miniaturists around the world. We look back at how the company has grown from small beginnings
show&tell
MAKERS SHOW THEIR WORK AND TALK ABOUT THEIR MINI LIFE
A herd of festive inspiration
Kristin Castenschiold’s herd of mini reindeer takes us on a festive flight to the North Pole
Return of the Chriistmas Showcase
After a successful return to a live show in September the London Dollshouse Festival team are busy with the final preparations for their one day Christmas Show
Sarah’s mesmerising doll takes the top award
A character doll wins the prestigious Perfection in Miniature Awards for the first time as judges cast their expert eyes over beautiful miniatures from talented makers
Make a sledge out of card and transform it
Elize takes you step-by-step through cutting and sticking layers of card to create an old-fashioned sledge that can be used as a shelf
Lynn’s vintage toys are lovingly hand-crafted
Take a walk down memory lane to view toys that you may recall from long ago perfectly handmade by miniature artisan Lynn Jowers
THE CUTOUTS PAGE 2
Garland and wreaths add a seaside Christmas theme
Karen shows how to create a quick wreath and garland for your tree, and decorates hers in beach style. You can choose your own theme
Let’s get to clearing the snow in our mini house
If the mini snow is going to be falling in your area this winter, you better start work on making a snow shovel right away
Bake ginger & honey loaf cake for winter
A loaf cake will make a great addition to a festive table, especially if it is dressed up with a wrapper of greaseproof paper and Christmas greenery
Quick and easy
Sandra goes back to base to make a simple Christmas cake
Make accessories for yor relace
Use materials you might have around your full-size house to create a log basket and fireplace tool set for your doll’s house
Try making a cute little bench in card
Make a little bench for any room in the doll’s house. Kris takes you through it step-by-step using just mount board and cardstock
Gift bag & wrapping paper
The Chester club passed on their way of making Christmas accessories
Candy cane
Festive mini-make from Chester Dolls House and Miniatures
Julia’s style reflects the heart of Christas
Discover a world of festive sparkle and elegant design with Julia Stewart’s magical miniatures and she finds inspiration all around her
Three Christmas prizes to be won in wordsearch
Minimum World have given us three lovely prizes
Two party outfits that will fit little dolls
Knit pretty little clothes so your girls can go to the party. These outfi ts are ideal for an indoor scene or on the snow-filled front step
Debbie gives beautiful ballroom to museum
A Christmas gift of miniature wallpaper turned into an amazing project that eventually became a stunning museum display for people to admire
SMALL TALK
WE CHAT WITH READER SILVIA GARCIA ABOUT HER LIFE IN MINIS
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