Return of the Chriistmas Showcase

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

Quick and easy

Christmas tree domes are fun, festive and easy to make

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

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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