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THE MINIATURE SHOW WAS A TRUE CELEBRATION OF ARTISANS July / August 16 ISSUE 52 dhminiatures.comTHE WORLD OF MINIATURES IN A NUTSHELL Price US $7.95 Canada $10.95 PROJECTS Mini veggies Watering Can Printing on fabric Bathroom basin Wartime kitchen Wicker table Chimney topperOutdoor living in Tuscan style Scene by Kammy Hill

SH OWCASEO2uOr 041F1st Y6MearINIATURES “The Good Sam Show” Largest Miniature Show West of the MississippiOctober 8 & 9 116 Sales Tables Doubletree Hotel • in San Jose, CA 14 International Dealers Saturday 10-5 Sunday 11-4 • 34 IGMA Artisans & Fellows Framed Peacock offered in 2015 by Beth Freeman-Kane of South Africa. Information: Ruth at grouchybeartoo@aol.com or 408-997-1004 http://goodsamshowcase.miniature.net or www.facebook.com/GoodSamShowcaseofMiniaturesA Celebration of Artisans of Miniatures April 20th–22nd, 2017 Chicago, IL Thursday (Preview), Friday, and SaturdayHyatt Regency Schaumburg, 1800 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173WliGkooedutaoleltlthdotaheelwybedeeobretsa?uiitlesa. for The work of over 600 artists will be exhibited Dealers from around the worldwww.theminiatureshow.com theminiatureshow@yahoo.com Greg Madl PO Box 187 West Olive, MI 494602 DOLLHOUSE MINIATURES D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 51

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Dollhouse Miniatures contents PROJECTS68132 250th Avenue 7 Mini veggiesKasson, MN 55944 Prepare some carrots and parsnips with polymerPhone: (507) 634-3143Toll Free: 1-866-606-6587 16 clay along with miniaturist Mags Cassidy.E-mail: info@dhminiatures.com Watering Can Burgos Ruano Immaculat will help keep theUK: Unit 5E, Park Farm, Chichester RoadArundel, West Sussex BN18 0AG 28 garden blooming with this creative tutorial.Tel: 01903 884988 Printing on fabricFax: 01903 885514 Pricilia invites you to get the most out of yourPublisher: Kelly Johnson 52 ink jet printer for your custom mini projects.Email: kelly@ashdown.co.uk Bathroom basin Francisco del Pozo Parés shares his designsEditor: Auralea KriegerEmail: auralea@ashdown.co.uk 56 and techniques for a 1:12-scale bathroom sink. A wartime kitchenAdvertising Manager: Sara Vix Celia Thomas recreates a 1940s British wartimeEmail: sara@ashdown.co.uk 63 kitchen in 1:12 scale in this part two tutorial.Customer Service: Weaving a wicker tableEmail: usoffice@ashdown.co.uk Follow along with Kris Compas and punch out aDistribution: Alex Schwemmer 76 decorative tile design for a wicker table.Email: uswarehouse@ashdown.co.uk Chimney topper You can create spectacular mini chimney pots forDesigner: Auralea Krieger your dollhouse. Vera Blair will show you how.Ad Designer: Brita Moore FEATURESCover Photo: Scene by Kammy Hill Tuscan patioContributors: Vera Blair, Mags Cassidy, KrisCompas, Mary-Louise DeVoe, Kammy Hill, The talented Kammy Hill has finished the patioBurgos Ruano Immaculat, Lena Jangren,Maria Malmstrӧm, Gareth McGorman, 10 addition to her 1:12-scale Tuscan kitchen.Rebecca Micallef, Brita Moore, Lauren ConservatoryNielsen, Francisco del Pozo Parés, Pricilia, Mary-Louise DeVoe dedicates this conservatoryCelia Thomas, Deb Weissler 20 to special sisters who inspired her to create.Issue 52 Stars & stripes showcaseJuly/August 2016 Miniaturists show their love for America and thePublished by Ashdown Broadcasting 26 Fourth of July by showcasing one of a kind pieces. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: 1 year (6 issues): $45.99 Canada $65.99 CAD; UK £43.99; Europe €74.99; Rest of World $75.99 USD 2 year (12 issues): $86.99 Canada $123.99 CAD; UK £74.99 GBP Europe €111.99 EUR; Rest of World $156.99 USDDollhouse Miniatures (ISSN 1094-1916 (USPS957-440) is published bi-monthly at 68132 250thAvenue, Kasson, MN 55944. Subscription price$45.99. Periodicals postage paid at Kasson MNand additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Sendaddress corrections to Dollhouse Miniatures, 68132250th Avenue, Kasson, MN 55944.All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or partwithout the written permission of the publisher isprohibited. All material submitted to the magazinefor publication in whatever form is accepted solelyon the basis that copyright in the work will bevested in the publisher who assumes all rightsworldwide, in all forms and in all media. Submittedmaterials cannot be returned unless accompaniedby a stamped addressed envelope. In any eventthe publisher can accept no responsibility for lossor damage to contributions. Material is acceptedsolely on the basis that the author accepts theassessment of the Publisher as to its commercialvalue. All material submitted to the magazine issubject to editing.

welcome are golden because they are the ones thatAs far back as I can remember, when- I never have to explain or spend my timeever I have discussed this amazing defending my passion. Center stage at the Renaissance Festival!hobby with someone who was unfa-miliar I always knew to stop speak- In the last few years I have been noticing miniatures are alive and well and manying when their eyes began to glaze that miniatures are in commercials, on CD artists are giving their all to their cre-over. The sad thing is that I only ever covers, and even on TV sitcoms. Also the ations. We are proud to represent thisseem to get about three sentences big movie production companies are shar- amazing art form!in; because of this I have learned to ing more of the behind the scenes showingnot speak on the subject unless I am how miniatures are used for special effects.prompted to do so. More and more we are expanding this art Being a miniaturist hasn’t always to a new level in society. Social media andbeen easy from a social standpoint. our ever shrinking world due to the internetThere has been some ridiculing from will raise miniature art to be a commonthose that just don’t get it, and a few theme. Until that time I will stand behind thispatient boyfriends have been dragged art form and try my best to educate peopleto mini events over the years. My fam- as to its many uses and the joy it spreads.ily sort of gets it, but my mini friends As you will see by looking over this issue,30Cabinet house REGULARS Maria Malmstrӧm continues to share her grand eighteen room cabinet house full of memories. 6 Your letters See what your fellow readers and miniaturists are The Miniature Show recap 52 learning, discovering, thinking, and discussing. The Miniature Show in Chicago was a celebration of The big buzz Hear what’s buzzing in our mini world! These pages40artisans skilled in creating small scale masterpieces. GI Joe with a twist 67 are filled with news updates, events, and contests. Gareth McGorman has an exceptional talent for Mini cutouts Cut out your very own miniature kite, American flags,44expressing humor and telling a story with his photos. Embracing red, white, & blue 71 and decorative tiles. Miniaturist Lena Jangren creates a vignette that Show calendar Pull out your mini pens and mark your mini calendars48 celebrates a coastal Americana style. so you don’t miss any of these upcoming shows. A home for Miss Leah Maltese miniaturist Rebecca Micallef invites us back72 to Regent Street to tour Miss Leah’s residence.81 A perfect mini getaway The team at Dollhouse Miniatures is hosting retreats this fall to help you relax, create, and rejuvenate.. DOLLHOUSE MINIATURES 5

yourLETTERS  Write to DHM, 68132 250th Avenue, Kasson, MN 55944 or email auralea@dhminiatures.com. Letters may be edited, if necessary.Star letter winner keep them in pristine condition so thatThis month, our Star Letter they will last for a long, long time.winner is Valerie Collins, who has been I have found Snickers in issue 50a subscriber to Dollhouse Miniatures of Dollhouse Miniatures magazine onmagazine from the start and is still page 11 at the bottom of the page inloving every issue. the photo of the Hobbit House bottomKeep those letters coming, readers. right hand corner. I found SnickersWe appreciate your comments, ideas, quickly this time but sometimes I needand suggestions, and your kind letters to scan the pages a few times towarm our hearts every day. locate him. Does Snickers have any siblings or girlfriend that might appear Star letter in future Dollhouse Miniatures maga- zines? Please keep writing and pub-I have been a subscriber to Dollhouse lishing Dollhouse Miniatures. Miniatures and Nutshell News for over Thank you and all of the Dollhouse30+ years. When I receive it in the Miniatures team for all of the hardmail I sit down and read every page work putting the magazine together.making sure I don’t miss anything.You never know Valerie Collins Brampton, Ontariowhat you’ll learn ROBERT OFF’S SMALL ROOMS SET A MOOD AND TELL A STORY.from the many March / April 16 ISSUE 50 dhminiatures.comphotos, articles, THE WORLD OF MINIATURES IN A NUTSHELL Price US $7.95 Canada $10.95 Past Star FEATUREand letters in the Letter winnermagazine. I will PROJECTS Storybook miniatures Einusrpoirpeedanm-inisHmeayovelionfgogyr,ocKnlocesenetw-uucopkrkiwaeBnodyrRDkweeaibtbhneWidnceciatsahtstleeeSrnftieteiwoldnaorttof hOdapesthaatihlksae.l-en I am stillcontinue my sub- Scene by Rik Pierce. Well, I came home smiling fromscription as long Vintage car cross-stitch today to find a pack- ear to ear andas it remains in Kitchen cabinetry age in my mailboxprint. I have saved Tea-time cozy that I hadn’t orderedevery Dollhouse Easter pillows and found a wonderfulMiniatures and Narrow kitchen table surprise in the JoannNutshell News Rainy day puddles Swanson Rooms andmagazines that I Projects CD! Thank youhave purchased. I DHM50_Cover.indd 1 1/26/16 11:04 AM so much! RAclvdolylaahtipveofblsthailesurutsdoonieoleengoeodtdfseshmngfdeooeiabtwchsnffcusahsaedssfresitdbnnceeepeteiurccirdsohdryasooodtaitttssnatusDiorhdihwheeoncvovrle,noxhoidIseycavsttpeYtpnpeeosohyeitsrde.ao-lhesiaeotrRlanlhnsa,esopsssotaseddfpieyhpccrontissethhohresrgt-necrgoeelccferoehinmymoerrgvdveeeiqlejrezsekdraueuudristnistnelipiititnswcovbsgtfiaohegniothttlt-enaehotychetlshte.ohronon.edeSmnesgaaeaiegatr-drivlye, TdwfdOfreaeeorcPlaanosidw:tocdueAherhc?erpa.hosTsauLnhmptEsacietsFahrwruTnliolc:oytintrtTrlickeeoahuidnnipsbc,gsiaberahborycnoelihetlnllivlotqeieotsltueosp,esapyald.laonenudsdk wttwhhieaehert“HyeaeuyLcCtnrewtsrrhcaesohedsoaeloeviUeoehpWorabrzsntritsvscsuostuenhkogelaenehut,erihtmonsudrbiggagreehvtaratsslcenhdcceeftgdraaroeaelthpbfiicmrewhaipeddcegoolnntdhntnpeolelealttseuncthalaeewoiadiisaoaagtbattiomtaspanbpntesfsostuvhl.nrtbipcseautontefeBrbui.ootTke.lreulercditulirndriotiletnendnlgsioiAonikcnrvealhitrnntrcmaaeiavlit“ite,ihdcotsetetaeflapgAnanrelichsihtImhdtnfepntnldalnanrugiigetfeeuofalrseesngnlscgtgeaegpirhsiowaettro,ecotnuaonlbeyatwg,deinrveihadvosaoutudnreniltsieraaretiaaeldjlfestmflsrhbetglsuitirnyftlrthtmsGayhefnsi.”eae,aaiendusdenegnomselrttctners-rgaahheiwkeg,sttnmtoraadoeth.iad;tgnrsempHrieedehmhs-g-ltneeeaeyhoein.srtnrt,s- certainly plan taomacfrfhR“harisoympIxertoe.ieetuehsnrcomwghyabatonvaeeeunraeneoifltreeynrlryecaiyslswlwvscgwuntyw.hysIheaor“dheiioumhdgFiotruafomnphoaeeonornaagtrscnra-eiDrgaihi,noroeldm”awesusIullddoi,Yyylnifdtnetdh.o” to be that I was more than 60 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S way for at DOLLHOUSE happy to share my least the next favorite miniatures, but year!! I cannot begin to 1/26/16 11:31 AM thank all of 049_MA16_p060-062.indd 60 you enough had no idea this was for the feature in the March/ part of a contest so this April issue of Dollhouse Miniatures. really was a surprise. That For someone like me, who is just was very, very nice of you! starting out in the world of miniatures, Thanks again! connecting with the wonderful people Debbie Walker at this publication, has helped guide Saskatchewan, Canada me in directions that some would only talk about. New contributor Looking forward to receiving the hard copy of the March/April issue! Oh MY GOODNESS, Rebecca Stewart I couldn’t be happier Bowling Green, KY with the feature in DHM50!6 DOLLHOUSE MINIATURES

PROJECTslice and diceMINI VEGGIESPrepare some carrots and parsnips with polymerclay. Mags added them to a Woolton Piebut you can use them anyway you like. By Mags CassidyFirst wash your hands. Begin by Step 4: Take your craft knife and roll the YOU’LLneed working the clay in your hands to soften it. The clay should be soft edge across the carrot to make creases. u Fimo Classic: Orange, Leaf and pliable, not crumbly, and with Make a hole in each end with a toothpick Green, Transparent, Terra-cotta no bubbles in it. Put the clay onto paper (Example E). Insert small strips of green (dark brown), Champagne and place it in the refrigerator for a while. clay, about four or five pieces. (Example F). u Artist Pastel: Green, Brown u Craft knife or razor blade Whole carrots Step 5: Dust the tops around the leafy u Toothpick Step 1: Take a small amount of orange u Small paintbrush piece with green pastel. If you would like a u Rolling pin or small glass bottle clay and roll it into a ball, then make a log freshly dug look, you can dust the carrots u Tile or mat for a work surface by placing the ball on your tile and rolling across the creases with brown pastel. u Ceramic tile/baking sheet lined smoothly, moving your hand backwards and with baking parchment or foil forwards so that you get an even finish. Whole parsnips (for baking in the oven) Step 1: Follow instructions for the carrots, Step 2: Make a log 3/8” thick (Example Step 3: Finally, scrape some pastel onto using champagne colored clay, but make A) and cut off pieces about 1/2” long. Next, the log approximately 1/8” thick. some paper and, using your paint brush, form each piece into a ball (Example B). lightly dust the parsnip with the pastel. Step 2: Make a hole in each end and take Step 3: Roll out into small oval pieces a small piece of dark brown clay and smear Sliced parsnips and carrots (Example C) and then roll again making one into the hole at the wide end. Step 1: Follow instructions for the carrots end pointed (Example D). and parsnip without dirtying them or adding the greens. Step 2: Bake them and once they have cooled use a very sharp craft knife to carefully slice your vegetables. Add them into a prepared meal or leave them sitting beside a small knife on a cutting board in a mini meal preparation scene. DHM DOLLHOUSE MINIATURES 7

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FEATURETTuhsecapnerpfeactitoKammy Hill has finished the patio addition toher Tuscan kitchen. With a grand fireplace andvine wrapped pergola, it’s warm and inviting.If you recall, last year Kammy more small wonders. After the kitchen was constructed, showed us her beautiful Mediterra- The featured kitchen room box took she envisioned adding a gorgeous nean-inspired kitchen in DHM46 outdoor living space. Now she is in July/August. At the time, she was Kammy close to six months to com- the process of adding a slate roof andjust starting to add a patio outside the plete, as did this warm and welcoming incorporating this space as part of akitchen’s French doors. We are excited outdoor space. It all began because sheto report that Kammy has finished wanted a nice kitchen to display and BELOW: Shown here is the Tuscan kitchenthe patio and has graciously chosen photograph the miniatures that she that was presented in an earlier issue ofto give DHM an exclusive look at her would be selling online. DHM. The room now has a few updates.new space. Kammy’s love affair with minia-tures began when she was very young.Now she has four grown children—Sara 34, Christina 30, Arin 19, andMarissa 16. In her spare time shemanages an Etsy store while creating10 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

FEATUREfull dollhouse. ABOVE: The patio pond is The patio is covered with a wooden Kammy’s favorite feature. After adding fish, lilies, andpergola wrapped with vines. The the illusion of running waterfloor is made of small bricks and the it came to life. RIGHT: Aoutside sitting area showcases a fish charming tricycle with anpond and large fireplace. ornate pot of lavender makes for a lovely scene. “The whole project was difficult,but I welcome and enjoy a challenge,” D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 11

FEATURE TOP: The outdoor patio table Kammy says. “I would say the wooden is set with colorful dishes and awning was quite a challenge. It’s de- snacks. ABOVE: A front view signed and stained after a real awning of the stone fireplace. It brings we had at our first home, so it brings warmth and strength to the wonderful memories every time I space. LEFT: An aerial view of look at it.” the back of the chimney and the top of the wood pergola. The dollhouse structure, some of the furnishings, plants, ceramics, food,12 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

FEATUREand chandeliers were all handmade by “I am so proud to have so many ABOVE LEFT: Kammy has made a romanticKammy. Also in the mix of treasures fine pieces of miniature artwork setting by placing a guitar on the pristineare many pieces that Kammy has to display in my Tuscan-inspired white couch. ABOVE: An ornate window boxcollected over the years made by very dollhouse. I thank each and every is full of greenery. LEFT: Framing the patio istalented artists. one of the artists for their priceless a brick garden bed full of herbs and plants. contributions.” Despite the fact that it was a diffi- cult project to achieve, Kammy makes it look as if she breezed through it. Looking at it now that it is complete, she loves every inch of the structure, but when push comes to shove she ad- mits that the fireplace and koi pond have the biggest hold on her heart. This piece is a show stopper for miniaturists and is a great way to cap- ture the attention of collectors to see the tiny pieces of art she has been busy D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 13

FEATUREmaking. If you happen to be at the look and is a great placeGood Sam Showcase in San Jose this to show off some colorfulyear, you may get an up-close and Italian plates.personal peek at this masterpiece. In the center of the As many miniaturists are now space is a grand diningstarting to discover, taking photos table that Kammy loves toand playing with light and staging arrange and rearrange. Theare just as much fun as creating the idea of family gathering toactual piece. And it should be! What eat and share their storiesbetter way to celebrate something is important to her andthat was made with such care and something that she enjoysattention. in her own family setting. Each photo brings out more of Around the entire spacethe beauty and adds to the fantasy. is a brick planting area sheAs you can see by looking over these has filled with herbs, a fewgorgeous photographs, things tend to decorative items, and othermove around as Kammy plays with plants. The white couchdecorating and staging. is lined with beautifully hand-crafted pillows and a The koi pond against the kitchen blanket.wall has a fountain and is filled withcolorful fish and blooming water lil- This is a truly romanticies. The fireplace has an aged, rustic space where you could get lost for hours. When theBELOW: Another view of the beautiful table sun sets and the twinklewith a new arrangement. Kammy can’t help lights nestled in the per-but to change the setting every time she gola start to glimmer, it’smakes a new item. RIGHT: A fish tank adds clear all of her hard workcolor and life to the outdoor space. has paid off. DHM14 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

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PROJECTshower yourselfWITH MINISBurgos Ruano Immaculat will help keep thegarden blooming with this quick and creativemethod of making a 1:12-scale watering can. By Burgos Ruano ImmaculatEvery miniature garden needs a YOU’LLneed watering can to set the scene. Inma, from Spain, shows us how u Thin cardboard to make one using cardboard and u Round wooden dowel a few accessories. Follow along and make u Rivet or trinket this project your own. u White glue u Craft paintsStep 1: Cut a strip of thin cardboard to u Patina to age u Satin varnish3/4” high. The width will depend on the u Oval bottle as a guidebottle size you use as your guide. You wantthe card board to wrap around and overlap. Step 2: Glue the base to a piece ofAllow this to dry. cardboard. Once dry, cut around and remove the excess. Step 3: Use the same method for the top, but only half of the top. Step 4: Cut a strip of cardboard 5/32” by 1 1/2”. Cut the end so that they come16 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

PROJECTto a point. Shape the handle and glue thetop end to the can. Let dry and paste thebottom piece to the can.Step 5: Cut the wooden dowel to 3/4”long using scissors or a small saw. You canalso use a shish kabob skewer.Step 6: Make a hole in a metal rivet andglue the dowel into it. You may need tosand down the tip of the dowel for it to fit.Step 7: Trace the shape of the rivet onto Step 11: Sand the can lightly to looka piece of cardboard and cut out the circle distressed if you wish. Then paint on someshape with a craft knife or scissors. decorative elements to the sides of the can. I drew out a design on paper and thenStep 8: Make holes with a punch and flipped it over onto the can and traced it. Then I painted over the pencil marks.glue the piece onto the rivet.Step 9: Next, glue the spout to the canand once it is dry you are ready to paint theentire watering can. Step 12: If you like you can add a brown Place in a special place in your miniature wash of paint to give it a patina effect and garden or on the porch and watch the flowers bloom! DHM remove the excess paint with a rag. Once it’s dry then coat the cardboard with a clear satin varnish.Step 10: Paint on two coats, sanding inbetween when paint is dry. D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 17

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FEATUREwDietdhicloavteedMary-Louise DeVoe dedicates this conservatoryto her two sisters: Pat, who passed away in 2015,and Joanne, who inspired her not to give up. By Mary-Louise DeVoe PHOTOGRAPHY BY SCOTT KEELERMy story begins with ab- TOP: Miniaturist Mary-Louise DeVoe, with a solutely no knowledge twinkle in her eye as she ponders her next of miniatures until three miniature adventure. LEFT AND BELOW: years ago. I’m a 67-year- Mary-Louise is a self-proclaimed Francophileold homemaker and have lived in St. and was up for the challenge of makingPetersburg, FL all my life. I have two a French-inspired boutique. Here is hersisters who had been involved with finished Chanel-inspired boutique.miniatures for many years and weretotally obsessed with it. On the way home I had just enough time to decide that this was They were unable to get me not going to get me down and Iinvolved until they told me about WOULD complete the boutiquea workshop on how to make a no matter what! I made daily callsFrench-inspired boutique. Being a to my sisters to yell and scream andtrue Francophile, they finally had my then beg for help. I found myself upattention. at 3:00AM after I had an idea that I I said “yes” if I could make my ownversion of a Chanel-inspired boutique.“Of course,” they said. Little did Iknow what that would entail. In fact, I had no idea what min-iatures really were all about, so offI went to Lakeland, FL where theLakeland Guild conducts a workshoponce a year. Sisters Pat from OrmondBeach and Joanne from Charleston,S.C., met me in Lakeland for whatwould become my future obsession. That workshop was one of manymind boggling events. I started outfrustrated and stayed frustrated for theentire day, trying to absorb what thesepeople were talking about. I left think-ing that this was not my cup of tea.20 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

FEATURE solarium or conservatory. Pat decided that I needed to do one immediately. I rarely argued with her, simply because she was the eldest sister. My search for a miniature kit was going to be a challenge. I had a trip to Charleston planned and Joanne decid- ed that I needed to stop at a miniature shop. I had never been in a miniature shop before and I was blown away. We spent hours there and, before we left, I decided that I really liked a conserva- tory that had already been assembled and added to a house. ABOVE: Mary-Louise had been ‘I had never been dreaming about making a conser- in a miniature shop vatory in 1:12 scale and her sister before and I was Pat pushed her to give it a go. So ’blown away. she started with a kit and worked The kit was for the Sophistikits it to become what she envisioned. LEFT: An aerial view of the con- Conservatory by Real Good Toys. servatory garden. BELOW: A The kit was intended as an addition close up shows a tiny Monarch but I really wanted a free-standing butterfly enjoying the gorgeous building. Joanne mentioned that she hydrangeas in bloom. didn’t think that would be a problem at all and so I thought “let’s go for it”. This seemed to be a “no-brainer” and found myself just delighted with my purchase. The conservatory finally arrived and I eagerly opened it to find what I thought were a million pieces. I laidneeded to carry out immediately. I wasdriving myself and my family crazy. After many months the project wascomplete. I had actually constructed abuilding, made Chanel-inspired pursesand camellias out of clay, created anexterior and interior design, paintedand glued, dressed mannequins, madejewelry, and designed things that Icould never have imagined I could orwould ever do. I was pleased with myself for com-pleting it. I was sure it would be myfirst and last miniature project. Timepassed and it appeared that Pat waslosing her battle with ovarian cancer.I had mentioned that if I ever did an-other miniature it would probably be a D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 21

FEATUREABOVE: This project was the perfect way them all out and ‘That’s when Ifor the three sisters to spend more time almost started to decided it wouldtogether. A small reading area was made cry. The directions be a ‘Pat project’to enjoy the sunshine and flowers. seemed to be in a in which she could foreign language be involved with the22 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S and I immediately ’ideas and decisions. started calling my sisters. could be involved with the ideas and decisions. Maybe it would help her by Pat was delight- having something to think about that ed and mentioned was a joy to her. I would go to visit she had many her, project in hand, where she could pieces that would lie down and just observe and guide. probably work in this vignette. She was so excited about it. I knew Her health had time was so precious and I wanted to diminished to a finish this before she passed away. I point where she sent her photos to show the progress was starting to and she always had a new idea to add. give things away and wasn’t able to work on her own miniatures. That’s when I decided it would be a “Pat project” in which she

FEATUREABOVE: A side view of the conservatory. ABOVE RIGHT: The conservatoryAnother beautiful moment in this project. BELOW AND grew larger andRIGHT: Inside the conservatory are many small treasures then the gardenthat make this a personal piece for Mary-Louise. was added. Pat gave me many flowers and plants was at a loss as to what else I wanted and always knew to do. With her unbelievable encour- where she thought agement and persistence, the project they should be went on to be completed. placed. The name of my conservatory is When the inte- Charleston Way. Visiting my sister rior was underway, in Charleston over the years instilled she had lights, a love of the city, the traditions and chairs, tables, etc. architecture. I fashioned this conser- that she hoped vatory after its famous homes and could be used. She gardens. The conservatory required had also sent paint that she thought would be the cor- rect color when I told her I wanted a blue ceiling. The major construction was finally complete and attached to a 24” x 36” platform. I took the project for her to see and sent her a photo later with areas I thought still needed ideas. Sadly, Pat never saw the last photo. She died before the conservatory was finished. I looked at it for what seemed like forever before Joanne encouraged me to keep going and finish it. I D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 23

FEATURE some architectural changes landscapes. to make it free-standing. I had also seen ferns hanging at my I painted the floor white niece Joellyn Summerall’s house, and I and then taped it off with made two. I’m a “wannabe” artist and 1/16” black artist tape. I one corner was dedicated to my art. painted the black squares, The articles used were a combination leaving the tape in place. I of purchased, handmade, and given finished the floor with two to me. The conservatory measures 15 coats of polyurethane finish. 1/2” wide by 16 1/2” long and stands I constructed the two walls 16 1/2” tall. I could easily live in my and then went back to the conservatory; that is, until my next directions to determine how miniature project is done. best to modify the structure. I added a column to hold Joanne doesn’t believe it will ever the unfinished corner and a second one for balance. ‘I could easily live in my conservatory; After purchasing the that is, until my next columns’ decorative tops miniature project and bottoms I was able to cut a dowel to the exact is done.’BELOW: With the addition of a small bike sizes needed. To imitate the Charleston design style, I the landscape has charm and grace. painted the ceiling blue, added a “secret garden”, a joggling board, and plants often seen in CharlestonABOVE AND BELOW: Mary-Louise would love to live in herconservatory and spend the days painting and smelling the flowers. be truly done. She made the joggling board for the conservatory and the work goes on. Without my sisters I would never have taken up minia- tures or my conservatory, so it belongs to all of us and I’ll just be the guard- ian of it at this time. Yes, I’m now obsessed and thinking about a French flower shop. I still have many of Pat’s flowers. Thank goodness my husband and son are so supportive and don’t mind take-out for dinner. DHM24 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

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&Stars stripes SHOWCASEThese creative miniaturists show their love forAmerica and the Fourth of July by showcasingone of a kind pieces in red, white, and blue.Dorota Mateusiak - Poland ABOVE AND BELOW: Dorota has made an“I started making minis about seven years ago. I would dream about having my American themed set of appliances and anown dollhouse when I was a little girl, but never had one. So it’s the best thing in assortment of folding ironing boards with anthe world to make miniatures for myself and for others. And it’s so cool to know iron rest and a matching iron with a cord.that if there is something I would like to have in miniature I can make it myself.I just CAN! This little word has made all my childhood dreams come true. I’ve been in the USA only once, which was this past April so I don’t know thatmuch about America, but I really liked the people I met while there. They werereally nice and helpful. I was visiting museums, and shopping when someonewould ask ‘Hey, how are you? Where are you from? Europe? Pretty cool. Do youenjoy staying here?’ I thought it was nice that they didn’t even know me, butthey started friendly conversations. I also found that a lot of people in America have Polish ancestry andthey knew Polish cities like Cracow,Warsaw, or Gdansk. Wow!”26 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

Phyllis Hawkes - New Hampshire “I first learned about the art of fine miniatures in 2006. Almost immediately, in the following year, I began to paint them and sold them at shows. To see a perfection of fine art reduced to a scale that can be held in the palm of your hand gives me much joy. I love the Fourth of July because of the flags, parades, and patriotism on display everywhere!” RIGHT: My interpre- tation, based on a description, of the ear- liest Bailey’s hotel sign. Originally painted by George Crossingham in the early 1800s. 2 3/4” x 2 1/2” oil and acrylic. LEFT: A reproduction of an 18th century signboard restored by August Hoppin in 1894 for an inn in Pomfret, CT. Painting is showing a Colonial Revival image of George Washington. 2 1/8” x 4” oil and acrylic.ABOVE: The original was made around 1799 GET IN TOUCHfor a tavern in New England and hangs in theAbby Aldrich Folk Art Museum in Colonial Phyllis Hawkes StudioWilliamsburg. The miniature board with Phyllis Hawkes, IGMA Fellowturnings was built by Pete Booram. Email: phyllis.hawkes@comcast.net3 1/8” x 5” acrylic. Website: phyllishawkesstudio.com ABOVE AND BELOW: Gabriele taught a patriotic vignette workshop at a SAM show last year in Temple Texas. Gabriele Layne - Texas Gabriele has been making minis for over 30 years. She started by simply working with polymer clay to make food items. When asked why she enjoys this wonderful hobby she replied, “Miniatures stimulate my mind and give me a great feeling of accomplishment.” “I love America because it is a multicultural nation with so many different regions that are worth seeing.” D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 27

PROJECTprint your wayTO MINI BLISSPricilia invites you to get the most out of yourink jet printer for your custom mini projects.This could be the start of something big!Searching for the perfect miniature to prepare your material. YOU’LLneed pattern on just the right fabric can be exhausting when you Step 1: First, cut a piece of white cotton u Freezer paper have something specific in mind. u White cotton fabricMy hope is that this technique will help to to 8 1/2” x 11”. I used a white pillow case u Ironbring your vision to life! with a high thread count, but I have also u Scotch Guard spray used a white dress shirt. As long as it is u Scissors First you will need to create your pattern cotton you are fine. u Ruleron the computer. I purchase my images u Ink Jet Printerform an online stock site and then tile them Step 2: Next, cut an 8 1/2” x 11” piece ofto fill the space I need. If you will not be Step 4: Trim away any strands to getreselling your items then you can simply do freezer paper.a search for tile patterns online. clean edges. (This is important because Step 3: Iron your fabric to get any you don’t want the strings to get caught By typing in the word “seamless tile” up in your printer.)after the color or pattern style you would creases out and then place it on top of thelike, you will find some images that have shiny side of the freezer Step 5: Spray a mist of Scotch-guarda seamless edge. This will allow you to paper. Now iron therepeat the square image and each new fabric side of the two over the fabric side and let dry. Paysquare will line up with the next. pieces. Once you are satisfied that they are Another option is to scan in your favorite stuck firmly together thenpattern and then shrink it down to the size let them cool. It doesn’tyou need it to be. Of course you can also take that long if your ironprint a single image as well. is nice and hot. Once you have your pattern or image inyour computer ready to print it is time28 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

PROJECTattention to where you decide to spray ABOVE: Shown here are pillows I printed Do some tests and have fun making youryour fabric. Scotch-gard will leave a out. Set your printer to the highest quality miniature projects one of a kind! DHMdiscoloration on the surrounding surface. setting to get the best print. See more of Pricilia’s creations and visitStep 6: Place the piece fabric side up in Step 8: Let the ink dry for about an hour her shop, TresPetite on Etsy.your printer. (My printer prints paper-up. Be and mist it again with Scotch-guard. I letsure to place your piece so that the printer that dry for a half-hour to an hour just towill print on the fabric.) be safe.Step 7: I have never had a paper jam Step 9: Peel the cotton away from thewith this technique, but I have read that freezer paper.it can happen. Do what is best for yourprinter to make this work. Some printers Step 10: Now you are ready to cut outhave a setting for printing on somethinga bit thicker than regular paper. Do a little your pieces to make pillows,research to be sure. rugs, upholstery for furniture, or what ever else you can think of! Keep water away from the finished fabric. Because it was made by an ink jet printer the colors may run or bleed even though you Scotch-garded it. The Scotch-gard keeps the ink from smearing while touching. ABOVE: A charming rug that was made using this method. ABOVE: This is an assortment of table runners with various printed patterns. Just add a few tiny tassels in compli- mentary colors for a finished look. D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 29

FEATUREcAabhionmetehmoaudsee Maria Malmstrӧm continues to share her grand eighteen room cabinet house that is packed full of wonderful stories and memories. By Deb WeisslerLast issue we took you on a delightful tour of Maria Malmstro..m’s Finnish cabinet dollhouse. After traipsing up and down several floors, our tour group begged for a rest and a reviving cup of coffee. Now that everyone has had their jolt of caffeine, let’s continue with our tour. For those of you just joining us, in 2005 Maria’s husband crafted a beautiful wooden cabinet from elm to create an eighteen-room dollhouse. It’s not often miniaturists get the opportunity to furnish large living spaces, while at the same time having fun filling various shops to the brim with wonderful merchandise. That’s exactly what Maria has done with her dollhouse. We’ve already toured most of the family’s personal living quarters. Now it’s time to step inside their on premise specialty shops. This is a large house, so to pay for its upkeep the ex- tended family, all with specialty skills and interests, maintain their shops in the house as leaseholders. Let’s go shopping! TOP: Maria Malmstrӧm has a big smile next to her grand cabinet dollhouse. RIGHT: The cabinet house shown in romantic lighting. 30 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

FEATURE Second Hand Shop Since Maria’s husband owns an antique shop, one room just seemed ideal to hold all the lovely miniatures she has collected over the years that did not serve a pur- pose in other vignettes. Maria made most of the furniture herself and you will find instructions for making the fold- ing screen on her blog: http://maria-malmstrom. blogspot.fi/ABOVE AND BELOW: Maria has done an amazing job filling this second hand shop with manytiny treasures. A perfect idea for placing a large amount of miniatures into a small space. D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 31

FEATURE Children’s Room Nearby reside the family children. Because there are so many, Maria had to be creative with the bunk bed. A crib sits nearby. Lots of toys and games help keep the tiny tots busy. Maria’s daughter is now six years old and loves sitting beside her mother while Maria works. The kitchen table is scattered with her var- ious projects and when her daughter spots some- thing that is particularly delightful, Maria must make her one too! 32 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

FEATURECarpenter Shop“Because my husband and Iare both carpenters, I needed acarpenter’s shop in my doll-house,” Maria explains. Here inVäino..lä, Olavi, the carpenter,is busy creating a variety ofwooden furniture and even amini Väino..lä! The workbench isMaria’s absolute favorite piecein this room and she has addedauthentic touches like a tinydrill press and a floor coveredwith wood shavings.LEFT: Maria has added antiquedolls which give the space a nostalgicfeeling. RIGHT: Every detail wasthought through here. Note the woodshavings on the table and floor. D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 33

FEATUREABOVE AND RIGHT: This room was posite of Maria’s own family members. Hairdresserinfluenced by Maria’s parents and gives Maria’s mother was a dressmaker, Liisa’s sister, Irmeli, is a hair stylisther wonderful childhood memories. her father a tailor, and they employed with a large shop filled with lots of the extended family. A trestle sewing natural light and all decked out inDressmaker machine, dress form, lots of patterns, cheerful red. Maria bought the hairLiisa is the home’s resident dressmak- and bolts of cloth bring back fond stylist chair but all the other furnish-er. She is also a weaver. Liisa is a com- memories of Maria’s childhood. ings had to be built from scratch.This vibrant hair salon is bold and beautifulright down to the modern waiting chairs.34 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

FEATUREBlue BedroomNever far from his work, in case an inspiration strikes in themiddle of the night, Olavi and his wife Liisa, have their bed-room nearby. A crisp black iron bed complements the bluewalls and white wooden furniture. The black stove in thecorner can be lit with a small candle inside. In the eveningsOlavi plays his violin while Liisa relaxes. D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 35

FEATURE Café After a busy day shopping, or getting one’s hair styled, the café nearby is the perfect place to stop for a sweet treat and a cup of tea. Maria filled the café with her own sweet creations and the furniture too! The precious pink and white tea set is placed carefully on the shelves along with tiny candles and a lantern,36 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

FEATUREToy ShopBoth Maria and her husband lovecollecting vintage, full size toys, soinnatVuärianllo.y.lät.hSermeahlladintsoizbee a toy shop but filledwith charm, the toy shop features avariety of metal and wooden toys,and young visitors favor this shopabove all the others. LEFT: This is one of Maria’s many tutorials in her book, a tiny vintage style wind up car with a small boy inside. D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 37

FEATURE Cobbler in his carpentry shop; or maybe it’s “I have a friend, Lotta, who makes Maria beginning another project! the most wonderful mini shoes. I had Either way, we can’t wait to see what so many shoes, this was the perfect she comes up with next! DHM place to put all those lovely things!” Maria exclaims. Grandfather Jalmari is a pensioner but still loves to keep his hands busy. Here you’ll find his cobbler’s bench and a number of his homemade shoes, boots, and scraps of leather for future projects.ABOVE: This room is the favorite of Maria’s Although Maria loves all sorts ofyoung visitors. The vintage toys are colorful handicrafts, she finds that 1:12-scaleand have a wonderful story to tell. items are much more demanding. She occasionally sells her creations at local dollhouse fairs, but mostly she just creates for herself. Recently she worked on a movie project, the Finnish children’s movie On- neli ja Anneli, that features real live dollhouse folks visiting the full size world. Maria made all the dollhouse items for the film. As we conclude our Väin.o.lä tour, I can still hear Olavi working away38 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

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FEATURESThhoewMreinciaaptureThe Miniature Show in Chicago was trulya celebration of artisans that are skilled increating masterpieces in small scale. By Lauren NielsenACelebration of Artisans of TOP: This little one has found Miniatures: this was the tagline herself a tiny treasure. RIGHT: for the The Miniature Show Dominique Autin from France show- first annual event–and what cased her exquisite natural collec-a celebration it was. Put on by Greg tions. BELOW: One of Paul Lim’sMadl of Swan House Miniatures, the finely detailed hand-painted piecesshow welcomed artisans of miniatures of furniture in 1:12 scale.and miniaturist enthusiasts from allacross the globe and took place at the fellow miniaturists through aHyatt Regency in Schaumburg, Illinois special afternoon dinner buffet.on April 14-16, 2016. VIP miniaturists lined up at the registration table and were A Thursday Evening Preview kicked soon armed with VIP badges,off the show, allowing VIP Preview shopping bags, and a colorfulguests to gain early access to the show show pamphlet showcasing theas well as enjoy the camaraderie of artisan exhibitors and providing show information. On their short walk from registration table to the show foyer, guests were able to view and vote on The Miniature Art Prize (MAP) entries displayed along the walls of the hallway. Excitement was in the air as guests oohed and aahed, taking note of their favorites as they passed by. Before the evening preview sale began, participants and exhibitors were welcomed into the show foyer by the sounds of live piano music and the scents of the afternoon dinner buffet. All were free to take part in the buffet and wander between the buffet area40 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

FEATURE came from all over the world includ- ing Poland, France, Spain, the USA, Germany, and more. A wide range of artisan exhibitors created an even wider, more diverse, and more exclusive range of items. Show promoter Greg Madl’s Swan House Miniatures was representing numerous artisans’ works for those whoand the miniature art prize displays. ABOVE: Elissa, from Cutest Things, cheerfully ‘Exhibitors came fromMany artisans who entered the compe- presented her romantically vintage hand- all over the worldtition were happily chatting with guests crafted marionette displays in 1:12 scale. including Poland,about their entry pieces, discussing the France, Spain, thefine details and artistry of the creation Robert Off presented a slideshow on USA, Germany,process. “Miniatures as Art” and Sally Sexton ’and more. Kalmbach was in attendance and hold- Simultaneously, IGMA artisan ing a special book signing of her new could not physically be in attendance. book, Mrs. Thorne’s World of Miniatures. The representation of these artisans’BELOW: Furniture maker Michael Walton works allowed for an even larger varietybrought his latest work in progress to the As time neared for the doors to the of superb artisan miniatures to beshow. As you can see he is having trouble show floor to open, attendees lined available for attending collectors andletting it go to its soon to be proud owner! up down the hall. Artisans enthusiasts to enjoy and purchase. stood ready behind their stands, waiting for the first BELOW: Jennifer Hatt from Looking Glass guests to cross the threshold Miniatures has beautifully detailed pieces. of the ballroom. Exhibitors D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 41

FEATURE exhibitors interacted with customers, discussing what special items they had on their stand or what specific pieces a customer was look- ing for. Friday morning greeted everyone with bright sunshine and a long line of guests awaiting the start of the show. Energy was high as miniature enthusiasts made their way through the show, looking for that perfect piece and discovering new items they never even dreamed of!ABOVE: The self proclaimed “Polish Trio”! The first full day of the ABOVE: Judi Hamilton’s 1:12-scale gnomesFrom left to right: Martyna Zalewska, Gosia show was filled with the laughter and are ready to be put to work in a mini garden.Suchodolska, and Anna Wybranowska. chatter of both exhibitors and attendees Walking through the vast ballroom, alike. Some collectors brought friends ‘Energy was high astables were stacked high with artisans’ and family members with them to join miniature enthusiastsminiature pieces. Everything from the in on the experience, several bringing made their waytiniest garden tools to completed room young miniaturists-in-the-making to through the show,boxes, copper pots and pans to uphol- share in their passion for the hobby.stered furniture, wired lighting fixturesto flower arrangements. The artisan Throughout the weekend, The Min- iature Show put on numerous work-BELOW: Lighting Bug had a collection ofbeautiful lighting for any miniature room! shops by artisans in attendance. Work- looking for that shops included the Polish Miniature perfect piece and Trio’s European Breakfast Tray, Arlene Finkelstein’s Flower Arrangement, and discovering new Vegas Airs Fantasy Mushroom. For those who were able to go out items they never into downtown Chicago, Saks Fifth Avenue had a special ’even dreamed of! window display featuring miniatures and promoting The ment of The Miniature Art Prize Miniature Show. It was a fun and winners. Votes had been tallied and inspiring site to see miniatures the winners announced as First Place showcased amid skyscrapers and Gosia Suchodolska, Second Place big-city life. The final day of the show started off with the announce- LEFT: One of the beautiful 1:12- scale shabby chic creations from Rebecca Stewart of Tiny Dwellings.42 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

FEATURE The Miniature Art Prize The Miniature Art Prize (MAP) is an independently organized international miniature art competition for 1:12 scale, 1:24 (half inch scale), 1:48 (quarter scale), and 1:144 scale. This was the Second Annual Miniature Art Prize and coincided with The Miniature Show on April 14-16, 2016. Over 40 miniature art pieces from around the world were exhibited and each attendee was able to vote for the “Best in Show.” Winners were announced on Saturday morning of the show. FIRST PLACE - The 2016 first place winner was Gosia Suchodolska. Gosia received $4,000. Gosia’s entry was titled, “Roses and Raspberries on a Board.”ABOVE: J. Getzan is a maker of fine hand- SECOND PLACE - The 2016crafted miniatures in metal as you can see second place winner was Keithby this gorgeous 1:12-scale chair. Bougourd. Keith received $700. Keith’s entry was a 1:48 scale French Chateau.ABOVE: An enthusiastic standing ovation THIRD PLACE - The 2016 third place winnerand a toast of admiration was initiated by was Candace Liddy. Candace received $300.the dealers for Greg and his staff, following Candace’s entry was titled, “Circus Wagon withthe successful Preview event. Band and Team of Horses.”Keith Bougourd, Third Place Candace FOURTH PLACE - The 2016 fourthLiddy, and Fourth Place Ana Menocal. place winner was Ana Menocal. Ana received a feature in Dollhouse Miniatures A steady stream of miniaturists came and Dollshouse World magazines.and went throughout the day, all leav- Ana’s entry was an ornate dress.ing with smiles on their faces, shoppingbags filled with purchases, and fun D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 43stories to boot. The excitement of theevent continued throughout the entireshow for everyone involved. It was aCelebration of Miniatures, indeed. Plans are currently underway for thesecond annual The Miniature Show.For more details about the show, seewww.theminiatureshow.com. DHM

FEATUREwGiIthJoae twistGareth McGorman has an exceptionaltalent for expressing humor and telling astory with his miniatures and photography. By Deb Weissler PHOTOGRAPHY BY GARETH MCGORMANWith a tongue-in-cheek twist characters, some who became the find it most convenient to cast myself on the age-old hobby of toy basis for The Addams Family. Instead as the villain or tormentor. Whether soldier dioramas, Toronto of a world inhabited by sociopaths, it’s me, the cat, or household appli- resident Gareth McGor- monsters, and other worldly creatures, ances, they are soldiers nonethelessman adds a new twist that’s inventive Gareth has chosen military figures; and violence and danger is what theyand mischievous. tiny figures living in a full scale world signed up for when they enlisted.” facing enormous hazards. “I sort of view what I do as cartoon- Gareth sets up his soldiers anding with a camera,” Gareth smiles, “I’ve tried to incorporate that same props in imaginative interactions with“and with that in mind my favorite sort of morbid absurdity as best I can,” everyday household appliances andcartoonist would probably be Charles Gareth explains. “I’ve started inserting items—an iron, toaster, pencil sharp-Addams. He possessed a gift for myself into these photos as well and ener, screwdriver, even the family cat,making the absurd and the macabrerelatable to a mainstream audience,and most of his cartoons were just asfunny without any caption at all.” Charles Addams (1912-1988) wasan American cartoonist best knownfor his illustrations in the pages ofThe New Yorker magazine and forhis darkly amusing and macabre44 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

FEATUREwho becomes hugely terrorizing to vehicles. figures are manufactured by Miniarthis tiny folks. There are several figures “Right now I’m working or Masterbox, both Ukrainian com-he has specifically purchased for their panies. By hand-painting the figures,unique poses or possible interactions on a Vietnam War-era US Gareth loves the level of customiza-in a scene. But before any posing is Army soldier and a M113 tion he can apply to each model,possible, Gareth enjoys painting his armored personnel carrier. enabling him to reflect a variety offigures first. My parents are support- personalities or potential scenarios. ive and perfectly willing‘When staging to let me use anything He also enjoys going to scale model figures and props to around the house as props. competitions to view other people’s photograph, Gareth And my brother certainly work. He has always loved dioramas begins with how his enjoys seeing his cat featured in some of cityscapes and building while tour- little people would of my photos.” ing museums and these competitions behave in a daunting Most of his figures come from offer another level of detail. full-size world. hobby shops around the city. A few are kits or aftermarket items he has When staging figures and props to What began as a childhood hobby modified to meet his needs. He finds photograph, Gareth begins with how that the most dynamic and versatile his little people would behave in a’involving wooden ship models and daunting full-size world.model planes has evolved into an adulthobby requiring meticulous atten-tion to details and the knowledge ofphotography. Now Gareth builds andpaints 1:35-scale military figures and D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 45

FEATURE “I might look at an object and There’s an old lady size items from the pop culture of acontemplate how they might interact with a cane whose face particular era—comic books, maga-with it, or how they would operate as expresses shock, and an zines, a radio, and other personal itemsa team to get something to function. I old man dressed in a suit that would have accompanied full-sizegenerally divide my figures into three who is smoking a cigarette. There are soldiers into the field at the time.categories: workers, those interfacing also a few officers overseeing the workwith various props; those in combat that must get done. The most impor- “If you think about soldiers driv-poses, who may also double as work- tant part of the process is determining ing an armored personnel carrier ontoers; and those I treat as observers. which figures belong in each situa- the battlefield that they essentially live in for a month or more, the items tion.” they bring with them for their own Throw in a few pris- downtime become an important thing to consider,” Gareth explains. “It’s oners, a pair of nude the military equivalent of a dollhouse ladies, some scuba div- on wheels.” Staging miniature and ers, a tank, or person- full-size together creates a surreal nel carrier and Gareth Wonderland-like landscape of large has the makings for and small. a variety of quirky dioramas that chal- Gareth also enjoys taking a series lenge his imagination. of stop motion-like photos in which a Recently he has begun staging his figures and vehicles alongside full-46 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

FEATURE‘The thing I love most about using process is demonstrated, step by step. images as a medium for expressing Such as soldiers building, flying, and humor is that a common language is crashing a paper airplane or folding an’not required to understand the joke. origami crane. He’s inspired by recent news events as well, finding just the right story to spark another quirky vignette. Feedback via social media has been wonderfully positive, particularly from folks sharing photos they’ve taken in very much the same vein, inspir- ing Gareth with new ideas, and who in turn spotlights their work on his Facebook page. Gareth best sums up his hobby by saying, “The thing I love most about using images as a medium for express- ing humor is that a common language is not required to understand the joke. Ideally I would like every image to tell its own story.” To see more of Gareth’s photos visit https://www.facebook.com/littlearmy- men/ DHM D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 47

FEATUREwEmhitbera&cibnlguer!ed,Miniaturist Lena Jangren creates a vignettethat celebrates a coastal Americana style thatis perfect to share for Independence Day. By Deb WeisslerOur nation is celebrating a season, we are all patriotic Americans TOP: This 1:12 scale room box spills over birthday, and what better time and this 4th gives us the opportunity with stars and stripes. BELOW: Lena was of year than the 4th of July to to show our pride. inspired by a interior and fashion design firm break out all things red, white, that was founded in Sweden and is inspiredand blue? Despite the fears terrorism Ironically, this July 4th’s feature by the American East Coast. She has done ahas fraught and a contentious political comes all the way from Sweden, superb job in filling the shelves with magic. where one miniaturist was inspired48 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S

FEATUREby a Swedish-born international colors in their flags. LEFT: Anything you need to furnishcompany, who has taken our na- Lena was introduced to the Lexing- your dollhouse with an Americanation’s most famous color palette theme can be found in this mini shop.trio to new heights in their ton line by an interior design shop inLexington collection. her hometown and she had pondered Lena white washed with paint. doing a Lexington-inspired vignette All of the soft-scapes—bed- Take a look around this year for some time. She loves the combi-and you’ll discover that the soft nation of red, white, and blue, along ding, cushions, pillows, linen,pastels so wildly popular two with the introduction of stars of shells towels, and bolts of fabric--years ago, although still much so ubiquitous in summer along our were hand-sewn using a colorfulloved, have been relegated to the shores. Her patriotic cottage shop vi- combination of stripes, checks,back shelves. Instead, bright pri- gnette is filled to the brim with items gingham, and the Lexingtonmary colors greet us from store long associated with summers spent Company-inspired stars anddisplays, décor catalogs, to inte- stripes and nautical themes,rior design magazines. Bold red, at the shore. It’s coastal right down to the tiny printedwhite, and blue, along with pops cottage décor at its very labels.of black and summer’s habitual best.coastal colors aqua and gray, are Lena printed many of the fab-all the rage. Miniaturist Lena With the exception rics and signs. “I printed fabricsJangren has adored this coastal of some ceramic mugs, like the flags and cushions. IAmericana theme for years and a pair of wellingtons, a also printed the carpet. I printeddecided to create a vignette that few lighthouses gleaned the various signs and gluedcelebrates the 4th in big style! from some inexpensive them onto balsa wood.” The key holders, the table, wicker baskets and lampshades Lena really likes the “Lexing- armchair, and the easy are her personal creations, andton” line from the Lexington stick flooring, everything the white display shelf on theCompany, a full size interior and else has been handmade wall was made from craft sticks.fashion design firm founded in Swe- by Lena. The base of Lena is constantly thinking up newden with stores now located all over the room box began life themes for her many miniature vi-the world. Their style is inspired by as a wine crate; it’s now gnettes. She began her hobby a decadethe iconic looks of the American East the perfect platform for ago after buying a dollhouse at a fleaCoast with its long standing traditions a beachy getaway. Theof fine craftsmanship, patriotic colors, walls of the crate were ‘She began herand beachy themes that are so popular dressed with craft sticks hobby a decadefrom Maine to Florida. Although we ago after buying atend to think of red, white, and blue dollhouse at a fleaas uniquely ours, the colors themselves market she rehabbedhave deep meanings and almost two ’inside and out.dozen nations make use of these three market she rehabbed inside and out. Since then she has gone on to cre- ate over two dozen dollhouses, room boxes, and mini vignettes. She’s parted with a few but most vie for space in her studio. Twice a year she and her husband travel to miniature shows in Stockholm where she meets other like-minded folk and picks of the occasional bought pieces for her many future projects. In the mean time she will enjoy her latest red, white, and blue creation, keeping this bit of Americana close by to enjoy. DHM D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S 49

bigBUZZ n DHM’s Big Buzz section is the place to check out contests, products, news, and views. Are you celebrating a milestone? Do you have a great product or kit to share? Do you know of a great website? Use these pages to spread the big buzz to other miniaturists like you! Please submit items of interest to: DHM, Big Buzz, 68132 250th Avenue, Kasson, MN 55944. Or email auralea@ashdown.co.uk.In a nutshell writing contest Congratulations to one of our contributors!Why not be the next miniaturist that’sfeatured in our “In a Nutshell” section? We are very excited to announce that Fanni Sándor hasDo you have a finished project with achieved her deepest dream and has been awarded thea fun story? If so, take a chance and IGMA Fellow status. We send her our congratulationsshare with us! and as you can see by these two pieces We love seeing the variety of she deserves theprojects our readers create, so why recognition!don’t you tell us about your favoritecreation? Please keep your stories 1:12 scale mice inaround 750 words, accompanied bread andby pictures of you and your special a Blue Jay withproject. Send to “In a Nutshell Writing hungry babies.Contest,” Dollhouse Miniatures, 68132250th Avenue, Kasson, MN 55944. You Lamp giveaway winnermay also send your entries via e-mailto auralea@ashdown.co.uk. Please be In our last issue of DHM, we donated a Reutter Porzellan period Tiffany style lampsure to include your name, address, to giveaway. We have randomly selected Janis Storry of Tyngsborough, MA to be ourphone number, and email address. winner for this Tiffany style lamp giveaway contest! Congratulations Janis!Bread mold giveaway Couch kit giveaway Scenery trees giveaway winner winnerPei Li is donating this 1:12-scalebread mold to giveaway! In our last issue of DHM, In our last issue of DHM, weSend your entry to Bread mold Kris Compas donated a 1:12 donated JTT Scenery Productsgiveaway DHM52, 68132 250th couch kit to giveaway. Premium Autumn Maple TreesAve., Kasson, MN 55944. You for Z through O scales tomay also send your entries via We have randomly selected giveaway.email to auralea@ashdown.co.uk. Sharon Geisen of Bemidji,Please be sure to include your name and address. MN to be our winner for this Here are our winners:The deadline for this contest is Monday July 18, 2016. couch kit giveaway contest! Rosemarie Grant, Ruth Terry,See more of Pei Li’s work at www.peiliminiatures.com Congratulations Sharon! Mary Podeszwa, Joyce Puma, Leigh Oakley, and Kathleen Sanns. Congratulations!The great little nut hunt write and let us know of his location, along or email auralea@ashdown.co.uk. The with sending in your name, address, email deadline for finding Snickers is MondaySnickers was found on page 56 of address, and phone number to “Little Nut July 18, 2016. Good luck!DHM issue 51 (May/June 2016), by Hunt – Issue 52,” Dollhouse Miniatures,Jo Bevilacqua’s bridal shop. 68132 250th Avenue, Kasson, MN 55944 This month, our random winner wasMargaret Love, who correctly foundSnickers. As a thank you for the correctanswer, we are sending a Project DVDthat will hopefully help her find inspira-tion for any upcoming projects. Wehope you enjoy this mini gift! But oh no! Snickers can’t sit still for long,and in this issue he’s run off to find anoth-er new hiding place for his special acorn! If you happen to find him please50 D O L L H O U S E M I N I A T U R E S