DHW 263

CUTOUTS TOFREE MAKE BOOKSdollshouseAUGUST2014 £3.95WORLDUK’S No1 MINIATURES MAGAZINE www.dollshouse.tv www.dollshouseworld.com FULL OF EXCITING PROJECTS & IDEASKITCHENPUTTINGTPOOASCTUCTAORcCUoDreTmSaftourrtes MINI BOOK GUIDETOGETHER Roomboxes that will inspire you to createDOLLS SMALLER SCALESto delight DON’T MISS OUR SPECIAL SMALL SCALE GUIDE ISSUE 25673 08 9 770961 092055

dollshouse contentsWORLDTHE UK’S TOP-SELLING MINIATURES MAGAZINEIssue 263 - August 2014The small print 4 Stress in the atticEditor: Richard Jennings Sandra Harding adds another wing andEmail: [email protected] attic rooms to her Big HouseAssistant editor: Jill Mundy 9 Meet the makerEmail: [email protected] How a mould maker brought his full-sizeFeature writer: Sandra Harding skills to bear with mini clocksAdvertisement sales: 12 Once upon a timeMaria Fitzgerald - 01903 884988 Enter a fantasy world of fairies, mermaids, andEmail: [email protected] other fantastical creatures 16 The dog days of summerSubscriptions: Make a dog basket to keep your petEmail: [email protected] comfortable in your house 22 A double firstDesign: Wendy Crosthwaite Wendy Parkinson takes a big step into the mini world with her range of soft furnishingsContributors: 24 Make a bookMarianne Colijn, Sue Kirkham, Ronnie Godfrey, Make a Your Dolly book with Cutouts -Mari Meredith, Martha Puff, Deb Weissler, the perfect addition to any sceneAlison White, Beryl Hales, Jan Clarke 25 Tribute to Anne Bonny Karen Lynn Geisler remembers thosePublished by ashdown.co.uk female pirates that sailed the seas 26 How Helen built a country estateISSN 0961 - 0928 Extract from Helen Holland’s book detailing howDistributed to the newstrade by Comag. she built a country estate for a miniature display 30 Go back to writing lettersTo reach us: Make a desk that’s perfect for displayingCall us on +44 (0) 1903 884988 all those letters and pensOr write to: The Editor, Dolls House World,Unit 5E, Park Farm, Chichester Road,Arundel, West Sussex BN18 0AGEmail: [email protected]: 01903 885514Internet address:www.dollshouseworld.comUS office: Ashdown Inc., 68132 250th Avenue,Kasson, MN 55944, USA. Tel: 507 634 3143Email: [email protected] rates:1 year (12 issues) UK £49; ROW £81; US $110iMAG £43. Add the iMag Digital Library to yoursubscription for only an extra £31.99 per year.TV £34.99. Add a year’s subscription to theonline Dollshouse.TV channel for only £29.99extra per year.Postmaster: Send address corrections to Ashdown Inc,68132 250th Avenue, Kasson, MN 55944, USA.Canada Post International Publications Mail -Sales Agreement No. 546038.All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part withoutthe written permission of the publisher is prohibited. Alleditorial contributions in the form of articles, letters and pho-tographs (b/w or colour print or transparencies) arewelcomed by Dolls House World but cannot be returnedunless accompanied by a stamped addressed envelope.In any event the publisher can accept no responsibility forloss or damage to contributions. Material is accepted solelyon the basis that the author accepts the assessment of thePublisher as to its commercial value.All material submitted to the magazine for publication inwhatever form is accepted solely on the basis that copyrightin the work will be vested in the publisher who assumes allrights worldwide, in all forms and in all media.© copyright ashdown.co.uk

34 Celebrate the joy of six editor’s Kensington Dollshouse Festival was in celebration mood welcome with six of the original exhibitors at the anniversary event WHENEVER I make books, I tend to stick to the tried and38 Miniature bookmakers trusted method of wrapping paper around blocks of wood. I Special feature on the makers of might add a title on the spine in gold pen if I’m feeling marvellous mini books particularly adventurous.42 Miniature showcase So you can understand why I’m in awe of anyone who can Take a peak a the incredible work of talented create wonderful, detailed books with mini pages that are makers creating in tiny scales gorgeous in every detail.44 Creating a mini book We take a look at the work of some of these talented artists This children’s book from the late 1800s this issue, and our project team have come up with some great will make a great addition any home ideas for you to try your hand at book-making, complete with Cutouts to use.52One box in the name of love View the roomboxes Sally Lohman designed Books are such a great addition to any room or scene – for several colleagues upon her retirement either on shelves, or left casually open on a chair or table. They can add a sense of period and character, so do give the55A shelf for mini books projects a try. I might even give up on the block of wood After making all the books in this issue you’ll approach myself – well, we all need to turn over a new leaf need a lot of shelves to put them on sometimes.56 Designs with mini attitude Hope you enjoy the issue. We think it’s full of fascinating Special profile of Bespaq, the company that features and some inspiring stories from our miniature world. designs and produces beautiful furniture kits Richard Jennings - Editor. [email protected] Wander through the inquisition Colette Cameron leads us on a room-by-room tour of 75 Cut outs The Inquisition. Just don’t get caught in the basement 82 Fair dates70 Your own houseplant Grace Shaw shares a plant for your house, but it would also be right at home in the greenhouse72 Bread and other treats Our final article in the sandwich board series shares how to create multiple styles of bread House Hunt FIND THE little house hidden somewhere in this issue. Last issue it was on page: 29.

OPEN HOUSEStress inthe atticSandra Harding adds another wing and attic roomsto her Big House in Part Three of the feature detailinghow her simple house has grown over time By Sandra HardingIhope you will have read in Parts tinkering with it, or adding new things, One and Two how this project came and generally ‘playing’ with it. It just about, and its development from a means that I now feel able to move on basic six-room house to a home with with the next project which is alreadyone wing and basement. started: a Tudor merchant’s house (but that’s another story for later). In this part, another wing, addi-tional basement room and attic rooms With The Big House, the time finallyare added – and we complete the journey arrived when my long-suffering husbandfrom the original six rooms to a grander and I had the time, the energy and thehouse with 23 rooms. motivation to build the new wing, and completely change the roof lines, adding This does not mean that I will stop4 august 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

rooms and decoration. Luckily, along it was all assembled (I have made thatthe way, we (or rather my husband) had sound easy, and it wasn’t). We lost tracklearned about electrics, woodwork and of the amount of times the roof was offhow to do as he was told. It was now all and on.down to me, as I dared not get this stagewrong. Luckily, we were in accord and The roof slating was interesting as itthe work moved on steadily. was made from dark blue card, which I set about with several grey, green and Firstly, the carcasses were built, with black pastels. I used my hand to cre-mock-ups being an essential part of the ate the colour I wanted, brushed off theprocess. My husband finds it hard to see excess (outside on a non-windy day )into my mind, and even I am not always and then cut the slates and randomlysure of what is actually going on in there. mixed them up. We were pleased withOnce we both knew where we were going the result. D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D august 2014 5

OPEN HOUSE I knew that I wanted the lighting to be another, and lastly, I wanted to be able to and I had a couple of stressful momentsoperated in a way that I could have the put all of the above on at the same time. before I actually started. The basic col-‘outside sunlight’ LEDs coming on in It worked, and I now have three switches our was cream, and very soon I had mythe attic room, along with those above the for the entire 164 wires and 93 bulbs. watercolours out, and mixed all sortsalcoves and in the garden room, using of shades, which I then splattered andone switch. I wanted all the fires, candles The artist’s studio is the largest room spread about where I thought a real art-and table lamps to be lit with a separate in the attic, which was presented to me in ist might splatter. I also set about it withswitch, all the overhead lights to be on a pristine and clean way. This was to be an almost dry brush, creating an old and my first attempt at making things dirty, neglected look on the walls, ceiling and floors. The mat is tapestry-type fabric turned upside down and splattered in the same way. The main feature is the naked lady ornament I bought ages ago, and I wanted her lounging whilst her picture was being painted. I covered her up dis- creetly and added a lot of red hair. The artist is the middle son of the family, and is allowed to bring his models upstairs through a secret door and staircase. He has popped out at the moment as he does not like his photograph being taken. The doors I made using shaped pieces of wood, with struts glued on them,. The chaise I made out of fake leather, although you can’t see much of it. The easel I made from wood odd- ments, including coffee stirrers. The paint brushes are crushed cocktail sticks dipped in paint, and the various clothes and oddments I also made from anything in stock. The realistic bench filled with paints, dripping taps and dirty sink was from the very talented Kastle Kelm. I simply could not resist it. The two smaller servants’ rooms are very similar, with some dirt, dust and6 august 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

cobwebs in places where there would to put in the chapel as I did not want to the grand fireplace was given to me byhave been some wear. The beds (with hide the overall effect. friend Pat.quilts made by friend Ellen) I madefrom bits, and the chairs and small wash We ended up with pews on each side, The room below is my lady’s sittingtables were from old stock. The carpet beautifully made by the house carpenter room, where she entertains her friendsbags were some I made for DollsHouse (my husband). The kneelers are from to tea, and sews when she has time. TheTV (www.dollshouse.tv), and the dresses Dean Designs, the altar, lectern and suite is from Bespaq, bought from Thewere made from odd bits of fabric. I flower arrangements are by me, the cur- Little Chapel at Whitchurch, and I justmade them flat as I wanted them to hang tains were specially made for me by SAR wanted it. I think it probably looks a littleagainst the doors and not be sticking Miniatures, as are those in the salon, and Georgian in style, but decided that it wasout as they often do. Notice that in the the painting on the wall is by Angela of inherited from her parents. The colourmiddle room there is a view of stairs and Art in Miniature. The cross on the altar dictated the colour scheme in the roomlanding through the open door. I have was a car boot find and the chalices and and I have tried to keep it rather simpledone this in many other rooms through- candlestick on the altar are from my sil- and pretty. The silver tea set is fromout the house to add interest. ver charm bracelet. Simply Silver and the ornaments are from various places, including Veronique At each end of the attic are small store The statue in the corner was a pur- Cornish, the violets are by Life of Rileyrooms, each with candlelight, as I did not chase from Florence, and sets it off. I and the embroidery frame is from Timewant to waste any available space. did have a christening font but it made it In Miniature, with embroidery by Ellen. look too cluttered, and by now I had run Incidentally, I have tried putting my lady At the top of the new wing extension is out of room anyway. in the room and she spoils it (do youa chapel, which I have wanted to do since know what I mean?) – so I leave it unoc-I did an article on David and Judith The room below is the master’s bed- cupied.Richmond’s chapel (see issue 236, May room. The bed and brown furniture were2012). I had limited space and wanted all purchased and I added all the gold In the basement we have one addi-lights (LEDs) shining through the trimmings and paint finishes. The cush- tional room, and that is the strong room.stained glass window in the back, and ions are by Ellen, and the curtains by me. Mind you, it is also where the servantsa corridor along the back with opening The chair was from stock and the orna- have their rare rest moments and eatdoor. I had a problem with how much ments include bronzes by Neil Carter their meals, and they are so busy that no and Art Forge plus some from stock, and D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D august 2014 7

are from Jennifer’s of Walsall. I have now reached a point that I doubted I would ever reach. I can hon- estly say that my Big House is finally finished. Well – apart from a servant’s rota on the wall and a large working clock for the servant’s rest room, and a bigger dresser… and so it goes on, and on and on. In Part Four I will show you details of how the original six room “Yellow” house now looks, with its final changes and decorations, together with photographs of the finished house in its entirety. DHWone seems to notice the treasures inside kennel, and the lady of the housethe strong room. My husband made the feeds them bits of crumpet or bis-strong room exactly as I wanted, with cuit from her plate. The room hasshelves on the sides and the back wall, two sets of double doors, views towith its own lighting from above. It has the gardens, with more flowersgiven me a place to put the silver charms by Ellen, sunlight LEDs outsidefrom my 1960’s bracelet, pretty silver (from No1 Elite Designs), and thebeads, crowns from Buckingham Palace realistic flooring and brick wallsgift shop, small enamel boxes bought ata car boot, and many other small itemsfrom various places. The view through tothe hallway, where the dog is sitting, is aphotograph from Tyntesfield in Somerset,taken just for this purpose. The manabout to have his lunch taken by a dog isone of the gardeners and, as he is sittingin the dog’s favourite chair, I think hislunch will soon be no more. You will notice how many changeshave been made over time to all of therooms, including the garden room, whichwas the old coach house. It is now a fullyfunctional room for the lady of the houseto ‘tinker, which is all she is allowed todo in the garden (otherwise the gardenersulks). Notice the gardening gloves, thetrays of seedlings and other accessorieswhich are from Life of Riley. The bench was built by handyman ofthe house (my husband), the hyacinthin a vase is by Nikki Nakki Noo, otherflowers are by Ellen Lemon and me andthe books are by Ellie de Lacy. The dogslove this room as it is warmer than their8 august 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

MEET THE MAKERMalcolm decided time wasright for mini clocksHow a mould maker brought his full-sizeskills to bear in the twelfth scale world By Sandra HardingI t all began when redundancy, he decided this he should develop his range, place for a clock after all. Malcolm Hall took his was the opportunity he had and he spent the next few He began making his own- two young daughters for been waiting for and, using months making a wider vari- design moulds from silicone, a day out to Miniatura, a his existing skills, he began ety of clocks from all eras. In made the models, and thenvisit which eventually led to a experimenting with making the meantime his wife, Jenny, painstakingly fine-tuned thefull-time business. clocks in miniature and found developed their website and colours to create the lovely yet another talent. By now contact details. resin fireplaces we have today. Malcolm had always had he was also working at homea fascination for, and love of, making full-sized moulds, and In 2011, Malcolm decided Each one is an individualclocks (full size that is) and he continued with this whilst that he would like to have a piece, and he now createsloved tinkering and repair- making enough mini clocks to proper way of showing off his both twelfth and 1/24th scaleing them. At Miniatura, he sell at a doll’s house show in lovely clocks, and decided that clocks and fireplaces, and hiswas enthralled to see several Essex. This was a success and he would add fireplaces to his next creation is to be an Arttwelfth scale clocks amongst he recalls that the very first range – the perfect display Nouveau carriage clock. Thisthe many wonders on display clock he sold was a Georgian is all done in the comfort ofthat day and the germ of an Lancet Bracket clock. his home workshop, which heidea began to form. This idea built in the garden, designedstayed with him for several However, with only a for his specific needs. He tellsyears whilst he continued to few days’ notice, the next me he can watch the parrotswork as an industrial engraver show he did was the London and the chickens in the aviaryand mould maker. Dollshouse Festival at from his workbench, and I Kensington. This was an can imagine it could be very In 2003, after taking even greater success, and he distracting if he let it. sold everything he had taken. This made him realise that I first saw his stand a couple of years ago and was impressed with the variety on offer and the way the fine detail added to the look of a room. Malcolm now does about 10-15 shows a year, and you can see his lovely working clocks and colourful fireplaces at Miniatura, Kensington, Leeds and Stafford. DHW D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D AUGUST 2014 9

10 august 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D august 2014 11

meet the maker Once upon a time Enter a fantasy world of fairies, mermaids, and other fantastical creatures with these fabulous figures by LoreleiBlu By Lorrie Andersen PHOTOGRAPHY BY LORRIE ANDERSENO nce upon a time, in a land far These were my treasures, some of which above left: The Time Bandit’s clothing away, lived a little girl who I still have today. holds clocks and gears as a motif. had a little mummy. My 4’ below left: Pinkie the fairy goes 10” mother would tell me tales Back then, doll’s houses were tin and through her trunk.of little people and fairies and read me dolls and their furniture were plastic. I below: Perfect Butterfly sparkles andthe stories of The Borrowers. My dear longed for soft real furnishings, pots, shines with colour.little mummy gifted me with a love of pans, food, anything a fairy or smallminiatures. When we went shopping, person would need. But, most of all, Imy “good girl” treat would be a book or wanted a doll that moved—not stiff armssome kind of mini item. I would stand or legs that just stood or sat. I started toat the shop counter and make my choice make my own miniature furnishings atof a little doll or some kind of miniature. six years of age, as well as dolls created from pipe cleaners, a wooden bead for12 august 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

meet the makera head, and clothes and hair made fromcrepe paper. I’ve always created art in one way oranother. I perfected oil and acrylic paint-ing. I had my first one-woman galleryshow at the age of 20. I progressed tophotorealistic drawings of soft Victorianwomen and children. I showed and soldthese until 2002. In 2001 I was turning 51 and all Iwanted was a doll’s house! My husband,Michael, presented me with The Lily. Icouldn’t wait to build it and start decorat-ing it. But, most importantly, I wanted tomake the family who lived there. I searched for mediums to use anddiscovered polymer clay. I learned thebasics and just went for it, with a lot oftrial and error. I found that by design-ing my own hand-created wire armatureabove: Bernice in her room.right: Trixabelle the Borrower, with acollection of her many “borrowed” items.below: Mermaids in an underwaterdream. and softly padding it, it gave my dolls a shape that was very easily manipulated. I learned to wig my dolls with Tibetan lamb and also viscose. The hairdos, as well as clothing and accessories, are very important to the overall look of my dolls. Because of my passion for costuming, dolls, and beauti- ful fabrics, I have found an outlet that enriches my dolls and allows my creative spirit to soar. D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D august 2014 13

above: English bad boy, ready to rock. France for my dolls, as I feel it givesright: The doll Lorrie created based on them that “extra something special” toher mum, now placed in the Garfield house. create their story. It is not unusual forbelow right: “Memories of You,” a room my dolls to have a piece of lace, ribbon,box created while listening to that song. or fabric that once adorned a Victorian lady’s blouse or gown. I also use pieces The last two years of my mother’s life, of antique jewellery and findings for myshe and I would sit together for hours in creations. Each of my dolls are createdmy studio, talking and sharing while I with a heart and soul that seem to speakdeveloped my creation of miniature dolls. to the collector’s fantasies and desires.Once again, my mum and I were talk-ing about the little people and re-telling I find inspiration in most thingsthe stories of fairies and The Borrowers. around me. I created a room box byI made fairies, dolls, and miniatures for just listening to an old song from themum. When she left us, she was still with 1940s, Memories of You. My studiome in my doll’s house and my dolls. Imade a doll that looks like mum and shelives in my Garfield house. Making dolls and miniatures hashelped me to heal after the loss of mybeloved mother. I still feel her by myside, watching, encouraging, and whis-pering her stories of “Once Upon ATime.” I spend most days creating dolls. Icreate 15” posable dolls as well as myminiature dolls. Both sizes of dolls posedelightful challenges that I meet head-on with joy in my desire to create theunique. I collect antique fabrics and lacefrom every part of England, US and14 august 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

meet the maker left: The witch in her spellbinding room. right: A loving gesture between two Blu Moon Fairies.is a loft area with 16 feet of work top,bookshelves, and storage drawers to holdeverything I need to create my dolls andother miniatures. Music is important inmy artistic process. I may have 1940’sstandards on one day, then the next daymaybe classical, or hauntingly beautifulCeltic, or maybe 1950’s Doo Wop. I havea very eclectic taste in music. It all lendsto the spirit of the doll I’m creating aswell as the mood. Each new doll is an opportunity forme to improve their ability to moveand pose. It is so important to be ableto “play” with the doll and create theirstories by moving them. Also, creatingcharacters that people can relate to inwhatever fantasy they dream of is veryimportant. I strive to make my dollsunique and out of the ordinary. Each dollhas a tiny rose quartz embedded wheretheir heart would be. I create in all facets of miniature mak-ing from houses (I’ve built 10) to fur-niture, bedding, drapery, lighting, food,flowers, dishes, pots and pans, kitchenutensils, cutlery, knick knacks, paintings,books, lamps, stained glass windows,clocks….The list goes on and on. I’mcurrently selling my large and miniaturedolls, along with a limited collection ofother miniature items, as LoreleiBlu andon Etsy. When you are looking for Lorrie orLoreleiBlu, you can find her west of theblue moon creating dolls and miniaturesand living happily ever after. DHW D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D august 2014 15

projectthe dog daysOF SUMMERHere is a tail-waggin’ little project that is sure to giveyour miniature Man’s Best Friend a comfy, cosy spotto laze around and dream of cooler days ahead By Jennifer SchwabeT his traditional pet bed will look YOU’LLneed right at home in your doll’s house, whether it’s in your kitchen, tucked in next to the warm fireplacehearth, or even resting in a shady place onyour front porch.Making the frame Creating the thresholdStep 1. With your pencil, mark the card-board tube 5/8” from the tube’s end. Step 4. With your pencil, mark the side of ■ Cardboard tube from paper the oval ring at 3/8” from the cut edge. towels or wrapping paper Step 5. Turn the tube horizontal. Using the mark as the centre, mark a 1” wide line. ■ Non-corrugated cardboard approximately 3” x 3”Step 2. As evenly as you can, cut your Paper product tubes are a fairly stan-cardboard tube into a ring 5/8” deep. It’s all dard 1 11⁄16” diameter. If you need ■ Scrap fabric, about 2” x 6”right if it squashes a bit into an oval; just try your dog bed to fit a larger Fido, gift ■ Natural or cream polar fleeceto avoid hard-creasing the ring. wrap paper tubes come in a variety ofStep 3. Go back and trim up any uneven diameters. approximately 1” x 6”spots. ■ Craft glue ■ All-purpose glue ■ Scissors ■ Fabric scissors ■ Pencil16 august 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

project Cutting the bottom Step 9. Trace your cardboard oval ring edges of the cardboard by approximately onto the flat card with your pencil. It is 1/4”-1/2”, and meets nicely at the back fine to cut a bit large, as you can trim the seam. If you are using a plaid or another excess later. pattern, check to make sure you like where it falls on the bed.Step 6. Still using the 3/8” mark as thecentre, mark along the cut edge at 0” and1 1/2” so that you have a 1 1/2”-wide mark. Step 10. Cut out the oval, then run a line of all-purpose glue along the marked edge of the oval and set your cardboard ring into the glue. You can budge it around a bit to correct the shape if need be. Allow to dry.Step 7. Connect the ends of your 1” mark Step 13. Spread a thin coat of craft glueto the edges of the 1 1/2” mark with an arc. on the entire outside surface of the bed. Beginning at the centre back of the bed, gently press the fabric into place, making sure the pattern and overlapping areas fall where they need to.Step 8. With your scissors, trim away this Step 11. Trim any excess cardboardarea for Fido to step through, rounding the around the base of the oval ring.corners evenly on both sides. Exterior fabric Step 12. Dry-fit your selected fabric onto the outside of the doggie bed. You want to make sure it goes all the way around the oval, overlaps the top and bottom raw D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D august 2014 17

projectStep 14. You can trim and glue the back Step 18. As you did on the bottom, clipseam flush or overlapped as you prefer and the overhanging fabric of the top at approxi-according to the fabric you have chosen. If mately 1/4” intervals, keeping the cuts per-necessary, use a thin line of all-purpose glue pendicular as you clip the threshold.on the seam edge to stop any fraying.Finishing the bottom outside Step 23. Unroll, gently pressing the fleece into the glue.Step 15. Clip the bottom overlapping fab- Step 19. Run a bead of glue along theric at approximately 1/4” intervals. inside top edge of the dog bed and gently press the fabric over the edge and into the glue, easing it around the curves of the threshold. Sherpa lining Step 24. Butt the seam neatly at the inside centre front, trimming if necessary.Step 16. Run a bead of craft glue aroundthe oval on the bottom. Step 20. Dry fit a strip of polar fleece to the inside of the bed.Step 17. Gently press the clipped fabric Step 25. Trim any excess fleece along thedown onto the glue, following the oval. top edge of the bed.Finishing the top outside edge Sherpa pad Step 21. Run a bead of craft glue along the interior of the dog bed near the bottom and at the top edge. Step 22. Roll the fleece up into a coil and place that at the inside centre front, mak- ing sure the coiled edge is snug against the bottom.18 august 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

project Step 28. Run a bead of craft glue around Braided and knotted embroi- the outside bottom of the bed. derer’s floss allows a more Step 29. Place the glued bed onto a piece colourful tug toy in a full range of the outside fabric large enough to cover of colours. A 5mm pompom in light green the bottom. or yellow makes a great tennis ball— just Step 30. Neatly trim the excess fabric. If paint the “seams” with a touch of white necessary, run a thin bead of all-purpose acrylic paint. glue along the raw edge and smooth with fingertip to prevent fraying. You can see examples of these toys in the photo below to help get you started. Bow-WOW! Now that you have the tech- nique down, you are all set to make dog Now you can enjoy the Dog Days of beds in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. Summer all year round with your little doggy You can play with the height of the sides pal. Enjoy! DHW or the width of the oval for lots of differentStep 26. Cut an oval of fleece to fit gener- looks.ously inside the bed. While the rustic look of plaidStep 27. Tuck the edges under the fleece suits Fido perfectly, Fifi mightlining and you will get a slightly rumpled prefer a more posh pet bet. Trylook, as if Fido just stepped out (above). using necktie silk trimmed with some gimp or cording. Ooh-Finishing the bed bottom la-la! Don’t forget to add a few toys to tire your pooch out. Simply knot up some heavy crochet cotton and fray the ends for a rope tug toy. D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D august 2014 19

Lorraine Miniatures (The Dolls House Store) Beautiful Handcrafted Miniatures & Craft Materials for Miniaturists. Many pieces are exclusive and one of a kind. Only the best quality items are offered, at affordable prices. Specific commissions undertaken if you want something made to your individual needs. www.lorraineminiatures.com Beautiful Range of Craft Kits for Dolls House Enthusiasts. Seaside Miniatures. Craft Packs are DIY project kits that enable you to make Specialists in 1/12th, 1/24th and 1/48th handmade doll house miniatures, celebration cake toppers, Scale Beach Huts, Lighthouses, room boxes, miniature framed scenes etc. Caravans and Seaside Accessories. Each pack is beautifully presented, with full, easy to follow instructions and all of the materials that you need for each project. Mail order and selected fairs only. 14 River Gardens Milford on Sea Hampshire SO41 0QA www.thecraftpackcompany.co.uk 01590 643546 07970 484579 www.seasideminiatures.co.uk PMJ MiniaturesTHEDOLLSHOUSE roByritaish ls PMJ MiniaturesTHEDOLFLoSrHaOUllSEyour small needs Visit one of the LARGEST ranges of dolls house items in East Anglia. WVeisairte o10n0e%oDf OtLhLeS HLAOURSGE,EwSiTthrTaHnOgUeSAsNoDfSdoof allcscehssoourisees, iatems HUGinE REAaNsGtEAonf gholiuas.FeosW,rpaellulsayrwoeuoor1ds0,me0al%elcltnriDecesO,dfLsaLbSricHs,ObrUaiSdsE&, wyairtnhs. PMJ MiniaturesTHE DOLLS HOUSEHWRVHaeiUsenidiGgtaiEeorOsenRtiten1A,c0RNoTlRHWu0efGdaueH%taEetnhit:rdeoeOgwDBirfeLaOTPOihUcsrAoLbHoktpRrLritucSnaEG,SeMlssclEARueDaHMliSisunenOOosN,Tdi,ulaUpdLDretltiDSwaLtnue:uEengeSsrB,S-srgeoDw,weaHPsaTsoori,wooOhtbooheHrddrUDffcaWT,eede,SsHesaaoolilEaOgnerleMcltinhscUnhlsaoctShe,,mrl&iAeodTDccuaNCissnesHost,DmgeelsfrloSeaa-siiocmbDt,otcperifraorTeimsocnawi,hds,sc,eu,eJcSicDabnestftWrrcsseae,Ea,skesioaoDbstdiassgnriosjtiroAnhen&AnhHissas,cen,,ymagaaUasTdlnri,,aCanGds.sobm.mElleraacaRntpiiyorAdonmFdsN,iuonScGr&dtetrs!eEu,eysDtoasoijnforAnnhLh,eysnao.dnu,Rsoeads,MJ MiniaturesLOALRLGSEHSOTUrSaEn,gwesitWohfaTrdwHoFiOclloksUrMShSRAioanTutNailaarsDltneeusSyrgiemetooseetf,musaHasrsceAcapiisnernHWVthrsmhEiUcsoseea&oliGadsturaaHtiEleoruddolAesnRmcn,e,ne1Aegat:e,0HNsloiJ0ae,fGBae.%cdtEDakihJdssoearoDiinbjfcLOoshOaAkaLnoRrnsLtu,daGSots,m’EWensHSasRsOn,TaMyeUprraml(fFLnSuoawuoBeineoEnnlt1usialrsdo,digt9eruwcwl8!ewuerWd)ekssotrmiihiastJoonoetbuhnMPdaesBfgstLcT,oaidngihyosmHennnorfFy-,lfbsnOcleiloetafsRchUeTormetortrShlhrauatAiAodhaoce4rieuNs7nrles,DelW,esfS!ay,iDbotooAf(nLeoHrBefeenvimul1cialiaeeshoas9rsrcutw,a-a8ciriWDsboner)emtnrstmihaaEasJhseMtibauwodaCsesBruss&titcloaiesg&DlhAomeslnHnlf,nue-yefbsgamaoesetclfrhiorimtaengeri.sodn.etAhnss4,e,,7 houses, plus wood, electrics, fabrics, bRranidgse&s iynacrlundse. : Barbras MoldiAnvgiast,ioTnhMeuWseounmham Collection, Streets Ahead,iaturesour small needsTHE DOLLS HOUSEarbras Moldings, The Wonham Collection, StHreeeidtsi AOhtet,adR,eutter Porcelain, &DWTceHeoeTniows-tHmbDnrLeeEyaecnBw,Dhn1JODa9Rc8oeLkasLsdiSgonnHss,AOKLaiTy4nUnTnga7nodsSsmmEaanpTWyrooimw(FLdsBeiubnonL1icrsedy9etucsn8B!ur,h)ens1DaJo9Ritujno8osBntLaa,yomdnffbnetRhreoAKLaiAy4ndTn4g7no7s Porcelain, Dee-Daw Designs, Tasma producWts,aDrwijoicnk, Miniatures, Hearthes, Hearth & Home, Jacksons and many more!ems in East Anglia.PMJ Miniaturesfaccessories,aBaby George Specialrics, braids & yarns. Find us on Lynn Road (B198) at Bamber Leisure Just off the A47 B1101 cennterear Wisbech - near Wisbech - AfovllioatwiotnheMusisgenuBsm1fo1r01the follow the signs for the For all yoAu47r smWaelalrenheeereds Aviation Museumion, Streets Ahead,Openproducts, Dijon, Also onSouvenir Editiony more! s7HWVitieUFsed:iGitaanTEorhydeJnResue1ACu0Nsoar0saftG%fwtEthooDoeeDfneffLeOnLhA,yLkLtoRnBTLhyu,nGSe1sne1aE9eRHnS0s8oROA,TaoaUpRd4ormlSamu7oEns,,agtwCAnKwedoih4nsoeiTegt7ooo4shas(dftB.rnT,d3uHe1oWt0lOl9elgpscU8aitsShmrr)diAboceuNsean(s,D4ctefcSaehpiBbtnoemrtfa-rimceams,sfcS,ocCibbunellirsflenEafosoiaro)dwrsrdstiLse&AestHn,hiyegsaaaelurtiianTnr.sgee. l.ephoAn4e70L1ynB9nW149R5e8oa5adr8e2h0AKe0i4nr4Teg7osOpen 7 days a week, 10am to 4.30pm (4pm Sun) Telephone 01945 582004Find us on Lynn Road(B198) at BamberLeisure Just off the A47near Wisbech -follow the signs for the RHaeAnidgliseOsotitn,ocRlnuedusWTetti:oetsiwBsreibanP:greobncTrrchahsesleaMfinooC,ldrrDianetgefht-sD,eLDaTynwhenAenDvW,eisoTaignetnhisaao,mTnRaCosoMmloleamuctpis,oroneCd,uuhScmtetrses,e.tDtnsijuoAnht,egada,rden centWTreoiw,sbnCelicfhfords Lynn Warwick Miniacteunretrse, Hearth & Home, Jacksons and many more! centre Heating B1101 Find us on Lynn Road B1101 (B198) at BamberNEWF‘TOINHRTEEYBRORAUICRTTISIIPVHAEDRR.OODYYAOALWLSN’MLNAOOGAWADZINECaraTWcfwetoniwDstebnreLeeenyc,nkBhnT1,e9R1a8o0RadoaoBmm11,0AKLtC1iy4nohTng7nose4st.n3ut0gpamrden(4cepnmtrOAel,sSpCoueliofnfnno)rds7isteHd:eaTathyiTnesgeClaerapfwthDoeenene,kT,0e11a 90RnAf4oWTaoevoTol5aliimwoasmrtwbneLi5Woe,ytncltn8BiChOshenoeM1bh2e9Rupesp0ci84ossghea0htenu.nd-s34m1uonfot00rngAKpL7tiay4ahneTngmer7nosdm:den(0a4cty1epons9mAtr444ea7,Sp5Cwulmif5nfWoe)8rede2sakrH0e,eh0aeti4Trnegelephone 01945 582004Aviation Museum A47 We are here Leisure Just off the A47A47 We are here centre Also oBn110s1 ite: The Craft Den, Tea Room, Chestnut Garden Centre,(4pm Sun) Telephone 01945 582004 from the publishers of Dolls House World magazine A47 We arCe lhieffreords Heatingn centre, Cliffords Heating Open 7 days a week, 10am to 4.30pm (4pm Sun) Telephone 01945 582004 Also on site: The Craft Den, Tea Room, Chestnut garden centre, Cliffords Heating 20 AUGUST 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

Probably the most Dolly’s Daydreams EventsFrench part of Basle. SUNDAY 29 JUNE - 2nd Year! Toy Worlds Holiday Inn Ashford-Central, Canterbury Road Museum Basle Ashford TN24 8QQ (M20/J9)Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel | Museum, Shop and Restaurant, SUNDAY 13 JULY - 24th Year!daily from 10 until 18 | Steinenvorstadt 1, CH-4051 Basle | The building Cameo Hotel, Old London Road, Copdockis accessible by wheelchair | www.toy-worlds-museum-basle.ch near Ipswich IP8 3JD (off A12) SUNDAY 20 JULY - 20th Year! Kelham Hall, Kelham Newark NG23 5QX (on A617) SATURDAY 26 JULY - 11th Year! The Assembly Rooms, High Street, Dedham near Colchester CO7 6DE (off A12) SUNDAY 3 AUGUST - 12th Year! Felixstowe Leisure Centre, The Seafront Felixstowe IP11 2AE (next to Pier) MONDAY 25 AUGUST - 10th Year! Thame Leisure Centre, Oxford Road Thame OX9 2BB (on A418) All fairs open 10.30am to 4pm. Half price entry from 1pm. Children FREE all day! Dolly’s Daydreams 01945 870160/07860 517048 www.dollysdaydreams.com www.facebook.com/dollysdaydreams24.01.14 16:00BARBARA’S MOULDINGSSWMB_Anz_DollsHouseWorld_Frankreich_90.5x129.5mm_E.indd 1A family run business with 15 years experience making quality dolls houses for the UK. We also make a full range of wooden architectural mouldings such as skirtings and architraves.We produce sheets of very realistic brick and tile finishes foryour dolls house which are embossed and textured. They are easily applied, can be bent around corners and are easily weathered to give an aged appearance.We are constantly adding to our range of houses and the images here show a selection of our new styles. Specialist suppliers to the trade.For your local stockist please ring 01572 770383 Email: [email protected] 27 Pillings Road, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6QF www.barbarasmouldings.netGet our latest brochure free by fax, phone, email or snail mail. D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D AUGUST 2014 21

FEATUREA lovelydouble firstWendy Parkinson takes a big stepinto the mini world with her rangeof soft furnishings By Sandra HardingIthink that any new maker is very These worries were unfounded After Wendy submitted samples of her brave to actually make the decision for Wendy Parkinson of Life’s Little work to organiser Charlotte Stokoe she to attend their very first doll’s house Miniatures at her first show. Mind you, was accepted as an exhibitor, with only show as an exhibitor. Just imagine being really brave, she opted to go for two and a half months in which to bethe sleepless nights, the planning and the a really big one – The inaugural City ready.making, and the hope that the buying of London Dollshouse Festival at Thepublic like what you have to sell. Tower Hotel. Luckily, Wendy had earlier decided to work part-time in her role as a hair stylist, so she was able to concentrate on building up her stock very quickly, add- ing to the items she had already made for fun. Her daughter Becky helped with the stand, adding good effect lighting to the colourful display. Interestingly, it was Becky who originally got her mother into doll’s houses and miniatures, when she bought herself a doll’s house some years before. It was during the many trips to doll’s house fairs looking for items for Becky that Wendy herself became hooked on the idea. She had always been creative and had tried her hand at many things, including sculpting dolls which she really enjoyed. Looking around at these shows she realised that there was probably a market for handmade soft furnishings in both twelfth and especially 1/24th scale. She felt that she could make these using cot- ton and silk and very soon she was creat- ing bedding sets, Knole sofas, screens, curtains, chairs and settees. Then a friend asked her to make a crib for the top of a christening cake, and22 AUGUST 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

FEATURE‘Wendy had always The thing that impressed Wendy the most, however, was the amazing buzzbeen creative and in the two rooms, from the vendors andhad tried her hand the large amount of people attending theat many things,including sculpting successful show. According to Wendy, tickets and programmes sold out’dolls which she really during the afternoon; now that indicates a real success and what aenjoyed. good choice Wendy made for her initiation to doll’s house shows.this was to become her favourite item to Wendy tells me she has amake and, as you can see from the photo- notebook full of ideas for new andgraph, it is indeed very pretty. future projects, so expect something different at her next show, which she Wendy’s work was very well received is hoping will be The Kensingtonat the show, so much so that she has beengetting letters of thanks for her products Christmas fair. If you can’t wait untiland lovely comments from her custom- then to see her work, her excellent web-ers. site is Life’s Little Miniatures. DHW She had more than one remark during MINICONTACTSthe day from customers who pur-chased 1/24th scale items for Lifes Little Miniatureshouses they did not currently + 44 (0)20 87773694own. Wendy’s work had Email: [email protected] them into trying www.lifeslittleminiatures.comthis scale – a sign of thingsto come? I know it works, D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D AUGUST 2014 23as that is just how I got intotrying the smaller scale. The show was a great suc-cess for Wendy. She told meit was a very friendly show andshe received great support andkindness from the public, other stall-holders, and organisers alike.

PROJECTshapYeOdUbRooDkOoLfLY If you’re in the middle of a Victorian scene or just enjoy vintage books, this Your Dolly book made with Cutouts is the perfect addition to your scene By Jean DayC ollecting beautiful antique Step 1. While working on the cutting mat children’s books has been a with an X-Acto knife, rough-cut the book passion of mine since I was a out of the Cutouts page (see page 75), teenager. I always loved the including the vertical lines.illustrations of the Victorian books. Step 2. Score the book between the verti- cal lines with the backside of the knife, as My original shaped Your Dolly book was shown to the right.part of Father Tuck’s “Doll Baby” Series, Step 3. Cut the bottom of the book hori-designed in the studios of England. It was zontally, as shown below left.published by Raphael Tuck & Sons. Co. Step 4. Skipping the covers and insideLtd. and was published some time before cover pages, use the small scissors to1893, when “Art Publishers to Her Majesty start removing the black areas and cuttingthe Queen” was included under the publish- out the shapes on the top of the pages.ing information. My original is 24.2cm or 9 Remember, don’t cut the covers or inside1/2” in height but I made this reproduction cover pages yet.a bit larger than to scale at one twelfth Step 5. Fold each of the pages on thescale because I wanted it to be a bit easierto cut out the shapes.YOU’LLneed ■ Cutouts (see page 75) ■ Cutting mat ■ X-Acto knife ■ Small fine cutting scissors ■ Acid-free glue stickABOVE RIGHT: Steps 3 and 4 - The bottomis trimmed horizontally in a nice line. Notethat the covers and inside covers are not cutyet, but that the shapes along the top of thebook are being cut out carefully.RIGHT: Step 5 - Note, again, that the coversand inside covers are not cut yet. Here thepages are folded along the score lines beforebeing in final book form.24 AUGUST 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

score lines, alternating the direction of the FEATUREfold so that the pages will be facing eachother correctly. tArNibNuEteBtOoNNYStep 6. Using an acid-free glue stick,cover the backside of all of the book pages Karen Lynn Geisler remembers those ferociouscarefully and evenly with glue. bandits—the female pirates— that sailed the seasStep 7. Starting with the front cover, matchup the shaped designs and press each of By Jan Stuartthe pages together, adjusting if necessaryto match the cut-out design (the front and PHOTOS BY JAN STUARTback covers are not cut out or shaped yet).Step 8. Let the book dry thoroughly. At A nne Bonny was a strong andthis point, you can now cut out the top independent woman duringshape and design on the front and back The Golden Age of Piracy.covers. Finally, if necessary and to clean it She met fellow female pirate,up a bit, trim the outside edges slightly for Mary Read, while serving aboardeach page. Captain “Calico Jack” Rackham’s ship, where (according to captives)Other options the two women were “very ready and willing to do anything on board,” If the book doesn’t fit perfectly into the and “although they dressed like mencover (which could happen if the magazine for battle, they dressed like womenpages are slightly thicker than the light the rest of the time.” Indeed, Annepaper I use), you can scan the book image married and raised many childrenfrom page 75 and print it on lighter paper. after her life in piracy ended.Tan-coloured paper works really well. During the centuries that have Spray it with UV-Resistant Matte protec-tive spray (I use Krylon spray) to protect the passed since then, thesescanned-in pages from Ultra Violet light. two women, plus a fewDo this only if you printed out on an ink jet strong and independentprinter. others who were willing to dress as men for a life of Now that you’re done, you can make self-determination, adven-another! DHW ture, or freedom, have come to occupy a romantic Extra images place in pirate lore. Included on our Miniatures artist Karen Cutouts page (page 75) Lynn Geisler has chosen are two images by Jean this time to portray in her Day. These are stand- twelfth scale shipboard alone images that she scene “Tribute to Anne thought would be great Bonny.” Often portrayed for framing for a child’s in Hollywood movies as room or using in some the captain’s cabin, this other way; these are room box represents the standalone images that aft-end (rear) interior of a you can use in any way pirate ship. DHW you like. Enjoy, and let your creativity shine through! D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D AUGUST 2014 25MINICONTACTS Jean Day Miniatures http://jdayminis.com Etsy Shop: jdayminis eBay Store: jdayminis

book extractHow Helen builta country estateHelen Holland spent 10 years building a country estate for a display atLeonardslee in West Sussex. Now she’s written a book detailing herexperience. In this extract she tells how the project got off the ground By Helen HollandH aving achieved the dolls house play which made viewing easier. community; where everyone from the I wanted to keep; I decided to Planning was very exciting. Andy landowner to the gamekeeper had a part try something different and, to play. as Antonia’s birthday was Warren, an accomplished and experi-imminent, a greenhouse was the obvious enced carpenter, was persuaded to build A country estate evolves over manychoice for my next project. Antonia has the staging which Robin had designed. years and has different architecturalalways loved gardening. She was inspired Cupboards were built under the stag- styles according to each era. This gaveby my father, who enjoyed teaching her ing to house the electrical transformers. me the excuse for a variety of buildingshow to sow seeds and pot up the results With mahogany framework and doors, and different materials which I hopedin our greenhouse (near Leonardslee, in the result was impressive. Such a lot of would make the overall effect interest-Lower Beeding). preparation to house an exhibition which ing. My first problem was where to was still a few sketches on paper! The construct such a collection of buildings; Following the success of Antonia’s concept was to show the working life of as I had, by then, moved to a small cot-greenhouse; I built a potting shed for an interdependent and self-supporting tage in Hurstpierpoint. The only optionChristopher Loder, based on one in the was to use my spare bedroom, which waskitchen garden at Leonardslee. Shortly BeLOW Left: My father teaching Antonia approximately 20’ x 7’, and replace theafterwards in August 1998; Robin Loder, and Fiona the basics of gardening. bed with two old office Formica toppedthe owner of Leonardslee at that time, BeLOW RIGHt: Antonia’s greenhouse. tables; so no more visitors! My daughter,suggested I build a twelfthscale imaginary country estatecirca 1900, to be exhibited atLeonardslee. Much of one sideof the restaurant courtyard com-prised old stables which hadbeen used as store rooms formany years. The external stabledoors were kept, but the insidewas gutted and the frameworkof the staging set out. Thestaging was built with a glassfront to keep out insects anddust, and designed to be atthe right viewing level for theaverage visitor. A ledge, tolean on, ran around the dis-26 august 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

book extractFiona, full of encouragement, bought me Left: Plan of and wondered what kind of disaster wasa fretsaw and I dug out an old electric the first 20 feet. looming. Large sheets of hardboard weredrill, but there was little else in the tool propped up on tables, which I painteddepartment. I didn’t feel it was necessary The first step, with pen and paper, was with white emulsion. Many differentto have a fully equipped workshop. Little to divide the space and plan what I could coloured trial pots of paint and a varietydid I know I would still be building the fit into the area. From a long list of sug- of brushes later, something resemblingexhibition ten years later, in the same gestions compromises had to be made countryside did appear. ‘Not enough sky,small room! and finally a selection of buildings were too many hills’ were some of the first agreed. It was only natural that the first comments. I battled on. Luckily no one I had to take the width of the narrow building to be encountered when enter- actually looks at the mural as there isstaircase at Hurstpierpoint into account ing the estate was the entrance lodge. far too much else to see, but without it,and not make the same mistake I’d made a blank wall would be very evident, so Iwith the dolls house in Cuckfield. The Next a mansion with its wash house, hope the artist may be forgiven! Is it thelocal timber yard continued to give me stables and kitchen garden. I also South Downs, perhaps Yorkshire? (Oncurious looks when I queued (frequently included the potting shed and green the other hand Scotland comes to mind.)with real builders) and ordered quantities house which were on temporary loan toof MDF and other essentials, but they fill some gaps. At the far corner I built a In six months I filled the first partwere always extremely helpful and a few wood shed and church ruin for the end of the exhibition, inspired by build-years later they politely asked what I was section. ings I had known in Scotland and laterup to! Sussex. Many country estates, including The season we chose was summer Leonardslee, had their own quarry from The area of staging, to fill the coach and the first task was to paint a mural which much of the estate would be built.house, was 20 feet long by 4 feet deep. along the back wall. By inclination I am Natural stone would blend into the land- a flower painter and not having painted scape and bricks too reflect the resources a landscape, never mind a mural, I was available. I therefore built most of the distinctly worried about the whole project important buildings to look like stone and brick. With huge supplies of timber grown in this country it was the obvi- ous material to use for the framework D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D august 2014 27

www.odinsminiatures.com MDionl lisatHu roeussFe a&i r The Wallpaper INSURE Specialists - YOUR DOLLS Online Discount Code at The Inn On The Lake Hotel DA12 3HB OMDHW10 (on A2 between Dartford & Rochester) hundreds of wallpapers ALL RISKS NO EXCESS available from around £ 5,000 cover £31 p.a.*We supply exclusive Miniature SUNDAY FAIRS 2014 £10,000 cover £56 p.a.* kits, silk & leather footwear, JULY 20TH the world craft materials and a large *plus Insurance Premium tax range of hand-crafted items. Admission £2.00 accompanied children free Please ring 10.00 am - 3.30 pm for shop We cover All COLLECTABLES: Stamps, Postcards, Coins, Medals, Travelling from the south towards London on A2: opening hours Turn left at motorway sign marked COBHAM, Diecast Models, Teddy Bears etc 3rd exit off roundabout follow signs for hotel. 5 Appledore Terrace, Walsall, West Midlands WS5 3DU. PUBLIC LIABILITY for Societies Travelling from London on A2: Tel: Walsall (01922 616298) from £20 p.a. Look for ‘Inn on the Lake’ sign, exit at next slip www.jennifersofwalsall.co.uk DEALERS COVER available road and follow signs for Cobham, 2nd exit at roundabout and follow signs for hotel. STAMP INSURANCE SERVICES C G I Services Limited (Dept 30DM) 01634 370420 / 07867528853 29 Bowhay Lane, EXETER EX4 1PE email: [email protected] Tel: 01392 433 949 Fax: 01392 427 632 www.stampinsurance.co.uk Authorised and regulated by The Financial Services Authority World Of My Own & Criss Cross TO ADVERTISE IN Rob Lucas Miniatures Miniatures dollshouse Dollshouse Dolls 1/12th scale WORLD and Whitewood hand-stitched, framed pictures the markets leading doll’s house magazine Furniture and screens. call Maria on 18 London Road, Hand-crafted Period and 01903 884988 or email [email protected] Farningham, leather-upholstered furniture. for more information Dartford, Kent DA4 0JP Email: [email protected] Tel: 01322 862680 www.crisscrossminiatures.webeden.co.uk Email: worldofmyown.mins@talktalk.netwww.worldofmyownminiatures.co.ukCrumpled & Rumpled by JUDITH LAIRD Individually one of a kind handcrafted 1/12 scale miniature figures made from polymer clay. From period costume to modern day. wpCehlocomotommgeridsaspiforhonsm.s 30 Beacon Road, Walsall, West Midlands WS5 3LF Tel 01213577981 • email [email protected] www.crumpled-and-rumpled.co.uk28 AUGUST 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

BOOK EXTRACT LEFT: The entrance lodge To make the design as realistic as possible that I found in garden centres, intended for indoor arrangements. (Later I dis-‘I combined my memories, a bit of historical covered the amazing miniature flowers,’research and lots of imagination. crafted by specialist miniaturists whichfor houses and farm buildings. I tried along with a stack of logs and other were included in future gardens. I thento represent reality but not necessarily things for which there was little room promptly discarded the plastic ones.)perfection. inside. The bonfire had a couple of light The entrance lodge was the first build- The outside privy was common place bulbs tucked inside that were then wireding to design; a small stone cottage with and there might be a reason why the to a flicker fire unit which looked quitethe appropriate small garden, to allow the door had been left open and the hinges realistic and enough to frighten thelodge keeper and his wife to be self suf- look a bit rusty; while a mouse takes the hedgehog into escaping. We visited manyficient. The lodge keeper would open the opportunity to investigate. A visitor once fairs up and down the country and ingates when necessary and his wife would told me that, when she was very young, the process got to know some very ableprobably work in the mansion. (Security every Sunday morning the children in miniaturists. From them we acquired allgates are again in fashion and have come her family had to cut up newspapers the necessary accessories for the interiorsfull circle!) for the following week. Another time I and tools for the gardens, but there was heard a visitor asking her teenage grand- definitely something lacking. DHW To make the design as realistic as daughter if she knew why the newspaper Next issue Helen tells how she addedpossible I combined my memories, a was hanging on the door. The answer ‘to people to the estate.bit of historical research and lots of read of course’!imagination. In 1900, there would have Building an English Countrybeen enough produce from the garden A house without a garden is like a pic- Estate in Miniature isfor the wife to make lots of preserves ture without a frame and I really enjoyed published by Helen Hollandfrom the fruit trees, to supply them dur- making this first garden. The grass was and is available throughing the winter. The gamekeeper might made from an old deserted bird’s nest. www.helenholland.co.ukhave bartered some rabbit or pheasant The mixture of moss and twigs, whenin exchange for vegetables. Eggs were teased out, was perfect for a rough lawn; WIN Win one of Helen’salso plentiful. The small windows of the as I doubt they had a mower. It seems to books. Just tell us whatcottage would have helped to conserve have faded over the years so they must Helen used for soil. Email yourwarmth in winter and keep the heat out have had some hot summers. answer to [email protected] summer. The cottage would not have co.uk with ‘Country Estatehad a bathroom and washing would have I painted seed packets, made cloches Competition’ in the subject line.taken place either in the kitchen sink or out of florist wire and Perspex and the Closing date: August 7.the tin bath, seen hanging on the outside sweet peas were supported on dried lav-wall. The roof overhang was a useful ender stalks. Tea bag tea made perfect lzl{uhni{s|lpGzppsoukGGpjtuvpnu|Gphuhu{{Gy|G€yGlG Gplace to protect this from the weather soil and plants and flowers were a com- bination of plastic and fabric flowers olsluGovsshukG D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D AUGUST 2014 29

PROJECT go back to WRITING LETTERS Today writing letters is not as prevalent as it used to be, but letters need only take a few minutes and they are so nice (and unexpected) to receive! By Alison WhiteT ake a break from typing all those for the sides of the desk 3 1⁄4” by 3⁄4”. ABOVE LEFT: The finished letter writing emails, and make a welcome return Sand the cut edges. desk, complete with books and writing to writing letters. Well, in your utensils. doll’s house anyway. Make this Step 2. Bind the two pieces together with shelves. The lowest one will be placed justwooden desk and you can fill it with writing masking tape. Mark the halfway point on above the bottom edge of the desk, the topmaterials. Or get all those old love letters one of the short edges, as well as marking shelf will be placed immediately below theout to re-read and then write a tender note a spot 3⁄4” down the long length. Draw a angle of the saw cut, and the centre oneand pop it inside a card for the love of your line connecting the two marks and cut the will be halfway. Glue these all in place.life. This small pine desk was actually made angle of the corner away. Sand the sawn Step 5. Cut a piece of the 1⁄2” strip woodin the 1950s by my father for my mother edges and remove the tape so that you to a size that is slightly larger than the topand now has a place in my own home.This again have two pieces. edges of the piece.is a relatively simple project—except forthe hinges, with which I have a love/hate Step 3. Cut the shelves from a piece of Step 6. Chamfer the sides and front edgerelationship! strip wood. Cut one to be 1 3⁄4” wide and of the strip wood and glue this in place on 3⁄4” deep, and make the two other shelves the top of the desk.YOU’LLneed 1 3⁄4” wide but only 1⁄2” deep. Step 7. Cover the back of the desk with Step 4. Mark the position of the three craft sticks. ■ Strip wood in various sizes - 1⁄2”, 3⁄4”, 1” ■ White glue ■ Sheet of fine sandpaper or a sanding stick ■ Pair of small hinges with brass brads ■ Craft sticks ■ Finish such as stain, varnish or wood polish ■ Masking tape ■ T-square ■ Ruler ■ HacksawConstructionStep 1. Using strip wood, cut two pieces30 AUGUST 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

PROJECT Choose from our library of project downloads, interviews & techniques Missed an issue, or after a project that caught your eye? Search easily for hundreds of back issue projects from DHW and download them to your computer. thecraftycloud.com ???????? brighten up your accessories Handbags certainly do not have to be black or brown – with leather available in so many beautiful colours – let’s get creative By Michelle EllidesStep 8. Using the small craft sticks, cut a the other section of the hinge onto the desk W omen through the generations Youwillneed the insert in place. To help glue the finalpiece that will fit snugly inside the top sec- in the same way. have always been very side – put your fingers in the slot and presstion of the desk, and two more pieces that Step 11. Cut a handle from an off-cut of sensible when buying acces- n Turquoise leather leather into place. Pic 5.will divide the space. Glue in place. wood and glue it to the drop down front sories. Black or brown could n Dark brown leather 6. Cut a piece for the strap 90mm x 5mm (see photo for Step 9 for help with place- always be worn no matter what the outfit n 6 small jump rings and glue a jump ring at each end. Also cut ment). was that you were wearing. But for the two small pieces for the side attachments Step 12. Sand the whole item and finish modern women and in fact from the early 1. Cut out the main piece for the bag and 12mm x 5mm, fold in half and glue in a using whatever medium you wish: stain, 1920s, handbags have become something glue the pocket in place across the lower jump ring. Pic 6. varnish, wood polish—any of these will that are changed often and therefore are front. Pic 1. Just glue the sides and bottom 7. Attach another jump rings in between work depending on the look you want your bought to either match or compliment an edge of the pocket. the strap and the two side attachments. desk to have. outfit or just because it is the latest ‘in’ 2. Cut out the insert piece and cut the slot Pic 7. colour. in the centre. Pic 2. 8. Glue the side attachments to the bag. Add the extras 3. Start by gluing the insert piece to the Pic 8 above. So why not find some pretty pieces of base and work up one side. Pic 3. Step 13. Fill your writing desk with all of leather and mix and match the colours to 4. Glue the other side in place. Pic 4. I have also added a little purse in the tur- the supplies you think your mini writers make some stunning handbags for the lady 5. Work your way around the bag, gluing quoise colour – and glued a tiny gold fixings will need: pens, pencils, paper, envelopes, in your house. in place as the clasp. DHW stamps, and an address book. DHW 12 3 45 Pocket leaving a 5mm overlap of the seat. 1 - Make the chair frame - use the craft place – where marked. Pic 10. 7 - Painting - First paint with craft brown stick that you glued together follow the 3 - Then paint to match the desk. 67 paint. When dry, give a coat of teak varnish. template and use Bostik to glue the 5 cross Paint small sections at a time, only paint on bars (Q) in-between the back legs (R) and Bookcase Strap a thin coat. the same for the front (S). Make sure that 1 - Mark where the shelves will be glued on Then apply another coat but leave the the frames are square. the back (A) and sides (B). Glue the 20mm Insert streaks, don’t brush them out as this will 2 - Cut out the two card pieces for the seat long matches just below the lines as shown give the wood effect. Pic 8. (T), then only cut out the four corners from in Pic 11. Glue a small bead on the desk as an inkwell one piece - and only two corners on the Then glue the sides to the outside edges and add a dot of black paint for the ink. other - this is the front of the seat as shown of the back. Glue top (C) and bottom (D) then stick them together. Pic 9. in place and then the shelves (E), run glue The teacher’s desk When dry glue the front frame (S) into the along back and side edges. Pic 12. The teacher’s desk is made in the same under side, it should fit into the slots. When dry paint the bookcase in the same way except it is smaller at the base. Use Then glue the back (R) in place – before the way as the desks. two single craft sticks for the cross bars (P). glue dries, glue the side cross bars (Q) in 2 - Make books by cutting long lengths 56 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D 57 school.indd 57 08/09/2008 10:07:48 PROJECT PROJECT ever popular – hAuSsLhE!EbPaby’s blue & white Put baby down to sleep in this pretty little sleeping bag and you won’t hear anything Over the centuries blue and white china has more until baby is hungry been found in kitchens and on the dining tables of the rich and poor alike By Joyce Dean By Karen Griffiths of Stokesay Ware A s the story goes, the delightful were recorded making it. unsuitability of the match, banished Chang K eeping baby warm is important Other ideas blue willow pattern was first The pattern was inspired by a Chinese and betrothed Koong-shee to a wealthy, when they are put in their cots to Glue braid down front of seen on china in the late 1700s but elderly Ta Jin. sleep, and even the most active and is generally attributed to legend which tells the story of Koong- baby will stay covered all night sleeping bag. Pic 4. Spode, one of the more well-known china shee, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy The lovers eloped, and were pursued in this sleeping bag. Choose either fine Add lining of different manufacturers. It quickly gained popularity mandarin, who fell in love with her father’s across the bridge. They made their escape towelling or felt to make the bag and a toning and by 1800 more than 200 companies secretary, Chang. Her father, appalled at the by boat to their island refuge, but were or contrasting braid. colour. DHW caught and Chang executed. Koong-shee, unwilling to be parted from her true love YOUWILLneed even in death, ran into the pagoda and set fire to it. The Gods, watching the tragedy ■ Fine towelling or felt unfold, took pity on the lovers and turned ■ High tack glue them into a pair of immortal doves soaring ■ Braid above the beautiful willow tree where we ■ Motifs can still see them today. Use pattern to cut out your fabric. Adjust The delicate blue willow pattern has pattern to fit your baby. Pic 1. remained enduringly popular and is still in production throughout the world. Attach the front and back together by way of gluing braid round the outside edge. From Stokesay Ware have continued that tra- A to B. Pic 2. dition in miniature with their beautiful range of Willow pattern china, and here Karen Glue braid across the top shoulder seam. Griffiths shows us how to design a blue and Glue braid round the armholes. white kitchen, using her own design of blue Finish by adding motif to front. Pic 3. willow tiles and wallpaper. Two different shaped The kitchen range has been designed to sleeping bags fit diagonally across a corner, but it could be easily adapted to fit in the middle of a wall. Detailed instructions have been given for the tiled range surround, the chimney breast and the mantelpiece. ABOVE: Pieces of old china from 1920- AB AB 1930s LEFT: Beautiful blue and white china from FRONT BACK BACK the Stokesay Ware range FRONT 18 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D 67 CUT OUTS PROJECT willow pattern.indd 1 09/09/2009 13:18:49 12 345 6 78 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D 25 8. Fitting in the shelf and the top - Putting 9. To make the front and side panels - for 11. Now cut craft sticks to cover all of the a spot of glue on top of each of the small this you will have to measure the thickness corners. Pic 15 and 16. blocks, glue the shelf on top, make sure it of your sticks so that you have the same 12. To make the frame for the back of the is right against the front piece. To glue the thickness of card. Cut out the FRONT AND counter - Measure cut a thin stick about TOP CLEAR PLASTIC in place run a fine SIDE PANELS. 125mm long glue it along the top edge line of glue along top edges of the front and 10. Then glue on the SIDE PANELS so that keeping it flush. Then glue a 5mm stick sides – make sure it is flush with the front there flush with the top and side edges. The down each side and another two thin sticks and side edges. Pic 14. glue the FRONT PANEL in place. across the shelf and base. Pic 17. Filling your bottom shelf D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D 47Step 9. Cut a piece of strip wood for the Making books for your bookshelf Castle exhibitionfront opening slightly larger than the upper can be very easy. You can use the West Glamorgan Dolls Housespace in the desk and chamfer all the cutouts from this issue to assist you,edges. or you can use cutouts from book Club will be exhibiting at theStep 10. Position the hinges first onto the catalogues. Make sure that the books castle in the grounds of Margamdrop section and glue in place. (If you like, will fit your shelves; wrap the covers Country Park, Port Talbot, onyou can use a tiny drop of super glue to around small blocks of wood (balsa August 23, 24 and 25 from 10amhold the hinges until the brass brads are in wood is ideal to 4pm. An amazing variety ofplace.) for this project) doll’s houses, room boxes and or layer several miniatures will be on display Insert the brads. Then repeat by gluing pieces of card- together with items for sale. board together to Monies raised via raffles and create your own donations will be given to a local collection of mini charity. books. D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D AUGUST 2014 31

Al Lili-Anne Miniatures Exquisite Collectable Dolls House Bathrooms & Accessories Exclusive to Lili-Anne Miniatures • All produced in 12th scale • Authentic Thomas Crapper High-level W.C. set • Victorian roll top bath with stunning shower taps • Victorian sink including taps & tiny plug • Toilet roll holder with toilet paper • Ready made or in kit form • All hand made in England Also a range of ‘one of a kind’ creations in a grubby, worn or distressed appearance www.lili-anne.co.uk or tel: +44 01702 304919 Banner advertising now available on our mobile device app. Worldwide readership, limited space. Call Maria now for details 01903 884988 or email: [email protected] Est 1976 SussexCrafts Miniatures Specialist Makers of Top Quality Miniatures Plovers Cottage, 43 Rollesby Way, Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk NR12 0QJ Tel: 01692 650389 [email protected] MAIL ORDER AND WEB www.sussexcrafts.com32 AUGUST 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

StudleyGrangevisit our Web Shop at www.studleygrange.co.uk/dollshouse STOCKISTS OF THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIERS • Dolls House Emporium houses and furniture • Dolls House Workshop houses• Heidi Ott quality Miniatures • Little Trimmings Haberdashery • Reutter Porcelain • Sid Cooke Houses • Streets Ahead Houses and Furniture • Wonham Furniture 3 good reasons to visit Studley Grange Dollshouse Workshop… Miniatura® • Earn up to 10% discount with our new loyalty scheme The World Class Miniatures Show • We can match most of the discounts offered by Dollhouse Emporium on their website National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, UK. • And we are now twice as big so there is more to choose from!Including an exclusive new range of hand made fruit and vegetables and hand-knitted clothes, a further 4 fabulous dollshouses, adding to our existing collection, fine furniture, carpets, lighting and a huge range of wallpapers. •Dolls houses in kit form or fully built – 24 different stock styles •Build your own dream home to your own specification •Full range of electrical equipment One of the biggest selections in the South West Telephone: 01793 854606 www.studleygrange.co.uk Unit 5, Studley Grange Craft Village, Hay Lane, Wroughton, Swindon, Wilts, SN4 9QT follow brown signs from M4, Junction 16 (1/2 mile towards Wroughton) FUN, FREE AND FABULOUS September 20th & 21st 2014 Model houses and everything that goes in them with an outstanding level of detail to satisfy the most demanding collector. See fantastic craftsmanship supported by tools, materials and techniques unique to this hobby making it a DIY heaven for modellers.www.Knitsy.tv See more at www.miniatura.co.uk General enquiries - 0121 783 9922 Ticket Hotline - 0121 767 4100 @knitsy1 Saturday / Weekend tickets are limited in number and must be bought in advance. Sunday tickets available in advance or at the door. Doors open 10am - No charge for parking. D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D august 2014 33

SHOW REVIEWCelebrate thejoy of sixKensington Dollshouse Festival was incelebration mood this year with six of theoriginal exhibitors at the anniversary event By Sandra HardingT he best way to start off is to say and they were each presented with a gold most delightful toy cars. They are also “Happy Anniversary Kensington rosette from current organiser Charlotte proud to have been at one of the very Dollshouse Festival” as this year Stokoe to commemorate the occasion. first miniature shows held in London, the show celebrated 30 years of and that was in the 1970s.delighting miniaturists in London. They were Country Treasures, who produce lovely copper and tin work, all Stokesay Ware, who produce the finest Caroline Hamilton and Sue Atkinson made by Paul who still uses his ‘ancient china and other goods, some of which Istarted it all off in 1985 and even at that old tools’ (his words). own myself. This year Charlotte askedfirst show there were over 70 exhibitors, them to produce a commemorative plateall well known in their fields. At this John and Sue Hodgson, the creators for the show, which proved very popular.year’s anniversary event there were six of of the most exquisite miniatures. Lastthe original exhibitors, year Faberge commissioned them to Mulvany & Rogers, known by every provide over 100 pieces to display their eager doll’s house enthusiast for their jewels and miniature eggs in their stores beautiful and unforgettable display they worldwide. give us each year at the Festival. Their work is recognisable worldwide, and the Marie-France Belgan, who makes lovely detailed dolls, including family sets and the prettiest children. Roberson Miniatures, creators of finely detailed prams, metal toys and the34 AUGUST 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

SHOW REVIEWlovely production this I did make a few tain rises and falls. It all easily packsyear was of a large store, purchases, includ- away to transport between venues. Sowith shop window dis- ing a “Faberge” egg clever and original.plays which were breath- from LXL Cruces,taking. which houses a small The children as always loved the chain necklace with Gingerbread House Craft Club, and When Charlotte a jewel and pearl Charlotte’s staff certainly know how toStokoe took over the show look after them and keep them amused.in 2005, she knew that she wanted the drop in it. It is justFestival to continue to be the leading half an inch high As always my friends, a memora-event for top craftsman working today. (see picture of oth- ble day. I went on the Saturday andThe plan worked, as at this show we had ers, which I left for met crowds of excited visitors from all174 exhibitors, including 48 craftsman other people to buy). over the world, including a lady fromfrom abroad, and almost 60 regulars who I also bought a Tudor dining table Donegal, Southern Ireland, all there toonly attend Charlotte’s shows. She must from the lovely maker Burchmore’s, fol- see the wonderful exhibitors - far toobe doing something right I reckon (or lowed by a camera on a tripod, and a many to mention. DHWrather lots of somethings). medicine cabinet full of household rem- edies, including a bottle labelled “poi- Charlotte’s next show dates are: We once again had the most fabulous son” from Reina Mab from Argentina,time, with every beautiful thing one could without any idea where they would go. •Kensington Christmas Festival,wish to buy for our own creations back (They were wants rather than needs youhome. There was sparkling miniature understand.) Oh yes, and there was also 29th November 2014silver and jewellery from Mike Sparrow a pretty clock from David Iriate fromfrom Harrogate, Jens Torp Design from Spain, now in my lady’s sitting room. •City of London Dolls HouseWest Sussex, Miniatur Juwelier from I also bought a wonderfully detailedGermany, and LXL Cruces Miniaturas and interesting book about the history Festival, 1st February 2015(the latter even had jewellery with real of the wonderful doll’s house exhibitionjewels in them). All utterly desirable. at Leonardslee Gardens. Creator Helen •Summer Festival May 16th andThen there was everything Tudor one Holland was there to launch her book,could ever want, as well as glamorous surely a “must read” for anyone who has 17th, 2015and exquisite creatures from the best doll ever visited Leonardslee in West Sussex www.dollshousefestival.commakers in the world. (you can read an extract in this issue). We were pleased to see No1 Elite There were a hundred teddies, rang- Designs at the Festival with their fasci-ing from cheeky to adorable, and beauti- nating finished theatre. We had heardful furniture to grace the most elegant of about this at earlier events and we werehomes. very impressed at the finished article. The “actors” appear to glide over the stage, controlled by a clever magnetic “wand” under the surface, and the cur- D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D AUGUST 2014 35

Dolls House World subscription offer Beautiful coloured vases free when you subscribeYou save on the iMag Subscribe or renew to the print edition ofand TV channel Dolls House World for one year and we’ll give you a stash of free minis. You’ll getWhen you subscribe to the print version, you two beautiful coloured porcelain vasesqualify for big savings on the Dolls House World and adorable teapot, PLUS you’ll get theiMag digital library. full-size, fold-up doll’s house shopping bag (shown above). It’s what every miniaturistWith the iMag you will be able to read all the should be seen with.current magazines on your computer, plus youget access to back issues of Dolls House World Subscribe for two years and we’ll send youin the iMag library. All for a one-off additional those gifts plus an additional two colouredprice. vases, to complete a lovely porcelain setAlso, don’t miss Dolls House World’s very own for your house or roombox.online TV channel (www.dollshouseworld.tv) Subscribe today.It’s like having a workshop in your home. Youcan watch programmes 24 hours a day via the It’s easy online or call the DHWinternet on your computer or mobile device. office free on 0800 435553 easy ways to subscribeOnline at www.dollshouseworld.com Call free in the UK on 0800 4355533 US: 1-866-606-6587. Outside UK: +44 (0)1903 884988 By post using the form on the rightOne year magazine subscription (12 issues): UK £49; US $110; Rest of world £810800 435553Call FREE today on: Outside UK: +44 (0) 1903 884988

PHOTOCOPIES-EutcMouItuNtIosAuTtsURES - cOFuTHISt CUToOUTSutPAGEs MAY BE MADE FOR PRIVATE USE ONLY Mother and Father’s Day cards and gift wrap paper Send to: Dollshouse World Magazine, PHOTOCOPIES OF THIS CUT OUTS PAGE MAY BE MADE FOR PRIVATE USE ONLY PHOTOCOPIES OF THIS CUT OUTS PAGE MAY BE MADE FOR PRIVATE USE ONLY AUrnuYitnES5dEeI wl,,oPWualderksliktFeSatourmssus,beCsxchrBiibceNh/r1ee8nsetw0erAtoGRDooallds ,HouseMotherandFather’s Day cards and gift wrap paper Mother and Father’s DaMyoctahredrsaannddFagtihftewr’rsaDpapyacpaerrds PHOTOCOPIES OF THIS CUT OUTS PAGE MAY BE MADE FOR PRIVATE USE ONLY PHOTOCOPIES OF THIS CUT OUTS PAGE MAY BE MADE FOR PRIVATE USE ONLY gift wrap paper and gift wrap Father’s Day cards and giftMwortahperpaanpderFather’s Day cards and Father’s Day cards and gifMt worthaperpaanpderFather’s Day cards and gift wrap paper paper PHOTOCOPIESDOLLDHOOLULSHEOUMISNEIAMTIUNIRAETSU-REcSut-ocuuttsouts OF THIS CUT OUTS PAGE MAY BE MADE FOR PRIVATE USE ONLY World Magazine. Send me my free gifts. CCMother and Father’s Day cards and gift wrap paper  1 year, 12 issues UK £49; US $110; Rest of world £81 c0u7t9o-0u8ts0._inDdHdM6_909.indd 79PHOTOCOPIESDOLLHOUSE MINIATUDROELSL -HOcUutSEoutMIsNIATUROFETHISSCUT-OUTScPAGEutMAY BEoMADEutFORs PRIVATE USE ONLY ONLYOULWSLODSEROLHDLMODIOLU-LNHISLcEOAuHtTUWOUSoOUEuRRtSELsEMDSI --NMIIccADuNtTuIOtUoALuToRLtuUEsHtSRsOE-USSc ONLY Mother and Father’s Day cards and gift  2 year, 12 issues PHOTOCOPIES OF THIS CUT OUTS PAGE MAY BE MADE FOR PRIVATE USE ONLY Mother and Father’s UK £95; US $210; Rest of world £159 PHOTOCOPIES OF THIS CUT OUTS PAGE MAY BE MADE FOR PRIVATE USE ONLY USE  Tick here to add the iMag Digital Library to your PRIVATE wDraaypcpaarpdesr wrap paper subscription for only an extra £31.99 per year. SAVE ££ off usual iMag price! FOR and gift MADE BE MAY PHOTOCOPIES OF THIS CUT OUTS PAGE MAY BE MADE FOR PRIVATE USE ONLY GHOiLfItDsAYHsPOOuLSIbTDCAjAeYRDPcOStSTtCoARDcShangeMother and Father’0sc7u9tD-o0u8ats0._yinDdHdcMa_609r9dF.insaddtah7ne9dr’sgiDftawy rcaaprdpFsaatpahneedrr’sgiDfMc0tu7at9w7ooy-50u-t8rt7sch0a6._i_naeDpDdHrdrHdMWpa6_sa902n96pa.2din.iendnddrFdda7g97t5hifteMrw’osrtahDpHearopylaaicdnpaadeyrrdFpHsaootashlitnedcdraa’syrgdpDisfotaswytcrcaaaprrddpssaapnedrFagtihfterwc0u’7st9ro-a0uD8tLps0Aa._iTnDEy12pdSH75dP//aMc00R33I6_paN//9022Gr09ce007ud.-00irn9tP99sd-oI0CduT811tUas032R7._::niE129nDS2101ddH5T::7d52O/M/0840gF3_36R/0/9iLA22fA9M00Tt.0MMi0EEn99wSdPdooR11rItN2t3a7h:hG:921p-0e1e:P:25rIprC48TaaUaRnpnESdedTOrFFFRaAaMthtEheer’rs’sDDaayycacradrsdsanadndgigftifwt rwarpappappaepr er Mother and Father’s Day cards and gift wrap paper 2157//0033//22000099 1123::2101::2548WVFF4ITHAOAATRBWFOUYSETARLCEHSUOEBCESCUERSSIPTSEION CdTKPFOUIIGTcRTMECedTchoTIFEsrHNHceeoaRIEEGErralcyLedeRNgdooumAmBleCEuaxDuFU’uiAmnAllTEslrTYncEiilHeoysoCnlCasvEp&TAPWeRROARlaOi’clSIDhFNCcarSIiOCSRishHTccllCrochAshIeAkWEorTWtNneoIMeoTRoelNGucluca:euYaadsErSdlrsOanOercehvLmsdeLeerdoladiePrsrsWrmDsEiReeistY’nsaskOLhosmuDRTPpOCOaLiLoocEuSoFahnCeosneaDRTlUedTrmCdnsCEaTcOrtlHscAEenrheodsosaOEeMRrsrBdaConrulEUeausDebeoleiAUedSamTeInaSraKTarEldcsakceOEsdSkmesheUeeTCtsssSa:fe LcBaeeonrhesmnahedIoecceaohslsrrenmadCoeealadedsfaee SDYYSATEMoemAduoOurlrdVl/:TrUalnMsrEisicaeRhlurk:£smbso£ssD/huecM:esorE:riefspeTf./tTiAMutooVnsIiLsuacwsaSdhi:lldlaprnaernniyceeeewla.frao’snrnFosuPounaorbllylesysntc£caar2toimp9tdht.eie9eo::9nbeetsoxttptrhariecpeoe.nr lyineaer.c0u7t9o-0u8ts0._inDdHdM6_909.indd 79PAGEPHOTOCOPIES OF THPIHSOCTUOTCOOUPITESSPAOGFETHMIASYCBUETMOAUDTESFPOARGPERIMVAATYEBUESEMAODNELYFOR PRIVATE USE ONLY PHOTOCOPIES OF THIS CUT OUTS PAGE MAY BE MADE FOR PRIVATE USE ONLY OUTS UOFSETHOISNLCYUT USEDOE PHOTOCOPIES MADE FOR PRIVATE PRIVATELUHS FORLO BE MADEssSsOH MAY BELutttD PAGE MAYuotLouu OUTS JULY 2014 £3.95 1275//0033//22000099 1132::1210::5284 USEtLcoDuuuONLYtstDtcOo JUNE 2014 £3.95 CUT UK’S No1 MINIATURES MAGAZINE OUTS PAGE THIS MPAHYOTBEOCMOAPIDEESFOOFRTPHIRISVACTUETOUsoLSLoLEUSuuDWtRHtOOsREsULSDSE W-cORuc OF 0c7u9t7-o50u-87ts06._i_nDDdHHdMW_602996.2in.idnddd 7975PHOTOCOPIES 1275//0033//22100300/0995/2110321::12410::521846:06 2157//0033//2120300/00995/2110231::24101::215468:06 PAGEtHAutODRtT UK’S No1 MUINIATURES MAGAZINEELn2Mog2nl1adrbnoSBndHakoelrmSetsreet www.dollshouwsew.twv.dwowllswh.oduoslwles.whtvowu.wsdeowwllwsoh.rdoldou.lclsseoh.mtovuswewwowr.lddo.cllosmhouseworld.comDOLLHOUSE MINIATURES - cut outs OUTSLsNotLIScusuO K’S No1 MMINaIyAT2U0R1E4S MAGA£3ZI.N95EELn2Mog2nl1adrbnoSBndHakoelrmSetsreet ELn2oMg2n1lrdabSnoBdHnaoklmereSstreet CUTtDItOucW THIStoEu-uMo Beach Cafe CAFBE SIGeNaSch Cafe CAFE SIGtWNeSCaCceUaMrhbaTseEnuitanhjiKdeqtiLeIiaTCgwEunrStReAieguenCYEFtRIGsDrAlOOgAoRNleERReUTEnAscDR’EhrACMSLShyTaLeHAfoUanacALNckOgssiIpReoehVEeolEiAaPeobnSftAanoueTIsaNtrfEytcoTopwRaohIneNkaStasrsGelfCltetstoEocNottoElsELn2Mog2nl1adrbnoSBndHakoelrmSetsreet ELn2oMg2n1lrdabSnoBdHnaoklmereSstreet OFScS Mr S Holmes Permission to photocopy PHOTOCOPIESEsRHOT-SEOHRUS-cLUORu-SDcUtEEu 221b Baker Street Permission to photocopy Mr S Holmes London 221b Baker Street England London England ELn2oMg2n1lrdabSnoBdHnaoklmereSstreet Mr S Holmes Mr S Holmes 07/03/2007 11:48:26 221b Baker Street 221b Baker Street London London England England PHOTOCOPIEScDuOtLoLcDSuutOtsHLoOLutUHsSOEUDWSOOLEDLROFDOLSMTHISLDIOCUTLHL-DNDSOOUTSILOOcUHAHPAGEuLLSTOtLLEODMAYUUDoHUHOBESuRWOMADEEOLtSOEOLsLUEUFORRWLSSHPRIVATELSOS-EMODREILUHcUSE-NMDuSMOONLYIIcIt-AEuNUItTNcoDISADuUoMutAETOIutORTtLUosNLEsILuURWLtSSA cutouts 176.indd 87 Mr S Holmes 07 Mr S Holmes 221b Baker Street 221b Baker Street London London England England ONLY cutouts 176.indd 87 USE 9 770961 092055 PRIVATE DOLLS HOUSE WORLD: JULY 214 FOR 07/03/2007 11:48:26 c0u7t9o-0u8ts0._inDdHdM6_909.indd 79 MADE BE PHOTOCOPIES OF THIS CUT OUTS PAGE MAY BE MADE FOR PRIVATE UPeSrEmiOssNiLoYn to photocopy MAY ISSUE 25671 06 PAGE TO MAHKoElidYayOpUostScaMrdsILE OUTS HOLIDAY POSTCARD PBRUSH UP ON YOUHROLIDAY POSTCARDSHoliday postcards CUT 213 CREATE A SEWING ROOMc0u7t9o-0u8ts0._inD12dH75d//M00336_//9022900.00in99dd11327::12910::5284 THIS S HOLIDAAYINPOTSITNCAGRDTSECHNIQUES SWFloINwGerinto SPRINGc0u7t9o-0u8ts0._inD12dH75d//M00336_//9022900.00in99dd11327::12910::52849 770961 092055DOLLS HOUSPEHOWTOORCLODP:I JESUNOEF 2157//0033//22000099 1123::2101::2548 to photocopy 0c7u9t -o0u8t0s._inD21dH57d/M/003_36/0/922900.B0iT0nD99dORdO112I37C:N:9P2101:AK:’25T48IWNMTOIISRNSKGO&YUOWRUARGL9LUISS7ISD7U0E9E6215672 1275//0033//22000099 1132::1210::5284 Crochet a mini dragoFOCnLPAOETRNAQPHLUOOFIULUWTSNSEERHoliday postcardscutouts 180.indd c0u7t97o-50u-8t7s06._i_nDDdHdHMW6_90296.2in.idnddd 7975 07 ISSUE 25670 7 01_DHW 262.indd 3 09205w5tPoiutghteptwhoierters 05 85 01_DHW 261.indd c0u7t97o-50u-8t7s06._i_nDDdHdHMW6_90296.2in.idnddd 7975 Permission BIRDHOUSES01_DHW 260.indd 7 DOLLS HOUSE WORLD14:/0J5U/2L0Y1421147:41 9 770961 092055 0c7u9t -o0u8t0s._inDdHdM_6099.indd 79 D0O3/L0L4S/20H1O4 U1S4E:18WORLD: MAY 212 1275//0033//22000099 1132::1210::5284 13/03/2014 09:30 2157//0033//2120300/00995/2110231::24101::215468:06 1275//0033//22100300/0995/2110321::12410::521846:06 TO GIVE A GIFT SUBSCRIPTION 04/07/2007 13:14:57 cutouts 180.indd 85 ELn2Mog2nl1adrbnoSBndHakoelrmSetsreet 1275//0033//22100300/0995/2110321::12410::521846:06 cutouts Please04/07/2007 13:14:57 fill out both the recipient's details below and the 'Your Details' 0c7u9t7-o50u-87t0s6.__inDDdHHdMW_602996.2in.idnddd 7975 HOUSE WORLD ELn2oMg2n1lrdabSnoBdHnaoklmereSstreet section on the above. DOLLS HOUSE WORLD ELn2Mog2nl1adrbnoSBndHakoelrmSetsreet ELn2Mog2nl1adrbnoSBndHakoelrmSetsreet BELn2Mog2nl1adrbnoSBndHakoelrmSetsreet ELn2oMg2n1lrdabSnoBdHnaoklmereSstreet ELn2oMg2n1lrdabSnoBdHnaoklmereSstreet Beac BeacheIaCchafCeafeELn2Mog2nl1adrbnoSBndHakoelrmSetsreet ELn2oMg2n1lrdabSnoBdHnaoklmereSstreet ELn2oMg2n1lrdabSnoBdHnaoklmereSstreet ELn2Mog2nl1adrbnoSBndHakoelrmSetsreet Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss: Forename:Tanhde bfoeldau-utipfubl cahgin(raigtheta) pcosrteoIalcdme s icCeoladnddrinks chsreeoIralcedmechsrseeoIralcedmheCsafe Cold drinks LemcchorsrnsIheeeocaoraealdceeldmrmeedessBeach Cafe Surname: CAFE SIGNS Mr S BHaoklemreSstreet ELn2oMg2n1lrdabSnoBdHnaoklmereSstreet Address: 221b M2LE2orn1nSgbdlHaoBonnaldkmeersStreet LEonngdlaonnd WODROLLDLS CAFE SIGNS Beach Cafe M2LE2orn1nSgbdlHaoBonnaldkmeersStreet Mr S BHaoklemreSstreet 221b M22r1SbHBoalkmeersStreet LEonngdlaonnd CAFiEcCoSeInGoNclSadsranedladerminsksLEonngdlaonnd Mr S BHaoklemreSstreet 221b London England Permission to photocopy Beach CafeDiDnHcHlWudWimngagOthaezNiniPeaTidsIH,cniePohEhwcerroeeTanavemAa, iilpBPaaborLlldoeonEucttsroaorelaTeumrceshIaAc,deSNcaoLocahnrennreedmDmsIherasceooysaaemsonelolmreuddaPeudapnseragHrflaGovOuaoircluaeNoarnxcnirtyesdEeaalmTed:asaoebhnnved.rsiecsaLolaeeednom,adnhoesnsroaaedldeaecutouts180.indd 85Permission to photocopy DOLLS HOUSE Postcode:Buy the latest issue anywherecutouts180.indd 85 in the Permission to photocopyworld Iacteacfrreaacmtiopnarolof uthre 04/07/2007 13:14:57 THREE EASY WAYS TO PAYcost of the paper edition. 04/07/2007 13:14:57 1. Cheque enclosed payable to Dolls House World Magazine 2. Please debit my:  Visa  Mastercard Card number:Download your FREE App today. Simply search04/07/2007 13:14:57 for ‘Dolls House Expiry date: Issue No: 3 digit security code:World Magazine’ in the Apple App store orcutouts180.indd 85 Android Market.  / Signature: Date:www.dollshouseworld.com 3. Want to pay monthly? No problem. You can when you subscribe online.* Go to www.dollshouseworld.com Gifts not available to monthly subscribers

MINIATURE BOOKSMiniaturebookmakersWhether you have fabulous shelves and casesthat need to be filled or you’re just a bibliophilein every size, these mini books are for you By Deb WeisslerPHOTOGRAPHY BY THE ARTISTST he lure of books has been around tage volume, the vellum softly worn and fire and travel to far off lands? for centuries. From early cave speaking of bygone days when books Books can be anywhere and every- drawings to clay tablets, scrolls were made of homemade paper, bound in to illuminated texts, the great the finest leather, and hand sewn. where, something these seven miniatureworks of literature to personal memoirs, bookmakers would like you to keep inwe’ve felt the need to record our lives A printed book has solidity. Someone mind when decorating your mini space.and those of others. We search books for worked hard to make the language justinformation, seek solace and inspiration, right, just the way they wanted it and, Jean Dayand read for pure entertainment or even sure of their results, set it down on paper. Canadian artist Jean Day has beenthe need to escape for a time. But changes are coming—fast, furious and, for some, painful. In the miniature active in miniatures since the early 1970s. Reading provides a sense of solitude, world, however, time need not be so With degrees in education and fine arts,but it also connects us to others—a relentlessly transformative. Jean painted backdrops for Miniaturefavourite author, a book club, or a sense World at the Empress Hotel in Victoria,of universal community. Nothing beats In a miniature setting books tell a painted miniature watercoulors, owned atalking with other readers about the dual story—the tales within the books miniature shop and mail-order catalogue,books we love. themselves and that of the setting. Is this and crafted porcelain and polymer dolls. the realm of a man or woman, a child’s Now, in the age of e-books, there’s playful space, a romantic or academic, a After moving into a new home andstill something infinitely appealing about pot where family and friends gather to while waiting for her kiln to be installed,cracking open a printed book, the spine enjoy a good meal gleaned from a well- Jean began experimenting with computercrisp and the smell of ink assailing our thumbed cookbook, or a personal librarysenses. Or perhaps you treasure a vin- where one can curl up before a crackling38 AUGUST 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

MINIATURE BOOKSABOVE LEFT: Jean Day’s Make Believe shaped to look as if someone has just TOP: Bo Press’s Small Wonders is aMen & Women helped prepare youngsters gotten up and walked away, leaving the turn-of-the-century collection of wondersfor adulthood tasks. volume open. of the world.BELOW LEFT AND ABOVE: Jean Day’s ABOVE: Bo Press’s At the Flea Circusbooks, open and closed, are varied: birds, “I think antique books will always pop-up book is a best seller.halloween, fashions, fairies, and personal appeal to people for their rareness and BELOW: Bo Press’s top sellers.photo albums. Jean’s books are digital the ability to lose one’s self. Just as I lovedownloads customers print and make up. the feel of antique chromos with their oil felt she was re-inventing the wheel. The paint textures, books are not just able to final results not only filled her doll’sgraphics. She noticed when she printed be read but felt as well.” house but ultimately resulted in a miniout her designs the coloured pictures career.reminded her of children’s chromolitho- Jean’s albums and scrapbooks aregraphic books she had been collecting available as digital download project files “Most of my books have originalsince her 20s, dating from 1865 to the so they can be printed out as often as you content, but I’ve also done lots of poetryearly 1920s. like. Different images can also be used in and song books. Mostly I choose a sub- the cutout photo shapes. ject that intrigues me and I illustrate it Jean never considered doing anything with eighteenth- or nineteenth-centurywith them until Brooke Tucker taught Bo Press engravings.” One of her best-sellinga workshop in Jean’s new studio and West Virginia native Pat Sweet hassuggested she write a book. As a joke,Jean presented Brooke with a miniature always been a bibliophile and a doll’sbook based upon antique postcards, and house was the perfect excuse to createonce she began creating books she just a collection of miniature books. Aftercouldn’t stop! completing her custom Colonial Revival dollhouse, she went in search of beauti- “It was a passion and I felt wonder- ful books to fill it and soon realised herful sharing the beautiful illustrations that mini library needed better books than shewere in my antique books. I can spend could afford. With an MFA degree inhours sitting in my collectibles room costume design, she decided to employlooking through them and admiring the her costuming skills to create miniatureillustrations. I find making books very books.relaxing, almost meditative.” Classes in bookmaking and online Her Japanese books, based upon tutorials, along with her sewing skills,original woodcuts, and her fairy books, were tremendous help but at times sheAlice in Wonderland, and Night beforeChristmas are among her best sellers.They can be left open and the pagesMINICONTACTS Jean Day Miniatures: http://jdayminis.com Etsy Shop: jdayminis eBay Store: jdayminis D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D AUGUST 2014 39

MINIATURE BOOKS TOP AND LEFT: Angelika Oeckl’s selection of books. ABOVE: Angelika Oeckl’s pop-up book of fairy tales.illustrated books is Lost Cities, a his- its inhabitants from a thick German right kind.tory of abandoned and legendary towns. warehouse catalogue, equivalent to a As she works in the evenings to per-Her Flea Market pop-up and books on Sears catalogue.lizards, perpetual motion machines, and fect her art, Angelika recalls fondly howPunch and Judy are all best sellers. While making some books and games she played for weeks with that catalogue for a paper toy shop, Angelika shared creation. “I think with recreating mini “I’ve also branched out into making her pieces with her local mini group. paper toys I relive those days.”miniatures that have some connection to “Everyone loved them and I went homebooks, like globes, maps, and historical with a sizeable order. I quickly realised Ericka VanHornfurniture like medieval scribe’s desks.” that many people do not like to cut out Whether arriving by Floo powder these tiny figures and I just love it! ItAngelika Oeckl calms me, even after I’ve just worked or through the back wall of the Leaky As a child growing up in Bremen, thirteen hours at my real job as a dental Cauldron, Harry Potter fans discovered technician.” Ericka’s fantasy books at a time whenGermany, Angelika fell in love with mini- there was just nothing like it on the mar-ature vignettes that were displayed in a Her biggest challenge is finding paper ket. For readers familiar with her work,local museum. She was also drawn to thin enough to work in scale. Several lay- Ericka has made a huge impact on thebeautifully illustrated children’s books, ers of conventional paper can be bulky miniature world of fantasy, magic, andespecially the wonderful pop-up books and is difficult to fold. A stickler for make-believe, and her spell books andand carousel books. At ten, she and a detail, Angelika has experimented with other spooky notions have spawned manyfriend created an entire doll’s house and all sorts of papers before finding just the copycats over the years.40 AUGUST 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

MINIATURE BOOKS LEFT: Ericka VanHorn’s magical offerings. books began as a bet on the occasion of BELOW: Ericka’s Steampunk book. her husband gifting her with a wonderful BOTTOM: Ericka’s newest Comets book pop-up book. “‘Let’s see you make that is perfect for a scientific library. in miniature,’ he dared, and so I did!” right or wrong look.” Sara’s handcrafted books have varying Leather, brass, wood, themes: codices, manuscripts, children’s velvet, paper, charms, classics, and her popular children’s popup chains, locks and keys, books. In fact, collecting full-size popup books is a favourite of hers, particularly jewellery and clock by late 1800’s to early 1900’s American parts, and polymer illustrators. have all been used at one time or another. Behind each book goes hours of research to ensure the book’s bindings Ericka sells her are appropriate to its era. Often more books individually time and money are spent in the research or as part of one-of-a- and search for proper materials than in kind tables loaded with accoutrements the creation process itself. for wizards, witches, vampires, and relics hunters. For Ericka, “Miniature books Her book images are downloaded are a way of showing what may be going from scanned images or the Internet, on in a doll’s or occupant’s mind when Photoshopped to create a three-dimen- they cannot speak.” sional image, then aged with paints and hand-bound. “I try to be as faithful as Sara Alvarez possible to the traditional bookmaking Barcelona native and IGMA Fellow methods, taking few liberties in adapting them to scale.” DHW Sara Alvarez Rovira has always loved tiny things. “I still do,” she laughs. “My RIGHT: Sara Alvarez’s car is a Smart; my two dogs are chihua- delightful pop-up castle. huas; even my beloved Roman-era city’s BELOW: Sara’s scientific medieval quarter is filled with tiny nar- and Steampunk row streets.” Her interest in miniature vignette. Ericka’s foray into miniatures beganwith a printer’s storage tray her grand-mother had filled with tiny treasures.Fascinated by the stories behind eachone, Ericka became enamoured withall things tiny. When she and her mumbuilt a doll’s house for her little sisterone Christmas, Ericka quickly comman-deered it and began to fill it with her ownhandmade treasures. Ericka adores creating fantasy items.“You can choose the style and there’s no D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D AUGUST 2014 41

SMALLER SCALESTake a peak a theincredible work oftalented makersminiaturecreating in tinySHOWCASEscales WITH MARTHA PUFF LEFT: Pumpkin Hollow kit #3426. Little pumpkin house with entryway (complete with tiny moon over the door), windows, and smokestack. 2” square base. BELOW: Rosewood kit #3475. Two-story house with attic and patriotic bunting, flag, and bow for the door. 2 1/4” tall, not including chimney.Landscaping and wallpapers come included in the kit.•Phyllis Nishimori of Grandt Line Products ABOVE RIGHT: BELOW: Tudor-style House with Sandy Shores Beach laser-cut wood parts, printedinitially designed The Crossings Series of 1:144 House kit #3427. paper shingles, plastic cobble-doll’s houses for miniaturists who were looking Cottage with front stone walkway, resin cast fire-to add some fun miniatures to the interior of porch, lattice, and place and chimney, 1:144 scale.their twelfth-scale houses. They plan to add a stairs. Comes with Landscaping not included. (Alsobarbershop and pet shop to their 1/48th scale lighthouse wallpaper, comes in 1/48th scale.)City Sidewalks Series. “We’d also like to tiny boat, and wind-add to our quarter-scale Fairyland Series— sock.probably the Three Little Pigs BuildingEmporium. In 1:144, we hope to add a MINICONTACTSvillage church and one fruit cottage.” Grandt Line ProductsBELOW: Little Apple Annie kit #3419, 1 3/4” tall. Cottage 1040 B Shary Courtwith door, windows, and tiny awnings. Included are signs, Concord, CA 94518apples, little tree, and materials to construct the little fruit Tel: (925) 671-0143stand and do landscaping. Base is 3” square. Fax: 671-0806 Email: [email protected] AUGUST 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D or [email protected] www.grandtline.com

SMALLER SCALES SHOWCASE RIGHT AND BELOW LEFT: Second Hand Rose, a 1/48th scale shop kit. Dome on turntable base and furniture not included. RIGHT AND BELOW: Shop kit in 4” x 4” dome with turntable. Shown as a Music Shop with accessories available for pur- chase. Different shop signs also included. MINICONTACTS •Bruce and Judy Steinke of B J B J Miniatures Miniatures find inspiration for homes Bruce & Judy Steinke and furniture from real life. “We used 9927 S Falconview Dr to do completed structures and kits, but Sandy, UT 84092-3910 once people found out that our kits are so Email: [email protected] user friendly, they bought kits only. We Website: www.bjminis.com also sell furniture kits and some finished items. Our miniature goals are to keep having fun while introducing more people to our tiny world.” Photos taken at Good Sam show•Karen Cary of Karen Cary’s Miniatures, Californiacreates quarter-inch and 1:144-inch structures andfurnishings. “My latest design is a Europeanstyle Victorian era Toy shop. Inspiredby the work of Anton Pieck (1895-1987), a well known Dutchgraphic artist, it has a nostalgicfairy tale character. I amworking on two new housescomplete with furniture. Oneis a Victorian Lighthousewith living quarters and theother will be a surprise.”RIGHT: Mindy’s House ABOVE: Miss Ivy’s Cottage, a 1/48th scale kit.- Two story Gingerbread Furniture and accessories available. Fits in 5 1/2”Victorian type house with x 8” dome with turntable base (not included).attic,1:144 scale. D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D AUGUST 2014 43

PROJECTbuilding a MINI BOOKThis children’s book from the late 1800swill make a great addition to a kid’s roomor even a side-table in a Victorian home By Angelika OecklT he book Our Dollies is a picture puzzle book by Frederick Warne & Co. (best known for the Beatrix Potter books), London, 1880.Originally it came with a sheet of cutouts,which the child glued into white areas withinthe book. On mine, most of them werealready glued in, and I digitally fixed up themissing areas.YOU’LLneed I have another of the picture puzzle Step 2. Lay the ruler on a small box or books where I actually created the blank a roll of tape, just to keep it a little above spots and generated a cutout sheet as it the work surface. Lay the pages strip over was in the original, but it was a lot of work the ruler and line up the area between the and people seem to like fully illustrated second and third page over the edge of the pages more. So I don’t do this anymore. ruler. Rub your thumb over the line, creating a fold line. Do the same every second page. Step 1. Cut out the book pages (see P75) With the back of your fingernail, crease with a ruler and the X-Acto knife. Cut out these folds sharply. the book cover with the scissors or X-Acto knife, whichever you feel more comfortable cutting with.■ Book design (see Cutouts on page 75 for this design)■ Metal ruler■ X-Acto knife■ Regular scissors■ Small scissors■ Wallpaper glue (yes glue)■ Small, old, stiff brush44 AUGUST 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

PROJECTStep 3. Now you have created the moun-tain folds, and your pages should look likethis (bottom left).Step 4. Take the first page, and fold over back. Create a crease on both sides of the amount of wallpaper glue between yourits left edge so that it lines up with the first spine. Set aside to dry. fingers, and rub it over the edges of themountain fold; this creates a valley fold. Step 8. Unfold the pages strip and glue pages. Let dry thoroughly. It will keep theTake the first mountain fold and lay it over the backs of pages 2 and 3 together. Also pages close, but you still can carefully crackthe second mountain fold, as pictured, and glue 4 and 5, then 6 and 7. Crease the them open again if you wish. DHWso on. Again, crease all valley folds with the whole stack again. Then fan out the pagesback of your fingernail. and set aside to dry, as shown above. Other articlesStep 5. Because you lined up all themountain folds, you created a very clean If you liked this project, there areedge and all pages line up neatly. several related articles in this issue that would be worth checking out. • Page 24 - Another book project, this one by Jean Day • Page 38 - A gallery of bookmakers and the variety of work they produce • Page 74 - How to make little shelves to hold your books • Page 75 - CutoutsStep 6. Fold all the flaps on the bookcover back by folding them over the edgeof the ruler.Step 7. Brush the wallpaper glue on the Step 9. Apply glue to the backs of theinside of the flaps and glue them to the front and back pages and glue them to the inside of the book cover. Step 10. Carefully squeeze the spine from the side to round it. Close the book and weigh it down until com- pletely dry. Your book is done. If you want to keep the book tightly closed, you can clamp your book together, rub a tiny D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D AUGUST 2014 45

showNEWS ■ Share your show news and pictures - write to Show News, Dolls House World, Unit 5E, Park Farm, Chichester Road, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 0AG, or email [email protected] first time for Leah making lavendereverythingSandra Harding reports from the Dorking Showwhere new ground was broken in many areas by Sandra HardingThis was something new for many airy, there is a cafe, and the exhibitors all of us at the Wendy’s World show seemed to have enough space to lay out held at Dorking Halls in Surrey their considerable wares. in June.For organiser Wendy Hobday, this Many of our old friends were there, including a wide variety of doll’s houses,was her first “makers only” fair, a first including a modern house with “glass”at this venue for many of the exhibitors staircase by ABC, houses by Littleand certainly a first for me. As a bonus, Homes of England, The Dolls HouseHelen Holland was there signing her Builder, and of course Wendy’s old andbook about her Leonardslee Gardens pre-loved houses.project. We had beautifully crafted goodsThe venue is perfect for this sort of from Al’turn’ative Proportions, Criss-show, as there is plenty of free parking Cross Miniatures, Elizabeth’s Miniatureon Sundays, the large hall is open and World, The Flower lady, and Simon of ABC Houses Surrey Dolls House Club Art Forge, with whom my husband had his usual “technical” chat, leaving me to admire his fine silver and bronzes. There was every kind of doll one could wish for, from Tiny Treasures, World of my Own, Mollies Exclusive Design, and Mini Mannequins. To furnish and kit out your house, we had Moorhen Miniatures, Shepherd Miniatures, Stella Thomas, Sue Osbourne, Yvonne’s Dollshouse and Wood Supplies, plus much more. On top of that there were two clubs showing off their considerable skills. The Gatwick Dolls House Club was holding demonstrations for the public, and had a fine show of work created by Barbara Hoyle and others. The Surrey Dolls House Club was showing work by Stephen and Mel, and I will be doing46 AUGUST 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

Mollies Exclusive Designs SHOW NEWS Criss Cross Miniatures Yvonne’s Dollshousea feature on both of these clubs very Medieval Morselsshortly. There were also demonstrationsthroughout the day from A Basket of... ing coat for my bride’s shop, aand Wood Supplies. basket of eggs from A Basket of.... and bread and a barrel of My purchases this time were a water-colour painting from Just Ann & Billfor my cottage, a Dateman’s book byEdward Lear for my grandson, a hang-A Basket Of... fish from Medieval Morsels, both for my Tudor house. Considering that several of the exhibitors had dropped out due to ill health (and having sold so much stock at Kensington!) the room was pretty busy. Wendy hopes to make this an annual event and dates for this will be announced very soon. For further details of Wendy’s World fairs and shows email [email protected] or telephone 01895 834348. DHW D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D AUGUST 2014 47

FEATUREBirthday trip led Barbarato her dream jobHow one woman fell in love with miniaturesand went on to to launch her own rangeof contemporary miniature furniture By Barbara Squier, owner of Lee’s Line, inc.M any years ago a friend of it and was absolutely, completely fasci- From then on I spent every spare mine wanted to buy a doll’s nated! It was Brooke Tucker’s “Interior minute working on miniatures. I house for her daughter for Design in Miniature” by Anne Day explored all the local miniature shops, her birthday. She found a Smith. I could not believe the pictures; attended local miniature shows and vis-doll’s house shop in Seattle, Mr Peepers, how realistic her miniature creations ited miniature stores when I travelled.and asked if I would go with her to look were. I bought the book and then found I also took as many classes as I could.at them. out that Brooke lived in my area and I loved making room boxes and, like taught classes in her home. I took a class Brooke, was fascinated with contem- I wandered around, started leafing – what a blast it was - and that was it, I porary style. Eventually I took a classthrough a few magazines and then came was hooked! with Judy Williamson and learned howacross the book. I started looking though to make my first piece of furniture - an upholstered chair. Several years later, on a visit to a local miniature shop, The Dollhouse Cottage in Kirkland, Washington, I off-handedly asked the elderly owner if she had ever thought about selling. She said yes, and after many months of negotiations, I pur- chased her house and the store located on the property. I ran the store part-time while continuing to work my full-time job. Ironically, within a year the company I worked for closed and I was able to work full-time at the store. For the next seven years I ran the shop with the help of many loyal and dedicated miniature friends. We held a number of classes (including Brooke), organised club meet- ings and events and even created a huge doll’s house for Disney for their new theme park in Hong Kong. During that time I was approached by an international miniature furniture48 august 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D

MINICONTACTSLee’s Linewww.leesminis.com.Email: [email protected]: (425) 831-1599Fax: (425) 898-4481manufacturer about “repping” their line my new furniture collection in miniature each room of Lee’s Line furniture. Thisin the US. Although they had a very magazines and at the wholesale miniature allowed me to feed my creativity (thehigh quality, high-end line, based on shows. frustrated interior-designer in me) andmy experience, I saw a different need in show different ways my pieces could bethe market. Specifically I felt we really After a very helpful conversation with used in various miniature settings. I wasneeded a line of moderately priced doll’s Robin Betterly (and my love of room pleased to receive very positive feedback!house furniture in contemporary/modern boxes), I decided to market my piecesstyles. in a very different way. I created small With the success of my twelfth scale individual room setting/displays for A friend suggested I create my own (Continued on page 51)line. That was when the idea for Lee’sLine was first conceived. By the way, thecompany name is based on my father’sname and my middle name, Lee. Severalmonths and several trips to China tosource manufacturers and Lee’s Linebecame a reality. Eventually I sold TheDollhouse Cottage shop and was ableto devote full time to my new furniturebusiness. The original inspiration for my fur-niture pieces actually came from thefurniture in my own home. I had an Ikeabuffet with three wicker baskets whichI loved, and once I found a picture (ina Crate & Barrel catalogue) where theyused “X”s on some furniture, I was offand running. I designed my first piece,created the prototypes and startingworking on my first order. I decided tobecome a wholesaler and sell my line toretailers. I worked with Anne Gerdes todesign a website and began promoting D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D august 2014 49

SHOW NEWSEmma’s take overand takeawaysHow one show organiser has taken on thechallenge of building up miniature fairs inCornwall By Sandra HardingEmma …. decided she wanted to run some doll’s house fairs in point where she has started to really enjoy Cornwall, and once she makes it. Mind you, she does have her fiancé up her mind, she just gets on and Mark with her, putting up road signsdoes it. about the shows (Emma calls him her Advertisement Installation Operative).It all started when the local organiserdecided to retire. Emma approached reg-ular exhibitors and other local, talentedminiaturists and, sure enough, they wereall interested in joining her replacementshows. When attending other miniatureshows or other crafty events Emma isnot backward in coming forward in ask-ing if a stallholder would be interested incoming along to exhibit at her shows, andeven on the internet no one is safe!How easy that sounds, but in realityit’s been a lot of hard work to get to the50 AUGUST 2014 D O L L S H O U S E W O R L D