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Happy New Year to all! I hope that everyone had a most wonderful and safe holiday season. With the entry of 2008 comes a new year filled with new mini projects and I've been witness to a wonderful one that is currently coming to life; right in our very own forum community! The same artist that created Muddy End (featured below) is also working on the most delightful Alice in Wonderland vignette. It's so wonderful to see this project evolve and the detailing is out of this world. If you're not already a member of the ATM forum community, I extend you a heartfelt invite so that you can see for yourself the wonders of this project. Also starting in the new year is the prototype development of the next Heritage Doll Homes kit! Off the design table for several months now, the Eastlake Estate is coming to life! As our "flagship" kit, it's designed to impress even the most discriminating collector; without breaking the bank. Once the prototype is finished and all the design kinks ironed out, this wonderful kit will debut. Please watch for our first of many newsletters to go out later this Spring if you've already signed up. If not, just send us an email asking to be put on the newsletter list (please use "Newsletter" in the subject line). With all that said, I sign off for now and wish each and every one of you a most creative and prosperous New Year! Click here to contact us!
Come and enter the secret, mystical world that
is Muddy End! A delightful 1:12 scale masterpiece by our very
own Cate. Insurance for Your Miniatures Collection There are many renters and homeowners policies out there that will cover your miniatures collection, however, depending on your insurance company, you may need additional coverage to ensure your collection is suitably protected. It is always a good idea to document your entire miniatures collection with a list of items; including photos or even a video tape. Receipts for high valued items are also a good idea. Check with your insurance company for their specific requirements for covering your collection. Some companies may require an appraisal if any items in your collection have appreciated in value since their purchase. A miniatures museum is a great starting point in acquiring an appraisal of your collection! If your collection is so large and/or valuable that your standard renters or homeowners insurance coverage will not suffice, there are several companies specializing in insuring collectibles and it's possible your existing policy holder may be able to recommend one. There is a company that offers insurance coverage just for miniatures collections: When you get there, just click on Collectibles to find out about insuring your treasured collection! Mini Hints & Tips For attaching your mini artwork to the walls of your dollhouse, use two whole (or part of) male and female adhesive Velcro "spots". These can be obtained in many fabric stores. ? Fill pillows and cushions with dry tapioca ball. On beds and chairs, they will "flop" naturally and look beautiful. ? For naturally draped table coverings, wrap your table tightly in cling wrap. Spray the backside of your tablecloth or runner with hairspray or spray starch until wet and place on table over cling wrap, shaping the fabric with your fingers while using a hair dryer on low setting to dry it. Once dry, remove fabric from table and then take off cling wrap. Replace table cloth and Voila! ? Leftover wallpaper scraps make beautiful liners for the drawers of your mini furniture ? Real life textured wallpaper often comes in small enough patterns to be used in miniatures projects in 1:12 scale; specifically...beautiful decorated ceilings! Content Submissions: We are always on the lookout for new content for the Shop Talk Cafe. If you are interested in submitting a story, article, or project, please contact us HERE for information. |
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of java, or favorite beverage, and pull up a comfy chair! The All Things Mini Shop Talk Cafe is our new Newsletter/Bulletin Board of sorts for you to read up on all the latest and greatest in the miniatures world today! Updates will be done as time permits and as new information is received so check back often for new content.
All Things Mini is proud to announce its brand new line of 1:12 scale doll home kits. Exclusive ONLY to All Things Mini, these quality doll properties are constructed from sturdy MDF (medium density fiberboard) and adorned with quality components from several manufacturers to ensure generations of enjoyment. Later this year the ATM Design Team will be implemented in the All Things Mini Forum Community so that consumers can see first hand the versatility of these wonderful kits as each Design Team member assembles, decorates, and finishes their own version of these new doll homes. To learn more about the Heritage Doll Homes line of kits, just click on the logo above.
Vintage Victorian doll house woodworks has been supplying professional and amateur doll house builders world wide since 1994. Enjoy the look of vintage 1800's Victorian era design gingerbread and bric-a-brac woodworks on your 1": 1' and 1/2": 1' scale doll houses. Victorian doll house woodworks are cut to the exact miniature of the original 1800's designs. Your imagination and their doll house woodworks will create a family heirloom and complete your Victorian doll house dream home. With all the synthetic materials on the market today nothing matches the beauty of a real wood doll house with all the wood doll house miniature trims. Their line of doll house supplies include gable ends, doors, porch trim, brackets, running trim, spandrels, custom sign shop and indoor items, like cornices and shelves. Victorian doll house woodworks are cut from Premium Russian Baltic Birch, which is sanded and ready to finish to your liking. Some of their trims are cut from solid Walnut, Oak and Maple which is finished front and back with a furniture grade lacquer finish. Stop by Vintage Victorian and take a peek at their wonderful inventory!
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Founded by Noni the Great Oz, the GSOLFOT Miniatures Club (a Yahoo Group) is a tight-knit community of miniaturists from around the globe. GSOLFOT stands for Green Sock on Left Foot on Tuesdays. Club members happily and proudly wear a green sock on their left foot each and every Tuesday and during events such as Camp Green Sock. It's all about the Sock! Miniatures speak is plentiful and the members also pride themselves on the virtual fantasy world in which they dwell inside castle walls, consorting with dragons and mischievous mascots running amok! World Domination is the name of the game and you'll find many interesting people in this group; for instance, Granny Rat who lives in an egg! Membership is by invitation only from Noni the Great Oz as there is a limit on active members to keep the group more like a "family" environment. Interested parties can send a request to join the community to Noni by visiting http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheGSOLFOTClub/. But heed one warning ye wary visitor...if you receive an invitation from Noni the Great Oz to enter the great walls of the castle, always make sure that you include GSOLFOT in your signature where ever you go! Noni the Great Oz is all knowing and all seeing. Do not be caught without your GSOLFOT signature or you just might be sent to wash dirty socks or mop up dragon snot from the dungeon stairways! To find out more about this delightful group of furkling castle dwellers, please visit the official GSOLFOT website at http://www.gsolfot.com! |
