Miniature Review

THE MINIATURE REVIEW
Dollhouse kits aren't the only miniature kits on the market today. We will be featuring first hand reviews of miniatures kits from several manufacturers as an informative tool for beginners and collectors alike. If you are a maker of a miniature kit and would like it reviewed, please contact us at allthingsmini2004@yahoo.com.

Bathrobe Set
by The Craft Pack Company

Rating: 6.5 out of 10

The graphics are beautiful and the photo showing what the kit was for and how it could be displayed once created was clear and accurate. Our only concern regarding the description on the packaging was that perhaps it should be stated more clearly that the items are suitable for display only.

The contents were in pristine and perfect condition. Very white!

The directions are quite easy to understand. A diagram or two wouldn’t hurt for some of the more difficult to understand steps. I found myself returning to and rereading the instructions several times to make sure I was doing what was intended. The patterns themselves were very clear and well labelled.

The kit went together very well; though I should’ve exercised more patience with the glue drying time.

Bloomin' Easy Pink Rose Flower Kit

by Bonnie Lavish

Rating: 10 out of 10

The kit arrived in excellent condition with all necessary flower parts. The only additional material needed was glue.

The instructions were very easy to understand for a beginner or a pro. It was a simple process of sliding the flower parts and leaves onto a wire and gluing between the pieces. The product lives up to its name as it was "bloomin' easy" to put together. There was also additional notes on how to embellish your flowers once they were completed which I thought was a nice touch. The finished roses were very real looking and would make a wonderful addition to any mini scene. We highly recommend this kit.

Rating: 9 out of 10
ATM Staff Member Review

The packaging was clear and colorful and the contents were in perfect condition. The photo could've been a little more clear, but the roses are enticing! The directions are very easy to understand and encouragingly optimistic!

The kit went together extremely well and the punched out paper came away well. At first sliding the tiny hole in the paper over the thread-wrapped wire was a bit tricky, but it got easier. Also wrapping/twisting the first tight little bud of petals was the toughest set, they all got easier from there, and more exciting as the beautiful roses took shape. I would definitely buy this kit. I had a wonderful time making them and would love to do more!

I think they are beautiful and very life-like. I may yet touch up the edges with a bit of dark pink paint (an option they suggest), but they are very lovely as is too.

Luxury Corset Set
by The Craft Pack Company

Rating: 10 out of 10

The kit arrived in excellent condition with all necessary materials and very clear instructions on how to put it together.

A beginner or pro could put this kit together very easily. Your only wait time is for allowing the glue to dry. The finished corset and garter are a very nice lingerie set for your mini boudoir. This kit is definitely recommended.

Wedding Memories Box
by The Craft Pack Company

Rating: 5 out of 10

The kit arrived in excellent condition with a picture of the finished project on the front and the instructions and materials to make the kit inside. There were templates for making the base of the box and the cover. The instructions on where to cut and where to fold were a little confusing since there were no obvious markings to instruct a beginner on how to start. There was another slight problem with instructions when told to glue lace around the base of the box. One would assume it was to be placed on the outside since the picture did not show it on the inside. The directions for making the fan were very clear so it presented no problem. We think if the box instructions were made clearer for a novice it would be an easier kit to put together. Also the picture on the package shows a top view, a side view would be helpful. Overall it made a nice keepsake miniature.

Three Piece Underwear Set
by The Craft Pack Company

Rating: 7 out of 10

The graphics were just lovely and the photo showing what the kit was for was clear and accurate. Description was complete and clearly worded. The contents were in perfect condition and the directions are quite easy to understand. A little bit of experience sewing clothing would be useful when attempting this kit. The patterns themselves were very clear and well labelled. The kit went together well; considering my lack of mini-sewing expertise.

	Bathrobe Set by The Craft Pack Company Rating: 6.5 out of 10 The graphics are beautiful and the photo showing what the kit was for and how it could be displayed once created was clear and accurate. Our only concern regarding the description on the packaging was that perhaps it should be stated more clearly that the items are suitable for display only. The contents were in pristine and perfect condition. Very white! The directions are quite easy to understand. A diagram or two wouldn’t hurt for some of the more difficult to understand steps. I found myself returning to and rereading the instructions several times to make sure I was doing what was intended. The patterns themselves were very clear and well labelled. The kit went together very well; though I should’ve exercised more patience with the glue drying time.
	Bloomin' Easy Pink Rose Flower Kit by Bonnie Lavish Rating: 10 out of 10 The kit arrived in excellent condition with all necessary flower parts. The only additional material needed was glue. The instructions were very easy to understand for a beginner or a pro. It was a simple process of sliding the flower parts and leaves onto a wire and gluing between the pieces. The product lives up to its name as it was "bloomin' easy" to put together. There was also additional notes on how to embellish your flowers once they were completed which I thought was a nice touch. The finished roses were very real looking and would make a wonderful addition to any mini scene. We highly recommend this kit. Rating: 9 out of 10 ATM Staff Member Review The packaging was clear and colorful and the contents were in perfect condition. The photo could've been a little more clear, but the roses are enticing! The directions are very easy to understand and encouragingly optimistic! The kit went together extremely well and the punched out paper came away well. At first sliding the tiny hole in the paper over the thread-wrapped wire was a bit tricky, but it got easier. Also wrapping/twisting the first tight little bud of petals was the toughest set, they all got easier from there, and more exciting as the beautiful roses took shape. I would definitely buy this kit. I had a wonderful time making them and would love to do more! I think they are beautiful and very life-like. I may yet touch up the edges with a bit of dark pink paint (an option they suggest), but they are very lovely as is too.
	Luxury Corset Set by The Craft Pack Company Rating: 10 out of 10 The kit arrived in excellent condition with all necessary materials and very clear instructions on how to put it together. A beginner or pro could put this kit together very easily. Your only wait time is for allowing the glue to dry. The finished corset and garter are a very nice lingerie set for your mini boudoir. This kit is definitely recommended.
	Wedding Memories Box by The Craft Pack Company Rating: 5 out of 10 The kit arrived in excellent condition with a picture of the finished project on the front and the instructions and materials to make the kit inside. There were templates for making the base of the box and the cover. The instructions on where to cut and where to fold were a little confusing since there were no obvious markings to instruct a beginner on how to start. There was another slight problem with instructions when told to glue lace around the base of the box. One would assume it was to be placed on the outside since the picture did not show it on the inside. The directions for making the fan were very clear so it presented no problem. We think if the box instructions were made clearer for a novice it would be an easier kit to put together. Also the picture on the package shows a top view, a side view would be helpful. Overall it made a nice keepsake miniature.
	Three Piece Underwear Set by The Craft Pack Company Rating: 7 out of 10 The graphics were just lovely and the photo showing what the kit was for was clear and accurate. Description was complete and clearly worded. The contents were in perfect condition and the directions are quite easy to understand. A little bit of experience sewing clothing would be useful when attempting this kit. The patterns themselves were very clear and well labelled. The kit went together well; considering my lack of mini-sewing expertise.