Talented Miniaturists Shine at the 2025 Good Sam Showcase

November 3, 2025November 3, 20251 Comment

Each year talented miniaturists exhibit their exciting creations at The Good Sam Showcase of Miniatures. Enjoy this slideshow of the 2025 exhibitions.

Thank you to Rhona Lee for the video.

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Miniatures by Lynn Hamel

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Lynn Hamel is a very talented miniaturist from Rancho Murieta, California. As a child, she was always interested in little things. She collected dolls and tiny glass animals. In the early ‘80s, she told her husband that she wanted a dollhouse. He surprised her with plans for a dollhouse, a gift certificate to the Elegant Dollhouse, and a membership to NAME (National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts) in 1982. She started a club in the early ‘80s and has been an avid miniaturist since then. She is a lifetime member of NAME and continues to support the organization.

Lynn has worked on many state days in the Sacramento area. She has also worked on the committees for the NAME regional houseparties. She has taught workshops at both national and regional houseparties and was always eager to help others with ideas and suggestions for completing projects. She was in several clubs like Quarter Persuasion and Folsom Fiesta and has shared her passion with others. She is always an inspiration to all of us who have worked on mini projects with her. She continues to share her ideas and techniques with other miniaturists in our area.

Lynn and her sister Sherry Jordan made this cottage on books as a centerpiece for the 1996 Regional Convention in Sacramento, California.

Lynn has completed all the NAME Day projects, which was started as a special “Members Only” project in 2010. Lynn would often complete the projects in several scales. If you look closely at some of the pictures, you can see several projects done in this manner.

In addition to NAME Day projects, Lynn has completed many others that are neatly displayed all over her house.

A 1” scale model of the NAME House in in Carmel, Indiana. It was created by the Home Free Committee as a fundraiser for NAME. The 1/144” house on the left side of this house was created by Debbie Young years later as part of the 2023 Memory Box.

Update on the Miniature Club in the North Bay

May 10, 2024May 8, 2024Leave a comment

The new club in the North Bay is now known as Wine Country Miniature Society. During the April meeting, club members tried out various techniques and materials to create 1:12 and 1:48 stained glass pieces. Attendees brought projects to work on and shared some recently finished pieces.

Aimee added a frame to the stained glass window she created during the club meeting. The frame was created using a plastic salad container and metal tape.

Rafael demonstrated making stained glass using lead tape.

Jennifer and Rafael show the stained glass piece they created during the meeting.

Billie worked on a chest of drawers kit.

Stacey showed these Spring cookies that she created.

Bev worked on the spiral staircase workshop offered through create.miniatures.org.

Come join us! The club is open to all miniaturists, regardless of skill and scale.

The next meeting will be Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Santa Rosa, CA. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own projects to work on and a snack to share.

At the next club meeting on May 19, Aimee will be sharing techniques for creating floors.

For more information about Wine Country Miniature Society, contact Barbara Thornton-Hill (the NAME State Representative for the North Bay area).

Miniatures by Aimee Laird

May 2, 2024April 24, 2024Leave a comment

Aimee lives in Vallejo, CA, and is a member of the miniatures club in the North Bay. She will be a dealer at the upcoming Miniatures in the Wine Country Show in Lodi, CA.

Aimee aged these tile floors and grouted with stucco paste. The raised tiles came on a plastic sheet.

A wood place mat was used for the wood floors. Aimee cut the pieces to size, sanded the finish off of the wood, and aged/scuffed and stained the floor.

Additional Photos of Maureen Fukushima’s Miniature Roombox

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In response to requests, Maureen has provided photos of the bamboo dishes that she received from Larry Herman. The original post and photos of Maureen’s roombox is available here.

Miniature Roombox by Maureen Fukushima

April 27, 2024April 24, 20244 Comments

Maureen, from Hawai’i, created this Kozy Korner piece from a NAME project. She commissioned Dale Chimel to make the cushions for the benches, the curtains and the rug. Larry Herman gave Maureen the bamboo dishes which inspired the color scheme.

The Hobby Builder’s Supply roombox kit was embellished with a faux window made by Maureen. Ray Haake created the matching chairs for the table, the tea cart and the shelves. Maureen collected teapots especially for this project; including pieces from Janice Crawley, Hermania Anslinger, Valerie Casson and others. Marsha Hedrick made a tea set to match the bamboo dishes. The battery operated lights are from Sutton Miniatures.

Miniature Flowers by Donald Barnes

April 19, 2024April 10, 2024Leave a comment

Don is creating floral arrangements for his miniature florist shop. He lives in Hilo, Hawai’i, and belongs to the Hilo Minihunes (menehunes are Hawaiian versions of leprechauns).

Don handmade the flowers using Post-it Notes and punches.

Miniature Tea Shop by Larry and Betty Herman

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Larry and Betty own a miniature business, Itty Bitty Builder, in Walnut Creek, California. They have created this tea shop for own their enjoyment.

Betty states, “We’ve always enjoyed going to tea shops, so we wanted to create a miniature tea shop of my own. This one evolved from very simple to, in my humble opinion, an elegant one. I named It ‘Eliza’s Tea Shoppe,’ after my grandmother, Eliza. I really enjoyed working on it and acquiring such pretty items for it. Some of the dolls came from England which made it special.”

“My ancestry is full English, even though I don’t remember having tea with my grandmother (however, I was only 17 when she passed away). She did a lot of handwork, including tatting, so I thought the lacy tablecloths worked well. I collected items over the years before I actually started working on the tea shop. It was so much fun!! We acquired the plywood shell and my husband, Larry, modified it with the addition of the windows, door, and completed the interior and exterior including the verdigris patina roof and marble floor. The stained glass window was made by Barbara Sabia. Other artisans include Valerie Casson, Carl Bronson, Beate, and Pete Acquisto. The chandeliers were made by Jason Getzen.”

Miniature Scenes by Margaret Gordus

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Margaret is a member of Our Little Mini Club in Chico/Paradise and the Tinker Belles in Fresno, California.

Name Day 2022 1:12 Memory Box. Many of the items were created from kits artists made up for the Name Day project.

Margaret made this 1:12 horse stable made for her daughter who has loved horses most of her life. There is a picture of her daughter, Pam in the winning circle with her racehorse. Pam was six years old when she started taking English style riding lessons and owned 3 racehorses.

Margaret created a 1:12 Harry Potter roombox for her granddaughter. Professor Snape is teacher of potions at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry. His clothes were handsewn by Margaret’s daughter-in-law, who is not a miniaturist.

Most of Flowers and plants were made in a Zoom classes given by Deb Laue from Dragonfly International.

Club happenings in the North Bay

March 29, 2024April 10, 2024Leave a comment

The second meeting of the mini club in the North Bay brought out miniaturists intent on sharing and socializing. Attendees learned some new techniques and spent time on their own projects—all while getting to know fellow miniaturists.

Barbara Thornton-Hill shared techniques to create the appearance of stone, brick, and wood using foam.

Club members brought their own projects to work on and to share:

Rafael created a Spring basket during the club meeting.

Billie continued to embroider embellishments on this bed cover.

Carol started landscaping a scene made with a Robin Betterley kit.

The club is open to all miniaturists, regardless of skill and scale. The next meeting will be Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Santa Rosa, CA. Carol will be sharing techniques to create realistic-looking stained glass and bring along materials for attendees to make their own piece in 1:12 or 1:48 scale.

For more information about the club, contact Barbara Thornton-Hill (the NAME State Representative for the North Bay area).

Check out this Little Free Art Gallery

January 27, 2021January 26, 2021Leave a comment

Photo by Winnie Westergard; The Washington Post

In Seattle, an artist has created a little free art gallery where visitors are encouraged to leave and take miniature sized artwork.

Read the full article on thewashingtonpost.com.

Margaret Gordus: Remakes of Projects Lost in the Camp Fire

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Using gifts from miniature friends, Margaret was able to complete these projects that she lost in the 2018 Camp Fire.

Margaret writes:
Members of “the miniature world” made it possible for me to complete the little girl’s room, toy shop & Oriental room. There are no truer words than, “Only through sharing can we really enjoy our treasures.”

Margaret’s club had made the gypsy wagon as a project. Club member, Melba Wellsfry, gave Margaret an unfinished wagon, which Margaret completed as a gift for her son.

The little girl’s room includes a NAME Day project.

This corner room box showcases NAME Day kits.

Debra Taylor: Miniature Weaving and Dolls

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Debra shared the following description of her projects:
“This is weaving fabric on a 4-shaft floor loom that I am using with miniatures. I am using a very fine white silk yarn (60/2) for the warp and commercial (30/2) and my handspun silk yarn for the weft. This is an overshot pattern called ‘Mirrored Minarets’ from A Handweaver’s Pattern Book by Marguerite Davison.”

Two dolls (Li’l Sis and Baby Sis) that Debra dressed during an Itty Bitties meeting, facilitated by Deb Laue.

Kathy Burlingame: Kitchen in a Beach Cottage

August 20, 2020August 23, 2020Leave a comment

Kathy shared the following description of her project:
“I’ve been renovating a Lafayette house this past year and finally put the kitchen together. I put together the cabinets and created the “quartz” countertop in January/February. In the past few months finished the wiring and the rest of the room. I called it the Beach Cottage.”

Kathy is a member of the Itty Bittie’s Club.

Ynez Fritsch: Quarter Scale Dutch House

August 20, 2020August 23, 2020Leave a comment

Ynez shared the following description of her project:
“This is a quarter scale Dutch house circa 1790. A fun project. These houses were a table project for the 2020 Portland Houseparty. Many of the wonderful items inside the house came from swaps by table mates. When the houseparty was cancelled, Carol Pitman, our table hostess, collected and distributed the swaps so that we could finish our houses during quarantine. I, like so many others, was so disappointed that we were not able to attend the houseparty – this was to be my first. Looking forward to 2021.”

Laura Seibert: Quarter Persuasion Project

August 4, 2020August 3, 2020Leave a comment

Laura Seibert’s quarter scale, lavender, little girl’s bedroom.

Laura shared the following description of her project:
“The Quarter Persuasion club made these ‘potting sheds’ over three years ago. Anne Walker designed the project, and cut the room box pieces for everyone in the group. I am not always prompt in finishing projects.”
“I was finally able to buy the doll I have been planning to buy for two years to complete this ‘lavender little girl’s bedroom’ in May, from Julie Stevens. I now have four of her dolls, and her teddy bear duo (panda bear and polar bear).“

Netta Gilboa: Exhibit from Good Sam Show

February 13, 2020February 18, 2020Leave a comment

“The Tea Trolley Room” by Netta Gilboa.

Rhona Lee: Exhibit from Good Sam Show

February 6, 2020January 18, 2020Leave a comment

“Ava Crain-Bee Shed” by Rhona Lee.

Interior of the “Ava Crain-Bee Shed” by Rhona Lee.

Side of the “Ava Crain-Bee Shed” by Rhona Lee.

Gabriele Layne: Exhibit from Good Sam Show

January 30, 2020January 18, 2020Leave a comment

Small scale shops by Gabriele Layne. Gabriele states, “This was a challenge for me – trying to make items in such a small scale to fit on the shelves.”

Exhibits from the 2019 Good Sam Show

January 19, 2020January 18, 2020Leave a comment

The 2019 Good Sam Show took place September 12-13, 2019 in San Jose, California. An exhibit of the work of local miniaturists was on display in the hallway of the show.

The next Good Sam Show will take place October 3-4, 2020. More info

“Farm Stand” by Laura Johnson. This was created in a workshop at the NAME Sacramento houseparty. Laura is a member of the Mini Attics.

“Hopsing Lee Chinese Laundry” by Moonyeen Moller. This scene represents a laundry located in 1950’s-era San Francisco. The doll is by Sharon Cariola.

“Room in a Teapot” by Paula Holm. This project was a workshop at the NAME Greenville convention.

Fourth of July fireworks collection by Nancy Peters. Nancy and her husband are pyrotechnicians. The rockets are reproductions of real rockets.

“Our First Grandchild” by Ruth Heisch. This was a MiniCals workshop that Ruth remade for her granddaughter-in-law’s birthday.

“Ms. Trelawny’s House” by Garry Silberstein. The Trelawny House is an historic house in Portland. The house was a project from the Portland Small Scales houseparty. Garry is a member of the MiniAttics.

“Ava Crain-Bee Shed” by Rhona Lee.

“Boat House” by June Mohn

Small Scale Shops by Gabriele Layne. Gabriele states, “This was a challenge for me – trying to make items in such a small scale to fit on the shelves.”

“Birds of a Feather” by Barbara Jones. Barbara states, “How could I resist these mallard ducklings in the scene by Beth Freeman Kane!” The scene in a lantern contains osa orange wood from Barbara’s woodpile.

“Friendship Hutch” by Juanita Landa.

“Margo” by Juanita Landa. This was the first doll that Juanita dressed and wigged. She took part in the Good Sam Academy Class taught by Dana Burton.

“Gingerbread Visions” by Carol Walls. The sideboard is from a class with Carlene Brown. The gingerbread dollhouse is from the 2012 NAME houseparty in Portland. Carol is a member of the Mini Attics.

Pictures from the MiniCals Potting Bench Workshop

May 8, 2019May 2, 2019Leave a comment

On Saturday, April 13th, 2019, MiniCals club hosted an adorable potting bench vignette with everything needed to complete the project. Participants learned to macrame a hanging basket and fern, created a flat of seedlings, and decorated a gardening hat. The potting table included lots of accessories.

Lynn Elliot

Ann Villalobos

Pat Evans

Juanita Landa

Su Sterling and Darlene Hsles

MiniCals will be hosting a workshop to make lemon treats from polymer clay with Jasmin Schwarz, on May 18, 2019. The workshop is sold out.

Photos from the MiniCals Sideboard Workshop

February 21, 2019February 19, 2019Leave a comment

The MiniCals miniature club hosted a workshop taught by Carlene Brown on February 16, 2018. The workshop participants created seasonal sideboards with their choice of graphics.

Carlene has been a dealer at the Good Sam Showcase of Miniatures and
offers both completed staged and unfinished sideboards and market stalls, along with accessories.

Thank you to Rhona Lee for the photos of the participants and completed prototypes.

The MiniCals will be offering more workshops and a flea market this Spring. See the N2 Region calendar for more info.

Marge and Meg Milani

Betty Jang

Carlene Brown taught the seasonal sideboards workshop.

Carol Walls

Trish Weber

Sharon Mossman and Karen Tomajan

Barbara Adams

Laura Johnson: A Project Entitled, “Boo!”

October 31, 2018September 19, 2018Leave a comment

Laura Johnson finished this workshop from the 2017 Sacramento houseparty. She calls it, “Boo!”

Moonyeen Moller: Flowers for the Soul

October 18, 2018October 1, 20181 Comment

Moonyeen Moller’s interpretation of a MiniCals class. Doll by Sharon Cariola.

Lisa Holm: Petalstone

October 11, 2018September 19, 20182 Comments

Lisa states, “I started this project July 25th and could not stop working on it. Now I just need to invent a shrink ray so I can move in!”

The house was exhibited at the 2017 Good Sam Show.

Lisa Holm created the 1:48 scale, “Petalstone.”

Barbara Adams: Marilynn’s Sewing Cupboard

September 27, 2018September 19, 2018Leave a comment

Barbara constructed this NAME Day 2017 Armoire Project for the NAME Day workday in Morgan Hill, CA. The event was hosted by MiniCals and Through the Looking Glass clubs on Sept. 30, 2017.

Barbara’s 1:12 scale armoire is full of sewing notions.

Sherie Hurd: “La Petite Artiste”

September 13, 2018September 4, 2018Leave a comment

Sherie Hurd recently finished this French inspired project. She writes,

“For the past year or so, I have purchased quite a few C’est La Vie kits [True2Scale] as well as lighting components as I work on finishing and furnishing a quarter scale piece that incorporates the best of the best – the late Karen Cary’s French Quarter Vieux Carre and a variety of small scale furniture and accessory artists extraordinaire, along with a dear friend’s (Bill Gittins) fine art.

Karen’s Vieux Carre structure had signage for “La Petite Artiste,” and I always envisioned including a piece or two of Bill’s work. (My husband and I own several in real life, so naturally those would be fun to incorporate.) Then came the Santa Rosa wildfires almost a year ago, and Bill Gittins and his wife, Pat, lost their home along with all of the pieces Bill had painted for Art Trails later that month. Suddenly, La Petite Artiste became the showcase for the Gittins Gallery.

[La Petite Artiste] also showcases an art table and easel kits by Robin Betterley, flowers and plants by Susan Karatjas, and several table kits by Karen Benson. There are two adorable little shih tzus by Barbara Ann Meyer.”

Sherie used the late Karen Cary’s French Quarter Vieux Carre for her project.

Miniature versions of paintings done by Sherie’s friend, Bill Gittins.

Pat Iannucci: Mini Greenhouse Project

July 26, 2018July 24, 2018Leave a comment

Pat and her sister took a workshop with Fern Vasi at the Dallas show in May. They each dressed and wigged a 1″ scale garden lady. Then they created greenhouse scenes using an Ikea miniature greenhouse. The potting bench was made from scratch following an article from Dollhouse Miniatures magazine.

Pat is from Livermore, CA and her sister lives in Texas. They Skype several times a week to work on projects, primarily in quarter scale.

Pat and her sister created dolls in a class with Fern Vasi.

Hat Box Projects from Benicia Mini Magic Club

July 19, 2018July 16, 2018Leave a comment

Benicia Mini Magic Club finished these one inch scale scenes in 10” cardboard boxes.

A little interior/exterior scene complete with a kitty on a screen door was created by Karen Tomajan.

Margo Spaulding turned her hat box into an Egyptian tomb.

Suzanne Harrington-Cole’s garden store.

Ruth Heisch: Porch from MiniCals Workshop

June 7, 2018May 29, 2018Leave a comment

Ruth created this 1″ scale project in the MiniCals Back Porch Workshop. The workshop was held in Morgan Hill, CA.

A back porch created by Ruth Heisch.

Back Porch by Ruth Heisch.

Photos from the MiniCals Porch Workshops

May 24, 2018Leave a comment

Early this year, the MiniCals club hosted 3 workshops entitled, “The Back Porch.” Participants met at M&L Precision in Morgan Hill, CA, to create 1″ scale scenes.

Two of the finished porch projects are shown below.

Carlene Brown created this porch scene with handpainted leaf designs on the shutters and stairs.

Liz Driver finished her back porch to include a place to enjoy a refreshing drink.

Margaret Gordus: “Christmas Roombox from Folsom Fiesta Workshop

April 10, 2018April 4, 20182 Comments

Margaret started this 1″ scale roombox at the Folsom Fiesta Workshop. The quilt on the wall was created by her work supervisor, who is not a miniaturist.

Projects from the True2Scale Succulents Workshop

February 8, 2018January 29, 2018Leave a comment

On January 27, True2Scale hosted a 1″ scale Succulents and Accessories Workshop in Petaluma, CA. Participants made container gardens with tiny succulents. The next workshop will take place in June, and focus on the Succulent Potting Bench.

Ana painted succulents in cheerful colors.

Karen Tomajan’s containers are being filled with succulents.

Suzanne Harrington-Cole blended soft colors together on her succulents in a muffin tin.

Participants created succulents in container gardens at the True2Scale workshop.

Finished projects from the January DT&M Pocket Party Class

February 1, 2018January 29, 20181 Comment

On January 24, Dollhouses, Trains and More shop in Novato, CA, hosted their first in the 2018 series of Pocket Party Classes. Participants created scenes on re-purposed railroad cars.

Karen decided to have a party.

Aimee showed her new love of baseball.

Donita decide to go out and play.

Shirleigh’s love of music came to life in her Graveyard Jug Band.

Maria got back to work.

Dollhouses, Trains and More will be hosting classes in February and March under the direction of Maria, the Mini Dept. Manager. The theme will be “tea.” For more info, visit the DT&M blog.

Rhona Lee: The Grand Ballroom

December 14, 2017October 24, 2017Leave a comment

“The Grand Ballroom” is Rhona Lee’s tribute to the creative genius of Bluette Meloney.

“The Grand Ballroom” was designed by Bluette Meloney and completed by Rhona Lee. Rhona states, “This majestic room depicts the far end of an opulent hotel ballroom, featuring three back-lighted stained glass windows, two balconies and a faux marble floor.” Rhona exhibited the piece at the Good Sam Show.

Meg Milani: John Muir’s Cabin

December 7, 2017October 24, 2017Leave a comment

John Muir’s cabin created by Meg Milani

Meg created this exhibit based on John Muir’s simple cabin located near the base of Yosemite Falls. This is a revised project from the Folsom Fiesta State Day. Meg is a member of the Mini Attic Miniature Club and exhibited the cabin at the Good Sam Showcase of Miniatures.

Susan Osze: Exhibits from Good Sam Show

November 30, 2017October 24, 2017Leave a comment

“Penny for Your Thoughts” exhibited by Susan Osze at the Good Sam Showcase of Miniatures.

Susan stated, “Pensive Fairy is from the Amy Brown Collection. Made me think of what she must be wishing for.”

“Painted Lady” by Susan Osze.

This Victorian facade is inspired by the Painted Ladies of San Francisco.

Larry Herman: German Market Stall

November 23, 2017October 24, 20171 Comment

Larry Herman created this Gluhwein market stall.

Larry exhibited his market stall at the Good Sam Showcase of Miniatures. Larry explained, “In December, Betty and I went on a Christmas market tour on the Rhine River. In Speyer, Germany, we had Gluhwein (hot mulled wine) in a stall featuring a moose which sang, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer in German! It made quite an impression on me so I made this miniature stall from the memory. Our moose also sings, but be careful what you ask for!!”

Trish Billard: Tools and Supplies Toolbox

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Trish Billard created this tool tote in a workshop.

Trish Billard exhibited the “Tools and Supplies” toolbox at the Good Sam Showcase of Miniatures. Trish created the toolbox in a workshop hosted by Suzanne-Harrington Cole, in Vallejo, CA. Everyone in the workshop finished the toolbox differently. Trish’s toolbox was painted in trompe l’oeil style, a painting technique used to give the illusion of 3D.

Becky Seward: Playing in Mommy’s Room

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Becky Seward exhibited, “Playing in Mommy’s Room” at the Good Sam Show.

Becky explained, “This roombox was won as a NAME houseparty helper in Seattle. It was decorated with furniture and accessories that were collected over the years. The bed was purchased in 1979.”

Nancy Peters: Day of the Dead

October 31, 2017October 24, 2017Leave a comment

“Day of the Dead” exhibited by Nancy Peters at the Good Sam Showcase of Miniatures.

Barbara Jones: Displays at the Good Sam Show

October 19, 2017October 16, 2017Leave a comment

Barb shared several of her projects with visitors to the Good Sam Showcase of Miniatures in October 2017.

Barbara Jones exhibited, “Dewey, Cheetum and Howe, Attorneys at Law”

Dewey, Cheetum and Howe, Attorneys at Law, is a roombox built in 1978. It was refurbished and furnished for the 2017 God Sam Show. It showcases Ferd Sobol’s metamorphic desk.

“Just Keep On Truckin” exhibit by Barbara Jones.

For the exhibit, “Just Keep On Truckin”, Barb Jones combined the work of several artists: Roy Huntington (truck), Jeff Packard (camper shell), Becky Ray (forest). Barb created the road.

Itty Bitties display at the Natomas Library

September 11, 2017September 8, 2017Leave a comment

The Itty Bitties Club is displaying their miniatures. The exhibit runs through September 2017, at the Natomas Library in Sacramento, California.

The Itty Bitties Club’s display at the Natomas Library.

Thank you to Frances Bigler for the photos.

Cathy Ellison: Scene in a Decorative Box

August 25, 2017July 11, 2017Leave a comment

Cathy displayed this 1″ scale scene at the NAME Sacramento Houseparty. She writes, “This was the first original mini project that I had ever done about 2 years ago.” “I have only been into the mini world for about 3 years. Now minis are my passion!”

Cathy Ellison created this scene, her first original mini project.

Jennifer Rich: Drawer Scenes

August 18, 2017June 14, 2017Leave a comment

Jennifer Rich exhibited these 1″ scale scenes in drawers at the 2017 Sacramento houseparty.

Scenes by Jennifer Rich.

Trish Billard: Cottage at the End of the Lane

August 11, 2017May 31, 2017Leave a comment

Trish exhibited these quarter scale houses at the NAME Sacramento Houseparty. Her description of the project:

“These three houses replicate the illustrations in “The Cottage at the End of the Lane, ” children’s dollhouse story by Elaine Mills. Debbie Young designed and built the kits and taught them as a series of classes. I bought the kits and altered them to even more closely resemble the houses in the story. All three houses have working lights powered from a battery pack hidden within the house. I made all the dolls. The crowded house alone has seventeen of them! Also made most of the animals.”

Trish Billard created these houses from Debbie Young’s kits based on the books, “A Cottage at the End of the Lane.”

Carole Ann Davis: Floral Roombox

July 27, 2017June 30, 20172 Comments

Carole Ann Davis exhibited this roombox at the NAME Sacramento Houseparty. Carole Ann collected the flowers from various artists through the years. She made the display stand from plans and instructions by Nancy Thomas, who passed away in May of 2016. Carole Ann is a member of the Delta Doolittles Club.

Carole Ann Davis created this floral roombox.

Carlene Brown: Japanese Tea House

July 6, 2017June 30, 20172 Comments

Carlene Brown created this Japanese Tea House from a State Day project put on by Our Little Mini Club from Paradise-Chico, CA. Margaret Gordus and Carlene were the co-chairs of the State Day. The tea house was exhibited at the NAME Sacramento Houseparty.

Carlene Brown created this 1″ scale Japanese Tea House.

Darwin Spring: A Display that Illustrates Miniature “Scales”

June 29, 2017June 30, 2017Leave a comment

Darwin created this project to illustrate the various scales to non-miniaturists. The display uses the 2011 NAME Day project (the work center) in 1″, 1/2″ 1/4″ and 1/144 scales. Darwin exhibited the display at the NAME Sacramento Houseparty.

Darwin Spring illustrated “scale” using the work center project.

LaVerne Munz: Time Scene

June 22, 2017June 30, 20171 Comment

Laverne shared her project entitled, “It’s About Time,” in the exhibit room at the NAME Sacramento Houseparty. The scene was created using the alcove from the 2012 NAME Day project.