Karen Sesody: Shabby Chic Atrium

June 3, 2016June 3, 2016Leave a comment

A glass atrium is becoming a home for a shabby chic scene. Karen Sesody is using the shabby chic garden shelf that she created in the MiniCals March workshop with other components to create a charming scene.

Karen Sesody working on her shabby chic project from the March MiniCals workshop.

Karen Sesody’s shabby chic project components.

Trial testing her shabby chic items inside the glass atrium.

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Margaret Gordus: 2015 NAME Day Project

May 20, 2016April 24, 2016Leave a comment

Margaret created this photography studio using the 2015 NAME Day Project. Her studio is entitled, “Photography of the Ages.” It contains pictures from the generations of her family – from her great grandparents – to her great grandson.

Photography studio by Margaret Gordus.

Lynne Hoffman: Goldfish Habitats

May 13, 2016April 27, 2016Leave a comment

Lynne Hoffman created one inch scale, aged tubs with goldfish during a MiniCals get-together.

Lynne Hofman’s goldfish are propagating. What are you feeding them?

Marge Milani: Shabby Chic Garden Shelf

May 8, 2016Leave a comment

To celebrate Mother’s Day, we are posting a photo sent by Meg Milani. The project was created by her mother, Marge Milani, in the MiniCals shabby chic garden shelf workshop.

Marge Milani created this scene in the MiniCals shabby chic garden shelf workshop.

Margaret Gordus: Dining Room & Art Gallery

May 6, 2016April 24, 20161 Comment

Margaret writes, “I gave a cousin some canvas years ago, and she sent me these [miniatures] this year. The roses were done for me by her china painting teacher (good things come to you eventually). I painted 4 of the oils.”

Art Gallery by Margaret Gordus

Margaret Gordus created this 1″ scale dining room.

Nancy Wantiez: Cozy Vignette

April 22, 2016March 12, 2016Leave a comment

Nancy wrote, “I redid an old cupboard and filled it, made the chair from a House of Miniatures kit that I upholstered with my own fabric, and made the rug. It was a fun little project. It started with the chair which I wanted to make but really did not have a place for and just grew from there.”

Nancy Wantiez made most of the items in this 1:12 scale scene.

Nancy Wantiez: Shabby Chic Shelf Project

April 8, 2016March 12, 20161 Comment

Nancy created this piece in the MiniCals shabby chic garden shelf workshop.

Nancy Wantiez’s shabby chic garden shelf.

Karen Tomajan: MiniCals Shabby Chic Project

March 31, 2016March 12, 2016Leave a comment

Karen created this piece in MiniCal’s shabby chic garden shelf workshop.

Karen Tomajan’s shabby chic garden shelf project.

Barbara Adams: MiniCal’s Shabby Chic Project

March 24, 2016March 11, 20162 Comments

Barbara Adams created this Springtime vignette during the MiniCals shabby chic garden shelf workshop in Morgan Hill, CA. Barbara is a NAME State Rep for California—South Bay /Peninsula.

Hippy-hoppity, Springtime is here!

Barbara Adams created this Springtime vignette.

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Suzanne Harrington-Cole & Karen Tomajan: Shabby Chic Shelf Project

March 18, 2016March 11, 20161 Comment

Karen and Suzanne attended the MiniCal’s shabby chic garden shelf workshop and were inspired to create these pieces based on the project from the workshop.

Karen Tomajan’s shelf with mirror.

Suzanne Harrington-Cole created this shabby chic shelf with mirror.

LaVerne Munz: 2015 NAME DAY PROJECT

February 12, 2016February 8, 2016Leave a comment

LaVerne Munz’s farm stand was created using the 2015 NAME Day project. She entered her scene in the California State Fair. LaVerne is a member of the Itty Bitties club in Sacramento, California.

LaVerne Munz created this market scene using the 2015 NAME Day project. It was exhibited at the California State Fair.

LaVerne Munz; 2015 NAME Day project.

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Lynn Miller: Winter Wedding in Quarter Scale

November 13, 2015November 13, 2015Leave a comment

A quarter scale church designed and built from scratch by Lynn Miller.

Church pew kits by Petite Properties. Lighting kits by Acorns by Oaks. Candelabra kits by Quarter Source.

Poinsettia bouquet by Lynn Miller.

Door wreaths and flowers by Lynn Miller.

Karen Tomajan: 2015 NAME Day Project

November 2, 2015February 8, 2016Leave a comment

Suzanne Harrington Cole: 2015 NAME Day Project

October 29, 2015February 8, 2016Leave a comment

Margo Spaulding: 2015 NAME Day Project

October 19, 2015February 8, 2016Leave a comment

NAME Day in Benicia, CA. Roombox created by Margo Spaulding.

Exhibits from the 2015 Good Sam Show

October 13, 2015October 13, 20151 Comment

“Lacis” by Nancy Wantiez.

“Winter Wedding” by Lynn Miller.

“Small and Smaller Glitter Swaps” by Lynn Miller.

Lynn Miller

“The Seville” by Rhona Lee.

“The Seville” by Rhona Lee

1/4 Scale Hat Shop by Paula Holm.

“Half a Hat” by Lisa Panken.

“Life’s a Beach” by Lynn Miller.

“50’s Diner – NAME Day 2014” by Diane Phillips.

“The Wedding Boutique” by Barbara Adams

“Happy Birthday” by Santa Cruz Miniature Guild. A joint effort with contributions from all of the club members.

Japanese Kite Shop by Trish Billard

Diane Walter; 2015 CHAMPS Show

September 15, 2015

Suzanne Harrington-Cole; 2015 CHAMPS Show

September 14, 2015

Tracey Ruiz; 2015 CHAMPS Show

September 14, 2015

Janelle Blades; 2015 CHAMPS Show

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Red Hat, Purple Dress Window Scene

July 8, 2015

Margaret Gordus is a member of a Red Hat group. She created this window scene as a club project.

Library

July 8, 2015

Margaret Gordus made this library with a horse theme for her daughter, who has a racehorse. A club project.

Folsom Fiesta Workshop 2014

July 8, 2015May 25, 2017

This Hawaiian scene was created by Margaret Gordus.

Christmas Room

July 8, 2015July 8, 2015

The tree was made in a class taught by Georgia Queen and Jean Lierman. The fireplace is a Hallmark ornament. Created by Margaret Gordus.

NAME Day Hutch

July 8, 2015July 8, 2015

A little girl’s room showcases a collection of dolls. The scene was created by Margaret Gordus using the NAME Day Hutch.

Auto Shop

July 8, 2015July 8, 2015

Margaret Gordus created a 1 inch scale auto shop for her husband, who restored classic cars (a ’65 Mustang convertible for her).

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July 4, 2015July 8, 2015Leave a comment

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1/144 Scale Cabin Ornament

July 2, 2015July 8, 2015

This Cabin Ornament was made from a roundtable kit by Ruth Stewart. It is 1/144 scale, and has lights. Built by Laurie Parker.

Glitter Cottage in quarter scale

July 2, 2015July 8, 2015

This Glitter Cottage was a State Day Project that I finally finished for a challenge. It is in quarter scale and has Fimo candy inside and out! By Laurie Parker.