Issue 31
In this edition

welcome
One of the wonderful things about this hobby

The Merry Peddler
Connie was inspired to put together this charming Victorian Christmas scene after taking on a contest challenge

Quick and easy
Sandra creates The Night Before Christmas for her new mice family

A 1940’s love story filled with pets, pride & charm
Annmarie LaBella starts each doll’s house with a family in mind—like the Sposinis—crafting heartfelt, era-rich homes filled with personal touches, pets, and nostalgia

A perfect festive table
Create happy festivities in miniature with a seasonal table setting that is easy and effective to make

Sharon’s great kitchen is a bit of a tease
This kitchen is full of clever details, from smoke alarms to a fridge freezer, and showcases exquisite craftsmanship and playful 1930’s charm

Pretty little poinsettias will add some mini cheer
Enjoy all the life and colour of a poinsettia without having to build a greenhouse. You can make one in mini—and gift wrap it, too!

Fun festive ideas with baubles & beads
We look back at the history of Christmas traditions and come up with some easy ideas to decorate your house for the season

Christmas in cardboard full of Quebec charm
Quebec miniaturist Marie-Madeleine Riverin has spent decades crafting a snow-free Christmas village from paper and cardboard—still as charming 30 years later

Knit delightful mini angel tree toppers
Angela has come up with a lovely pattern for you to knit a beautiful angel that will look wonderful on the top of your tree

THE CUTOUTS PAGE
Print out three sections of tree. Glue onto

ETSY
SHOP DIRECTORY

Stuffing and gravy for the Christmas table
What is a turkey without stuffing? Or potatoes without gravy? Here we create all the staples that no Christmas meal should be without

Suzanne’s magical store
Suzanne Crowley shows her love for the festive season with this gorgeous Charles Dickens doll’s house that is all decked out for Christmas!

Make a festive display with mini branches
Find some tiny thin twigs outside and turn them into a modern seasonal display in your doll’s house scene

Art Deco hotel created from an unusual kit
Sarah-Jane has always been a big fan of Art Deco so when she saw a kit at the London show she knew exactly how she was going to adapt it

Crochet a festive doll for toys or decorations
Crochet just five little pieces and you can make a whole assortment of dolls, Santas, or other little toys. They are great for decoration!

Quick cookies without clay are a festive treat
Use craft foam or cardboard to create cookies, then decorate them with various techniques

Zafiriou’s magical Christmas village
From humble beginnings to a 2024 masterpiece, Zafiriou Dimitris has created a sparkling Christmas village of towers, shops, figures and intricate handmade buildings

Santa tumbler toy is a fun festive decoration
Scrunch up some aluminium foil and you’re on the way to creating a beautiful little Santa toy for under the tree

Arabella helps with mini Christmas trail
t hirteen-year-old Arabella Duffy was one of several

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Fairy Music School BY SANDRA HARDING WHERE READERS

‘I’m in awe of Gwen’s imagination’
W hen I start an article for you

Put a festive fence on a lovely little scene
Joyce Mori combined odds and ends from her stash of miniatures supplies to create this cheery Christmas display

Making a miniature gingerbread house
Liz Bradshaw shows how making a miniature gingerbread house is similar to the real thing; creating the windows requires a special trick!

Doll’s house delights among vintage toys
Doll’s houses, model trains, vintage toys and interactive layouts await at Wroxham Miniature Worlds – a magical visit for all ages with incredible detail and fun

Jodi’s joy in creating her Sweet Christmas
It took her four months but Jodi says she really enjoyed the process - she hopes it brings you as much joy as it did her

Use sweet papers for Christmas crackers
These simple and festive little Christmas crackers are a delightful detail to include while decorating your miniature iature scene or house for the festivities

SMALL TALK
WE CHAT WITH LEKKIE KOY OF IN A NUTSHELL’S MINIATURE CURIOSITIES IN AUSTRALIA