In this episode I chat with Deb of Deb's Miniature Clothes! She shares how she got started with miniatures and gives tips and tricks on how to sew doll clothes for 1:12 miniature dolls. How to connect with Deb: Instagram - @debs.downtown.miniatures Etsy - @DebsMiniatureClothes Let's Connect! ⁠website⁠>>> ⁠instagram⁠>>> ⁠facebook⁠>>> ⁠pinterest⁠>>> ⁠miniature community⁠>>> --- Support this podcast:...

In this episode I chat with Jim from The Edge Of Tech, a Youtube channel (with over 107k subscribers!) that educates and entertains the 3D maker community! We chat about how 3D printing is changing the Dollhouse Miniature Industry. Also about how the rewards of making (just about anything for your dollhouse) far out weighs the challenges of starting with this technology! We explore the differences between FDM (printer using PLA filament) and SLA (using resin) and what are the best for...

Meet Amanda- Her love of miniatures began as a little girl. This passion for all things small (especially dollhouses), mixed with her love of watching remodeling shows, lead her to a career as an Interior Designer. We chat about her recent life/career pivot to follow her heart and passion. She has stepped away from designing real-life sized spaces and only focuses on tiny ones! We discuss the challenges and excitement to make such a huge life decision. I’m excited to see where this little...

Chelsea Andersson is the maker and miniaturist behind ChelseaMakes. Her miniatures are used in television, stop-motion advertisements, and of course, to decorate dollhouses. Having started her professional career as a landscape architect, Chelsea enjoys design and understanding how objects and spaces are built. Outside of the office, she spent her time creating miniatures: tiny versions of a dream home she hoped to one day build. She crafted hundreds of tiny objects for herself, and for...

Meet Katie of Kayteekays_Minis! She's a stay-at-home-mom and mini-influencer, with a following on Instagram of over 50K! Listen as she shares how she made that happened and why she continues to fill our social media feeds with such wonderful mini content! Katie can be found at: https://www.instagram.com/kayteekays.minis/ and also on Etsy: https://kayteekaydesigns.etsy.com/ Thank you for listening! Hope to hear from you soon! Show Notes can be found at:...

Meet Maria McElroy! An amazing artist that brings her love of painting into another one of her passions... miniatures! Maria talks about her extensive Barbie collection, that dates back to her childhood, and is still growing today. Maria was the featured artist in the June 2023 Dollhouse Miniature Subscription Box. I hope you enjoy our conversation! LET'S CONNECT: website>>> https://www.micdropminiatures.com instagram>>> https://www.instagram.com/micdropminiatures...

Today's 'Mini Chat' is with Cathy Miller-Vaughan- the mastermind behind the Philadelphia Miniaturia! Cathy shares how her miniature journey started in 1990, when the Pat Bauder, the previous show owner, asked her if I would like to earn a few extra bucks for three days at the Philadelphia Miniaturia! What an amazing opportunity. Fast Forward several years, Cathy is not the owner of the Show! As the new show owner, her goals are to bring back that excitement that she had as a teenager,...

In this episode I chat with Kim, a former 2nd grade teacher. We chat about how her mini business grew so much and so fast that she quit her full-time job teaching and went full-time as a miniaturist. Learn about the struggles of starting a miniature business and also the huge rewards. Kim specializes in polymer clay, resin, 3D printing and laser cutting. You can find Kim here:...

Book lovers and miniature friends- this is an episode you won't want to miss!  Meet Shaun as she shares her story on how she got started with miniatures and how it lead her to create a book nook with over 400 banned books from throughout history! Some banned book titles may shock you! She also shares her newest adventure- a miniature book club! So much fun!  Enjoy! Connect with Shaun on Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/528williamsway and on Instagram:...

Anne-Marie is the maker behind LTW Miniatures. She specializes in tiny,  hand sewn patchwork quilts, mainly in 1:12 scale. She loves to experiment with fabric to see how small she can go! Anne-Marie makes miniatures around her day job in marketing for a charity sector and caring for my young family.  Making miniatures is what keeps her sane! I hope you enjoy our conversation.  Please follow Anne-Marie on IG at: @ltwminiatures. She can also be found at: Ltwminiatures.co.uk Show Notes can...

Hello Friends! Its been awhile but I'm happy to be back to talk minis with yoU!  Would you like to be a guest? Please join me in this new exciting season!  Show Notes can be found at: https://www.micdropminiatures.com/blog  LET'S CONNECT:  website>>> https://www.micdropminiatures.com  instagram>>> https://www.instagram.com/micdropminiatures  facebook>>> https://www.facebook.com/MicDropMiniatures  pinterest>>>...

Listen to my 'mini' chat with Kate Esme Ünver, author of The Book of Mini: Inside the Big World of Tiny Things. In The Book of Mini, she selects hundreds of pieces of mini artwork and organizes them into sections on tiny food, pottery, extreme micro scale and more. The book also includes interviews with collectors and artists exploring their methods, influences, and how they came to adore everything mini. Its a must-have book for the tiny lover in your life. In 2012, Kate launched the...

I wanted to share my experience from 2 Miniature Shows that I was able to attend this Spring in Chicago.  The first being the Tom Bishop Show, which marked its 44th year of miniature show production this year! This show gathers miniature enthusiasts from all over the world; a half of million people have attended past shows to be exact!  The second show I attended was a smaller show by T&D Miniatures, which was only an 18 mile drive. Please listen as I share my experience and the stories...

Are you ready for the the Largest West Coast Miniature Trade Show/Convention? Otherwise referred to as #minicon! Its a fascinating show that features all scales and types of miniatures. #nominiatureleftbehind In this episode I chat with Lisa of WeeBitTeeny Modern Mini’s and Paris of PRD Miniatures. They are (2 of the 3) masterminds behind IMoMA (International Market of Miniature Artisans). The show will be held in Las Vegas, February 2023. You can learn more about the show at:...

Meet Marina- a very talented miniaturist who's love for this hobby started at the age of 7, when her dad built her first doll house; a house that she still has! Her love for Miniatures spans over several years, however she didn't start creating her own miniatures until a few years ago and that includes furniture and kitchens. "Its all in the detail," Marina states and that is shown in her work. With over 15,000 Instagram followers, I'm not the only one that feels her work is amazing and 'move...

Meet Michael Hogan. He is a collector of dollhouse miniatures, focusing on museum quality artisan made pieces. Hogan found himself immersed in the world of miniatures when he won a dollhouse at an auction for around $500. After doing some research, he discovered the house's value to be worth something around $10,000! This started a new journey into the world of miniatures. Since obtaining that first dollhouse, Michael has collected and curated several pieces including several complete...

Meet Brittany- a registered nurse and mom to 3 little girls. Miniature making for Brittney started when she bought her girls a dollhouse for Christmas in 2020. Planning on buying furnishing for the dollhouse, she quickly found that pieces for the house were expensive. That's when she decided to try and make a few pieces herself. She found that she really enjoyed it and that she was good at it! Friends and family pushed her to make more and start selling on Etsy! Its been a huge success and...

Meet Theresa- she started renovating her childhood dollhouse with the intention of using it as a way to teach her two daughters woodworking and various computer design programs. Let's just say it didn't turn out as planned. Instead, we get to benefit as Theresa shares her wonderful tutorials and DIY projects on her website and social media platforms. She's so talented!  Theresa states she loves taking photos of her Mini creations and it really shows! They are amazingly done! Check out her...

Fran Sussman from Some Like it Small works primarily in dollhouse-for-a-dollhouse (also called 1:144th) scale. This means the objects she creates are 1/144—less than 1 percent the size of their real life counterparts!  She loves “repurposing” found objects, and uses a variety of materials, from wood, to metal, to glass and even fur and leather. Her wonderful work has earned her Artisan status with IGMA, the  International Guild of Miniature Artisans (igma.org). She has taught workshops at...

Meet Tammie- She has been collecting and making miniatures since the age of 9! She's a graduate of Parsons School of Design (NY) and is great at incorporating her love of design and background into the aesthetic of her miniature projects. She has created over 1,500 miniature projects for clients, family, and  friends. For the past 20 years, she has been working on her masterpiece, (a dollhouse that combines the styles of a New York City Brownstone, a Parisian Townhouse, and a Georgian Manor.)...

Love miniatures that Tell a story!? If so, then you have to hear Cecelia's Story and how she created a Roombox of her daughter’s Life! That’s right- her life from Birth to Marriage all in one small box! Fascinating!  I’m inspired to do this for my daughter now and I bet you will be also!   LET'S CONNECT:  website>>> https://www.micdropminiatures.com instagram>>> https://www.instagram.com/micdropminiatures facebook>>> https://www.facebook.com/MicDropMiniatures...

Kim started making miniatures in the Spring of 2020 and by looking at her work you would think it was longer! Kim is a very talented artist and shares many wonderful tips and tricks for Dollhouse Miniatures.  You may have seen her work in recent episodes of the American Miniaturist! You can follow Kim on Instagram @maineminiaturist LET'S CONNECT:  website>>> https://www.micdropminiatures.com instagram>>>...

For Holly it all started with an Instagram post of a miniature dollhouse scene that melted her heart. She also had the desire to change her work/life balance, so she decided to built herself a roombox for fun; to do something for herself.  Holly also doesn't do anything half-ass. With that said, she documents everything and that's amazing for us because we get to see her story (and roombox) from start to finish!  Follow Holly's progress her at:  Website:...

IBeing a part of a community can make us feel like we are a part of something greater than ourselves. It can give us opportunities to connect with people, get inspired, and provide us with a sense of belonging. Every person needs to have a sense of community. f you are passionate about Dollhouse Miniatures, want to connect with other like-minded people, and learn more about this beautiful hobby, then The Mini District is for you! Take a listen as I explain what the District has to offer...