International Miniatures Dollhouse Novels

There are many great dollhouse miniatures resources on the web. Whether you are looking for a great how-to book on building a dollhouse, seeking a local dollhouse club in your area or just browsing the internet for creative new project ideas, this article will help guide you in the right direction. Be sure to check out these must-see websites:

Minisites: This online miniatures directory links to all things miniature. Find great information on dollhouse exhibits, museums, organizations and one-of-a-kind limited edition miniatures!

My Miniatures.com: Truly a one-stop-shop directory, My Miniatures features loads of useful information for both beginners and experienced miniaturists alike. This site features a complete listing of miniature artisans, dollhouse websites, shops, clubs and upcoming miniature shows.

Imagination Mall: This fabulous dollhouse miniatures site is a virtual mall - with a complete listing of artisans, miniatures shops and websites, clubs, museums, events and shows.

My Small Obsession: This website promotes dollhouse miniatures and provides information for beginners, enthusiasts, artisan and dollhouse collectors. Be sure to check out their section on miniature articles to help guide you through the process of building and finishing a dollhouse kit.

Small Stuff Digest: A daily digest put together by the community of individuals who share a common interest in miniatures.  A subscription to this daily reader provides helpful suggestions, tips and ideas on all things miniature related.

Miniature.net: This website’s mission is to promote dollhouse miniatures and provide a forum for beginners to learn from experienced crafters. A great resource to locate fellow collectors on the web. Check out this site’s helpful “Mini Tip of the Day”.

Printmini.com: This website features free printable minis and helpful hobby calculators to help calculate scale.

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Are you a dollhouse miniatures enthusiast looking for a fun and new project idea? Perhaps you are looking to build your first dollhouse, or you are an experienced artisan looking for fresh, creative ideas. Here are 5 great websites for new dollhouse miniature project ideas to help start your creative juices flowing:

1. Recreation and Hobby Directory - Search this great directory to find new dollhouse miniature project ideas! Directory includes listing of project ideas, photographs, how-to instructions, free plans and printables for do-it-yourself hobbyists.

2. Dollhouse Miniatures Club - Check out this great website featuring dollhouse miniature projects, plans and step-by-step guides you can download and make yourself. This site features a great section for beginners too!

3. Dolls House Artisan - Visit this website for immediate access to over 330 dolls house projects, ranging from How to Make a Poinsettia Wreath to Tiling your Dollhouse Roof!

4. Thrifty Fun Miniature Dollhouse Dolls - Make your own miniature dolls to put in any dollhouse, book shelf or as a special gift for someone.

5. Blohm Design Projects and Tips - Great project tips and ideas for the budget-minded miniaturist. Blohm’s dollhouse mini project ideas focus on turning trash into miniature treasures.

Enjoy searching these 5 recommended websites for project ideas. Please feel free to comment with any other great website project ideas!

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For those with a love of dollhouse miniatures, a museum devoted to all things small is a must-see for the miniaturist-at-heart! Consider a visit to these charming miniatures museums during your next outing:

The Great American Dollhouse Museum: Located in Danville, Kentucky this museum provides “villages” displayed in one continuous landscape including neighborhoods, streets and rural land. Visitors of this 6,000 square foot museum can stroll through the variety of avenues and alleys (as if in a real town), peering into the open backs of the homes for a peak at the décor and the lives of the dolls that reside in each miniature home.

Art Institute of Chicago Thorne Rooms: Located in Chicago, Illinois the 68 Thorne Miniature Rooms enable one to glimpse elements of European interiors from the late 13th century to the 1930s and American furnishings from the 17th century to the 1930s. Painstakingly constructed on a scale of one inch to one foot, these fascinating models were conceived by Mrs. James Ward Thorne of Chicago and constructed between 1932 and 1940 by master craftsmen according to her specifications.

Angel’s Attic Dollhouse Museum: Located in Santa Monica, California Angel’s Attic is located in a historic Queen Anne Victorian and features a captivating collection of antique dollhouses, miniatures, dolls and toys.

Toy & Miniature Museum of Kansas City: Located in Kansas City, Missouri, this dollhouse museum boasts the largest collection of fine-scale contemporary art miniatures in the world. This museum contains working reproductions of actual pieces crafted by highly skilled miniature artisans. A great place to also learn about the creation and history of dollhouse miniatures!

Miniature World: Located in Victoria, British Columbia, this museum calls itself the “Greatest Little Show on Earth!” with over 80 exciting miniature dioramas and two of the world’s largest dollhouses with over 50 rooms beautifully furnished and decorated.