Creations for the Holidays

Dealer Takumi Takanashi, Japan: Furred Animals

Takumi Takanashi from Japan makes superb one-of-a-kind 1:12 scale furred dogs, cats and wildlife figures. Her work is exceptional, and she sells out quickly.  Be sure to stop by her table
and take a look. Email: Takumi@minimalxanimal.com.  Web: http://www.minimalxanimal.com

Pair of furred dogs with handcrafted lighted bamboo Christmas Tree, decorated with seashell ornaments.

Furred cat, with handcrafted cat bed, Christmas Tree and Wreath.

To see more of Takumi's work, go >here<.

Dealer Volker Arnold, Germany

From Germany, the talented Volker Arnold creates beautiful and intricate wood art. Assisted by his daughter Lisa, Volker offers assembled nativity and other Holiday scenes and kits in 1:12 scale and the smaller 1:144 Scale to 1:2000 Scale. His designs, though quite simple to make, impress all those who see his projects. His patterns are sold as downloadable PDF files or on CDs. http://woodyoubelieveshop.blogspot.com/  Email: vasaw@gmx.de  Web: www.vaholzkunst.de

Lighted Alpine Christmas Village scene.

Little girl's room and Alpine scene.

To see more of Volker's work, go >here<.


Dealer Carlene Brown, Something Special Miniatures: Market stalls and Shabby Chic Furniture

Carlene Brown offers a wide variety of Market Stalls in 1:12 scale. They are available empty or filled with items. Themes include garden, seashore, Halloween, Christmas, and much more. She also makes and sells various items to fill the stalls. Carlene has also offered Good Sam Friday Workshops to make your own market stall. Email: petecar55@yahoo.com

Christmas Market Stall filled with holiday themed miniatures. 1:12 scale.

Garden Market Stall offered as a Friday Workshop at the 2017 Good Sam Show.

To see more of Carlene's work, go >here<.


Dealer Betinha Murta: Tea & Dinner Sets, Deserts, Plants, Shoes & More
From Brazil, Betinha Murta Miniatures now lives in Orlando, Florida. Working in cold porcelain, she handcrafts 1:12 scale tea sets, dinner sets, plants, little shoes, fountains, cakes, sweets, chocolates, drinks, and more.  She also creates in 1:144 scale. Email: elizabeth_murta@yahoo.com  Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/betinhamurtaminis

Gingerbread Houses and Gingerbread Train in 1:12 scale.

Charming Holiday Cake with Gingerbread House, cookies and candy decorations. Whimsical Holiday teapot, plate, cup and saucer, and wooden spoon. 1:12 scale.

To see more of Betinha's work, go >here<.


Dealer Fern Vasi, Doll Artist

IGMA Artisan Fern Vasi creates 1:12 scale porcelain character dolls of all ages and from all walks of life. Each delightful figure tells a story with its distinctive costuming, body language, and varied emotions. Some years, Fern offers a Friday Workshop or a Monday Academy Class. Email: fernvasidolls@yahoo.com

Each year, Fern has a new Santa or two to share, and a Mrs. Claus, too.

For the holidays, each year Fern makes new Christmas elves doing something different than in past years. The elves are a popular series with collectors. 

To see more of Fern's work, go >here<.