Fall Season & Halloween

The Fall Season and Halloween are in the air. The Christmas season will not be far behind. Here are a few Fall offerings and Halloween Collectibles from dealers at the 2017 Good Sam Show. Click on any photo, and it will enlarge.

Look for the Good Sam Show Christmas Blog and Facebook to be posted in late November.

Dealer: Bridget McCarty Miniature Pets

Bridget McCarty creates one-of-a-kind 1:12 scale animals, fanciful characters, and delightful imaginative scenes that are sure to delight. She always has fun new pieces to share. Custom orders are welcome. Email: aliceinteacup@yahoo.com. Web: http://www.BridgetMcCarty.com. Blog: http://bridgetmccarty.blogspot.com, Facebook: Miniature Pets by Bridget

"The tiny white cats for Halloween have been very popular," Bridget tells us. "Cats with hats are always a favorite."

Cauldron cat is enjoying his new mouse catch, even though his Witch mom has fallen into her own stew.

 In this Pumpkin Man scene, each hand carved head has a tiny flickering light to add a spooky mood. A spider web tablecloth decorates the table.

To see more Bridget McCarty work, go >here<.

Dealer Barbara Ann Meyer: New Items in 2017

Barbara Ann Meyer, mini-gems, sculpts miniature figures, which are then reproduced in metal, and hand-painted. She works primarily in quarter-scale. Besides animals, she makes little figures and figurines that can be used in any scale. Email: BarbaraSwee@aol.com. Web: http://www.mini-gems.com

To see more Barbara Ann Meyer work, go >here<.

Dealer Laura Crain, Dollhouse Land: Florals & Food

Laura Crain, Dollhouse Land, handcrafts exceptional floral designs and food displays in 1:12 scale. Her ingenious decor for all of the major holidays and the four seasons is sure to delight. Laura's creations are imaginative, eye-catching and of the highest quality. lauracrain2@aol.com

An elegant floral holiday arrangement in 1/12 scale.

Fabulous floral arrangement in full-size, not miniature. Laura does both.

Bountiful fall harvest country table.

"I love making big beautiful florals in miniature," Laura says. "I get to use 39 years of experience in making big florals to create minis.

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

Dealer Barbara Ann Meyer: Mini Metal Animals & Figures

Barbara Ann Meyer, mini-gems, is new to Good Sam this year. She sculpts miniature figures, which are then reproduced in metal, and hand-painted. Besides animals, she makes little figures and figurines that can be used in any scale. Email: BarbaraSwee@aol.com. Web: http://www.mini-gems.com

Selection of animals from original sculpts reproduced in metal, and hand-painted, 1/4" scale.

Selection of animals from original sculpts reproduced in metal, and hand-painted, 1/4" scale.

Loose lobsters escaping trap, and lobster in pot, 1/4" scale. 

Figures of Santa, Soldier and Snowman, 5/8-inch tall. They work as 1/144 scale, or in any other scale as a decoration.

Raccoons invading a campsite, making S'mores, 1/4" scale. From a class taught by Barbara Ann Meyer. Kits will be available at show.

2018 Show Preview

Dealer Miyuki Nagashima, Japan

IGMA Artisan Miyuki Nagashima from Japan makes fine hand-painted 1:12 scale porcelain dinnerware and decorative pieces. Her techniques, compositions and colorings are based on mid-18th century to mid-19th century European antique porcelain. Her research includes studying full-size porcelain pieces in museums in France and England. Email: mail@miyuki-miniature-porcelain.com

Dealer Tine Krijnen, Miniatuurboekbinden, Netherlands

IGMA Artisan Tine Krijnen, Miniatuurboekbinden, makes fabulous hand bound miniature books and other fine paper goods. She will be offering a Friday Workshop "Bookbinding and Tooling a 17th Century book." Tine also offers Do It Yourself book kits. Web: http://www.miniatuurboekbinden.nl

Dealer Ken Byers, Shaker Works West

Dr. Ken Byers of Shaker Works West specializes in historically accurate 1:12 scale Shaker and Country primitive furniture. Ken makes amazing antique radios, typewriters, washing machines, world globes, tools, custom structures, and imaginative room boxes. Don't miss his ever-changing selection of wonderful artisan collectibles and specialty items. From time-to-time, he offers a workshop. Web: http://www.shakerworkswest.com

Small Tool Cabinet with 21 working drawers is a useful catchall for small shop items. Three inches high by 2.3 inches wide by 1 inch deep.

Miniature Industrial All Purpose Rolling Table. Available with solid slate top as shown or with a worn and wonderful butcher block.

Mid 1800's jeweler or clock makers shop pieces. The pedal lathe works the nonfunctional lathe and tons of little parts can be stored in the many drawers. The lathe tools are included in the swing doors of the cabinet. All drawers work. It is completely authentic right down to the olde seeded glass in the cabinet.

Dealer Debra Hammond, Charleston, South Carolina

Debra Hammond has been a dealer at Good Sam since 2008.  She specializes in porcelain dolls in one-inch scale and half-inch scale. She also carries some fine handcrafted wood furniture.  Email: debraisland@gmail.com

Dealer Dorothy Hansen, Dorothy's Doo-Dads

Dorothy Hansen offers accessories for your sewing or craft room in 1/4", 1/2" and 1" scale, as well as crocheted items. She makes Quilt kits in 1" scale, and 1/4" scale dresses, 1/2" and 1" purses, pillows & collars. In 2017, she offered a Friday Workshop to make the "Tiny Stitches Quilt Shop" in quarter-scale.

Tiny Stitches Quilt Shop

Dealer Susan Karatjas and Pamela Ridgley, sdk miniatures LLC

Susan Karatjas and Pamela Ridgley make miniatures and kits in 1/144th, 1/120th (Baby house size), 1/4", 1/2" and 1" scales. In their Etsy shop, they sell completed miniatures. Several are one-of-a-kind decorated pieces. Many items are also available as kits. Web: www.sdkminiatures.com

Bulb garden in a basket.

Cottage

Half-scale fuchsia.

Dealer Barbara Ann Meyer, mini-gems

Barbara Ann Meyer sculpts miniature figures, which are then reproduced in metal, and hand-painted. She works primarily in quarter-scale, and also creates in 1", 1/2", 1/4", and 1/144th scales. Besides animals, Barbara Ann makes little figures and figurines that can be used in any scale. She also offers some kits. Web: http://www.mini-gems.com

Dealer Jasmin Schwarz, Bitty Bits and Bobs

Jasmin Schwarz makes miniature vignettes for kitchen or garden settings in both 1:12 and 1:48 scale. Her work gives special attention to the changing of the seasons. Valentine's Day, Easter, Springtime, and whimsical woodland accessories are well represented. Her creations for Fall, Thanksgiving, and the Christmas Holiday Season are sure to please. Web: www.etsy.com/shop/bittybitsandbobs

Collection of whimsical woodland accessories. Potting bench by Lloyd Cooper of Lost Creek Station Miniatures.

Woodland market baskets.

Thanksgiving treats in the making.

Selection of artisan breads and pastries.

2017 Show Previews

Preview photos of artisans and dealers attending the 2017 Good Sam Show.

Gloria Kent Memories
Gloria Kent specializes in delightful 1:12 scale vintage clothing, accessories, dressing table items, display carts, trunks, and more.    

IDL Motors
Ed Lopatinsky carries a unique selection of miniature trains. All products employ a unique magnetic propulsion technology to move small objects smoothly around a very thin narrow track. IDL's teeny trains come with LED lighting, and include "Christmas Tree" and "Ghost Train" themes. 

mini-gems
Barbara Ann Meyer sculpts miniature figures, which are then reproduced in metal, and hand-painted. She creates in 1", 1/2", 1/4", and 1/144th scales. Besides animals, she makes little figures and figurines that can be used in any scale.    

Jewels, Crystals, Rocks & Shells
Lynn O'Shaughnessy designs lovely 1:12 scale miniature jewelry. In addition, she makes a wide range of eyeglasses and boudoir/bath accessories. She also makes a line of Halloween miniatures.