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<.

Dealer Carlene Brown, Something Special Miniatures

New to Good Sam this year, 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 is offering a Friday Workshop to make your own version of a European Market Stall. All skill levels are welcome. Email: petecar55@yahoo.com

With regard to the Friday Workshop, shown here are just a few of the different themes available to finish your Market Stall. The basic Market Stall is 9" x 9", and 3-1/2" deep. With the roof and base, the finished stall stands 12" high, 5" deep and 10-1/2" wide.

Pink & Green Market Stall.

Aqua Market Stall.

Aqua Market Stall.

Eastman's Extract Market Stall.

Eastman's Extract Market Stall.

Seashell Market Stall.

Seashell Market Stall.

Christmas Market Stall.

Sunflower Market Stall. 

Sunflower Market Stall. 

For registration information and to see all offerings, visit our website:

http://goodsamshowcase.miniature.net.

2018 Show Preview

Dealer Carlene Brown, Something Special Miniatures

Carlene Brown creates a wide variety of Market Stalls and sideboards in 1:12 scale. Available empty or filled with items, themes include garden, seashore, Halloween, Christmas, and much more. She makes and sells various items to fill the stalls. In 2017, Carlene offered a Friday Workshop for students to make their own version of a European Market Stall. Email: petercar55@yahoo.com

Exquisite sideboard with a collection of "rooster" themed accessories and pillows. 1:12 scale.

Dealer Bridget McCarty Miniature Pets

Bridget McCarty has been a dealer at Good Sam since 2012. In addition to being a fine artist for Disney Parks Galleries, she creates an exceptional array of delightful one-of-a-kind 1:12 scale animals and fanciful characters. Her miniature pets are lifelike and full of personality. Bridget's charming scenes are imaginative and sure to delight. Web: http://www.BridgetMcCarty.com

This little white kitten and stuffed bear are hanging out in style on a Victorian inspired couch with lace and lovely patterns on display. 1:12 scale.

Dealer Laura Crain of Dollhouse Land, California

Laura Crain handcrafts imaginative food displays and innovative floral designs in 1:12 scale. Her distinctive decor for the major holidays and the four seasons is imaginative, eye-catching, and executed with great flair. Laura's designs are original, and of the highest quality. Email: lauracrain2@aol.com

Two magical springtime garden displays with roses, tulips, hyacinths, and more, 1:12 scale.

Shabby chic hallway table with one-of-a-kind floral arrangement, 1:12 scale.

Dealer Karon Cunningham, England

Karon Cunningham carries an exceptional selection of fine miniatures by leading international artists. Most items are one-of-a-kind or made in limited numbers. Go to Karon's website to see more of her available fine miniature collection. Web: http://karoncunningham.com.

Bacon Cupboard for a country farmhouse in 1:12 scale. Handcrafted by Jan and Paul Brownhill, Country Treasures, Staffordshire, U.K.

Dealer Grandt Line Products

Phyllis Nishimori and her sister Liz Aduan of Grandt Line Products offer delightful 1:48 and 1:144 scale project kits. Their small fantasyland designs are loaded with creativity and whimsy. Many kits are inspired by 1930s Disney movies and 1940s children books.  Web: http://www.grandtline.com

Grammy Fudge’s Garden Goodies in 1:48 scale.

Grammy Fudge’s Garden Goodies in 1:48 scale.

Dealer Judith D. Orias, Delightfully Small, California,

Judith Orias has attended the Good Sam show most years since 2004. She specializes in food and accessories. She created this bowl of 1:12 scale ripe Pomegranates, both whole and cut.

Dealer Gilbert "Gil" Mena, California

Gil Mena is an imaginative and innovative artist. He specializes in fine handcrafted furniture and oil paintings. Gil also creates an exceptional line of turnings. Shown here is Gil's oil reproduction of a famous painting by Gaspard Dughet (1615-1675), a French painter born in Rome. 1:12 scale.

Dealer Lola Renner of Lola Originals

For more than thirty years, Lola Renner has been creating an extensive line of tantalizing miniature food. A dealer at Good Sam the entire time, her range includes appetizers, fruit, gourmet food, seasonal and Holiday candies and treats. Her wedding cakes are fabulous, and her desserts amazing. Web: www.lola-originals.com

Fruit platter and cupcake duo in 1:12 scale. The fruit platter includes a pineapple with leaves applied one-at-a-time.

Dealer Jim Larson of Jim Larson Designs, Washington

Jim Larson created an "Old Meets New" with his stunning modern-day butcher-block table and scream cart in 1:12 scale. Jim has an "If no one else is doing it, I'm going to" when it comes to designing his miniatures.

2017 Show Previews

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

Something Special Miniatures
Carlene Brown offers a wide variety of 1:12 scale Market Stalls either empty or filled with items. Themes include garden, seashore, Halloween, Christmas, and more. She makes and sells shabby furniture and various items to fill the stalls. Carlene is offering a Friday Workshop to make a gingerbread themed sideboard. All skill levels are welcome.    

Cashmeres Collectables
Jack Cashmere specializes in exceptional 1:12 scale porcelain collectables. He designs colorful majolica plates, vases and tureens, with or without detailed three-dimension fruit and flowers. He also makes exquisite Staffordshire figures, Wedgewood style vases, and more.    

S.H. Goode & Sons Workshop
Steve & Mary Anna Goode carry a fabulous selection of hardwoods and exotic woods in one-inch, half-inch, quarter-inch, and even smaller scale. They also sell frames and several exceptional miniaturist tools, including Sanding Sticks and Zippy Flooring weights.    

On Summer Vacation until August lst

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Charming Market Stall in 1:12 scale by dealer Carlene Brown, Something Special Miniatures.

Carlene is offering a "European Market Stall" Workshop on Friday, October 9. All skill levels welcome. For registration information and to see all Friday Workshops and Monday Good Sam Academy offerings, visit our website: http://goodsamshowcase.miniature.net