Happy Holidays from the Good Sam Committee

To celebrate this most wonderful time of the year during December, each week we are delighted to share some Holiday themed miniatures created by Good Sam Show dealers. May the magic and wonder of the Holiday Season stay with you throughout the coming year.

All miniatures are 1:12 scale, unless otherwise stated. Reminder: Click on any photo and it will enlarge.

Look for Good Sam Show Christmas Blog posts and Facebook each week until the New Year.

Carla Gaustad: Collectibles & Figures
Anthropomorphic red fox Christmas vendor and Santa Boot with candy.

Carla Gaustad specializes in fine miniatures by talented U.S. and international miniature artisans. Twice a year, she goes to a leading dollhouse festival in England to buy exceptional craftsmen pieces. A dealer at Good Sam for more than thirty years, Carla's table is not to be missed.  jgaustad1@cox.net

To see offerings from Carla Gaustad in prior years, go >here<.

Larry & Betty Herman, Itty-Bitty Builder: Furniture, Accessories & Dolls
Two-story Christmas gingerbread house (or shop) in 1:12 scale and 1:48 scale.

Itty Bitty Builder has been a dealer at Good Sam for almost twenty years. The Hermans carry a fine selection of handcrafted country furniture, dolls, toys, porcelain and glass accessories. Larry also makes and sells his own handcrafted tables. Email: Hermanshow@aol.com

To see offerings from Itty-Bitty Builder in prior years, go >here<.

Bridget McCarty Miniature Pets
Miniature kitty getting into a lot of Christmas trouble.

Bridget McCarty Miniature Pets
Peppermint polar bears full of Christmas spirit. Each is 1.5" tall and made with soft plush.

Bridget McCarty creates an 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. Custom orders are welcome. Email: aliceinteacup@yahoo.com. Web: http://www.BridgetMcCarty.com.  Facebook: Miniature Pets by Bridget McCarty.

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

Tish Tierney, Versailles Fashion Dolls
Modern day Christmas Shopper, 1:12 scale.

Tish Tierney, Versailles Fashion Dolls, has been making dolls since 2012. She specializes in 1:12 scale porcelain dolls. Dolls are poured from various molds. She paints the faces with acrylic paint.  Costumes are researched and made with silks, other natural fabrics, and antique lace. She endeavors to give her dolls a realistic look and pose. Email: tishtierney@yahoo.com. Web: http://www.versaillesfashiondolls.com

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

Ruth Stewart, Stewart Dollhouse Creations
1:48 Brand new Gingerbread Houses made with silicone molds.

Ruth Stewart, Stewart Dollhouse Creations
1:12 Cupcake Platter full of Christmas Cheer.

For all the major holidays and other celebrations, Ruth Stewart offers a wide variety of kits and desserts in 1:12 scale and 1:48 scales. In addition, she makes molds, laser-cut antique doilies, tea sets, rugs, and lots more. Email: ruth@stewartdollhousecreations.com. Web: http://stewartdollhousecreations.com

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

Dealers: Betty & Larry Herman, Itty-Bitty Builder: Furniture, Accessories & Dolls

Betty and Larry Herman of Itty Bitty Builder have been dealers at Good Sam since 1991. They carry a fine selection of handcrafted country furniture, dolls, toys, porcelain and glass accessories. Larry also makes and sells his own handcrafted tables. The Hermans have been making miniature scenes since 1982 which they often share in the annual Exhibitors Gallery at the Good Sam Show. Email: Hermanshow@aol.com

Reminder: Click on any photo and it will enlarge.

Table & Chairs handcrafted by Larry Herman. Porcelain handmade by Beate in Australia. Dolly handmade by Maureen Thomas.

Hand-painted porcelain by Beate in Australia.

Hand-painted porcelain by Beate in Australia.

Hand-painted porcelain by Beate in Australia.

Cranberry glass handblown by Glasscraft in England.

Cranberry glass handblown by Glasscraft in England.

Tables handcrafted by Larry Herman.

Baskets handcrafted by Julia Sudol. Tables handmade by Larry Herman.

Dolls and clowns handcrafted by Maureen Thomas.

Christmas Houses handcrafted by Bobbi Hargett.

To see more photos from the Itty Bitty Builder table, go >here<.

Furniture, Toys & More: Itty Bitty Builder

Larry and Betty Herman of Walnut Creek, CA have been dealers at Good Sam for many years. They sell as Itty Bitty Builder and carry a fine selection of Windsor furniture, vintage dolls, toys, and country accessories. They also make miniature scenes and have exhibited at Good Sam.  hermanshow@aol.com 

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Dealer Erik Goddard

Erik Goddard designs and builds exceptional miniature architecture. A versatile designer, his structures and room boxes include modern, Japanese, period pieces, tree houses, and more. He is known for his fine lighting and rich interior details. Erik accepts commissions.
Web:  http://www.erikgoddard.com

Dealer Betty and Larry Herman, Itty Bitty Builder

Betty and Larry Herman of Itty Bitty Builder have been dealers at Good Sam since 1991. They carry a fine selection of handcrafted furniture, dolls, porcelain and glass accessories, some of which are made by international artists.  Larry also makes and sells his own handcrafted tables. The Hermans have been making miniature scenes since 1982, which they often share in the annual Exhibitors Gallery at the Good Sam Show. Email: Hermanshow@aol.com

Dealer Ed Lopatinsky, 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. Some versions incorporate a hand-blown glass dome on a painted resin base.
Web: http://www.teenytrains.com

Dealer Patricia Perlhefter, Patricia's Mini Mania

Patricia Perlhefter handcrafts displays of perfumes and toiletries, ladies accessories, men's haberdashery, candy cupboards, candy and different types of boxes. She also makes toys, little girl dresses and shoes. Patricia will have a selection of her popular cupboards for ladies boutiques, children, and whimsical topics. Email: kleineoma@aol.com

Dealer Bruce Krietzman, Kreative Acrylics

Bruce Krietzman has or can create just the right items to display and showcase your miniature collection. If you desire a custom made display case, bring along your dimensions or any other ideas you would like to have created in acrylic.  Bruce will have a great assortment of display items for sale, so please stop by and take a look. Web: http://www.kreativeacrylics.com

Dealer Pat Boldt

IGMA Artisan Pat Boldt is well known for her beautifully painted porcelain miniature dolls in 1-inch, 1/2-inch and 1/4-inch scale. She also sells a large number of doll kits. Her dressed dolls wear only the finest natural fabrics and leather or fabric shoes. Each one is a miniature work of art. Pat is well known for dressing her dolls in authentic historical fashions. Web: http://www.patboldtdolls.com

Dealer Brandaen Jones, My Little Dream Miniatures

Brandaen ("Bran") Jones specializes in hand woven baskets. In keeping with the original spirit of 18th and 19th century Irish basketry, all of his threads are hand dyed and achieved naturally, except for three shades. Like the old families of weavers, his dyes are secret. He shares, "I love the entire weaving process and I love American Shaker and Native American weaving as well." Bran works in both 1:12 scale and 1:24 scale. Web: mylittledreamminiatures.com

Exhibit #2 - "Provence Kitchen"

Larry and Betty Herman of Walnut Creek, CA have exhibited their miniature scenes at Good Sam for many years. They have been dealers at the Show since 1991. Selling as Itty Bitty Builder, they carry a fine selection of vintage dolls, toys, Windsor furniture, and country accessories. Here is the first one of their two exhibits from last year's show.

"Provence Kitchen" in 1:12 scale. "Several years ago we decided we wanted a European kitchen and starting collecting and making things for it,” Larry says. "An oil painting of the Provence area and a river cruise through southern France provided more inspiration. The final impetus was seeing a miniature French country kitchen designed by Bluette Meloney."

The Provence Kitchen was included in the Good Sam Show coverage (Jan-Feb 2014 issue of Dollhouse Miniatures magazine). Photo courtesy of Michael Puff, Good Sam Show Photographer.

Additional photos showing more views of the Provence Kitchen. Courtesy of Connie Sauve, Exhibit Chairman.  Click on photos to enlarge.