Each year, the Show brings together more than 100 U.S. and international artisans and dealers, including a number of I.G.M.A. Artisans and Fellows. They offer collectors unique, well-crafted 1-inch, 1/2-inch, and 1/4-inch scale miniatures from around the world.
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Saturday, December 16, 2017

Holiday Themed Miniatures

Here are more Holiday themed miniatures created by Good Sam Show dealers.  All miniatures are 1:12 scale, unless otherwise stated. Look for the next Good Sam Show Christmas Blog and Facebook to be posted on Saturday, December 23.

Dealer Paula Gilhooley, Creations by Paula Gilhooley, Inc.

Paula Gilhooley creates a wide range of 1:12 scale and 1:24 scale flowers and floral arrangements. She specializes in Orchids making over 100 different varieties. Her line includes flower kits, flowers in planters, succulents in pots, and potting tables. Paula also makes food preparation tables, assortments and platters of cheeses, salami, plus more. pkg72@optonline.net


Elegant holiday floral arrangement in 1:12 scale.
To see more of her work, go >here<.


Dealer Dollmaker Debra Hammond

Debra Hammond, Charleston, South Carolina 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. debrasisland@gmail.com

Trio of handcrafted Santa's Elves in 1:12 scale.
To see more of her work, go >here<.


Dealer Julia Stewart, Aristocratic Attic

Julia Stewart designs Ballet tutus, gowns, hats, purses, Christmas trees and wreaths, and Halloween items. In 2018, Julia is offering an Academy workshop on Monday to dress a mannequin in a burlesque costume and make a mad hatter hat to match. Email: jthoreson77@gmail.com   Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/aristocraticatticco

Christmas scene with an "Under the Sea" theme for the Christmas Tree, Wreath, and holiday decorations.

Gold Christmas tree covered in jeweled red teacups, jeweled red turtles, jeweled snowflakes, ornaments, and jeweled bows in quaint Santa mug. Shown with a ballerina mannequin and filled toy box.
To see more of her work, go >here<.


Dealer Sylvia Rountree, The Dolls Cobbler - Shoemaker

IGMA Fellow Sylvia Rountree handcrafts 1:12 scale footwear including shoes and boots, ballet slippers, and colorful children's rain gear. She offers fishing waders, fireman's boots, wellies, leather luggage, and exquisite carpetbags. Sylvia makes a Steampunk line, witches shoes, pirate boots, fanciful Elf Shoes, leather luggage, and lovely carpetbags. In addition, she carries ladies' hats and accessories by Carol Olson. Web: http://www.DollsCobbler.com

Elf Shoes
To see more of her work, go >here<.


Dealer Jasmin Schwarz, Itty Bitty Bits and Bobs

Jasmin Schwarz specializes in 1" and quarter-scale rustic boule (French Breads) and pies, toadstools, a variety of mushrooms in rustic baskets, delightful Fairy ring bundt cakes, pumpkins with vines, cupcakes, chocolate bunnies, cookies, macaroons, and more. Email:
bittybitsandbobs@gmail.com    Web: http://www.bittybitsandbobs.etsy.com

Celebration cake and Gingerbread House.

Traditional Holiday "Yule log" (or bûche de Noël).
To see more of her work, go >here<.


Dealer Sylvia Mobley: Porcelain Dolls, Animals & Collectibles

IGMA Fellow Sylvia Mobley makes marvelous 1:12 scale porcelain dolls, cats, dogs, wild animals and resin creatures. She also makes 1:12 scale doll kits which include porcelain head, arms, and legs, 
plus instructions to make a wire armature and cloth body. All porcelain is painted with china paints. Sylvia makes a delightful Christmas Village and a wee Haunted Village about 1-inch tall. Structures sold separately. Visit Sylvia's website to see more of her work. pinerose@dishmail.net, www.sylviamobley.com

Santa with reindeer, rabbits and raccoons. 1:12 scale.

Christmas Village with buildings 1/2" to about 1-1/8" tall. Sold separately or as a display. While lights are not provided, all structures can be lighted.



To see more of her work, go >here<.

Friday, July 6, 2018

2018 Show Preview

We will be previewing the 2018 Good Sam Showcase of Miniatures dealers with weekly posts each Friday until the show weekend.  Enjoy and plan on joining us in October!

Dealer Carla Gaustad, California

Carla Gaustad specializes in one-of-a-kind 1:12 scale handcrafted miniatures by fine international and U.S. artisans. Twice a year, Carla shops at a leading international dollhouse festival in the U.K. where she buys unique craftsmen pieces to sell to miniature enthusiasts at top shows here in the U.S.
This Victorian doll in a beautiful lace gown is by Gale Elena Bantock, England.


Dealer Takumi Takanashi, Japan

Takumi Takanashi as been a dealer at Good Sam since 2012. She specializes in one-of-a-kind 1:12 scale furred animals. Her work is exquisite, and her dogs, cats and wildlife figures sell out quickly. Web: http://www.minimalxanimal.com







Dealer Valeria Bonomi, Graffialuna, Italy

Valeria Bonomi, Graffialuna, Italy, designs fashionable ladies handbags, trendy high heel sandals and boots, and stylish hats on stands. She also makes chic designer sunglasses, wallets, diaries that open, and more.  Web: http://www.graffialuna.com
Shown here are Valeria's butterfly shoes with black/gold purse.


Dealer Lynn O'Shaughnessy, Arizona

IGMA Artisan Lynn O'Shaughnessy, sells as Jewelry & More. In addition to lovely miniature jewelry, she designs eyeglasses, bath and boudoir accessories, and more. She also offers natural gemstones and shells. Lynn will be offering two workshops: Class #10: Seashell Collection in Laser-cut Shadowbox. Class #11: Tiny Turquoise Necklace with Sterling Silver Accents.




Dealer Marty and Lisa Stark, Lilliput Land

Marty and Lisa Stark offer fine handcrafted dollhouse miniatures in 1:12 scale by world-renowned artisans. The Starks can also duplicate furniture from any picture sent into miniature dollhouse or room box furniture. Their website reflects a continued effort to find new, beautiful, and unique dollhouse miniature furniture. Web: www.lilliputland.com
Shown here is a handcrafted and hand-painted 1:12 scale dulcimer with stool.


Dealer Valerie Anne Casson, France

The versatile Valerie Anne Casson offers unique furniture, accessories, and toys. She handcrafts unique ceramic teapots, pitchers, and figures. She designs stunning upholstered French benches, silk tuffets, and delightful dressed mannequins. Valerie also produces wall paintings, lovely vanity toys, hand-painted toys and more.  Web: www.valeriecasson.com
Shown here are a hand-painted cupboard, side table, bookshelf, and toys.


Dealer Paula Gilhooley, Creations by Paula Gilhooley, Inc.

Paula Gilhooley specializes in Orchids, making over 100 different varieties. Her wide range of 1:12 scale and 1:24 scale flowers and floral arrangements include flower kits, flowers in planters, succulents in pots, and potting tables. She also creates food preparation tables, as well as assortments of cheeses and salami.
A rustic cheese table featuring a wide variety of Paula's handcrafted cheeses, handmade bread, and salami.
A table featuring olives and certainly extra virgin olive oil.



Dealer Jack Cashmere, Cashmere's Collectables

Jack Cashmere of Cashmere's Collectables 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 makes exquisite Staffordshire figures, Wedgewood style vases, and more.  Web: http://cashmerecollectables.com
Shown here are two blue plates, one Chinese and one 17th Century English trade.


Two gorgeous majolica vases with applied flowers and foliage based on French styles.


Dealer Peg Puckett, Peg's Dollhouse

Long-time dealer Peg Puckett offers unique 1-inch, 1/2-inch and 1/4-inch scale miniatures. Many of her selections are from estate sales, which is one of her specialties. Peg has owned a miniature shop since 1982. Recently, she moved to a new location and sells in a shop next to her home.
Popcorn Cart
Gas Pump

Dealer Leonard Kuras, Rustall

Rustall is an easy to use four step weathering wash process designed to simulate a random, natural rust effect on 1:12  scale miniatures. Also used for scale model tanks, model trains, trackside junk, scale autos or trucks. Rustall will simulate rust on styrene, metal, cast resin and even paper.
Rusted vintage truck.

Rusted and aged vintage gas station.

Monday, October 2, 2017

2017 Show Previews

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

Suzanne & Andrew's Miniatures
Suzanne
Larson-Tamburo and Andy Tamburo offer 1/4-inch scale structure kits of their own design, plus 1/4-inch scale furniture and accessories.    

Creations by Paula Gilhooley Inc.
Paula Gilhooley creates miniature flowers, flower arrangements, flower kits, and food tables in 1:12 scale. 

HanaMini.com
Hong McKinsey offers finished petit-point pieces and petit-point kits, 1-inch scale and half-inch scale furniture and accessories.