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<.

Dealer Ruth Stewart, Stewart Dollhouse Creations-Kits, Holiday Decor, Quarter-scale

Ruth Stewart, Stewart Dollhouse Creations, creates a fabulous selection of cakes, cupcakes and kits for all seasons and Holidays. She makes delightful serving dishes for her offerings. Ruth offers a wide variety of food-related kits, molds, tea sets, laser cut antique doilies, and loads more. A popular instructor, she taught a workshop prior to the 2014 Show. Email: ruth@stewartdollhousecreations.com. 

Web: http://stewartdollhousecreations.com

Double-tier round chocolate cake decorated with Fall pumpkin and roses. 1:12 scale.

Four mouth-watering slices of chocolate cake, on round platter decorated with Fall pumpkins. 1:12 scale.

Square chocolate cake decorated with Fall pumpkins. 1:12 scale.

Round chocolate cake decorated with vines, and Pumpkin on top. 1:12 scale.

1:48 Pumpkin cake on "Leaf" platter, with four individual slices on "Leaf" dessert plates.

Scarecrow cupcakes on Fall-themed serving plate. 1:12 scale.

"Leaf" cupcakes on Fall-themed serving plate. 1:12 scale. 

Four unique frosted Halloween cupcakes. 1:12 scale.

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

Friday Workshops Announced

Friday Workshops have been posted on our website and registration is open. Classes are held Friday, October 6, 2017 at the Doubletree Hotel San Jose. Full descriptions and photos of the classes can be found under the "Workshops" tab on our website, or here http://goodsamshowcase.miniature.net/FridayWorkshops-2017.html

Gingerbread Themed Sideboard with Carlene Brown,
Something Special Miniatures

Artist Paint Box with Valerie Casson, France

Tiny Stitches Quilt Shop with Dorothy Hansen, Dorothy's Doo-Dads

Rhine River Market Stall with Luci Hanson, Cascade Miniatures

Potions OR Treats Filled Wall Shelf with Ginger Landon Siegel

Blue OR Pink Victorian Pocket Watch with Ginger Landon Siegel

Rose and Anemone Arrangement on a Patio Table with Jeannie Lindquist

The Crafter’s Corner with VG Maclean

Tiramisu Cakes with Ruth Stewart, Stewart Dollhouse Creations

Learning to Photograph your Miniatures with Dan Stewart,
Stewart Dollhouse Creations

New 3D Statues from Stewart Dollhouse Creations

Ruth Stewart, Stewart Dollhouse Creations, is introducing 3D statues at this year's show. Made with a 3D printer, the statues range from 1:12 to 1:48 and include a few 1:144 scale. A lot of varieties will be available with bronze, gold, clear glass, white pearl and stone white finishes. Each one is very unique and beautiful. ruth@stewartdollhousecreations.com, stewartdollhousecreations.com

Dealer Stewart Dollhouse Creations: Kits, Holiday Decor, Quarter-Scale

In celebration of Halloween, Ruth Stewart has created some delightful cakes and cupcakes. She offers a wide variety of kits and desserts for all the major Holidays. Ruth also makes molds, doilies, rugs, and more. She works in both 1:12 scale and 1:48 scale. Email: ruth@stewartdollhousecreations.com. Web: http://stewartdollhousecreations.com

Pumpkin Cake with slices, 1:48 scale.

3-tier Halloween Spider Cake, 1:12 scale.

3-tier Halloween Cake House, 1:12 scale.

Mixed set of Halloween Cupcakes, 1:12 scale. 

To see more work by Stewart Dollhouse Creations, go >here<.

At the Show - Holiday Foods & More

For the holidays, Ruth Stewart (Stewart Dollhouse Creations) creates a eclectic array of festive cakes, cupcakes, pastries, tea sets (1:48 scale), kits, and more. Her offerings are most assuredly filled with Christmas Cheer! While Ruth works mainly in 1:12 and 1:48 scale, in 2013 she will be expanding her line to include more 1:24 scale. ruth@stewartdollhousecreations.com, stewartdollhousecreations.com

Christmas wonky cake

Vase made from candy canes. Roses fill the vase and a red silk ribbon finishes it off.

Christmas cupcake platter with poinsettia on the top.

Santa Christmas cupcake display.

Red Christmas holiday doily.

Christmas tea sets in 1:48 scale.

Two-tiered Christmas cake decorated with red ribbon and poinsettias.

Candy cane sprinkles cake with red rose.

Christmas cake with 3 layers of cake and 3 layers of frosting on a glass cake stand. Decorated with candy cane chunks and red gum drops.

Two slices of red cake, 2 red roses, 2 Santa cupcakes, and 2 red candy canes on a nice metal platter.

Flower cake with red candy canes.

Twiggy armed snowman cake. He wears a red and green striped scarf and cute little black top hat.

Christmas gingerbread wonky cake.

To see previous post for Stewart Dollhouse Creations, go here and here.