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<.

2018 Show Preview

Ruth Stewart, Stewart Dollhouse Creations

In addition to offering a wide variety of kits and desserts for all the major Holidays, Ruth Stewart makes molds, doilies, rugs, and lots more. She works in both one-inch and quarter-scale. At the 2018 show, Ruth will be offering a Friday Workshop to make a 6-Layer Macaroon Cake.
Web: http://stewartdollhousecreations.com

Friday Workshop to make a 6-Layer Macaroon Cake

To register for Friday Workshops, go here:
http://goodsamshowcase.miniature.net/FridayWorkshops-2018.html


Dealer Vicki Sanfield, Uncle Ciggie Miniatures

Vicki Sanfield created Proud Peacock for submission into the Barbara Marshall Award, which was at the Miniature Masterworks show. Created from the bottom up, it goes together like a puzzle, with a canopy for shade. Note: The "Barbara Marshall Award for Artistic Achievement" honors miniature artists who exceed the current standards of fine-scale miniature making.

Proud Peacock

Dealer Patrizia Santi, Italy

Patrizia Santi creates a wide range of modern ladies shoes, boots, and handsome handbags. She also makes modern day wooden furniture pieces--such as sideboards, cupboards, table and chairs, and wood desks.  Web: patriziasantiminiatures.com

Dealer Volker Arnold, Germany

Volker Arnold  designs beautiful and intricate wood art. Assisted by his daughter, he offers assembled nativity and other Holiday scenes and kits. Volker works in 1:12 scale, and the smaller 1:144 scale to 1:2000 scale. He specializes in paintable wooden shops, dioramas, and accessories. 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. Web: www.vaholzkunst.de

This paintable Christmas diorama in 1:144" scale has more than sixty toys and two Christmas trees.

Lighted Alpine Christmas Village scene.

Girl's room and Christmas arch.

Dealer Teri Dine, Teri's Mini Workshop

Teri Dine carries a huge variety of unique handcrafted and reasonably priced 1:12 scale miniatures to outfit shops, room boxes, and dollhouses. There are products for the kitchen, bath, garden, pets, beauty parlor, soda fountain, hunting, fishing, sports and more.

Dealer Ellen Braby Books

Ellen Braby carries a marvelous selection of books to aid miniaturists in their creations. Subject matter includes architecture, decorating, room settings, and making miniatures. Also books covering periods of time and eras--such as Victorian, Tudor, Tiffany and Art Deco.

Dealer Layne Halliday, Layne's Fine Miniatures

Long-time dealer Layne Halliday handcrafts fine 1:12 scale furniture. Her extensive line includes tables, chairs, chests, desks, room boxes, and more. Layne uses exotic woods from around the world for her unique parquetry and marquetry. Her folding organ is sure to delight.
Web: http://www.laynesfineminiatures.com

Folding Organ

Dealer Silvia Leiner, Cinderella, Great Britain, formerly Germany

Silvia Leiner has been a dealer at Good Sam since 2005. Selling as Cinderella, she paints and dresses 1:12 scale porcelain dolls, and makes fashion accessories and boxed clothing. Silvia also specializes in German hand-painted Christmas decorations, toys in boxes, and carries German kitchen utensils and tools.  Web: wwww.cinderellaminiaturen.com

Dealer Sylvia Rountree, The Dolls Cobbler

Sylvia Rountree designs a fine selection of leather shoes and boots for women, men and children. She also creates colorful ballet slippers, Halloween and Christmas themed footwear, children's rain gear, leather luggage, carpetbags and more. There are always new items to surprise and entertain.
Web: http://www.dollscobbler.com

Little girl's pink raincoat, rain hat, and boots.

Hat box and Victorian boots.

Tapestry hand bags and shoes.

Handcrafted leather luggage on cart.

Exhibit: "Dewey, Cheetum, and Howe, Attorneys At Law." Created by Barbara Jones, the room box was built in 1978, refurbished and furnished for the 2017 show. The room box showcases Ferd Sobol’s Metamorphic Desk.

Happy Holidays From The Good Sam Committee

To celebrate this most wonderful time of the year, we are delighted to share some Holiday themed miniatures from Good Sam Show Dealers.  May the magic and wonder of the Holiday Season stay with you throughout the coming year.  All of the miniatures are 1:12 scale, unless otherwise stated.  Reminder: Click on any photo and it will enlarge.

Ruth Stewart, Stewart Dollhouse Creations

Laura Crain, Dollhouse Land

Laura Crain, Dollhouse Land

Laura Crain, Dollhouse Land

Laura Crain, Dollhouse Land

Volker Arnold, Germany, 1:144th scale

Volker Arnold, Germany, 1:144th scale

Karon Cunningham Miniatures, UK

Valerie Casson, France

Sally Manwell, quarter scale

The Kummerows, quarter scale

Sylvia Mobley

Sylvia Mobley

Larry Herman, Itty-Bitty Builder, quarter scale

2017 Show Previews

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

Volker Arnold, va-holzkunst
A talented German artist, Volker Arnold creates the most intricate beautiful wood art. Assisted by his daughter Lisa, he offers assembled nativity and other Holiday scenes and kits in 1:12 scale and the smaller scales 1/144 till 1/2000. His projects, though quite simple to make, impress all that see his wood art.    

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. Dorothy is offering a Friday Workshop to make the "Tiny Stitches Quilt Shop" in quarter-scale.    

Bobbie Johnson
Bobbie Johnson offers 1:12 scale feminine and shabby chic clothing and furniture. She sometimes has 1/2" scale items for sale. Betsey Bradley offers 1:12 scale hand-painted miniature reproductions of paintings by the masters.