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DHA News
Posted By :Mandy Wright
Posted At : Friday, Oct 10, 2008
New Articles This Week: - Quick Leather Books by Jackie Boyce: This is how to make quick leather books. Ideal for filling up the shelves of a library or study . . . continue reading
- Picket Hill 1/48 Scale Dolls House Part 2 by Rebecca Farwell: So far, I am pretty pleased with how everything is progressing. It is fun to be making such small glazed windows and opening doors. I also like the ice cream prettiness of my chosen colour scheme . . . continue reading
Forum: Please remember that the discussion forum is available for all DHA members, so if you would like to share any hints, tips, mini related bargains etc, or if you need some info or help and advice, or would just like to comment on or discuss any of the articles, please feel free to post a message here: DHA Forum Prize Draws: Congratulations to our September Prize Draw winner, Sharon Blackburn from Spain, who wins a craftsman made Tudor style bed in 1/24th scale. This month we have on offer a chance to win a beautiful hand painted still life "Angelique Tulips" in 1/12th scale, signed and dated by the artist, Linda McBreen . . . continue reading Contributors Wanted!: We are always on the look out for new and interesting articles to publish on the site - if you have any ideas, stories or suggestions and would like to have a go at writing something for us, please email your ideas to mandy@dollshouseartisan.com for details.
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DHA News
Posted By :Mandy Wright
Posted At : Thursday, Oct 02, 2008
New Articles This Week: - Shopping Bag and Hat by Roz Walters: By special request I have designed a shopping bag this month using 20's crochet cotton or linen. I used the latter. I've also included a matching hat . . . continue reading
- Kit Review - Craft Pack Company by Mandy Wright: Once again I have been given the opportunity to review three new kits from The Craft Pack Company - "Bath Time Bliss", "Arabian Nights" and "Arabian Nights Nightdress Kit" . . . continue reading
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Dolls House Miniature News
Posted By :Mandy Wright
Posted At : Thursday, Sep 25, 2008
New Articles This Week: - Chequerboard Lace Afghan by Roz Walters: To make this pretty Vintage style shopping set, you only need a couple of things form your craft box and your own home computer With winter on the horizon I have designed something to keep your little people warm . . . continue reading
- Vintage Ladies Shopping set by Emma Eilbeck: Begin by setting your printer to the highest or "best" setting available. Using a sheet of 180 gsm matt photo paper, print out the design . . . continue reading
September Prize Draw: We have a fantastic opportunity this month to win a high quality, artisan crafted, wooden Tudor style bed in 1/24th scale. This beautifully detailed wooden bed has been hand crafted in true 1/24th scale by Leslie Silversmith, and is dressed in green bedding with gold trim . . . continue reading Current Forum Chats: (do join in)
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DHA News
Posted By :Mandy Wright
Posted At : Sunday, Sep 21, 2008
New Articles This Week: - Rainbow Table Cloth by Roz Walters: Something a little different this month, a cloth worked in a variety of rainbow colours. Handy for using up all those bits and bobs as each row takes up very little thread. I have used one strand of six strand embroidery thread . . . continue reading
- Gelatin Desserts by Mandy Wright: Moulded gelatin desserts have been very popular since Georgian times, and were adored by the Victorians. This easy tutorial will have you creating miniature jellies and blancmanges in no time at all . . . continue reading
- TJ Miniatures: I recently spoke to Tracey of TJ Miniatures about her wonderful miniature needle felted animals. This is what she told me: I have always enjoyed making things, have tried many crafts . . . continue reading
September Prize Draw: We have a fantastic opportunity this month to win a high quality, artisan crafted, wooden Tudor style bed in 1/24th scale. This beautifully detailed wooden bed has been hand crafted in true 1/24th scale by Leslie Silvers mith, and is dressed in green bedding with gold trim . . . continue reading A Spin Around the Block: If any of you find yourself in the vicinity of Milton Keynes between 20th September and 4th October, the Artworks centre is running a display of turnings, aptly titled "A Spin Around the Block", by the very talented miniature artist Noni Allen. I am sure it will be well worth a visit, and only wish I was able to get there myself! Articles: We are still looking for new and interesting articles to publish on the site - if you have any ideas, stories or suggestions and would like to have a go at writing something for us, please email your ideas to mandy@dollshouseartisan.com for details.
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DHA News
Posted By :Mandy Wright
Posted At : Friday, Aug 15, 2008
New Articles This Week: - Tuscan Villa by Jane Stewart Adams: You will need a larger dollshouse frame for this project which is approximately 3 x 2 1/2 inches, with a rebate, which is suitable for a grander 1:12 Dollshouse, and would look wonderful at the top of a grand staircase or over a fireplace . . . continue reading
- Suitcase With Wheels by Kathy Brindle: Cut 3 pieces of card board 6cmx 4 cm put aside the 3rd piece of card. Cut two lengths of cardboard 0.5cm x30cmCut these strips in to 4 to fit round the sides of 2 of the cardboard pieces. These will be the sides of your case . . . continue reading
August Prize Draw: For your chance to win a superb set of five miniature bear kits by Emily Farmer, please remember to email your entries to me by the end of the month. For full details . . . continue reading
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