Amazon In Miniature Style II details and photos Author Page/eBook, pdf Category:  Crafts/Hobbies Publisher: Writer's Exchange ISBN-10:  1921636408 Type: Non-Fiction Pages: 132 Copyright: March 22, 2011 ISBN-13: 9781921636400 In Miniature Style II offers stunning photos, unique how-to projects and profiles of talented miniaturists and their collections. With dozens of stunning photos, over 40 how-to projects, and profiles of talented miniaturists and their work, In Miniature Style II offers a creative tableau sure to please novice crafters and experienced collectors alike. Contains new profiles, many new photos, and even more unique, fun projects to try! Updated features, photos & dozens of new how-to's including half-scale and miniature doll projects by IGMA artisans and other skilled miniaturists. ** Available in print, eBook (pdf) and other eformats for Sony Reader, Kindle, etc. at Smashwords.** Table of Contents:   FEATURES:     Chapter 1: Victorian Style Mary Ann BRESNAHAN makes what’s old, new and beautiful again   Chapter 2: Designing Style Leon PASCUCCI and author Christine VERSTRAETE talk design and color   Chapter 3: Country Style The imaginative world of miniaturists Curt and Lori ROSEMANN   Chapter 4: Tudor and Medieval Style Travel back in time to Ed and Mary SILVERS’ Tudor castle   Chapter 5: Going Green in Style The fun, unique creations of Fern ROULEAU   Chapter 6: Dressing in Style Artistic miniature doll creations by: Bonnie GLAZIER, Kathi MENDENHALL and Lucie WINSKY   PROJECTS:   Chapter 7: Structures Build your own Country porch scene – Lori Rosemann Construct an outdoor privy or shed – Earl Beese Learn olde-world finishing techniques – Christine Verstraete Design a Mexican-style front porch – Christine Verstraete   Chapter 8: Furnishings Design an attractive hutch – Edward W. Silvers, Sr. Create shelves stocked with cigar boxes – Mary Ann Bresnahan Build an icebox – Edward W. Silvers, Sr. Construct a Tudor chair – Lori Rosemann Make a coordinating Tudor table – Lori Rosemann Build and decorate a Halloween room screen – Christine Verstraete   Chapter 9: Flowers and Decorations Make some fun, frugal flowers and pots – Lori Rosemann Make easy Hydrangeas and a “punny” plant – Christine Verstraete Plant a pair of pants! – Fern Rouleau Build an L-shaped potting table – Christine Verstraete Create some “enamel” roses – Shelly Norris   Chapter 10: Foods and Stuff Create a homemade Hibachi grill - Christine Verstraete Construct a simple table-top display – Christine Verstraete Cook BBQ faves: burgers, hot dogs and potato salad – Christine Verstraete Make simple peanut butter and jelly jars – Christine Verstraete   Chapter 11: Soft Goods Crochet a hand-made baby’s afghan – Mary Ann Bresnahan Create a comfy wing chair – Christine Verstraete Make an elegant pair of curtains – Leon Pascucci Cover the floors: art “Bunka” rugs – Christine Verstraete Make a half-scale couch – Christine Verstraete   Chapter 12: Miniature Doll Clothing & Accessories Create a flippy, fun hanger dress, hat and purse - Kathi Mendenhall Dress and wig a beautiful display bust - Bonnie Glazier Create a delightful child’s dress – Lucie Winsky Make an easy pair of Bunka slippers & tote bag – Christine Verstraete Fashion a China doll dress & matching handbag – Bonnie Glazier     Excerpt Introduction: Who can forget that first glimpse into a world where a chair fits into the palm of a hand, or where a realistic replica of nature’s beauty is contained in a flowerpot no bigger than a thumbnail? There is something almost magical about viewing everyday items and settings that are reduced in size, but not in quality. For most people, that fascination with all things small often begins with a childhood dollhouse, or is sparked by a glimpse at the breathtaking contents of one of the superb museum collections found in the United States.

A Collector's Review:
"Love the new book, it is so easy to understand even the "MINI Dummies" like me can understand all the amazing project ideas - Jam packed with so many easy to do projects, something for every miniaturist - Cant wait for book number 3...."
Lianda, Kelirosh Studio, South Africa


Review, Miniatures - About.com
"...Easy to read, the book is a bit like having a miniature club to yourself" - Lesley Shepherd, About.com Miniatures Guide.

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Miniatures author review
"...The text is fun and inspiring to read and all the instructions are very clear." - Camille Minichino, author, The Miniatures Mysteries series by Margaret Grace.
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