• http://kilnworksminis.weebly.com/ - Pottery, furniture and accessories in miniature by artist and artisan, Jo-Ann  

Shaw. 
• http://www.lenham-pottery-models.co.uk - high-fired semi-porcelain miniatures for the bathroom, kitchen fittings, bedroom china and garden stoneware at one-twelfth scale. This company also provides horses at 1/8th, 1/10th, and 1/12th scale and harness kits.
• http://www.lucyaskew.co.uk - Artisan Lucy Askew offers for sale exquisite gilt looking-glasses and picture frames, fireplaces, fenders and fire-irons, and Robert Adam furniture from the Glass Drawing Room. These are exact miniature copies of antique pieces. They are cast in a special alloy which is both light and strong and accurately reproduces every detail of the carving and modelling on the master. The soft gilt finish resembles the water-gilding on the carved wood and gesso on the antique originals.
• http://www.hallsminiatureclocks.com - you will see a range of 1/12th and 1/24th scale clocks that are accurate in every tiny detail.  They are reproduced in close grain woods and copied from original clocks to be as authentic as possible.  Some of them even work!  The pictures are wonderful and the prices aren't totally out of reach.  The highest price for working was 85 pounds or so and then other from 24 - 60 pounds, some of them working.
• http://www.colinbird.co.uk/ - British furniture artisan Colin Bird offers his realistic wood furniture: many items are copies of pieces found in museums.
• http://www.neilcarterminiatures.com/ - Neil Carter sculptures using the lost wax technique.
• http://wonnacott.org/GPWmini-cabinet.htm - Geoffrey Wonnacott has been making fine quality miniature cabinets, furniture and traditional games for 20 years. 
• http://www.johnjhodgson.com/ - John Hodgson creates fabulous miniature furniture and fine oil paintings.
• http://www.jamescarringtondolls.com/ - character dolls for your dollhouse.
• http://www.raystoreylighting.com/ - chandeliers, wall sconces, every lighting need met here!
• http://www.richardstacey.com/ - miniature bricks, slate, stone for walls, floors and roofs. 
• http://www.acquistosilver.com/ - silver and gold miniatures.
• http://www.nantasyfantasy.com/ - miniature treasures and artisan dolls.
• http://www.minifoods.com/ - miniature food from the English Kitchen.
• http://www.frogmorton.com/ - Rik Pierce is a leading creator of castles and fantasy structures.
• http://www.pepperwoodminiatures.com/ - flowers, plants, paintings and Tiffany lamps. 
• Go to http://www.glasscraftuk.com/ for exquisite miniature hand-blown glassware, specializing in cranberry glass.
• http://www.cynthiahoweminiatures.com/miniaturehats1.htm. - Cynthia Howe's mini hats.
• Go to http://www.tarbenaminiatures.co.uk/ for a wide range of exquisite, British-made furniture, which is in 1/12 scale. Each piece is correctly scaled down from the original and has a very specialised antique finish, which is a characteristic of our work. Great care is taken to produce a piece of miniature furniture which really does resemble a full-size antique piece with the ageing effects shown throughout, including the inside of drawers, backs, tops and undersides.
• See http://www.coldporcelaincreations.com/ fpr exquisite cold porcelain flowers and butterflies, as well as cold porcelain glue, pre-mix and paste.
• At http://www.oaktreedollshouseminiatures.com/, you’ll find Oak Tree Dolls House Miniatures UK for handmade miniature food and selected accessories in 1:12 scale. 
• Visit http://ellepiccolodolls.com/ to see Elle Piccolo’s doll art.
• Bonnie Lavish, of Lavish Miniatures at http://www.bonnielavish.com/, offers a wide variety of kits and finished miniatures including ½ and ¼ scale miniatures. Check out the glove kits!
• Acclaim Miniatures at http://www.acclaimminiatures.com/ offers fine gold and silver miniatures for the discerning collector, in 1”, ½” and ¼” scales. 
• https://sandyslace.com/ - Sandy’s Lace and Victorian Trims – wholesale lace, ribbons, trim, findings, supplies, fabrics, etc. The retail outlet for these items is http://miniatureluxuries.com/. 
• http://www.reddragonpottery.com/ - high quality wheel-thrown miniature pottery.
• http://www.sirtomthumb.com/home - fine miniature tools for kitchen, shed, workshop, garden, etc.
• http://www.hildaburden.co.uk/ - handmade leather luggage and accessories, made up or in kits.
• http://www.crownjewelminiatures.com/ - fantastic miniature food by Robin Brady-Baxwell.
• http://www.datemanbooks.com/ - Dateman Books – traditional hand-sewn miniature books

 

 
 
 
 
 

http://blog.realgoodtoys.com/2009/06/09/building-a-dollhouse-for-the-first-time/ - an excellent introduction to building a dollhouse. 

http://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/how-build-dollhouse-zmaz89ndzshe.aspx - Build your own scale farm-style dollhouse from inexpensive, readily available materials with these original plans.

http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/ - If you have a Greenleaf Dollhouse kit, their website provides tips and tricks for construction. 

http://www.nanasminis.com/building-tips.html - Whether this is your first dollhouse or you are an old pro, the following building tips might be very helpful! 

Roomboxes, etc. is an interesting site at http://www.roomboxes.com/ for great pictures to give you ideas. 

• http://castingforpurls.com/ - Casting for Purls offers miniature knitting patterns for clothing, household accessories and rugs/afghans/blankets.
• http://dancingvioletdesigns3.homestead.com/Miniatures.html - a number of cross-stitch patterns for mini rugs.

• http://www.geocities.com/heartland/woods/5223/flrarrang.html - tips and hints on making your miniature flower arrangements look professional.

• http://www.brodnaxprints.com/ - your on-line source for fabric, wallpaper, rugs, and fabulous parquet flooring!
• http://www.minikitz.com/ - Order kits on-line in all scales for furniture, accessories, dolls and much more. Many artisans are represented.
• http://www.tammysheirlooms.com/ - Tammy's Heirlooms carries unique miniature furniture, dolls, accessories, dollhouse kits and assembled dollhouses in one inch and half inch scale. For the serious collector, there is furniture by Bespaq and handcrafted pieces including crystal chandeliers, sterling silver, oil paintings, and porcelain tea sets by IGMA and other artisans. They also carry affordable wooden dollhouse kits by Greenleaf and miniature furnishings by companies including Dee's Delights, Aztec Imports, Miniature Corner, The Dollhouse Shoppe, Handley House, and Dijon. For your wiring needs, there are Cir-Kit Concepts electrical supplies and offer complimentary live support with purchase.
• http://www.spminiatures.com/ - Online catalogue of handcrafted dollhouse miniatures. Miniature silver, porcelain, pottery, glass, art, furniture, and accessories from many countries.
• http://www.miniatures.com/Hobby-Builders-Supply-Catalog-P21659.aspx - electronic counterpart to the print catalogue, Hobby Builders Supply. This site has dollhouses and miniature accessories in 1” scale and 1/2" Scale, as well. We even have dollhouses and miniature furnishings in 1/144" Scale. 
• http://www.oakridgehobbies.com - a railroad store with some useful items for the smaller scales (1/2 inch is G scale, 1/4 inch is O scale, some of the HO scale, 1/87, could work for 1/4 scale as well).
• http://store.dollhousecollectables.com/houseworks.html . Houseworks catalogue pages can be found here. If you don’t want to shop with these suppliers on-line, just get the catalogue number and then order them through Luba or Maureen.
• If you need any horses for your outdoor scene, you’ll find the best at http://www.breyerhorses.com/. 
• Go to http://www.thecraftpackcompany.co.uk/ for an originally designed beautiful range of craft kits for dolls house enthusiasts, as well as offering a range of Craft Supplies for your mini projects. 
• At http://www.miniature.ca/securestore/, Country Classic Miniatures who carry thousands of Dollhouse and Miniature Items, from many manufacturers all over the world.
• Visit http://www.inminiature.com/, for Handcrafted Miniature Furniture Kits and Finished Dollhouse Furniture with quality construction techniques. Kit and Furniture styles are Shaker, Colonial and Country.  They also carry Clare-Bell Brass Lamps; MiniGraphics Upholstered Furniture; Finished Dollhouse Furniture; Ceramic Dinnerware and Lamps; Miniature Rugs and Carpets; Miniature Food items and Cookware, Framed Artwork, along with Decorating and Building Supplies.
• http://www.mountainminiatures.com/ - general purpose miniature furniture and supplies. 
• http://www.minidolls.com/home.shtml - The goal of Doll Artist's Workshop is to have everything a Doll Artist and Miniaturist should need to create their own works of art. They carry supplies for those interested in: Doll Millinery, Redressing Gene and Barbie, Doll Costuming, Egg Art, Heirloom Sewing, Victorian Ribbon Work, Ribbon Embroidery, Wearable Art, and so much more. Stock includes Imported Silks and Cottons, Trims, Cotton Lace, Feathers, Hat Making Supplies, Silk Ribbon, KAO Brand Bunka, Doll Jewelry, No-hole beads, Silk Ribbon, Ombre Ribbon, Rhinestones and many other items.

• http://www.nostalgic-images.co.uk – want to know what Thomas Crapper’s Victorian toilet really looked like? Or browse through some Victorian advertising? This is the site for you!
• Go to http://www.costumes.org/history/100pages/1800to1817costumesparisiens.htm  for drawings of a variety of Regency-era Hats (1800-1817), drawings of a variety of hats from the 1920’s can be found at  http://www.costumes.org/HISTORY/100pages/books/lowenhats/1925hatslowen.htm, Victorian hats are illustrated at http://www.costumes.org/HISTORY/100pages/19thhats80s.htm.  And, you can find links to drawings of headgear from the 12th to 20th century at http://www.wingeo.com/700Series.htm. 

 

• http://www.virtualdollhouse.net/Customer/SmallProjects.htm - visit this site (and scroll down) to see lots of pictures (click on them to enlarge) a Teen Witch Slumber Party and The Old Crone's Pantry  where Hagee and Esmeralda concoct a Halloween stew just for you! 
• http://community.webshots.com/photo/211430282/213196824JnGJLM - decorate the front of your dollhouse with this trick and treat vignette.
• http://mpminis.com/rozroost.html - come and see Roz' Roost - Halloween Store.
• http://wolfstone.halloweenhost.com/HalloweenTech/dectt1_TinyTown1.html - or view a tiny Halloween town…
• http://www.oakridgehobbies.com/121_scale/121_halloween.html - order Halloween goodies on line.
• http://www.rlweewonders.com/halloween_miniatures.htm - another places to buy Halloween miniatures.
• http://gerdesdesign.com/tree.htm - make your own very realistic evergreen tree – a perfect Christmas tree!
• http://mini.brayforum.com/020xcale.htm#mini – make a mini Advent calendar.
• http://www.geocities.com/vienna999/freeprojects.html - several free projects including a Halloween vignette, a bouquet of roses, a Christmas wreath, a box of Christmas ornaments, a Christmas Rose centerpiece, miniature craft kits, and much more.
• Haven’t got time to decorate your own Christmas room box? Then decorate one online at: http://smallstuff-digest.com/dnd/roombox.html. 
• For Valentine roombox inspiration, see http://www.gd1.nildram.co.uk/Ronnies_Pages/valentine.htm.
• http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/dried_flower_crafts/28988 - This article provides instructions for making miniature Christmas wreaths (scroll down past the ads at the top of the page…)
• This page gives you a printable pattern for a Christmas ornament box with a cardboard divider. Go to http://home.epix.net/~woolse/christmas02.html, and fill your completed box with all your tiny Christmas treasures.
• Go to http://www.sculpey.com/Projects/projects_SantaPenguin.htm to make a Santa Penguin Miniature Ornament from Sculpey or Fimo.
• http://www.cynthiahoweminiatures.com/noeltutorial.htm gives detailed instructions to make your own Mary, Baby Jesus and Manger.
• Build your own realistic Christmas tree at http://gerdesdesign.com/tree.htm.
• To browse or buy some miniature Christmas accessories, go to http://www.momentsunderglass.com/ (the Mini Christmas site) or go to http://www.miniatures.com.br/lista_produtos.php?id_categoria=207.
• To look at a German Christmas roombox, go to http://www.miniature.net/smallstuff/elke.htm or visit a Christmas shop at http://thepowderroom.net.nz/jingle_bells/index.htm.
• And, finally, if you want to entertain your kids/grandkids for a while, let them decorate this mini-Christmas scene on line at http://www.miniature.net/smallstuff/dnd/roombox.html (seems to only work in Internet Explorer). 

• http://www.myminiatures.com/clubs.asp - Listing of Miniature Clubs worldwide
• http://www.miniatures.org/ - official site of NAME, the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts. Find a miniature club near you, or search their magazine miniature project database for projects, tutorials and how-tos. Read about upcoming Houseparties and Conventions, Mini Weekends and State Days. See some sample pages from The Miniature Gazette, the Official Publication of NAME. The site also can help you find a shop, show, or miniature website link.
• http://ca.geocities.com/smallwondersbowmanville/ - Small Wonders Club - Toronto, Ontario
• http://members.shaw.ca/r.cayer/ - Miniature Enthusiasts of Winnipeg
• http://www.cincy-miniatures.org/index.html - Miniature Society of Cincinnati

• http://www.smallstuff-digest.com/
• http://miniatures.about.com/ - a generalized website about the hobby with many links to other sites, and some useful ideas and approaches.
• http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MiniScenesAndThingsFlowerAndGardenMinis/ - to share ideas on making miniature flowers, plants, and landscaping from paper, clay and dried materials. Floral design will be discussed as well as using flowers through out the dollhouse.
• http://groups.yahoo.com/group/makingminiatures/ - to share ideas for making miniature furniture and other miniatures for the dollhouse without going broke.
• http://groups.yahoo.com/group/THEMINITRADINGPOST/ - to share and discuss our love of one inch scale dollhouse miniatures, dollhouses and room boxes along with our latest projects. Group members can also participate in monthly miniature swaps/exchanges.
• http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Dream_Dwellings/ - for those who are interested in building a miniature castle or palace, Tudor mansion, medieval and/or fantasy setting!
• http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WEECREATIONS/ - for those who love the wee world.
• http://groups.yahoo.com/group/miniaholics/ - A group for fanatics, collectors, designers and makers of 1:24, 1:48,1:144 and other Smaller Scale Dollhouse Miniatures, who don't know when enough is enough.
• http://groups.yahoo.com/group/swap_shop/ - This club is for swapping and enjoying dollhouse miniatures. We swap in 1" scale (1:12) unless otherwise specified.
• http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MiniScenesAndThingsMiniClasses/ - 
• http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MicroMinis/ - our tiny corner of cyberspace where we can enjoy creating dollhouse miniatures in 1:144 scale.
• http://groups.yahoo.com/group/halfscale/ - discuss and share tips, projects, DIY, ask and answer questions on all topics pertaining to the middle scale (1/2" equals a foot) of dollhouse miniatures.

 

• http://www.dhminiatures.com/ - This is the official site for Dollhouse Miniature Magazine.
• http://www.thedollhouseclub.com/ - This is the official site for American Miniaturist.
• http://www.dollshouseworld.com/ - This is the official site for Dolls House World Magazine (UK).
• http://scottpublications.com/mcmag/ - This is the official site of the Miniature Collector Magazine.
• http://www.dollshousemag.co.uk/main/default.asp - This is the official site for DollsHouse and Miniature Scene (UK).
• http://www.dollshouseartisan.com/public/main.cfm - this site gives you direct, searchable access to a library of projects and tutorials, plus advice and support about dolls, dolls houses and miniatures. Paid membership is required.

• http://www.acanthusminiatures.com/page13.html - on-line tutorial for painting rust.

• http://www.fimozone.com/ - Provides tutorials on working with polymer clay and related tools (including sets of 8 x 10 texture sheets for creating a number of surface effects on sheets of polymer clay), as well as on blending clays to get the perfect colours for your project. Offers clay, tools, and other materials.

• http://home.comcast.net/~canada189/Printabletut.html - tutorial on making up printies from the web.
• For some Valentine printables, see http://victorian.fortunecity.com/ferndale/686/vlntn.gif, or check out http://www.nutshell.com/nsn/objects/pdf/0102cutout.pdf. 
• Go to http://victorian.fortunecity.com/ferndale/686/xmasprt1.jpg for printable Christmas Cards. For Hanukah cards, go to http://victorian.fortunecity.com/ferndale/686/hnkprt.jpg on the same site.
• http://www.paperminis.com - Ann prints her kits on specialty papers which greatly enhance them. The prices are very reasonable and although some are a bit fiddly (as miniatures tend to be) they turn out beautifully. As well, if you sign up for her newsletter you get free printables which have recently included wallpapers, flooring and ceilings for roomboxes (and she gives you templates and instructions for making those also).

 

• http://www.miniature-u.com/ whose motto is “Bringing a World of Knowledge to your Fingertips”. Their mission is simple - to provide individuals who are interested in miniatures the opportunity to create through online classes and workshops. Miniature-U hosts a wide variety of interesting and fun classes taught by experienced and well known instructors who are knowledgeable in various techniques and styles in several scales (1:12 and smaller).
• http://www.polymerclaycentral.com/pcc/featured/parrot1.html - build a 1/12 scale birdcage out of polymer clay. Text and illustrations by Sue Heaser.
• http://home.flash.net/~txva/pattern2.htm - make a child’s painted rocking horse or hobby horse.
• http://www.acanthusminiatures.com/page30.html - make a box of chocolates from Fimo. This site gives you a printie for the box itself (needs reducing) at http://home01.wxs.nl/~rieme018/page13.html. 
• http://home.comcast.net/~canada189/DIYProjects.htm - DIY projects from Michelle Canada include a flashlight, a seashell angel, a simple wire plate rack, a modern lamp, an art deco mirror, a quilt rack, wrapped candies, a bathroom mirror, a Faberge egg, a galvanized tub, ladies high-heeled slip on shoes, a hurricane lamp, a doll’s doll, and a man’s folded dress shirt.
• http://gerdesdesign.com/baby.htm - instructions for making a miniature sleeping fairy baby.
• http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Creek/5892/MiniReviews/page_9.html - make a miniature aquarium.
• http://martiesminis.myfamilyforum.com/fruit_tray.shtml - make a miniature fruit tray.
• http://home.flash.net/~txva/pattern.htm - make a tiny teddy bear.
• http://home.flash.net/~txva/pattern3.htm - make a miniature moulded ball mask.
• http://martiesminis.myfamilyforum.com/poppertoy.shtml - make a miniature “corn popper” push toy.
• http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Creek/5892/MiniReviews/page_8.html - make a “Happy Beads” baby toy.
• http://www.fortunecity.com/victorian/cezanne/4/minis/projects.html - links to projects on crafting a pot-bellied heater, a wicker bassinet, a snow sled, a duck or rabbit rocker, a diaper bag, and Fimo veggies. 
• http://mini.brayforum.com/020pets.htm#mini – make mini pet stuff.
• http://cottonridge.safeshopper.com/50/cat50.htm?764 - Includes how to make baby gift baskets, tea and molasses cookies, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, a cake baking table, and potted spiral topiary trees.
• http://miniatures.about.com/od/recycleyourtrash/ht/hatstand.htm helps you to make a miniature hat stand in this quick project.
• At http://msatminidolls.minilists.com/milliner.htm, you can find directions for making a variety of millinery decorations, and go to http://msatminidolls.minilists.com/hatinstr.htm for another hat project.
• Cynthia Howe, at  http://www.cynthiahoweminiatures.com/hatmaking1.htm offers a complete millinery tutorial online.

• http://www.grandtline.com - well, what fun here – 1/4" (1/48 scale) dome series kits to fit into a 3" dome, kits with dome up to $30, dome alone $14.95; Marketville-stores made from grocery store boxes like muffin mix kits less than $30; fairy houses to die for they are so cute – 3  1/2" for $30; dolls houses for the dollhouse 1 to 1 1/2". 
• http://www.anitamoriginals.com - what a drooly site – photos of things, Bespaq baby house furnished, tiny Gudgel houses (go see what they are), Oriental dolls, kits for things, teeny metal stuff for teeny places, beautifully done.
• http://www.lisaslittlethings.com – a real treat for the eyes! Laser cut furniture, cupboards, boxes and kits to make, things to put in shops, etc. Prices seemed to be very, very reasonable. 
• http://www.true2scale.com/ - Quarter scvale kits and buildings.

• http://www.loew-cornell.com/ - This manufacturer of artist’s paintbrushes offers projects, fun facts trivia and tips on painting techniques, choice of paintbrushes, brushes to select for specific applications, and more.
• http://www.woodcraft.com/education.aspx - Select Woodworking Articles or DIY Projects under Education on this woodworking site to find information on using power tools, working with wood, finishes, etc.
• http://craft.dow.com/index.htm - Sponsored by the makers of Styrofoam, this site features tips for cutting, painting, and gluing this product invented in the 1940’s. Look up product information, try one or more of the sites projects, and join a craft club to receive free offers, share ideas, and show your work.
• http://www.miniaturemolds.com/ - If you need metal and rubber molds, this location offers 400 of them, along with starter and casting sets (designed primarily for action/war gamers but useful for making your own molds).
• If you need plastic shapes for miniature construction for any reason, try http://www.plastruct.com/.
• If you are looking for equipment or tools, you can’t go wrong at http://www.micromark.com/. 
• For decals to apply to your furniture, walls, plates, clock faces, accessories, etc. check out http://www.microscale.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=DOLL.
• Check out http://www.craft-products.com/ for realistic Brick & Stone finishing products for decorating dolls houses and models. The products are easy to apply so now anyone can create beautiful authentic effects. Most items are available in both 1:12 scale and 1:24 scale. Products include various brick and stone patterns, roof tiles, lead flashing for chimneys, floorboards and many other products.
• http://www.richardstacey.com/ - miniature brick and stone products.
• At http://www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk/, you will find a veritable treasure trove of 'crafty' computer products you never dreamt existed … all sorts of papers and fabrics that you can print on using your computer printer and incorporate into your craft projects. You'll find FREE online courses and graphics to download here too. They've got ideas to get you started, detailed instructions to keep you on track and a forum to put you in touch with fellow crafters.