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My Miniature Obsession: Crafting, Creativity and Community for Dollhouse Miniature Lovers.

Rachel Karpf of Mic Drop Miniatures

Welcome to My Miniature Obsession, the podcast for dollhouse lovers, mini makers, and curious crafters! Your host, Rachel Karpf of Mic Drop Miniatures, dives into the world of miniatures, sharing stories, interviews, tips, and creative inspiration. Hear from hobbyists and professional miniaturists from around the world as they reveal their struggles, wins, and wisdom. Whether you"re building your first roombox or your dream dollhouse, this podcast will encourage and inspire your tiny

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Ep 35- Meet Marina- a very talented miniaturist

My Miniature Obsession: Crafting, Creativity and... ·

2022/03/20

Meet Marina- a very talented miniaturist who's love for this hobby started at the age of 7, when her dad built her first doll house; a house that she still has! Her love for Miniatures spans over several years, however she didn't start creating her own miniatures until a few years ago and that includes furniture and kitchens. "Its all in the detail," Marina states and that is shown in her work. With over 15,000 Instagram followers, I'm not the only one that feels her work is amazing and 'move in

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Ep 34- Auction win leads to miniature passion

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2022/02/25

Meet Michael Hogan. He is a collector of dollhouse miniatures, focusing on museum quality artisan made pieces.Hogan found himself immersed in the world of miniatures when he won a dollhouse at an auction for around $500. After doing some research, he discovered the house's value to be worth something around $10,000! This started a new journey into the world of miniatures. Since obtaining that first dollhouse, Michael has collected and curated several pieces including several complete dollhouses and

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Ep 33- Meet Brittany; nurse, mom and talented...

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2022/02/11

Meet Brittany- a registered nurse and mom to 3 little girls. Miniature making for Brittney started when she bought her girls a dollhouse for Christmas in 2020. Planning on buying furnishing for the dollhouse, she quickly found that pieces for the house were expensive. That's when she decided to try and make a few pieces herself. She found that she really enjoyed it and that she was good at it! Friends and family pushed her to make more and start selling on Etsy! Its been a huge success and she's

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EP 32- Meet Theresa; Artist, Miniaturist,...

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2022/01/19

Meet Theresa- she started renovating her childhood dollhouse with the intention of using it as a way to teach her two daughters woodworking and various computer design programs. Let's just say it didn't turn out as planned. Instead, we get to benefit as Theresa shares her wonderful tutorials and DIY projects on her website and social media platforms. She's so talented! Theresa states she loves taking photos of her Mini creations and it really shows! They are amazingly done! Check out her work on

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Ep 31- Small Scale Artisan- Fran Sussman

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2022/01/02

Fran Sussman from Some Like it Small works primarily in dollhouse-for-a-dollhouse (also called 1:144th) scale. This means the objects she creates are 1/144—less than 1 percent the size of their real life counterparts! She loves “repurposing” found objects, and uses a variety of materials, from wood, to metal, to glass and even fur and leather. Her wonderful work has earned her Artisan status with IGMA, the International Guild of Miniature Artisans (igma.org). She has taught workshops at Chicago

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EP 30- Tammie Knight - Small Matters Miniatures

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2021/12/10

Meet Tammie- She has been collecting and making miniatures since the age of 9! She's a graduate of Parsons School of Design (NY) and is great at incorporating her love of design and background into the aesthetic of her miniature projects. She has created over 1,500 miniature projects for clients, family, and friends. For the past 20 years, she has been working on her masterpiece, (a dollhouse that combines the styles of a New York City Brownstone, a Parisian Townhouse, and a Georgian Manor.) Outside

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Ep 29- A Life in a Roombox with Cecelia

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2021/11/28

Love miniatures that Tell a story!? If so, then you have to hear Cecelia's Story and how she created a Roombox of her daughter’s Life! That’s right- her life from Birth to Marriage all in one small box! Fascinating! I’m inspired to do this for my daughter now and I bet you will be also! LET'S CONNECT: website>>> https://www.micdropminiatures.com instagram>>> https://www.instagram.com/micdropminiatures facebook>>> https://www.facebook.com/MicDropMiniatures

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Ep 28- Kim Sanborn; All-Star Artist, Crafter, Knitter...

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2021/11/11

Kim started making miniatures in the Spring of 2020 and by looking at her work you would think it was longer! Kim is a very talented artist and shares many wonderful tips and tricks for Dollhouse Miniatures. You may have seen her work in recent episodes of the American Miniaturist! You can follow Kim on Instagram @maineminiaturist LET'S CONNECT: website>>> https://www.micdropminiatures.com instagram>>> https://www.instagram.com/micdropminiatures facebook>>>

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Ep 27- Holly McCaig, artist and creativepreneur

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2021/10/30

For Holly it all started with an Instagram post of a miniature dollhouse scene that melted her heart. She also had the desire to change her work/life balance, so she decided to built herself a roombox for fun; to do something for herself. Holly also doesn't do anything half-ass. With that said, she documents everything and that's amazing for us because we get to see her story (and roombox) from start to finish! Follow Holly's progress her at: Website: https://aspenminiature.com/ Instagram:

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EP 26: Miniature Comminunity- Connect; Learn; Get...

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2021/10/18

IBeing a part of a community can make us feel like we are a part of something greater than ourselves. It can give us opportunities to connect with people, get inspired, and provide us with a sense of belonging. Every person needs to have a sense of community. f you are passionate about Dollhouse Miniatures, want to connect with other like-minded people, and learn more about this beautiful hobby, then The Mini District is for you! Take a listen as I explain what the District has to offer you! LET'S

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Ep 25: Beth Carl Picard- All-Star Artisan

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2021/10/04

Beth is an amazing artist! I feel there isn't anything she can't do when tackling a project in her craft room. She loves Painting, Miniatures, Ceramics, pottery, mosaics, hand painted clothing and the list goes on! Listen as we chat about her new found passion... miniatures. We talk about the dollhouse her dad started back in the 1980s and how she got to finished it. Also listen about her struggles and wins when she recently built her first house from scratch. All with NO plan, just an idea and lots

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Ep 24: What are your Passions?

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2021/09/15

In this episode I share with you how and WHY I got started on this Miniature Adventure. I'm finally living my dream and Doing what I love. I hope you enjoy my Story. How to find Kelly: https://www.medicinalmessages.com/ Want to be a guest? Please reach out: rachel@micdropminiatures.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/miniatureobsession/support

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Ep 23: Cassie- a 2 and 3D designer with a passion for...

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2021/09/08

Meet Cassie of Tinker Belle Makes! She's a Miniaturist that loves to integrate her digital and technical skills into her work. She fully dedicated to a life of learning and it shows as she is always up on the newest technology. Follow along as she shares her process on Instagram daily! https://www.instagram.com/tinkerbellemakes/ Also, be sure to visit her website where she share tips, tutorials, fails and best of all... FREEBIES! https://tinkerbellemakes.com/ LET'S CONNECT: website>>>

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Ep 22: Kenzie Leigh and her Journey with Miniatures

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2021/08/18

I had the privilege of talking with Kenzie! On Instagram she takes us through her journey of Renovating a Dollhouse! She shares her wins and frustrations. You can follow her journey on Instagram @leighscraft LET'S CONNECT: website>>> https://www.micdropminiatures.com instagram>>> https://www.instagram.com/micdropminiatures facebook>>> https://www.facebook.com/MicDropMiniatures pinterest>>> https://www.pinterest.com/micdropminiatures --- Support this podcast:

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Ep 21: Stacey Lynn of Vintage Dollhouse Shop

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2021/08/06

Do you Love Vintage Dollhouses and Accessories? If so, this is the Episode for you! Listen as I talk with Stacey of Vintage Dollhouse Shop! She has a mission of Helping vintage miniatures find loving new homes. https://www.instagram.com/vintagedollhouseshop/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/miniatureobsession/support

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Ep 20: NAME President- Roy Moore

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2021/07/22

Meet Roy Moore, the President of NAME which stands for NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MINIATURES ENTHUSIASTS. So what is NAME: its has been organized to serve the miniature collector and builder, and its object is to create, stimulate and maintain a national interest in all matters pertaining to miniatures, to serve as a clearing house for ideas relating to miniature collecting and building, and to encourage new and creative talent. You can find NAME’s website at miniatures.org Also… while there check out

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Ep 19: Shelley Acker; Talented, Knowledgable,...

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2021/07/07

Shelley Acker is the owner of Freedom Miniatures; one of very few miniature stores in all of Canada, is located in Kentville, NS. The Shop showcases dollhouse accessories, furniture and products as well as supplies. It also features finished works by Shelley. In addition to being a must see shop for dollhouse enthusiasts, Freedom Miniatures also carries quality supplies such as Vallejo brand paints and pigments, basswood scale lumber, landscaping products and tools sought after who build model train

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Ep 18: Discovering Your Passion and How to Live a...

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2021/06/26

Are you living a life of purpose? Finding your passion can change your life; its like finding your personal Life road map. When you know what your passion is, you feel motivated, inspired, and so much clearer about what your next step should be. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/miniatureobsession/support

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Ep 17: Jen Paton- All things Creepy Miniatures

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2021/06/10

Jen is a very talented miniaturist- that specializes in Creepy Miniature Creations! Learn more about her artistic process, hear about her impactful creative techniques and how she’s been able to push the boundaries of traditional dollhouse design. You can find Jen at Facebook Marketplace; Jen Paton. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/miniatureobsession/support

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Ep 16: Preston Poling- Fraiser Enthusiast and...

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2021/05/24

Preston may be a newbie to the Miniature World but you can't tell by looking at his work! He is a fan of the Frasier Show; an American television sitcom that was broadcast on NBC for 11 seasons, ending 2004. Preston constructed of a 1/12 scale replica of the apartment seen in the show. The name of his project is known as "The Frasier Project" and can be seen here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/724126841661080/. The Best part of Preston's creations is that 100% of the proceeds go to "Ranger's

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