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Small-Scale Creations
If, like me, you're fascinated by dioramas, model railroads, dollhouses, and all things miniature, then you'll love these books.
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In Miniature: How Small Things Illuminate the World
2019 by Garfield, SimonGet this itemMiniature-scale creations allow us to enter a complete world. And when you're the builder, you can invent it any way you want. This book explores some of the more unexpected creations and passions of individuals, such as Frances Glessner Lee, whose small box tableaux depict, of all things, crime scenes!
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Miniature Moss Gardens: Create Your Own Japanese Container Gardens
2017 by Oshima, MegumiGet this itemI tried growing moss in a terrarium once and failed dismally. I should have let this book's authors guide me to success.
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Mini Science Fun
2017 by Felix, RebeccaGet this itemPart of the Mini Makers series, this how-to manual of shrunken-sized science experiments is designed for STEM enthusiasts who also enjoy the creative, crafty aspect of projects. For kids and up. Discover, also, Mini Decorating and Mini Holiday Crafts.
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The Uncommon Quilter: Small Art Quilts Created with Paper, Plastic, Fiber, and Surface Design
2007 by Williamson, JeanneGet this itemClear instructions guide the reader in making 52 small quilts, one per week all year, using found objects.
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Miniature Rooms: The Thorne Rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago
2004 by Art Institute of ChicagoGet this itemIf you've never seen the Thorne Rooms, or even if you have, you'll be amazed by these 16th and 17th century European and American interiors. This book also takes you through the behind-the-scenes story of these miniature rooms.
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My Tiny Indoor Garden: Houseplant Heroes and Terrific Terrariums in Small Spaces
2016 by Leendertz, LiaGet this itemEver heard of Kokedama? It is the Japanese practice of wrapping a plant's roots in a tight moss ball that can be hung from a wire. This book beautifully illustrates how you can bring plants into even the smallest spaces.
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Gardening in Miniature: Create Your Own Tiny Living World
2013 by Calvo, JanitGet this itemHave fun creating your own fanciful garden with miniature gardening expert Janit Calvo.
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Making Miniature Villages in Polymer Clay
2000 by Ritchey, GailGet this itemIf modeling a cottage that is only three inches tall is your idea of fun, clay away!
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Miniature Bonsai: The Complete Guide to Super-Mini Bonsai
2017 by Iwai, TerutoshiGet this itemIf regular bonsai are too big for your miniature sensibilities, these "super-minis" are no taller than an inch.
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Malice in Miniature
1998 by Dams, Jeanne M.Get this itemFor fans of Agatha Christie and M.C. Beaton, the crime in this mystery novel is based around the theft from a miniatures museum of a 17th century dollhouse tea set. English manors, poison, and fabulous hats add to the irresistible cozy fun.
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The Miniaturist
2014 by Burton, JessieGet this itemAn eerie novel set in 17th century Amsterdam, in which a miniaturist fills a replica house with portentous objects, suggesting he knows more than he should.
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The Borrowers
1998 by Norton, MaryGet this itemFor my generation, this is where it all began. As a child, I absolutely loved the idea of the Borrowers hauling away a safety pin or empty spool of thread to use for their purposes, while gigantic I slept on.
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