Chicago International 2012 By Bridget McCarty

I'm back home from a wonderful Chicago show this year (2012). I must say it was my best show yet and I'm very surprised about how much merchandise I sold. Leni, the shows organizer, had sent over Miniature Collector to photograph a wonderful scene I brought. I'm excited to see the Chicago show report in Miniature Collector next month. Here is a photo of myself with Laura Montgomery of Milestone Miniatures.

              Below you will see some great items that sold quickly. That was my table on opening night.

The "Orange" room was quite large and had many collectors on opening day.

                           Below is a photo of a wonderful castle at the entrance hall of the convention.
                           Laura Crain stands next to it to show the scale.

                             Below is a shot of Karl Blindheims wonderful animals. He is so talented!

                                        Below is a shot of my table with items still on it!  This was a few minutes before opening hours.

                                  Here is a group of us on the last night after the show closed. We like to hang out and chat in the lobby. Laura Crain is on the right in a white jacket. She is the creator of Dollhouseland.

               Thank you for reading and I will see you again soon. Check back for my update of the Texas Miniature Showcase this month. I leave this Thursday to Dallas. I need to get back to creating until then! Mini Hugs!

Meerkat Collectible Figures By Bridget McCarty

Welcome, friends. It's been a productive past few weeks as I prepare a menagerie of miniature animals. My latest creation is this adorable scene of Meerkats on a real twisted log base. They are created in 1" scale and each measure about 1.5" tall.
Tom Bishops Chicago International show is next week. I am very excited to be there for a second year in a row. Last year I was accepted last minute so I didn't get a chance to prepare as much as I wanted to. This year will be an exciting experience. I am fully stocked and with new a exciting pieces. Please come by my table and have a look . =-)  More info on the show www.Bishopshow.com

New Alice in Wonderland Items & Chihuahuas By Bridget McCarty

It's been a great few weeks with all of the new miniature creations. I finally got around to finishing the Mexican kitchen and adding the "three amigos" chihuahuas. Notice they are barking at the lazy cat on the counter.

Next, I have finished my miniature white rabbit and Cheshire cat based on Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. I think they turned out as cute as can be. Each one has been hand made from scratch. The rabbits outfit is made with beautiful gold tones and velvety red hearts (hand cut).

Finally, here is an order I made for a collector of an Impala head. I bought a figure of an Impala and cut the head off. This piece was not made from scratch but a very careful application of artificial fur was added for a  realistic look. The collector was very happy with the final product.

Now it's time to get back to work on the new items for Tom Bishop's, Chicago International next month. Bishopshow.com!! See you there!! =-)

Brand New Farm Animals by Bridget McCarty Miniature Pets

Some great new EBAY items!

I love what spring and Easter bring.

Today, I finished new yorkies in sweaters for Chicago International (Bishopshow.com).

I already have two stores wanting to buy some so I hope I have some left for april. Chicago is going to be very busy for me so I've also decided to bring a helper this time. The crowds can get quite large and three rows deep.

I also started on some maltese and flocked sheep figures. These sheep are figures that I buy and

cover in soft fuzzy material. Below you will see the chicken as a figure I bought as well.

Normally, I hand make all of my figures but there are times I buy the bodies. My auctions will state the difference. The duck and chickens are made from scratch.

                                 This large chicken is a figure, in brown, I bought and covered in feathers.

                                                      Hand made chics and basket by Bridget.

                       My good friend, Ladybug, made this bench and I made the hedgehog from scratch.

                                                        A husky puppy I made from scratch.


                                                                  Mini hugs out there!!
                                                                          -Bridget

More New Items from Tom Bishop Show January 2012

So many new and amazing items were sold at the Tom Bishop show this January. Easter and Valentines items are in fashion and collectors are very eager for one of a kind items. 

Photos of the Miniatures West show will be posted soon. The show is this weekend in Culver City, CA.

Miniatureswest.com has info and directions.

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Tom Bishops Miniature Show in CA

It's been a great weekend and collectors have been very enthusiastic about the new collection.
I'm back to creating the next few pieces for the Miniatureswest.com show next month.

Here is the link to the Easter cart that was unveiled at Tom Bishops show. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220939003522

The Alice tea table sold to to wonderful collector at the end of the show.

Now back to watching Real Housewives of Beverly hills to inspire a miniature mansion with many shoes
and cute teacup dogs. =-)

Miniature Gray Cat By Bridget McCarty

Hi friends! 

I'm proud to present the first cat of 2012, 

"Softy." I love her tiny little face and soft gray coat. 

I'm very happy to get back to work, in my new office, with a new line for the Tom Bishop show.

I will also be teaching painting techniques for Mexican pottery in February.

This little one is available on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220924679177

I will see you in Philadelphia Miniaturia 2012 for sure. 

Philadelphiaminiaturia.com