DOLLS 
Dollhouse crafts have huge appeal(0)
by MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON
Every month, Darlene Patrick sets a special table to reflect coming holidays or occasions. No one ever dines at the table, because it’s made out of a plastic foam soup container.
It’s part of a miniature centerpiece she created for her dining room table during a class at Just Miniature Scale, a dollhouse [...]
Mrs T.Bagg:Artist creates clay teacup creations
by Samantha Hurst
NORTH SHELBY — A dainty lace bonnet pokes out above the rim of a just as dainty antique teacup. The scene evokes a smile from those who recognize a familiar feature in the face beneath the bonnet.
“I believe women especially love them because they recognize someone they know -— they’ll see their mother [...]
Cabinet Co. Takes on Santa’s Workshop, Crafts Dollhouses For Needy Children
Alpine Cabinet Co, based in Timnath, Colo., cut a quarter of its workforce back in January but that hasn’t dampened the giving spirit of the company. Its remaining 40-something employees who are busily building 50 to 70 dollhouses for needy children, The Coloradan reports.
Project Dollhouse has been a team effort, as some employees are sewing [...]
Joliet woman crafts one-of-a-kind gnome dolls
by DENISE M. BARAN-UNLAND
The only way to own an original Sue Shetina gnome doll is to attend one of shows at the Festival of Gnomes on Dec. 5 and buy a chance to win one.
“I figured this makes them unique,” said Shetina, of Joliet.
“Billie always calls me each year to tell me who adopted [...]