heidiiiii Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Oh My..Decisions Decisions... here is the link to the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor's Mom Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Thanks for the link! That is only a couple of hours from me, so I think I am going to try to check it out. My first miniature show! ~Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alleys Dollhouse Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 We are planning on going as well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intrinsicat Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I may go on Saturday, as long as I'm not hurting too much after Halloween... I wish I could afford the workshops, they're SO expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah91 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I will definately be going!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet2Dawn Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Heidi I am thinking we can travel up Sat am do the afternoon show and stay over to shop more on Sun am before we head back. The 4 hr window seem sooooo short for shopping that huge list of vendors. The hotel rooms are running $125.00 for the show price. Le tme know what you think. I est the drive time to be about 3 1/2 to 4 hrs w/o traffic. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share Posted June 19, 2008 Dawn, I would love to. But after finding out about how much oil is going to potentially cost this winter, it would be stupid and selfish of me to make any plans to spend any money on anything. Maybe next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurennie Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Has anyone been there before? I want to go! But I want to know what it's like first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lubbock TX Chick Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I would sooooo love to go. But, doesn't look like it's gonna happen this year. Maybe next year . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I have been to the last four and took classes my first year. I will be going again this year with a local club that sets up a bus for their members. They have a wonderful range of vendors and products from expensive down to the very affordable. I love looking at what is there for ideas. I go with a list of things I need for my projects and those are my first priority. After that I will cruise looking for special items depending on how much money I have left. Although some of the classes are expensive there are a few that are doable and the skills you can pick up make them worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnieEP Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I will be going and members of the club I belong to (First State Mini Club). The show in Cherry Hill is pretty big! Bring your walking shoes because there is a lot to see. I am making a Christmas shop which I will be entering as an exhibit so make sure you stop in the exhibit room and check out "Ira's Christmas Shoppe." The workshops are great and if you have the extra "do-re-mi" to attend one, you owe it to yourself. I so wanted to go to one but I've been unemployed for the last five months ;) ...maybe next year. Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I would love to go!! Every year for the past 5 years I have wanted to go. It's no way to travel with the girls so young still (Unless I took them with and that ain't gonna happen ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welcomehomeminis Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I've been there too, it is A LOT to take in. Besides good shoes, think about things you need when garage sale-ing: an empty, lightweight bag and plenty of cash (much easier than wondering who takes what, plus it makes it easier to know when you're done!). Take all the business cards you can, because you WILL forget who had what two seconds after you leave. I brought a camera and politely asked a few vendors if I could photograph things that wowed me. Like Beverly said, bring a list. For one thing, you forget what you wanted when confronted with so much amazing work. It also helps with the "I want it all" syndrome, but not as much as a cash limit does. :welcome: The things I most enjoyed last year were Elle Piccolo's figures, and Ferd Sobol's unbelievable furniture. Don't miss them. I can't do (or afford!) work like theirs, but oh, I can admire the artistry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I wish I could....I wish I could! (Wolfie clicking her red shoes together but it's not working!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastalinda Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I wish I could....I wish I could! (Wolfie clicking her red shoes together but it's not working!) Did you try wiggling your nose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah91 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Oh! Can't wait can't wait! I went two years ago and I had so much fun. Couldn't go last year, my brother had some big marching band thing we all had to go to. But this year, Dearest Mother is bringing me! So excited! and maybe I will finally meet some of the people from this forum. *jumping up and down* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAK Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I've been wanting to go every year for the last 3...always real life things get in the way...You see my birthday always falls around that weekend and this year I'm gonna be away...on a cruise (don't feel sorry for me ) maybe next year guys huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancye Fisher Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Hi everyone, I am new to this group, but had to respond to this note. I was fortunate enough to attend one of the Philly Miniatura shows.....think it was the last one held in Philly and Pat Bauder was still running the show. I haven't been able to get back since that time, but I can tell you that the show is fabulous; can't imagine that would change just because the show is now in N. Jersey. There are so many top artisans at Miniatura....so many lovely minis to see and to BUY if one has saved up the dollars!!! I don't know if I will get there this year, but I certainly would love to because as I said, that is one fabulous show. Make plans to go, if you can, and take a workshop,too as they are a bit pricey, but worth it!!! Nancye in Miami, FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Hi, Nancye, please pop in over at the Newcomers' Forum and introduce yourself so we can all give you a hearty GL welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnieEP Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I just have to tell you all this...my mini mentor convinced me to enter my Christmas Shoppe as an exhibit for the Philly show next week! To say the least, I am waaaaay nervous about this but I sent in the entry form so I am committed. I'm not looking to win a prize or anything but I just want to share this very special project with people and maybe get a photo or two in a mini mag! Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welcomehomeminis Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Congrats, Lynne. Just getting up the bravery to enter is a cool prize. I hope you rock the show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnieEP Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Thanks Kelly! Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuppa-Tea Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Hi, everyone! I haven't been on the forum for a while, as I have been just too busy to do minis. I know, blasphemy! Anyway, I will be going to the Philly show (actually, it's in Cherry Hill, NJ.) I tried to get someone to go with me, but nobody I know wanted to or was free to come along. :nana: Does anyone from here want to meet at the show tomorrow morning and walk around together? I will be there tomorrow at 10, but I can't stay past 12:30 because I have something else in the afternoon, and am usually visually overstimulated at these things after two hours anyway. I haven't been to the show in this hotel, so I don't know the layout, but perhaps anyone who wants to, could meet me by the door prizes, wherever that is, at a convenient time? I'm particularly looking for 1/2" scale items this time around. Does anyone want to meet me there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welcomehomeminis Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Lynne, I saw your piece today! Whoo-hoo to you! Congrats! (That's a lot of exclamation points.) Folks, they almost had to throw me out. I got there later than I wanted to, about noon, and I stayed until 5pm. Can you say "eye candy"? Much drooling was done by Kelly, as usual. I *love* Miniaturia! I got a few things for me, a few things for the little person, and a major case of wish-I-could-win-the-lottery-itis. Wow. My can't-miss-list, if you're going tomorrow: Frogmorton Studios (Rik Pierce's houses are even more beautiful in person); Elle Piccolo's dolls (and she's always very nice to talk to, also); Paula Gilhooley's amazing-amazing flowers; and right as you go in (or come out) Owen's Deluxe Dollhouses. Get one of the folks there to show you how the stone house opens up. It is so realistic on the inside, and so clever on the outside, I wanted to move right in. OMG. Best cheap thrills: tiny "fairy lace" and other ityy-bitty supplies at Miniature Luxuries and a gorgeous gingerbread house from The Kennedys, both back in the Riverside Pavillion. My favorite person, every time I've gone: Tony Knott. Really nice to talk to and buy from. Thing I missed the most from last year: Ferd Sobol. Seeing his work in person is awe-inspiring. They're open tomorrow from 11 to 4, and nobody's paying me to recommend it highly if you're in the area, LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnieEP Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Hi! Oh darn Kelly I wish I had met you and thank you for the compliments on my shoppe! I worked on it until the last possible minute on Friday. As you can tell, I'm a bit of a procrastinator! We probably passed each other at some point! I got there about 10:00 a.m.! I thought the show was awesome but definitely missed Ferd this year. I wonder why he didn't make it. I made a good dent in my wallet when I visited Miniature Luxuries. Their stuff is really neat. You would have thought I would buy something besides Christmas stuff since the shoppe is officially finished but noooooooooo....couldn't resist buying a few pieces of fabric to make tablecloths. Also, Cottage Miniatures wasn't there this year. You can buy a ton of neat stuff for very little money. I talked with Owen's assistant, Verne. He's a neat guy to chat with. So, which of Owen's houses are you gonna buy? The $5,900 one or the $9,000 one? He does fabulous work! Guys, this man builds houses from the ground up...even cuts his own stone! You provide a photo of a house and he will make a replica of it. He's from Canada. Cuppa-Tea I wish I had checked the forum on Friday because I certainly would have met you but I was busy putting the final touches on my shoppe. Did you make it there? Okay, I took a bunch of photos of most of the exhibits. Check out my gallery to get a look at the very nice work that everyone did. Oh, and you'll get a peek at my shoppe and me! Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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