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Tips & Tricks
Your Miniature World
The History of NAME
TMTM Presents
Why Miniatures
Miniatures at Large
Minis Magnified
TMTM How To
Sustaining our Future
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Tips & Tricks

 

NAME Tips & Tricks
A new column from NAME contributors featuring tips and tricks for the miniaturist. Click here for this months tips and trick for staining miniatures.
 

Your

Miniature

World

Your Miniature World
Click here for an article submitted by NAME about miniature historic Baltimore row houses.
 

The History

of NAME

Click here to read about the beginnings of this organization.
 

Spring 2012 Dollhouse Raffle mini skyscraper  

Shaping Arizona Statehood exhibit
  

Member Login 
The Mini Time Machine Member login page where you can access the past twelve months of archived newsletters, is now active. Each member will need to create their own username and password to access this page.
 

Click here for a pdf of instructions to create your username and password.  

 

March 2012                                                      issue no. 5
All Aboard! 
Greetings! 

 

Our museum celebration of the Arizona Centennial continues for one more historic month with the exhibition Shaping Arizona Statehood: The George Stuart Historical Figures of the Movement West. As we reflect on our heritage, and the explorers and pioneers who bravely ventured west, we are reminded that people and relationships are central to our lives.

 

This month we position history with memory in novel ways. The Time Machine ventures to Connie Sauve's Hickory Dickory Clock Shoppe, and NAME provides an informative exploration of the fine old row houses of Baltimore. Our latest video brings you face to face with the George Stuart Historical Figures and some interesting characters from the museum's collection. The mysterious allure of the human eye captivates us as the revival of a miniature art form gains momentum.

 

H.G. Wells, the author of The Time Machine, once said, "The past is but the beginning of a beginning and all that is or has been is but the twilight of the dawn."  The memories we gather on our journey shape the future in historic and transformative ways. Enjoy the ride.

 

Happy trails,

 

Nina Daldrup

Executive Director

 

TMTM Presents Face to Face: Miniature Figures

 

This month's special feature brings you Face to Face with some of the Historic Figures, skillfully created by George Stuart, in our temporary exhibit Shaping Arizona Statehood: The George Stuart Figures of the Movement West. Enjoy!

 

 

TMTM Presents Face to Face
TMTM Presents Face to Face

 

Why Miniatures: A Place for Memories 
Why Miniatures


Why Miniatures is a monthly column written by TMTM Executive Director, Nina Daldrup, exploring the human connection with miniatures.

"We are acutely aware that while history is about the past, memory is about life." Click here to read the rest of this article.

Miniatures at Large: Eye Love Miniatures 

Miniatures at Large

 

Miniatures at Large is a new column examining the broad appeal of miniatures. Written by TMTM Director of Marketing, Gentry Spronken.

 

"It is commonly said that eyes are the windows to the soul, and miniature eye portraits became the ultimate tokens of remembrance and love." Click here to read the rest of this article. 

 

Minis Magnified 

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Minis Magnified is a monthly in-depth look at one of the miniatures in our collection written by our very own Museum Services Manager, Emily Wolverton. This month, we will look at the work of Connie Sauve.

 

"We are always seeking new displays by innovative miniature artists, to enrich our visitor's experience and broaden the pre-conceived miniature concept." Click here to read the rest of this article. 

 

How To 

TMTM How To

 

The Mini Time Machine's How To projects are created by Associate Director and Director of Education, Lisa Hastreiter-Lamb. Each project is designed for the beginning miniature maker with easy to find materials.

 

Click here for a pdf of this month's project: How to Create a Miniature Cowboy Vest.

 
Sustaining our Future: Living
Tributes

Planned Giving

 

As spring blossoms around us, we are gently reminded of the special people in our lives. Though some are here and some are gone, their contributions to our happiness and well being are never forgotten.

 

Donations to the museum in honor or in memory of someone special are a meaningful and lasting tribute to the ones we love. They may commemorate a special occasion, such as a birthday or anniversary, or they may establish an enduring memory of someone who has passed away.

 

Tributes may be funded in a variety of ways, from cash donations to bequests or other planned gifts. Your donation can be directed to support the museum programs and activities of your choice or that best represent the spirit and unique interests of the person you wish to honor.

 

There is no limit to what can be accomplished through a sensitive and thoughtful tribute to someone who made a difference in your life. In the season of new beginnings, your caring recognition of someone special is a wonderful way to express your appreciation.

 

Thank you!

 

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