VIP News & Shows – Teri Hanson Miniatures https://terihansonminiatures.com Miniature Kits, Half Scale, Quarter Scale & More Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:23:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://terihansonminiatures.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/cropped-Teri_Hanson_Miniatures-03-scaled-4-32x32.webp VIP News & Shows – Teri Hanson Miniatures https://terihansonminiatures.com 32 32 Guess Who I Found At The Show! https://terihansonminiatures.com/guess-who-i-found-at-the-show/ https://terihansonminiatures.com/guess-who-i-found-at-the-show/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:21:42 +0000 https://terihansonminiatures.com/?p=16711 Just back from the Chicago Spring Showcase of Miniatures and found some awesome minis! Thoughts I would drop a little post to share with you all. The show was a great success, and I made some new mini-friends as well. This year, the show was packed pretty much every day with a steady stream of visitors. Meeting so many of you was such fun, and I look forward to getting to know you all better and seeing you again next year! Thank you all so much for stopping by and shopping at my table this year. I greatly appreciate your support and the kind words of encouragement.

Here is a look at the amazing finds I purchased this year . . . if you see something you love, visit the vendor’s website.

As you can see, I went a bit dragon crazy this year lol. Just couldn’t resist these amazing 3D printed ones.

Top: T&D Miniatures had these amazing dragon scale bookcases that I want to place beside the larger dragon archway figure.

Right: This little guy was purchased at the Bishop show, but the vendor did not put a card in the bag. The irridescent colors are amazing on him!

Just some random tiny things. Isn’t the Jack Skeleton jar soooo cute! It’s hard to see, but the dragon book has a glittery finish on it that was very kewl.

The table and chairs kit above is hard to see, but it’s amazingly crafted and has a beautiful finish. I will be sure to show it later after I’ve built the kit1

I could spend the entire day looking at all the amazing kits from Blackthorn Studio!!! The unfinished pieces at the back will be so fun to finish.

One of the new mini-friends I met was so kind and gifted me this set of 3D printed items. Now I just want to make a bathroom diorama lol.

Now for my fave finds . . .

Michael R Miniatures is a MUST VISIT vendor for me at the Bishop show, and his items this year did not disappoint. Just amazing quality and such cute facial expressions.

No idea yet how I will use these, but I may just make a simple room to showcase my collection, as I do plan to add to it each year.

Last but not least . . . let me introduce you to ZELDA!!!! (If you follow my Coven Lighthouse special project, you know.

Isn’t she just perfect as Zelda! Just walking down the aisle at the show and saw her immediately, thinking that is Zelda. I just knew she had to come home with me, and I can hardly wait to add her to the lighthouse.

So that’s everything that came home with me this year. I LOVE every single piece and am looking forward to adding them to my mini projects.

Hope you enjoyed the quick view.

Happy mini making, Teri

]]> https://terihansonminiatures.com/guess-who-i-found-at-the-show/feed/ 0 NEW FOR THE CHICAGO SHOW!!! https://terihansonminiatures.com/new-for-the-chicago-show/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:48:17 +0000 https://terihansonminiatures.com/?p=16436 Chicago Spring Showcase of Miniatures – April 9-11

  • Thurs 10-7 Fri 10-7 Sat 9-4
  • Wyndham Garden Hotel – Schaumburg, IL
  • 1725 E Algonquin Rd.
  • There will be a shuttle to take people from this show over to the Tom Bishop show and back

It’s begun . . . The countdown to the Chicago Spring Showcase of Miniatures has started, and I have several NEW products to share!

By request, I decided to offer pre-order options for some of my new kits for Chicago. Since I can only fit so much into my car, the quantity of kits I can bring for everything is limited to between 5 and 10 each. Last year I found myself pretty much sold out by noon of the second day! While that makes me very happy, I was so sorry when some of you came to my table looking for something specific, only to find I was out of them. Hopefully a pre-order option this year will prevent that.

PRE-ORDERS NOW SOLD OUT! I WILL HAVE FROM 5-10 KITS PER DESIGN AVAILABLE AT THE SHOW.

TILL THEN, HERE IS A PREVIEW FOR SOME OF THE NEW KITS . . .

I was soooo excited to finish up this new 1:48 scale Modern House kit in time for Chicago. It’s the first modern miniature that I’ve created, and I can see more coming in the future.

  • Finished size (W/O Base) – 12″w, 9″h, 5.1/2″d. With base: 13 1/2″w, 9 1/8″h, 6″d
  • Features: a wood ceiling in the living room and a fireplace. Larger openings from the entry to the living room and from the living room to the kitchen. In the hallway, there is a unique floating staircase.
  • The walls and rooms are pretty much set to be built as seen in the photos. Making changes would cause pieces to be out of line or not fit so please consider this.

THIS IS A LIMITED EDITION KIT!

My Tea Shoppe was first created as a chipboard-and-cardstock project PDF and has since become one of the most popular designs. Now that I am working with a laser cutter, it seemed a good time to convert the design into a wood kit.

  • FINISHED DIMENSIONS: 8.25″w, 12″h, 5.75″d
  • ROOM SIZES: 7.5″w, 5.75″h, 5″d

FURNITURE ALSO SOLD SEPARATELY

DECOR PACK PREVIEW

A FULL KIT is also available that includes the basic kit plus the furniture and decor pack.

FURNITURE KITS PREVIEW

New Roombox Kits . . .

This 1:24 scale roombox has a few options with it. You can move the divider as you like, use or not use the faux door, and apply the siding to the inside or outside. Printed papers are included with the kit in three color options: Blue, Green, and Gray.

This 1:48 scale roombox has trim for the outside and is perfect for a single room setting.

This little roombox is one of a kind! Perfect for 1:48 scale, there is a slide-in, slide-out plastic sheet to protect the display. The back has been covered nicely in faux leather. Just imagine what type of scene or special miniature you could place inside.

The last of the Witchy Clocks will be available at the show. This 1:48 scale miniature is completely built, with lights, and ready for you to dress. And yes, the clock actually works, is battery-operated (mine has run for several years now on a single battery), and the battery is easy to change when needed.

The lights are controlled with an on/off switch and batteries hidden inside the bottom drawer.

Great Halloween decoration!!!

As always, please don’t hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions! For those who pre-order, please be sure to download the PDF to print your proof of purchase! You will need to bring this to the show with you!!!

Take care mini friends, and I hope to see you in Chicago!!!!

Teri

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