“I JUST have a love of miniature things.”
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Jenny Hill’s tiny houses delight young and old at her residence in Wartook, in the Grampains.
With specially upholstered miniature chairs, and tiny paintings on the walls of her own ancestors, no detail is spared.
Visitors regularly pass through to marvel at the intricate design and handmade works that make up her tiny creations.
She received a blue ribbon for her miniature boxes at the Bendigo Doll and Teddy Show on Saturday.
But it wasn’t just about winning awards for Mrs Hill.
“I like to come to these events because you always see something new, my head is spinning with ideas by the end,” she said.
“I’ve only shown my works for three years but I’ve loved it.”
More than 60 tables were set up in the Prince of Wales Showgrounds for the annual show – the second time it’s been held at the venue since leaving the now-demolished Kangaroo Flat Leisure Centre.
Ksheyna Nightswood travelled from Winchelsea to show her unique handcrafted figurines.
Using polymer clay, Ms Nightswood sculpts her own fantasy creations fresh from her own imagination.
“If you have an idea, why not just make it yourself?” she said.
Her figurines are growing in popularity in Europe and America, but Ms Nightswood is still trying to build her presence in the Australian market.
Volunteer Amara Biggs said the work of Ms Nightswood was just one example of how the doll and teddy show had expanded into new skills and art forms in recent years.
She said the biggest growth was coming from the newborn baby category – dolls so lifelike, it’s almost impossible to tell the difference with the real thing.