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The Official Publication of the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts MiniatureMiniatureVol. 42, No. 4 • March/April 2014 miniatures.org GazetteGazette NAME ® Only through sharing can we really enjoy our treasures $5.95 US Winner of the Champagne Vignette Contest Sandra Swisher, Columbus, Ohio Mini Prims Primitive art dolls can be as diverse as made five differ- s an I.G.M.A. artisan in the cat- the artist’s imagination, and every doll ent prims such egory of needlework, I strive to appears to have its own unique person- that each doll makeA my stitching projects as pristine ality. Clay, paper mache, muslin, and as- incorporates one as possible with adherence to scale, pro- sorted paints and yarns are just a few of of the five pieces portion, and historical accuracy. Conse- the materials that are commonly used to of the contest’s quently it was like a culture shock when create these dolls. Prims are frequently champagne set. I was first introduced to the whimsical made Chimera-like with various body Since primitive and intriguing world of primitive art parts derived from unusual antique doll artists often dolls (called “prims” for short) where items such as bird cages, bottles, lamp personify their irregularities and lack of scale and parts, keys, and natural elements such prims with clever anecdotes and give proportion are not just expected but as twigs and pine cones. Doll clothing them amusing names, I will try to do desired. In fact, in many cases prims are often incorporates antique jewelry, laces, the same as I briefly describe each of my deliberately antiqued with a “grunge” buttons, and scraps of aged fabrics. mini prims. solution (a mixture of ingredients This contest has provided an oppor- tunity for me to try my hand at creating such as coffee, tea, cinnamon, etc.) to — Continued on page 17 make the dolls appear aged and worn. some mini primitive art dolls. I have You are cordially invited to attend the 2014 National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts “Phantom Ball” This is a gala that will NOT take place on the evening of April 1, 2014. Tickets will be offered — $30 per ticket No limit on number of tickets to be purchased by a NAME member—the more tickets you buy the better your chances of having your ticket selected as a grand prize winner. Cocktails will NOT be served at 6:00 p.m. There will be NO silent auction. Dinner will NOT be served at 7:00 p.m. There is NO cash bar. 2014 There will be NO dancing, NO entertainment and NO transportation needed. NAME INSTEAD of spending money to attend such a formal event, we are asking that you Phantom make a donation to NAME by purchasing a ticket to NAME’s very first “Phantom Ball.” Ball WHAT YOU WILL GET IS . A special “Phantom Ball “ gift(s) and your ticket may be the one selected to receive one of the five grand prizes. Once you purchase your “Phantom Ball” ticket you will receive the details of the grand prizes being offered and your “Phantom Ball” gift(s)—in the miniature scale of your choice. You will be notified by email or mail if no email address available. Here is a sneak peak of two of the 5 Grand Prizes being given away. A free registration to attend a NAME Convention or Houseparty - good through 2017 or a chance to win a Phantom Ball themed vignette created by NAME artisans, Georgia Matuschak and Lori Ann Potts. Drawings to be held on April 1, 2014. 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YES YES 1st VICE-PRESIDENT TREASURER VOTE FOR ONE VOTE FOR ONE WILLIAM (BILL) ALLEN ❑ STAN BOYD ❑ North Bend, Washington • Region N-3 Wheaton, Illinois • Region A-1 BABETTE OVERMAN ❑ Lancaster, Kentucky • Region A-3 Other _____________________________________ ❑ Other _____________________________________ ❑ MEMBER AT LARGE VOTE FOR ThREE 2nd VICE-PRESIDENT HARVA BASINGER ❑ VOTE FOR ONE Oklahoma City, Oklahoma • Region E-2 EBECCA IPSCOMB ❑ R E. 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