HBS Miniatures.com 21st Annual Creatin' Contest winners

If you haven't seen all of the entries to the 21st Annual Creatin' Contest, head over to HBS miniatures.com to see all of the photos from last year's contest.

First-Time Entrant Winner, Karen Hritz' "Beach Retreat" was my absolute favorite. Below are the top winners and just few of my favorites. There were a lot of cool cafes, shops and cabins; check them all out at miniatures.com.

Top Winners

Grand Prize Winner - Kelly Morin
Blackthorn Bog Dragon Hatchery

First Place Winner - Joyce Anderson
The Gypsy Vardo

Second Place Winner - Margo Givens
Big Pine Island

Third Place Winner - MaryEllen Markowitz
Seaclusion

First-Time Entrants Winners

Alisha Fusco
The Elven Bowyer

Jodi Anderson
Old Country Chapel

Honorable Mentions

Diana Drews
Flatland Aviation

Joan C. Emden - The Shed ASC
(Artist's Silkscreen Cooperative)

Sarah Hale
Steampunk Caravan

Kathleen Hoyer-Dartt
Last shop on the left

Roxanne Mulder - Les Fleucs
Collette's French Flower Shoppe

First-Time Entrants

Rebecca Baker
A Time for Peace

Lynne Hall
The Yellow Seahorse Gallery

Jen Furman
Dreams

Repeat Entrants

Henry Atwood
Woodland Sublime

Michelle Canada
Booklover Cottage

Sherrie Kanik
Meadowlark Cottage

Elaina Marugg
Old Mr. Yorsen’s

Sherry Pittman
Vintage Water Mill

This is what the kit looked like.
"The Starting Point Garage Kit"

All photos from HBS miniatures.com 21st Annual Creatin' Contest page.

HBS/Miniatures.com 22nd Annual Creatin' Contest 2015

HBS/Miniatures.com announced the new kit for the 22nd Annual Creatin' Contest 2015... Denise’s City Cottage Kit.

The unfinished kit is 20”W x 11 3/4”H x 20 1/4”D, costs $39.99 and includes:
• Sturdy, smooth MDF panels; 1/8” for roof and porch, 1/4” for walls and floor
• 3/4" MDF foundation structure
• Curved, exposed rafters
• Custom wood sliding door, sliding windows and hinged windows
• Fitted wood trim for front corners and back edges


Grand prize is a $1,000 HBS/miniatures.com gift certificate. Three runner-up gift certificates are awarded ($500, $300, $200) and all entrants receive a “thank you” prize. For more information on the contest, visit www.miniatures.com.

Deadline for entry is Wednesday, December 16, 2015. Winners will be announced in mid-February 2016.

It may look a little retro or contemporary, but this house screams modern to me. Anyone else in?

20th Annual Creatin' Contest Winners

It's one of my favorite times of the year... the announcement of HBS Miniatures.com's winners of their annual Creatin' Contest. Every year I love to be inspired by the creativity and talent that so many people bring to this contest. Here's my coverage of the 19th annual and 18th annual contests and my 18th annual favorites.

Without futher ado, the Grand Prize Winner is Nancy Enge Sea House Pavilion. Talk about incredible photographry. That is the best background scenery in any of the Creatin' Contests to date. I love the ceiling and there are just so many fantastic details in every nook and cranny. How cute is the miniature version of the contest dollhouse kit?

Click on the photos to enlarge.

Here is the what the kit looked like to start with: Charming Cottage Shell Kit.

First Place Winner - Margo Givens The Merry Minxster. I love the tree on the patio. The interior of reminds me of an English pub in Tahoe that we've been going to for years. Very realistic.

YEAH BRAE!!! Second Place Winner - Brae Oktober Walnut Bay Light. These pictures just aren't enough to really enjoy this house. Go to her website www.otterine.com to really marvel at the beauty she puts into every detail. Outstanding!!!

Third Place Winner - Betty Taft Charming Tree Cottage. Maybe its that TreeHouse Masters show on TV that my husband is hooked on, but I'm kinda loving treehouses right now. I really wish there were more interior pictures, this tree cottage looks incredible.

The treehouse inspiration found it's way to other entrants. First Time Entrant - Nancy Weinberg Shipwreck Housing

First Time Entrant Winner - Sherry Pittman Treehouse Cottage


First Time Entrant - Jessica Christian Beachfront Guest House. This was one of my favorites. It looks like such a relaxing retreat.

Repeat Entrant - Norm Schini Hometown Depot. This is one of my favorite photos from the contest, great lighting and background. Plus the finishing work on the house is just gorgeous.

Honorable Mention - Evelyn Allen Oasis Diner. I love 50's diners and this oasis version looks spot on. I love all of the trim and exterior details.

First Time Entrant -Darlene Chaplin Country Cottage. I really need to make an exterior with water. I just love this house over water design.

First Time Entrant - Anne E. Brown Summer Camp Cabin. I love the beach landscaping.

First Time Entrant - Flo Paulin Discovery Cottage. I thought this one was really playful. The gardens and interior look like a great home away from home for your kids.

Repeat Entrant - Kim Kehoe Bapa's Pets. This just screams cute to me. I'd love to see more interior detail pictures on this one.

The light is on for this house. First Time Entrant - Jodi Hippler Bev's Ocean Front Retreat. Dollhouse + Lamp = Love it.

First Time Entrant - Karen Dircks The Miniature Meeting. Wouldn't it be fun if there was a mini meet up place in your town?
First Time Entrant - Milo McNally Kitty's Bar. Dogs playing poker... awesome, what else can I say.


These are just a few of the houses that stood out to me, if you have 20-30 minutes, head over to Miniatures.com to see all of the winners and entrants, there are tons of them.

(all images from Miniatures.com)