Connecting the World to Worlds in Miniature December 2000 Not quite one year old, and with almost 2000 members, Small Stuff is a site where those with an interest in dollhouses and scale miniatures can share a wealth of creativity, expertise and information. Whether one has access to frequent miniature shops and shows, or lives miles from anywhere, Small Stuff Miniature Digest connects subscribers from around the world. In Small Stuff's daily digests, ordinary hobbyists and top-notch artisans ask questions and give answers on every aspect of making miniatures and constructing and furnishing dollhouses, room boxes and other containers used to showcase them.
Information is provided about shows and exhibits, as well as sources for materials and supplies.
It is also a forum where members can freely share ideas and participate in stimulating and wide-ranging discussions about the hobby. Because miniaturists deal with virtually every aspect of life, one can learn about almost any subject on any given day. Whether it's an architectural masterpiece or a marvel of industrial grunge, a fairy dwelling in a tree stump or a tiny baby sleeping in a teacup, miniaturists utilize many skills. Often using found items and unlikely sources like hardware stores and warehouse outlets, as well as museum-quality pieces, miniaturists create tiny worlds which stimulate, comfort, and transport from the mundane. The Web site also contains an extensive archive of tips acquired from the digest's beginning and provides links to other related sites.