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My Miniature Obsession: Crafting, Creativity and Community for Dollhouse Miniature Lovers.

Welcome to My Miniature Obsession, the podcast for dollhouse lovers, mini makers, and curious crafters!
Your host, Rachel Karpf of Mic Drop Miniatures, dives into the world of miniatures, sharing stories, interviews, tips, and creative inspiration. Hear from hobbyists and professional miniaturists from around the world as they reveal their struggles, wins, and wisdom. Whether you're building your first roombox or your dream dollhouse, this podcast will encourage and inspire your tiny adventures.

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Update frequency
every 15 days
Average duration
35 minutes
Episodes
53
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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EP 52- Siding, Style & Subscription Boxes: The Story of Bleaus Custom

EP 52- Siding, Style & Subscription Boxes: The Story of Bleaus Custom

In this episode of My Miniature Obsession, Rachel sits down with the incredibly talented Bleaus Custom, a standout voice in the world of modern miniatures.

What began as a simple fix to a childhood do…

00:43:52  |   Mon 18 Aug 2025
EP 51- The Mini Muse Within: 10 Ways to Reignite Your Creative Spark

EP 51- The Mini Muse Within: 10 Ways to Reignite Your Creative Spark

Ever feel like your creativity just… disappeared? Like your inner artist took a nap and forgot to wake up?

In this inspiring episode of My Miniature Obsession, Rachel shares 10 simple, joyful ways to …

00:17:44  |   Tue 12 Aug 2025
EP 50- Back to the Mic: Reigniting Joy, Creativity & Connection

EP 50- Back to the Mic: Reigniting Joy, Creativity & Connection

After a year-long break, I’m back behind the mic and I’m sharing why I stepped away. This episode is a heartfelt reflection on burnout, creative silence, and the quiet return of inspiration. I open u…

00:08:06  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
EP 49- Learn about Creating Miniature Clothes with Deb!

EP 49- Learn about Creating Miniature Clothes with Deb!

In this episode I chat with Deb of Deb's Miniature Clothes! She shares how she got started with miniatures and gives tips and tricks on how to sew doll clothes for 1:12 miniature dolls.


How to conn…

00:33:19  |   Sun 28 Apr 2024
Ep48- Let's talk all Things 3D Printing with Jim from The Edge Of Tech!!

Ep48- Let's talk all Things 3D Printing with Jim from The Edge Of Tech!!

In this episode I chat with Jim from The Edge Of Tech, a Youtube channel (with over 107k subscribers!) that educates and entertains the 3D maker community!

We chat about how 3D printing is changing …

01:11:04  |   Thu 22 Feb 2024
Ep 47- Interior Designer follows her heart

Ep 47- Interior Designer follows her heart

Meet Amanda- Her love of miniatures began as a little girl. This passion for all things small (especially dollhouses), mixed with her love of watching remodeling shows, lead her to a career as an Int…

00:46:47  |   Thu 14 Dec 2023
Ep 46- Meet the face behind ChelseaMakes

Ep 46- Meet the face behind ChelseaMakes

Chelsea Andersson is the maker and miniaturist behind ChelseaMakes. Her miniatures are used in television, stop-motion advertisements, and of course, to decorate dollhouses. Having started her prof…

00:38:24  |   Fri 03 Nov 2023
Ep 45- Meet Katie! Social Media Influencer of over 50K followers, in less than 2 years!

Ep 45- Meet Katie! Social Media Influencer of over 50K followers, in less than 2 years!

Meet Katie of Kayteekays_Minis! She's a stay-at-home-mom and mini-influencer, with a following on Instagram of over 50K! Listen as she shares how she made that happened and why she continues to fill …

00:34:39  |   Sun 01 Oct 2023
EP 44- Artist Turns her Creations into Miniatures

EP 44- Artist Turns her Creations into Miniatures

Meet Maria McElroy! An amazing artist that brings her love of painting into another one of her passions... miniatures! Maria talks about her extensive Barbie collection, that dates back to her childh…

00:37:08  |   Sun 11 Jun 2023
EP 43- The Philadelphia Miniaturia and all the things it offers!

EP 43- The Philadelphia Miniaturia and all the things it offers!

Today's 'Mini Chat' is with Cathy Miller-Vaughan- the mastermind behind the Philadelphia Miniaturia!

Cathy shares how her miniature journey started in 1990, when the Pat Bauder, the previous show ow…

00:54:42  |   Tue 16 May 2023
Ep 41- Full-Time Teacher to Full-Time Miniturist

Ep 41- Full-Time Teacher to Full-Time Miniturist

In this episode I chat with Kim, a former 2nd grade teacher. We chat about how her mini business grew so much and so fast that she quit her full-time job teaching and went full-time as a miniaturist.…

00:57:01  |   Wed 22 Mar 2023
Ep 40- Meet Shaun; Miniature Bookworm and Maker of Small Things

Ep 40- Meet Shaun; Miniature Bookworm and Maker of Small Things

Book lovers and miniature friends- this is an episode you won't want to miss! 

Meet Shaun as she shares her story on how she got started with miniatures and how it lead her to create a book nook with…

00:38:01  |   Tue 28 Feb 2023
Ep 39- Meet Anne-Marie; creator of 12th scale patchwork quilts that are out of this world!

Ep 39- Meet Anne-Marie; creator of 12th scale patchwork quilts that are out of this world!

Anne-Marie is the maker behind LTW Miniatures. She specializes in tiny,  hand sewn patchwork quilts, mainly in 1:12 scale. She loves to experiment with fabric to see how small she can go! Anne-Marie …

00:32:39  |   Fri 03 Feb 2023
I'm Back!! Excited to be back podcasting and talking Miniatures with you!

I'm Back!! Excited to be back podcasting and talking Miniatures with you!

Hello Friends! Its been awhile but I'm happy to be back to talk minis with yoU! 

Would you like to be a guest? Please join me in this new exciting season! 


Show Notes can be found at: https://www.mi…

00:05:53  |   Wed 18 Jan 2023
EP 38- For the love for miniatures- an interview with Kate Esme Ünver

EP 38- For the love for miniatures- an interview with Kate Esme Ünver

Listen to my 'mini' chat with Kate Esme Ünver, author of The Book of Mini: Inside the Big World of Tiny Things. In The Book of Mini, she selects hundreds of pieces of mini artwork and organizes them …
00:45:23  |   Mon 20 Jun 2022
Ep 37- Chicago Miniature Shows- Spring 2022

Ep 37- Chicago Miniature Shows- Spring 2022

I wanted to share my experience from 2 Miniature Shows that I was able to attend this Spring in Chicago.  The first being the Tom Bishop Show, which marked its 44th year of miniature show production …
00:22:09  |   Mon 09 May 2022
Ep 36- IMoMA! The future of Miniatures!

Ep 36- IMoMA! The future of Miniatures!

Are you ready for the the Largest West Coast Miniature Trade Show/Convention? Otherwise referred to as #minicon! Its a fascinating show that features all scales and types of miniatures. #nominiaturel…

00:49:00  |   Fri 22 Apr 2022
Ep 35- Meet Marina- a very talented miniaturist

Ep 35- Meet Marina- a very talented miniaturist

Meet Marina- a very talented miniaturist who's love for this hobby started at the age of 7, when her dad built her first doll house; a house that she still has! Her love for Miniatures spans over sev…
00:48:19  |   Sun 20 Mar 2022
Ep 34- Auction win leads to miniature passion

Ep 34- Auction win leads to miniature passion

Meet Michael Hogan. He is a collector of dollhouse miniatures, focusing on museum quality artisan made pieces. Hogan found himself immersed in the world of miniatures when he won a dollhouse at an au…

00:36:14  |   Fri 25 Feb 2022
Ep 33- Meet Brittany; nurse, mom and talented Miniature Maker

Ep 33- Meet Brittany; nurse, mom and talented Miniature Maker

Meet Brittany- a registered nurse and mom to 3 little girls. Miniature making for Brittney started when she bought her girls a dollhouse for Christmas in 2020. Planning on buying furnishing for the d…

00:37:42  |   Fri 11 Feb 2022
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