The Story Behind MiniatureCrush
Miniatures.com has been proud to serve the miniature community since the 1970s, when the Benamy family and Houseworks began with the Hobby Builders Supply catalog. From those early days to the rise of the internet, miniatures.com has been a trusted home for miniature enthusiasts. On June 9, 2025, when Miniatures.com decided to retire, we stepped in to preserve this legacy. But how did a small, home-based Etsy shop end up carrying this iconic brand forward? Let us share the story of our sister site, MiniatureCrush.com.
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MiniatureCrush.com began in 2017 with a simple idea: to create unique miniatures from a home workshop. Starting as an Etsy shop, we focused on crafting DIY laser-cut kits and offering select dollhouse accessories to spark creativity. Without a website, our growth was organic, driven by passion and community feedback.
We decided to expand our operations and start carrying a variety of craft supplies for dollhouses including unique dollhouse wallpaper, many made by small manufacturers and some designed with our son to bring vibrant patterns to miniature settings. After wallpaper you need dollhouse flooring of course, we started with crafting some laser cut parquet kits and again expanded the collection to carry many different types of flooring. As demand grew as added essentials like the perfect dollhouse lamp for cozy lighting or a charming dollhouse bookshelf to complete a miniature library. These additions helped crafters round out their projects, whether building a kitchen, pantry, or Victorian parlor.
The community's enthusiasm fueled our growth. What started as a single shelf of miniatures in our home grew into a full-fledged operation, moving to a commercial space and launching MiniatureCrush.com. Our product offerings skyrocketed from 500 to over 4,000 miniatures in just a few years. Then came the shocking news of miniatures.com retirement. After discussions with our family and vendors, we realized we were ready to take on this legacy. With hard work and a touch of serendipity, we acquired miniatures.com, ensuring its future in the miniature world.
Today, we're thrilled to have both miniatures.com and MiniatureCrush.com as part of our family. MiniatureCrush.com offers a fresh, curated design that our community loves for its accessibility and inspiration. Whether you're crafting a new dollhouse or adding to your collection, we invite you to explore MiniatureCrush.com and experience miniatures in a new way.
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Visit MiniatureCrush.com now to discover the original passion behind our miniatures!