NAME Day is an annual tribute day to our parent organization, NAME (National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts). The concept is for NAME members around the world to work on the same project on the same day. Each year, NAME designs a new project and makes kits available in a choice of wood and scale.
NAME Day takes place on the first Saturday of October each year to kick-off International Dollhouse and Miniatures Month. MSC members gather to build the kits together, usually with lots of sharing, laughter, and food!
Below are samples of the kits released by year, and their corresponding project. Note: Click an image to enlarge it.
- 2010 – “The Hutch”
- 2011 – “Workcenter” (Kitchen Island)
- 2012 – “The Alcove” (A Window Seat)
- 2013 – “A Cart for all Reasons” (Peddler’s Cart)
- 2014 – “Cozy Corner” (Corner Table & Bench Seats)
- 2015 – “Window Shopping” (A Shop Window)
- 2016 – “Bedroom Part I: Going Bunkers” (Bunk Beds)
- 2017 – “Bedroom Part II: The Armoire”
- 2018 – “Bedrom Part III: Desk & Chair”
- 2019 – “Craft Room Part I: Craft Table”
- 2020 – “Craft Room Part II: Craft Sink”
- 2021 – “Tiki Bar”
- 2022 – “NAME 50th Anniversary Display Box”
- 2023 – “Three-Sided Vignette”
- 2024 – “Any Past Project”
2024 – “Any Past Project”
This year was a catch-up for anyone who missed out on NAME Day kits in the past. One could order any of the older kits in any scale. Gallery under construction.
2023 – “Three-Sided Vignette”
This year’s project was a three-sided scene on a round base. It brought forth a lot of creativity. Gallery under construction.
2022 – “NAME 50th Anniversary Display Box”
In 2022, we celebrated NAME’s 50th Anniversary by making this elaborate display box. The box was made to fit in a standard frame, which could hang on the wall, or not. It had shelves and LED lights. Each month, all year long, NAME artisans offered unique kits to make and fill the box.
2020 – “CRAFT ROOM PART II: CRAFT SINK”
2018 – “BEDROOM PART III: DESK & CHAIR”
The desk included three drawers and an organizer hutch over the top, plus a chair. Gallery under construction.
2017 – “BEDROOM PART II: THE ARMOIRE”
The armoire had three inner drawers, a large lower drawer, a hanging bar and an interior mirror. Gallery under construction.
2016 – “BEDROOM PART I: GOING BUNKERS” (Bunk Beds)
The first of three coordinated pieces for a bedroom, the bunk beds kit included a trundle that fit underneath.
2014 – “COZY CORNER” (Corner Table & Bench Seats)
The Cozy Corner dining set was fun and a bit retro.
2012 – “THE ALCOVE” (Window Seat)
The Alcove was a wonderfully versatile display piece that could be made to surround a window or not. The center seat lifts to reveal hidden storage.
