FEBRUARYS DOLL CHIT CHAT NEWSLETTER
Hello everyone and welcome to Februarys newsletter.
A warm welcome to all our new members this month. We like to bring all our members a newsletter every month with the latest news happening on your forum.
Firstly i'd like to apologise to everyone who has been experiencing problems using the forum. I hope it is a bit faster for you all now and posting is a little easier.
Forum Wide News:
We have some brand new sections for you on the forum this year. Firstly a section for fashion dolls such as Tonners and a new section for all reborners both amateur and professional to share their insight with others wanting information on reborning.
A big THANK-YOU to all our members this month who have enjoyed sharing their dolls with us as well as sharing their news and views.
Shows:
You can look forward to photos from Idex as well as news about the latest shows and Peterborough information this February.
Games & Contests:
Open to every member Sal has organised a wish game so if you can make a wish come true then have a go.
Crafty Crafters:
This February we'll be starting a Spring craft swap so please look out for that. If you're crafty and like to sculpt or sew,knit or crochet or even paint you are very welcome to join in.
Artists Showcase:
Congratulations to Lullabydolls Carol for her latest silicone creation Piers and congratulations to all those waiting for Piers and to Piers new mummies.
Congratulations also goes to Small Wonderz Cath for her latest silicone creation which you can currently view in Silicones for Sale.
Doll Chit Chatter:
Join in our threads this February including just why is our hobby so addicting and when did you start liking dolls or make a thread of you're own and tell us about your doll hobby.
Make a poll or share your latest dolly news. We'd love to hear from you.
Prayer Corner:
Please continue your best wishes,thoughts and prayers this month for those in need.
Vinyls and Silicone Vinyl Mad:
February is the month of love and you just might fall in love with some of the new collections for 2010. You can view the latest Masterpiece Dolls as well as the Zawieruszynski,Zwergnase and Plusczoks.
DCC Calendar:
Please take a look on the DCC calendar which you can click on top right of your forum with the latest doll shows and events from around the world this February.
Here is just a selection below going on this February.
Events:
Port Charlotte Doll Show & Sale
Saturday, February 6th, 2010 ~ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
City: Punta Gorda
Event: Doll Show & Sale
Title/Theme: 26th Annual Port Charlotte Doll Show and Sale
Location: Charlotte Harbor Event Center
75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda
Contact Merle Romer (941) 286-1446 merle.romer@comcast.net
Doll Show & Sale
Saturday, February 6th, 2010 ~ 10:00 AM ~ 4:00 PM
City: Yuma
Event: Doll Show & Sale
Title/Theme: My Favorite Doll
Company: The Yuma Doll Club
Location: Yuma Civic Center
1440 Desert Hills Dr., Yuma
Admission: $3.00
Contact: Bill or Geri Shaw (928) 726-9646
Information: houseofshaw@localnet.com
Doll & Toy Market
Sunday, February 7th, 2010 ~ 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
City: Bellevue
Event: Doll & Toy Market
Location: Red Lion Bellevue Inn
11211 Main Street, Bellevue
Contact: Teresa Lehmbeck (425) 4139516
Crossroads Doll & Teddy Bear Show
Saturday, February 13th, 2010 ~ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
City: Portland
Event: Doll Show & Sale
Company: Crossroads Doll & Teddy Bear Show
Location: Kleiver National Guard Armory
10000 NE 33rd Dr., Portland
Admission Adults: $7.00; Children under 12: $3.00; Children under 5 Free
Early Bird: (8:30 AM) $9.00
Contact: Dorothy Drake (755) 384-7713 dorothy@dolls4all.com
Information: www.dolls4all.com
Magic of Dolls
Saturday, February 13, 2010 ~ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
City: Fort Myers
Event: Doll Show & Sale
Title/Theme: MAGIC OF DOLLS - Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale
Company: Cape Coral Doll Guild & Fort Myers Doll Club
Location: Araba Temple
2010 Hanson St., Fort. Myers
Admission: $4.00; Children 10 & under: FREE
Contact: Marilia Hall (239) 540-8628 marilia@infionline.net
Phoenix Doll Show & Sale
Saturday, February 20th, 2010 ~ 10:00 AM ~ 3:00 PM
City Phoenix
Event Doll Show & Sale
Company The Sunbonnet Doll Club
Location North Phoenix Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
5757 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix
Contact Lee (480) 419-0246 Gme7402443@aol.com
Teddy Bear Show & Sale
Sunday, February 21st, 2010 ~ 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
City: Schaumburg (Chicago)
Event: Teddy Bear Show & Sale
Company: Bright Star Promotions
Location: Marriott Schaumburg Hotel
50 N. Martingale Rd., Schaumburg
Admission Adults: $6.00; Children: $2.00
Contact: Valerie Rogers (502) 423-7827 brtstar1@aol.com
Information: www.bright-star-promotions.com
The Winter BearFest (Hugglets)
28th February 2010.
Kensington Town Hall.
London.
More info: http://www.hugglets.co.uk/festivals.html
*~*All New & Exclusive*~*
This month we'll be bringing you a brand new feature we hope you'll all enjoy.
An interview with Doll Chit Chat member Hannahbelle.
Hi Hannah and thank-you for sharing your hobby with us.
When did you start collecting dolls?
I started collecting in my 20s.
Who was the very first doll you bought?
Takumi and vinyl doll by Annette Himstedt.
What is your favorite doll medium?
I really like silicone right now but i would love more clay one of a kinds (ooaks) if i had the room to display them.
Who are your favourite doll artists and have your favorites changed since you started collecting?
Lullabydolls are my favorite artists. When i first started collecting my favorite artist was Didy Jaccobsen. My first ooak was sculpted by her.
I also liked Els Oostema, Adrie Stoete Schuiteman, Lorna Miller Sands and Annette Himstedt.
What reactions do you get from family and friends?
My family don't understand it at all and i would not tell my non dolly friends about them either.
My hubby is very good bless him. He nods and agrees in all the right places and drives me all over the country to collect dolly buys,LOL!!
What's the best part of your hobby?
Owning the dolls i have brings me so much happiness and enjoyment. The people i have met through my hobby has also been a best part of my hobby.
Who are your favorite dolls in your collection?
It wouldn't be fair to pick a favorite,LOL!
But if i have to choose i love my Lullabydolls Beth and Blandford.
If you could have any doll who would it be?
Any Lullabydoll or a Skille ooak would be nice.
And finally Hannah where do you see your doll hobby in 10 years time?
I hope my hobby will be bringing me as much enjoyment in 10 years as it does right now, going from strength to strength.
Happy Valentines Everyone
