Meet and Greet!

[#1]

Hello everyone! We've come a long way. We now have over 500 members! Some of us are old timers, and some of you may be new, and haven't had the opportunity to introduce yourselves yet. Here's our chance to say hi and get to know each other. Here are some things you might want to share.

What's your name?
Where are you from?
what kind of dolls do you make?
How long have you been making them?
Do you collect dolls?
Do you make any non-doll items too?
What else do you enjoy doing when you aren't making dolls?
Anything else you'd like to share?

[LisasOddMenagerie]

Hello everyone! I am Lisa the keeper of keys and grounds in Havenwood.

This mythical place is where all the creatures and dolls in my shop come from!

I have been making dolls and creatures my entire life and have just recently been able to do this full time.

Since I am always creating I also sell jewelry, drawings and mixed media art.

I also collect dolls and plush on a regular basis!!

I am happy to be part of this team, Thank you!

[Former_Member]

Hello, I'm Svetlana from Belarus (the city of Brest).
I love to sew, knit, make all sorts of crafts.
I sew dolls recently, but I really like this lesson.
By profession I am a power engineer, I love creativity, I like to travel. I have a beautiful daughter.
I am very glad to be a member of your group!

[Former_Member]

I'm Kelly and I live in Monterey, Ca. I grew up along the coast and have a deep love of the ocean. I make dolls from fabric and love experimenting with different textures. I started sewing at 4 and made my first doll at 7, so that makes 29 years. I collect different types of dolls and I love appreciating the work of others. I have 2 kids and spend loads of time at the beach. I also design textiles for a few projects and custom shops. I'm reviving my shop after taking 5 years off and I'm excited to see this new direction.

[CarolewithanEcrafts]

Hi! I'm Carole from New Jersey. I opened my shop a few years ago when I had to leave my office job because of health issues. I make all kinds of different items and love coming up with new ideas. But my dolls seem to have taken on a life of their own and have become one of my most popular items. I started with angels and have progressed to all kinds of holiday types. I get requests from customers for all holiday ones.
My dolls are made from paper twist on a wooden base. I'm having a lot of fun coming up with new ideas monthly and have so many different kinds yet to be made. Thanks for letting me sit in on this team. You are all so talented!!

[TEEsox]

Hi, I just wanted to share some exciting news, one of my TEEsox dolls, Super Gutsy Girl, was just published in the I AM WOMAN edition of Art Doll Quarterly!

[WoodlandDrops]

Hi everyone and thank you for accepting in the team!

My name is Valentina

I'm from Modena, Italy

I make dolls and puppets in animal and fantasy fabrics

I like to read books and draw in my sketch book.

I do not know English very well but I try it with the translator.

I joined the group because I wanted to know other people who love the world of dolls and art dolls.

[ChatterSox]

Congrats, Teri Drobnick!! I'm looking forward to reading that issue.