Welcome

Greetings! And welcome to our minidoll world. We provide a nuturing atmosphere for members to create beautiful 1:12 scale dolls - at little or no cost, anywhere in the world. This website combines our online group, magazine and minidollU classroom all in one convenient place.

The *minidoll mission* is owned by Dana, run by a fantastic group of volunteers, and made possible by donations from our sponsors and benefactors.

To get started, simply click a link to the left. Enjoy almost 125 gratis tutorials, take part in one of our many events and be sure to join our group for maximum enjoyment.

Happy Creating!
DANA

Dolls of Romance - BLOG

Memories

Our group Memories Video Exhibit showcases the MEMORIES VIDEO and our minidollLIST members interpretation.

Heiress online doll class ...series

New online class for June, Comtesse Nathalie. Click here for larger photos and more details.

Class Registration has closed

May/June - 2009 Tutorial up

For those of you that signed up to receive the 2009 tutorials, a brand very pretty lady tutorial is uploaded, Lady Verlie.

QUILT Swap *WINNERS*

The entries were so fantastic and varied, that we were hard pressed to pick a winner! So each entrant was put into a hat and the above 5 names were drawn by 2 members to make it fair!

THANK YOU to Marilyn Parke for collecting all the photos! AND all the background work.

THANK YOU to Trish Hurley and Kathy Hendricks for donating prizes.

Those who are unable to access the quilt showcase through the link provided should try going to the main pictures site and then scrolling the left side of page, click on photos.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MSATDollPictures/

RECAP: (note the competition is finished)
-Info, groups and rule information can be viewed here.
-PRIZE Quilt and one members story are found here.
- Gratis GLUED quilt directions

MAY - Character Month

May starts off with a big loud BANG as we break out the humor and fun with our virtual Trailer Park and all the activities within.

To wet your appetite .... here are a few Character Months (in past years)
-Flamingo Fanny contest
-Biddy Doll Construction and issue of Frills and Fancy

In Memory of Brad

Thank you to Marilyn Parke for putting together this tribute. Brad was an outstanding member, artist and friend to our group. We will miss you!

Wigging 101 Classes

A new series of gratis wigging classes will be held during the month of MAY by DANA. Students will attend the hour session (beginner, intermediate and advanced), learning the basic foundation for making a realistic wigged doll. For more information email Dana@Miniatureart.com ....

TRAILER Park

The fun adventure into our virtual Trailer Park ... GOODTIMES begins again in May. Now is the time to update your story, reserve a trailer lot (web page) to showcase your dolls! Here is a sneak peak... including the NEW renovation - a Quilt shoppe owned by Moonyeen.

Egg Tree Photos and updates

This year our group is doing a *unity* easter egg tree. This tree will be the symbol of our list members ... Egg to the left was created by Nathalie (France). View all entries..

May schedule

Monday Moderator -GET to meet the Trailer Park Members
Tuesday -
Wednesday - Auction day listing
Thursday - our minidollPOSSE group meets
Friday -
SAT - sale saturday
Sunday - Posse group

Michigan Museum Exhibit

Take a peak at all the wonderful dolls being created for the Michigan Museum Display. The deadline has been extended to May lst by Tammy (our project leader). HALLOWEEN is the theme.

Dolls that were sent for last year's exhibits, were video taped and shown in a promotional matter (for our list) at the museum!

And NOW .... new development ...Exhibits this year could possibly be traveling to an Arizona museum as well! THANK YOU TAMMY for all the wonderful exposure and time and effort you are doing for us!

Paper Doll event

Sign up has closed. Trish Hurley is the contact to email for information.
-Paper Doll Pdf
-Paper Doll free standing background
-Box bottom and Directions
-Paper Doll Trunk lid
-Paper Doll gowns (pdfs) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

CONTEST WINNERS

The SAME MATERIAL CONTEST WINNERS are .... prizes are awarded from our Brazilian friends = THANK YOU! Also big thankx to Marilyn Parke for doing the coordinating with photos and info.

(#1 - Best Showcase of Material - To vd Berg)
(#2 - Best use of Matching Accessories - Patty Caster )

Valentines Bust Winners.....

....... Diana F took the Romantic Category with her entry. More photos soon....

..... this one was created by Dorothy (Dot)

Contest updates

Memories Video contest - open to anyone - deadline extended ....MAY!!! 15th - more info

Madison

Our January/February tutorial doll - Madison - can be found on the 2009 tutorial site. Simply click the link in the membership certificate you were emailed upon joining. If you are new and need more information, cost is $8.50 for a year (6 tutorials) and paypal to donations@minidollLIST.com. Funds go towards mailing and purchasing prizes, postage, supplies and RAKS.

You can also view complete information here.

5 Rules to our List

Every six months we will update our rules as the list continues to grow. We also open the list to members suggestions during this week. The results for the end of may discussion are in and set. To see the simple rules for our list (or how NOT to be afraid to post something <G>).

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