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Oct 04 2014

Information on 28″ Bru 13 Doll and Costuming Seminar with Lorna Yates

Author: ConnieZink • Discussion: 1 Comment

Here is the information on the upcoming costuming seminar with Lorna Yates here at Land of Oz Dolls. The seminar is October 31st, November 1st, and 2nd. Deadline to register for seminar is October 15th. Dolls and costume kits may be ordered without taking the seminar for those of you too far away to make it to the seminar.

28′ Bru 13 Costuming Seminar with Lorna Yates and Connie Zink

Deadline to register to attend the seminar is October 15th. For those unable to attend we do ship worldwide.

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

Oct 03 2014

“Googly Hand Mirror” Kits Available Now!

Author: ConnieZink • Discussion: No Comments

Googly Mirror Kits For Sale

I am back from the Oklahoma City Doll Show now and will be finishing getting the remaining “Googly Hand Mirror” Kits ready for sale. Kits are $90.00 plus shipping. U.S. shipping is $10.00. Shipping to other countries will have to be calculated upon request. They do not fit in a small flat rate Priority Mail box. I ship by Priority Mail worldwide. I am just finishing up the complete photo and written instructions and packing all the ribbons and trims into the kits. Here is a link to a previous post with more photos of finished kits: http://landofozdolls.net/taking-orders-for-googly-hand-mirror-kits/

Here are photos of the three “Googly” head styles available. If there is a sold next to the head in the photos that particular one is no longer available. They will be sold on a first come first serve basis. These are currently what is available but I will try to get more completed in the near future.

Kestner Googly Style

K&R Googly Style

“Einco” Googly Style

If interested you can contact me at landofozdolls@mchsi.com

Have a great dolly day!!!

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

Oct 02 2014

New Costuming Seminar With Lorna Yates Coming to Land of Oz Dolls!

Author: ConnieZink • Discussion: No Comments

Land of Oz Dolls is very pleased to announce our next costuming seminar with Lorna Yates of Lorna’s Loveable Dolls here at Land of Oz Dolls on October 31st, Nov 1st, and 2nd. We will be making this costume to fit the 28″ Bru 13. Lorna will be providing the costume kits, I will be providing the finished doll ready to dress. Complete details and prices coming soon. You will have three wig color choices, the pale blonde, dark blonde, and light brown. Also you will be able to choose between light blue, dark blue, and brown eyes. For those of you unable to come to the seminar, dolls may be purchased along with Lorna’s costume kit at a special combination price and you can make the costume at home.. Complete details coming soon!!!!

Bru 13 with Pale Blonde Wig

Bru 13 with Light Brown Wig

Costume Made by Connie Zink Using Lorna Yates Pattern

Bru 13 with Dark Blonde Wig

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

Sep 19 2014

Taking Orders For “Googly Hand Mirror” Kits!!

Author: ConnieZink • Discussion: 1 Comment

“Googly Hand Mirror”

In February 2012, I held a workshop here at Land Of Oz Dolls featuring a “Googly Hand Mirror”. Everyone had a great time assembling this whimsical “Googly Mirror”. I have had requests for two years now for kits of these cute little “Googlies”, but have just never had time to get them completed. On September 27th, I will be teaching this workshop at the Oklahoma City Expo 2014 Doll Show. I am getting together extra kits so I will have some available for purchase after I get back from the show. Here is a brief description of the kit:

Doll Lover’s will delight in this whimsical “Googly Mirror” Kit. Kits come complete with a “Googly” head painted by Connie Zink. Eyes have been set and the heads are ready for assembling. Several kit colors and head styles are available. All supplies to complete the mirror, (fabric, lace, trims, hand mirror, batting, and pate), as well as detailed instructions, are also included. Mohair wigs are available for purchase, or you can use your own.

Supplies needed to complete kit (not included in kit): Hand sewing needle, ecru thread, large eyed needle, scissors, white tacky glue, toothpicks, bow maker, and mohair wig of your choice.

Cost of Kit: $90.00 U.S. Shipping $8.00 International Shipping is Available.

“Googly Mirror” Workshop 2012

Finished “Googly Mirrors”

To order your “Googly Hand Mirror” Kit please contact me at 815-565-0024 or email landofozdolls@mchsi.com . They will make great Christmas gifts for your “Dolly Friends” or insert one into your own Christmas stocking this year! Have a great Dolly Weekend!

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

Sep 15 2014

Touring the Doll Room – Final Installment

Author: ConnieZink • Discussion: No Comments

My tour of the Doll Room is coming to an end with this final installment of thirteen photos. I hope you have enjoyed your tour of Land of Oz Dolls. Some day, I hope many of you can stop by for a visit. If you are traveling through the area and would like to stop by to see us, as of September 2014, we opened Roberts’ Roost Country Guest House. We would love to have you stay with us a few days! We have just been featured on Carroll County Illinois Tourism’s website. Here is a link to the article: http://visitcarrollcountyil.com/roberts-roost-country-guest-house/ .

Land of Oz Dolls Doll Room

Lady Doll Course

Land of Oz Dolls Doll Room

Until next time, have a great Dolly Day!

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

Sep 12 2014

“Tour of the Doll Room” Continues On!

Author: ConnieZink • Discussion: 4 Comments

Good evening all, I am posting another nine photos of my doll room, continuing on with the tour. I know many of you are too far away to ever be able stop by for a visit and some of you had asked for a tour on the website. The response has been tremendous and thank you to all who have taken the time to comment or send me an email. There are still many photos to share, so until next time, have a great dolly evening! Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

Touring the Doll Room

Sep 11 2014

Tour of the Doll Room at Land of Oz Dolls Continues!

Author: ConnieZink • Discussion: 6 Comments

Good morning everyone! Today my tour of the doll room at Land of Oz Dolls continues. I know most of you are too far away to ever be able to visit in person so I have had many requests to add this virtual tour to the website. I hope you enjoy your look around and more photos coming yet another day! Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

Doll Room Land of Oz Dolls

Sep 10 2014

Starting my Tour of the Doll Room at Land of Oz Dolls!

Author: ConnieZink • Discussion: 4 Comments

Good morning all! During my Open House last week, I had many requests from people for an online tour of the doll room for those too far away to attend in person. So today will start my virtual tour of the many displays within the doll display room. Most of the dolls are for sale, I only have a few dolls in there that are not. My 5 foot Lady Grace is not for sale as I will probably never get another one totally completed. I also have a few antique German dolls mixed in for display purposes only that I have purchased reasonably at doll shows. If you see a doll you are interested in or have questions about just email me at landofozdolls@mchsi.com . Some dolls are no longer available and have been sold since I took these photos.

Land of Oz Dolls Doll Display Room

I will continue the “doll Room” Tour in the upcoming days, until then have a great Dolly Day,

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

Sep 05 2014

“Fall” Open House Continues Tomorrow!

Author: ConnieZink • Discussion: 2 Comments

My “Fall” Open House continues through tomorrow until 5:00 pm. Here are a few of the visitors who stopped by today.

Open House September 5th 2014

I am the first one on the left, then Sue Sharp, Pam Willits, Jo Lovig , and Conni Lynch on the right. Pam and Sue make a lot of the costumes I show on my dolls. Conni and Jo were my first official guests at Roberts’ Roost Country Guest House. To learn more about Roberts’ Roost visit www.RobertsRoostCountryGuestHouse.com

It was great to see them all today!

If you are in the area please stop by tomorrow from 9:00 to 5:00!

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

Sep 02 2014

“10 Inch Little Lou” “Photo of the Day” September 2nd, 2014

Author: ConnieZink • Discussion: No Comments

Good morning all, my “Photo of the Day” for September 2nd, is one of my favorite modern dolls. I mainly do antique reproductions but every once in awhile I will get to do a modern doll with painted eyes. “Little Lou” was originally sculpted by Diana Effner and the molds produced from Expressions Dolls. “Little Lou” stands 10″ tall on her own little all-porcelain body. She has very expressively painted blue eyes. She is wearing a costume that was made by Clara Pelfrey. “Little Lou would be available in soft-fired greenware, blank bisque or also as a painted doll. This little beauty is no longer available for sale as she has been sold, however I do take orders for finished “Little Lou’s”. My CD Workbook on Modern Eye-Painting is also available here on the website.