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Sep 01 2014

“Fall”Open House at Land of Oz Dolls

Author: ConnieZink • Discussion: No Comments
Land of Oz Dolls

Land of Oz Dolls

Land of Oz Dolls will hold their annual “Fall” Open House on Friday, September 5th and Saturday, September 6th, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. View the fabulous doll displays and take a stroll through the “Gardens of Oz”. Special discounts on selected items will apply and refreshments will be available. Discounts will also apply to mail order sales for people out of the area, who are unable to attend the two days of the Open House.

Special sales that will apply to both those attending the open house and mail orders are as follows:

10% off NYDP Composition Bodies In-Stock and Special Orders Placed During Open House

20% off all In-Stock Greenware and Soft-fired Greenware

40% off all In-Stock Synthetic Doll Wigs From Monique Trading

10% off all In-Stock Mohair and Human Hair Wigs (Bravot wigs not included)

20% off all In-Stock China Paints and Mediums

20% off all Metal and Wooden Base Doll Stands

20% off all In-Stock Doll Patterns

Other selected items too numerous to mention will also be on special for those attending!!

If you are planning on attending the open house that weekend and have some extra time, it will also coincide with weekend events at Picket Fence in Lanark and Prairie Path Sampler in Mt. Carroll. You won’t want to miss these two great shops. If you want to spend the night in the area to enjoy some of the other attractions, please contact me on the availability of a room at Roberts’ Roost Country Guest House. Currently Thursday night is booked but Friday and Saturday is open for rental. Please call me at 815-565-0024 for details or to learn more about Roberts’ Roost Country Guest House visit www.RobertsRoostCountryGuestHouse.com

I hope to see you September 5th or 6th! Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

Sep 01 2014

“Daisy” The Doll That Came To Life “Photo of the Day”

Author: ConnieZink • Discussion: 4 Comments

Today’s “Photo of the Day” September 1st, 2014 for Land of Oz Dolls is actually three photos that were taken back on February 9th, 2011. The two larger dolls are an 18″ Kestner “Daisy” on the left and the 18″ Handwerck “Daisy” on the right. The Kestner 171 “Daisy” is made from the Seeley mold. The Handwerck version of “Daisy” is made from an old Handwerck 109 mold I had found. Both heads are on the same Daisy body, but one has a slightly larger forehead than the other so the difference in height. The smaller one in front is the “Daisyette” Kestner from the Collectible Doll Co. mold. Costumes were made by Pam Willits and Clara Pelfrey.

Kestner and Handwerck "Daisy" Reproductons

Kestner and Handwerck “Daisy” Reproductons

 

Kestner and Handwerck "Daisy" Reproductons

Kestner and Handwerck “Daisy” Reproductons

Kestner and Handwerck "Daisy" Reproductons

Kestner and Handwerck “Daisy” Reproductons

 

“Daisy” the Kestner 171 version, originally was “The Doll That Came To Life” through The Ladies Home Journal magazine back in 1911. I will be posting the complete history of “Daisy” soon but until then I hope you enjoy my “Photos of the Day” for “Daisy”. 

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

Aug 31 2014

“Photo of the Day” British Gentlemen

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My “Photos of the Day” for August 31st, 2014 is of a pair of British Gentlemen I made several years ago as samples for a costuming seminar we had here at Land of Oz Dolls. The “Gentleman” in red is a Jullien reproduced from a Byron mold. The costume was made by Pam Willits and the seminar was taught by Pam. The “Gentlemen” in brown is a Steiner and was made from a Doll House Mold Co. mold, I made this costume in Pam’s seminar. The fabric for both of these costumes came from a wonderful antique store just 10 miles from me called “Ideas and Designs” in Mt. Carroll, Il. When I have seminars and retreats, a trip to “Ideas and Designs” is always on the agenda.They both stand approximately 25″ tall on the FB18S composition body. I hope you enjoy seeing this pair of “British Gentlemen”! Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

British Gentlemen Jullien and Steiner

British Gentlemen Jullien and Steiner

 

British Gentlemen Jullien and Steiner

British Gentlemen Jullien and Steiner

 

British Gentleman Steiner

British Gentleman Steiner

 

British Gentleman Jullien

British Gentleman Jullien

Aug 30 2014

New “Photo of the Day” at Land of Oz Dolls!

Author: ConnieZink • Discussion: 2 Comments

Good morning all, and Happy Labor Day Weekend! For the last few months I have been doing a “Photo of the Day” on my Land of Oz Dolls Facebook page. It has been so popular, I have decided to try it out on my website for all of you who do not have access to Facebook. These photos are of dolls I have made in the past and are probably no longer available for sale. If you see one you are really interested in it wouldn’t hurt to ask, it may still be available. Otherwise the photos are for fun and to give you a daily dose of dolly hugs! Please let me know if you like them!

My first “Photo of the Day” is actually a black and white photo of some patriotic Bleuettes. The one on the left is a Bleuette “Friend” made from the 1907 Jumeau mold from Collectible Doll Co. The two in the center are Bleuette “Golds” SFBJ 60 made from a Seeley mold. The one on the right is a Premiere Jumeau Bleuette also made from a Seeley mold. They are all dressed in patriotic costumes created by Clara Pelfrey.

Patriotic Bleuettes

Patriotic Bleuettes

I hope you will enjoy your daily dose of dolly love,

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

Aug 07 2014

New Dolls Available!!!

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Good evening all, I have just added four new dolls to the “Dolls For Sale” page here on my website at www.landofozdolls.net . I have a 21″ AT 11 undressed, two 20″ Mlle. Florence FG French Fashions, undressed and an undressed “Bruette” Bru 9 Bleuette “Friend”. For those of you that are sewers, I am sure you will enjoy making wardrobes for any of the beautiful new Bebe’s. Here are some photos of the new dolls available this evening. I will also be listing three 15″ Frenchettes”. I have an “A” Series Steiner, a “C” Series Steiner and a Bru that will all be available as either a dressed doll or undressed doll. I hope to have them made available next week. Have a great upcoming weekend! Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

20" Mlle Florence 2

20″ Mlle Florence 2

 

20"Mlle. Florence 2

20″Mlle. Florence 2

 

20" Mlle. Florence 1 and 2

20″ Mlle. Florence 1 and 2

 

20" Mlle. Florence By Connie Zink

20″ Mlle. Florence 1 By Connie Zink

 

20"Mlle. Florence By Connie Zink

20″Mlle. Florence By Connie Zink

AT 11 By Connie Zink - Land of Oz Dolls

AT 11 By Connie Zink – Land of Oz Dolls

 

AT 11 By Connie Zink - Land of Oz Dolls

AT 11 By Connie Zink – Land of Oz Dolls

 

"Bruette" Bleuette "Friend"

“Bruette” Bleuette “Friend”

"Bruette" Bleuette "Friend

“Bruette” Bleuette “Friend

Aug 06 2014

Announcing “Fall” Open House at Land of Oz Dolls – September 5th and 6th, 2014

Author: ConnieZink • Discussion: No Comments
Visit the "Fall" Open House at Land of Oz Dolls

Visit the “Fall” Open House at Land of Oz Dolls

Land of Oz Dolls will hold their annual “Fall” Open House on Friday, September 5th and Saturday, September 6th, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. View the fabulous doll displays and take a stroll through the “Gardens of Oz”. Special discounts on selected items will apply and refreshments will be available. Discounts will also apply to mail order sales for people out of the area, who are unable to attend the two days of the Open House.

Special sales that will apply to both those attending the open house and mail orders are as follows:

10% off NYDP Composition Bodies In-Stock and Special Orders Placed During Open House

20% off all In-Stock Greenware and Soft-fired Greenware

40% off all In-Stock Synthetic Doll Wigs From Monique Trading

10% off all In-Stock Mohair and Human Hair Wigs (Bravot wigs not included)

20% off all In-Stock China Paints and Mediums

20% off all Metal and Wooden Base Doll Stands

20% off all In-Stock Doll Patterns

Other selected items too numerous to mention will also be on special for those attending!!

Land of Oz Dolls

Land of Oz Dolls

If you are planning on attending the open house that weekend and have some extra time, it will also coincide with weekend events at Picket Fence in Lanark and Prairie Path Sampler in Mt. Carroll. You won’t want to miss these two great shops. If you want to spend the night in the area to enjoy some of the other attractions, please contact me on the availability of a room at Roberts’ Roost Country Guest House. 

I hope to see you September 5th or 6th! Have a great summer! Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

 

May 21 2014

Winner of the Easter 2014 Bleuette Giveaway Announced!

Author: ConnieZink • Discussion: 1 Comment

The winner of the 2014 Easter “Doll Giveaway” Promotion on Sunday, April 20th was Dodi Becker from Sun Prairie, WI. Congratulations to Dodi! The next “Doll Giveaway” will be this Fall with our “Halloween” Promotion. Thanks, Connie Zink
Easter 2014 Cherie Limoge Winner

May 21 2014

“Return to Downton Abbey” Three Day Costuming Seminar with Lorna Yates – Savanna, Illinois

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Costuming Seminar July 2014

Mar 19 2014

New “Easter Holiday Bleuette Doll Giveaway Promotion 2014” Announced

Author: ConnieZink • Discussion: 3 Comments

Cherie Limoge 3

I am very pleased to announce my newest “Easter Doll Giveaway” Holiday Promotion 2014 from Land of Oz Dolls by Connie Zink. This beautiful “Cherie Limoge” Bleuette “Friend” will be given away by random drawing on Easter Sunday at 8:00 PM. You can register here at www.landofozdolls.net . Please enter your name and email address to register. If you choose to share the contest on your Facebook, Pinterest, Linkedin, Twitter or Google + pages you will receive one entry into the drawing for every person who clicks on the link. No purchase necessary. The winner will be chosen randomly by Contest Hopper. “Cherie Limoge” comes dressed in her new little Spring dress, along with underwear, wooden base doll stand, shoes, socks, and nest with eggs. Doll is valued at $350.00. Here are more views of “Cherie Limoge”

Cherie Limoge 6

Cherie Limoge 1

Cherie Limoge 2

Marlene Brown from Canada was the winner of the “Cherie Limoge” Valentine’s Doll back in February. Here is a photo of Marlene with her doll.

Marlene and Cherie Limoge 4

Good luck to all who enter! Happy Easter from Land of Oz Dolls!

Dolly Hugs,

Connie Zink

Feb 14 2014

We Have a Winner!!!!

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December 27th 2013 063 We have a winner for the “Cherie Limoge” Bleuette Friend” Valentine’s Doll. Marlene Brown from Stratford, Ontario, Canada has won!!! I will be sending Marlene’s doll to her tomorrow and will be sharing a photo with all of you once I get one back from Marlene of her and her new Bebe. I will be announcing the Easter “Doll Giveaway” in the next week or so, be sure to check back to see the next “Holiday” doll giveaway from Land of Oz Dolls and Connie Zink. Happy Valentine’s Day to all!!!! Dolly Hugs, Connie