Chapter 15 - The End

Dear Readers,
Kathi and I have had a CRAZY October. But I just had to do this one task that has been ridiculously late. It is the latest Chapter of the Emily Claire Journal. You can read the entire journal by following this link: Emily Claire Journal. It is in reverse order so start at the back and read forward. Thank-you for your patience. We have much new things coming up that were are excited about (hint NEW fabulous doll kit).
Thank-you for your patience!! Michelle Mahler minidolls.com
Accessories are the fun part of collecting and playing with dolls. They reflect and mimic every part of our lives. Whether you buy them or create them from a kit or your own talented hands, be sure to include accessories in your collection. Seen here are pieces of my collection; the fan from the talented hands of Alice Leverett and the dance card completed by me from one of her kits. Alice Leverett Originals and kits purchased at justalice.com. Mitts by Carole Sharp, Dance card from kit by Alice Leverett (justalice.com) , Diary and books by Kathi Mendenhall(minipatterns.com), Fan by Alice Leverett, fabric scrapbook - scrapbook kit from Ann Vanture of Paperminis (paperminis.com) and scrapbook completion and idea by Kathi Mendenhall.

Diary Entry

Dear Diary,
This spring has been a whirlwind. I continued my stay long after mother and father returned home. James and I became a pair throughout the celebrations and parties and we have developed a congeniality and affection between us. I remembered wonderful moments as I packed today. My beautiful fan, handmade, packed in its box, fluttering stilled until another day. I pressed a kiss with my fingers to a written name in my dance card and waltzed it across the room to place in my trunk. I travel home today and will return at summer’s end for the wedding. Sarah is so happy!
And I? I am happy, too. James is escorting me to the train station and will visit in the coming month.
The future starts tomorrow! I cannot wait…

The End

New Old Store Stock Vintage Laces Just Added

I am THRILLED that I finally got my brand new scanner up and running. New items have been piling up waiting to be added as my old scanner, which was 15 years old, finally died. It was my last really old piece of equipment left and it kept kicking for a long time. It was an HP and so old HP decided not to even bother updating drivers anymore. So when I got my new computer I just could not find a compatible driver anymore. I actually found the old driver but if was 3" floppy, who has those anymore? Thnx HP...as I know have an Epson Scanner that I LOVE!
Anyway...here are some new old store stock french cotton laces in different colors:
Click here to see them on my site: Vintage Lace

Totally unrelated but still had to Share it with you!! AMAZING.

Dot. The world's smallest stop-motion animation.

Have you heard of the new ArtFire Deal?

If you have ever been pondering opening a store on-line to sell your handcrafted items Art Fire is have a great deal until Oct 1, 2010. If you sign up for a Pro account before the deadline then you will get in on this deal. I myself am pondering a second store...if I can only think of a name?? Think, think, think...... Humm.

If you are considering opening a shop then now is the time.


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Also here is an article on AuctionBytes.com about ArtFire:
ArtFire's Unique Approach to Sellers - An Interview with Tony Ford


This is what Natalie Girard of Canadian Rockies Art has to say about the deal:

Friday the last day.....

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The last day of the convention arrived and the morning was a mad dash to pick up competition dolls, and remove articles I loaned to the special exhibit. Flight confirmation was the trick of the day. I did not bring a computer and the business office was packed. I called my husband and gave him the information. Click, I am confirmed, with A seating to boot. I am a happy camper. Now, where’s the post office? It was just a couple of blocks away and we know I am not afraid to walk anywhere, so off I went for boxes and tape. (Remember my suitcases were overweight before I left Nashville!)
Boxes retrieved and a tiny hike back to the hotel. I packed it all up and humped it back to the post office. That done, I stopped for my last trip to Bockwinkels for a sandwich and some of that great chocolate cake. I made it to the hotel before the weather turned bad. I continued to work on projects and read until time to get ready for the banquet. This is a great time of anticipation. I had no idea with whom I would be sitting, what would be the menu, as if it would be bad, and the anticipation for the souvenir doll was great. I’d tell you the menu, but really, once I say filet and strudel, you really stop reading and just lick your lips, don’t you?
I settled at my table and met wonderful women from the great northwest ad me, from Tennessee. However, we all speak DOLL. I learned some fun things about what they each collected, and we shared a great many stories about our marriages and dolls. We were treated to little girls dancing in their white dresses, a la Degas. Sweet. They were from the Steps Dance Center. Music during dinner was from the Wellington Strings Ensemble. Do you remember the three “B’s”, Bach, Brahms, and Beethoven? Well, add the Beatles. They could write some beautiful music and the strings showed how beautiful their music is.
The convention neared the end and our souvenir dolls, created by Alice Leverett Henderson and the Vogue Doll Company, made their way around the table. One, two, three, open the packages and wait for it, a loud cheer in unison. Marie-Terese is charming in her cotton undergarments. We received a pair of shoes as well. I was fortunate to be able to purchase two dresses and attend a luncheon where I received a winter ensemble. My little lady is set for her trip home.
This year is finished. I had a great time. I cannot begin to imagine the time and effort that goes into creating a convention of this magnitude. I did appreciate it. I had a wonderful time, made it to my plane before the flood, and I lost a pound, eating cake!
Kathi