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SPRING INTO SUMMER INTERNATIONAL DOLL FESTIVAL &

INTERNATIONAL DOLL MAKERS SOCIETY COMPETITION

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MARRIOTT HOTEL

9100 GULF FREEWAY, HOUSTON, TX

(800) 228-9290 OR (713) 943-7979

 

The Bay Area Doll Club of Texas will host its International Spring Into Summer 2012 Doll Festival and International Doll Makers Society Competition March 22-24, 2012 at the Marriott Hotel in Houston, Texas.  The theme this year is "April in Paris".  This is the first year IDMS will have a competition in the United States. 

Included in the registration this year will be a Welcome Party on Thursday evening; lunch on both Thursday and Friday; a theme dinner Friday evening; and a banquet on Saturday evening; a souvenir doll will be presented by Karen Martinez

Nada Christensen will be performing at the Cocktail Party on Thursday Evening. For those who bring a toy or make a monetary donation to Toys for Tots and League City's Blue Santa, will receive 10 Helper Tickets.

There will also be a SPECIAL LUNCHEON on Friday, March 23rd, with Joyce Murch presenting her French Can Can Mignonnette to her guests.  Hurry and sign up as limited to only 25.  Details will be in your registration packets.

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Our show promises to be packed with Lectures from Kathy Monier, Karen Martinez, Joyce Murch, Terrie Strohecker, and more, Workshops, Make-N-Takes in the Sales Room, International Doll Makers Society Doll Competition, top awards presented by Bay Area Doll Club, International Doll Makers Society, Collectible Doll Company, and International Doll Artist, and a sales room packed with lots of wonderful items to buy.  We invite you to come and join the fun.

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VENDORS FOR OUR SHOW TODATE ARE:

Bodies by Sue; Lady In The Shoe; Gilda's Fabrics; Becca's Doll Creations;  Something Fancy, Inc., Lindy Doll Creations; Nada Christenson Ltd.; Mystic Molds; Luc's Fine Laces; Sandy's Dream Dolls; Collectible Doll Company; The Bell Collection; Honey Bee; Porcelain Dolls and Other Creations; Expressions, Inc.

 

SPRING INTO SUMMER WORKSHOPS:

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012:

 1:00 to 5:00 pm

Karen Victorian Candy Container Make this Victorian Balloon Bonboniere candy container; all items seen are included, even candy; Teacher Karen Martinez; Cost: $95

Terries Make this 8" Rohmer tucked inside a Boutique Nanette Box with accessories, included is the painted 8” French Fashion Rohmer assembled with pantaloons, box, partially completed dress and some accessories; Cost: $110; Teacher Terrie Strohecker

FRIDAY 23, 2012:

 8:30 to 11:00:

Penny 8" Penny and Outfit: Make this English cotton lawn dress; Penny is already painted; Teacher Barbara Connolly, UK, IDMS Judge and Travelling Tutor; Cost: $95; for booking this workshop, contact Karen Martinez at kmmartinez_ida@cox.net

1:30 to 5:00:

Baby Ruby  Sweet Baby Ruby You will receive this delightful Sweet Baby Ruby as shown and make the wonderful costume; Teacher Dawn Palmer, UK, IDMS Judge and Travelling Tutor; Cost: $90; for booking this workshop, contact Karen Martinez at kmmartinez_ida@cox.net

FG Fashion 12" F.G. Fashion on cloth body; you will stuff body with sawdust and put together; comes with painted head; only 8 students; Cost: $135; Teacher Carl Armstrong;

SATURDAY, MARCH 24TH

8:30 to 11:00

Joyce Workshop Parisian Couture Model in Presentation Box.  Costume this petite 5.5 inch Parisian Lady in the finest fabrics and laces.  She is complete with her presentation box that measures 9 x 3.5".  She comes with miniature styling magazines and sewing accessories. Cost is $90; Teacher Joyce Murch

Toy Store Toy Store.  Make this approximately 8.75 x 12 x 5 inch toy store with lots of little people and toys to fill it with. Cost is $100;  Teacher Pamala Peebles 

1:30 to 5:00:

Leather Bru   Back Bru Body Make this wonderful 6.5" Leather Bru Body with gusseted bottom and knees, which fits Petite Bru head; Teacher Jackie Strode, UK, IDMS Head Judge and Travelling Tutor; Cost: $100; for booking this workshop, contact Karen Martinez at kmmartinez_ida@cox.net

 

Scissors Holder Embroidered Scissor Case made with silk ribbons, perle thread, worked on silk noil fabric and includes the scissors; Teacher Mavis Symonds, UK, IDMS Costume Judge and Travelling Tutor; Cost: $85; for booking this workshop, contact Karen Martinez at kmmartinez_ida@cox.net

 

Please contact Bay Area Doll Club, becca@beccasdolls.com, for more information.  Must be a registrant in order to attend the workshops and enter competition.

There will also be wonderful Make N' Takes in the Sales Room for everyone to enjoy.  Something for everyone.

 

Events and Registration Documents

2012 FESTIVAL REGISTRATION FORM

 

FLIGHTS INTO HOUSTON HOBBY AIRPORT WILL HAVE 24/hr FREE SHUTTLE TO THE HOTEL.


   
       
 
 

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