Still Making Dolls!

Welcome back everyone! It is hard to believe four years have gone by since I have stopped by to visit and post my last blog. There is nothing else I can say other than life has really gotten in the way for a long time now. I will explain all that better soon but for today I thought I would post something just to see if I remembered how to do this. Could be a challenge! I am still here and still making dolls along with the many other things that I do. I love to keep busy, sometimes a little bit too much, lifestyle changes here at home take an extreme about of time out of daily life. Will explain that more later also. So, I am going to make today's post pretty short and sweet just as a test run. 

I just finished this beautiful Bru Jne 8 and wanted to share her with all of you. She was made from the VL-27 Bru Jne 8 Virginia LaVorgna head mold. This doll is perfection at its best. Her porcelain head is on a FB14S composition body from New York Doll Products. She stands 18 1/2″ tall on her wooden base doll stand (allowing height on shelf for stand and hat, doll alone is 17″ tall). The wooden base doll stand is included. She has beautiful light blue Schoepfer paperweight eyes with intense depth, the photos just do not do the eyes justice. She has a striking vintage new (never used) old store stock Cheveux French Human Hair wig from the late 1980’s.The costume is made from a beautiful shade of purple “raw” silk. The dress with antique lace trim and a bonnet  was created by Pam Willits. She also has a beige cotton slip and underwear, along with cream hand made leather shoes and hand crocheted cotton stockings. 

I have her for sale on both my website and eBay (yes I have started listing items again in my eBay store). I will include a link to both places at the bottom of this post. Here are some more photos of this beautiful Bru Jne 8. It is really hard to decide but I think Bru's are my favorite! But then I have a tendency to say that about whatever doll I am working on. LOl! 

Here is a link to my website page she is listed on:

http://landofozdolls.net/dolls-for-sale/bru-jne-8/

Here is a link to my eBay listing:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/113326519587?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Have a great evening and I promise to be back soon!

Dolly Hugs! Connie Zink

On the 4th Day of Christmas......!

On the 4th Day of Christmas...... Here is what's on sale! 20% off all Wooden Base and Metal Doll Stands from Monique Trading Co. Sale will run through midnight December 24th, 2014. Orders must be placed through Land of Oz Dolls in order to receive the discount. (Do not contact Monique directly). Please email me at: landofozdolls@mchsi.com for a list of sizes available and the prices. Merry Christmas!

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

On the 3rd Day of Christmas.......

 

On the 3rd Day of Christmas .... this is what's on sale! 20" undressed Mlle Florence.  24 Hours Only and then she will return to her regular price!!!! Sale ends at 9:00PM Central Time Wednesday Night, December 17th! This 20″ undressed Mlle. Florence on the FLB16S composition body has a beautiful mohair wig. Her complete description is here on the website and can be found on her catalog page: http://landofozdolls.net/dolls-for-sale/20-mlle-florence-2/ Her regular price $475.00 and $30.00 shipping.For 24 hours only, (SAVE $100.00), she will be on sale for $375.00 plus $30.00 shipping to continental U.S. Shipping costs can be figured upon request for international shipping. 

Please email me at landofozdolls@mchsi.com  if you are interested in purchasing Mlle. Florence at the special price of $100.00 off. ($375.00). Merry Christmas!!! Don’t forget this sale is good for 24 Hours ONLY!!!

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

On the 2nd Day of Christmas..... Sale

On the 2nd day of Christmas this is what's on sale: Three Christmas items from Bethany Lowe Designs.

The prices and shipping costs are on the photos. If you are interested in any of the items please email me at landofozdolls@mchsi.com I only have one each of the two bears and one of the man on the box. (Box is included) These items look great in Victorian Christmas displays.

Have a great evening,

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

"The Twelve Days of Christmas Sale Deals" Begins Tonight!!!

Good evening everyone! Tonight starts my "Twelve Days of Christmas Sales". Every day for the next twelve days I will run a Christmas "Special" of the Day.

Today's special is this beautiful Premiere Jumeau Bleuette, either available as a dressed doll or undressed doll. Only one available! Please email me landofozdolls@mchsi.com if you are interested in purchasing. Complete details and pricing information is available on my website. http://landofozdolls.net/twelve-days-of-christmas-sales/  Merry Christmas on this "First" Day of Christmas!

Have a great evening!

 Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

Sale Extended 36 Hours on NYDP Composition Bodies and Doll Molds!!!! Ends Midnight December 2nd, 2014!!!!

Good afternoon all! Because of the busy holiday weekend over Thanksgiving, I am extending the deadline for my Composition Body and Doll Molds Sale from New York Doll Products until midnight, Tuesday night, December 2nd!!!! All orders must be emailed to me by that time. I am offering 25% off all doll molds from NYDP and 20% off all composition bodies. All orders must be placed through me by email, in order to qualify for the discount. The shopping cart prices here on the website do not have the discounted prices. My email address is landofozdolls@mchsi.com . Please email me your order and I will send you a Paypal invoice for the total amount owed with the discount. Shipping costs will be invoiced seperately once the cost is figured by NYDP. All orders will be drop shipped to you. Send me your order now to take advantage of this great holiday savings!!!! Happy Holidays!!! Connie Zink

Great Buy On Ebay Right Now For 29" Large Bru 14 Painted Head by Connie Zink

Good evening all, I hope you are having a great weekend! I wanted to let you all know I have listed a beautiful 29″ Bru 14 painted head with Hand English brown paperweight eyes on ebay tonight in a 5 day auction. Due to the size of this doll I have decided it would be much easier to sell her as a head only with eyes, then she can be wrapped really well for shipping. Someone may have already the FB230S composition body that she needs,and will be able to pop the head on and have an exquisite 29″ Bru 14 to dress. Even if you need to purchase the body, it is much easier and less expensive to safely ship the head and the body separately. Also, currently the body (FB230S) is on sale from me for 20% off the retail price. Regularly $198.00 on sale for $159.00. (All composition bodies are on sale until November 30th). Discounted prices will not register in shopping cart buttons you must email me for special pricing.

The 5 day auction listing consists of the painted head, Hand English paperweight eyes, and cork pate. The head is ready to attach to a body. The wig is not included in the listing but I do have it available in several colors. The hat she is shown in is also not included, it is only for decorative purposes so you can see how beautiful she will be once she is dressed. Here is a link to the ebay listing:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/111517969166?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 .

Here are more photos of this beautiful Bru that you have an opportunity to get at a great price!

Good Luck and Happy Bidding if you are interested! Have a great Dolly Day!

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

"Frenchettes" For Sale On Website!

Good evening all!

Happy Fall, I hope all of you are having a chance to see some of the beautiful fall colors out there. We just returned from Lansing, Michigan today, after picking up a load of doll molds, and got to see some spectacular fall colors.

I have finally been able to get the three 15" "Frenchettes" I have available, listed for sale on my website. Here are some photos of them:

15" Bru 5 "Frenchette"

15" "A" Steiner "Frenchette"

15" "C" Steiner "Frenchette"

Here are some links to more photos and descriptions.

For the Bru 5: http://landofozdolls.net/dolls-for-sale/15-bru-5-frenchette/

For the "A" Steiner: http://landofozdolls.net/dolls-for-sale/15-a-steiner-frenchette/

For the "C" Steiner http://landofozdolls.net/dolls-for-sale/15-c-steiner-frenchette/

If you have any questions on these three dolls please feel free to email me at landofodolls@mchsi.com . Thanks and have a great dolly evening!

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

Information on the Upcoming Costuming Seminar for the 28" Bru 13 with Lorna Yates

Good evening everyone! Here is the complete info on the upcoming Bru 13 costuming seminar with Lorna Yates. Finished dolls and costume kits are also available separately without taking the seminar, for those too far away to come. Deadline to sign up for seminar is October 15th.

If you have any questions, sign up for the seminar, or place an order please contact me: Connie Zink at landofozdolls@mchsi.com or phone 815-565-0024 

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

28" Bru 13 Costuming Seminar Coming to Land of Oz Dolls

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!!!! 

Dolly Hugs,

 Connie Zink

Modern Dolls With Painted Eyes

Good evening everyone! I just returned home from the doll-makers show in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Many thanks to Jody Cook, of Our Villa Dolls, and all of the ladies from their group for a great show and wonderful banquet! Dennis and I really had a wonderful time seeing old friends we hadn't had a chance to visit with for several years now.

As most of you know, I mainly concentrate on creating antique reproduction dolls, but occasionally I like to mix in a few modern dolls. I love doing painted eyes. I have a special order that has been sitting here for months waiting for me to get started on it. It will be a 19" all-porcelain Portrait #5 sculpted by Dianna Effner. The mold was produced and sold through Expressions. This doll was chosen for me to do by my client,as it looks like his granddaughter. After I have finished her, I will post some photos of her. In the meantime, here are a few photos of dolls I did with painted eyes several years back.

"Molly" by Connie Zink

This is "Molly" a 24" doll originally sculpted by Dianna Effner. The molds were produced and sold through Expressions. Her eyes were an experiment of colors. I love the way they turned out.

"Ashley" by Connie Zink

This doll is "Ashley" a Dianna Effner sculpture. The mold was produced and sold by Expressions. She makes a 28" doll when completed.. I have painted her with green eyes. 

The little 10" doll above is "Little Lou", another Dianna Effner sculpture from Expressions. This is one of my favorite little modern dolls of all times. I painted her with brown eyes. She is wearing a dress that was created by Sue Sharp of "The Sharp Needle".

I hope you have enjoyed my little tour of a few of the modern dolls I have made. Have a great evening!
 Until next time,
Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

Several New Bru Dolls Finished!

Good morning everyone! I had a few minutes and wanted to share with you some of my latest dolls. If I had to choose an absolute favorite antique doll it would probably be the Bru, even though I love them all! Here are some photos I wanted to share with you this morning of some of my latest Brus.

Well, I am getting ready to head out for the second day at the Oklahoma City Doll Show Expo 2014. Have a great dolly day!!! 

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink