Did you know that when you do a tutorial - (a How To type of one), it can be placed on the IADR website with links back to your Etsy store, website, or even your Facebook page.  This is just one (1) way it brings traffic to you.

(2) You can also put a image of your tutorial on your Artist's Studio page with again adding links.  With the People's Choice event coming up in the Fall, it is another way to add to your page. 

(3) Submit your tutorial to the ART DOLLS Magazine and reach a new audience.  Links are again added to  your tutorial right there in the magazine itself!

(4) Work with Lesley to create a Short or video of your tutorial and it can be shared on the IADR YouTube Channel.  Which also can be collaborated to the ART DOLLS Magazine YouTube channel as well.

(5) You can also choose be listed on the ART DOLLS Magazine website through the Directory. For a $45.00 USD fee you can be listed in the Directory under Classes and Instructors with your tutorial reference.  This places the tutorial on the unique ART DOLLS Magazine website and in the Special Edition of the magazine coming up towards the end of the 2026 year.  Choose now to be added to the 2027 Directory and for this small fee that gives you almost a year and half of advertising.  

This is one of those Win/Win situations!!!  So many ways to be seen with just one shared tutorial to the IADR.  If you have any questions, email [email protected].

We are working on the Directory for the Magazine and ART DOLLS Magazine website.  There are two special offers running right now until the end of July.

The Directory itself is a great place on the ART DOLL Magazine website to easily find artist, suppliers, organizations, and events.  There will also be a special issue of the Directory digitally published too.  One of the Specials is the Double Dip.  

By being listed in the Directory is another avenue of being seen on another website through the ART DOLLS Magazine in an easy to find format starting as soon as you sign up as well as being showcased for all of 2027 and at the end of the year in the 2026 Special Issue.  

I was asked if Mermaids came under Marine Characters for the upcoming juried show.  Yes, they do.  Also so does Poseidon, god of the Seas.  Another idea can also be Libra, the water bearer zodiac sign.  Anything in the water or touches water qualifies for this juried show.  Good luck and can't wait to see how the creativity flows!

One way is to enter the IADR juried doll shows.  All online enteries are included in the video created for the juried show.  The clip I created of Andy Tatler's entry from the Winter Blue event for this week just received 555 views.  Thanks Andy for sharing Quintessa with us. 

The second way is to collaborate with the IADR YouTube channel.  If you are creating a video that you would like to share with the IADR, then get the collaboration link and share it by emailing it to the [email protected].  You can double your reach by putting it on your YouTube Channel and now the IADR one as well.  This is just one way to shine this summer. 

These are two sweet deals that the ART DOLLS Magazine is offering this summer.  Great way to receive a free listing in the Directory of the ART DOLLS Magazine just by buying ad space.  The Directory is located on the website which makes looking for a doll maker or supplier, the easiest way to find them.  Plus at the end of the year, we will be creating one special magazine issue focused on the Directory.  For more information, email [email protected].

Shylock Doll Gathering is meeting Tuesday, June 16th at 12:30 pm MST via  Zoom.  Contact Lesley if you like an invite to this informal meeting of doll lovers. 

3. Your Artist's Studio page is where you can create and show your work on your Artist's Studio page... even works-in-progress.  This is your gallery and also where you can link your page to your other selling sites.  The Artist's Studio page is used for the People's Choice Event which comes up later this year.  It was great to also use QR codes that linked your page at our last convention and the MIDA event.  It has been proven by statistics that when someone comes to an Artist's Studio page, they don't look at just one artist's work but several.

4. J​uried Shows are fun and can be a good learning curve.  But don't stop just there!  For the Online Shows all entries are shown in the ART DOLLS Magazine.  One may not win their category but to be seen competing is still priceless.  All exposure is good when it is showcasing your work

5. ART DOLLS Magazine has increased our exposure and reach through the ART DOLLS Magazine and the ART DOLLS Magazine Facebook page.  Plus don't forget our YouTube reach also.  Enter your new doll in the Doll Scene section of the Magazine.  Write an article about an experience at a doll show (again it doesn't have to just be the IADR's).  Show us how you create or offer a tutorial.  Those are all free advertising opportunities for a doll artist to use.  If you have an idea but not sure how to start it, just email Lesley at [email protected].  We'll make it happen!

Also, Congratulations to our Winners of the Myths and Legends Juried Show: Yindie Yang, Adelaide Santini, Natalie Ruis, and Loredana Salvo in the Sculpted Category and Anna Esposito & Stevie T in the Fiber Art Category.  You can see their impressive artwork on the Winner's Award page on our website here.   

With this in mind, I created a special 2026 Convention Highlight page where we posted pictures of our fun event. Also check out the unique talent of Anna Esposito who created some insightful interviews for Instagram and our webpage.  Click here to view and remember to mark your calendar for Florence, on Italy May 7, 8, & 9th, 2027. 

But, now it is time to pack up and return home.  **Remember ladies to please send me your pictures that we can share them with others through the ARTDOLLS Magazine and here on the website**.  

And yes, we are already planning our convention for next year. We hope that you can be a part of it by attending or supporting us with your likes and shares as this convention comes together for 2027.

We also want to welcome to the IADR new members - Sabrina Negro and Caterina Seoli.

​MIDA was 9 days of sharing our love of dolls with the crowd.  I am so grateful to Maria Ciobanu, Claudia Raddi, and Loredana Salvo for being there during the week. This event wouldn't have been as successful if they hadn't changed their schedules.

People were amazed at the artistry of the dolls and one such doll collector who collected only pieces that emotionally move her was in awe by ALL of the amazing art she saw.  The woman with her was actually brought to tears.  There is no way this would have worked as well by trying to sell the dolls at the same time. An artist always is the best one to sell their own work and the space would have not accommodated this.  Again, this was a learning curve and that is exactly what we are going to look at when determining how successful MIDA was for us.

Thank you to Claudia Raddi and Anna Esposito for getting those printed so we could give them out. ​

And remember, our IADR Convention will be held at the Hotel Albani Firenze in Florence, Italy and we still have tickets available for the ART & APERITIVO Night Event and Juried Show Awards.  (To read more - click here).  See you there!