Bambi & I are talking Blueskies... actually we are talking about Bluesky, the social media app and comparing it with Facebook, Instagram, and X (although I still call it Twitter).

Are you signed up on Bluesky yet?  Are you using the IADR Feed for one of your options?  Learn more about it on our podcast at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULgL11H5Wck&list=PLrtdDHQkjjJuEvk6IvJet-giSC-_P84zP

Annnnddd the Winter Blue Instagram Winner 2025 is... drum roll please ---

It was very close which is why I also would like to mention and thank Kathryn Arms (IADR member) and Jan Adamson (non-member) who were very supportive of the game.

All the likes & comments were appreciated and they do help grow the followers to the IADR Instagram account.

Here is another way that the IADR can be supported.

Through the purchase of this Limited Edition IADR mini-tote bag.  It is available to both IADR members and Non-members.  Those that are registered to attend the 2025 IADR Art Doll Convention will already be receiving one of these commemorative bags (with charms) with their convention registration.

For those not attending but would still like to be a part of the event, the purchase of this bag is just one of those ways.  The reusable mini-tote bag is made from a non-woven polypropylene material that is 10.5 wide by 9 inches tall by 4.5 inches deep which includes a large open main compartment with a 4.5 inch gusset and 13 inch handles. 

It also includes a bag charm holder with the 2025 year charm and a supporter charm.  Members of the IADR will also receive the additional Artist (brushes) charm to add to their charm holder.  

The $20.00 USD price does include the shipping but at this time we are only able to ship within the USA.

​We are in our last week of the Winter Blue Instagram game.  I wish to thank all the Sponsors that shared their talents with us with their gifts and I especially want to thank all those that played the game for their continued support and comments.

But we aren't done yet!  Now is the time to be looking at that Deadline of March 7th to enter the Winter Blue Jury Show.  Don't forget to get your doll registered before entering as that is part of the process for IADR members.
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This will also be our first event with both a category for Sculpture Art and Fabric Art.  Looking forward to seeing the entries.  Remember that even as an IADR member you have the opportunity to win a free year membership to the IADR.​ ​

​We are also counting down the time to our IADR Art Doll Convention in Florence, Italy.  March 1st is the deadline to sign up for the last discounted rate on the registration fee.  After that - it will be full price.  

​Check out Loredana Salvo, Elisabetta Bernardi, & Alexandra Sandu in the newest video announcing their workshops.

Sign up now for their workshops to guarantee your spot as there is limited seating.  Also don't forget to see the other workshops by visiting our website at:
https://www.international-art-doll-registry.com/convention-workshops.html.

​An Up-Date to the Artist's Studio Page and a special thanks to Alexandra Sandu for asking if we can do it. 

Yes, from now on... (since I just learned how to do it on our website) when you submit your doll to be added to your Artist Studio page, it will now be featured at the top of your page instead of the bottom.

This way when anyone comes to look at your page they will now see your most recent submission first.

Keep in mind if you would like to see something on the IADR website or possibly a change, start out by simply asking.  What works for one often benefits us all.  You can always contact us at:
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                   [email protected]

Here at the International Art Doll Registry know that we are here to support the dollmaker through sharing/liking and commenting on posts whether on Facebook, Instagram, or Bluesky.  But also part of the IADR Community is letting others know about your own Artist's Studio Page.

​Winter Blue Instagram Game is in it's final weeks. The support for it has been awesome and please keep up the great job. This week's sponsor is Lesley Duthie.  Don't forget to enter into the Winter Blue Juried Show to win a year IADR membership for Free.  Even if you are already an IADR member, this opportunity will still apply to you!  Deadline is March 7th, 2025.

For those that also receive DOLLS magazine, there was a great article in it about Patrizia Cozzo.  I got to see some of her beautiful dolls and learn a little more about her path. 

And... this is a "GREAT" opportunity to learn how to sculpt a head with her at our IADR Art Doll Convention coming up May 15th - 17th in Florence, Italy. She mentions in the DOLLS magazine article that Mark Dennis will also be with us at the IADR Convention.  To learn more about their workshops visit:

​https://www.international-art-doll-registry.com/2025-convention.html

​We are getting out there with our videos announcing the IADR Art Doll Convention in May 2025.  Palma Battaglia and Alexandra Sandu workshops are now available to be seen on our YouTube Channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSf3iKBFH1Y

Our videos also have voice over in Italian (since that is where the conference will be held this year), which will hopefully help make it easier to be inspired and to sign up.  Now is the time to reserve your space as seating is limited.

Starting this month of February there will also be a slight new look to your PayPal invoices concerning annual membership dues.  There is a new requirement with PayPal that makes it mandatory for us to list my Federal business license that the International Art Doll Registry is connected to.  Nothing has changed except now the invoice will reflect this and not look as pretty as when I first created it *smiling*.

Saying Hello - to our new member Katrine Hasselquist from Norway.  She is a Fiber Artist with a passion (and a Master's Degree) in Costume Making.

​A warm Welcome Katrine from us here at the IADR.