End of Winter???

I don't know if the groundhog saw his shadow or not to let us know if it is the end of Winter but it is the end of the Winter Blue Instagram game.

This week's winner of the Sponsor's gift is Azzurra Brogi.  She wins the sponsor gift from Lesley Duthie of a tutorial to make needlefelting shoes for dolls.  Congratulations Azzurra!

Also, would like to thank Anna Esposito, Giusy Di Rocco, and Adelaide Santini for being generous with their time and talent as they shared their Sponsor's gifts in the Winter Blue Instagram Game.

Wow!  Can't believe it but we actually had a tie this year for the overall winner for the best supporter of the Winter Blue Instagram game. A Big Thank You goes out to Annalisa Borroni and Azzurra Brogi as active participants and overall supporters in the Winter Blue game. They will be receiving a shout-out thank you in the next issue of the IADR Art Doll Magazine.

Though we are done with the Winter Blue game, the Winter Blue Juried Show is just beginning.

Submission is now open with the DEADLINE of March 2nd, 2026 to enter.  The Winter Blue juried show is for non-members to win the prize of a year membership with the IADR.  IADR members also can win this opportunity for a free year membership.  So why not give it a go!!  The Theme Winter Blue means:  Anything in blue.  Dressed in blue or an event or activity that chashes away the Winter Blues and lets in a little ray of shine.  If you have any questions regarding acceptability of submission, drop me an email at [email protected] and I will be happy to answer them. 

IADR Art Doll 2026 Convention Workshops

Have you been to our IADR Art Doll Convention section on our website and checked out the fantastic workshops that will be available May 8th?  

That is right! Our workshops will be available one day only and then followed by our Art & Apervito Event later that night.

It is never too soon to sign up and get your spot reserved.  I know I'll be there, so come join me in the fun of learning something new in our Doll Making Adventure.  

Other Dates to Mark on your calendars:

• Going Live on Instagram - Tuesday February 10th at 10:30 am MST - 6:30 pm in Italy
• Shylock Doll Gathering  - Tuesday February 17th at 12:30 pm MST 
• IADR Art Doll Convention Planning meeting - Wednesday - February 18th - 9 am MST - 5 pm in Italy
• IADR 2026 Convention - May 8-10th in Florence, Italy!