Sew kitty, sew!!!
Friday, April 25, 2025. Great NEWS!
I finally finished the last batch of Christmas 2024 holiday sets. YAHOO!
Doing the happy dance!!! Emails will begin going out today.
If there are any holiday sets leftover,
I may add them to the inventory in July. LOL!
Many thanks again!
Have a beautiful weekend with friends & family,
or just curled up with a good book!
Chat more soon! Love, Janet xx
Friday afternoon, update! All the remaining emails for the final batch of
waiting list holiday orders have been sent out. If you have not received
an email about your fashions being ready to ship, please let me know.
Thanks again! Have a wonderful weekend!
Love, J xxxx
April 17th, 2025. Happy Spring! Happy Easter!
Great news! I am currently finishing up the last batch of Christmas holiday
fashion orders. YAHOO! They all should be ready next week, and I hope
to be able to send “completed & ready” to ship messages out next weekend.
Thanks for all your patience. I am also currently working on three other projects,
two of which need to be completed by the end of this month, and the
third project I hope to have completed by the middle of June.
Once I complete that last project, I plan on taking little time off.
I will keep you posted on when our next fashion release will be.
Or, should I say, when the first new fashions for 2025 will be! LOL!!
Again, thank you for hanging in here with me.
Love always, Janet xoxo
April 6, 2025. Happy Sunday!!
I hope everyone is well and getting ready for Easter!
I just release another set of holiday fashion 2024 waiting list orders. YAY!!
I have just one more batch holiday orders to go. YahOO!!
Now, I also have another 80 + commission orders that must be filled
by the end of this month too. Therefore, I regret I will not be able to
present you with a new fashion set yet this year.
I cannot thank you all enough for all your kindness and patience!
Wishing you all a wonderful & beautiful week!
Much love, always, Janet xxx
Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Great news!
Just finished this new batch of holiday fashion waiting list orders. YAHOOO!!
I will be spending the afternoon, packing them, working on the special website
link, and composing the “completed & ready to ship” emails. These emails will
be sending tomorrow (Wednesday.)
Have a great afternoon! Love, J xxxx
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March 17th, 2025. Happy Saint Patrick's Day!!
May your troubles be less
And, your blessings be more
And, nothing but happiness,
Come through your door.
Have a beautiful day! Love, J xx
Monday morning, March 17th, Update:
Yes, I am still finishing the batch of 33 holiday sets.
Once I finish hand-stitching the furs for the Snow & Ice sets,
then this batch of 33 will be ready to pack & ship. YAY!!
Also, my internet connection has been in & out these past few days.
Driving me nuts, as you can imagine. Back to sewing I must go!
Catch up with you later on! Love always, Jxxx
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March 14th, 2025. TGIF!! Happy Friday! Great news!
I have another 33 holiday fashions on the hand finishing table.
I should have them finished within the next few days, and then onto the
packing table. Not sure what day I will be sending out the
“completed & ready to ship” emails. I will keep you posted
on that. And, by all accounts, I only have 49 more holiday fashions
from 2024 Christmas season to be made. YAY!
Thank you all, so much for hanging in there & for your patience.
Wishing you all a beautiful & safe weekend!!
Love always, Janet xxx
March 4th, 2025. Happy Mardi Gras, Y’all!!
Let the high energies of Mardi Gras bring along positivity
and happiness in your life.
March 4, 2025. Great NEWS! Just completed the packaging for another
batch of Christmas fashions. YAY!! Emails for this batch will start
going out this week. Tomorrow, I start another holiday waiting list
fashion batch. Sorry, I still have a long way to go.
Wishing everyone a wonderful week!
Happy Mardi Gras!
Love always, Janet xxx
February 26, 2025. Happy Wednesday!!
Just thought I would better check-in to let you know that
I am still sewing away with the holiday orders. I have been away from
the office for the past couple of days, so I am a little behind, but
I hope to have another 24 holiday fashions ready this weekend.
I cannot thank you all enough for all your kindness and your patience.
Enjoy the rest of your week. Chat more later this weekend!
Much love, always, Janet xx
Oh… sad new… I just had a friend tell me Joann Fabrics is closing.
I just tried to order a bunch of Coats & Clarks thread, but no luck. They are sold out!
Mike is off this coming Monday, so you know I will be making a trip to
the nearest JoAnn’s. Probably go to the one in Lewisville or the one in Denton.
Sunday, February 16, 2025. FYI: Another small batch of “ready to ship”
emails went out this afternoon for some on the Christmas holiday
waiting list fashion orders. Thanks for hanging in there with me!
More orders in the making. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday,
and have a great week! Love, Jxxxx
Happy Valentine's Day Y'all!
I cannot imagine my life without you!
May this day bring you lots of love & chocolates!
Have an amazing & fun Valentine’s Day! Love, Jxoxo
PS. I am still making the waiting list orders from the
holiday 2024 collection. And I am still working on a few commissions
samples that I must finish too. No new designs at this time.
Thank you for hanging in here with me. I will keep you update right here.
I should have a few more holiday wait list orders filled
by the end of this weekend, and a new batch of orders
will begin on Monday.
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February 10th, 2025
I will just leave this here!! BAM!!!
Fly Eagles Fly!! My home boys did it!!
My dad is smiling down from heaven!
February 7th, 2025. Happy Friday!
Here is a little update on the holiday wait list fashion orders.
I am still working very hard, and I still have a very long way to go.
Currently I am finishing up half of my 3 batch (16 pcs), and therefore
“completed & ready to ship” emails will go out this weekend.
I looks like I still have 70 more fashions to go.
Wish me luck! Thank you all again for your kind message
& for patience’s.
GO EAGLES! GO BIRDS!! (What can I say? )
I must cheer on my home team!
January 31st, 2025 Happy Friday, Y’all!!
Can you believe this is the last day in January 2025? Time is flying by to fast! Before
you know it, it will be Christmas again!
Yes, and I am still sewing Christmas outfits for everyone!! The second batch of (26) Christmas
outfits have been made, and are all claimed. I am now currently working
on the 3rd batch. Thank you once again for hanging in there with me,
and for all your kindness, and patience’s.
Have a beautiful weekend! Chat more soon!
Love, Jxx
January 20th, 2025. Great news!
The first batch of 48 Christmas fashion sets from the waiting list orders are
ready to ship. YAY! I will begin to start sending out “completed & ready to
ship” emails today (Tomorrow). Still have 100+ sets to make :) I thank you all for your
patience’s. I hope to have the next set of orders ready by next week.
I will continue to keep you posted right here on this page.
Stay safe & warm!
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
Happy Inauguration Day!
Go Irish!! CFP National Championship Final. Notre Dame
plays Ohio State at home!! Today at 6:30pm!
Go Irish!
January 12, 2025 Happy Sunday!
Hope everyone is doing well, and staying warm.
We had a blast of snow fall here in Bowie this week.
It was beautiful while it lasted!!
Just wanted to update you on the holiday collection wait list orders.
I have the first dozen of each of the 4 outfits, in the making.
I hope to have them completed & ready to ship by next weekend.
Then I will start on the next batch of waiting list orders, etc., etc.
I have over a 160 to make, so this is going to take some time.
Thank you so much for the work and for your kindness!
Until next weekend! Stay warm! Have a great week!
With lots of love, always, Janet xx
Happy New Year!!
Wishing everyone a beautiful, blessed,
and an amazing new year!
Happy 2025!
Lots of love, always, Janet xx
Remember when I shared my (3) Nick DWTLH Rags to Richness
Tea Party Wonderland yarn dolls some time ago?
Well, I have two more of these beauties to share with you.
They both were gifts from friends at Christmas time.
On the left of your screen we have
Ms. Alice & on the right of your screen we have Ms. Lucy!
I am so enchanted by their beauty & their details.
I am so lucky! Don't you think?
(Previous posted message about my Tea Party Wonderland collection dolls.)
I could not help but show off my Nick DWTLH Rags to Richness Tea Party Wonderland yarn dolls.
The doll (Ms. Plum) on the left was a Christmas gift given to me a few years back from my friend Peggy. As you can see my collection has expanded since. The doll on the right is Ms. Flip Slip that I got from the 2022 Dawn convention. And at the 2023 Dawn convention the middle doll (Tip Top Frenchie Hair of Yarn) doll was a gift from Nancy.
I just love them all!! Thank you! xoxo
Happy New Year!!
December 13th, 2024. Great & Exciting NEWS!
Our annual holiday collection for 2024 will be releasing this
Saturday (tomorrow) December 14th,
at 2:00pm CDT (Central Daylight Time) Texas time!
For more information see Fashion Avenue Boutique page:
https://www.janetsdolls.com/fashionavenue.html
A Newsletter abpout the show went out last night (Thursday).
Come and see!
There is a special website link posted on that page too. See you soon!
Happy Wednesday! More news coming soon!
Sorry I have not been able to post something sooner.
I have been sewing up a storm. I have a wonderful Christmas fashion collection
being released this coming weekend! Pushing for this
Saturday, December 14th, around 2pm Texas Central time.
I will get more information to you tomorrow
& Friday!
Love always, Janet xxxx
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December 8th, 2024. Happy Sunday!
I am still working hard on the holiday fashion releases. Hope to bring you
more information soon! Thanks for hanging in here with me!
Have a wonderful Sunday, and a beautiful week.
Chat more in a few days!
Lots of love, Janet xxxxx
Dec. 4th, 2024
Re-posting my thanksgiving message from November 28th, that
would not post on that day due to systems errors.
Special note:
Still working on the holiday fashions.
Thanks for hanging in here with me! I hope to post more
information over the weekend.
Stay warm! Lots of love, Janet xxx
November 28th, 20024.
On this Thanksgiving,
I wish you happiness,
Beautiful moments,
The warmth of your
Family, and a healthy life.
Have an unforgettable Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving wishes from across the miles for our house to yours.
May your home be filled with laughter and happiness!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Lots of love, Janet & Mike xxxx
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November 6th, 2024. Great NEWS!
Just finished the last 5 Halloween 2024 dress sets. Yahoo!!
Notices will be sent out shortly and, if there is any extra’s leftover
I will post them to the inventory next month.
Have a fun week! Chat more soon! Love, J xx
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Nov 4th, 2024. Latest "Halloween 2024" update.
(5) more dress sets have been
completed and are ready to ship. Notices will go out shortly.
Only 5 more dress sets to complete all the waiting list orders.
I cannot wait!! I will post more once the last 5 dress
sets are finished and are ready to ship!!
Have a beautiful day!
Thanks always!
Love, Janet xxx
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Nov. 2nd, 2024. Happy November!!
Yes, I am still working on the Halloween dress orders! LOL!!
Hope to be finished up by next weekend. I just finished 4 more dress orders,
and emails have been sent to those next on the list.
More to come my friends!
Thanks for your kindness!
Have a beautiful weekend!!
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October 31, 2024. Happy Halloween!!
Wishing you all a happy, fun & safe Halloween!
FYI: I should have the next 6 Halloween 2024 dress sets packed and
completed today. I will try and send emails out this evening. There are still
about 15 more orders to complete. I do hope I can finish them quickly.
I will continue to keep you posted right here.
Thank for your patience! Chat more soon!
Love always, Janet xxx
Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Happy Halloween Week!!
Update on the latest “Halloween 2024” waiting list orders.
I released another 5 orders last evening,
and another 5 orders this evening. I am currently working on the
next batch of 6 dress sets.
Have an awesome week!
Much love, Janet xxxx
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Happy October 25, 2024!! Great NEWS!
I have the first 20 “Halloween 2024” sets from the waiting list completed. YAY!!
They will be going through their packaging stages today. “Completed & Ready to
ship emails could begin going out later today, and into tomorrow!
Only 30 more Halloween 2024 sets to make!! Wish me luck!
Have a fun day!! Lots of love, J xxxx
October 11th, 2024. Happy Saturday!
Just popping in to let you know that I am finishing up these adorable Halloween
sets! As much as I was hoping to release it over this weekend, it will not be possible.
I hope they are completed & packed by tomorrow evening. If so, I will release on
Monday (holiday here) around lunch. I will provide more information as I get closer
to completion, and send a newsletter out. Not to worry! If you miss this set,
I will certainly do my best to make you one. Enjoy your weekend! I will bring
more info tomorrow.
Lots of love, Janet xx
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October 5th, 2024. Happy October!!
Gosh, September came and went by so fast!! I did have the greatest
time with Daniel's suprise visit home to see his mama on her birthday!
Some more happy news on the family front, my little sister, Michele maybe popping in
from PA this month, so we can spend a little Halloween time together!
Speaking of Halloween! Maybe, just maybe, with a lot of luck, we may have a
new costume release next weekend. Stay tuned!
Yesterday evening in Portland, Oregon, was the official launch
of Dawn’s 25th Dawn Doll Convention. Silver Anniversary! Just amazing!!
This year “Dawn and Friends Go Glamping. I was not able to attend this year,
but I know everyone is having a fabulous time!
Wishing them lots of love, laughter, & fun!!
On a more serious note, with the recent tragedies, as a nation,
for our neighbors in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia,
& Virginia, we pray, Lord, we unite in prayer for our neighbors in these
disaster-stricken communities hit by Hurricane Helene. May our collective
faith bring healing, restoration, and strength to all in need. Amen.
May you all have a wonderful Fall week! For those traveling back from
the Dawn convention, safe travels my friends!
Catch up with y’all late next week!
Always, lots of love, Janet xx
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Monday, September 16, 2024!
Great news, our eldest son Daniel is in from Vermont! He flew in to surprise
his mom for her 65th birthday. Which is tomorrow! I wonder if this means
I will officially be as the say, “over the hill?” HA! Wishing everyone a great day!
Know that I will be having the best day ever! He is taking me to
JoAnn Fabrics in Lewisville, and then to lunch!
If I get a couple days behind on emails you will know why!! LOL!!
Love, Jxoxo
September 8th, 2024. Happy Sunday!!
Great news for those on the waiting list,
more fashions sets are finished and ready to ship!
Sending out emails shortly!
Just a few more sets for finish up for next week. YAY!!
Wishing you a very beautiful Sunday,
and a wonderful week!
Chat soon! Love, always, Janet xx
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Happy Labor Day Weekend, Y’all!!
Enjoy your holiday! Have fun & be safe!
August 30th, 2024. Happy Friday! Great news
for some of you on the waiting list for the
latest “Casual Luncheon Date” dress set. I have the first 30 dress sets
nearly completed & ready to ship. Just as soon as I have them all packed,
I will start sending “Ready to Ship” emails out over the weekend.
Since Monday, Sept 2nd is a holiday, the post offices will be closed,
shipping date will be Tuesday, September 3rd. YAY!!
More to come!!
Love always, Janet xx
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Loved to share my two latest makeovers by Mrs. Nick!
Aren't they beautifu? Just love them!
Cannot wait to show them off!
August 14th, 2024. Happy Wednesday!!
Can you believe we are half-way through
August already? Where did the summer go?
Before we know, it will be Christmas time.
Are you ready for a new fashion couture dress design set?
Coming this Saturday, August 17th, 2024, 2pm Central Standard Time.
I will post more information later with a newsletter, & photos.
More information about the new dress set "Casual Luncheon Date" has been
posted on the "Fashion Avenue Boutique" web-page. Newsletter was sent out on
Thursday, August 15th, and copy of this newsletter can be found on the
"First to Know List" website page.
I hope you like!!
Have a fun day!! See you soon!
Love, J xx
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July 22nd, 2024. Great news! If you are on the wait list for the latest outfit
“Countryside Luncheon,” they have been completed & are ready to ship.
YAY!! I will start sending emails out tomorrow (Tuesday) morning
and shipping them out to you. Chat more soon! Love, J xx
“Make each day your masterpiece.” -John Wooden
July 3rd, 2024!
I want to first wish everyone here in the USA
Happy 4th of July!
Hope you are decked out in your best red, white & blue attire.
I will be!! Have fun & be safe!!
New fashion update!! I have some great news! A new fashion
will be releasing this coming Saturday,
July 6th, 2024 at 12 noon Central Time, Texas.
Shipping date Monday July 8th, 2024.
I will post photos to the website this Friday.
A newsletter should be going out
this evening with all the details.
New postal rates have been added to the “Ordering” webpage.
Here is a link to see the new rate changes effective immediately.
The biggest rate increases went to the international shipping.
You can check out the new rates here:
https://www.janetsdolls.com/page/page/1691161.htm
As always, more info to come!
Have a beautiful & blessed day, my friends!
Lots of love, Janet xx
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Tuesday, June 19th, 2024.
Happy Juneteeth Day!
Sunday, June 16, 2024
Happy Father’s Day
to all dads out there,
along with all the grandpas, uncles, godfathers,
& others who have stepped up to make a difference
in the life of a child.
Happy Father's Day!
"The greatest man I know is in heaven
on this Father's Day.
I love & miss you, Dad!"
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June 14th, 2024. Happy Friday, Everyone!!
Just added some extra, “Christmas Gala” gown sets
and a “First of Spring” dress set to the
inventory on the Fashion Avenue Boutique page.
Thanks a bunch!!
Have an awesome Friday, and a fabulous weekend!!
Lots of love, Janet xx
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June 12th. Happy Wednesday! Great news!
If you have missed out, I have some extra “Christmas Gala” gown
sets available. I will add them to the inventory this coming Friday!
Thanks a bunch!
Enjoy your day! Love, J xx
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Great NEWS! It is official! The wait-list for the original
2023 Christmas Gala gown sets have been completed. YaHOOO!
If you have not received any notification that your gown set was
ready to ship, please let me know.
Have a great week!! Thank you All for everything!
Chat soon! Lots of love, Janet xx
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June 1st,2024. Happy June!!
Still working on the last batch of “Christmas Gala” gown sets.
Hoping to have them completed in the next few days. YAY!
Once they have been completed, I will start sending
email notifications!
Wonder what fashion will be released next?
Thank you all so much for your kindness, friendship & your support!
Wishing you all a beautiful & blessed day!
Love always, Janet xxxx
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Monday, May 27th, 2024.
USA Memorial Day!
Somber day of remembrance.
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down
one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13
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May 19th, 2024. Great NEWS!!
Another batch of “Christmas Gala” gown sets have been completed! YAY!
They still must be pack. So, once I have finished packing them,
I will try to send some “completed & ready to ship” emails later today and/or
throughout the week. I have 30 more gown sets to complete.
I hope to be finished by the end of May. Once they are finished,
I will work on some new fashion releases.YAY!!
Thank you all so much for your kindness & support!
Wishing you all a beautiful & blessed week!
Love always, Janet xxxx
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May 12th, 2024. Happy Mother's Day to All Moms!
May your day be filled with love, joy, and happiness!
Have a beautiful day!
And, for those of us whose mothers are in heaven.
Happy Mother’s Day To all the mom’s in Heaven.
Here is a poem I found & shared with you last year, that I thought
would be beautiful to continue to share this year.
If roses grow in Heaven
Lord, please pick a bunch for me.
Place them in my mother’s arms
And tell her they are from me.
Tell her that I love her & miss her,
And when she turns to smile,
Place a kiss upon her check
And hold her for a while.
Because remembering her is easy,
I do it every day,
But there is an ache within my heart
That will never go away.
-Kirsten Preus-
Forever missed
FYI: Still making the Christmas Gala's! heehee!
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May 7th 2024. Happy Tuesday!
Hope you are all well! I cannot believe we are almost through halfway though 2024.
And, before you know it, it will be baking cookie time for Mrs. Nick!
Gee, speaking about Mrs. Nick! I must show you my latest arrival that
Mrs. Nick has created for me. A brunette up-do Dawn.
Isn’t she adorable? Just melts my heart away! Look!
Great News! The first batch of the “Christmas Gala” gown sets are ready to ship.
I would have sent emails over the past weekend, but I got caught up in
Mike’s projects. See his brothers Tommy & Eddie are making their way here to
our home from Georgia, and South Carolina, then all of them are heading to
Oklahoma for visit their relatives. As for me, I am just running walking
around here trying to put things in order for their arrival. LOL!
Getting back to dolls, I am starting on my second batch of Christmas Gala’s,
and hope to get some “completed & ready to ship” emails sent over the next few
days from the first batch made.
No new designs are set to release at this time.
I will keep you posted right here!
Have a fun week! Love always, Janet
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April 26, 2024. Happy Friday!! Great news!! At last!! Yes, YES!
The “Christmas Gala” gown sets are officially in production! YAY!
I will keep you posted on my progress!
Have fun! Love, J xxxx
April 6th, 2024.
Read the latest NEWS on receiving “First to Know List” Newsletters,
Confirmation emails & Shipping notification letters go to:
https://www.janetsdolls.com/help-with-newsletters.html
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Friday, March 29th, 2024. Great news! For those of you that are on the
wait list for the latest “First of Spring” fashion set. They will all be
completed & ready to ship out Monday, April 8th. The “completed &
ready to ship” emails will go out next weekend, April 6th & 7th. YAY!!
Chat more soon! Love, J xxxx
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Sunday, March 31st, 2024 Happy Easter!
May this special day bring joy, hope, and renewal to you and your loved ones.
Whether you are celebrating with family, enjoying a festive meal,
or simply savoring the beauty of spring, may it be filled with
blessings and happiness.
May the miracle of Easter bring you peace and joy.
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On this solemn day, may you find strength in the message of Good Friday.
Friday, March 29th, 2024. Great news! For those of you that are on the
wait list for the latest “First of Spring” fashion set. They will all be
completed & ready to ship out Monday, April 8th. The “completed &
ready to ship” emails will go out next weekend, April 6th & 7th. YAY!!
Chat more soon! Love, J xxxx
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March 24th, 2024. Happy Palm Sunday!
May the spirit of this Sunday
The wonders of this season,
And the beauty of springtime.
Fill your heart with joy
And your life with love.
Have a Beautiful Palm Sunday, and a Blessed Holy Week.
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Happy Wednesday, March 20th, 2024.
Important Message!
Hello everyone! I have been able to reach out to the technical support team with some of the issues related to Newsletters not being receiving in your inboxes or your spam boxes. Issues with not receiving email shipping tracking notices. And, not receiving confirmation notices when you try to subscribe or re-subscribe to the “First to Know” list.
I am compiling an email list of those who are having these problems, and will be forwarding them into the technical support team. If you are experiencing any of these issues, please email me, at janesdolls@janetsdolls.com (keep you message brief) and let me know which issues you are having and the email address you are using. If you can, please extend this message to other Dawn & Pippa fans that do not visit this website regularly. Thanks for all your help! Maybe we can get some of these issues resolved.
Have a great day! Love, J
Tuesday, March 19th, 2024. Happy First Day of Spring
Wishing y’all a wonderful Springtime, full of love, happiness,
joy & laughter. Cheers to good times! Happy Spring!! xx
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!! March 17th
May your troubles be less, and your blessing be more.
And nothing but happiness, come through your door.
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Saturday morning! Look finished baby chicks now have their bows!
I am off to package everything up! See you at the show!
Friday, March 15th, 2024. Great NEWS!
New fashion release "First of Spring"
releases tomorrow, March 16th, 2024 at 2:00pm) Central Daylight Time (Texas time).
Where: At the "Fashion Avenue Boutique"
These little chicks need bows. Back to work I go!!
Hope y'all have a wonderful Friday night!
See y'all tomorrow! J xoxo
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Things that were in the making!
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March 13, 2024! Happy Wednesday! Great news, if all goes well, we will have a little
spring time dress set released this coming Saturday, March 16th, 2pm
Central Daylight Time, Texas. Right before the First Day of Spring,
which is this coming Tuesday, March 19th. More info to follow, newsletter,
& photos. I will create a wait list of this fashion set if needed, and I make
and ship these extra sets before I start on the “Christmas Gala’ wait list orders.
The “Christmas Gala” silver fabric should be arriving later this week or the
first part of next week. I will post more information about those wait list orders
next week, once I have this fabric in my hands.
As most of you know, the United States Postal Service has risen its rates,
again, and again. The last time I had to increase my shipping rates was in 2022.
I will post new USPS rates around the 15th of April.
Thank you all so much for allowing me to continue to share my
little creations with you. Enjoy the rest of your week, and hope
to see you this Saturday.
Peace & love, Janet xxxx
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Friday. March 8th, 2024. Great news!!
Christmas Gala silver metallic fabric, has been ordered. YAY!!
They finally made it available late Wednesday. I will post more info once I have it in my hands. LOL!!
FYI: There might be a new spring dress set available soon.
I will post more information this weekend!
Enjoy your Friday, and have a wonderful weekend!
Thank y’all so much for everything! Lots of love, Janet xx
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March 4th, 2024. Good morning y’all! Great news!
About the silver metallic fabric needed to make the “Christmas Gala” wait list orders. I did speak with the fabric vendor’s associate this morning, and they were able to tell me that this fabric should be available tomorrow afternoon. I will post more info soon. Doing the happy dance but I will hold off on the big celebration once the fabric is in my hands. LOL!!
Have a beautiful week!
Spring is in the air here! Heehee!
Love always, Janet xx
Saturday, February 24, 2024.
Great news! The remaining wait list orders for Checkered Fad
& the Charcoal-Black Tie Tux sets have been completed & they are ready to
ship. YAY!!! I will be sending “completed & ready” ship email outs today, and tomorrow.
If you do not receive an email by Monday, and you are on the wait list for
either fashion sets, please let me know.
Next week I will be completing some of my promised sewing commitments
before I move onto our next fashion releases. I am also sitting on
pins & needles waiting to see if the Christmas Gala silver fabric gets
restocked to by the end of next week too.
Wishing you all a very beautiful week! Thank you for everything!
Chat next weekend! Love, Janet xx
February 18th, 2024. Happy Sunday! Great news! More wait list orders for the
Checkered Fad, and Charcoal Black Tie tuxedo sets have been completed & are ready to ship.
Since Monday, 19th is a holiday (post office is closed), these orders will begin
shipping this Tuesday the 20th. If you are on the wait list, and do not receive
an email notification today, then look for one next weekend.
More to come! Have fun!!
Thank you all so much for everything! Have a wonderful week! xoxo
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FYI: Monday. January 22nd. New update info on the Christmas Gala silver fabric.
The fabric vendor just posted a change in the restocking date,
from February 15th to February 29th.
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February 14th, 2024:
Here is to spreading the love today and every day!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Love always, J xxxx
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February 10th, 2024
Happy Saturday! Great news!
I have a bunch of Wait List orders completed and ready to ship out for Monday.
The “Completed & Ready to ship” emails will be going out today and tomorrow.
If you are on a Wait List and do not receive an email this weekend,
keep an eye out for next weekend.
Always, more to come…
Wishing you a bright and beautiful day!
Love, J xxxx
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January 25th, 2024. Happy Thursday!
I just uploaded some photos of the two outfits
being released this Saturday, January 27th, at 2pm Central Standard Time, Texas.
One is the Van charcoal and black tux set, and the other is a Dawn black & red
skirt sets. YAY!! See you Saturday! Thanks again! Janet xoxo
Monday. January 22nd. New update info on the Christmas Gala silver fabric.
The fabric vendor just posted a change in the restocking date,
from February 15th to February 29th.
Chat more later this week!
Stay warm & have fun! Jxxxx
January 20, 2024. Happy Saturday!
It is bitter cold here in Bowie 15 degrees. Way to cold for me.
Looking forward to spring. How about you?
Great news! Next Saturday, January 27th, I will release a new adorable
fashion set for Dawn & Van’s charcoal tuxedo set. YAY!! I will take photos
next week, upload them to the website, and send a newsletter out too.
I am thinking the time of the releases maybe 2pm central Texas time.
Speaking about newsletters. I cannot say for sure but some
AOL email addresses are not receiving the newsletters. If you have
used an AOL email address to Subscribed to the “First to Know List,”
newsletters and you are not receiving the newsletters, you might
try using another email address besides AOL.
FYI: The Christmas Gala gown sets are still on hold until after
the 15th of February. I will continue to keep you updated. Even though
they say the estimated restock date for the fabric is February 15th,
I continue to check every day to see if it has restocked. LOL!
Have a wonderful weekend! Stay warm! Chat more soon!
Peace & Love, Janet xx
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January 6th, 2024. Happy Saturday, y’all!
Great news, I finally have Van’s charcoal tuxedo sets on the hand-finishing table,
and, the next Dawn fashion is in production. YAY!! No fashion release dates yet but
I will keep you posted right here.
The Christmas Gala gown sets are still on hold until after the 15th of February.
No decision will be made until after the 15th of February once I learn whether
the silver fabric becomes available again.
Have a wonderful weekend! Stay warm! Chat more soon!
Peace & love, Janet xx
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May the new year bring you many blessings of love & joy,
friendships & adventures, good health & good fortunes.
Cheers! Happy New Year my friends!
Make it a beautiful year for one and all! Love y'all!
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May your heart and home be filled with peace and joy.
May the joys of Christmas bring happiness and goodness
which stay with you all year long. Happy New Year!
Peace & Love, Janet xx
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Happy Holidays!!!
Dec. 16th, 2023. Just sent the “newsletter” out for
tomorrow’s holiday fashion release.
See y’all tomorrow! xoxo
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December 15th, 2023! Happy Holidays!!!
Great NEWS! “Christmas Gala” will be releasing very soon!
This Sunday, December 17th at 2pm central time. More information to follow,
with photos tomorrow (Saturday). I’ll post a Newsletter tomorrow too!
One thing I must mention, there is only 30 sets available. One of the main fabrics used in this design is on backorder from the vendor until February 15th, 2024. At first, they said this fabric would be restocked on Nov. 22nd and now it has been moved until next year. So, please be aware I will not be able to guarantee I will be able to make more of the “Christmas Gala. I can create a waiting list and make more when it does become available.
I must run! Still more sewing to be done!
Chat more tomorrow!! Love, Janet xx
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December 2nd, 2023. Happy Holidays Y’all!!
Gosh, can you believe it is already December? Time flies when you are having fun!
I have some Great news!! I just finished packing the remaining waiting list orders for
the“Pins & Stitches” dress set. HURRAY!! I am so excited!! Emails will start
going out today & into Sunday, and the shipping date will be Monday, December 4th.
If you haven't received your "completed & ready to ship" email by Monday,
please do not hesitate to email me.
Next up!! I do have a few things on the designing table.
Let us see what the holidays might bring! Post more info next weekend!!
Wishing you all a beautiful 1st week of December!!
Happy Holiday! Love, Janet xoxo
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November 23, 2023.
Wishing you & your family a beautiful Thanksgiving Day!
May you have a joyful day this Thanksgiving.
May your holiday be full of blessings, love & an abundance of happiness.
Happy Thanksgiving from my home to yours!
Love always, Janet xoxo
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Happy Veterans Day &
Happy 248th Birthday US Marine Corps!
In honor of all the men and women who served
and continue to serve this country,
“Happy Veterans Day!”
Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
God Bless you & God Bless America.
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October 31, 2023.
Happy Halloween, Y'all!! Sweet Treats!!
I must tell you this story of what happened to me while I was trying to create some fashion dresses to go with the theme of the Dawn convention this year. Shake, Rattle & Roll. Well, after had completed the 1950s waitress dresses for Nancy, I wanted to create my poodle & cat dresses to take to the convention. I had downloaded a new poodle & cat silhouette for my Cameo cutter. I did not have any more black velvet fabric sheets that I had when I created the poodles for the “Oh la la” dress set in 2016. So, I purchased other velvet sheets from another vendor. I had no clue that this replacement velvet would not work. I tried and tried using all sorts of cutting options. No go… it was very disappointing.
Well, while I was downloading other imagines, this adorable imagine popped up in my searches & it read “Don’t make me get out my pins!” Being so frustrated and not being able to produce what I wanted; this imagine just brought a big smile to my face. (I was so ME!) I laughed & smiled! So, I purchased the imagine so I could keep it on my desktop to bring a smile to my face. LOL!!
Days had gone by. I was still working on trying to get these poodles & cats cut with my machine. Still no luck. It was hard for me to let go, and move on. I looked up, and saw that cute little imagine on my desktop, saying “Don’t make me get out my pins!” That is when I hit me, my creative mind was clicking away & before you knew it “Don’t make me get out my pins,” was created. I even had the local T-Shirt shop make me a couple of t-shirts with those words & imagine on it.
I made 15 costume dress sets and I sold them at the Dawn convention in Vegas. While I was there, I did create a waiting list for those that wanted it too. I am currently working on a couple of dozen sets & I hope to have some completed by next weekend (Nov. 4th-5th). If you would like one too, send me an email at: janetsdolls@janetsdolls.com & I will add your name to the waiting list. I will try & send out a Newsletter next weekend to.
More information about the "Pins & Stitches"
costume dress set go to the "Fashion Avenue Boutique" page.
Have a beautiful fall week!
Stay safe & warm!
Thank you all so much for your kindness & support.
Without you, there would be no me! Love always, Janet xxxx
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PS. The USPS had a postal rate increase in July 2023. I have not made any adjustments to the postal rates both domestically or internationally yet. I hope to get the adjustments made soon & I will post them here. They also changed the name of USPS 1st class packages to USPS Ground Advantage.
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October 21st, 2023. Happy Saturday, Y’all!
WOW! What a fabulous time we all had at this year’s
Shake Rattle & Roll Dawn Convention in Las Vegas!
Mike & I are still recuperating from the travel. heehee! It was AMAZING and I scored big time too! I cannot wait to share some of my goodies & winnings with you. Thank you so much to all who participated, & donated to this awesome event. And a huge thank you to Nancy Collins (Our Hostess with the Mostess) and to all her wonderful helpers who made our event so fun & special.
The Dawn conventions is the most fabulous time for me. I LOVE seeing everyone, & spending chit chat time with them. It is so much fun, not to mention all the planned events, Friday night shopping sale tables, games, prize tables, raffles, goody bags, convention dolls, mini’s & dresses, and contests. FOODS & FUN, and so much more!!!
I also released my fashion costume set, “Pins & Stitches” at the convention. I only had 15 sets to sell at the convention. Please don't worry more are being made.
Hope to get photos taken of my gifts & prizes and have them uploaded here to the website along with a photo of "Pins & Stitches."
My emails have gotten away from me too, and I have been trying to catch up. I apologies for the long delay. Thank you so much for hanging in there with me.
Have a great weekend!! Love always, Janet xx
PS. I'll have photos uploaded to this page.
My seating/placement at the convention. Check out my pink Cadillac filled with old fashion candies, cat glasses, 45 LP record placements, & coasters, note papers, a chocolate guitar. Coffee mug (my favorite). I love receiving convention mugs, they really make my every morning even more special! Oh and check out the convention centerpiece dolls. (I actually won the one at our table. Boy, I was so stoked! I couldn't believe it!!) More pics to come...
My Friday night sales purchases! Nice! Right?
Here is my first raffle winning of the day. Shirley Temple
created by Angela Singleton and donated by Aida Palazola.
I was over the moon with this winning! First, shocked they called my name as the winner, and it being a Shirley Temple Dawn doll. She could have been a Pippa doll, but I didn't open the display up to find out yet. She goes perfectly with my other Shirley Temple memorabilia's. Awesome!!! Right? :)
The photo to your left has the offical Dawn Doll Convention created & donated by Helen Hamberg. This dress set is gorgeous! I love the colors, and I believe Nancy had the material made in tiny little records. It also comes with socks & shoes & a record purse. Adorable!
The adorable coffee mug was donated by Trish Freeland. Next up we have the offical convention doll "Kiss my Grits!"Angie starring as "Flo" the character from Me's Diner. This TV sitcom ran from 1976 to 1985. The photo to the right is the box of the box. Creative Team. Angela Singleton: Wig Maker, Dawny Wambsgans: Cat-Eye Eyeglasses. Janet Caudle: Waitress Uniform. Mary S: Custome "Flo" Face Paint. Nancy Collins (Hostess with the Mostess) Concept & Box design. Limited Edition of 53.
Here's Longlocks dressed in a replica of the convention logo. Nancy had these made from a beautiful lady in Russia and she passed them out to a few people as "thank you" gift's. She's adorable. Yes, Nancy & Longlocks too. Now look straight back in the photo and thats the offical Las Vegas "Shake Rattle & Roll" mini created and donated by Vicki Ewalt! I had a panic attack this moring when I thought I had lost it. Sheesh, that was a close one!
Okay, are you ready for my Grand Prize Raffle winning! Let us just say your odds of winning one of the (3) Grand Prizes is slim. Every attendee is given (3) blue raffle tickets, and you can place them in any of the (3) grand prize boxes. I placed one ticket in each of the boxes. When they called my name, I was totally shocked! It was like one in a million to me.
As you can see by the photos this was created by DH Designs David Hodge with Karen Boobyer.
It is Elizabeth Taylor in “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” She is just STUNNING!
Thank you DH & Karen B!
Speaking of stunning!
At one point I was sitting somewhere and this lovely lady Linda Klug came up to me. Handed me a card & a doll. She said she had commissioned Karen Boobyer to create a doll in a 50s fashion to give as a “thank you” gifts. I was stunned!! It was love at 1st site when I saw the doll. I called her (the doll) my Princess Grace Kelly in the movie Rear Window 1954. You can imagine how stoked I was. I still am!
I think we are on a natural high during & after these Dawn Doll Conventions.
All the dolls & all the goodies! All I want to do all day is play! HA!
Here's a black t-shirt we all received. The imagine "Fashions for Dawn
and her Friends was designed by Nick DWTLH Customized, and donated by Patricia Lightner.
How cool is that? Our very own custom Dawn Doll convention T by Nick!
Top left of the photo is a full color copy of the 1971 Topper Dawn Fashion Doll Toy Dealer Supplement Catalog. Very exciting to see & to have.
At the top right is a photo of Henry Orenstein Founder of Topper Toys. We celebrated what would have been his 100th birthday on October 13th. In the photo there is a doll created of him.
I could not help but show off my Nick DWTLH Rags to Richness Tea Party Wonderland yarn dolls.
The doll (Ms. Plum) on the left was a Christmas gift given to me a few years back by a friend. As you can see my collection has expanded since. The doll on the right is Ms. Flip Slip that I got from last years Dawn convention. And now, this convention the middle doll (Tip Top Frenchie Hair of Yarn) doll was a gift from Nancy.
I just love them all!! Thank you! xoxo
Now check this out! I have never heard or seen of one until now.
A Topper car, made in 1995 s salute to Topper Toys. 1 of 2500.
I got to take this one home! :)
Oh, & I had to show off Vicki's little convention mini again. Love those colors! Vegas baby!
Here are a few Dawn dolls I selected from the prize tables when my name or table was called. All Dawn’s of course. I have to say that I have been a collector of the Dawn Japan face mold S11a ever since I started collecting Dawn’s. I scored big with 4 Japan Dawns this time around. (Only 1 is showed in this photo. Far right in the pink & silver gown (Silverbeam Dream)
Goodie bag filled with donations of miniatures, candy, outfits, jewelry, and other doll accessories.
Just awesome!
Thanks to everyone who donated their time & love to giving.
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Monster High "The Nightmare Before Christmas" dolls
When this doll set was released on Friday, October 27th, I was online waiting for it's release. Once Mattel opened the site for purchase, they had me waiting in an online waiting to purchase line. By the time they got to me, this set was sold out! This happens nearly every time I try to purchase a newly released Mattel collectors doll I want. Even though you pay an annual membership fee to purchase collector dolls and there is always a limit of maybe (2) dolls you can purchase they never seem to have enough to go around. But, BUT you can find Ebay Sellers having 10 or more "buy it now" listings. I don't know how they do this, but it really gets my goat every time. Thanks! I had to vent!
Jack Skellington had been one of my favorite Halloween character for many, many years. Of course when Mattel announced they were going to released them, I had to have them!! LOL!! After not being able to purchase them from Mattel, I had to puchase them on the secondary market the moment they sold out. What a shame!
Check out Sally's purse!! It's a spool of thread! xoxo
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Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
Happy Fall Y’all!!
The weather is starting to turn nice & chilly in the mornings here. Heading out to the Dawn convention here shortly. I apologies for not being online, updating my website, reading & replying to emails. I hope to catch up during my two-day travel to Vegas.
Here is the hint for the next fashion costume, “Pins & Stitches.” That is all I can say. I will release it during the Friday night at the opening of the convention at my sales booth. I only have 15 pieces, but when I get back, I will start on making more. I had another fashion set I wanted to release that evening too, but I fell ill last week and it took days to recover. So, I had to drop that design.
Wishing you all a great week! See some of you soon! Chat when I return. Lots of love, Janet
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Sunday, September 24th, 2023. Happy Fall Y’all!!
Gosh, seems like the time is flying bye so quickly! I wish it would slow down a little so I can catch up. HA! Just, wanted to pop-in to say “hi” & to let you know I am thinking of y’all. Even though I do not have anything to offer for sale today, I do have a little good news.
I finally have decided which direction to go in. LOL!! I have been torturing myself between the convention Shake Rattle, & Roll designs, to Fall, to Halloween, and having to leave my other designs for another day. It has been very crazy time all over the place!! However, like I said I do have some good news! I am focus in, and, marching forward.
Hope all works out well, and I can share my latest with you soon. More info to come, and maybe I can drop some hints along the way. Have a great day!
Wishing y’all a beautiful week filled with God’s blessings & goodness. Love always, Janet xxxx
PS. I can't wait!! Leaving for the Dawn convention in 16 days!! YahOOO! See y'all!
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September 2nd, 2023.
Wishing Y’all a Happy & Safe Labor Weekend!
Lots of love, Janet xoxo
August 21st, 2023. Happy Monday Y’all!!!!
Hope you are well and staying cool! The kids have gone back to school. WOW, where did the summer go?
There are a few extra fashions set’s I will add to the inventory on the Fashion Avenue Boutique page. I have (2) Glamour in Pink, (1) Formal Affair tuxedo set & (1) Black Silver Buckle hat. That is all I have right now.
I am happy to announce I have completed my prior sewing commitments. Currently I have no new fashions in production. I have a few personal things I must attend too next, but just as soon as I start production on my next fashion, I will let you know.
Thank you for hanging in here with me.
Wishing y’all a beautiful & wonderful week!
Much love, always, Janet xox
July 21, 2023. TGIF!! Happy Friday!! Wonderful news!
I just finished up the remaining waiting list orders. “Completed & Ready to ship” emails will be sent through out today. YAHOO!!! I cannot believe I finally finished them!! Woo HOO!! I am doing a “happy dance” right now!! Sorry I did not send any notices last weekend. I had out-of-town family members come to visit. It was a wonderful surprise, and we had a great time.
FYI: No new fashion releases expected at this time. I am working on another big sewing commitment, so I am not sure when the next release will be. I will post updates here over the next couple of weekends.
Thank you all for your support & patience! Wishing you a wonderful & happy weekend! Stay cool!!
Chat more soon! Lots of love, always, Janet xxxxx
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July 8th, 2023. Happy Saturday! Great NEWS!
Another batch of waiting list fashion orders have been completed & are ready to ship. I have another batch of fashion orders in the making. YAY!! There are still more to finish!
Thanks for hanging in there with me.
Have a wonderful week! Stay cool!! Chat soon!
Love, Janet xx
Monday, July 3rd, 2023
Wishing you all a happy & safe 4th of July!!
July 3th, 2023. Great news!
Great NEWS! Another batch of waiting list fashion orders have been completed & are ready to ship. I will send emails out today, and I have another batch of fashion orders in the making. YAY!! There are still more orders to go. Thanks for hanging in there with me.
Have a beautiful, fun & safe 4th of July celebrations. Chat more soon! Love always, Janet xx
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June 25th, 2023. Happy Sunday!!
Exciting news! I just finished another batch of waiting list fashion orders.
Sending “completed & ready to ship” emails out.
If you have not received an email yet, please hang in here with me.
More fashion orders are still being made. YAY!!
Have an awesome week! Chat more soon!!
Lots of love, Janet xx
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Monday, June 19th, 2023. Happy Juneteeth Day!
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Sunday, June 18, 2023 Happy Father’s Day
to all dads out there,
along with all the grandpas, uncles, godfathers,
& others who have stepped up to make a difference
in the life of a child.
Happy Father's Day!
"The greatest man I know is in heaven
on this Father's Day.
I love & miss you, Dad!"
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Sunday, June 18, 2023. Great NEWS!
More waiting list fashion orders have been completed & they are ready to ship. HURRAY!!
Sorry, I have been missing in action these past few days. Our son Joey & our daughter in law Sarah & all the grandkids decided to take a ride to Grandma’s house. We spent the last few days with a house full of love, laughter, fun & plenty of eats (smoked brisket, ribs, hamburgers & hot dogs, the works & “yes” drinks for adults too. And of course, Grandma’s Best Sweet Tea ever! Heehee! The best cherished moments are spending time with my family!
Wishing you a beautiful & amazing day with the ones you love! Happy Father’s Day!
PS. I will try and send out “completed & ready to ship” emails shortly.
BTW. Next week I will be in and out of the office/studio for family medical purposes. Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday. (Everyone is well.) Email replies will be slow.
Thanks for your patience again.
Have an awesome week. Stay cool!!
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June 11th, 2023. Good morning! Happy Sunday! Great news!!
Some of the first waiting list orders for (Passion in Pinks and/or Black Tie-Gray/Pink) tuxedo sets are completed & ready to ship. I still have A LOT more to make & finish. LOL! I will send “ready to ship” emails out sporadically beginning today, and over the next couple of weeks until all the orders have been completed.
No new fashion releases at this time.
Thank you all so much for your kindness & patience.
Wishing everyone a wonderful & blessed Sunday!!
Lots of love, Janet xx
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Wednesday, June 7, 2023! Good morning! Hope you are doing well!! I am still in vacation mode!! I need a few extra weeks off!! LOL!! We had the greatest time ever!! It was amazing!! I did not want to leave!!! Everyone Kayaked, fished, eat & drank. The kids enjoyed the outdoor hot tub, music, roasting smore’s on the firepit. So many walking trails. The scenery was breathtaking. Must plan a much longer trip
Okay, back to work I go!! Hope to have some waiting list orders ready for shipping. I will post more this coming weekend!!
Enjoy your day!! Lots of love & smiles, J xxxx
Happy Tuesday!! Hope you had a beautiful long weekend with friends and family during the Memorial Day weekend. Mike & I spent this holiday working. But this weekend coming my family invited me to spend a nice long weekend with them at Heaven on the River at Beavers Bend Adventures in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. My grandson Carson turns 13, and his daddy (our youngest son) Joey is having his birthday celebration there. I am very much looking forward to spending this time with them.
I am working on waiting list orders. I have not completed any yet for shipping. I have some tuxedo sets on the hand finishing table, and some fur coat sets on the cutting & sewing table & other fashion orders on the sewing table too. I had some other prior sewing commitments that I had to finish first. Oh, and yes, I do have something on the design table. I am aiming for the weekend of the 10th-11th for the first set of waiting orders to be completed & ready to ship. I will keep you posted on my process late next week.
Please know that between June 1st thru the 4th I will be away from my computer/email. If you send me an email, I will get back to you on the 5th/6th.
Have an awesome week! Thank you all for making my world a beautiful place. Lots of love, always, Janet
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Happy May 10th! Happy Wednesday! Hope all of you are well & doing good.
I still cannot believe it is May already! My grandkids will be out for the summer in 12 more days.
And, before you know it, it will be Christmas time again.
I have a very small fashion release planned for this Saturday, May 13th, around 12 noon CDT (Central Daylight Time). I will have a newsletter sent out on Wednesday or Thursday, and photos will be posted soon.
There is 2 designs and 15 sets of each design. I will create a waiting list if needed.
The first design you have seen in earlier photos from our last fashion show. It is the gray/pink/black tuxedo set Kevin is wearing. It is called Black Tie-Gray/Pink. The other fashion set is Passion for Pinks. Cute pink minky fur coat with big fancy handmade flower/fan buttons. The furs used are from both the Glamour in Pink & the Pink Charm dress sets. Pink minky & pink velboa furs. Buttons made from pink satin, and coat lining made from pink taffeta, and a little kitty bag. Hope you are able to be here on Saturday, but if you cannot be here and you would like either fashion set, just let me know, and I will make them for you.
Thank you so much for taking the time to pop-in.
Have an awesome day. Love, J xxxx
This Sunday is Mother’s Day here in the US.
I would like to take this time to wish all the mom’s a Happy & Beautiful Mother’s Day.
A Mother is like a Flower, each one beautiful & unique.
And, for those of us whose mothers are in heaven.
Happy Mother’s Day To all the mom’s in Heaven.
Here is a poem I found that I wanted to share.
If roses grow in Heaven
Lord, please pick a bunch for me.
Place them in my mother’s arms
And tell her they are from me.
Tell her that I love her & miss her,
And when she turns to smile,
Place a kiss upon her check
And hold her for a while.
Because remembering her is easy,
I do it every day,
But there is an ache within my heart
That will never go away.
-Kirsten Preus-
Forever missed
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April 11th, 2023. Happy Tuesday!
Great news! Everyone on the waiting list for the Glamour in Pink, and/or the Pink Charm
fashion sets have been completed & emails sent. If for some reason you have not
received a “completed & ready to ship” email please let me know.
Thanks again for allowing me to make these outfits for you.
More to come!
Enjoy the rest of your day! Love, J xxx
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April 9th, 2023. Happy Easter!
"Whatever lifts your spirits, brings you hope & fills you with the miracle of Easter,
that's what I'm wishing for you."
Have a beautiful & blessed day with the ones you love!
Love always, Janet xoxo
April 9th, 2023. Glamour in Pink & Pink Charm waiting list evening update. Great NEWS!
The remaining fashions have been completed. YAY!! I'll start sending "completed & ready to ship" emails on Tuesday since I'll be out of the office tomorrow picking up more supplies. :)
Have a great week! More info to come! Love, Jxoxo
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Sunday, April 9th, 2023. Great NEWS!!
The last batch of pink fashions for the waiting list orders are nearly completed.
"Glamour in Pink & Pink Charm.".
I will be packing them for shipping shortly. More info to come.
Have a beautiful day! Love, J xxxx
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April 1st, 2023. Happy April, Y’all!!
I just cannot believe we are already in April. This year is flying by so fast.
Great news! I have another batch of (21) lovely dress sets completed & ready to ship! YAY!! So if your on the waiting list for the Glamour in Pink and/or the Pink Charm dress sets, emails will be sent this morning. I still have 26 more dress sets to complete & hope to have them ready next weekend.
Wonder what's next?
Wishing you a wonderful & beautiful weekend!
Chat more soon! Love always, Janet xxxx
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March 25th, 2023. Happy Saturday! Great NEWS!
I have another batch of dresses completed & ready to ship to fill more waiting list orders. YAY!! Still more to come! I will send “ready to ship” emails out tomorrow (Sunday) and ship on Monday.
Enjoy your Saturday! Thanks again for everything! Love, J xoxo
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March 18th, 2023. Saturday evening, update. Just sent waiting list "ready to ship" emails for this weekend. I will bring you more next weekend.
The email system here is up & running, however, some of the emails I'm sending are bouncing back as "undelieverble."
Thanks for your patience! Always more to come!! :) Love, J xx
March 18th, 2023. Good morning, happy Saturday!!
Well, looks like my email system is not accepting emails this morning. The tech support has been working on upgrading the email system, but it’s not fixed yet. Not sure how to move forward now. If you have sent email within the last 24 hours, it probably still sitting somewhere out there.
On a good note, I do have another batch of Glamour in Pink & Pink Charm gowns ready to ship out on Monday. Before I send “completed & ready” emails, I’ll have to make sure this email system is up & running again.
Thanks for listening!! Have a good day!! Be back later!! Love always, J xxxxx
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Friday, March 17th, 2023. Top O' the mornin'
May the dreams you hold dearest be those which come true.
And, the kindness you spread keep returning to you.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!!
Love, J xxxx
March 14th, 2023. Happy Tuesday!
Okay, so I just sent the last emails for the dresses that are ready to ship.
I'll post more info & updates this weekend, when more dresses from the wait list are ready to ship.
Have a great week! Stay safe & be well! Love always, Janet xoxo
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March 13th, 2023. Happy Monday!
I was able to get some of the "completed & ready to ship" emails out today.
I will be sending more tomorrow. :)
I'll keep you informed right here for all your news needs.
Have a great evening! Chat soon! Love & hugs, Janet xxxxx
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March 12th, 2023. Happy Sunday!
Well, let’s just say, there was a hitch in my
get-a-long this past week. My grandsons & their mom tested positive
for the c-virus, grandma caught it soon after, and now pop-pop too. We are recovering
well, and ready to move on from all this. The first part of waiting list orders
are ready to ship. I must work on the special website pages, and then
I’ll start sending some of the “ready to ship” emails. Hopefully I can start
on them tomorrow (Monday.) I will post more info once some of the
“ready to ship” emails get sent.
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday & have a beautiful week!
Love always, Janet
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March 9, 2023.
Should have the first waiting list orders for (Glamour in Pink & Pink Charm)
finished tomorrow, and ready to ship on Monday.
Enjoy the rest of your week! Chat soon! Love, Janet xx
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February 23rd, 2023. Happy Thursday! More great news!
Just added photos of our next fashion releases on the
"Home" & the "Fashion Avenue Boutique" pages.
I'll be working on a "Newsletter"next & hope to have it sent out this evening too.
Enjoy the rest of your day!
Have a great tomorrow!! See you soon!
Love, J xxxx
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February 22, 2023. Happy Wednesday!! Exciting news!
Just finished packing all the fashions for this Saturday’s fashion show release. YAY!
Yes, it’ll be this Saturday, February 25th, at… Let’s see, what time?? Humm…
Okay, let’s make it at 12:00 noontime, Texas time, CDT (Central Daylight Time).
More information & photos coming soon (taking photos today)!
Have a great Wednesday! Love, J xoxo
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February 14th, 2023. Wishing y’all Happy Valentine’s Day!
Great news! New fashion couture’s to release next weekend. Around February 25th or the 26th.
I can’t wait!! More information to follow.
Have a great week and have a beautiful Valentine’s Day! Love, J xoxoxoxo
January 27th, 2023. Great news!
All the “ready to ship” letters have gone out yesterday & shipping out today. If you requested to be placed on the waiting list for “Happy Holiday’s 2022” dress set, but haven’t heard from me. Please let me know. Lately, I’ve missed a couple waiting list orders.
Wishing y’all a wonderful weekend ahead! Chat more soon on what’s coming next! Now, I have to go and clean up all my messes so I can make new messes tomorrow. HA!
January 25th, 2023.
WooHOO!! GREAT NEWS!!
I just finished packaging all the fashion orders. YAY!!!
Since it's late I'll start on the "ready to ship" emails tomorrow.
Thank you so much for all your patience. Chat more tomorrow!
Have a great evening! Love, J xoxo
January 24, 2023. GREAT NEWS!!
Just finished all the fashion orders from last year. YahOOO!! Doing the happy dance!! So ready to start & finish our first fashion couture set for 2023!! Hoping for it’s release next month. More information to follow in a couple of weeks. YAY!!
Tomorrow (Wednesday) I’ll start packaging all the fashion sets then I’ll send out “ready to ship” emails. If you’re waiting on a fashion order, emails will begin to go out Wednesday & Thursday. If there’s any extra fashion sets left over, I’ll add them to the inventory next month too.
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January 22, 2023. Happy Sunday!!
Wanted to let y’all know that the Christmas holiday dress sets orders or still in the making. The gowns are finished the shopping holiday bags & gold purses are finished, and I’m currently working on all the furs. If you’ve on the waiting list for other sets they are in the making too. I hoping all orders will be ready to ship this week. I’m a little behind on reading/replying to emails this past week. Doing my best to get to all of them.
I’ll post more info late tomorrow! Thanks for all your patience!
Have a beautiful Sunday!
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January 14th, 2023. Happy Saturday, Y’all!
Looks like it’s going to be a bright & sunny day here! I’m so ready for spring to get here.I older I get the warmer I want to be. HA!
I’m currently working on all the “Happy Holiday’s 2022” waiting list orders.Hoping for them to be done by next weekend. I’ll post more information late next week on my progress.
No new fashion releases for the month of January. I’ll keep you posted for what maybe coming in February.
FYI: Here’s something fun!! Someone sent me a link to an Ebay Seller item that has a vintage Dawn & Gary doll wearing some of my older fashion designs. I just took a peek and “yes” they both my creations. Let’s see if I can get you the run down. First the opening bid is for 79.99. That includes the dolls & the fashions, plus shoes. If it was a buy-it-now I would have purchased them myself. LOL!!
Let’s see. I don’t know who the Seller is but they do have over 2500 feedbacks with 100% positive feedback. Here’s the link.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/175572052869
Secret Garden
After Five
Oh, my and she’s wearing a pearl necklace. Could that be my necklace that came with this gown set? It appears to be. Looks like she’s wearing the pearl bracelet too.
“Secret Garden” Okay, it appears Dawn’s fashion is incomplete. It only has the gown & necklace, bracelet. No crocheted hat, or white basket.
https://www.janetsdolls.com/catalog/item/2808800/2299138.htm
And let’s see for Gary:
“After Five” tuxedo set.
https://www.janetsdolls.com/catalog/item/1634821/1074105.htm
Have a great weekend! Stay warm! Chat more soon!
Lots of dolly love, Janet xxxxx
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January 1st, 2023
Happy New Year! May you find success, happiness, and everything your heart desires.
May 2023 bring you lots of love, laughter and joy.
Wishing you & your loved ones a very sparkling New Year!
Love, Jxoxo
Happy New Year 2023!!
May it be the Best Year ever!!!
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December 25th, 2022.
Merry Christmas! Wishing everyone the timeless treasure of Christmas,
the warmth of home, the love of family, and the company of good friends.
May your heart and home be filled with Yuletide cheer!!
Love always, Janet xxxxx
FYI: Sorry for my delay. Be back on the 28th to catch up on everything.
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Happy Friday, December 9, 2022. It’s happening!!
Happy Holiday’s 2022 dress set releasing:
Date: Saturday, December 10th , 2022
Time: 12:00pm central standard time (Texas time)
Where: Fashion Avenue Boutique page
http://www.janetsdolls.com/fashionavenue.html
Hope you can all be there, but if not and you would like to have this fashion just let me know. A waitlist has been started.
Thank you so much for allowing me to share my creations with you.
Have a great day! See you tomorrow!! Love, J xxxx
FYI: A Newsletter about this fashion release was sent out last night (Thursday).
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Thursday, December 8, 2022. Great NEWS!!
I just finished packing all the fashions for the show. YAY!! I’m off to clean up my messes and start photographing. Hope to have a Newsletter released sometime this evening.
I’m still pushing for this Saturday as the release day.
More details soon. Have a fun afternoon! Chat more soon! Love, J xoox
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December 1st, 2022!! Can you believe it, it’s already December?
YIKES!! So much to do, and so little time to do it! I really had tried to have a little holiday fashion release this weekend, however I’m still several days behind. I’m thinking next Saturday, December 10th, but I’ll keep you posted right here, and I’ll send a newsletter to confirm everything. Not to worry if you're not able to be here when the holiday fashion releases, I can make more after the holidays if needed.
Enjoy the rest of your week and have a great weekend! Thank you for you everything you do for me!
Stay warm!! It’s another cold & windy day here in Bowie. Much love, J xxxx
PS. Did I tell you all my family will be here for the holidays?? I'm very excited! From the 22nd until 27th!
Oh what fun it'll be.... xoxo
Isn't she a cute little doll?
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Happy Thanksgiving, Y'all!!
May the chairs around your table be filled with those you love.
May this day & ever day be filled with love.
There are so many things I am thankful for, your kindness & your friendship,
& being able to express myself through my fashions for you is at the top of my list! Thank you!
Warmest Thanksgiving blessing to you & your family.
From my home to yours. Happy Thanksgiving, Y’all!!
Love, Janet xoxo
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Nov. 12th, 2022. Happy Saturday! Hope everyone is doing well! Got back from the Dawn convention in Orlando, and then got myself sick. Finally was able to see the doc yesterday, and got me some antibiotics & cough syrup. I remember a time when I’d get sick, it last for 24 hours and I’d be good as new again. Now, it takes me weeks to get over a common cold.
The Dawn convention was magical! It was great to visit with old friends & make new ones. I’m going to spend the weekend recuperating, recovering & unpacking. Can’t wait to start unpacking & playing with all my convention treasures!
I’ll be sitting here for the next couple of hours catching up with the emails.
Have a fun weekend! It’s cold here in Texas this morning. 29 degrees! Stay warm! Love, Janet
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Who's ready for some pumpkin pie?
I can't wait! Thanksgiving Day is just a couple weeks away!
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November 11th, Happy Veterans Day!
In honor of all the men & women who served & continue to serve this country, “Happy Veterans Day!” Thank you for your service & your sacrifice. God Bless you & God Bless America.
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7:30pm Saturday update. Just finished packaging the extra & waiting list fashions. I'll be back tomorrow to send emails & add extra's to the inventory as mention earlier. Good night! See you tomorrow! Love, Jxx
October 15th! Happy Saturday Y’all! I’ll be adding (10) “Formal Affair” tuxedo sets & (10) Black Silver Buckle hats, (1) Love Blooms dress set to the inventory today (Fashion Avenue Boutique page). I’ve finished the wait list orders too for the Cherry & the Lemon Starlet gown sets. I may have a couple extras of them too. I’ll know later on today when I finish packaging them. Chat more when I finish up!
I’m off to package your fashion orders. Have an awesome day! Love, J xoxo
New fashion update: No new fashions set to release this month.
October 10, 2022. Happy Monday Y’all! Just a few short weeks away, and Mike & I will be traveling across the US heading to Orlando, Florida for the 22nd Annual Topper Dawn Doll Convention! We are leaving the day after Halloween. YAY!! Looking forward to seeing everyone again. I can’t wait!!
Currently I’m working on the waiting list orders for Cherry & the Lemon Starlet gowns. I’ll start sending emails this coming weekend. I’ll be adding some extra "Formal Affair" tuxedo sets (10), and the last of the “Love Bloom” dress sets (2) the inventory this weekend too. That’s all for now!
No new fashions until later next month (November). I’m kind of up in the air at the moment. Not sure if I should work on the colors I have on the table, or push them aside and work on a Christmas/Winter holiday couture? Decisions! Decisions!! Guess I’m going to have to surprise myself this time around. HA!!
Have a fun week! Chat soon!
Stay safe & be well, my friends! Love, Janet xxxx
Great news! The 6th & 7th in the Galaxy of Star collection releasing this Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at 12pm (CDT) Central Texas time on the “Fashion Avenue Boutique” page. This is a silent showing. No newsletters. There are 30 of each Starlet set. And, I have more supplies to make more. No worries.
I’ll try and get photos posted by late this evening, if not I’ll post them in the morning.
Will also add some extra “In the Garden” & “Love Blooms” to the inventory too.
Next fashion couture release will be sometime in November after the Dawn convention.
Thanks for everything! Stay safe & be well!
Have a wonderful Friday! Chat more soon! Love, Janet xx
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September 19th, 2022. Happy Monday Y’all!!
I have some amazing personal news to tell! Sorry, I’ve been out of the office these past few days, so your emails may have gone unanswered, and the website has not been updated. I promise to get caught up with everyone over the next couple of days.
To my surprise this past Friday, our son (Daniel) from Vermont, my sister Michele from Pa and her boyfriend Ron, and our second son Joey & wife Sarah from Lubbock, Texas along with our 4 grandkids, surprised me with a 3-day birthday bash. Joey brought his smoker. He smoked a brisket, 3 racks ribs, 2 whole chickens, and plenty of stuffed jalapeno peppers. Sarah & Michele made appetizers, side dishes & desserts. I made my favorite beans. HA! Oh, and they brought plenty of drinks for everyone. HA!!! So, with lots of celebrating, drinking & eating we didn’t want it to end. It’s been two years since we’ve had everyone here, all together, at the same time. Of course, we didn’t want it to end.
Hang in here with me as I get everything caught up to date.
Have a wonderful week! Chat soon!
Love always, Janet xxxx
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September 10th, 2022. Great NEWS!
I just finished all the waiting list orders, and they are ready to ship. I’ll start sending emails out shortly. Monday, September 12th will be the shipping date. Wishing you all a great weekend! Thanks for everything!! Chat soon! Love, Janet xx
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Sept. 8th, 2022.
What a sad day for the people of United Kingdom & people around the world. The nation will profoundly miss her unwavering service & dignified presence. May God provide strength to the Royal Family and to the people during this difficult time. God Bless the Queen. Rest in Peace.
1926-2022
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Sept. 8th, 2022.
The news coming from Buckingham Palace today about Her Majesty’s health is very worrisome.
From what I'm reading, Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision, and remains at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Members of the Royal Family are traveling to Balmoral Castle.
May God’s presence strengthen and comfort Her Majesty The Queen today.
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September 6th, 2002. Happy Tuesday!
I hope y’all had a great Labor Day holiday weekend! Great news!!
I’m just about finished with all the “Love Blooms” waiting list orders, and the extra “In the Garden” too. I hoping to have them all completed by this coming weekend. Emails should be going out on Saturday, Sept. 10th, with shipping date of Monday, Sept. 12th. YAY!!
Wishing you a very happy week! Love, Janet
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August 24th, 2022. Happy Wednesday!
Hope everyone is doing well.
The weather here in Texas finally cooled down. It’s 74 degrees this morning,
with the high today of 86. YAY!! I love being warm, but I love fall temps the best!
Great news! I’ll be starting on the waiting list orders for the “Love Bloom” dress sets
& the extra “In the Garden” request, and some extra tuxedo sets too.
Currently I have no new fashions releases on the schedule this month,
and no new feathered mask yet.
Wishing you all a beautiful day! Love, J xxxx
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Release Date: Sunday, July 31st, 2022
Time: 12:00pm (CDT) Central Texas time. At that time,
Love Blooms will appear below-left side, next to In the Garden.
36 dress sets, completed & ready to ship. Shipping date on Tuesday, Aug. 2nd, if not before.
Thank you for allowing me to share my creations with you. Enjoy the rest of your week! Hope to see you here this Sunday! Have fun! Love always, Jxxxx
"Love Blooms"
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July 27, 2022. Happy Wednesday!
I want to give you an early look at the fabric I’ve been working with. As you noticed written on the salvage edge of this fabric reads:
“Love is a flower you’ve got to let it grow.” ~John Lennon
This fabric was love at first site for me! The colors and the floral blooms are amazing. It was sent to me by a Dawn friend, and I couldn’t wait to create some beautiful from it.
I also wanted to give you an update on the release date for this next floral dress set. Instead of Saturday, Jul 30th, the release date will be this coming Sunday, July 31st.
Mike is off on Friday & Saturday, so I'm going to spend that time with him, and I'll see you this Sunday. I'll post more information tomorrow (Thursday). Photos, date & time.
Chat more soon! Have a beautiful day! Love, Jxxxx
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July 24, 2022. Happy Sunday!! Hope you’re having a beautiful weekend!
Wanted to let you know that there will be a new fashion released next weekend. I’m pushing more like Saturday, July 30th, but I’ll have a definite date towards the middle of the week. I’ll get the details posted by Thursday, and send a newsletter too.
I also have (2) extra “In the Garden” dress sets available.
Last call! Come & get them! They’ve been added to the inventory on the Fashion Avenue Boutique page.
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday & have a great week! Chat more soon! Love, Janet xx
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FYI: July 10th. Hello everyone!
Well, it’s the time again where the USPS decides they need to raise their postal rates again. Their new rates go into effect today, July 10th. Not sure what the new rates are going to be or how much they will affect us, but I’ll post the new rates by next weekend.
Hope to see you soon! Have a beautiful Sunday!
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To see future Galaxy of Stars gowns, look under the “New Galaxy of Stars” tab.
Also, future mask to match gowns will be for the Laurel Rose, Purple, & Hot Pink gown sets.
No feathers have been found to match the aqua gown, or the yellow gown yet.
Have a fun day! Love, Jxx
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Happy Thursday! July 7th, 2022.
As promised I have uploaded a couple of photos of "Purple Starlet" on the Fashion Avenue Boutique page, & have posted a little more information there as well. Hope you like!
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Happy Wednesday! July 6th, 2022
Here’s the latest on the “Purple Starlet” gown. I hate that I have to report this but I was only able to get 42 gowns from the purple star tulle. Please know if this tulle becomes available to me again I will make more “Purple Starlet” gowns.
Sunday, is the release date (July 10th), and Tuesday (July 12th) will be the shipping date. All 42 gown sets will be released on Sunday. No waiting list will be available.
I will take photos tomorrow, and get them uploaded to the website, sometime on Thursday.
Thank you all for continuing to support my love & creations.
I am very grateful to you all. Chat more tomorrow.
Love, Janet xoxo
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Happy 4th of July weekend!!
Wishing you & your family a wonderful, happy & safe holiday weekend!
Exciting news for those waiting for the 5th in the “Galaxy of Stars” collection. It’ll premier next Sunday, July 10th, at 12pm noon Texas central time. Like last time, no newsletter will be released, as mentioned earlier this year. “Purple Starlet” (a bright grape color purple) is limited due to the fabric shortage sent to me. I didn’t notice it when I received all ten colors back in January 2020. The fabric vendor is no longer in business. No worries, we’ll make the best of it.
**I'll take photos & post later this week with more information.**
**No mask being made at this time, but will be created later along with the mask to match the Laurel Rose Starlet gown set.**
More great news! For those looking for the next floral dress design, releasing later this month.
Coming in hot, and Dale wears it so well. Colors, bright pink, purples, yellows, greens! That’s all I can say for now! After that, should be the 6th in the “Galaxy of Stars” collection, bright/hot pink.
Thank you all so very much for your continuous support for my fashions & I.
With love, always, Janet xxxx
PS. I’m off to start cooking for Mike & I’s 4th of July celebrations.
Have a great weekend!!
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June 18th, 2022. Happy Saturday! Great news!!
The remaining 25 waiting list orders for “In the Garden” have been completed. YAY!! YAHOOO!! I’ll be packaging them up to make them ready to ship. Then, I’ll start on the “completed & ready to ship” emails, which will go out sometime on Sunday (Father’s Day.) Since Monday is a reserved Federal holiday (Juneteenth Day), the post office will be closed but will reopen on Tuesday, so that will be the next shipping date. Thank you so much for your kindness & patience.
I’ll post new fashion release information here next weekend.
Wishing you all wonderful & beautiful days, always!
Lots of dolly love & hugs, Janet xx
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June 9th, 20022. Great news!! The first batch of 25 waiting list orders for the “In the Garden” dress sets are completed. Along with some Laurel Rose Starlet gown orders, & some Formal Affair tuxedo sets. I’ll be packaging them over the next couple days. They should be ready to ship on Monday. I’ll start sending out email letters over the weekend. The second batch of 25 waiting list orders for the “In the Garden” are in the making and hope to have them completed & ready to ship by next weekend.
Look for information on new fashion releasing in a couple of weeks.
Thanks so much for your patience & your kindness! Chat more soon! Love, Janet xxxx
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May 21st, 2022. Happy Saturday!!
Great news!! I’m so happy to announce that “In the Garden” spring fashion dress set will be releasing tomorrow, (Sunday!) Not to worry! If you can’t be here tomorrow let me know and I’ll add you to the wait list and get one made for you while supplies last.
Release Date: Sunday, May 22nd, 2022
Time: 2:00pm (CDT) Central Texas time.
Where: The “Fashion Avenue Boutique” webpage.
www.janetsdolls.com/fashionavenue.html
Hope to see you here tomorrow!! I'm sending the newsletter shortly!
Enjoy your Saturday & have a great Sunday!
Love, J xxxx
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May 19th, 2022. Happy Thursday!!
Great news!! I’m hoping to be able to release the next in the floral dress “In the Garden” this Sunday, May 22nd. I hope to get all the details and post them here late tomorrow with a newsletter & photos.
Enjoy the rest of your day! Love, Janet xxxx
April 29th, 2022. Good evening! Happy Friday!
I will be adding “Laurel Rose Starlet” to the inventory tomorrow (Saturday) at around 12:00pm (CDT) Central Texas time. Unannounced. No newsletter. (A small photo of this gown set can be viewed on the Galaxy of Stars page.)
A waiting list will be created if needed, and I’ll do my best to make more. Look for more starlet gown sets to be added to the inventory in the near future.
There’s a purple, hot pink, yellow, aqua, possibly royal blue & mint.
I didn’t make a matching masquerade mask this time around. I’m going to hold off on the masks for a while. However, if there’s a big need for them I will do my best to make them.
I will also be adding to the inventory tomorrow will be a few extra Pieces of April dress sets & one Scarlet Starlet gown set.
In May, look for another cute little floral dress set.
See you tomorrow! Love always, Janet xxx
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April 28th, 2002. Coming soon! Laurel Rose Starlet gown set.
Possible release date this Saturday, April 30th! More information tomorrow (Friday.)
Love, Janet xxxx
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April 23, 2022. Happy Saturday! Great NEWS!
I just completed all the waiting list orders for Pieces of April. YAY! Since it’s late in the day, I’ll start sending the Completed & Ready to ship emails out in the morning.
Have a great evening! Chat more tomorrow! Love, Jxoxo
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April 18th, 20022. Good morning, happy Monday!
Hope you are doing well!
The latest update on the wait-list orders for the “Pieces of April."
Hoping to have all them ready to send out
notification this coming weekend. I’ll post more at the end of
the week with my progress,
Enjoy your week! Chat more soon! Love, Janet xx
More fashions to come!!
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Happy Easter, everyone!
I hope you all had a great time
celebrating with friends & loved ones.
God Bless. Love, Janet xx
March 31st, 2022. Happy Thursday! Great news! As promised!!
"Pieces of April" spring fashion dress set to be released this Saturday, April 2nd at 2:00pm (CDT) Texas time zone. See photos & more information on the "Fashion Avenue Boutique" page.
Enjoy the rest of your day! Chat more soon! Love, Jxoxo
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March 30, 2022. Happy Wednesday!
Had to drop online to let you know there will be a new release fashion set this weekend called, “Pieces of April.” YAY! I’m working on photos, & should have the uploaded to the website tomorrow, with more information. Chat more soon!! Enjoy your evening!
Lots of love, Janet xxxxx
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March 28th, 2022. Great News!!
Coming soon! "Pieces of April!"
Look for more information this week.
If all goes well, it's release will be this coming Saturday.
Enjoy your day!
Chat more on Wednesday! Love, Jxoxo
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March 17th, 2022
May your thoughts be glad as the shamrocks,
May your heart be as light as a song,
May each day bring you bright, happy hours,
That stay with you all the yearlong.
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
March 17th, 2022. Happy Thursday! Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
Great news! The Scarlet Starlet waiting list for the gown sets and/or the mask have been completed! YAY!!
I'll start sending out "read y to ship" emails this Saturday & Sunday., for Monday shipping date!
Thanks a million!
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May your troubles be less
And, your blessings be more
And, nothing but happiness,
Come through your door.
March 15th, 2022. Happy Tuesday!! Great NEWS!!
If you're on the waiting list for the Scarlet Starlet gowns, they have all been completed & are ready to ship. "Completed & ready to ship" notices should be going out on Friday, and Saturday. I'm working on the Scarlet Starlet mask and hope to have them completed & ready to ship as well. Chat more soon!
Enjoy your day! Love, Jxoxo
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March 11th, 2022. Happy Friday!
I was just made aware that emails that were sent to me over the weekend didn’t reach my inbox.
If you have written me over the past weekend, and have not received any reply back, please let me know.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend! Love, Janet
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March 2nd, 2022. More great news!
The website host was able to restore all my contents on this page. YAY!
It's a great day!
FYI: If you're unable to be here this Saturday and you want either the Scarlet Starlet gown set and/or the Scarlet Masquerade mask, just send me an email at: janetsdolls@janetsdolls.com.
Thanks again! Enjoy your evening! Love, Jxxxxx
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February 28th, 2022. Good morning! Great news!!
My internet is back up & running! And, if I have anymore problems, all I have to do
is text the tech. Now, I like that kinda service. :)
Let’s see, let’s have the release of the Scarlet Starlet gown set, &
the Scarlet Masquerade mask” next
Saturday, on March 5th at 2:00pm central Texas time.
I’ll have our newsletter sent out this Wednesday, and photos uploaded today.
Wishing you & yours a wonderful week!
Looks like the weather here will be warm & sunny! My favorite combination.
Thank you, all, so much for your time & patience. Love, Jxxx
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February 25, 2022. Sorry, everyone! I had to cancel tomorrow’s fashion release. My internet service (which includes website & emails) has been going up & down for the past 3 days. Ever since this ice storm blew in on Wednesday. I thought it would straighten out once the weather started warming up. BUT, it hasn’t. My internet provider is sending a tech out Monday morning. I’ll be back here on Monday, if they are able to fix my system at that time. Wishing y’all a good Friday, and a wonderful weekend. Hope to see you back here on Monday. Much love, Janet
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Cancelled!
***Breaking news! The 3rd in the Galaxy of Stars collection "Scarlet Starlet" gown set & the "Scarlet Masquerade" mask to release this Saturday, Feb. 26th, at 2:00pm central Texas time.
Photos + more information coming soon. Chat soon! ***
Have a great day! Love, Jxx
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February 21st, 2002. Happy Monday!
Great news! The third in the Galaxy of Stars Collection: “Scarlet Starlet,”
(30) gown sets have been completed.
Working on the Scarlet Masquerade masks!
Hope to have everything ready to release this coming Saturday, Feb. 26th.
I’ll be able to provide more information later this week.
My grandson's have no school today. Wonder if I'll be able to get any dolly work done? HA!
Chat more soon! Have a fun day! Love, Jxoxo
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February 17th, 2022. Happy Thursday!
More great news! The “Scarlet Starlet” gown sets are coming along very nicely.
Hoping to release them the weekend of Feb. 26th. I’ll keep you posted!
Tomorrow Friday, Feb. 18th around lunchtime I’ll be adding a few extra Starlet gowns (the Midnight & Silver), some masks & the Black Silver Buckle cowboy hats, along with the extra “Formal Affair” tuxedo sets. I hope to continue to make extra “Formal Affair” tuxedo sets & hats throughout the year.
Enjoy your day! Stay warm! Stay safe & be well! Love, Jxxxx
FYI: Monday, February 21st, is Presidents Day, a federal holiday.
USPS postal offices will be closed.
February 13th, 2022. Happy Saturday!
Wishing everyone an early “Happy St.Valentine’s Day!!” xoxo
Great news! I have some extra Starlet gown sets, along with some extra masks. I’ll be adding to the website inventory next Friday. Wait! Wait! Along with the waited Black Silver Buckle cowboy hats. YAY!
Next up, is the 3rd release in the Galaxy of Stars collection, the “Scarlet Starlet!” More information to follow in the next two weeks. Then, after that, some springtime couture fashions. They’re in the creating and in the supply stages. I can’t wait!! Chat more soon!
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!
Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day & a great week!
Love always, Janet xoxo
February 3rd, 2022. Happy Thursday!
Great news for those waiting for “The Golden Mask” dress sets. They have been completed!! YAY! All I have to do is package them, and that should be finished by the end of the day.
I’ll start sending (completed & ready to ship) emails out tomorrow (Friday).
My “Latest News” page still hasn’t been restored back to its original writings & photos. I would hate to think I lost all that contents forever. Let’s hope not.
Wishing you a wonderful day! Chat more soon! Love, Jxxxxx
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Re-posting the new USPS postal rates effective January 2022
Oh NO! Not again! New USPS rate change!
USA domestic shipping rates:
First Class padded envelope $4.50
First Class box shipping $5.00
USPS Priority Mail $10.00
Signature Confirmation extra service $2.90 (US only)
International First Class shipping up to 8oz shipping weight (excluding Canada)
First Class padded envelope $17.50
First Class box shipping $18.00
Shipping weight over 8oz starts at $27.00 +
International First Class shipping for Canada Only
Canada First Class padded envelope $14.50
Canada First Class box shipping $15.00
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January 31st, 2022. Happy Monday! Yikes! Can you believe this?
It’s the last day of the month. Oh my, where did January go?
Hope you had a warm & wonderful weekend. Everyone here is doing good, and getting back to normal. I’m not going to say another word about it, as not to jinx us. We are on the mend!!
Currently I am working on completing the last of The Golden Mask sets and they should be ready to ship in the next few days. I’ll be back to post more just as soon as they have been completed or before!
As for my website, missing photos/contents. The contents and photos on this page here are still gone, and the support team is still working on the issues. Thank you for your patience.
Have a wonderful day & a super great week! Chat more soon! Love, Janet xxxx
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January 27th. Hope everyone is well & doing good.
Here’s at the Caudle residence we are still fighting this virus. Seems Mike & I keep passing it back to one another. His fever came back on Sunday, we go the meds from doc again, and now today Janet’s fever’s back. We are both doing what we can, and we will get through this.
In the meantime, I do have the last 25 dress sets in production. I will do my best to see everyone left on the waiting list has The Golden Mask completed & ready to ship. I’ll be back this weekend, and hopefully have better news.
Love y’all! Stay warm, and keep yourselves happy & healthy. Chat more soon! Janet xoxo
PS. My website hosting company seems to be having technical problems for the past few days. So, if my website is missing photos and/or contents you’ll know why. Hopefully they can fix these issues quickly.
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Jan. 22nd. Happy Saturday! Great news, friends! I’m back!
Yes, I did test positive the other day, and they changed my meds again for the 3rd time. Good thing is no pain, my energy levels are coming back, my head is clear to think again! YAY! If I can only get my sense of taste & smell back, life can go back to normal.
Okay, time to get back to some serious business! Let’s get back to sending the “completed & ready to ship” messages out. This time, as least I have Mike here to help me out just encase.
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend. Stay safe & warm! Love always, Janet xxxx
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Hello, happy Wednesday! January 20th, 2022.
Had a relapse on Monday afternoon, before I was able to send out the “completed & ready to ship messages. It was a good thing those messages didn’t go out because I had no strength to prepare them all for the post office. My doctor sent over some more drugs yesterday, and they could be working. We shall see. I had to take another covid test. If it comes back positive Mike & I will have to quarantine for another 5 days. If it comes back negative then I’ll be able to go inside the clinic to have some extra test done. Should be getting the result this morning, and we’ll go from there. If it wasn’t for the pain, I could get things done.
I’ll do my best to come back to the office later today, to give an update & maybe do a few emails.
Take care of yourselves, stay warm, and pray you are all being protected from the storms.
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Jan. 17th. Happy Monday! Happy MLK Day!
Great News for those on the waiting list for The Golden Mask. I have finished the first 25 sets, and they are ready to ship. YAY!! I will try and get some “completed & ready to ship” emails out today & start shipping tomorrow. I'll hope to have the next batch ready by the end of the following week.
Oh, and yes, I did receive supplies this past Saturday to make those Black Silver Buckle hats. There’s enough to make 30 If I’m careful with my supplies. YAY!
Wishing you a wonderful Monday & a great week! Love, Jxoxo
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Oh NO! Not again! New USPS rate change!
New USPS postal rate change effective January 2022.
USA domestic shipping rates:
First Class padded envelope $4.50
First Class box shipping $5.00
USPS Priority Mail $10.00
Signature Confirmation extra service $2.90 (US only)
International First Class shipping up to 8oz shipping weight (excluding Canada)
First Class padded envelope $17.50
First Class box shipping $18.00
Shipping weight over 8oz starts at $27.00 +
International First Class shipping for Canada Only
Canada First Class padded envelope $14.50
Canada First Class box shipping $15.00
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January 15th, 2022. Good morning!
Happy Saturday from very windy & very cold Bowie, Texas!
Hope everyone is doing well. I personally can’t wait for spring to get here.
Have to say, I haven’t gotten one waiting list order out yet for The Golden Mask. I’m again, a little behind. Caught the virus this week, been a little under the weather.
I’ll be working quietly here in my office today, trying to finish up the first round of (25) of the waiting list orders for The Golden Mask.
Monday is a holiday, (Martin Luther King) so shipping could begin as early as Tuesday, January 18th.
Yesterday, my ex-daughter-in-law Jen has tested positive and my little grandson Alex too. My grandson Carson tested negative. Adalyn (Addie) our new grand-daughter is not well at the moment, and Aiden like Carson hasn’t shown any signs.
We’re in for another wild week of the unknowns. Hopefully by the end of this month, my family here & my family in south Texas will be as good as new again. So, we all can get back to work & school.
There hasn’t been a lot of doll news to share. January didn’t start off the way I would have liked it to. However, I could be receiving a batch of silver buckle sets, tongues & leathers to make a batch of cowboy hats. I may have enough for 30/40 hats. We shall see!
I apologies for not getting to my emails these last few days, but I will do my best to get to them today & tomorrow.
Hope my next update will bring some cheer!
Stay safe, stay warm & be well! Love always, Janet
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January 7, 2022. Happy Friday!
Hope everyone is having a good week & staying warm. Want to give you a little update.
Warning! Warning! The following message could cause sadness.
It started on Monday afternoon when we lost our 14yr old golden retriever Lilah.
Lilah’s been my shadow for over a decade. We did everything together, starting from the time we woke up, to the time we went to bed. We even took our meds together. It was the only way I could remember to take mine.
The only thing that brings us comfort is knowing she’s no longer in pain.
It doesn’t stop the hurt in our hearts. Rest in Peace my Sweet Angel Lilah.
Now, I was just bragging to y’all the other day, how our youngest son Joey & his wife Sarah and our grandkids were here on New Year Eve, and New Year. We had a fabulous time together celebrating Christmas & ringing in the New Year! Well, Joey tested positive for covid omicron, he had gotten really sick, but he’s on the mend today. Sarah, tested positive too now and she’s doing her best to beat it as well. Mike too started really feeling poorly, so we finally were able to get him tested, and he tested positive yesterday for Covid omicron. He’s self-quarantine for 5 days now. As for me, I’ve tested negative, and the doctor had ready prescribed all the meds I needed. So, I’m really should I catch it too.
As for the kiddos, so far, so good! They are all doing well!! YAY!!
So, as for my first week back to sewing, I haven’t accomplished much. I hope to have my first batch of the waiting orders for “The Golden Mask” ready next weekend. Now, if something happens to me, and I become ill too, I’ll let you know.:)
Wait!! I did manage one good thing this week! I was able to make a big pot of homemade chicken noodle soup.
Yummy!! Homemade soup always makes me feel better, no matter what is going on! HA!
Thank you so much for always being here for me.
I wish you & yours a beautiful day, and many blessings, always.
Stay safe & stay well! Love you all, Janet xxxx
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Wishing you & your family the best year, ever,2022!
1/2/2022. Happy Sunday! Hope you are all well & doing good & rocking in the new year!
Here at the Caudle home we are slowly recovering from the holiday festivities. Mike’s back at work this morning, and Janet having a bad case of the “I don’t want to!” Ha! First there was the 48 hour Twilight Zone marathon, and then there’s the Colombo marathon still in progress. Maybe that’s it? Or, it could be that it’s been in the 80s all Christmas week and now this morning we’re in the teens. Burrr…
Or, it could be my coffee isn’t strong enough lately. Here, let me share with you one highlight of my Christmas morning. A complete shocker!! Blew me totally away, so much, that if I had known what was in that box, I would have opened it before Christmas. Ha!
As a collector myself in dolls for many decades, anything doll related just sends me over the moon. So this is how the story starts.
In 2020 the Dawn convention had to be canceled due to the virus. A beautiful Dawn collector sent out to all the conventioneers an 8x10 photo copy of the 50th golden anniversary Topper Dawn 2020 doll photo. (See photo below.) When I received that photo, it sent me over the moon. I wanted that doll, but I never knew one existed. Anyhow, during Christmas of 2020 I created the dress set called “Clara’s Dream.” Keeping with my own style I tried to pacified myself & released it in January 2021.
Again,I had no ideal, that the photo below was made into an actual doll. That was until I saw it on Ebay a few months back. I tried, and tried but was not able to win her. Then at this year’s Dawn convention, there she was on the raffle table, going to be raffled off. I did my best to win her. I kept stuffing the jar with purchased raffle tickets. I just knew I’d win her. I knew it! She was meant for me! But again, I was not successful. For me it was time to give up. Shake it off, she was not meant for me.
This Christmas morning, I opened a package sent by a dearest friend. Oh my GOODNESS!! Before my sleepy eyes, there she was!! I did a double take! Were my eyes deceiving me? Yes, way!! No way!!There she was, and she was mine. I was jumping up & down, up & down. It was an amazing feeling!! Unbelievable!! Just unbelievable!!
Thanks for allowing me to share my time with you. Have a beautiful Sunday!
I’m off to catch up on some emails.
May your 2022 be the best year ever! Lots of Love, Janet xxxx
My Christmas gift Dawn doll by a friend (doll on the right.) And, photo on the left was given to me by a friend. That photo inspired me to create "Clara's Dream" in 2021.
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“The Golden Mask”
Has sold out!
A waiting list has been started,and this fashion gown will retire
on Dec. 31st, 2021, or before if the supplies run out.
Thank you so much!
email: janetsdolls@janetsdolls.com
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December 14th, 2021. Great NEWS!! “The Golden Mask” dress set will be releasing tomorrow (Wednesday) December 15th, 2021 at 11:00am Central Texas time. A small quantity of 26 dress sets which include the gown, the mask, & the purse. Cost per gown set is $30.00.
If they should sell out, I will start a waiting list and production will begin in January 2022. I hope to have a few more “Formal Affair” tuxedo sets & some “Black Silver Buckle” western hats too next year.
You’ll be able to find “The Golden Mask” dress set available on the “Fashion Avenue Boutique” page at the time & date stared above.
A Newsletter should be sent out later today.
Wishing you & your loved one’s peace, health, happiness & properity in the coming New Year 2022.
See y'all tomorrow! Lots of love, always, Janet xxxxx
December 4th, 2021. Great NEWS!
All the waiting list orders from the Galaxy of Stars collections have been completed. YAY!! All I have to do is sew the pieces to the packaging cards, and package them in their boxes. So be on the lookout! If you’re on the waiting list you should be receiving a “completed & ready to ship” email, today or Sunday.
FYI: My internet connection has been up and down all week. (Not fun.) They’re sending a tech out on Monday, so if my response time is slower than usual, please accept my apology.
Thanks again for everything! Have a fun weekend! Chat soon! Love, Janet xoxo
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November 25th, 2021.
May your day to filled with love & laughter
with family & friends & great food!
Happy Thanksgiving from our home to yours!
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November 23rd, 2021. Great news!
The first batch of waiting list orders (from our Nov. 7th website release) have been completed & are ready to ship. I'll be sending notices out throughout the day, and if all goes well, I'll be starting on the next batch of waiting list orders tomorrow. YAY!!
Have a great day!! Chat more soon! Love, Jxoxo
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November 20th, 2021
Good morning, & Happy Saturday!
I’m currently working on the first batch of waiting list orders from our last show which consists of 30 dresses + masks from our last fashion show release. Hope to have this batch ready for shipping starting Monday. I’ll keep you posted.
Oh WAIT! My grandsons Carson & Alex are out of school all of next week! Things could get a little wild around here. LOL!!
Here’s an update on the cowboy Black Silver Buckle hats:
I was able to make 18 hats. So, anyone who was on the waiting list for one will get one. However, at this time I’m unable to make any more until the vendor is able to restock their supplies.
Dang it! And, just when I was getting good at building those buckle belts! I’ll keep you posted!
Wishing everyone a beautiful weekend! Be safe out there, especially if you’re going to be running around food shopping for last minute Thanksgiving Day stuff. HA! Love, Jxoxo
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November 5th. Happy Friday Y'all!!
Just wanted to drop in and give you an update on the release of the Galaxy of Star gown sets & masks. I should have the waiting list orders from the Dawn convention completed & sets that will be releasing on the website, by the end of today. Giving me all day tomorrow (Saturday) to package them. If all goes well, I’ll release the Galaxy of Stars fashions & accessories this Sunday (November 7th) around 3pm Central Texas time.
Look for another update message tomorrow (Saturday).
Please know that I haven’t gotten into my emails yet but I will be reading and replying to them tomorrow. Thank you all for your support & patience. Chat more tomorrow! Enjoy your Friday! Love, Janet xoxo
10/29/2021. Happy Friday Y'all!!
Happy Halloween!! Hope you find magic & mischief everywhere you look!
Great news! If all goes well, I should be releasing to the website next weekend, the Galaxy of Stars gown collection. Midnight Starlet & Silver Starlet. The set will include the gown, satin lame purse & silver glittered crown. Extra accessories Midnight Masquerade Mask, Silver Masquerade Mask, and black cowboy hat with silver bucket band will be sold separately.
For those who requested any of these items at the Dawn convention last weekend, you will be receiving a separate email stating your items have been completed & are ready to ship late next week too.
Let me tell you a little bit about the Galaxy of Stars Collection. Currently I have a total of 10 different colors of star tulle. This is a stiff tulle, and it stands out, therefore using a taffeta fabric underneath is perfect. As I find the perfect taffeta fabric to match the star tulle, I will add a new gown set to the website. Not all gown sets will have an option of purchasing a match masquerade mask. They will only be made if the color feathers can be found to match the gown set. I can tell you this. The next gown set in this series could be Scarlet Starlet.
As for a holiday set this year. May be the “Golden Mask” to close out our 50th Anniversary celebration of Dawn. I also would like to end this year with another fashion couture set. It happens to have metallic golds in it too. HA! We shall see, it’s still pinned to one of my dolls.
Wishing you all a fun & safe Halloween! Have a spooky wonderful time!! Lots of Love J xx
10/23/2021. Happy Friday Y’all!!
Hope you’re having a great week! And that all our dolly friends made it home safely from the Dawn convention!
Let me say, the Dawn convention last weekend was amazing!! Just amazing!! I had a blast hanging out with doll friends, and meeting new doll friends. I won lots of fabulous items off the donation prize tables and I won one of the table centerpieces called “West Texas” created my Helen Hamberg. Here’s a photo of her. I fell totally in love with her and you can see why!
The goody bags were filled with some many awesome gifts too. Oh, and Helen’s & Tamy’s “Exploding Surprise” (I have to take some photos to share.) I was in ah! And our convention doll was the icing on the cake. Bought tears to my eyes. See, we had to mail-in our Dinah doll to use for the convention doll. I sent in a Dinah doll that Bill Schneider gave me where he had enhanced her makeup colors too. She’s now wearing a perfect outfit, in a perfect setting. She just loves her new setting and I think Bill would agree too. (Hope to get some photos to share real soon.)
A special shout-out to those who donated items and spent time creating all the wonderful things we were able to enjoy during our entire time. It’s was done in the love & appreciation of a shared passion for our little dolls. Thank you All, for everything you’ve done to make our Dawn convention a great success. And to our co-captains, as they call themselves Helen Hamberg and Tamy Ryan. For their vision, their creative talents, and their courage to host our 22nd Dawn doll convention during the most difficult times in modern history. Thank you!
Yes, I did release some new gowns & accessories at the convention during the Meet & Greet!! I’m afraid I let you down though. I wasn’t able to get any photos before the sale but I will get some taken and uploaded to the website.
Since this was my first time selling in person, I was a bit overwhelmed. Everyone was so gracious and kind. Thank goodness Mike (my husband) was there to save the day too! Here’s a photo I was able to take when Judi was kind enough to let me display her purchases so I could take a photo.
I named this collection of gowns “Galaxy of Stars.” Since I hadn’t done any gowns since Feb. 2020, and time was of the essence I thought this would be a great time to release them. First one in the series is called “Midnight Starlet, and the second one is names Silver Starlet.” I also made two masks, one “Midnight Masquerade & Silver Masquerade.” And one other item was a black cowboy hat called the “Black Silver Buckle," that I thought look great with "Formal Affair" tuxedo set.
All of these pieces are in production as I write, and just as soon as I have the all completed, I will post the information on this page, and send out a newsletter on how you can purchase any of these pieces.
Thank you all, so much for everything! Chat more soon!
Wishing you all a great Friday and have a wonderful weekend! Lots of love, Janet
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Thursday, October 14, 2021. Happy October Y’all!
Let’s see if I can get you all caught up on the latest!
I’m packing my bags now and heading to the Dawn Convention! YAY!! I can’t wait to see everyone!
Please know, since I’ll be away from my computer, I won’t be able to respond to any of your emails until Monday, October 18th.
But before I leave today, I wanted to share some news!
Remember when I first started creating for Dawn and my fashions had my black & gold fashion labels inside?? Well, guess what? I found the vendor who made them for me, and he made me a big batch of those labels! This time they are white with black lettering! I’m so excite and I can’t wait for you to see them. YAHOO! No more paper tags. As a matter of fact my next designs have them inside.
Did you say, next designs? Okay, let me tell you this quickly! I have a little fashion collection with some accessories I plan to release at the Dawn convention this Friday night during the “Meet & Greet” opening. This is the first time I’ve ever had a sales table at any convention. I don’t have photos yet, and I’m keeping things under-wrap for now, since I’m still working on a few things. LOL!! One thing I will tell you is not to worry. Once I get back from the convention, I will take photos & upload them to the website with all the information you’ll need to purchase any of the pieces. So, what I’m saying is, my pieces aren’t exclusive only to the convention, it’s for all of y’all. So long as I’m able to get the supplies.
Oh, one more thing before I go! Having Daniel (eldest son) home from Vermont was fabulous!! Hadn’t seen him in over a year. We had a BLAST! Hated to see him go! Praying he’ll make it home for Christmas.
I’ll see some of you real soon! So, until Monday, stay cool & stay safe!
Enjoy the rest of your day, and have an awesome weekend!
Peace!! Love you always, Janet xoxo
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September 22nd, 2021.
Happy Fall Y’all!! It was 55 degrees here this morning. Just amazing!!
I finally finished all of the (extra) tuxedo sets this morning, and they’re currently in the packing stages. I’ll start sending “ready” emails out tomorrow.
Thanks so much for hanging in there with me! Chat more shortly!
Enjoy your day!! Love, J xx
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September 18th, 2021. Happy Saturday!!
Been working hard on making all the requested “Formal Affair” tuxedo sets (40.) Currently I have 35 sets on the hand finishing table and 5 sets on the sewing machine table. Hopefully, starting tomorrow some “completed & ready to ship,” emails will begin going out, and continue throughout the next several days.
For those wondering what might be next. Let me say, there is something in the works, and I’ll post details after all the tuxedo orders have been filled. I can’t wait!!
Enjoy your weekend! Have lots of fun! Chat more very soon!
Thank you again! Lots of love, Janet
PS. Forgot to mention, our eldest son Daniel will be coming home for a short visit on the 30th of this month. YAHOOOOOO!!
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September 3rd, 2021. It’s September already? Yikes! Where has the time gone?
Happy Friday! Woohoo! We have a 3-day weekend. Monday, we celebrate Labor Day, a day to honor & recognize the American labor movement. It is a Federal holiday Monday which means the USPS postal service will be close so no packages will be able to ship out this day. But they will ship out on Tuesday!
As promised, I will have “Formal Affair” a 3-piece tuxedo set added to Fashion Avenue Boutique page this Sunday, September 5th at 2pm Central Texas time. No worries if you miss out, I’ll make more when supplies arrive.
Once a get some photos I’ll upload them to the website later today.
Wishing you a beautiful Friday. Peace & love, J xoxoxo
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August 15th, 2021. Happy Sunday! Hope you’re all doing well.
Sorry I haven’t brought you any updates these past few weeks. Last time we chatted I was off to finish up a project I was working on. Then a great thing happened! My two grandsons came back to Bowie. What a blessing! So, they’ve been hanging out with grandma these past two weeks. School’s back in session next Wednesday, here’s to hoping all goes well!
Let’s see, I’m currently working on a Gary black/white formal suit since many of you have been requesting it. Hope to have it added to the website during the Labor Day weekend.
More information to come. I’ll keep you posted here on this page.
Wishing you all a beautiful Sunday and a blessed week! Chat more soon! Lots of love, Janet xxxx
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July 17th, 2021. Happy Saturday!
Hope everyone is doing well & enjoying the summer!
Just wanted to give you a little update on what’s happening. I’m currently working on convention stuff, and just as soon as I’m finished with them, I’ll give you an update on what’s next.
I have (1) extra Golden Extravaganza tuxedo set & (3) Wrapped in Gold gown set that I’ll be adding to the inventory later tomorrow (Sunday) on the Fashion Avenue Boutique page.
Wishing everyone a beautiful day, & a wonderful weekend! Chat soon! Love always, Jxoxo
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July 8th, 2021. Happy Thursday!
Great news! All the remaining waiting list orders for Golden Extravaganza and or, Wrapped in Gold have been completed. YAY!! I’ll start packing them for shipping on Friday and then send emails (Saturday) to those remaining on the list. Shipping date will be on Monday, July 12th.
Question: When’s the next fashion release? To be honest with y’all I have a bunch of convention things to finish, which will take me the end of this month. So, I’m thinking sometime middle to late August.
I’ll keep you posted right here.
Wishing you a great day, and have a wonderful weekend! Chat soon! Love, Janet xoxo
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June 27th. Happy Sunday!!
Great news! More waiting list orders for Golden Extravaganza and/or the Wrapped in Gold fashion sets have been completed & are ready to ship. YAY! Emails will be sent shortly. If you don’t receive an email today then look for an email after the 4th of July! I should be finished with all the waiting list orders by than. Thank you so much!
Wishing y’all a beautiful Sunday & a wonderful week!
Chat more next weekend!! Lots of love, Jxxxx
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Sunday evening update on waiting list orders.
I wasn't able to get all the "ready to ship" emails out today, so I will begin to send more tomorrow.
Thanks for hanging in there with me! Chat more soon! Love, J
June 20th, 2021. Happy Father’s Day to all dads!
Great news, as promised some of the waiting list orders for the "Golden Extravaganza" & orders for the "Wrapped in Gold" sets are now ready to ship. YAY!! Emails will be sent shortly. If you don’t receive an email please hang in there, I have many more waiting list orders to fill.
I am forever grateful for all your support of my fashions. Playing dolls, & making fashions has been with me my entire life. Thank you for making the world around me so beautiful & amazing.
Wishing everyone a week great week!! Chat more soon!
Love always, Janet xxxx
June 15th, 2021. OH my! June is slipping away from us already! I just wish “time” would slow down a little. Just wanted y’all to know that I’m working on all the extra fashion sets from our latest releases. Wrapped in Gold & Golden Extravaganza! The first batch of waiting list orders will be ready this coming weekend, and then for the next couple of weekends to follow.
For those of you wondering what’s next? We shall see! I’ll give you more hints just as soon as I’m sure! HA!
Enjoy your week! Love always, Jxxxx
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June 3rd, 2021. Happy Thursday!!
Happy Thursday!
Get ready! Coming Soon!! This Saturday at 12:00pm Central (Texas) time.
"Wrapped in Gold & Golden Extravaganza," will be releasing on
the "Fashion Avenue Boutique" page. More information will be in your “First to Know” newsletter being sent out later today.
See you soon! Love, J xoxo
Look! Someone shared a wrapped in gold orange kitty & tuxedo kitty! :)
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May 28th, 2021. Happy Friday!!
Wishing you a happy Memorial Day Weekend!
Great NEWS! I finally finished Gary’s new tux/suit & Dawn’s new golden gown set! YAY!! I still have to package each fashion set, photograph & upload them to the website. I should have the photos taken & uploaded to the website sometime next week. Both, the Gary & Dawn sets will be release next Saturday, June 5th at 12:00 noon (Central Texas time). I’ll post more information next week too.
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!!
God Bless & keep you safe! Love always, Janet xoxo
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May 19th, 2021. Happy Wednesday!
Hope you’re all doing good & enjoy the spring weather. It’s been raining here on & off the past couple of weeks. This morning the sun is shining, the rain will hold off until late this evening. YAY!
We had an amazing time during my sister’s Michele’s visit! Her graduation went great, we had a fabulous graduation party here at my house, and the next morning we all traveled to the Galveston Island. Michele & her boyfriend flew, and Mike & I drove down there. We totally enjoyed ourselves. As a matter of fact, the photo I posted of the Hilton where we would be staying is actually the view from our room. It was amazing! We walked the beach every day, we floated around in the pool, sunbathed, went shopping and all the food choices & drinks we had were amazing. We didn’t want it to end! Looking forward to our next getaway!
So, I’ve been working quietly on the (no name yet) black & metallic gold tux. I just realized I haven’t made any Gary men’s wear since 2008. Dawn’s “Wrapped ‘n Gold,” is also in the making. Not sure when they will be released. More information to follow next week.
Enjoy the rest of your week & have an awesome weekend! Chat more soon! Love always, Janet xoxo
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Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there!
May your special day be a beautiful one!
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April 22nd, 2021. Happy Thursday!
Just pop-in to let you know I’ll be adding some extra “Doin’ 50 in Style”
to the inventory this morning, on the Fashion Avenue Boutigue page.
Thanks again! Enjoy your day! Love, J xxxx
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April 16th, 2021. Happy Friday!!
Happy Birthday, Daniel!! Today is our eldest son’s birthday.
Wishing him all the best for a great day!!
Great news! I have completed some more “Doin’ 50 in Style,” fashion dress sets. If you’re on the waiting list you should be receiving an email this Saturday, or Sunday. I still have more fashion orders to complete. Trying to have them all finished by the end of this weekend. I’ll post more info this weekend.
Have a great day & have a fun weekend!! Love always, Janet xoxo
Happy Saturday! April 10th, 2021.
Hope everyone is having a nice weekend!
Here in Bowie the sun is shinning and that always makes me happy!
I’m going to start releasing emails to those on the waiting list for the “Doin’ 50 in Style”
dress set. If you don’t receive a “completed & ready” to ship, email this weekend,
then you should receive one next weekend.
And, don’t forget to check your “Spam” folders just encase your letter gets sent there.
Enjoy your Saturday! More to come! Much love, Janet xxxx
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April 5th, 2021. Hope you had a beautiful holiday weekend! Happy Monday!
Please know that the waiting list orders for the latest fashion set, “Doin’ 50 in Style” are in production. The 1st batch of "completed & ready to ship" emails will start going out this Saturday, April 10th. YAY!!
Other great news is: My little sister Michele will be visiting at the end of this month. She will be graduating from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, on May 1st. Michele attended MSU in the 80s. She left the university before she could finish her degree. Last year, due to the Covid virus, the university opened online courses for all. Michele met all the requirements to finish her degree. I’m proud to say, this year, MSU will also have an in-person graduation instead of a virtual one. As her older sister, this is a moment I too have been waiting for. If our parents were here today, it would be one of their proudest moments as parents too.
So, once Michele grabs here diploma, we will all be heading down to Galveston Island, Texas for some much-needed R&R! WooHOO!!!! I can’t wait!!
Chat more soon!! Back to sewing I must go!!
Much love, Janet xoxo
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April 4th, 2021.
May you & your family be Blessed as you celebrate the true meaning of Easter.
May your life be blessed with joy, happiness & good health.
Happy Easter! Love always, J xoxo
Don’t these little peeps make you want to craft your own?
I love them! They’re so adorable! I can’t take any credit for them.
I found them on the internet this morning, maker unknown.
Have a sweet day! Love, J xoxo
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Have a bunny hoppin' day!! Love, J xoxo
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March 24th, 2021. Great news!! Coming Soon!!
“Doin’ 50 in Style,”
coming this Saturday, March 27th, at 1pm Central Texas time.
This new fashion set will appear on the “Fashion Avenue Boutique” page.
Newsletter will be sent out on Thursday.
More information to follow.
Thanks a bunch for allowing me to share my creations with you.
Enjoy your evening! Chat more tomorrow! Love, Jxxxx
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Wednesday, March 24th, 2021
POSTAL RATE UPDATE!
FYI: Back in January of this year I updated the new USPS postal rate changes.
At that time I thought the International postal rates were the same.
Of course, that wasn’t the case, and so I’m making the updated
changes to the web-site today. Below is a list of those new changes.
International First-Class shipping (excluding Canada)
Flat rate BUBBLE mailer 16.00
Flat rate BOX mailer 16.50
International First-Class shipping for Canada Only:
Canada First-Class BUBBLE mailer $ 14.00
Canada First-Class BOX mailer $14.50
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March 18th. Happy Thursday y'all!
I’ve decided to release the next new fashion set next Saturday, March 27th,
probably around noontime. I still need a little more time to finish up.
I’ll post the exact time next week when I post photos and send a newsletter.
I can’t wait for y’all to see it!! Thanks so much again!
Enjoy your evening!
Chat more soon!! Love, Janet xxxx
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March 17th. New fashion release update!
I’m thinking of moving the new fashion release date to March 27th, next Saturday.
I’ll post more information by tomorrow(Thursday) night. Chat soon!
Enjoy your evening! Love, J
March 17th, 2021! Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
“For each petal on the shamrock this brings a wish your way:
Good health, good luck, and happiness for today and every day.
Irish Blessing
March 15th, 2021! Great news! Happy Monday!!
Hope everyone is doing well!
Kids are out on Spring Break this week in Bowie. Grandkids will be here shortly!
Getting closer to releasing our next fashion set. This set will also tie into last year’s theme. Dawn’s Golden 50th Anniversary. No, it’s not the “Wrapped in Gold” set yet, or Gary’s set. This next fashion was inspired by a beautiful piece of fabric that was sent to me last year by collector/friend. I can’t wait for you to see it. If all goes well, I hope to release it this Sunday, March 21st. I will post a more definite release date & time later this week and send a newsletter out.
Enjoy your week! Have fun, and I’ll be back shortly with more updates! Love always, Janet xx
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March 7th. Happy Sunday!
Hope you are having a beautiful weekend!
The weather here is warming up, and the sun is shining.
This always happy & smile.
Okay, so I’m going to be adding more “Clara’s Dream” to the inventory on the “Fashion Avenue Boutique” page. This is last of this fashion and it will be officially retired at the limited edition of 100 dress sets.
Wonder what’s next? I don’t know?
FYI: No new fashion release this week. I’ll post more information next weekend!
Enjoy your Sunday & have a wonderful week!
Love always, Jxoxo
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Another Saturday update!! February 27th.
Hey! Just scored 9 yards of the gold satin lame. All is good! Looks like I’m moving onto the “Wrapped in Gold” set. Oh… Oh… I mentioned earlier about needing to figure out which tie & color on Gary’s suit. I made the black necktie just like the one I made for “Men ‘n Black.” Looks perfect to me! I love the look. We shall see!
Really, at first, I couldn’t remember for the life of me how I made these men neckties. I do now!! HA!
FYI: I just added (2) extra “Clara’s Dream sets to the inventory over on the Fashion Avenue Boutique page. Have fun & enjoy the rest of your weekend!! xoxo
February 27th, 2021.
Happy Saturday Everyone!!
Hope your weekend is starting off great! May the sun be shinning and the weather be warm.
Great news!! I just completed the remaining waiting list orders for “Clara’s Dream.” Hurray!! I’ll be sending out email messages to those on the list later this afternoon. I’ll have some extras to post in the website inventory too. First day to ship out will be on Monday, March 1st.
Oh no! March, already!!???!! The time is just been slipping by so fast. Yikes! The faster time flies the older I get. Time needs to take a break and slow down, and I need to speed up.
I have some more great news. The found another vendor to purchase my gold satin lame fabric from. A sample yard just arrived this week and it’s a perfect match. That “Wrapped in Gold” gown set is still standing here staring at me every day. I also had another great ideal, and that was created a Gary, gold metallic & black suit. Yes, you read that correctly. A Gary’s suit! Jacket made from the gold metallic satin lame, black satin lapel, black slacks, dicky, cuffs and 2 buttons. Now, However, I’m still working on which tie to make. I’ll get there!! I have a couple other fashion samples I’ve been working on too. I should be able to give you a more definite direction next weekend on my next fashion production.
Wishing all of you a wonderful weekend. Hope your able to spend special time with your loved ones.
“Come on Spring!”
Oh, OH! I have to share with you my latest addition to my Dawn collection.
I got her at a Buy-It-Now steal.
Look!
Again, have fun! Enjoy! May God Bless you & yours & keep you safe & well! Chat more soon!
Love always, Jxoxo
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February 20th. Happy Saturday!!!
The sun is shining! The snow is going to begin melting away soon!
Hope everyone is safe & keeping well & warm.
Great news! Emails will be going out this weekend
to some on the waiting list for “Clara’s Dream.”
I still have 10 more sets to complete. So, if you don’t
receive an email this weekend, more than likely you will
receive one next weekend.
Enjoy your day! Have fun! Stay warm & be well! Love, Janet xoxo
February 18th. Happy Thursday!
Hope everyone is doing well and staying safe & warm. We are doing good here.
We have electricity, and are able to stay warm, and soon the water will be back on.
I still haven’t released any “Clara’s Dream” sets ready to ship.
We should start warming up here in Texas on Saturday. If all looks good, I’ll start releasing emails on Saturday.
Chat more soon! Enjoy your day! Love, Janet xoxo
February 16th! Good morning! Happy Tuesday!
Happy Mardi Gras!!
Since we’ve been dealing with extreme weather conditions here in Texas. Between the snow storms, and drastic temperature conditions, power outages, I decided not to send the next batch of “Clara’s Dream” ready to ship notices. I’m going to wait until later on this week. Possibly sending notices out of Thursday, and shipping day be Friday or Saturday of this week.
In the meantime, I’m working on the last batch of “Clara’s Dream” requests. Maybe, they’ll be ready to ship by the end of this week too. Time will tell! Since, Mike’s at home all week due to the weather conditions, he can sure make it a little difficult for me to get my sewing done. LOL!!
Please stay safe, stay warm & be well! Chat more soon! Love always, Jxoxo
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February 14th! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Hope you are able to spend the day with someone or something you love.
The word chocolate comes to mind! HA!
Wishing everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day. Enjoy your day! Love always, Janet xoxo
FYI: I should have the next sets of “Clara’s Dream” ready to ship later today. Tomorrow is a holiday, so the earliest they can be ship them would be on Tuesday. I’ll post more later on once I have them ready to ship. Also, hoping to finish up the remaining “Clara’s Dream” sets by next weekend too.
No new fashion’s will be released this week.
Have a great week! Stay warm, safe & be well! Janet xoxo
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February 5th! Happy Friday!! Where did January go?
Hope Y'all are doing well, and staying warm. I have great news, some of the extra “Clara’s Dream” dress sets have been completed & will be ready to ship on Monday. So, sometime over this weekend, emails will go out to some of you, with the information on how to purchase your set. YAY!
I’m still making the waiting list orders for “Clara’s Dream” and once I’ve completed them, I’ll post more information our next fashion release. But I will say...
“Wrapped in Gold” was supposed to be one of December’s 2020 release, celebrating Dawn’s 50th in gold. However, that fashion set has been stalled for a couple of months waiting for the supplies to arrive. I do plan to release a photo of my sample “Wrapped in Gold,” sometime soon. (Meaning when I set my photo session up.LOL!) Our next fashion set to be released is part of Dawn’s 50th birthday celebration. When I have more information to share on either one of these upcoming fashion sets, I’ll post it right here.
May your days be filled with lots of love & sunshine! Chat more soon!
Love always, Janet xoxo
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January 22nd, 2021. Happy Friday Y'all!! As promised!! I've posted several photos of the next design "Clara's Dream" on the website home page & the Fashion Avenue Boutique page.
Hope you like! There will be 40 dress sets available for shipping. Releasing on Sunday, packing them for shipping on Monday, and shipping on Tuesday, January 26th. More information to follow on the Fashion Avenue Boutique page throughout the day, and a newsletter will be sent Friday afternoon.
Clara's Dream Releasing on:
Release Date: Sunday, January 24th, 2021
Time: 2:00pm central time (Texas time)
Where: The “Fashion Avenue Boutique” web-page.
Breaking!! New postal rates. See below.
Effective January 1st, 2021
for domestic first class & Priority Mail.
Currently the international rates will remain the same for now.
US domestic shipping:
First class domestic flat rate bubble mailer $3.95
First class domestic flat rate box mailer $4.50
USPS Priority Mail flat rate $8.15
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January 21st, 2021. Happy Thursday!!!
(I'll be posting photos on Friday.)
Hope everyone is doing well, and staying healthy!
Yes, we will be having a new fashion release this Sunday!! January 24th at 2:00pm central Texas time!
More information to come!!! See you soon! Love always, Jxxxx
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January 17, 2021. Happy Sunday, to all!!
Hope you're having a lovely weekend!! Here in the big state of Texas its cool with a lot of sunshine!! Just as I like it!! Thanks for hanging in here with me! If all goes well there will be a fashion release next weekend! More information to come! Enjoy your Sunday, and have a great week! Love always, Janet xoxo
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Happy New Year’s!
Hope you’re enjoying the new day in this new year! We woke up to snow covered trees, and ground this morning. It was awesome! The snow is just about melted away. That’s Texas for you!
May this new year bring you lots of love, peace, joy, happiness, safety, good health, & prosperity!
Love always, Janet
FYI: Latest fashion news. No new fashion release this weekend. I’ll keep you posted.
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Good afternoon!! Happy Monday, after Christmas! December 28th, 2020
The last of my houseguests are on their way home. We all had a great time! Lots of fun, good foods, and spirits! Hope you & your family are relaxing and enjoying the holidays too.
The PC monitor in my sewing room blew out. It’s now a strobe light, blinking on and off. Good thing I have a backup PC here in my living room. I’ll be working from it until I get a replacement for my sewing room one.
Wishing you a great afternoon! I’m off to put my sewing room back together, catching up on e’s, & watching the grandkids until they return back to school.
Love always, Janet xoxo
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Happy Monday!! December 21st, 2020. It’s Christmas week here!!
My family will start rolling in today. For me, Christmas seems to be the most stressful time of year. This year is without any exceptions. 2020 has got to be the most challenging year ever.
I was so hoping to complete my last outfit of the year before Christmas or at least by the end of this year. At this time, it’s wishful thinking on my part.
I’ll be spending this entire week with my family, and I’ll be back next week when everyone heads back home.
I wish you all a beautiful & blessed, healthy & safe Christmas. I’ll be back to ring the new year in with you. With love, always, Janet
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Good morning! Happy Friday!! December 4th, 2020
Great news! A new fashion set will be releasing tomorrow (Saturday). I’ll post photos and send a newsletter out today with all the information. For those that newsletters end up in their Spam folders I’ll post this information.
Release Date: Saturday, Dec. 5th, 2020
Time: 2:00pm central time (Texas time)
Where: The “Fashion Avenue Boutique” web-page.
Have a great Friday! Love, Janet xoxo
FYI: New postal rates will change effective January 1st, 2021. New rates will be posted then.
FYI: Not to put any pressure on myself, I do plan one last finale fashion before the end of this year. Be on the lookout! More information to come. Have fun!
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December 2nd, 2020!! Happy December, Happy Advent & Happy Holiday's!!
Wonderful news this morning! I finally received my notion/fabric supply Monday, and have been busy finishing up my next creations. HURRAY!! If all goes well over the next few days, I should have them packed and ready to release this Saturday, so I can ship on Monday, if not it’ll have to be Sunday, and shipping on Tuesday.
Let’s see… Fashion hints. Remember it is not holiday related, but winter related. I made something similar in 2008. New hint, the colors are: mocha, black & metallic gold. Please also remember there will only be 44 sets available because I used the main fabric, I purchased many years ago and it’s no longer available.
NOTE! If any fabric hoarder has this fabric in their stash, and would want one made, I may consider making you one from it so long it’s the same fabric.
I’ll send a newsletter out once I narrow the exact day & time, and I’ll post photos once they have been completed & ready to upload. More information to come. Stay tuned! Love, Janet xoxo
November 27, 2020. Happy Friday!!!
First let me say, there won’t be a fashion release this weekend. I really wanted to but they’re not finished. I’ll try again for next weekend. Maybe a Saturday late afternoon release. I’ll keep you post right here.
Like I was saying, this next fashion is not holiday related. It does blend with the last few fashion releases. Something warm. I made something very simpler back in 2008. That’s all for now!! I’ll give another hint in a few days. Stay tuned!
Have a great Friday, and enjoy your weekend! Much love, Janet xoxo
November 24th, 2020. Happy Tuesday, Everyone!!
As “Thanksgiving Day” in American draws near, I want to give thanks for each and every one of you. For if it weren’t for you and won’t be able to create fashions for our little dolls. Sewing for them brings my great joy & love, and the best part is sharing them with you. I am so grateful to all of you.
Thank you for your friendship & your support.
May God bless you all and keep you safe & well through the coming holidays,
and through the coming New Year. Love always, Janet xoxo
New fashion release NEWS! Let’s see now… I am currently working on a new fashion release. Let me tell you just a little bit about it. First, I’m not sure of the release date! I would love to release it this coming Sunday, but one of my supplies are delayed so I’m not sure if I’ll be able to finish them before this weekend. I’ll keep you posted.
About the fashion? There are only 44 sets made because I’ve used up all the main fabric supply. So, there is no waiting list. This fashion set is not holiday related but can keep the winter’s chill off. That’s all for now! I’ll try to drop more hints on Friday.
Special notice: There will be a postal rate increase for the US only. New rates will be posted soon.
Wishing you a wonderful & blessed “Thanksgiving” holiday. And to everyone may the rest of your week be beautiful & bright! Lots of love, Janet xoxo
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November 15, 2020. Happy Sunday!!
Hope you’re having a nice weekend! The sun is shinning here in Bowie! That always makes me smile!
I’ve finished the last of the remaining “Sunflower n’ the Bumblebee” orders, emails will be sent shortly to those who continue to be on the wait list. I also have some extra “Sunflower n’ the Bumblebee” sets and I’ve added them to the Fashion Avenue Boutique page. YAY!!
What’s next? Something’s in the making! I’ll post more information next weekend! Until then, wishing you all a beautiful & happy week! Thank you again for everything!! God bless! Much love, Jxoxo
November 8th, 2020. Good evening!
Hope you had a nice Sunday! Weather here in Bowie, was beautiful with lots of sun!
I've added two more "Lovely n' Leopard" dress sets to the inventory on the "Fashion Avenue Boutique" page. Thanks a bunch!
November 6th, 2020. Happy Friday, everyone!!
There’s lots of sunshine here in Bowie today and I’m loving it! Planning on popping in my Hallmark, Signed, Sealed & Delivered DVD’s and get to sewing! HA!
I have several Sunflower n’ the Bumblebee dress sets ready to ship, and extra Lovely n’ Leopard ready to ship. I'll be sending emails to those on the waiting list Saturday or Sunday. I haven’t completed all the fashion orders for the Sunflower n’ Bumblebee sets, so if you don’t receive an email over the weekend, that just means your fashion is still in making process and should be completed by next weekend.
New fashion update. Currently at this time there is no new fashion release information. Stay tuned.
May you enjoy your Friday, and have a fun filled weekend despite all the craziness around us lately!
Love you all! Janet
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Happy Saturday!! October 24th, 2020
Surprise!! As promised, I'll be bringing you “Sunflower n’ the Bumblebee.”
Release date: Sunday, October 25th, 2020
Time: 2:00pm Central Time (Texas time)
Where: on the “Fashion Avenue Boutique” web-page.
See the Fashion Avenue Boutique page for more information.
See you soon!! xoxo
Happy Saturday! Great news! I finished our next fashion release yesterday! YAY!!
More information & photos will be posted later this afternoon/evening & I’ll send a newsletter out too.
FYI: The release date & time will be Sunday, (tomorrow) October 24th, at 2:00pm central time (Texas time.)
Have fun & enjoy the day! Chat more soon! Love, Janet xo
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October 19, 2020.
Good morning! Happy October!! Its 47 degrees & cloudy here in Bowie, Texas.
Okay! Okay, so I know it’s a little late to be offering sometime for Halloween. (Packaging will be in Halloween theme.)
Although, we could consider my next fashion release a sort of, kind of, costume… And, perfect for Fall! I did leave a hint weeks ago somewhere on the website what was coming next. HA!
That being said, I continue to work night & day to bring you our next release sometime over this upcoming weekend. I’m really pulling for late Saturday, but that’s only if everything is completed on by this Thursday. I’ll post more information this Thursday. Have an awesome week! Chat more soon! Love always, Janet xoxo
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Happy Friday! October 9th, 2020.
Sold! Thank you! Adding (2) extra Lovely n’ Leopard dress sets to the inventory on the Fashion Avenue Boutique page.
No new information to report on our new fashion design release.
Enjoy your day & have a wonderful weekend. Lots of love, Janet xo
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October 3rd, 2020. Happy Saturday!
Great news! For those waiting for their “Lovely n’ Leopard” fashion dress set.
They all have been completed & they are ready to ship. Emails notifications will be sent out today.
Shipping date will be Monday, October 5th, 2020. YAY!! Chat more soon!
Enjoy your weekend!! Love, Janet
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September 27th, 2020. Hello my friends! Happy Sunday!
I have to tell you I’m a wee bit behind on everything. First, it started on my birthday (17th) when my husband Mike threw me a surprise birthday party. AND, our eldest son, Daniel from Vermont came home to visit as a surprise gift for his mama!! Let me say, please don’t surprise your mama like this, it increases the heart rate. I thought I was going to die! Best gift ever though!! Everything was amazing! From the friends, family, food, flowers, even the cake, which I might add was in some resembles of our Lovely ‘n Leopard dress & delicious too!!! HA!!
Daniel & I spent the remaining week playing catch up (it was awesome), while our youngest son Joey got engaged to a beautiful lady named Sarah. Sarah has two children, a boy & a girl! That’s not all folks!!! Sarah and Joey plan to marry this coming Friday. Now, after they marry it will increase the size of my grandchildren from 2 to 4!! So, I have Carson & Alex, and soon Adan & Addie! All the children get along so happily and the couple are crazy about each other. We are so happy for them!
Not finished yet!! SURPRISE, this week Mike’s two brothers Eddie from South Carolina, & Tommy from Georgia are coming for a visit! They’ve never been here before!! “Welcome to Texas” guys! I’m going to be whipping up a Texas barbecue feast of brisket, smoked sausage & ribs, beans, coleslaw, potato salad, sweet tea & beer & dessert is still up in the air at the moment. Oh… So much to do, so little time!!
Speaking about time!! Yes, my timing is a little off with those Lovely ‘n Leopard dress sets, however I’m really hope to have them ready to ship sometime this week. Thank you so much for hanging in here with me and for your patience.
Oh, I must not forget!! The coming new fashion release for October is still in the designing phase, and gathering supplies. I will keep you posted on my progress once its official & fully into production.
Wishing everything a beautiful Sunday & a wonderful a fun week!!
Chat more soon! Love always, Janet xoxo
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Coming Soon!!! Lovely n' Leopard
New fashion dress set “Lovely n’ Leopard” releasing this Sunday, September 13th at 2:00pm central (Texas) time on the “Fashion Avenue Boutique page.
See photos on the "Fashion Avenue Boutique" page.
See you soon!
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September 6th, 2020. Happy Labor Day Weekend! Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday!
I’ve been quietly working on our next fashion set and getting closer to releasing it. Here is a list of colors I’ve been working with to give you an ideal. Earth, caramel, nutmeg, bone, leopard & ivory then, working with mocha, light ecru, gold, black & Aztec leather colors. Sound exciting?
If all goes well, I’ll release it next Saturday, Sunday, Sept. 13th. More information, & photos & newsletter coming soon!
Enjoy your holiday & have a great week! Love always, Janet xoxo
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August 16th, 2020. Happy Sunday!!
I’m going to be adding (2) Flowers in the Sun & (1) Golden Celebration that have not been claimed to our inventory.
All emails for the extra “Simply Vintage” sets have been sent out today too! YAY!! Moving along…
Have an awesome Sunday!! xoxo
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August 6th, 2020 Happy National Root Beer Float Day!
“Simply Vintage,” photos have been posted on the Home page & the Fashion Avenue Boutique page. Sending a Newsletter out with all the details! Thanks again for allowing me to share my creations with you. Enjoy your evening! See you Saturday! Love, Janet xoxo
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Happy Wednesday! Okay, it’s been decided! Next fashion “Simply Vintage,” will be released this Saturday, August 8th at 12:00pm, Central Texas time. YAY!!
Enjoy the rest of your week! Much Love, Janet xoxo
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Happy Sunday & Happy National Friendship Day!
Great news!! I’ve narrowed down the next fashion release date! YAY!! Either next Saturday or Sunday… I’ll post the time & date here on Wednesday, and have a newsletter sent out on Thursday with all the information.
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday & have a great week! Thanks for everything!! Chat more soon!
Be safe & be well! Love always, Janet xoxo 8/2/2020
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Happy August 1st
Can you believe summer is nearly over?
Hope everyone is staying well. Mike took an unplanned two-week vacation so it’s been really hard to get any dolly fun done around here! LOL!! He’s back at work, and Janet’s been playing non-stop in her sewing room trying to bring you the latest design.
Last time around, I talked about having an unique piece of vintage fabric for my next design. I have never seen fabric like this. It’s a vintage 1950s looped ribbon brocade in ivory color (as advertised by the Seller). Since this fabric is very limited, I’ll only have enough for 55 sets.
I haven’t been able to decided on the release date yet, but I can say it could be as early as Tuesday, August 4th late afternoon, or as late as next Saturday morning. Should it be as early as next Tuesday, I’ll send a newsletter out to you late tomorrow night.
Thank you always for your patience’s, more information coming soon!!
Have an awesome weekend!!
It’s was actually 66 degrees here this morning! Just beautiful! Hope your day is beautiful too!!
Much love & hugs, Janet xoxoxo
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July 10th, 2020. Happy Friday!
I just added (1) extra Caramel Fluff fur coat set to the inventory on the Fashion Avenue Boutique Page. Last one! Come and get it!!
No other fashions available at this time. If I have any unclaimed "Flowers in the Sun" fashions I'll posted them to the inventory next weekend. Always more fashions to come!
Have a great Friday & a wonderful weekend!! Stay safe & be well! Love, Jxoxo
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Happy Thursday! July 9th, 2020
Hope you had a great 4th of July weekend!
Great news for those waiting for the extra “Flowers in the Sun” fashion dress set. They have been completed & they are ready to ship. YAY! Email will be sent out to the waiting list members with a special link to purchase their fashion set.
Enjoy the rest of your week & have a great weekend! Post more soon! Be well! Love, Janet xxxx
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Happy Sunday! June 28, 2020.
All the extra “Mother of Pearls” fashion sets have been completed & notices are being sent to those still on the waiting list for it. If you haven’t received an email notification and are still interested in this fashion set please let me know. I have (1) extra Mother of Pearls & (1) extra Caramel Fluff.
The extra “Flowers in the Sun” will go into production tomorrow. I’ll let you know when they are completed & ready to ship.
I’ll keep you posted on the next new fashion release right here. It’s another special fashion. The fabric is like no other ever used before! I’ll tell you more about it in the next coming weeks.
Enjoy your Sunday and have a great week!
Thank you all so much for your continued support, especially through these most challenging times. Stay safe & be well! Lots of love, always, Janet xxxx
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Flowers in the Sun will be releasing tomorrow
(Sunday) June 21st at 3pm central Texas time on the "Fashion Avenue Boutique" web-page.
See y'all tomorrow! xoxo
Great news! Coming soon! “Flowers in the Sun!”
If all goes well, it’ll be released this Sunday, June 21st at 3:00pm central Texas time. I’ll post more information tomorrow (Saturday).
Have an awesome day! Xoxo
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Sunday, June 14, 2020. Great NEWS!!!
For those still waiting and hoping for the Mother of Pearls fashion set. The ivory wool boucle fabric arrived and I just opened it. To my surprise, it’s actually the perfect match! Unbelievable! I would have never imagined it to be the same fabric in a million years!! Doing the happy dance!! So, to hope to finish those sets up and if there’s any extra sets left, I’ll add them to the inventory.
New fashion release coming soon! It’s not fully completed so, no release date yet.
Thanks so much for allowing me to share my creations with you. More to come!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend & have a great week!
Stay safe & stay healthy! J xoxo
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June 7th 2020. Happy Sunday! I hope your able to get out and enjoy the weekend!
Great news for those still on the waiting list for the “Caramel Fluff” fur coat sets! I received the fur fabric last week and just finished packing them for shipping. YAY! As for the remaining extra Mother of Pearls sets, I still haven’t received any replacement fabric for the jackets yet. I’m not even sure once it arrives that it will match since the actual fabric used in the jacket was from a vintage fabric seller. We’ll just have to wait and see and hope for the best!
I’ve made some extra “Golden Celebration” Dawn’s 50th gown sets and I’ll be adding them to the inventory. This will be the last call for this gown set. Limited Edition 100. I will also be adding a few extra “Caramel Fluff” sets too. This will be the last call for this set too.
Next new fashion release date is still pending. Stay tuned here for more information.
Wishing you & your family a safe & healthy week ! Lots of love, Janet xx
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Good morning! Happy Wednesday! May 27th, 2020.
Here to post the latest!
Thank you for your concerns, we are all doing good!
Yes, we had a EF1 tornado come through Bowie, Friday night. Tore up the town! Looks like a war zone. Lots of trees down, windows blown out, and roofs torn off. Damaged approximately 50 businesses, and 200 homes.
The electricity was restored within hours. Mike & I only had minimum property damage. A big tree came down in our back yard which took down the side privacy fence.
It was a wicked night & a wicked storm though! Sirens kept going off! The noise level was high, with the hail, winds & rain!
No loss of life! We were truly blessed! Thank God!
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FASHION NEWS OF THE DAY!
Okay, so, as for the extra “Caramel Fluff” fur coat sets.
I’m still waiting on the extra fur to arrive. It’s been 3 weeks! Good news is… it has been shipped and should arrive by the end of the week. I'll post again once it arrives!
Mother of Pearls, news! Last week, I was working hard to making all the extra MOP outfits that were needed. All the pieces to this fashion were made (skirts, purses, hats, scarves) and all that was left to do was to make the jackets. Well, Friday I was drawing out the jackets needed and I could only get to #22. I needed 30. Anyone who requested an extra MOP I had to put on hold. I’m not sure I’ll be able to complete (8) of those now. However, I did find some ivory bouche fabric online and ordered it.
Hopefully it will match! We shall see!
I do have 22 MOP sets completed & ready to ship. Emails will be sent out today. YAY!
New fashion release date not available at this time but it is in the works!
I’ll post more info late next week on my progress.
Wishing you a great day! Enjoy the rest of your week! Stay happy & healthy!
Much love, Janet xxxx
Monday, May 25th.
Happy Memorial Day! Honoring those who died in the service of our country.
Wishing you & yours a wonderful, & safe holiday!
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FYI: I'll post some fashion news on Wednesday 5/27/20. I am still working on the extra Mother of Pearls sets. Also, the fur fabric for the remaining Caramel Fluff sets has not arrived. Chat more soon! Have fun! Love, Janet xoxo
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Saturday. May 16th. Wishing everyone a great weekend! It's been raining here all day! I hope the sun is shining where you're at. Like I mentioned earlier this week, I do have most of the "Caramel Fluff" sets completed & ready to ship. Email notices will go out on Sunday. I still have about a dozen more CF sets to make, and they've been delayed due to supply shortage. Once the additional fur arrives I'll schedule the remaining CF into production. I'll continue to keep you posted.
Good news! I was able to complete (10) Mother of Pearls sets. Those emails will go out on Sunday too. I hope to have the remaining MOP orders finished by next Saturday too.
Wishing you all a very good week!
Thank you all for keeping me busy, especially during these most critical & changeling health times. I pray that God keep you & your loved ones safe & healthy.
Be safe & be well!
All my love, Janet xxxxoo
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Wednesday, May 13th, 2020
Great news! For those who have been patiently waiting on the waiting list since April for the “Caramel Fluff,” fur coat set, they are completed & ready to ship. YAY!! Email notices should be going out by the end of this week.
More news, for some who went on the waiting list in May for the same fashion, “Caramel Fluff,” I will have some of those completed & ready to ship by the end of today, and email notices will go out too by the end of this week. However, I did run out of fur to meet all the waiting list orders for the Caramel Fluff. A fabric order was placed last week, but it could take a few weeks before I receive it. I’ll keep you posted.
FYI: Waiting list orders for “Mother of Pearls.” They will begin to go into production tomorrow (Thursday).
Next fashions!! No new fashion release for this week. I’ll keep you posted.
Thank you all for keeping me busy, especially during these most critical & changeling health times. I pray that God keep you & your loved ones safe & healthy. Love always, Janet xxxx
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Sunday, May 10th, 2020
Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there!
May your day be filled with lots of love!
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May 1st, 2020 Happy Mayday!! Can't believe we're in the month of May already! Where did the time go? Before you know it, it'll be December! YIKES! Not to fast!
Below is a sneak peek at the supplies I've been working with for our next fashion set.
Fabrics used starting from the bottom left, satin, merino wool blend felt, wool blend boucle, habutae, suede, and tulle in colors of butter cream, meringue, ivory & linen. Silver flower beads with pearls, and brooch filled with rhinestones & pearls.
New Fashion release will be this Sunday, May 3rd, at 3:00pm central Texas time. Tomorrow I will be taking photos, working the website, and sending out a Newsletter. More information to come!
Enjoy your Friday!! See you soon! Love, Janet xoxoxo
April 30th. Happy Thursday!
I want to say an extra “thank you” for all of your continued support for me & my creations.
Especially during these trying times. I’m so thankful for all of you.
May you and your family stay safe & stay healthy.
Dolly news:
The extra “Caramel Fluff” fur coat sets are still in the making. I just received extra supplies needed to fill all the orders. I’m looking at having them all ready to ship by May 16th. Thank you for your patience.
There will be a new fashion release this Sunday.
I will have more information to post tomorrow (Friday.) Stay tuned!!!
Have a beautiful & fun day!
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Monday, April 13th. A new fashion fur coat set is releasing today. It’s just being added to the inventory on the Fashion Avenue Boutique page. There is only 15 sets completed & ready to ship. There in a waiting list form on the “Caramel Fluff,” fashion page. If your interested in this fur coat set, just complete this form.
FYI: I am working on new fashions, Not ready for release. Maybe ready by the end of this month, first part of next month. I'll keep you posted here!
Wishing you a happy week! Be safe & be well!
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April 12th, 2020! Happy Easter!
May the renewal of life at Easter bring new blessings of love,
hope, peace, good health & happiness to you and your loved ones.
Wishing you a beautiful day and a beautiful week!
Be safe & be well!
Love, Janet xoxo
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April 4th, 2020! Happy Palm Sunday!
As Holy Week begins, may you & your loved ones continue to stay safe & stay healthy. xx
Great news! For all that have been on the waiting list for the latest, “Golden Celebration!” They have all been completed & are ready to ship! HURRAY! Email notices should be sending out today. I’ll add extra sets to the fashion page as well.
FYI: I may add a new fur coat set to the inventory this week but no new fashion set will be released and no newsletter. Maybe something new after Easter! I’ll keep you posted!
Wishing all a beautiful day & a beautiful week! Love, Janet xxxx
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March 30th, 2020. Happy Monday, Everyone! I do hope you & your families are all well! It’s certainly a trying time for everyone around the world! My supply chain is running slower then normal, so please hang in there with me, as I wait on supplies to arrive so I can finish the extra “Golden Celebration” 50th Anniversary gown sets.
FYI: No new fashion sets will be released this week. Hoping to have most of the waiting orders finished up by the weekend if my crown supply arrives in time.
Chat more soon! Be safe & well!! Love, Janet
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As promised my next special creation to commemorate
Dawn’s 50th anniversary celebration.
Come & join in the celebration!
“Golden Celebration”
Date: Sunday, March 22nd, 2020
Time: 3:00pm central time (Texas time)
Where: Fashion Avenue Boutique page
http://www.janetsdolls.com/fashionavenue.html
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Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Dublin Nights by Janet Caudle 2005 ???
May your troubles be less,
and your blessings be more.
And nothing but happiness,
come through your door.
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Happy Friday the 13th.
I’ve always wanted to release a new fashion on Friday the 13th.
Don’t’ worry, it’s not this Friday the 13th. HA!!
However, I am adding some extra “Arctic Ice,” to the inventory. Sold out! Thank you!
This is probably the last of the Arctic Ice for now. If needed, I may make a few more later this year for those requesting it.
Next fashion release will also be commemorating Dawn’s 50th birthday celebration.
More to come!
Lots of love & hugs, Janet ❤️
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March 10th, 2020. Happy Tuesday!
I was able to get the remaining waiting list emails sent yesterday. All is good!! YAY! I will be adding a few Arctic Ice sets to the inventory on Friday. I’m working on the next production. More information to come. Enjoy the rest of your week!
Lots of love & hugs, Janet ❤️
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Happy Sunday!! Just a quick update!
I wasn’t able to send all the emails out today to the waiting list members. If you haven’t received a “ready to ship” notice, you should be receiving one tomorrow. I’ll keep you posted! Enjoy the rest of your evening. Thanks again, Janet xxx
March 7, 2020. Happy Saturday!
Great news! For those waiting patiently for your, “Sparkle ‘n Shine, or Sweet Champagne, or Arctic Ice,” they are completed and ready to ship!! HURRAY!! I’ll send out emails on Sunday with a special link for you claim your fashions.
Have a great weekend! Love, Janet xx
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March 4th, 2020. Happy Wednesday!
News update on the waiting list fashion orders for the “Sparkle ‘n Shine, Sweet Champagne & Arctic Ice.” The are still in the production and packing stages. Emails should be going out sometime over the weekend, and shipping date will be Monday, March 9th.
No new fashion releases for this week!
Enjoy the rest of your week! Much love, Janet
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March 1st, 20202 Happy Sunday!
Gosh, I just can’t believe we’re in March already!! Yikes! Time is flying by to quickly around here!! Looking forward to the Spring!
Just a little message to bring you up to date. I’m still working on the extra “Sweet Champagne” gown sets. I’m hoping to have them all completed by Wednesday and ready to ship next weekend.
Those also waiting for the extra “Sparkle ‘n Shine, & Arctic Snow” sets. They were completed last week, and still in the packaging stage. I should have everything packed any ready to ship out by next weekend or the following Monday.
I’ll post more information on Wednesday!
Have an awesome week!! Love, Janet xoxo
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Happy Wednesday! February 26th, 2020.
The extra “Sparkle ‘n Shine” gown sets have been completed. I was only able to make 10 more sets as expected. The are currently waiting to packed for shipping.
I start on the extra “Sweet Champagne,” and there was enough fabric to make all waiting list orders. YAY! So long as I don't make any mistakes along the way.
There should be a few extra "Arctic Ice" sets. I'll post more inform about that on Sunday.
Here’s the total edition:
Sparkle ‘n Shine, limited edition 40
Sweet Champagne, limited edition 65
No new fashions scheduled to release this week!
Thanks again for all your support! Enjoy the rest of your week!
Lots of love, Janet xoxo
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Happy Sunday! February 23th, 2020.
Hoping most of you have received your new fashion/fashions from the last weekend’s show.
I’ve started on the waiting list fashion orders. I’m having to retire the “Sweet Champagne’” dress set too. The new dye lot color for the champagne satin is much darker than the original satin I used to create this design. I should have enough my original champagne satin to complete the current waiting list orders for the gown set.
Thank you all so much for hanging in here with me and being patience while I complete your fashion orders.
Let’s see… Anything new this week? Nothing new yet, but I’ll keep you posted!!
Have a beautiful & fun week! Stay safe & happy! Much love, Janet
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Breaking NEWS!
Releasing Sunday, February 16th at 3:00pm central Texas time.
Sparkle 'n Shine, and Sweet Champagne fashion gown sets.
Where: Fashion Avenue Boutique page
Come & see the show!
Thanks a bunch! Love, Janet xoxo
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
Hope your receiving lots of love today!
My Valentine’s Day got off to a wonderful start. My two handsome grandsons Carson & Alex showed up with a big heart shaped box of chocolates, a beautiful Valentine’s Day card, and a big lovable teddy bear!! HA!! Mike brought me a big vase of red roses, and made me breakfast! What more can a gal asked for?
Now, all I need to do is get me & Mike registered for this year’s Dawn convention! Ha!
Okay, okay!! I know, I know!! The million-dollar question is, when is our next fashion release?? Maybe, this coming Sunday!! Hoping to have something more definite to tell you tomorrow.
Thanks a bunch for hanging in here with me!! More to come…
Lots of love, Janet xoxo
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February 2nd, 2020. Happy Super Bowl Sunday & Happy Ground Hog Day!!
Great News! For those of you on the wait list for the “Snow Ruby” & “Arctic Ice,” they have been completed & ready to ship!! YAY!! Emails will be going out shortly!!
Snow Ruby, has retired, however if there are any extra leftover from the wait list, I’ll add them next weekend to the inventory along with extra Arctic Ice sets.
New fashions to come, no promises, but maybe around the weekend of February 15th.
I’ll keep you posted right here!!
Wishing you all a beautiful week! Stay warm!
Lots of dolly love, Janet xoxo
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January 25th. Good morning! Happy Saturday!
Your little “Holiday Shopper” and “Arctic Ice” should be arriving soon. All fashions were shipped on Tuesday as scheduled.
Currently I am working on the waiting list orders for the “Snow Ruby” dress set & extra “Arctic Ice” orders. Planning on them to be completed by next weekend. I’ll keep you posted.
Any new fashion releases for 2020 are still in the creating stages, but when production begins, I’ll let you know!
Wishing you a very fun filled weekend! Stay happy & stay warm!
Thanks a million for all your support
Love much, Janet
PS. I apologies for being a little slow on emails this week.
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Another Sunday update!!
FYI: The "Arctic Ice" was released to the Fashion Avenue Boutique! Thanks!
Emails were sent out today to those on the waiting list for Holiday Shopper. If you did not receive an email there was not enough supplies to make more, as stated in your email correspondence with me. There was enough to make 29 extra sets. If for some reason any collector is no longer interest in their set, I will offer it to the next collector on the waiting list. Hope this helps!
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Jan. 19,2020. Good morning! Happy Sunday!
Wanted to let you know I’m still in the packaging process this morning. Just as soon as this process has been completed, I will begin to send emails out for the Holiday Shopper.
Arctic Ice should also be released to the website some time today, once I finish all the Holiday Shopper emails & daily emails. Thanks for hanging in here with me!
Have a beautiful Sunday! Chat more soon!
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Saturday! 1/18/2020: Great NEWS!!
I just finished the extra Holiday Shopper fashion sets! YAY!! I'll be packaging them up along with the Arctic Ice today. Once I complete the packaging process, I'll bring you up to date again. Not sure when the Arctic Ice will hit the website. Probably early tomorrow!!
Just received the extra supplies to make the extra Snow Ruby dress sets. They should go into production next Thursday. I'll keep you posted here!
We still haven't rung the New Year in yet with a new fashion for 2020!
Is there something elegant in the works?
Oh, and I received the most beautiful piece (5 yards, plenty to go around) of black, red & ivory) Italian wool blend hounds-tooth fabric. It’s in a teeny tiny scale. I can’t wait to put that into production.
I’ve also received many requests for more fur coat sets too. Thank you! I do have plenty of supplies for more colors!!
Just so many ideals, with so little time!!
Thanks a million for hanging in here with me!!
Have a wonderful day!! Janet xoxo
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1/12/2020: Good morning & Happy Sunday!
Here's the latest! The waiting list "Holiday Shopper's" have gone into production. YAY! And, instead of having enough supplies to only make 23/25 I was able to have enough to make 29. Awesome! That's makes a few more people very happy. Pushing for them to be completed & ready to ship the weekend of the 18th.
Also, the supplies to make the extra "Snow Ruby's" have been ordered. The supplies should start arriving sometime this coming week. I'll let you know when they go into production.
The little "Arctic Ice" I mention last week. Once I get them packaged I'll just add them to the website inventory. No newsletter will be sent. Not to worry, if you miss out I can always make more. I'll tell you more about this piece when I add it to the inventory.
What’s coming after that?? I’ll keep you posted!
Wishing everyone a fun-filled week! Much love, Janet
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UPDATE: Tuesday 1/7/2020. Great news!
All the Snow Ruby dress sets were shipped yesterday. So, be on the lookout for them.
The extra "Holiday Shopper's" go into production this Wednesday. Again, please know there's not enough supplies to make everyone on the waiting list this fashion set. Once the "Holiday Shopper's" are completed & ready to ship, the extra Snow Ruby's will go into production.
In the meantime be on the lookout for "Arctic Ice." I'll tell you a little about this one in the coming days.
As always more to come! Enjoy the rest of your week!
Thank you again for everything!
Much love, Janet xoxo
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Saturday, January 4th update:
Snow Ruby coming soon!
Sunday, January 5th! Time: 2:00pm central Texas time!
Where: On the Fashion Avenue Boutique page!
Have fun! See you soon! xoxo
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Friday!! January 3rd, 2020. Great NEWS!! I just finished the "Snow Ruby" fashion set!! YES!!! I'm off to start packing them. I'll do photos tomorrow (Saturday) and post on the website! A First to Know Newsletter should be going out tomorrow too!! If all goes well the release date will be Sunday, January 5th. I'll post more information soon!!
Have an awesome day!!
Love, Janet
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December 31st, 2019.
Happy New Year’s Eve!
May the New Year bring you lots of love, good health & happiness!
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Latest fashion updates:
Since I haven’t been able to release “Snow Ruby,” by the end of this end, I’ve decided to start a Winterfest collection. Snow Ruby being the first in the series. HA!
Thanks for hanging in here with me! I am getting closer to completing the Snow Ruby sets. Once they all are completed & ready to ship I’ll post more information.
Also, for those on the waiting list for the “Holiday Shopper.” They haven’t gone into production yet, but when they do I’ll post more information here.
Have an awesome New Year’s! See you next year!
Lots of love, Janet xxxx
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Happy Friday the 13th!!
I just added 3 extra Witches Brew costume sets to the inventory!! Thank you!!
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Holiday Shopper 2019
Releasing Tuesday, December 10th at 12:00pm Central Texas Time. View more information & photos on the Fashion Avenue Boutique page. See you soon!! Love, J xxxxoooo
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Sunday, December 8th.
Just finished packing my handmade Louis Vuitton shopping bags.
Could this mean a new fashion release could be coming very soon? Stay tuned!
Have fun! Love, Janet xoxo
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November 29th. Happy Friday! I just added (3) extra Witches Brew costume dress sets to the inventory!
Thanks a bunch! Enjoy your holiday! Love, Janet xoxoxo
I'll be heading to JoAnn Fabric's & Hobby Lobby in Denton, Texas on Black Friday!! YAY!
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November 27th. Wishing you & your family a wonderful & blessed Thanksgiving holiday!
November 27th. FYI: Currently there are no new fashion releases!
I have some extra Witches Brew sets that I will add to the inventory on Friday.
Have a beautiful day!
Lots of love, Janet xoxoxo
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November 18th. Happy Monday! Great news!
I've finished another batch of "Witches Brew" sets. YAY! More emails will be sent later today!
FYI: No new fashion release news yet.
Enjoy your day! xoxo Janet
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November 15th. Happy Friday! Great NEWS! The first batch of waiting list "Witches Brew" fashion costume sets have been completed & are ready to ship! YAY!! Email notices will be sent out some time this morning! Thanks again! Have an awesome Friday and a beautiful weekend! Chat more soon! Lots of dolly love, Jxxxxx
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November 7th, 2019. Happy Thursday!!!
Hot off the press!! Coming soon new costume release "Witches Brew."
Release date & time! Tomorrow! Friday, Nov. 8th at 12:00pm (noon) Central Texas time.
Where at the Fashion Avenue Boutique page.
Thanks a bunch! Have fun! See you soon! xoxo
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11-1-2019. Just added one Sapphires n' Snowflakes dress set to the inventory on the Fashion Avenue Boutique page. Thanks again!
November 1st, 2019. Happy Friday! Hope you had a spooky Halloween!
Sorry I missed y'all yesterday. I did create an awesome witches costume set. It's a must have!
Currently there are not many in production.
Once I figure out how to proceed I'll let you know and post more information next week.
Chat more soon!
Have a fun weekend!
Much love, Janet xoxoxo
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October 27th, 2019. Happy Sunday!
I'm going to be adding some extra Sapphires n' Snowflake dress sets & Bloomin' Blues dress sets along with some pearl jewelry sets to the Fashion Avenue Boutique page shortly!
Gee what's next?? Currently there are no new releases.
I will keep you posted!! Thanks a bunch!
Have a great Sunday! Love, Janet xxx
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October 23rd, 2019. Happy Wednesday!!
YAY! I have all the extra "Sapphires n' Snowflakes" packed and ready to ship! I'll be sending out emails shortly!
I'll add some extra sets to the inventory on the Fashion Avenue Boutique over the weekend.
Have a great day!! Thanks for everything!
Love & hugs, Janet xoxo
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October 21st! Happy Monday!!
So, I’ve been working hard making all the extra “Sapphires n’ Snowflake” dress sets. If you are currently on the waiting list you should be receiving an email this week. I have them all completed now but I still have to package them for shipping.
Now, about having a Halloween season fashion set… Long story short! I’ve been patiently waiting for some special fabric to arrive from Asia. Looks like it could take another month. I did put something else on the table but I can’t promise you anything at this time!! My husband has medical procedures this week and my ex daughter- in- law is going out of the country for a week and so my grandson’s will be here with me this week too!!
Dolly’s take me away!! LOL!!
Have a fun week!! Chat more soon! Lots of love, Janet
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Monday, 3pm update!
Just wanted to let y'all know that the Ebay Seller had corrected the (2) listing. All is good!! Hope this helps! Love, Janet xoxoxo
October 21st! Happy Monday!!
First I have to say... I was on Ebay leaving feedback for a Seller, and a photo of one of my older gowns appeared there. I was like.... Wow!! That looks like my gown!! Cool it was but then I found the Seller also had listed 2 other items claiming they were "Janet outfits." Y'all they are not mine! I contacted the Seller, not sure what will come of it. Please know it doesn’t bother me that someone has to sell their Janet outfit BUT, what really sets me off is folks selling items and claiming they are mine! That's dishonest & could be fraudulent. So please beware of those selling my fashions, because they could be misleading and not mine at all.
October 10th. Happy Thursday y'all!! I'm back!!
We had an amazing time at the Dawn convention in Newport Beach, Calif. this year!! Vicki, her family & friends did an amazing presentation! Just amazing!! If you've never been to a Dawn convention before you should consider making it to at least one! Seeing friends again, and meeting new ones!! There's nothing else like it!! Fun!! Fun!! And more FUN!! :)
Have a fun day!! Back to replying to e's!!
Much love, Janet xoxox
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September 26th, 2019. Great news!!
"Sapphires n’ Snowflakes" fashion dress set releasing tomorrow!
Date: Friday, September 27th, 2019
Time: 3pm central time (Texas time)
Where: Fashion Avenue Boutique page
http://www.janetsdolls.com/fashionavenue.html
See you soon! Much love, Janet xxx
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August 30th, 2019. Happy Friday!! Great news!! Soon to be released!! End of summer fashion set. For your consideration "Bloomin' Blues." You will find a photo of it on the "home" page. This is a 4 piece fashion dress set which includes the hat, purse, dress & flowered gift bag.
Release date: Saturday (tomorrow) August 31st at 3:00pm Central Texas time.
My little Peggy Pooch prop to match is on its way. Once she arrives I will photograph her with my "Bloomin' Blues" for you to see just encase you want Peggy to make you one. :)
I know most of you are on holiday this weekend, and some are keeping a close eye on Hurricane Dorian (currently a Cat 3) heading towards Florida. My thoughts & prayers are to everyone in the path of this hurricane.
Have fun & stay safe! See you soon! Much love, Janet
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August 27, 2019: Good morning!! Happy Tuesday!! Great news!!! Coming soon!!!
"Bloomin' Blues!!" I think this adorable fashion is a good way to end the summer and move into the fall. So keep an eye out!! More information to follow.
After "Bloomin' Blues," I'm hope to release my creation of Barbie's Gay Parisienne 1959, marking 60 years for Barbie & me. :) We shall see!
I'll be heading out to this years Dawn Convention being held in Newport Beach, Ca at the end of September. I can't wait to see y'all!!
Have an awesome day!! I'm off to get some sewing done & enjoy the Texas thundershowers this morning!!! :) Much love, Janet xxxx
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August 18th. Wishing everyone a great Sunday. Just wanted to pop in to let you know I'm just about finished with all the extra "Smooth Sailing" dress sets. Notices should be going out to waiting list members later today. If I have any extra's I will add them to the online inventory on the Fashion Avenue Boutique page.
Have a great week! Stay cool! Lots of Love, Janet xxxx
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Tuesday, August 6th! Breaking News! "Smooth Sailing" will be releasing tomorrow (Wednesday) at 1pm Central (Texas) time at the Fashion Avenue Boutique page. Some extra "Stars & Stripes" will be added than too!!
See you soon!
Love & hugs, Janet xxxx
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August 5th! Coming soon! "Smooth Sailing." Release date maybe Wednesday??
More information coming soon. Enjoy the rest of your day!
Love, Janet xoxo
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August 2nd! Happy Friday!! I'm working on a fashion set called "Smooth Sailing." I'll post more information once they are ready to ship, and send out a newsletter to all. Wishing y'all a great weekend! See you soon!
Love, Janet xxxxxx
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July 15th! Happy Monday! Popping in to let you know I'm still working on the extra "Stars & Stripes" fashion dress sets. Should have them all completed by Tuesday, Wednesday at the latest. Wishing everything a great week! Chat more soon!
Love, Janet xxxx
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Sold! Thank you! July 9th. An extra "Sweet Dreams" pajama set has been added to the inventory.
You can find it on the Fashion Avenue Boutique page. Thank you!
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Surprise! Surprise!! Happy 4th of July!! It’s almost the stroke of midnight… Wonder what I’ll do to celebrate? Barbecue with family & friends! Gee… What else can I do? I know, release a little “Stars & Stripes” to help in this celebration.
The last time I released a fashion for 4th of July was in 2003. A navy gown called Miss Independence. I’ve been looking for a photo to this gown forever. Still haven’t found one yet. If you should have one and would love to share it with us, that would be awesome!
I have 22 of these little dress sets completed & ready to ship. You can find them listed on the “Unexpected Fashion Sales” page.
Since today is a holiday, I won’t begin the packing process until Friday.
Thank you so much for your continued support & friendship!
Wishing you & your family a beautiful, blessed & safe holiday!! Lots of love, Janet xoxo
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Friday, June 28th. Great news! All the extra "Lady in Pink, & Sweet Dreams" fashion sets for those on the waiting list are ready to ship!! Yahooo!! Emails to be sent shortly. If there's any fashion sets leftover I'll add them to the inventory next week. Have a great Friday and a wonderful weekend! Love, Janet xxx
FYI: Stars & Stripes ????
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Sweet Pink Summer Collection coming soon!
Date: Friday, June 21st, 2019
Time: 10am central time (Texas time)
Where: Fashion Avenue Boutique page
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Karl William Schneider, "Bill"
Hello my friends. I have some sad news. We have lost a cherish friend, and artist last Tuesday June 11th.
I first met Bill in 2003 on Ebay when I selling my Dawn/Pippa fashions. We shared our love Dawn, our love for painting, and we enjoyed sharing tips back and forth. Bill has been to all our fashion shows. Like most of you, I will miss him so very much.
Rest in Peace my Forever Friend.
http://hosting-25523.tributes.com/obituary/show/Karl-William-Schneider-107195084
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June 19th. Happy Wednesday!! Coming soon! "Lady in Pink," and "Sweet Dreams." More information to follow soon!! xoxo
6/6/2019, (3) extra "Midnight Bloom," & (1) extra Lady of Mystery have been added to the inventory along with a some pink pearl jewelry sets. They are on the "Unexpected Fashion Sales" page. Sold! Thank you! xoxo
Next fashion release is unknown at this time but it will be "Lady in Pink, along with a bedtime fashion set. WooHOO!!!
I'll keep you posted right here!! More information to come!
Thanks a bunch! xoxo
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May 30th. Happy Thursday!!
Hope everyone is having a wonderful week! Just wanted to pop-in to let you know I have completed all the extra fashion orders for the Midnight Bloom. Emails will be going out to those on the waiting list shortly. I'm currently working on the extra Raindrops, should have them finished over this weekend.
Also, I just received my 1st class postage stamps in the mail. Anyone who purchased a Raindrops dress set from me and haven't received your free little blue umbrella, they should be shipping shortly too.
Have a great day! Chat more soon!
Love, Janet xoxo
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May 19th. Happy Sunday!!
Breaking News! Hot off the press!!
"Midnight Bloom," fashion dress set will be released on the "Unexpected Fashion Sales," page at 10am Central Texas Time. Please don't worry! I will make extra sets if needed. I have 40 sets ready to ship!
Also, I made umbrellas to match the little "Raindrops" fashion set. I will be giving them away to all that have purchased with dress set directly from me. Photo can be viewed on the Raindrops page.
Have a great evening! xoxo
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May 18th! Happy Saturday!!
I didn't realize there was so much going on this weekend in the Dawn/Pippa World. The annual Pippa Convention is today, and the 2019 Dawn Convention Raffle is later today too on Facebook!! And for those of us who are fans of "Game of Thrones," Sunday is the final episode in the series. (I can't miss that)
Coming soon!!
I'll be listing the new "Midnight Bloom" to the Unexpected Fashion Sales page Monday morning. Photos should be unloaded to the website on Sunday too!
So, I'm working on umbrellas to match your little "Raindrops" dress set. Once I have them finished I will be giving them away to all of you who purchased this dress set from me. I think it will display well with your doll. More information coming soon!
Enjoy your Saturday! Chat more on Sunday! Lots of love, Janet xoxo
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May 17th! Happy Friday!! Coming soon!!
"Midnight Bloom" fashion dress set, ready to ship!
I will post more information tomorrow!
Also, I've been working on miniature umbrella's to match your little "Raindrops" fashion dress set. I'll post more information about this tomorrow too!!
Wishing you a happy Friday & a great weekend!! Chat more soon!
Lots of love, Janet xoxo
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May 12th. Wishing all moms a beautiful & fun filled day!! Love ❤️ Janet xoxoxo
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May 6th, 2019. Happy Monday!! Great news! I just finished up all the waiting list orders for the "Raindrops," fashion dress set. I'll be sending out emails to those on the waiting list, and I will be adding extras to the website inventory too!!
Wishing y'all a beautiful week!! Chat more soon!! Lots of love, Janet xoxox
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April 27th! Happy Saturday!! Breaking News!! Since I don't have a new collection to release for April I thought I'd release "Raindrops," tomorrow on the Unexpected Fashion Sales page. No newsletter will be sent. Visit the "Unexpected Fashion Sales," page for more information.
Thank you so much! Enjoy your weekend! Love, Janet xoxo
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April 15th! Yikes, just noticed it was Tax Day!! LOL!
Have a fabulous Easter! Wishing you a beautiful & blessed Holy week! Love, J xxx
No new fashion releases at this time. I am working on it! :)
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April 9th. Happy Tuesday!!
YAHOO!! All the extra fashion orders from the Mystery Noir Collection have been completed. If you are on the waiting list and have not received an email from me please let me know!
What's next???
It's 88 degrees here today, with lots of sunshine! Spring is in the air!!
Wishing you a beautiful & sunny day! Lots of love, Janet xxxooo
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April 7th. Happy Sunday!!
I just can't believe we are already in month of April! Time is just fling by to fast for me! Wanted to pop-in. Hope everyone is doing well and getting ready for the spring season.
I'm still working on the extra fashion sets from the Mystery Noir Fashion Collection and just should be finishing them up over the next few days.
There are no new fashion releases coming this week! I will keep you posted.
Wishing you a beautiful & fun filled week!
Love always, Janet xoxo
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March 17th. Breaking news!!!
A Class Mystery Noir fashion collection to be released!
Monday morning, 9am. Central Texas Time at the Fashion Avenue Boutique page.
For more information please go to the Fashion Avenue Boutique page.
Thank you!! See you soon!! xoxoxo
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March 17th, 2019: Sunday afternoon update! FYI! No fashion show today! I'm still packing fashions. I'll post more information later this evening with photo to give you a seek peek. I'm kinda leaning towards tomorrow (Monday) morning around 9am, and then I'll begin packing fashions for shipping around 12 noon and ship them out on Tuesday.
Hope this works for you! If not, I promise to make extra sets if needed during this week.
Have a wonderful afternoon! Post more soon! :)
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Top 'o the morning!! Happy Saint Patrick's Day!! Inquiry minds want to know... When's the next release??? Okay, okay!! Please hang with me! I'm trying! Maybe later this evening or tomorrow!! I should more later on and I'll post it here and send out a newsletter. Love y'all!
Enjoy your day!! Make it a happy one!! xoxo
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March 14th, 2019- Happy Thursday!!
I can't believe its spring break & St Patty's too, all in one week! I have nothing spring or green to offer this week!! However, I do have a couple new exciting fashions to release in the next few days. Sunday, or Monday, I’ll keep you posted.
Right now I'm playing around with ideals in my head... Thinking the theme is going to be a classic mystery Noir film. The name of the film would be the name of my fashion, and not an actual classic film. Something like, The Black Onyx and Lady of Mystery. We shall see... The color scheme is red & black. Heehee!!
Have a fabulous day!! Much love, Janet xoxoxo
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February 23nd, 2019. I have just added some extra fashions not claimed to the inventory on the "Fashion Avenue Boutique" page. (2) Ribbons 'n Bows.
Thanks a bunch!! Enjoy your day! Love & hugs, Janet xoxo
FYI: I have a new fashion design that just went into production! I can't wait to share!
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February 8th. Breaking NEWS!!! "Strawberry Frost," 1st fashion set for 2019 will be release this Sunday, February 10th, at 3:00PM Central Texas time! Where?? On the Fashion Avenue Boutique page. I will be releasing a photo of the new dress set "Strawberry Frost," on the Fashion Avenue Boutique page along with information.
Have fun! See y'all soon! xoxoxo
PS. I will be posting new USPS postal rates effective today. There will be a 25 cent increase across all shipping methods.
New postal rates Effective January 27th, 2019
US domestic shipping:
First class domestic flat rate bubble mailer $3.45.
First class domestic flat rate box mailer $3.95
USPS Priority Mail flat rate $7.75.
International first class shipping (excluding Canada)
Flat rate bubble mailer $14.25
Flat rate box mailer $14.75
International first class shipping for Canada Only:
Canada first class flat rate bubble mailer $10.25
Canada first class flat rate box mailer $10.75
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Happy February 7th. First the great news is I finally finished all holiday fashion waiting list orders. YAY!! If your on the waiting list and haven't heard from me please send me an email. If I have any extra holiday sets I'll post them to the inventory.
Can you believe it?? I still haven't released any new designs for 2019. Not to worry!
I hope to bring you something sweet this coming weekend!!
Have a fun Thursday! Chat more soon! Love, JC xxxxxoooo
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Happy February 1st!! Just wanted to give you a quick update. I should have all the holiday waiting list orders completed by this Sunday!! If all goes well I should have 1 new fashion couture for Valentines Day. I will post more information soon!
Stay warm! Enjoy your Friday and have a wonderful weekend! Love, Janet xxooxoo
January 26th, 2019. USPS has a rate increase which goes into effect Sunday, January 27th. First class rates will be determined by distance & weight instead of just weight. I will be making adjustments to the shipping charges sometime next week and post the new shipping rates.
PS. I'm still working on the holiday waiting list orders. No new fashions yet!
I'll keep you posted though. :)
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January 20th, 2019. I just added (2) extra Sunday Stroll dress sets to the inventory on the Unexpected Fashion Sales page! They are ready to ship however Monday is a federal holiday so the next available shipping date would be Tuesday. Thanks again!! Enjoy! Have a great week! Love, Janet xxxx
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January 17th. Great news! The plaid fabric for the Snow Bird fashion set has arrived. YAY!! ________________________________________
January 15, 2019. Good morning everyone! Just wanted to give you the latest update. I'm currently working on all the waiting list orders. Hoping the plaid fabric used in the Snow Bird set arrives from Scotland any day now. As for new fashion release! No surprises this week but I'll keep you posted! Have a fun week! Chat more soon! Love, Janet
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January 4th, 2019: Happy Friday! Hope everyone had a fun holiday season!
My family & I enjoyed every moment!
I'm back at work sewing away. It's going to take me 3 to 4 weeks to complete all the fashions on the waiting lists. I'm hoping to begin shipping some out beginning on Monday and will continue until all the fashion orders from the holiday are completed.
What's next you might asked? Hum... LOL!
Until next time! Have fun! Stay safe!
Love always, Janet xxxx
PS. I had to order more of the plaid (Stewart Dress Tartan) fabric from Scotland to make the pants for the Snow Bird set. I currently have enough fabric to make at least 15 sets. I'll keep you posted!
PS. Forgot to mention I got my computer back for the repair shop and she up and running like a charm again. Thank goodness! But then my IPhone broke so to the repair shop she went. Just got her back too! I think it's safe to say all is great at the moment!
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December 31th, 2018: Cheers to the coming New Year! May it bring you peace, prosperity, good health, love & happiness!
See you next year! Lots of love, Janet xoxoxo
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Good evening! Happy Saturday! I'm going to try and release the 2 new holiday fashions tomorrow, Sunday 12/16/2018 at 3PM central time at the Fashion Avenue Boutique page. My PC is still down and has to take a trip to the PC doctor on Monday. I'm going to launch in from Joey's laptop. Hope all goes well! See you soon! Thanks again! :)
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Update Dec. 13th. 10PM. Hello again my friends! I have been able to make some changes using Joey's laptop however there's a lot more tech stuff that has to be done before I can release the show.
I just ordered a desktop monitor for my computer. Maybe it'll solve the problem. I have to go out of town tomorrow to pick it up. I'll be back here on Sunday in hopes to re-release the show at 3pm central time. Thanks for all your patience pat & understanding.
Have a wonderful weekend! Love, Janet xoxo
Thursday 8PM update! Sorry I was unable to release the holiday collection as scheduled today. Still not sure what went wrong, but Joey (youngest son) gave me his laptop to use. I'll work on the website and see if I can correct the problem. If I can get it fixed I'll reschedule the show for tomorrow morning. I'll send another newsletter out late tonight.
Thank you all for your patience atience'spatiand understanding.
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Cancelled show!!! Reschedule at a later time when all is working properly. I will send at a newsletter when all fixed. Thank you! Sorry everyone. I can not property open the show! Not even sure if you can get this message. I will continue to work on it.
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Dec. 13th! Happy Thursday! Well, I'm running a little behind today. My computer went to sleep last night and refuses to wake up. Just dug out Mike's old laptop and praying I'm able to get everything working on this before today's show.
Also I want to let you know that the "Holiday Shopper" fashion has changed names.
It's new name is "Snow Bird."
Okay, once I have everything here up I'll update this message.
Have a great day! Chat more soon!
Love, Janet xoxo
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Dec. 12th, 2018: Happy Holiday’s! Breaking news! The holiday fashion collection will be released tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 13th at 3pm central Texas time at the "Fashion Avenue Boutique page. Photo coming soon to the "home" page.
Thanks a bunch! See you soon!
Monday, November 26th, 2018. I was taking a trip down memory lane.
Here's my 1st Christmas Collection 2003.
Holiday Collection 2003.
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11/21/2018: Happy Thanksgiving Eve !
Just dropping in to wish everyone a fabulous & beautiful Thanksgiving Holiday!
I am so grateful & thankful to you all my doll friends. You are all family to me. Without you there could be no me. Dolls have been my passion for my entire life and when my mom taught me to sew, she opened up a whole new world of possibilities. Linking both my passion for dolls and my passion for fashions what more could a girl like me asked for?
On this Thanksgiving Day, I want to take this moment to thank each of you for continuing to support my creations and keeping my dream alive. I am so blessed to be a small part of your lives. Thank you for always filling my heart with laughter & love! Thank you for all the smiles and yes even some tears.
You are the best!
May your days be filled with sunshine, smiles, fun & love!
Happy Thanksgiving my friends! Love always, Janet xoxo
***Breaking News! Friday, November 23rd at 3pm Central time I will be adding two new fashion sets to the "Unexpected Fashion Sales" page. This is not the official Christmas Collection. I will release that some time next month. This is a unannounced collection in which I have decided to call the "Holiday Desserts Collection." Pistachio 'n Buttercream Fluff & Green Apple Sorbet! Just the names alone should give you a hint of the color schemes being used! It is a fabulous collection and it does have hints of the Christmas holiday too!
I hope to have a photo posted tomorrow.
Have fun & enjoy your holiday! Love, Janet xoxo
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October 19th! Happy Friday!! Great news!! Just finish the latest in the Vamp Collection! Bride of Darkness & Sunrise! Both stunning sets!! I haven't begun packing or photographing yet! Hope to have most of that done by night fall. If all goes well, I'll send a newsletter out tonight and release these two gems tomorrow (Saturday) at 3pmTexas central daylight time!
Have a great day!!
More info coming soon! Love, Janet xoxo
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Friday, October 5th, 2018. The Dawn convention, “Meet me in St. Louis,” was awesome!! We all had a blast!! It was fabulous!! Meeting new & reconnecting with other friends was my most treasure moments!!! I didn't want it to end!! The drive to St. Louis and back was wonderful too! St. Louis was awesome and Mike & I enjoyed the day we spent in St. Charles too!! Mike made friends with other Dawn collector’s husbands, and he's all in for next year’s too!! YAY!!
The Dawn Convention Doll was breathtaking. She’s to die for!! The convention mini and all other doll goodies were totally fabulous! The items that were donated by other collectors were all cherished items. The contests, party games, raffles, and foods were all so very exciting!! At the “Meet & Greet” you were able to purchase dolls, fashions, & other cool things for your dolls! The attendees also received a charm bracelet with 20 charms identifying each year’s convention. Cool! If you’ve never been to a Dawn Convention try to attend at least one! However, they can certainly be very addicting!
A special “thank you & a round of applause to the Hostess, Trish Freeland, her mama Rosemary (chief hostess assistant, and cheerleader) for this year’s convention, all of the team players that make these conventions possible. Without their love, hard work, dedication, benefactors, creators, advisors, coordinators, the convention could not be possible. It’s just amazing to see how everyone pulls together to make an endless weekend of pure fun & laughter. Thank you all!
***On a fashion note! I have finally finished waiting list orders, and emails will be sent over the next day or two. I will also be adding to the inventory some extra fashions & jewelry from previous releases. You will be able to find them in the “Unexpected Fashion Sales,” page some time over this weekend.
Have a great Friday & a fun weekend!! Lots of love, Janet xoxo
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Celebrating the life of Rebecca "Bex" Montague
Rebecca "Bex" Montague, August 29th, 1967-June 13th, 2016.
Happy October!! It’s that time of year where we all give what we can to help others.
Rebecca “Bex” Montague 3rd annual Cancer Research Fundraiser Charity event is underway. This year Lisa Testerman (Bex’s soul sister) has started two separate cancer research fundraiser in Bex’s honor. Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (Bex’s cancer,) and The Breast Cancer Research Fund in Bex’s honor as she wanted to help other women.
Below is a couple of special website links. One is to the direct website to make your charitable donations, and the other website is to the Facebook page to where you can view other information and photos of donations that will be raffled off at the end of this month.
Please go to this website to read Bex’s story and all other information Lisa has posted about the charities, how to donated, and raffle information.
https://give.ocrfa.org/fundraiser/1558363
Facebook website link:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2085841451728229/?ti=cl
With love, Janet xoxo
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September 18th, 2018
Breaking News! Photo coming soon!
Surprise “Sunny Days,” yellow & white new gingham day dress set releasing this Wednesday (tomorrow) afternoon.
Date: Wednesday, September 19th, 2018
Time: 2pm central time (Texas time)
Where: The “Unexpected Fashion Sales" web-page.
http://www.janetsdolls.com/midnight-madness.html
Ending the summer with an adorable new fashion dress set called Sunny Days! I Hope you will be able to join me here tomorrow. There are 40 dress sets packaged and ready for immediate shipping, along with some pearl jewelry sets too,
Please know if we should sell out I will do my best to make extra dress sets if needed.
I’m looking forward to attending the “Meet Me in St. Louis” 20th annual Dawn convention next weekend. If you are attending please stop & say hello.
Thank you so much for allowing me to continue to share my creations with you.
Wishing you all a very beautiful week!
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September 16th, 2018. Happy Sunday!!
Hope everyone is safe and well! Our trip to South Carolina & Georgia was wonderful!! Getting ready to head to the Dawn convention is St. Louis on the 27th. I can't wait to see everyone!
I've been working on completing this adorable little yellow & white gingham fashion dress. I should be finishing up today, and then start the packing process. Release date will be this week. I'll post a time and day late tomorrow, once everything is packed and ready to ship.
Chat more soon!! Thanks a bunch! Lots of love, Janet xoxo
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August 22nd, 2018! Happy Wednesday!!
Just wanted to let you know that I've been working hard on filling all the waiting list fashion orders.
No new fashion sets to be released at this time. I did start on the yellow & white gingham new fashion design day dress but not sure if I can get them completed before the Fall/Halloween collection.
See, I'll be leaving for South Carolina next week and returning September 6th. Then I'll be leaving on Sept 27th and heading to St. Louis for the Dawn Doll Convention! WooHOO!! So as you can see I'm not sure what designs will be coming next. I'll keep you posted!!
Enjoy the rest of your week!! Lots of love, Janet xoxo
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August 10th, 2018: Breaking News!
Tomorrow Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 3pm Central Texas time in the “Fashion Avenue Boutique” page, Tier de’Mint & Golden Mint Stardust dress sets will be released for your consideration. There are 30 of each design, completed & ready to ship. Not to worry, if we sell out I will do my best to make you one.
Also, I have restocked the (2) white pearl jewelry sets. They will be available on the "Mint Collection," page too.
Thanks a million for your continuous support.
Enjoy you day and have a great weekend! Love & hugs, Janet xoxo
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August 6th! Happy Monday! Breaking news! Two new fashion sets coming soon! This is the mint color gown collection sets. They have been completed & ready to ship! I'll try to have a photo posted too. More information to be released later this week.
I'll be away from my studio for the next few days. I'll have more information when I return. I will reply to email at that time too!
Have an awesome week! Lots of love, Janet xoxo
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July 28th! Happy Saturday night! SOLD OUT! I just added 2 extra "Sunday Stroll" dress setsto the inventory in the "Unexpected Fashion Sales," page. I've also added 3 "Luncheon Dates," and 5 white pearl jewelry sets to the inventory in the "Fashion Avenue Boutique," page. Or, click on the photos below. Thanks again! xoxo
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July 23rd! Happy Monday! Update for those on the waiting list for the "Sunday Stroll," fashion dress set. The fashions are currently on the hand finishing table and as soon as they are completed & ready to ship I will email you! Thanks a bunch for your patience!
Have a great week! Chat more soon! Love & hugs, Janet xoxo
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July 15th, 2018. Just released "Sunday Stroll" to the website unannounced to the "Unexpected Fashion Sales page."
Have fun! Always more to come!!
Have a great, great day & a wonderful week!
Thanks a bunch! Lots of love, Janet xoxoxo
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July 5th, 2018. Just added 3 extra Prom Queen 2018 gown set & 3 extra pearl jewelry sets to the inventory! You can find them by clicking on the "Fashion Avenue Boutique" page.
Thanks again! Have fun! Love, Janet xoxo
7/3/2018. Happy Tuesday! Just wanted to say I finished all the waiting list orders, and will be sending emails out on Thursday of their completion. YAY!
I did make (3) extra Prom Queen Gown sets which I will be adding to the inventory on Thursday too. (You will be able to find this gown set in the "Fashion Avenue Boutique" page.
Next fashion collection maybe in mint & gold then yellow! However, there may be a one dress set release in the near future. I'll keep you posted. I just had to make this fabulous little dress set. It's all in white; very find Swiss dot tulle, silk habutae, rhinestones, feathers, satin, organza, and tricot.
Wishing everyone a great week, and enjoy your 4th of July holiday!
Lots of love, Janet
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7/3/2018. Happy Tuesday! Just wanted to say I finished all the waiting list orders, and will be sending emails out on Thursday of their completion. YAY!
I did make (3) extra Prom Queen Gown sets which I will be adding to the inventory on Thursday too. (You will be able to find this gown set in the "Fashion Avenue Boutique" page.
Next fashion collection maybe in mint & gold then yellow! However, there may be a one dress set release in the near future. I'll keep you posted. I just had to make this fabulous little dress set. It's all in white; very find Swiss dot tulle, silk habutae, rhinestones, feathers, satin, organza, and tricot.
Wishing everyone a great week, and enjoy your 4th of July holiday! Lots of love, Janet
Breaking news! Lavender Collection, this Friday, June 22nd at 11am Texas time!!
6/18/2018 (Monday) Good morning! Hope you had a wonderful weekend.
Great news!! I have 2 adorable lavender fashion sets I'm thinking of releasing sometime this week. Maybe this Friday at 11am Texas time in the "Fashion Avenue Boutique" page. I should know more by Wednesday, and I'll post information here, and send out a newsletter.
Have a great, great day & a wonderful week!
Thanks a bunch! Lots of love, Janet xoxoxo
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5/31/2018: Just added 2 extra Prom Queen gown sets to the inventory. You can find them in the "Fashion Avenue Boutique," page. Just click on the "Spring Collection" link.
Have a great evening! Love, Janet xo
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May 29th! Happy Tuesday! I just finished all the extra fashion sets from the latest fashion show releases. Currently there are no extra sets left to offer, however if any set should become available I'll let you know.
No new fashions are scheduled for release at this time.
Have a great week!! Love, Janet
PS. My sister Michele flew back to Erie, Pa on Saturday. We had an awesome visit. I miss her already!
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May 12th, at 10am Central daylight Texas time, at the Fashion Avenue Boutique page.
Have a great day! See you soon! Love, Janet xo
Wednesday, May 9th. Coming soon! Spring Fashion Show release! Saturday,
Sneak Peek!
Prom Queen 2018
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April 16th. Happy Monday!! Looks like the weather is going to warm up here in Texas today!! In the 80s & filled with lots of sunshine!! My kinda day!!
If your on the waiting list for either "Southern Charm, Berrylicious, and/or Bubblicious," I have them completed and ready to ship! I'll send emails out on Wednesday, and I'll add some extra "Bubblicious," to the inventory here on Wednesday too.
Thanks again! Have a great week! Chat more soon! Love, Janet xoxo
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April 5th, Happy Thursday!! Great news!! Two new dress set will be released this Saturday, April 7th at 10am central (Texas) time. You can look for them in the "Unexpected Fashion Sales" page. I will send a Newsletter out later tonight with more information.
Have a great evening! Love, Janet xoxo
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March 29th, 2018. Happy Thursday!
Wishing everyone a beautiful spring, Happy Passover, Happy Easter!
Have a fabulous weekend!
Lots of love, & blessings, Janet xoxo
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Inquiry minds want to know.... Yes, I have been sewing some new gowns in cream & wild berry colors. I'll send out a newsletter out next week, and set a release date too. :)
March 10th, 2018-Happy Saturday!!
I've made all the extra pink gown sets needed from last week's show, and will be sending emails out over the weekend to those on the waiting list. I will also add some extra sets to the inventory on the "Unexpected Fashion Sales" page too.
Currently I am playing around with some new dresses for the spring.
We shall see what comes next! Have a fun weekend! Love, Janet xoxo
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Coming soon!! Candy Pink Roses & Bubblicious!
Thursday, March 1st at 3:00pm Central Time (Texas time) in the "Unexpected Fashion Sales" page. Hope to have a photo uploaded here on the "home" page sometime tomorrow! See you soon!
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February 27, 2018. Coming Soon!
Candy Pink Roses & Bubblicious!!
Maybe Wednesday, or Thursday or Friday! I'll know more tomorrow once I have them all packed, ready to ship & photos are taken!
Keep checking back!! More information to follow!
Have a great week!
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Happy Valentine's Day!
February 14th! Happy Valentines Day!
Love, Janet xoxoxo
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February 7th, 2018. Happy Wednesday!! Thank you all for a great showing on Monday for the release of the Mardi Gras Celebration 2018 dress set. I'm not able I make anymore at this time. The purple color feather used in the mask are no longer available. If I should find the same color purple feathers I will make more for those requesting to be on a waiting.
Have a great day! Love, Janet
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February 4th, 2018. Happy Sunday!! Great news! Just finished our little Mardi Gras costume sets! I’ve added few new photos below. Be back later to add more information & send a newsletter out with date & time of release. Have a fun Sunday! Love, Janet
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Effective 1/21/18. New USPS rates have been posted in the "Ordering Center" page and below.
International shipping changes! No longer able to ship 1-fashion using the Flat envelope rate. Only documents can be shipped that way. (For more information read more below.)
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January 30, 2018. Happy Tuesday! Sorry folks, I’ve been down with the flu since Friday. One minute I was working away excited with my Mardi Gras costumes and the next in bed with the flu. Sheesh, I feel great today though and ready to get back where I left off.
Hope everyone is doing well! January is nearly over! Where did the time go? Hoping to get a couple new photos added on the progress our Mardi Gras costume. Wishing everyone a great week! Chat more soon! Love, Janet xoxo
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January 21, 2018. Happy Sunday! Great news!! I have finished all holiday fashion waiting list orders. Hurray!! If you are on the waiting for either “Merry Wishes,” and, or “Holly Kisses,” and have not received an email please let me know!
More great news! I’ve been working on the next fashion costume dress set! The theme was rolling around in my head for a while. Mardi Gras! Valentine’s! Mardi Gras! Valentine’s!! Looks like Mardi Gras is in the running!!
Necklace making Some finished items Mask Making
Mardi Gras fabric prints scaled to our little ladies as you know is nearly impossible to find. So I was able to purchase and download digital graphics that made it possible to make my own Mardi Gras fabric. I then pre-treated some white fabric and voila!! Can’t show you the costume yet, but I’ll try to post photos from time to time. Release date for the finish costume is unknown at this time.
As for a Valentine’s Day fashion release… Don’t think it could happen but then you never know!! The supplies are here looking at me every day!
Thank you all so much for best wishes! We have been treating my hand Arthritic with steroids and they have helped in relieving so of the inflammation which helped cut down on the pain. So that’s a good thing.
Wishing everyone and a warm & sunny week!! Chat more soon! Lots of love, Janet xoxo
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New postal rates Effective January 21st, 2018
US domestic shipping:
First class domestic flat rate bubble mailer $3.20
First class domestic flat rate box mailer $3.70
USPS Priority Mail flat rate $7.50.
International first class shipping (excluding Canada)
Effective January 21st, 2018 the First Class International flat envelope rate is no longer available through the United Stated Postal Service.
New Policy! Merchandise No Longer Allowed in First Class Mail International Flats
USPS First Class Mail International Flats, there’s a new rule effective Sunday, January 21, 2018, First Class Mail International Large Envelope/Flat service for merchandise will NO LONGER be available from the USPS. First Class Mail International Flats will only be approved for use when sending documents. This change is occurring to comply with Universal Postal Union requirements.
Flat rate bubble mailer $14.00
Flat rate box mailer $14.50
International first class shipping for Canada Only:
Canada first class flat rate bubble mailer $10.00
Canada first class flat rate box mailer $10.50
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January 14th! Happy Sunday!! Hope you are having a great weekend! Staying warm! I'm still working on the holiday fashion waiting list orders. Hope to finish up soon!
Over the past week I have been gathering supplies for something new to make! It's not in production yet, but I'll keep you posted!
Wishing you all a great week filled with fun & laughter!
Lots of love, Janet
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January 7th, 2018. Happy Sunday!
I'm making the holiday fashion sets for those who are on the waiting list.
The first fashion for 2018 has not been scheduled for release. Fashion designs are still rolling around in my head. heeheee!
Wishing you a wonderful week! Lots of love, Janet
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December 31st, 2017.
Wishing everyone a Spectacular 2018!!
December 29th. 2017.
Wishing you a New Year filled with new Hope, new Joy & new Beginnings.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Latest Updates:
Hope you are having a wonderful holiday season. I’ve been on the constant go, (like many of you) ever since the release of our holiday fashion collection.
Cleaning, decorating, baking, getting ready for the holiday rush before my family & friends arrived from out of town and out of state. I’ve had a house full of 10 over the past week +. It’s been very exhausting. I think it’ll take days to recover. HA!
This is my first day back. Please accept my apologies for not making it back sooner. I’m so behind on emails, cards & thank you messages.
I haven’t started on any fashions since the holiday fashion show. My arthritis in my hands had gotten really bad during the last fashion production. I thought they would heal during the Christmas break, but they haven’t. I’m waiting on a pair of arthritis relieve gloves to come in soon, and a doctor appointment on the 8th. I hope we can work something out fast!
Since I was only able to send out a few Christmas cards manually this year, I have been working with an email service called “Constant Contact” today in hopes of getting some colorful email messages sent to you. Hopefully they will come through later today.
I wish you all a beautiful & blessed New Year!
See you next year!
Love, Janet
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12/11/2017. Happy Monday!!! Today's the day! Later this afternoon I will be releasing two fashion sets to add to your holiday collection! A Newsletter will be released in a couple of hours with the location & time of this release!
Stay tune!!!!! Have a wonderful day!! Much love this holiday season, Janet xoxox
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Dec. 9th. No fashion show this weekend! Still working hard on our holiday collection! Stay tune!
Be back tomorrow! Love, Janet xoxoxo
Dec 7th, 2017 Happy Thursday!!! Still working on the holiday collection! Hopefully I'll have them finished & ready to ship on Monday. Once I have a definite time & date I'll post it here and send out a Newsletter too! Have a great day! Love, Janet
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November 28th, 2017 Happy Tuesday!!!
Gosh, time just seems to get away from me!!
I've been out searching for my next collection supplies!!
First I was gathering supplies for a Berry Christmas collection, and after I finished the Halloween dresses, my mind started bouncing around!! Berry Christmas or Merry Christmas? Well on Friday I finally settled on a Merry Christmas collection in the classic traditional colors plus plaids!! So now I feel like Santa's Helper with lots of red, green & white all around me!! Very festive!! Just hope I'm able to get somethings done in time!
If not, Christmas maybe rolling into 2018! HA!
Stay tuned!! Not sure when the holiday collection will be released, but promise to keep you posted right here at the “Latest News & Updates” page!!
Have a wonderful week! xoxo
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November 9th!! Happy Thursday!! Just popping in to give you an update!! I've been working hard creating the extra Vamp Collection gown sets for those who are on the waiting list! There’s 3 dozens sets ready to ship and a couple dozen left to finish. Once finished I’ll be able to start on the extra "Trick or Treat" costume sets.
The release of the holiday collection has not been scheduled!
I'll keep you posted right here!! Stay tuned!!
I should have extra Vamp gown sets that I'll add to the inventory next week. And, I may have some extra "Let's Pretend" gown sets that I'll add to the inventory next week too!
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Happy Halloween!!
Latest updates: The "Trick or Treat" costume set has sold out! Thank you so much again! If you missed out on this set and want one please let me know and I'll do the best I can to make you one. xoxo
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Breaking news! I'm still packing the "Trick or Treat" costume set. Let's release it in the "Unexpected Fashion Sales" page at 7pm Central (Texas) time. You can view a photo of the costume set on the "Home" page. The cost for this set will be $30.00 (above normal). Please know that this set cannot to shipped in the International Flat envelope due to the clear box packaging.
Back to packing!! Have a Spooky day!!
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Great news! I was able to complete the “Trick or Treat” costume set late last night!
It’ll be released on Halloween! I’ll be back later on today with the details, photo and the when & where once I have all the sets packed for shipping! xoxo
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Trick or Treat! Happy Mischief Day!
Hope you’re having a great day! The latest news on our Halloween witch costume.
At this time I have 3 out of the 4 accessories completed & the dresses are 90% completed! If I’m able to complete these costume sets, I will release it late tomorrow.
More information about when and where of the release will be posted here.
Have a spooky Mischief Night!!
Love, Janet xoxo
FYI: International Flat envelope rate will not be available for this costume set due to the size of the clear fashion packaging box.
FYI: The cost of this costume set will be above normal.
Information for those on the waiting list for The Vamp Collection gowns! I will be starting on them right after the release of the Halloween witch costume set.
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October 29th! Happy Sunday! Just wanted to let you know that I made it back from the Dawn Doll Convention safely, and boy how we had a blast!! I’m trying to bring myself back down to earth, but the smiles just keeps on.
It was amazing! Visiting with friends, and making new friends. We played, and played, and played! I didn’t want it to end! Pamela, The Countess of Sandwich, & Suz, The Dutchess of Horsham went far and beyond to make everyone’s stay a fabulous & memorable one! They were amazing! The convention was spectacular! They even had a Silhouette Artist who created individual silhouettes of us! I am so thankful to have been able to attend this year's convention. Looking forward to seeing what's next!! xoxoxo
I also wanted to take this moment to thank all who have donated their time and their items to the convention. Without their love & generosity these Dawn Doll convention prizes could not be possible. I am very thankful & grateful to have been awarded some of their donations! xoxox
Information for those on the waiting list for The Vamp Collection gowns! I will be starting on them right after the release of the Halloween witch costume set.
I’ll be back with more information soon! Have a beautiful Sunday! Love, Janet
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October 19th, 2017.
Lots of love!! Have a wonderful week, and a beautiful weekend!
Miss y'all already!
Janet xoxoxo
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6/29/2017-Good afternoon! Happy Thursday! I wanted to take this time to wish everyone a happy, fun & safe 4th of July weekend!
I have 3 more " Wild Orchid" gowns I will be adding to the inventory.
There's no new fashion release this week. I have a wedding gown & maid of honor gown in the works. There is no release date at this time. I will keep you posted right here.
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6/29/2017-Good afternoon! Happy Thursday! I wanted to take this time to wish everyone a happy, fun & safe 4th of July weekend!
I have 3 more " Wild Orchid" gowns I will be adding to the inventory.
There's no new fashion release this week. I have a wedding gown & maid of honor gown in the works. There is no release date at this time. I will keep you posted right here.
My daddy is still with us. He fights on, each and every chance he can. Time grows nearer. Give your loved ones a big hug, and let them know they are loved. xoxoxo
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6/20/2017- Good evening! Just added 5 more "Wild Orchid" sets to the inventory on the "Unexpected fashion sale," page Thanks a bunch! xoxo
6/20/2017- Happy Tuesday! Hope your having a good day! We had a great Father's Day, which continues! Thank you all so much for all your love, thoughts & prayers! xoxo
Here's a little fashion update! I'll be adding extra "Wild Orchid" gown sets to the inventory later tonight. If your on the waiting list for the "Wild Orchid," only, you should be receiving an email later this evening too! Wishing you a beautiful day! xoxoxo
No new fashion release this week! HA! Keeping you posted right here!
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6/13/2017- Happy Tuesday! Just wanted to pop-in to let everyone know that if you like either one of the new dress releases, "Wild Orchid," or the "Lady Like," just let me know, and I'll do my best to make you one. I used on all the rhinestone belt buckles for "Lady Like," and I will try to order a few more today.
Dad, is being strong, however the cancer is rapidly taking him from us. We are a strong family when taking care of one another, but when the mist of darkness takes over we become weak. I asked him what kind of cake he wanted for Father's Day, he said, New York, cheesecake. So like a good daughter, (presto-just a click away), a cheesecake was ordered from NY. As is stands we will celebrate Father’s Day this Friday.
Wishing you a wonderful week! And don’t forget to make “Father’s Day” special for all the dads in your life! Much love & lots of hugs, Janet
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6/9/2017- Happy Friday! BREAKING NEWS! Today, I have two new gown sets to add to the “Unexpected Fashion Sale,” page inventory & a couple of “Let’s Pretend,” gown sets too! If you should miss out on either one of these gown sets and want one, please let me know. Have a super great weekend!!! Love, Janet
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5/29/2017. Happy Memorial Day! Hope everyone is having a great time!
PS. No new fashion releases at this time. However there is some beauties coming! HA!
I'll keep you posted right here! Have a great week! Love, Janet xxx
PS. My dad is holding strong. His brother Al & his nephew (Vincent) were visiting from San Diego this past weekend. And, once again, my sister Michele was here for the weekend too! (Don't know what I'd do without her.)
We all had a wonderful visit & the weather was perfect. Now to start planning for Father's Day which is 14 days away! HA! xoxo
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5/17/2017. Happy Wednesday! Hope everyone had a great weekend & Moms had a great Mother’s Day!
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Dad had a wonderful 80th birthday! We all enjoyed the day! Philly cheese steaks & New York cheese cakes were a HUGH hit!
Daniel flew in from Vermont & gave his Mom a Dawn Dance Party stage featuring Kevin (who is in excellent condition.) He also brought me Tonner Betty Davis doll. Her clothing was breathtaking, with exquisite details. I was in awe! Grandsons brought beautiful flowers & handmade Crayola cards! I cooked for them a big pasta dinner and feed them big chocolate fudge brownies, with a slice of cheese cake & strawberries.
Doll news! Currently there are no new fashions to be released. I will keep you posted! I have more Let’s Pretend gowns to release to those on the waiting list. If I have any extra sets left I’ll add them to the website.
Wishing everyone a super great day & week! Lots of love, Janet
5/11/2017. Wishing you a beautiful & lovely Mother's Day weekend! All my love, Janet xoxo
5/10/2017:No new fashions to be released.
5/4/2017: Let's Pretend was released.
5/3/2017. Happy May! Wow, the months are just peeling away here! I sure wished they'd slow down a little! We didn't get caught up in those nasty tornadoes in West Texas last week. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those most affected by them.
Dad is doing as well as he can. Although the time is becoming direr as the days go by. He wants to see his 80th birthday, which will be next Friday the 12th. He wanted a New York cheesecake for his birthday cake. So I was able to order a couple from Junior's out of Brooklyn, New York. Junior's has been around since 1950. And, since we are all originally from Philadelphia, Pa, We are having a Taste of Philly with their original Philly cheese steaks. HA! I'll also be doing a little taste of Italy too, since we all are a bunch of crazy Italians here too! Daniels (my oldest) son will be flying in from Vermont. He has been traveling back & forth from there to Texas, along with my sister Michele who is in Oklahoma.
I was hoping to get more fashions into our spring collection but a mixture of things makes it nearly impossible. I do have something beautiful to add to our collection. Release date, unknown! Maybe tomorrow! I'll know more later on, once I make the finally decision. And please don't worry if you miss out on this set. I can make more, I have enough supplies to make around 12 to 15 more.
Have a great day!! Much love, Janet
Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Currently all fashions have sold out! No new fashions to be released this week!
I'll continue to keep you posted here. Have a great day! Love, Janet xxxooo
4/25/2017. Happy Tuesday! Just added 1-extra Miss Cotton Tail costume set to the inventory. (You can find it in the "Fashion Avenue Boutique, click on the "Signs of Spring 2017 Collection link." I also added two extra "Blue Skies" and "Dance 'til Dawn," gown sets. (You can find them in the "Moonlight Madness Sale" page.
Currently there’s no new fashion to be released! However, yesterday, I was able to create a couple of samples that brought a big smile to my face. So we shall see what develops. Have a great week! May the sunshine your way! Lots of love, Janet
4/21/2017: Happy Friday!
Hope you had a great week & looking forward to the weekend! Just wanted to let you know that there are no new fashion releases for this week. I'll keep you posted right here if something new is going to appear.
I may have a few extra sets to add to the inventory. One "Miss Cotton Tail" bunny set, Two "Blue Skies," and 2 "Dance 'til Dawn." Once everyone on the waiting list get their sets, I'll add the extra ones to the inventory!!
Have a wonderful weekend! Love & hugs, Janet xxoo
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BREAKING NEWS! Surprise “Signs of Spring,” fashion collection release
Date: Sunday, April 9th, 2017
Time: 6pm central time zone
At the “Fashion Boutique” web-page
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Happy Friday! 4/7/2017. Lisa & Maria are hosting a Easter photo contest at "The Beckoning Dawn Doll Showcase" page on Face Book. Here's is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057806090971754/
Contest ends on April 20th, 2017.
Remember we lost Rebecca (Bex) Montague last June 13th, 2016 to ovarian cancer. The Beckoning Dawn Doll Showcase face book page is Bex's original showcase page and it's being maintain by Lisa, & Maria.
New Releases coming very soon!!! Easter/Sunday dress set and for the first time ever, a Easter Bunny costume set. YES! I am here today, hoping to complete these little bunny costumes. I'll keep you posted and a newsletter will be sent too! Have a great Friday! Much love, Janet xoxo
3/30/2017- Happy Thursday Everyone! My family & I have been able to help dad out so much this past week. Daniel our elder son made another visit from Vermont. He just left today and my sister Michele continues to travel back and forth from Oklahoma to be with dad too! Thank you all so much for your continued thoughts & prayers.
Please know that there are no new fashions being released this week. I hope to have something special to offer you this coming holiday/season. I'll keep you posted right here!
Enjoy your weekend! Hope the weather will be kind to you! Thank you so much! With love, Janet xxxooo
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3/25/2017- Happy Saturday! Hope everyone is doing well. Dad is still telling his stories and we are all loving that.
I have finished the fashion request from last week and the supplies to make a few more arrived yesterday. That should make some very happy.
Please know that there are no new fashions be releasing this coming week. I will update you later next week on any progress that is being made. Have fun enjoying your weekend, and have a great week!
Love to all, Janet xxxooo
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3/20/2017. Happy 1st of Spring!
Please know that all fashions from last Friday's release shipped on Saturday!
Thank you all for your continued thoughts & prayers for my dad! He continues to fight on. Spending time with family & friends. My younger sister Michele continues to travel back & forth from Oklahoma. It's great having her around!
Wishing you all a beautiful 1st of Spring week! Lots of love, Janet xxxooo
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Breaking News!!! 3/16/2017 (Thursday) Good evening! Just wanted to pop in to let you know that I will be adding "Blue Skies," and "Dance 'til Dawn," gown sets to the inventory Friday 3/17/17 around 12PM-noon time (central Texas) time. I will also be adding some extra "Snow Princess," gown sets too. All sets to be added to the "moonlight madness sale," page.
Have a good night!! xxxxoooo
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Coming soon! Maybe this Friday! Blue Skies & Dance 'til Dawn.
Breaking news! 3/14/2017. The extra "Snow Princess" gown sets will be ready to ship soon for those on the waiting list. Any extra gown sets will be added to the inventory this week when I release 2 new (pastel color) fashion gowns!
(Keep you posted right here on date & time of the new releases.) Thanks again! xxxooo
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3/10/2017. Good morning! Happy Friday! I'm here today in hopes to get some sewing done! YAY! Wishing you all a fabulous weekend! Big hugs & lots of love, Janet xxxxooo
Breaking News!!! March 6th, 2017!! YaHOOOooo! This is unbelievable!! I just found 2 yards + of the overlay fabric used in the Snow Princess gown at the Joann Fabrics in Denton, Texas.!! I am so stoked!
If your wanting this set made please send me an email with the words "Snow Princess" in the subject!! Thanks!!
3/6/2017. Happy Monday! I hope you all are doing well. Great news for those of you waiting of your final batch of holiday fashions. They are all packed and ready to ship. I finally finished them late last night!
Currently there are no new fashion releases at this time. I will continue to keep you posted!
Thank you all for your thoughts & prayers for my dad! He continues to fight on. Some of my cousins from Philly just left yesterday. They were able to spend the week with Dad and he enjoyed all the time he got to spend with them. Our son Daniel spent the week before with us and my sister Michele has been traveling back and forth every weekend.
Wishing you all a beautiful week! Lots of love, Janet xxxooo
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2/26/2017. Happy Sunday! Sorry I've been away for a little while. My Dad who was diagnosed 2 1/2 years ago with stage 4 cancer was taken off of chemo and told there was nothing more they could do for him. It's been rough this past week just wrapping our heads around it all and it will continue through the days, weeks & months to come. Lots of family coming & going! This doesn't mean I'll stop sewing.
As for now, I'm still trying to finish all the holiday fashion orders. I have 8 Christmas Classic gowns ready to ship, and I have 12 more in the sewing stages. I still have another 9 more Holiday Gathering dress sets to make, but I think I only have supplies to make 8 more. We shall see! Hang in there with me! When I have something new to offer I will post updates here.
Have a beautiful & blessed & fun week! Lots of love, Janet xxxooo
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2/15/2017. Happy Belated Valentine's Day! I was unable to get to my computer yesterday. I hope you had a lovely day! Inquiry minds want to know will there be any new fashions released this weekend. Sorry, no new fashions yet but when I start on something new I'll let you know!
Currently I am working on the HG & CC fashion orders. There are many ready to ship. Hopefully I’ll be able to start sending emails out late tomorrow. If not, maybe early Friday in order to get them in the mail by Saturday. Have fun! Chat soon! Janet xxxooo
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Happy Sunday!! 2/12/2017!! Hurray! I finally finished the CCC & HC orders yesterday!! Woohoo! I'll send emails out sometime this week. And, for those on the waiting list of the HG & CC I'm working on my first batch. I really hope I'm able to get them all done this week too! (A girl can dream, can't she?) HA! I'm sooooo ready, ready for spring & for creating something new!
Have a beautiful week! And don't forget Valentine's Day is Tuesday!!!
Much love, Janet xxxxxooooo
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Happy Friday! 2/10/2017! Hope everyone had a great week! I was able to get just some supplies to make a few more "Hearts Desire," gowns. I will get with those you have requested the fashion, and if there's any left I will post them to the inventory. I will continue to keep a lookout for the red organza ribbon in the dye-lot needed. Today, I'm hoping to finish up the last of the Chocolate Covered Cherries & the Hot Chocolates. Starting on Holiday Gatherings, & Christmas Classic soon after. There will be no new fashions releases this weekend. Stay tuned! Have a great weekend! Xoxo
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Update: February 4th. "Hearts Desire," release date (tomorrow) Sunday, Feb. 5th at 2:00 central time.
Where: Moonlight Madness Sale page!
See you soon!
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BREAKING NEWS! I want to take this time to bring attention to this year’s 19th Annual Dawn Doll Convention. It’s going to be awesome! It’s a Gothic Victoria Tea Party in Portland, Maine, on October 21st, 2017. Check out the convention website! (Sorry I don't have a convention photo yet, but as soon as I have one I'll add it along with the website link.)
http://dawndollconvention2017.blogspot.com/
February 3rd. Happy Friday!! Sorry I was away yesterday and just finished my emails. Today, I plan on finishing up our "Hearts Desire." If I'm able to get them all completed & packed, we might see a (this) Sunday release and a Tuesday shipping date. If so, I will send a "newsletter,” out Saturday.
Have a great Friday! More info to come!! Xoxo
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February 1st. Happy February! Coming soon! Heart's Desire! More info to come!
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January 30th, FYI. No "Snow Princes" fabric to be found. Sorry folks! I tried!
Have a great evening & a beautiful week! More to come!
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January 29th. Happy Sunday! I've sent out emails for those on the waiting list for the Chocolate Covered Cherries and/or the Hot Chocolate. If you haven't received an email today, please be patient. I will be working on the last batch of these fashions next week.
Have a great week! Chat more soon!
PS. I'm going fabric & trim shopping tomorrow! It's not like I need anything! Right? HA! Okay, okay! I'm on the hunt for some little Snow Princess overlay fabric! Much love! Janet xoxo
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January 27th, 2017. Happy Friday! YAY! I've completed another dozen of Chocolate Covered Cherries fashion sets! On Sunday, I'll send emails to those on the waiting list for this fashion and for the Hot Chocolate sets I finished earlier this week. I still have several Hot Chocolate's & Chocolate Covered Cherries orders to complete. I'm hoping to have them all finished by next weekend. I'll keep you posted.
Wishing everyone a happy & fun weekend!
My little sister is on her way from Oklahoma this morning to spend the weekend with me.
Gotta go for now! Be back on Sunday!
Much love, Janet xoxoxo
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January 22, 2017! Happy Sunday! Just wanted to pop in to wish everyone a great week! I have no new fashions plan for release this week.
I did get started very late this week on pending fashion orders. But, tor the past couple of days I've been working on the extra "Hot Chocolate" fur coat sets. I only had enough fur to make 17 sets, but I have placed an order for my fur. So all is not lost! I'll get these 17 sets completed tomorrow, and start making the extra Chocolate Covered Cherries. I should have them all ready to ship by next weekend or sooner! I'll keep you posted! Just as soon as these fashion orders are completed, I will start on the other two, "Classic Christmas" and the "Holiday Gatherings."
Again, no new fashions to be released this coming week!
Much love, Janet xoxo
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January 14th. Look for the release of "Snow Princess," 2017.This Sunday afternoon, 1/15/2017 at 2pm central time in the Moonlight Madness page.
See you soon!
January 10th, 2017! Happy New Year's!! Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. It was great having my family around! I received so many beautiful & amazing dolls & fashions along with OOAK dolls & OOAK fashions from friends & family. Goodie bags filled with love & tiny miniature accessories for my dolls. I received candles & cookies & candies! Bath & body lotions! And, Amazon Echo! (I haven't yet tried it out!)
Latest doll fashion news! The month of January, I'm working on the extra orders for the Chocolate Covered Cherries & the Hot Chocolate fur set orders. I have some ready to ship, and will continue to work on these orders this month. Next month I'll start working on the extra Holiday Gatherings & the Christmas Classic fashions.
Update! Tuesday afternoon! I have sent the first batch of emails out for some of the fashions that are ready to ship. If you haven't received an email, that just means your fashion is not ready yet. I will send more waiting list emails next week!
New fashion release! I'm a wee bit behind in that area too.
Look for a small release of "Snow Princess," 2017. Coming soon!
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UPDATE: For International collectors who are purchasing ONLY (1) fashion set. A new postal rate has been offered. USPS First Class Flat envelope rate of $4.00. PLease be aware that it will not be protected by bubble wraping however, it will save lots of money.
