9/8/2009 Join us on Facebook
1/11/2009 Facelift!
12/14/2008 Jan/Feb issue and Rooting Tutorial Pictures
12/4/2008 New Affiliate Pages
11/28/2008 Black Friday Sale
11/6/2008 New Downloads
10/10/2008 Special Edition
Website updates
9/20/2008 Lifelike Dolls Updates
4/21/2008 The May/June issue has been sent!
4/15/2008 The May/June issue is here!
3/28/2008 Newsletter #4
3/27/2008 Gallery Pictures
3/25/2008 Issues Mailed
3/12/2008 Advertise in the May/June Issue!
Newletter #3
2/24/2008 May/June Cover is finished
2/12/2008 Exciting change for affiliates!
2/10/2008 Wholesale Section Added to Site!
Newsletter #2
2/8/2008 New Events Added
2/3/2008 Affiliate payouts for January
2/1/2008 New Prices
1/31/2008 Subscription rates increase tomorrow
Advertising sale coming to an end!
1/30/2008 Newsletter #1
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Date: 9/8/2009
Title: Join us on Facebook
Lifelike Dolls has a fan page on facebook! Join us for doll discussions, doll show pictures and magazine announcements!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lifelike-Dolls-Magazine/113588361820
Date: 1/11/2009
Title: Facelift!
Our website had a facelift! If you know of any news articles, doll shows or other related items that we could add to the site, please email us with the details.
Date: 12/14/2008
Title: Jan/Feb issue and Rooting Tutorial Pictures
The Jan/Feb issue is ready to be mailed and will be sent out a few days early! Aside from lots of great new content, we have included enhanced pictures from the rooting tutorial in the Nov/Dec issue, so be sure to get your copy today!
Date: 12/4/2008
Title: New Affiliate Pages
A facelift was long overdue for our affiliate pages, so today it was done! These pages will be maintained more diligently in the future...I promise!
Date: 11/28/2008
Title: Black Friday Sale
Only a few hours left of our Black Friday Sale! Take advantage of the great savings when you can!
Date: 11/6/2008
Title: New Downloads
The April 2008 issue and the July/Aug 2008 issue are now sold out of print copies. However, we have a new download option for our sold out copies...so no one has to miss out on these great issues! Get yours today!
Date: 10/10/2008
Title: Special Edition
"Dolls Around the World" is the theme for the special edition of Lifelike Dolls that will debut at IDEX 2009. This issue will be distributed to free in 1000 distribution bags at IDEX as well as being handed out to attendees who visit our booth. Be sure to stop by and see us! Advertising rates for this issue are available on the home page of our website.
Date: 10/10/2008
Title: Website updates
We have added some updates to our website for our international customers. You can now calculate the exchange rate or translate our website by using the handy tools right on our website. We have also added a list of retailers who are currently carrying Lifelike Dolls magazine in their stores.
Date: 9/20/2008
Title: Lifelike Dolls Updates
I have definitely neglected our blog! I apologize to anyone who had hopes of reading here, and I promise to be more diligent from this point on. First we need to do a little catching up, because there have been a lot of exciting things happening around here.
This past June, Lifelike Dolls had the pleasure of attending Madavor Media's Tiny Treasures Doll Show in St. Louis, Missouri. This was a great event that showcased a variety of baby dolls, including reborns, OOAK polymer clay sculpts and silicone dolls...just to name a few. Artists could buy supplies such as doll kits, instructional materials, and mohair and attend workshops that taught a variety of skills including rooting hair and sculpting. Collectors could examine dolls up close and in person before deciding on a purchase, there were workshops available for collectors that explained what to look for in a reborn doll and many goodies available for collectors...such as handmade clothing and doll accessories available for purchase. The show also featured a contest in which several deserving dolls received honours at a banquet. It was an exciting and eventful weekend that I look forward to attending again next year.
We have also had the pleasure of attending a doll show more local to us, the Cambridge Doll and Teddy Bear Show right here in Ontario, Canada. This was also a great day with so many talented vendors showcasing their work. We had the privilege of meeting some new friends, and connecting with some that we have had the privilege of meeting in the past.
Lifelike Dolls has partnered up with the Secrist Doll Company to help with their Cover Contest, which you can read more about on the Secrist website or in the Sept/Oct issue of Lifelike Dolls.
We are also featuring a Reborning Contest by Creative Impression Nursery, and a Sculpting Contest by OOAK Reborn Baby on our contest page and in the magazine. Voting for the finalists in the Reborn Australia contest has been successful and the winner should be announced soon.
A new shopping directory has been added to Lifelike Dolls. This is going to be an excellent resource for finding supplies, artists and accessories for doll artists and collectors alike! Email us at ads@lifelikedollsmag.com for more information on being included in the shopping directory.
This January, we will have a booth at IDEX in Orlando, Florida. This is going to be a great event and we are so excited to be part of it! We have a lot of news to share around IDEX, but that will be for another blog....
We have recently added a new tab to our website. You can now get a preview of the inside of each available magazine. Click on the "preview issues" tab and choose which magazine you would like to view.
That's all for now! Check back often for more news and updates.
Date: 4/21/2008
Title: The May/June issue has been sent!
Your magazines have been sent! Please let us know when they arrive and give us your feedback!
Date: 4/15/2008
Title: The May/June issue is here!
NEWSLETTER ISSUE #5
THE MAY/JUNE ISSUE IS HERE!!!!
What a great issue too! Featuring Tina Kewy who has also provided the first step in her ongoing sculpting tutorial. Casie Brabham shows us how to create a cloth sculpture, and Kirsty Black shares a tutorial for fairy wings that can be used with your reborn or sculpture. The fantasy world is explored with a look at fairy dolls, and the second part of our "Why Reborns" feature discusses some different reasons for creating lifelike dolls.
This fantastic issue is mailing out on Monday, April 21st (a few days early) so get your order in today!!!
WHOLESALE ORDERS AVAILABLE
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Date: 3/28/2008
Title: Newsletter #4
NEWSLETTER ISSUE #4
APRIL ISSUE
The April issue was sent out and everyone should have it by the end of next week! We are so pleased with the feedback we have received directly and in doll groups that we thought we would share some of it with all of you:
Debra - BRAVO LADIES!!!! The magazine is wonderful!! Congrats to you and everyone else who had great photos and stories in it.
Kathy - I loved all of the pictures and articles and especially love that you're including tutorials and patterns! I also love the way the advertisements fit in so seamlessly, without detracting from the magazine at all (you know how some magazines are ALL ads; that's sooooo not the case here!).
Jan - It's here!!! I'm so excited!!! I just received My FIRST Issue of Lifelike Dolls Magazine & it's UNBELIEVABLE!!! There's a wealth of info, from tips to artists to patterns... ethnic reborning... omg... just fabulous & full of great reading & pics!!! HUGE CONGRATS to Sheri and Cheryl for an awesome magazine... I'll always treasure my first of many issues!!! Thanks!!! If you haven't order yours yet, you don't know what you're missing!!! Annette - I love the tutorial, and the pattern (wish I could knit/crochet. I'd give it a go. :) ) And the articles are great! Deborah - Lovely work girls, so glad I have a subscription! :O) It has inspired me to think about the reborns again - I have been concentrating on my 'other' dolls......Great tutorial on the ethnic colouring!
Norma - A huge thank you ladies....my magazine has arrived and it is awesome...very well done....now I can't wait for the next one!! For those of you who haven't subscribed yet, don't wait...it is well worth the expense!!
Orders for the April issue will be mailed out each Friday. Please feel free to send us comments/suggestions/questions about the articles in this and future issues, or about any reborning or sculpting subject. Your comments may be published in the magazine and we will respond to everyone.
MAY/JUNE ISSUE
The May/June issue is heading to the printer next week and ships out to all of you on April 23rd. We are so excited about this issue! It is packed full of sculpting information and tutorials, as well as articles about artists and mythical dolls. This is one you don't want to miss!
GALLERY PICTURES IN THE MAGAZINE
Send your high resolution doll pictures to gallery@lifelikedollsmag.com and you may see them on our gallery pages of the magazine! Artist or nursery names can be included within the graphic. Photos must be a minimum of 300 dpi and saved in JPG, TIFF or PDF format.
GALLERY PICTURES ON THE WEBSITE
Send in pictures of your favourite reborns and sculpts (artists' own creations only please) and we may include them on our online gallery pages. Artist or nursery names can be included within the graphic only. Photos should be 72dpi and they should be sent to gallery@lifelikedollsmag.com with your contact information.
WHOLESALE ORDERS NOW AVAILABLE
We have listened to your feedback, and our wholesale program has been adjusted. Sign up on the website to see our new wholesale program, or contact sales@lifelikedollsmag.com for information on purchasing magazines to sell on your website or in your retail location.
JOIN OUR AFFILIATE PROGRAM
Place our logo on your site and make money off of every magazine sale that comes through your website!
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Date: 3/27/2008
Title: Gallery Pictures
New pictures have been added to the web gallery...take a look!
Date: 3/25/2008
Title: Issues Mailed
The April issue of Lifelike Dolls has been sent.
Date: 3/12/2008
Title: Advertise in the May/June Issue!
The advertising deadline for the May/June issue of Lifelike Dolls is March 20th, 2008! Review the media kit or purchase ads by clicking on the Advertising tab. Payment plans are possible for one year purchases. Contact ads@lifelikedollsmag.com for more information.
Date: 3/12/2008
Title: Newletter #3
NEWSLETTER ISSUE #3
APRIL ISSUE The April issue is almost ready to ship out! Be sure to send any questions and comments about this issue to us at editor@lifelikedollsmag.com. Your opinion matters!
ADVERTISING DEADLINE APPROACHING
Time is running out! March 20th, 2008 is the deadline for advertising in the May/June issue of Lifelike Dolls. CLICK HERE to view the media kit or purchase advertising. Payment plans are also available for one year purchases. Contact ads@lifelikedollsmag.com for more information.
WHOLESALE ORDERS NOW AVAILABLE
Contact sales@lifelikedollsmag.com for information on purchasing magazines to sell on your website or in your retail location.
JOIN OUR AFFILIATE PROGRAM
Place our logo on your site and make money off of every magazine sale that comes through your website! CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION.
FROM OUR READERS
Do you have any questions about artist techniques? Send them in and we will print them and get answers from readers. Is there anything you would like to see in future issues? Let us know!
Send all correspondence to editor@lifelikedollsmag.com .
Date: 2/24/2008
Title: May/June Cover is finished
Take a look at the website to see what beautiful creations made the cover!
Date: 2/12/2008
Title: Exciting change for affiliates!
The affiliate program now earns you 10% on all magazines sales!
Date: 2/10/2008
Title: Wholesale Section Added to Site!
Lifelike Dolls is now available at wholesale prices for those who qualify. Click on the Wholesale Section on the site for more details.
Date: 2/10/2008
Title: Newsletter #2
NEWSLETTER ISSUE #2
SUBMISSION DEADLINE APPROACHING
Time is running out! February 15th, 2008 is the submission deadline for articles and advertising in the April 2008 issue.
MAY/JUNE ISSUE IS NOW FOR SALE
The May/June issue is sure to be exciting, with a sculpting tutorial from our featured artist, Tina Kewy, who will continue to make contributions to Lifelike Dolls in future issues. Cloth sculpting will also be explored with a tutorial from Casie Brabham from Bebe Babies. Fairies and fantasy dolls of all shapes and sizes will be gracing the pages, along with the artists who create and love them, and we will explore what motivates artists to create reborns and other lifelike dolls.
WHOLESALE ORDERS NOW AVAILABLE
You asked, and we have provided! We are now taking wholesale orders through our website. Click on the Wholesale Section of the site and fill out the form to request access. You will be glad you did!
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
CALLING ALL COLLECTORS! We are still looking for more collectors to interview. If you have a large or unique collection of dolls, we want to talk to you! Email editor@lifelikedollsmag.com with "collector" in the subject line, and we will contact you.
CALLING ALL ARTISTS! We covered why people love to collect these dolls in our April issue, and now we want to introduce our artists. Write us a note telling us how you got started, how long you've been doing it, and why you love to create these pieces of art.
Submission deadline for the May/June issue is March 20th. Send all submissions to editor@lifelikedollsmag.com .
JOIN OUR AFFILIATE PROGRAM
Place our logo on your site and make money off of every magazine sale that comes through your website!
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CONTESTS
Get your sculpt produced into a doll kit!
Lifelike Dolls Magazine and Reborn Australia have teamed up to host a sculpting competition.
Details are in the first issue of Lifelike Dolls.
FROM OUR READERS
Do you have any questions about artist techniques? Send them in and we will print them and get answers from readers.
Is there anything you would like to see in future issues? Let us know!
Send all correspondence to editor@lifelikedollsmag.com .
Date: 2/8/2008
Title: New Events Added
We have added new doll shows to the event calendar. If you know of any doll shows, classes or related events, send them to us so we can add them!
Date: 2/3/2008
Title: Affiliate payouts for January
Unless otherwise requested, the first affiliate payout will be at the end of February, and at month end from there on out.
Date: 2/1/2008
Title: New Prices
The new print ad prices and subscription prices are now in effect. View the shopping cart to see the changes.
Date: 1/31/2008
Title: Subscription rates increase tomorrow
Order your subscription today! Rates increase to the regular rate on February 1st, 2008.
Date: 1/31/2008
Title: Advertising sale coming to an end!
Get your ads in today! Our introductory rates end at midnight tonight, so be sure to get your ads ordered today!
Date: 1/30/2008
Title: Newsletter #1
INTRODUCTORY PRICES ENDING JANUARY 31ST!!!
Our low introductory advertising prices are ending January 31st, and our regular rates will take effect on February 1st. Annual subscription rates will also increase at this time. Individual issue prices will remain the same. Place your orders quick to avoid paying full price!
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Time is running out to submit your pictures, stories and funny anecdotes for the April issue of Lifelike Dolls! Send them in by February 15th for consideration for this issue.
CALLING ALL COLLECTORS! We are still looking for more collectors to interview. If you have a large or unique collection of dolls, we want to talk to you! Email editor@lifelikedollsmag.com with "collector" in the subject line, and we will contact you.
Fairies and fantasy dolls are one of the subjects for the May/June issue of Lifelike Dolls. We are looking for pictures, tutorials stories about how you love them!
Are you a sculptor? Share your talents with a basic tutorial for the magazine.
CALLING ALL ARTISTS! We covered why people love to collect these dolls in our April issue, and now we want to introduce our artists. Write us a note telling us how you got started, how long you've been doing it, and why you love to create these pieces of art.
Submission deadline for the May/June issue is March 20th. Send all submissions to editor@lifelikedollsmag.com .
JOIN OUR AFFILIATE PROGRAM
Place our logo on your site and make money off of every magazine sale that comes through your website!
Click here http://www.lifelikedollsmag.com/store/WsAffSignup.asp to join.
CONTESTS
Get your sculpt produced into a doll kit!
Lifelike Dolls Magazine and Reborn Australia have teamed up to host a sculpting competition.
Details are in the first issue of Lifelike Dolls.
FROM OUR READERS
Do you have any questions about artist techniques? Send them in and we will print them and get answers from readers.
Share your Idex experience with us.
Is there anything you would like to see in future issues? Let us know!
Send all correspondence to editor@lifelikedollsmag.com .
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