December Sale!

Wow, Christmas is almost here! My son will be arriving on the 18th and will spend 6 weeks with us. We are so excited to have him home from college. My other children are just counting the days till their older brother arrives. There is nothing in the world like having all of your kids home for Christmas!

This will be my last week at work before I start my Christmas vacation. So as you can imagine I'm super excited that the holidays are here.

As a special thank you to all my customers I am having a sale!

Free Shipping for International & US orders, $40.00 or over!!
15% Off all Silk & Cotton Fabrics!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Years!
Tayna

New Doll - Doreen

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! I had a wonderful time with my family and friends. I'm also excited because I just finished another doll. She was alot of fun to make and I loved the fabric I used. Hope you like her.

She is listed on ebay, here is the link: Ebay Auction


Doreen is a 5 1/2 in porcelain doll.

She is dressed in a beautiful blue dress made from 100% silk jacquard fabric. Trimmed with cotton vintage black lace and a silk ribbon. Her undergarments are white swiss batiste, trimmed with lace. Her shoes are covered with black silk trimmed with bunka. Her soles are real leather. She has medium brown hair and is wearing a pearl necklace and earrings. Mold is by Cynthia Howe.

If you're interested in this fabric I still have a few left. Click here to purchase.

New Fabrics

These cotton fabrics are so lightweight! They are perfect for miniatures.

100% pima cotton. Plaid is smaller than appears in picture.



This mini plaid is 80% Cotton, 20% poly, red/black/yellow/white. The plaid is much smaller than it appears in the picture. Great fabric to work with and glues easily.

If interested in purchasing click here

New Doll

I just completed this doll. I wanted to share her with you. Arianna is 5 1/2 inches tall.
She is dressed in a beautiful pink silk dress, trimmed with cotton vintage lace and a pink silk ribbon bow.

Her undergarments are white swiss batiste, trimmed with lace. Her shoes are covered with pink silk to match the dress. Her soles are real leather.
Mold is b y Cynthia Howe.
I used half pearls for the buttons. I love these half pearls. If your interested click here.
She is listed on ebay....Click here.

Free Shipping

Hi Everyone, Today is a beautiful fall day in El Paso. I love this time of the year.

I will be offering FREE SHIPPING on international and US orders that are $20 or more.

Visit my webstore www.taynasminidolls.com

Have a great day everyone,
Tayna

October/November Contest

This month's contest is easy. Watch my video tutorial and add a comment to my blog. You will win the 3 different styles of tiaras.

You have to be a subscriber to join my monthly contest.

Tiara Tutorial

For more information on purchasing these tiaras click here: Tayna's Minidolls

New Product

1" scale Tiaras, 1 per package. These can be decorated with glitter, small stones or flowers for the perfect tiny head piece. These metallic finished notions are cut from Chromolux Paper. Available in gold or silver in 3 different styles.

Click here for more information.

Doll Doll's Kit

Hi everyone, I have 1/2" porcelain doll kits on sale this week. Only 3 left. This is the same doll that I used on my doll video tutorial. Click here for more information.



Also available:



1" doll trunk kit - Click here for more information.

Kit includes everything you need to complete my doll trunk from the video tutorial.

No Hole Beads

These beads are perfect for embelishing fairies, fairy wings, and miniature dolls. I love to make jewelry for my miniature dolls or decorate tiarras. To order click here.

Just Arrived...New Fabrics!!!!

I received the most beautiful fabrics today! I can hardly wait to use them!


100% Silk Jacquard, diamond pattern. Pattern is much smaller than it appears. This fabric is very lightweight and drapable. Limited amount!



100% Silk Charmuse, IVORY, tone on tone, stripe and floral, satin fabric. This fabric is absolutely beautiful!!! Very lightweight and drapable. Pattern is much smaller than it appears. I wish it would scan better.

Click here if interested in purchasing.

10% Off Silk Dupioni, Microsuede, and Alova Suede Fabrics

I am currently having 10% OFF on all my silk dupioni, microsuede, and alova suede fabrics! Visit my webstore: www.taynasminidolls.com

Doll kit Suppliers

Here is the list of Doll kits suppliers I promised. Sorry it took so long to post. I'm back to my teaching position and the first month is very busy organizing my classroom and writing lesson plans.

Lucie Winsky
Giselle's Miniature Creations
Gina Bellous
Sandy Calderon
Bonnie Glazier

If I missed a supplier please feel free to post on my blog so that others can see it.

Tayna

September Sale

10% Off all silk dupioni, microsuede, & alova suede fabrics.

Tayna

August Contest Winner!!!

The winner is...Marcie Van Deren!!! Thank you for participating. I will put your prize in the mail.

Tayna

10% OFF Sale - Silk Dupioni

I am currently having 10% OFF on all my silk dupioni fabrics! Visit my webstore: www.taynasminidolls.com

Customer's Submissions

This fan was created by Lucie Winsky. This was one of my earlier tutorials using the fans that I sell. I will be adding this tutorial in a few days for those that missed it. Thank you Lucie. If you're interested in seeing more of Lucie's work visit her website. Lucie Winsky's Website





Marcie Van Deren submitted her version of the trunk tutorial. She did a great job! I loved that she used a different color. Thank you Marcie!


If you have a project using one of my tutorials that you would like to submit, please email me a picture.

Tayna

Doll Kit for Episode 3

Hi everyone, After many request I put up some kits for this episode. You will be able to purchase unpainted or painted doll kits. Click here to purchase a kit. I only have 6 kits available.

Miniature Doll Tutorial Part 1, 2 & 3

Part 1 of tutorial.




Part 2



Part 3

Dolls of Romance Blog

I would love to tell you all about a new blog. It is Dana's Blog, Dolls of Romance. Here is the link blog: http://dollsofromance.vox.com/

She is also the owner of the Minidolllist. One of my favorite doll list. Everything I know about miniature dolls is due to this list. You can also visit the minidolllist website and join this great list. Here is the link: www.minidolllist.com.

Miniature Doll Tutorial Part 1

This is part 1 of tutorial.

Miniature Doll Tutorial

Supplies Needed:

1 1/2 inches doll - I used Jammie by Parker Levi
Any type of fabric
Ribbon
2mm silk ribbon
Viscose
Small lace

August Contest

This month you can win 1 piece of silk taffeta and a piece of lace just like I used on the video.

There are several things you can do to win. Send me a picture of any of my projects that you have completed. I will be posting them on my blog or if you prefer just leave a comment or a question in my blog. You must be a subscriber in order to enter my monthly contest.

Tutorial has been delayed due to problems with You Tube. Hopefully they will be up by tomorrow. Sorry for the delay.

Tutorial Update

I received several emails asking about the August tutorial. I will have it up by Thursday the latest.

Tayna

10% Sale - Silk Taffeta fabrics

In celebration of my 24th wedding anniversary I'm having a sale on my website.

10% off on all silk taffeta fabrics. Click here to see all my silks.

Tayna

July Contest Winner!

The winner of the July Contest is......
AGaul@aol.com!!!! Please send me your address.

Thank you everyone for subscribing to my blog. I have another contest and tutorial for the month of August. I will keep you posted.

Tayna

New to my webstore is Bonnie Lavish Bow Maker.

1" scale bow kit makes 18 assorted color bows. The following colors included: yellow, red, pink, purple, lt. green, white, and teal.

Click here to buy.

Wonderful new pattern by Kathi Mendenhall!

1919 Combination and Kimono Jacket. The shoe instructions are included.

If your interest in purchasing click here.

Doll Trunk Kit & Supplies

Several people emailed me that it is hard for them to get all the supplies needed for my tutorial. I have made up a few kits that contain everything you need for this tutorial including the Doll Trunk kit. If you want different colors than what I used just let me know.
Kit Includes:
Doll Trunk Kit
3 Paints
Crackling Medium
Fabric
Index Cards
Modpodge

Visit my store if interested in purchasing. Click here

Vintage Doll Trunk part 3 & 4

Here are the last two parts of the doll trunk tutorial. Hope you have enjoyed them.
Part 3


Part 4


Tayna

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Vintage Doll Trunk Tutorial Part 2

Wow, after being gone all day I was overwhelmed by all the emails about my tutorial! Thank you everyone for your positive comments and emails! I'm so excited to know that you are all enjoying it. I didn't think that I would have this kind of response. I'm already working on the next tutorial which will be the doll that goes in the trunk.

Now for part 2 of the tutorial.


Please write your opinions or questions on my blog. As well, any techniques, projects, new products or tools you would like to see demonstrated.

Many people have asked me how to post a comment. It is very easy, just look right below and click on the envelope.

My Day With Wanna in El Paso

I spent the day with my wonderful, dear friend Wanna from El Paso. She showed me all her dolls and I have to say, they are absolutely amazing. I also got to see the books that she sells and I was really impressed. If you need a book for your doll or miniature scene then you definitely need to get one of her books. Click here to view her books.

Wanna also showed me everything she bought at the Chicago Show. Oh, how I wish I could have gone. She bought some amazing things but what got me excited was when she mentioned that she bought one of Anna Hardman's dolls. I have always admired her talent and to be able to look at one of her dolls up close and hold it was fantastic.

Vintage Trunk Tutorial Part 1

This tutorial has four parts to it. This is Part 1 of 4 videos. Hope you enjoy it! If you haven't done so, subscribe to my blog so that you can have the opportunity to win a free trunk. As a subscriber you will also receive emails when I upload other videos, updates or monthly contest.



Please write your opinions or questions on my blog. As well, any techniques, projects, new products or tools you would like to see demonstrated.

Many people have asked me how to post a comment. It is very easy, just look right below and click on the envelope.

Trunk Tutorial Supplies

Coming Soon...Trunk Tutorial Video!!! Here are the supplies you need!


1in Doll Trunk
Acrylic paints
Crackle Medium
Small Piece of Fabric
Cardstock or Index Card
Paintbrushes
Glue

Win a free 1in Trunk by subscribing to my blog! Winner will be announced July 31!!!

July Contest

Make sure you subscribe to my blog. Once a month I will be holding a contest and you will have the chance to win something from my Store.

July's contest is very easy. Subscribe to my blog and you will have the opportunity to win a 1in Doll Trunk Kit needed for this months tutorial. Winner will be announced July 31.

To add your name in the drawing for the 1in Trunk kit please post a commnent of future tutorials you would and subscribe to my blog.

Tayna

Vintage Trunk

I'm almost done with the next video. I'm so excited! The lighting is definitely much better than the first video. Thank you everyone for all your advise. Here is a picture of what I will be teaching. I will only teach how to make the trunk. Then for Episode 3, I will make the doll and some of the accessories that go in the trunk.



I will be posting the supplies needed for this tutorial tomorrow. Make sure you subscribe to my blog so that you can receive an email of any updates, contest or videos that I post.

Thai Silk Taffeta Fabric

Today I received the most wonderful Thai silk taffeta fabric. It is straight from Thailand. It is a beautiful sky blue, very lightweight, and smooth with a slight sheen to it.



Click here if interested in purchasing: Tayna's Store

Tea Dyeing Video

My first video is ready for viewing. The lighting is awful but I promise the next episode will be better. We are currently working on it. In this episode I am showing you how to tea dye all types of fabrics for miniatures.

(Sorry this video will no longer be available)

I would love to hear your opinions on this episode. If you have any questions on this techniques please post here. If you have a comment about tea dyeing that will help others, please feel freeto share with us. Any comments about this tutorial will be included in the July contest drawing. Please let me know if you have any request for future shows.