The Dolls Awards of Excellence (DAE) competition (also known as the Diamond Awards) recognizes and encourages excellence in the design and creation of dolls.

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Cissette: The Rise & Fall of a Fashion Icon

by DOLLS Magazine Contributor | Antique Dolls, Collectible Dolls, Fashion Dolls, Madame Alexander Dolls |

Once upon a time — in 1955, to be exact — Madame Alexander issued a 21-inch debutante doll with a full figure, arched high-heel feet, and a wardrobe the likes of which had never been seen before. Her name was Cissy, and she would forever change the way children and the doll industry looked at dolls. Previously most dolls were made in the likeness of a child, such as Betsy McCall, Ginny, and many others.

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The ABCs of Doll Artistry

by Stephanie Finnegan | Ball Jointed Dolls (BJD), Dollmakers |

When doll visionary Paulette Goodreau is asked about her early, formative years, she answers with...

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Jazzy Puppets: MacPherson Launches a New Twist on Reborns

by DOLLS Magazine Contributor | Baby Dolls & Reborn Dolls, Collectible Dolls |

A couple of years ago, when my 2-year-old granddaughter Keira was visiting, my daughter said she was really intrigued by puppets and asked if I had any of the nylon puppets left that I sold many years ago. The puppets I made were popular in the 1980s, and I literally made and sold hundreds of them at that time. I knew I had one packed away but couldn’t remember where it was stored.

Antonia Jenkins finds inspiration in nature

by DOLLS Magazine Contributor | Art Dolls, Collectible Dolls, Fantasy & Popular Culture |

I started making dolls professionally to combine several passions of mine: 3D graphics, sculpting, and fantasy. I studied computer graphics in college, specifically modeling. A few years ago, I got a 3D printer and was able to bring my digital art into the real world.