I'm at the very tail end of the annual rush of online orders from people purchasing dolls for Christmas presents. Usually, around this time, I turn my attention to making doll gifts for my own extended family, for the children of nieces, nephews and cousins. That is always a lot of fun because I get to actually see their children's eyes get big when they open their handmade presents. This week I have to finish making 5 dolls for relatives. I might need some help from Santa's elves.

As soon as Christmas is over, I will start making new dolls to sell next year. My first 2012 craft show will probably be the CNY Maple Festival in Marathon, NY, on March 24-25. I need to make dozens of new dolls before then. 

If you've been thinking of buying someone special a Joelle's Dolls doll for Christmas..........there's not much time left.