Since the DOLLS Magazine Doll and Teddy Expo was cancelled this year because of the virus pandemic, they decided to hold a Virtual Doll and Teddy Expo for 2020.  

As they have described it:  "Here’s your chance to spend some time viewing the newest and best dolls and accessories available from a variety of doll artists and manufacturers! Browse through each booth, and expect to find plenty of items to add to your wish list. You can contact individual artists and companies with questions via the online form at each booth. And don’t forget to take advantage of the special event discount code when you place orders with any of our exhibitors!"

Since Eyes of Texas Dolls is an avid supporter of DOLLS Magazine, we, of course, decided to participate in this endeavor and have a virtual booth.

Please take a look at the 'Eyes of Texas Dolls by Brenda Mize Booth' when you get an opportunity!  Thanks!

(As a special thank you Brenda is offering a 10% show special discount (please use the coupon code OnlineShow2020 when checking out).

Our booth will run from May 1 - July 31, 2020.

Additionally, should you see a doll that you would like on the Eyes of Texas Dolls website, and it is sold out, please email brenda@beaconsglow.com and she will make you a custom doll to look as closely as it can to the original.

Many thanks for your support!

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2017 DOLLS Award of Excellence Winner for Brenda

Brenda Mize, Owner of Beacon's Glow Collectibles, was thrilled to find out that her Eyes of Texas Dolls entry, "Royal Twins" has won in the category of Doll Fashion in the 2017 DOLLS Award of Excellence competition. This award is also known as the DOLLS Awards of Excellence Industry's Choice (DAE).

Judges for this year's competition included the following:  Berdine Creedy, Stephanie Finnegan, Jack Johnston, and Robert Tonner.  All of these judges are very well-known names in the collectible doll industry.

Competition was stiff as more than 170 entries were submitted for this year's competition.

Awards were presented on Friday, June 23, 2017 at the ID&TS held in Asheville, NC.

Brenda's description of her outfits were described as follows:
"Costume materials and description
Each twin wears a handcrafted full-length regal gown created from emerald green velvet and edged in antique gold trims.  Francesca wears an underdress made from olive green crushed taffeta fabric and Guinevere wears an underdress made from aqua-sienna crushed taffeta fabric.  The puffed sleeves of the underdress are embellished with crisscrossed gold cording and the hem of both underdresses is edged in metallic antique gold and turquoise blue beaded trim.
Guinevere and Francesca each wear a delicate necklace created from diamond rhinestone chain. Gold earrings with emerald green stones enhance their royal look.  Black tights and black leather slip-ons complete their outfit.
Their majestic classic red hair is adorned with a moss green rose floral garland. "


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Brand New! Eyes of Texas Dolls Website is Officially Live!

After working quite arduously over the last couple of weeks, Brenda, Owner of Beacon's Glow Collectibles is pleased to announce that her "Eyes of Texas Dolls" website has gone live.

A bit of background information if you might be interested:

Brenda created "Eyes of Texas Dolls" in early 2015.  Since that time, she has handcrafted more than 80 dolls up to this point.  And that number is growing weekly.

Living in Texas for most of her life, it made perfect sense to name her dolls with a Texan theme.  As she likes to say "it's all in the eyes".  No doubt about it, her favorite part in the whole dollmaking process is painting each doll's eyes.

Every doll is handcrafted from a Little Darling Doll mold from the famous doll artist, Dianna Effner.  They are crafted from an air dried casting slip which has been proved to be more durable than porcelain.

As with all handmade items, no two turn out exactly the same.

Her customer base thus far has been very pleased with their collectible one-of-a-kind doll purchases:

• "Beautifully painted Little Darling.  I am so happy with her and recommend this artist to anyone who loves beautiful hand-painted dolls."
• "I love Brenda's dolls. They are very expressive and "their eyes are beautiful" - July is so pretty! I love her expression and long hair.  Fantastic, Brenda!"
• "Wonderful and very much promising artist"

Thanks for taking a look!

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2016 DOLLS Award of Excellence Winner for Brenda

I was absolutely thrilled to find out that my entry for the DOLLS Magazine 2016 Industry's Choice Awards was announced as a winner at the recent International Doll & Teddy Show held in Ashville, NC. Little Darling in Violet was under the Doll Face-Up/Repaint Category. Many thanks to the judges who voted for her.

Some additional information about Little Darling in Violet as submitted to DOLLS Magazine:

"Little Darling in Violet wears a handmade full-length dress made from dupioni silk in majestic purple.  Both the sleeves and skirt are edged in purple plum pleated satin ribbon trim.  Each row of  pleated trim on her dress is adorned with white Victorian lace that has been embellished with Swarovski AB (Aurora Borealis) crystal flat back crystals, white Swarovski pearls, and purple pearls interspersed throughout.  In addition, tiny crystal Swarovski faceted crystals are strategically placed throughout the white Victorian lace backed by an iridescent pearl cup sequin. 

Little Darling in Violet wears a pair of white tights and white patent leather shoes decorated with tiny white ribbon bows and Swarovski AB crystal flat back crystals that match those in her dress.

She wears a hand-beaded necklace with an iridescent snakeskin oval cabochon surrounded by amethyst iris seed beads. This pendant hangs from a faux diamond encrusted chain.  Little Darling in Violet also wears a pair of white Swarovski pearl earrings. 

Her long, dark brown hair is pulled back from her face and she wears a matching violet organza ribbon in her hair.

In addition, her fingernails have been painted with a matching violet polish to perfectly coordinate with her outfit.

Special features (list any collaborating designers/artists) Dianna Effner Little Darling Doll Mold was used."

Photos submitted were as follows:

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Eyes of Texas Dolls to Expand Offerings

Brenda Mize, Owner of Beacon's Glow Collectibles and Eyes of Texas Dolls, will soon be creating 14 inch doll with cloth bodies.  As with her 12-inch dolls currently for sale, she will be using the famous Dianna Effner doll molds.  Dianna is an amazing sculptor and the faces on all of her dolls are both endearing, innocent, and sweet.

This is a new endeavor for Brenda but she is certainly up to the challenge.  Instead of solid bodies, these dolls will have a cloth body with armature for posing.

Additionally, research is currently being made to create dresses for these dolls as well.

Please stay tuned!

(Pictured above are 3 of Brenda's favorite Eyes of Texas Dolls).

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Introducing "Eyes of Texas" Dolls

Brenda, Owner of Beacon's Glow Collectibles, has been at it again.  Her latest endeavor is creating her "Eyes of Texas" Dolls hand-poured and hand-finished with the world-famous Dianna Effner doll molds.

She finds that she thoroughly enjoys paining the dolls eyes and this is truly what makes them unique and truly a collectible.

Each doll stands approximately 12 inches tall and each wears a hand-sewn sleeveless dress and pair of panties.

Every doll comes with pierced earrings (attached), pair of woven socks, white Mary Jane shoes, and a tiny brown plush teddy bear.  (Can you determine the brand of the teddy bear?)

Brenda will continue to fine tune her sewing skills and proceed with more complicated dresses and outfits for the dolls.

Please stay tuned!

Eyes of Texas Dolls - "It's All In the Eyes"

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