Better Together Program Links, Downloads, and Information - For Attendees Using Both YouTube and Facebook | EVENT DATES: August 26th, 27th, 28th 2022.
ALL EVENT TIMES ARE IN MOUNTAIN DAYLIGHT TIME OR MDT.
YOU DO NOT NEED FACEBOOK TO PARTICIPATE in the videos. YOU DO NEED FACEBOOK for the salesroom with multiple vendors that is happening on Saturday morning during the event.
To view the programs, you will use YOUTUBE OR THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP - YOUR CHOICE!
Neema and Ellowyne Wilde will go on sale on Saturday, August 27th, at 6 PM MDT. Participants will receive a link to the Ellowyne/ Neema Boutique through email, posted in the Private Facebook Group, and the link will be posted on this schedule. You will purchase the dolls through the VDC Website.
EMAIL CONVENTION QUESTIONS TO INFO@VIRTUALDOLLCONVENTION.COM
ALL event TIMES ARE MDT (Mountain DAYLIGHT time in Denver, Colorado) Use the World Clock tool to convert to your time zone.
The VDC better together convention is excited to present a stellar lineup for the event salesroom. Click here to see the seller lineup. The salesroom opens in our private Facebook Group at 10 AM MDT on Saturday, august 27th, 2022, and lasts through the end of the event. You will click on the Albums section to access the individual albums. In most Facebook groups, it is “Media” and then “Albums.” Practice now to get a hang of it!
PRE-CONVENTION ENTERTAINMENT & DOWNLOADS
A Peek at Earning Her Stripes Ellowyne Wilde with Allison Hernandez (4 Minutes) LINK TO VIDEO ON YOUTUBE
Wednesday August 24th, 2022 - fun before the official start!
12 PM MDT: Unboxing Neema Prototypes with Allison Hernandez (16 Minutes)
LINK TO VIDEO ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/FDmdYL1pz10 | Link to video in Facebook Group: Facebook
1 PM MDT: Doll Shopping Discussion: Which Neema is for You? With Allison Hernandez (11 Minutes)
LINK TO VIDEO ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/26zSBfeyWjs | Link to video in Facebook Group: Facebook
3 PM MDT: Opening Baby Presents and Chatting with John Port - he always brings the sweetest gifts for Holland Diane (10 Minutes)
LINK TO VIDEO ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/9Gdy4cc94AA | Link to video in Facebook Group
4 PM MDT: OH, THE DRAMA!! THE FINAL ELLOWYNE REVEAL AND READING OF JOURNAL ENTRIES (11 Minutes)
LINK TO VIDEO ON YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/w4eFQw-LvbQ | Link to video in Facebook Group
Thursday August 25th, 2022 - fun before the official start!
12 PM MDT Fashion Doll Show and Tell - RTB101 Girls Galore with Danielle Leyshon at Turn of the Century Antiques (17 Minutes)
Link to video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZUQ30sHHMAI | Link to video in Facebook Group
2 PM MDT La Casa de las mil Munecas with Rosana Duffour (House of the Thousand Dolls in Mexico City) | Rosana Duffour has been working for years to curate an incredible showcase of dolls for her museum in Mexico City. She is close to her opening and shares a bit about her story in this interview at Turn of the Century Antiques. (7 Minutes)
Link to video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/llBU0LFXV94 | Link to video in Facebook Group
Quick Tutorial on Making Homemade Smores Pop Tarts (YUM!) (4 Minutes) Quick tutorial on YouTube, look in the video description for ingredients and instructions: Only on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hOmZ5fwheaE Link to Recipe
BONUS PROGRAM NEWLY ADDED! Captivating Curiosities: Robert Tonner Prototypes and Samples with Jay Barrett | Join Jay Barrett in Australia for a look at his fascinating Tonner samples and dolls that never went into production. (17 Minutes)
Link to video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MRtcki9NIcw | Link to video in Facebook Group
Bonus Download: “Welcome Neema” Bouquet of Rolled Paper Flowers Craft by Diana Vining
OFFICIAL START OF THE BETTER TOGETHER VDC POP-UP EVENT
Friday, August 26th, 2022
10 AM MDT: Welcome message from Rachel Hoffman | Thank you for joining Better Together! LINK ON YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/zNAl0LvLFzo | Link to video in Facebook Group
10:15 AM MDT: Her Name had to be Mary, My Adventure to Discover my Doll’s Namesake and Heritage with Susan Dossetter | Early Wooden Antique Doll History and Program | Join our wonderful friend Susan Dossetter for an in-depth program on one of her favorite early wooden dolls. Get ready for history and intriguing stories! (45 Minutes)
LINK TO VIDEO ON YOUTUBE | Link to video in Facebook Group
12 PM MDT: Paul’s American Girl Collection with Kathy Leppert | Paul has been scouring flea markets and garage sales to amass a collection of over 100 American Girl dolls. He has a lot to learn, and luckily, Kathy Leppert is on hand to chat with Paul about his collection. It’s a fun show and tell type video! (17 Minutes) CLICK HERE FOR YOUR AMERICAN GIRL PHOTO PROP DOWNLOAD
LINK TO VIDEO ON YOUTUBE | Link to video in Facebook Group
1 PM MDT: Tonner and Couture Fashion Collection Update with Ryan Andersen and Ian Price from The Bold Doll | Join Ian Price from the YouTube Channel The Bold Doll and Ryan Andersen for a collection update of Ryan’s exceptional bespoke fashion collection as well as customized Robert Tonner Dolls. (34 Minutes)
LINK TO VIDEO ON YOUTUBE | Link to video in Facebook Group
2 PM MDT: Teddy and Toy Shopping with John Port | Join our favorite Teddy Bear Expert, John Port, for a whimsical shopping tour. Learn about early Disney stuffies, Bonzo, and more. (19 Minutes)
3 PM MDT: The Doll Artistry of Neil Estern with Ashley Brooke Sero and Patty Bennett-Sero | Join Ashley Brooke-Sero and Patty Bennett-Sero for a program highlighting the life and work of American sculptor Neil Estern. In the late 1950s, just as the doll Barbie was making her debut as a teenager with unrealistic physical dimensions, Neil Estern invented iconic dolls like Patti Playpal, and Giggles. Within a few years, Mr. Estern had turned from toymaker to full-time professional sculptor of monumental works, working out of a studio in Brooklyn Heights. There is a special cutie co-host, Lena, that steals the show. Fun, fun!! (43 Minutes) Subscribe to Ashley on YouTube and Subscribe to Patty on YouTube
LINK TO VIDEO ON YOUTUBE | Link to video in Facebook Group
4:30 PM MDT: How to Make a One-of-a-Kind Paper Doll with Diana Vining | This is exciting - Diana Vining, of The Paper Doll Shoppe and Virtual Doll Convention, has created her FIRST video! In this video, Diana shows you the tools she uses and her methods for creating a one-of-a-kind paper doll. You can paint and draw right alongside Diana Vining, one of the world's most talented illustrators. (49 Minutes) DOWNLOAD YOUR TEMPLATE WORKSHEETS HERE
LINK TO VIDEO ON YOUTUBE | Link to video in Facebook Group
5:30 PM MDT: Denver Miniature Museum Adventure with Rachel Hoffman, Allison Hernandez, Paul Hoffman, and Kathy Leppert | Join the gang as we head to the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls, and Toys. You will enjoy doll show and tell from some of the attendees and on this day, we gave a program on dolls and social media, and Wendy the Director of the Museum took us into the back to explore the archives. You will love the treasures that Allison spotted in this walkalong style video. (27 Minutes)
7 PM MDT: Backstage Pass to 1964 with Barbie and Ken’s Little Theater with Christopher Johnson | Christopher Johnson of Trinket Twink on Instagram is a fervent Barbie collector. In this video, Christopher shares some of his favorite Barbie treasures, including a 1964 Little Theatre, a Number One in a TM gown, and so much more. Plus, he’s funny! (46 Minutes)
LINK TO VIDEO ON YOUTUBE | Link to video in Facebook Group
DAILY DOWNLOAD: American Girl Inspired Photo Booth Printable Props | CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Print and take photos with your dolls for posting in the Better Together Facebook Group!
Saturday, August 27th, 2022
10 AM MDT | SHOPPING DAY!! DOLL AND TEDDY BEAR SALESROOM OPENS IN FACEBOOK GROUP CLICK HERE TO GO TO EACH SELLER ALBUM!! - SHOP ALBUMS FROM ALL THE SELLERS! CLICK TO SEE SELLER LINEUP (The salesroom is open for shopping through the remainder of the event.)
DIRECT LINKS TO SELLER FACEBOOK GROUP ALBUMS
12 PM MDT: Identifying Vintage American Girl Dolls Out in the Wild - A Mini Masterclass with Kathy Leppert | Learn all the things to look for when shopping for American Girl dolls at yard sales and flea markets. The more you know, the better you shop! (19 Minutes) CLICK HERE FOR YOUR AMERICAN GIRL PHOTO PROP DOWNLOAD
LINK TO VIDEO ON YOUTUBE | Link to video in Facebook Group
12:30 PM MDT: How to Repair American Girl Dolls with Kathy Leppert | Kathy Leppert has been repairing American Girl dolls for years and shares some of her top tips so you can repair them at home, too! (32 Minutes)
LINK TO VIDEO ON YOUTUBE | Link to video in Facebook Group
1 PM MDT: EPIC Hot Dog-Along with Rachel, Derek, Allison Hernandez, and Holland Diane | Join the crew for an epic adventure in hot dog tasting throughout Colorado. There are three hot dog stops in this video - a drive-through, a fancy place, and a street vendor outside of the baseball game. What hot dog will be the best? Find out in this video and even better, eat a hot dog with us! (29 Minutes)
LINK TO VIDEO ON YOUTUBE | Link to video in Facebook Group
2 PM MDT: Top 10 Things Social Media and Tech Have Done for Doll Culture with Allison Hernandez | This program will leave you feeling motivated and thankful for all of the meaningful connections and opportunities social media provides us in our doll communities and daily life. (20 Minutes)
LINK TO VIDEO ON YOUTUBE | Link to video in Facebook Group
2:30 PM MDT: Doll Discovery with Allison Hernandez: Momoko | Have you heard of Momoko dolls? Discover them in a delightful unboxing with Allison Hernandez, filmed at Turn of the Century Antiques (15 Minutes) BONUS DOWNLOAD! PRINT AND MAKE A MINIATURE MOMOKO DOLL BOX
3 PM MDT: Sewing Class with Tamara Casey of Designs by Jude | FREE Neema Pattern for Conventioneers!! | Join Tamara Casey of Designs by Jude for a fantastic sewing class for Neema, she has been working on this special pattern for months. Do Tamara a HUGE favor and please ‘Like’ her Facebook Page and YouTube Channel. (28 Minutes)
DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE ‘RETAIL THERAPY’ PATTERN FROM TAMARA CASEY HERE: LETTER AND A4
LINK TO VIDEO ON YOUTUBE | Link to video in Facebook Group
5 PM MDT: Robert Tonner Visits Turn of the Century Antiques in Denver, Colorado | Play Doll Collector Bingo with Robert Tonner! Download your own BINGO sheet here, this is the same one Robert played with. In this video, you will play bingo alongside Robert, watch him pick his prizes from our special prize vault, look at rare Madame Alexander dolls, and chat the new collection with us. It’s super fun. Robert is the best! (25 Minutes)
LINK TO VIDEO ON YOUTUBE | Link to video on Facebook Group
6 PM MDT - NEEMA AND ELLOWYNE GO ON SALE IN THE NEEMA/ELLOWYNE BOUTIQUE, LINKS WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL AND POSTED ON THIS SCHEDULE, REMEMBER TO REFRESH YOUR PAGE!
LINK TO THE NEEMA AND ELLOWYNE BOUTIQUE - THE DOLLS ARE AVAILABLE IN LIMITED QUANTITIES!
DAILY DOWNLOAD - Gorgeous Neema Paper Doll Set Download Created by Diana Vining | This is a special paper doll featuring all of the outfits that Robert made for Neema plus playful hairstyles to mix and match. Diana Vining of the Paper Doll Shoppe worked long and hard on this one, we know you will love it!
Sunday, August 28th, 2022
10 AM MDT: Sunday at the Flea! Join Rachel, Allison, and Paul for an ADVENTURE at the Flea Market. You will experience dolls, a roller coaster, churros, and other can’t-miss experiences in this video! Allison shows you how to spot dolls out in a market and might find a troll or two. Will Paul find the American Girl dolls that he has been hunting for? You will find out in this tag-along style video. TONS of fun! (45 Minutes)
LINK TO VIDEO ON YOUTUBE | Link to video in Facebook Group
11 AM MDT: Skipper’s Friends Throughout the Years with Ashley Brooke-Sero | Join Ashley Brooke-Sero of the Kewpie83 YouTube Channel for a fun look into Skipper’s friends throughout the years. (28 Minutes)
LINK TO VIDEO ON YOUTUBE | Link to video in Facebook Group
12 PM MDT: Tour Mary Shortle Doll Shop, which was established in York, England, in 1977 + See Victoria’s Favorite Antique Dolls from her Personal Collection with Victoria Shortle (26 Minutes)
LINK TO VIDEO ON YOUTUBE | Link to video in Facebook Group
1 PM MDT: 12-Year-Old Daniel Tours the Doll Shop + Cabbage Patch Doll Talk | Remember when Daniel wrote Rachel a letter and then visited the doll shop? We filmed it all during this heartwarming visit. (37 Minutes)
LINK TO VIDEO ON YOUTUBE | Link to video in Facebook Group
3 PM MDT: Antique Doll Repair with Linda Wall | Watch right over the shoulder of Linda Wall, our master instructor and doll repair extraordinaire! In this tutorial, Linda freshens a beautiful Bru fashion. Learn to clean, press, and refresh. The before and after is extraordinary, and you can learn to do all of this at home. (50 MINUTES)
4 PM MDT: Jonathan Green Doll Collection Update | Our friend Jonathan Green is known for Raggedy Ann, and Kathe Kruse but did you know he has an eclectic collection FULL of other whimsical treasures? Travel cabinet by cabinet with Jonathan Green in this collection update video. Some might surprise you! (32 Minutes)
LINK TO VIDEO ON YOUTUBE | Link to video in Facebook Group
5 PM MDT: Tour Turn of the Century Antiques Doll Shop - Join Rachel Hoffman for a grand tour of the newly renovated Turn of the Century Antiques Shop in Denver, Colorado.
LINK TO VIDEO ON YOUTUBE | Link to video in Facebook Group
6 PM MDT: A Great Doll Mystery: Tour of Madame Alexander Ladies of Fashion Dolls plus other Rarities with Rachel Hoffman at Turn of the Century Antiques (28 Minutes)
