2012 SOUVENIRS

TWO VOGUE DOLLS DRESSED BY ALICE LEVERETT

VOGUE DOLLS, INC

plus

SPECIAL CREATIONS BY FIRE-FLIES
AND, AS ALWAYS, LOTS OF OTHER SURPRISES!!!
Many thanks to the various companies and individuals who have generously donated "helpers" for the 2011 Convention.
To view a large picture of the donations received so far click on the pictures below to see . When the large picture opens click on the right side of the picture to advance the Photo Gallery or click the left side of the large picture to view the previous picture. The name of the item and the donor are in the caption at the bottom of each photo. To return to the Fire-Flies website from the Photo Gallery click the "close button" at the bottom of the picture. Check back often for updates.
Many thanks to the companies and individuals listed below for their generous "helper" donations for the 2011 Convention. We are pleased to give them credit for their support.
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Join us in Orlando, Florida on June 7, 2012
Click on the links to the left above to download a Registration Form for the 2012 Convention.
A Dealer Contract is also available.

For Hotel Reservations call the hotel directly at 407-351-3500 and mention that you are with the
Fire-Flies Golden Age of Dolls Convention for the special rate which accomodates up to 4 in a room.

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"SLEIGH BELLS RING"
Are you listening?
June 7 - 10, 2012 ORLANDO, FLORIDA
International Palms Resort & Conference Center- 407-351-3500
the former Holiday Inn International Drive Resort
LUXURIOUS ROOMS for up to Four People - $79.00 per night + tax
Tell Hotel that you are with the Fire-Flies Doll Convention for the special rate.
Reservations must be made by May 1, 2012 for special rate.
"JUST IMAGINE...."

  • On Thursday Night at the Welcome Party we enjoy refreshments while we went "back in time" and colored and cut paper dolls. 
  • On Friday the Sales Room opened at 9:00 am. Many exhibits were also displayed in the Sales Room.
  • Two programs were presented - one on Renwal Furniture and another on the American Girl Doll.
  • Friday evening featured a Halloween Party Banquet at which the the first souvenirs were presented. A Vogue Dress Me Doll was the main souvenir. For Trick or Treating she dressed in a Cat Costume inspired by an illustration in a Ginny Doll Club Newsletter from October 1957. Sparky dressed as Dracula. After a tiring evening Ginny put on her Vogue pajamas to get a good night's sleep for next day's "Saturday Morning Cartoons" program.
  • After the Cartoon program a workshop on "Stringing a Doll" was held. We also created an outfit for the doll.
  • The Sales Room was open to attendees and to the public in the afternoon.
  • On Saturday afternoon one of the most awaited events at the Convention occurred - the drawings for the "helper" items that are donated by attendees, doll artists, doll companies, and others, and for which tickets are sold. Our heart-felt thanks go to the many companies and individuals who generously donated. See pictures below.
  • On Saturday evening another Banquet and the presentation of more souvenirs occurred with the Grand Opening of the Fire-Flies Department Store. Attendees were given "Funny Munny" with which to "purchase" coats, dresses, shoes and socks. They had a choice of a bewildering array of outfits. Then they returned to the "Furniture Store" to pick up a Clothing  Rack.
  • All this fun was followed by playing Goldy, our version of Bingo.
  • The Sunday morning Breakfast featured an Auction.
  • And for those who just didn't want the fun to come to an end, there was a complimentary Paper Doll Party on Monday Morning.
2010 HIGHLIGHTS
FIRE-FLIES
Golden Age of Dolls
Tenth Anniversary Convention
Dolls we played with in the 30's, 40's, and 50's
All Souvenirs from Vogue® and Fire-Flies
2 Themed Banquets plus 2 additional meals including Sunday Brunch
Sales Room
Drawings for Helpers
Workshops
Programs and Speakers
Favors and Entertainment
"Goldy" - our version of Bingo
Thursday evening Social with
Workshop & Refreshments
Doll Doctor on premises
DOLL DOCTOR
Dr. Margaret Wulff, DDA has an ER on the premises.
She can diagnose and in some cases she is able to do minor "same day surgery".
Bring your patients for an on the spot exam. Click on picture for a preview.
The Sales Room is open to the Public on Saturday from 1-3 pm and Sunday 11-3 pm.
The first Souvenir was a Dress-Me Ginny by Vogue. Ginny put on her Halloween Costume to go Trick or Treating.Sparky dressed as Dracula went with Ginny. His fangs would surely frighening anyone! Sparkiy was dressed by the Vogue Doll Company.After a long evening of collecting goodies Ginny put on her Vogue Pajamas and said Good Night. On Saturday evening guests were presented with Funny Munny to go shopping in the newly opened Fire-Flies Department Store.There were seemlngly limitless choices of dresses and coats to choose from.After choosing their outfits everyone returned to the "Furniture Store" to pick up a Clothing Rack.Ginny models her new outfit for her friend
Below are pictures of the Souvenirs of the 2010 Convention.  When the large picture opens click on the right side of the           picture to advance the Photo Gallery or click the left side of the large picture to view the previous picture. The name of the   item and the donor are in the caption at the bottom of each photo. To return to the Fire-Flies website from the Photo                Gallery click the "close button" at the bottom of the picture.
"Wendy and Peter Pan" by Vogue. Limited Edition of 100 Made Exclusively for The Teddy Bear and Doll Show -Epcot- 2005 Orlando, FloridaDonated by Bearzabout."Garden Party Gazebo "First Fire-Flies Souvenir. Also includes the first two souvenir dolls in the next two pictures, 21H x 12"W x 12"D, five-sided gazebo slotted together, illustrated both inside and out wth trompe-l'oeil climbing roses and die cut trellis details. Folds flat for storageThese two dolls, "Fire-Fly" Ginny with Firefly Bear, and "Garden Party" Ginny, were the very first Fire-Flies souvenirs along with the Gazebo in the previous picture. The drawing iincludes the Gazebo and the two dolls.Close-up of "Flire-Fly" Ginny. The bear has "firefly" wings.Close-up of "Tea Party" Ginny."Just Me" Vogue porcelain reproduction of original doll. 14" tall."Mariquita Pérez" 18" vinyl doll from Spain. Dressed in red and white striped reproduction of original dress from 1940."Pearl Princess" Ginny. Souvenir of Meyer's 9th Annual Ginny Birthday Event, June 21, 1997. LE 210 Donated by Karen Brown."Wild West" Ginny by Dakin, 1984. Donated by Karen Brown."Bye Lo Baby" made and donated by Sandra Mewborn.Rare "E-Z" Do Wardrobe. Donated by Karen Brown.Inside detail of "E-Z" Do Wardrobe. These "Holiday Bears" are all ready to celebrate Christmas."Faye", a Berdine Creedy, MagnaKid doll comes with a head, wig, torso, 2 pairs of arms, 2 pairs of legs, Change her pose with a click of the magnets! Two arms are bent and two arms are straight, and two legs are bent for seating and two legs are straight for standing. No joints are visible! MagnaKid Bent and straight interchangable limbs. Insert into torso sockets to change the doll from standing to sitting or bent to staight arms.Four Craft Kits donated by Karen Brown."The Ginny Doll Encyclopedia" by Sue Roberts and Dorothy Bunker. Donated by Bearzabout."The Artful Ribbon" by Candace Kling Ribbon Embroidery"Elsie Dinsmore" A Doll of Faith 18 tall, soft vinyl, fully-jointed, can sit, stand, and be posed in many positions. True to their character, they can even put their hands together in prayer! Costumed by Robin Woods.Vogue Ginniy in hand beaded skating outfit.“Hello Kitty” Big Basket of Fun Stickers, coloring books, pens & pencils, hair accesories, and lots, lots more.World of Miniature Bears by Becky WheelerWorld of Miniature Bears by Becky WheelerJapanese Origami books and papers, including Washi & Chiyogami papers, stationery, stickers and other paper goodies.Over 30 pieces. Audrey Hepburn as "Holly Golightly""Sew For Me Toni Basic Blonde""Sparkle Super Star Marilyn Monroe"
Please join us in
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the
FIRE-FLIES CONVENTION

Many, many surprises are planned for our tenth year.
The merry sound of Sleigh Bells also reminds us of
Sledding, Ice Skating, Snowmen
and best of all


The celebration will include lots of
presents, carols, and festivities.

Absentee packages available
Click here for a registration form.
Scroll down this page to enjoy the souvenirs and highlights of the 2010 "Just Imagine" Convention.

To see Souvenirs of past conventions click here or on the link on the left above. Scroll down this page to see the Souvenirs from 2010 and to see pictures in Kodak Gallery from the 2009 convention click here.
Sonia James
Gloria Alfarano
Margaret Wulff
Suzanne Watkins
Karen Puck
Diane Milla
Ruth Leif
Cyndi Harris
$250 Registration includes
CHRISTMAS