Chit Chat - Q & A, Updates for the New Year, and EXCITING NEWS!

Hello, fellow doll lovers! WELCOME TO THE LAST VIDEO OF 2023!
I can't believe that another year has flown by, and that I managed to keep the videos coming through all the new crazy of my life. But I am so incredibly thankful for you all who continue to watch and support my channel, and I wouldn't have been able to keep going without you!
For this year's final video, I thought it would be fun to have another Q & A, and I will be answering several questions I picked from those who had several great ones, and they're not all doll related, either. I also just wanted to talk with you all about my plans for the channel in the upcoming year, and once again open up the floor for your input, which I value so very much! So if you have any ideas for new videos, video requests in general, or any thoughts about what you'd like to see on my channel next, let me know down in the comments!
And finally, I wanted to share with you all some exciting news I have been waiting for awhile to tell you, which is...
I MADE A FLICKR!
A lot of you showed great interest when I suggested making a Flickr sometime last year, and I am so excited to say I finally have created one! I have been working on making it ready for you all throughout this past year, and though it still has a long way to go, there is enough on there to get you all started for awhile. You don’t need a Flickr account to view, just to follow! It will mainly be for identification purposes, and I have as much information on the dolls as I have, including dates, body info, and more! It is also a fun way for you all to see what happens to the dolls you see me receiving in my videos! Please be kind as it is still definitely a work in progress, but I hope you all enjoy!
Here it is! (Ballerina Doll Lover)
www.flickr.com/photos/1898516...
Anyway, this video is a little long, but I really just wanted to sit down and talk with you all to finish out the year, answer your questions, catch you up on some of my thoughts, and thank you all for being so supportive and amazing. I hope you all have an amazing rest of 2023, and...
SEE YOU IN 2024!! :)
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[@deanwes153]

Your videos bring me such joy. You have such a beautiful aura around you. Thank you for all that you do quick question are you excited about my scenes making a comeback?

[@ballerinadolllover2434]

Aww that is so sweet! Thank you so much for watching! :) What?? I was not aware that they were!!! That’s so exciting!

[@lafrecita1981]

I really like all your videos but the ones I especially like are the ones where you restore your dolls!

[@NeptuneTwirl]

Same here! 🙋‍♀️ Those are super interesting and helpful!

[@ballerinadolllover2434]

I like making those too. I hope to do more of those this new year! Thank you for watching :)

[@s.f.8867]

I would like to see videos for specific doll related book lines you collect and see which one you have. Also I like to see before and after fixing doll videos.

[@ballerinadolllover2434]

That is a good idea! I will be leaving my hometown soon, which is where I keep all my doll things, but whenever I’m back I definitely want to make that video! And I hope to do more restoration and makeover videos this year, too! :)

[@NeptuneTwirl]

Hi Janie! Have a fantastic new year's eve and all the best wishes for 2024, especially good health, gorgeous doll finds and fulfilling ballet performances! Thank you for answering my questions. As a fellow bookworm I totally love the idea of making more characters in general/making them more accurate. You guessed right, I was expecting your answer to be more like "She would have this facemold, green eyes, close lip smile etc" but your answer is so much more personal and lovely! 👍 Also thanks for sharing that amazing memory of the thriftshop. It sounds like a dream place! 🤩 Plus such a kind-hearted owner! As someone from the middle of Europe where the seasons are pretty much full on, I find it super interesting to hear about your experience! Many greetings from RJ (those are my initials, youtube just randomly added those numbers lol)

[@ballerinadolllover2434]

Hi! Thank you so much, and to you as well! You had such great questions! Thank you for asking them, and if you have any other questions for another video, feel free to leave them! But yes, I think it would be super cool if Barbie were to do a line where I could design my favorite book characters. That thrift store was such a big part of my childhood, and the owners were so kind and played a huge role in why I love thrifting dolls. :)

[@NeptuneTwirl]

Thank you very much! 😊 I guess my follow-up question would be: which book characters do you want to see in doll form, who are your favorite book characters? 😀

[@chrisdang6218]

Love the q and a videos and so glad you love the Tall Draculaura

[@ballerinadolllover2434]

I’m glad you enjoy them! If you have any questions for another Q and A, I’m always open! And yes, I love her! :)

[@backtothe80stoysanddolls70]

Hi Janie, I love your videos I wish you a happy and healthy new year for 2024. I love the story about the thrift store so heart warming. I’d love to see some doll hunting videos and hauls, collection tour, thrift hunting. From the UK, Helena xx

[@ballerinadolllover2434]

Hi, Helena! I’m so glad you enjoy my videos! Happy New Year to you as well! Yes, USA Thrift is very dear to my heart, and a huge part of why I love thrifting dolls. I hope to have a thrift vlog uploaded this month, and I will try to film whenever I have time to thrift in the future. Thanks for watching! :)

[@backtothe80stoysanddolls70]

@@ballerinadolllover2434 really exited to see it

[@marwaelkerdany88]

Oh I really loved the story of the thrift store Janie it’s very touching 🥹 I would love to see a room tour of your beautiful dolls 😍💛

[@ballerinadolllover2434]

It’s one of my happiest thrifting memories, and it plays a huge part in why I love thrifting dolls! I do have a room tour video already from a couple years ago, it hasn’t changed much since I moved away last year, except for I’ve gotten more storage bins. However, if I’m home for a decent period of time I might film another one. :)

[@feel.like.so.]

You are an absolute delight! I loved hearing about your time at the USA Thrift. Those connections we make in the hobby are everything! Thank you for answering my questions, it will help me send you better packages, more catered specifically to your interests. Keep you eyes open, i plan to send you something out the end of this month/begining of next month. All the best, Brandy Bee

[@ballerinadolllover2434]

Oh my goodness, you are so sweet! Yes, USA Thrift is one of the main reasons I love thrifting dolls. Thank you for asking such great questions! If you have any more for future Q and A videos, feel free to send them my way! Also something I like that I forgot to mention is most collector Barbies, especially with Model Muse or Made to Move bodies, and I also really love any of the Barbie birthstone/zodiac lines

[@ballerinadolllover2434]

Also, thank you so much for sending the packages you already have! It’s so kind and generous of you, and it means so much! :)

[@sheldonwashere]

Sheldon washer with an e is hilarious! Its actually sheldon was here but I got a good laugh out of it! 😊 So glad to hear that you're able to continue your youtube channel while adulting and managing a Flickr account! HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎉🎉🎉

[@ballerinadolllover2434]

Oh my gosh that is too funny! I’m so sorry! I plan to keep it all going, and upload as close as once a week as possible. We’ll see how it goes! :)

[@Tiara_Princess7]

I just watched your video of your top 20 Ever After High dolls from a few years ago, and it is so nice to now see that you are still dancing and still love your dolls!

[@ballerinadolllover2434]

Oh wow that is definitely an oldie! Yep! I am still a ballerina doll lover for sure :)

[@JoshMacDougall-yh1gp]

I left you a video so Pretty and your personality is amazing

[@ballerinadolllover2434]

Aw thank you so much! Thank you for watching :)

[@cherubinaferri2988]

Buon ultimo e primo dell'anno 🎉

[@ballerinadolllover2434]

Thank you! Happy New Year to you, too! :)

[@s.f.8867]

EAH ist also my favourite line. But some of the series like fairest on ice and birtday party were not released in my country in Europe. No chance to get them in good condition and affortable.

[@ballerinadolllover2434]

I’m so sorry about that! Even in America, they are super expensive, which is a big part of why I don’t have them. EAH is in such high demand now that they are discontinued. But I’m still holding out hope that Mattel will bring them back again like with MH! :)

[@Loveofdolls11]

You are such a beautiful storyteller 🩷. I’ve only found you’re channel recently and I love all your videos , you are so lovely 🩷

[@ballerinadolllover2434]

Oh thank you so much, that’s so sweet of you! That’s my goal, to share my adventures and experiences as a doll collector. I’m so glad you enjoy my videos! :)