Resin Rose and Fairy Tales 2020! August 14th-16th

Dolls will definitely be in costume. Maybe me too. I am a fan of Grimm’s and Irish folklore, but it’s all good. How I wish I had one of the dwarf BJDs to dress up for this event.

 

Wow, Volk's SDC dolls Hansel and Gretel are perfect for this con if anybody brings them lol. Also it's in time for their disney collaboration in winter.

Currently it's too far away for me to know if I can make it or not but I'm excited to see the vendors that are gonna be there for 2020.

I think one of the most memorable fairy tale I read as a kid was The Happy Prince and The Red Shoes. It's a really interesting theme tho with so many ways to dress up the dolls.

 

Anything with Raven is a plus, or just tricksters in general. I love Egyptian folklore, and Native American as well, but I think the stories that stick with me the most are the Haida ones about the trickster Mouse Woman. I love the way she's written in the tales of her, and the way she solves problems that the other narnuaks cause for the normal humans.

I recommend them to anyone who loves folklore of all kinds.

 

I love myths from all over, but I like the Snow Queen story. So many myths involve girl being dependent on boy, and I love how the Snow Queen story is about a girl learning to stand on her own feet.

One thing is certain though, I am not going to make another outfit that requires making a crinoline cage! Must make different things not the same things!

 

I’m honestly hoping that I’ll be able to work a selkie into whatever contest I decide to enter, I haven’t been to the expo for a few years but when I last attended I had so much fun with my diorama contest entry, I know I’m gonna be competing again in some way! I also just love seeing the work that everybody puts into their entires and this time is should be pretty educational with how much folklore there is in the world!

 

What a great theme! I can't wait to see what everyone will do for it. There are a number of things I could name (I'm right there with y'all re: selkies!!) but I would have to go with my childhood favorite fairy tale, The Twelve Dancing Princesses. When I was six or seven I even wrote my first little book that was an, er, extremely creative re-imagining of it.

 

Registration is now open for preregistration and vendors

Our Coloring Book Contest has now started too.
See our website for all the rules 2020 Coloring Book Contest

 

I bought my ticket already. The doll I plan on bringing I just ordered this week as well. I hope to be finished with my Princess ball gown by then and I will need to make a gown for my new girl as well.

 

I wasn't able to make it this year, but hearing next year's theme makes me even more excited for 2020! Especially since I love fairy tales. I'll probably wear something fairy tale princess-inspired but I hope to coordinate a doll outfit (or an entire doll?!) based on Japanese folklore. I'm thinking yuki onna, which means 'snow woman.' It's basically a type of ghost whom appears in snow storms. Sometimes they lure people to their deaths, but it depends on the account!

 

I love fairytales and the imaginary. I think my favorite thing ever is the show "Once Upon a Time." I'm so thankful that they made that show. It's hard to pick just one fairytale but I think it would have to be Snow White for me.

 

One of my favorite books as a kid was a DK book called "The Illustrated Book of Fairytales," retold by Neil Philip and illustrated by Nilesh Mistry. It's a really diverse collection of familiar (Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, etc) and foreign (A Whale's Soul and it's Burning Heart, Three Magic Oranges, Mushkil Gusha...), all wreathed in gorgeous illustrations. I don't want to say which are my favorites in case I use one for a contest (there are a few stories in here which I've never come across in any other collection), but I'd highly recommend the whole book for anyone who loves folklore.

 

Speaking of obscure or foreign folktales... Would it be acceptable to display a (reasonably sized) picture, text print-out, open book, etc next to contest entries so that viewers can learn more about whatever stories they're from? As long as it weren't infringing on other people's entry space or trying to cheat on the backdrop rule, I think that would be fun and educational.

 

Wow!! Loving these workshops.

 

oh man i'll have to think of a few folk tales to match my dolls! my doll kirsikka elke is finnish & i absolutely ADORE the Kalevala, the national finnish epic story, but i'll have to think of a character from that she can dress up as.

 

Early Bird Registration and Vendor Wait list Registration at early bird prices ends on January 15th.
Tickets will be the regular prices after this date.

Coloring Book contest entries are due by January 15th, 2020.

 

Does mythology/religious lore falls under the umbrella of folklore & fairy tales? Like greek gods, biblical angels, etc?

 

Early Bird Registration ends on the 15th (9 days left) Prices will increase after that date-
3-day $79
2 day- $49
1-day $39

Vendor Registration wait list closes on the 15th.

Coloring Book Contest entries are due by January 15th.

 

Peaks Woods will be joining Resin Rose this year as our special guest.

 

Still wondering if stories and characters usually classified under "mythology" (Greek, Egyptian, Norse, etc) count ?

 

@Kittzel I'd say those totally count! Mythology is a type of folk lore right?

I cant wait for this show! I know it's still 7 months away, but I'm so looking forward to visiting Portland again! I'm not sure which tales I love best, but I love everything mystic and fantasy!

 

The hotel has informed us that there is only 5 more double queen rooms available. They will not be able to add more. If you need a double queen room, we suggest booking it now. They still have King rooms available.

 

I am planning to go! I have just placed an order for a fantasy doll from Fairland! It will be my first time there

 

Wow, very interesting them) I think it will be very exciting)

 

My favorite lesser known fairy tales are:
"The Sprightly Tailor", about a tailor who is challenged to work in a haunted cathedral, and just keeps coolly working on the pants he's sewing in spite of a monster slowly rising out of the floor;
and,
"Vasilissa the Beautiful", about a magic doll who will come to life and help you with your problems if you take it into a quiet corner and give it some food and water

 

Just got an email that Resin Rose has been rescheduled for next year. Sad, but sounds like it was necessary

 

Dear Resin Rose Attendees and Vendors,

We are sorry to announce that Resin Rose 2020 has been officially moved to 2021. Yesterday, it was announced by Oregon's Governor, Kate Brown, that all large gathering events be cancelled until September due to Covid-19. We were notified by the Monarch Hotel that they are cancelling all events during this time to adhere to the state of Oregon's health and safety guidelines.
Resin Rose: Fairy Tales will be now be held on August 13th-15th 2021.

Vendors:
All vendor booths that are paid in full will be transferred to the 2021 show. If you are still doing layaway, please proceed with your normally scheduled payment plan. If you haven't paid your table in full by July 14th, 2020, your vendor fees will be refunded. You can re-apply for a vendor table once we start taking applications again but it is not guaranteed that you will still have a spot. If you cannot attend the 2021 show, please contact us and let us know so we can work out other options. The cutoff date to request a refund will be July 14th, 2020.

Attendees;
All passes will be transferred to the 2021 show. You do not need to contact us about the transfer. If you cannot attend the 2021 show, please let us know so we can work out other options. The cutoff date to request a refund will be July 14th, 2020.

Hotel Rooms:
The Monarch hotel will be canceling all hotel reservations made using the Resin Rose group code. You do not need to call to cancel your hotel reservation if you made the reservation using our group code. if you made a room reservation but did not use our group code please call the monarch hotel at 503-652-1515 to cancel your room. We will let you know through our website, social media pages and our mailing list when the Monarch will be taking room reservations again.


We will be continuing as normal for the 2021 event carrying over layout, merch, planned events and activities to the new date.
While we are deeply saddened by the cancellation of the event, your health and safety are our top priority. We hope that you will join us in 2021
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us through email.

-The Resin Rose BJD Expo Team

 

Bummer that this year is cancelled, but looking forward to next year!

 

Hi guys!! Wanted to see if there's any news regarding Resin Rose 2021. Is it still on? Who is going? I am super interested in attending myself so I'd love to hear anything about the event!! Thanks in advance!!

 

As of now, we are still optimistic that Resin Rose will be happening this year. The planned dates are August 13-15th, 2021. Our website has up to date information- Resinrosebjd.com

 

Wonderful, thank you!! I will keep my fingers crossed.