(Liz if you can be so kind to pin this up for a bit so more people get a chance to read it, please do)

**UPDATE**
This is what I received from her:
Tina, no baby stolen.
Your pack is ready and tracking will be EP085794635IT
I hoped that you contacted me before to write that.
Fortunately I have your email where you wrote me to take one dolls of each edition for my work. You asked for a total refund that I gave you without any problem.
You need to write this, never asked me if I have to have something for what I sent you.
Tomorrow your "Quick Pack Europe" will be sent to you.
I have cut every limb, so they are not usable.
I'll have some babies sculpted by me and my mom ready and don't need yours.

NOTE: I did ask her to keep one of each as her own apparently after she had made MY dolls.
So in short:
She took the dolls/money
She did not do the work
She sent me the molds back (half made and almost unusable)
I had to beg my customers for their patience for this delay and then get each doll very expensive exclusive outfits to compensate my customers (thus me losing money AND time and going back on my promise to my customers)
I DID get my refund though
She did pour a few dolls for herself which she then tried to sell in secret
She got caught and then asked me to be paid for the molds (about an hour ago)
And now she says the dolls will be sent back tomorrow IN PIECES so I can't use them...

My dear collectors,

Please pass this info along to any collector friends you have and any doll forums you might be a part of.
As you can remember, a lady from Italy, Chiara Ran, had contacted me about doing some silicones for me and this went sour, please find the story Here

Today I was notified and I have picture proof that this lady CHIARA RAN AND another accomplish who I will leave un-named for now, actually DID pour silicone dolls from my Baby Mine molds and is now selling them in secret.
Yes you read that right. She returned the molds to me saying her hand is feeling horrible and she can’t work on the 3 dolls I had *PAID* for, sorry, and hang me out to dry, all the while she had poured at LEAST TWO dolls and is now selling them telling people they can never re-sell the dolls or show them etc. I have more proof she has done this before with factory produced dolls but since this is not something she has done to me, I won’t go into detail. I do mention it because IT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU TOO and to show this is not the first time she has done this!!

If you are a collector and you have been offered this baby for sale, know it is an illegal and stolen copy; Chiara and her friend have no right or permission from me and please return these to me and you will be compensated.
Please find below the original e-mail from Chiara and pictures of the baby she poured and painted herself.
Chiara if you are reading this: what came over you? You would have made SO much more money pouring my dolls for me. Why did you do this to me?
And Chiara’s friend: Shame on you for knowingly buying stolen goods!

Chiara has 7 days to return my dolls, any molds she still has and the original Close to my Heart head she still has or I will press charges against her.
Thank you for reading,
Tina

Chiara’s e-mail:
-------Message original-------

Oh yes.... the economy is scaring!
And I need money to work! Me and my mom have made a little handsculpted baby that I love so much and I think to pour her in silicone and make a limited edition.
But no pics until she is ready in silicone! :-) And so, need to buy the material!
Also, me and my hubby are leaving, we had no good relation since 2004 and now I'm at a point of no return, but this means that I need much money as my babies are growing up so fast and need so many things!
I'm attaching some pics, sorry but they are not too much as my camera died (needs to be recharged).
Here you can see the "real" silicone color, that is the same of the kit pics I sent you yesterday. I used the same silicone for both. No clothing, sorry... first baby will arrive nakie!
I have painted some hair on that one as I though to combine rooted/painted hair on this silicone. I saw it on reborns and it was wonderful! So you'll see some painted hair, but not all over the head.
So, €350 shipped each or €620 shipped for both.
Please, be sure that your friends will keep the secret!
Thank you very much!
Chiara

Photos: (this dolls has not been painted by me!!)

Tina,

I am so very sorry for you!

I do hope that these matters resolve quickly! - Nobody needs this kind of grief!



Love Sue x

Tina I don't know what to say.
I am shocked that someone could do that to you

oh Tina i feel so much for you ..this lady is a horrible person How dare she sell your beautiful babies ...she is nothing but a thief ! and should be treated like one ..she has caused you so much upset ..she cannot have any conscious .you work so hard and this person comes along trying rip you off ..Dont let her win take it all the way ..if i see any of your babies i shall report to you right away ...
my love and support is with you ...Jo xxxxxxxxxx

I think this lady has put herself in a very illegal possition, and she needs to be prosecuted, no one is allowed to take away an artists creation and market it without permission, I'm sorry this is happening to you Tina,

Definately contact the police straight away before the 7 days is up.

Thanks ladies,
And thanks Liz for pinning it!

Janet she has 7 days to return my dolls/molds/anything she has that is mine... otherwise I AM pressing charges.

Thank you for your support!
Hugs
Tina

Tina how can you trust her now?

I'd be tempted to just go to the police

These people are liars and manipulative and don't give two hoots for what's right and wrong

I'm so sorry this is happening to you...hope it's resolved quickly


Linda
xx

I will call my lawyer in the morning but I do want to give her 7 days to do the right thing. She has two little boys about the same age as mine... and I can understand desperate.
Had she asked, I would have given them to her ... in fact I was about to say yes to her keeping the -*test*-('") head I sent her and making a body for it and pouring it in silicone.
BTW if you see this baby too, know this is stolen too...
So yes I will file charges tomorrow but will off actually sending the legal notice until next week...

Thanks again!
Hugs
Tina

OH MY GOODNESS TINA....... this is terrible. How could anyone have the nerve to do this to anyone, especially someone like you who has been very patient and kind to her. I understand you feel sorry for her situation tina but she is really taking advantage of your kindness. What she has done is very very wrong and i hope to god she feel wreched about it.
Did she ever refund you like she said she would ?
well i hope you are reading this post chaira, you are a disgrace and i hope nobody gets fooled by you ever again.

Yes Mandy she did refund me in the end :)

Tina you should contact the police straight away, don't give her any more time to destroy the evidence...

I feel very sorry and shocked to read your story Tina.

The fact that this innocent and joyful hobby, as well as you who are the artist, gets misused by someone who turns it into something nasty and inexcusable by lying and stealing makes me so sad.

I feel sorry that you lost out on your money, and more than that; your trust, Tina. I hope this person makes it right by you.

Hugs

Anne

She actually send me parts of another company's doll in silicone and I have picture proof too. This is a very well known artist doll so I HAVE THE EVIDENCE right here ;)

Oh Tina....I feel so badly for you. I am reading this and I am shaking ....I do not understand how some people can sleep at night!
I am in awe of how understanding and kind you are. I would be ripping some heads off and freaking out large. I think we can all learn a lesson from the way you are handeling this.
I pray things will work out for you hun. You are a wonderful lady...
Hugs
Liz xo
PS Thought I'd let you know that I am in LOVE with Baby Mine.. Have been since day one. You are an amazing artist... keep up the good work! xoxo