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Etsy Alert: Strawberry Milk

SunnyChanel — Wed, 20 May 2009 05:44:00 GMT

Looking at the Strawberry Milk plush doll by SugarElf makes my teeth hurt. It’s just that sweet. This strawberry cow undoubtedly has a much sweeter milk that your normal everyday Elsie, and she’s way cuter too. This festive, soft and adorable plush animal is available from Etsy seller Sugar Elf here for $40. A brown hued heifer is available as well, if you’re more in the mood for some chocolate milk.

Mummy's Here!

SunnyChanel — Wed, 20 May 2009 02:30:00 GMT

I find the confusion of the term ‘mummy’ (as in a bandaged and wrapped corpse ) and ‘mummy’ (as in mommy, mother, momma) totally amusing. My daughter can not comprehend why a Mummy is called a mummy. She knows that ‘Mummy’ is a highfalutin term for mother, but has yet to grasp the whole idea that the same word can be used for very different things. To add to the confusion, I should totally get her a big and small Mummy dolls from Inhabitshop.com. These handmade cotton plush toys, when presented in a pair like above, totally look like it could be a mother and child. So it would be a Mummy mummy! Yeah, that oughta keep her busy for a wheel. You can pick up one of these adorable dolls her for $48 (Canadian) for the small and $59 (Canadian) for the big one here.

Pop Goes the Barbie

SunnyChanel — Fri, 15 May 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Now this a whole lotta look for our old pal Barbie. Nope this ain’t the blonde, subtle Barbie of yore. This is the Pop Life Redhead Barbie. This new Barbie collector's release features a crazy cutting edge hair do (just thinking how much hair spray would be needed to do this makes me dizzy), a bold zebra stripped jumpsuit and she even comes with a hot pink modern Eames era chair. You can pick on up here for $53.99.

Move Over Barbie and GI Joe – Here is the Edgar Allen Poe Doll

SunnyChanel — Tue, 12 May 2009 20:30:00 GMT

If your kid isn’t into Barbie or GI Joe, maybe the action figure that is for them is one that is a wee bit more literary. One that isn’t plastered in pink or ready to go to war. An action figure that can wax poetic instead of going shopping or fighting. The go-to hero for your little bookworm in training? A Edgar Allan Poe doll. This 5.5” inch figure also comes with a removable raven, ‘natch. You can pick one up here for $14.

Simple, Soft and Stylish - The Babushka Doll

SunnyChanel — Mon, 04 May 2009 17:00:00 GMT

I’m not sure what it is, but something about the simple charm of this Babushka Softie Doll just makes me smile. These dolls are handmade in Australia and are extra soft, cuddly and safe - the face has been screen printed so there aren’t any little add ons that could be a hazard to the youngest of doll lovers. This plushie comes in a variety of fabrics, this one is the Flower Pop Pink version which just adds for extra cheerfulness. You can adopt one from Etsy here for $14.

Custom-Painted Peg Dolls: The New Family Portrait?

Aaron Burgess — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:30:00 GMT

Etsy shop Naked Peggies offers custom-painted wooden peg dolls in just about any style you can imagine (including unpainted for you crafties out there), but especially cool are the UnNaked Peggie families, which can be hand-painted to represent you and your brood.

Send in pics of the family (pets included if you have 'em), and Naked Peggies will send back a set of peg dolls to match -- check out this one, where the details extend all the way down to the Paul Frank tee on the little guy and the three-day stubble on Dad.

Sure, they can get a little pricey -- this particular set ran its family $55 -- but most of us probably won't use these as playthings. As a clever alternative to the typical family portrait, though, they look great.

Prices vary -- check out Naked Peggies' Etsy shop for details. [Bambino Goodies]

Star Kid: Marky Mark and His American Girls

SunnyChanel — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Mark Wahlberg, actor, producer, ex-model and dad, went on an afternoon outing with his five-year-old daughter Ella Rae. Where did the duo go for their date? The American Girl store in Los Angeles. Ella Rae held on tight to her new doll, the new model, Chrissa. Chrissa comes wearing a floral dress, ribbon bracelet and sparkly ankle-strap shoes. Chrissa is a “friendly, creative girl who finds the courage to stand up for herself – and others.” You can adopt your own Chrissa from American Girl here for $95.

Photo: Celebrity Baby Scoop

Playful Doll From The Netherlands

Lisa Estall — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:23:00 GMT

A huggable doll made of cotton and fleece, this Esthex Naomi Fuchsia doll was created by a mom in the Netherlands who was inspired by her own...

childhood drawings.

It’s one of Seattle-based Tottini’s favorite items and it’s sold there for $44.

Visit Tottini.

Etsy Alert – Take a Taste of This Sweet Cupcake Plush

SunnyChanel — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:46:00 GMT

I love a delicious piece of plushness. Here Etsy crafter Jelene has created the Cute Cupcake Plush Doll. This 8” x 8” inch sweet stuffed cutie has been handmade and features Julene’s artwork on one side and random fabric stock on the other. You can pick one of these up for you or your loved one with a cupcake fetish here via Etsy for $20.

This Doll Has A Secret

SunnyChanel — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:30:00 GMT

This adorable vinyl three inch Momiji Japanese Friendship Doll has a secret. In the bottom of this hand painted doll is a little compartment that holds a card, which has a special secret from you, your child or a loved one.

There are a wide variety of characters in the limited edition run available from Kid Robot, the one above is Kitty Momiji who “likes James Bond, chocolate milk and only eats sushi.”

You can get your own friendship doll here for $17.95.

Obama’s Designer Does Dolls

SunnyChanel — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:36:00 GMT

Is this an alternative version of Michelle Obama’s inauguration night dress by Jason Wu? Nope, this is a dress he designed for a doll, the Josephine Baker ‘Tropical Siren’ Dressed Doll to be precise. Jason Wu, the young designer who created Obama’s white flowing inauguration night gown, did a series of costumes for 12” plastic dolls. This one celebrates Baker’s role in the film Zou Zou. It is a limited edition doll (450 worldwide) and costs $100. So maybe it isn’t for little Sally to play…but you can always get it for you! Check it out here.

Etsy Alert: The Handmade Handheld Binky Buddy

SunnyChanel — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Sometimes a soft stuffed friend’s arms or legs just get in the way. Occasionally all you want is a nice clutter free cuddle. When that’s what you are in the mood for the handmade Handheld Binky Buddy is there to accomidate. This ten-inch tall adorable creature by Hasenpfeffer is created from recycled wool, cotton and buttons. But with this buttons is the fear of a choking hazard so the cuddler should be over the age of three. You can pick up a Binky Buddy here for $28.25.

Star Kid: What Does a Gift From Kingston Look Like?

SunnyChanel — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 01:00:00 GMT

What does a gift from Kingston look like? A whole lot like his mom. Kingston brought a gift for one of his playmates in the form of a Gwen Stefani Sweet Escape Doll. Yeah, it’s not everybody that gets to give a doll that’s made in the likeness of their mom.

This ten inch plastic figure comes with a “concert ticket”, hairbrush, poster and a matching headband for the big kid who gets to play with it. You can give one as a gift yourself $9.99 (regularly $29.95).

Photos: Via PerezHilton.com

Designer Doll Aggie Loves Jam Sandwiches

Lisa Estall — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:01:00 GMT

Little girls who love posh things might love Aggie. Designed by Donna Wilson of Areaware, Aggie likes strawberry jam sandwiches and dislikes when people push her too high on the swings.

The doll is 20” tall and would look really cute at a small table while your child serves tea. It is made out of knitted lambswool and...

polyester stuffing. Aggie sure is exclusive! She's one of 100 limited edition dolls.

You can buy one for $110.00 at Velocity.

The Cuteness of Kiki

SunnyChanel — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:30:00 GMT

I love the odd doll. Plastic, generic playthings don’t do much for me. That’s why this Kiki doll by the European based Madame Mo caught my eye. She’s cute, mysterious and yes, a little odd. Kiki comes in three designs all made in remnant reminiscent fabrics. You can pick up your own Mo… I mean Madame Mo here for £20.00 (or $30 American).

Baby, It's Cold Outside!

elizabeth leach — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:00:00 GMT

These charming handmade dolls are all bundled up for wintery weather, but we know they are warm because of their rosy cheeks! This doll is named Onartok Tunerk, but your little boy or girl can call him whatever he wants! Made from wool, felt and fleece and stuffed with non-allergenic polyfill.

Find Onartok ($48) and his rosy cheeked friends at Poppy Seed Tree.

Etsy Alert: Attachment Parenting Doll from Norway

SunnyChanel — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:30:00 GMT

For those toddlers and kids who grew up being worn by mommy or daddy, this doll will make bring back fond memories of being carried by the folks here, there and everywhere. This handmade cutie has a baby doll in a sling wrapped around her, she was inspired by the Scandinavian Matryoshka Art Doll and is suitable for children over the age of three. Sweet and sentimental, you can get your handcrafted 100% cotton doll from Etsy seller Ravenhill, who resides in Oslo, Norway, here.

5 Gifts for Your Little Princess

SunnyChanel — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:23:00 GMT

There are some facts that you just can’t deny. Girls like princesses. Well, most of them. If you find yourself with a tiara encrusted toddler or little girl, procuring presents that don’t have “I’m a Princess!” exclaimed loudly on it or that have one of the various Disney royals such as the iconic Cinderella, Belle or Ariel branded on them can be quite the challenge. Here are five presents perfect for the princess in your life that doesn’t scream mass commercialism or have an overtly “I’m a total diva” tone.

Topsy -Turvy Priness Doll (above)
It’s two, two dolls in one! Yeah, this ain’t no infomercial worthy schlocky piece of kid-dom. This is a totally classic doll that gives your child the choice between two different princess characters, the Day Princess and the Night Princess. $38 here.

Melissa & Doug 24-Piece Magnetic Princess Elise Dress Up Set
For those who like to play dress up, in a small scale, the Melissa and Doug 24-Piece Magnetic Princess set includes a colorful array of magnetic outfits and accessories to use create all sorts of looks for this wood based princess. $8.75 here.

Royal Puppet Theater
Every princess needs her own kingdom. This castle puppet theater includes a cast of puppet characters such as the King (a lion), the Queen (a elephant), a Wizard (a unicorn), a Princess (a pig), a Prince (a bear), and a court jester (a monkey). The cardboard theater includes velvet curtains and folds flat for easy storage. $69 here.

Wooden Foldable Princess Castle
Every little princess needs a castle. This wooden foldable castle by toy superstar Melissa and Doug has hand-painted details and includes “two removable turrets, balconies, flying buttress, flag and a working drawbridge” yeah, you can’t disappoint a kid with a flying buttress. And best of all, Amazon has it on sale right now for $57.67 (regularly $99.99).

Princess Toddler Bed
Every princess needs her beauty rest. The Princess Toddler Bed is a perfect (and pretty) transition from crib to big girl bed. The pink bed is detailed with gold flourishes and has gold crown finals on each of it’s four posters. You can get your bed fit for any and all toddler princesses here for $198.

Star Baby: Suri Watch – Baby Has Got Herself a Baby

SunnyChanel — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:41:00 GMT

Miss Suri Cruise went on a walk with her mom Katie Holmes and they opted not to go on their daytime adventure by themselves. Along with their ever present papparazzi detail, they brought along Suri’s own baby, in doll form of course. Here she carries a totally classic soft-bodied baby doll similar to one from Corolle’s Les Classique line like this Bébé Charmeur (don’t the French names make the dolls seem fancier than they are?). You can adopt one for your family here. $54.95

Monster Plush Dolls From Canada

Chris Ford — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:12:00 GMT

Modern goods purveyor Unica Home has some pretty cool plush dolls now for sale. The Monster Plush Dolls from Canada are cute and weird and look like they'll make a unique gift. And are something different from those Ugly Dolls that seem to be everywhere these days. Oh, and like Ugly Dolls, every one has a story.

This is Andy Monster's story (pictured). "Andy never misses an opportunity to act out scenes from his favorite movie... in detail... with sound effects."

Monster Plush Dolls from Canada, $40 from Unicahome.com

Etsy Alert: A New Breed of Giraffe

SunnyChanel — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 03:50:00 GMT

Are you sick of those plain old orange and beige giraffes? Are you looking for a new and updated model? Yeah, we are all. Etsy seller Scissor Stitch has heard our pleas and has taken that plain old giraffe that’s been around for ages and created a new breed. This handmade plush toy is made of an overlapping dot patterned cotton fabric with cotton ribbon. Very cute and very stylish and very new breed. Just remember when you take your kid to the zoo, warn them that you’ll be seeing those ‘other’ kind of giraffes there. $12 here.

Star Baby: Suri Watch – Daddy, Mommy and Monkey

SunnyChanel — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:30:00 GMT

Leaving their home this morning, The Holmes/Cruisefamily all held hands. Little Suri held on tight to Tom and Katie while Mom, in turn, holds on tight to Suri’s pal George, Curious George of course. The plushy is a Jumbo Curious George by Russ Berrie. And everyone knows who he is so, Suri opted to let him out naked instead of having him wear his ‘Curious George’ red T-shirt. You can get your own 26” inches of hot Monkey Love here for $39.99 (on sale from $45).

(photo via JustJared.com)

Etsy Alert! Pippa Needs Adopting

SunnyChanel — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Meet Pippa. She lives in Portugal. An she just happend to be an Etsy creation looking for a kind family to get on their laptap and order her so she can be part of your home. She comes all the way from Lisbon, so you can think of her a foreign exchange doll. This eight-inch doll is made of a wool blend felt, is filled with recycled polyfiber, and features cute hand sewn details. But be advised, she ain’t for the under three set. You can order yours here for $38.

Etsy Alert! Svettie the Rozzy Roogles SockMonster

SunnyChanel — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:20:00 GMT

I’ve always had a soft spot for creatures made out of discarded socks. But really who doesn’t right? Here Etsy crafter StichesAreForever is offering up this Svettie The Rozzy Roggles SockMonster ($30). This brown and pink cutie has a thing for cupcakes, as is evidenced by the image on his belly, so keep it away from the dessert tray, and also tiny kids since he has button eyes, which can be a choking hazard. The doll is handmade “with love”. You can get your, love included here.

Star Baby: Baby Talk With Suri – What’s She Saying?

SunnyChanel — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:12:00 GMT

Nothing’s cuter than a kid having a passionate discussion with an inanimate object. Suri Cruise, the spawn of the Tom-Kat, is giving quite an argument to this Bebe Cheri Doll by Corolle. What could she be saying? We’ll let your imaginations run wild and if you care to share, let us know in the comments. In the meantime, if you want to have your own face to face with Bebe Cheri, you can get yours here ($74.99).