droolicious : handmade

Etsy Alert: A Captive Caterpillar

SunnyChanel — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:30:00 GMT

Bug out with this new pet, the captive caterpillar. Fortunately no feeding and care is needed. This colorful caterpillar is made handmade from felt and lives in a happy habitat made of wood twigs, leaves created from recycled wood sweaters and of course a mesh top for adequate air circulation. The caterpillar, by Etsy crafter Sharlet, will live forever so there no fear of any insect funerals in your future. The little critter comes in a classic Mason jar and you can adopt one here for $18. You can also pick up a ladybug or butterfly too.

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.

Etsy Find: Ouou Handmade Paper Goods

Lisa Estall — Fri, 15 May 2009 21:30:00 GMT

This designs is from a sweet notecard designed by ouou.

The Etsy shop sells handmade prints, orginal drawings and silkscreen notebooks. I think they’re charming and I’ll be using my cards as thank you notes from the kids. Shown here is Sophia and The Bird ($8.50).

Click to see ouou's Audrey Note Card ($8.50)

Both come in sets of 4. Visit ouou.

Custom Color Handmade Banners

AmandaHill — Thu, 07 May 2009 22:00:00 GMT

It's nice to have anything to brighten up the room when the spring weather turns to dark and rainy. When I saw these gorgeous handmade paper banners, I thought they would make a wonderful addition to any room for children or even adults. They come in packs including three banners made from random yet brightly colored paper. You can also select the colors of your choice.

Click on over to Aymujer's Etsy Shop.

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.

One-of-A Kind Handcrafted Silhouettes

SunnyChanel — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:30:00 GMT

We at Babble have a thing for silhouettes with all their simplicity, their style, and their charm. And when the silhouette is of your own kid, well then this old school art form rises to a masterpiece like status. Cortney Spillane, of Tangents & Curiosities, carefully handcrafts one-of-a-kind silhouettes of precious little profiles. Each piece is meticulously created from a reclaimed frame, carefully selected background paper and, of course, your offspring’s mug.

Full disclosure: my daughter goes to preschool with the artist’s son. One of the highlights of our recent school auction was the weathered antique doors set up to display silhouettes of each and every child in the school. Every one of them unique, gorgeous, and very very sweet.

But you don’t have to go to our school to get your own. You can place a custom order to have one created from a photograph of your child’s profile. Each one, framed, goes for $35. You can order or contact Cortney here.

Etsy Alert: The Hand Knitted Vespa!

SunnyChanel — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Vroom, Vroom! Does your child’s doll need a Vespa? A hand knitted gorgeous and soft Vespa? Really, what doll doesn’t. Etsy knitter extraordinaire Leah Sutton has created a series of hand knitted scooters out of cotton yarn.

If you aren’t feeling the steel gray hue above, you can request custom colors. Each scooter costs $36 but if you happen to be a knitter, a pattern will be available soon so you can knit and purl your way to your own mini Vespa. Check it out here.

Six-Pack of Fun Dogs

elizabeth leach — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:30:00 GMT

Browsing through the "featured items" on Etsy, I saw my daughter's absolute favorite toy. A friend gave her this Six-Pack of Labs and she has found so many ways to play with these adorable beanbags. The Lab is an Etsy Shop selling handmade goodies celebrating one of the most popular dogs in the country, the Labrador Retriever.

You don't have to be a Lab owner to love this shop. The Six-Pack of Labs are perfect for the all time favorite toddler game of putting them in a box and taking them out (over and over). My daughter loves to carry them around in an old purse or shopping bag. Beanbags are available in black, off white and chocolate for $18 a pack.

Check out The Lab's gorgeous bibs, too, and super cute pencil cups! Every item is made durably and artfully. Everything is boutique worthy, but at very reasonable prices. The below bibs are only $5 each!

Shop The Lab here.

Still Easter Shopping? How About a Bunny Frame

Cathy Hale — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:30:00 GMT

It's cute and simple and can be used long after Easter. The Funny Bunny Frame is handmade and features a cute fabric rabbit. It holds a 3x3 picture and it's still in stock! Shop Chasing Fireflies.

Babush Ballet Slippers

AmandaHill — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The new Babush Ballet Slippers, seen above, from Zid Zid are so cute. They are handcrafted in Morrocco from natural leather. They are also embellished by hand with embroidery and beads.

This adorable set of ballet slippers can be found at Giggle.

Non-Toxic Handmade Crayons

AmandaHill — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:00:00 GMT

These handmade, non-toxic kitty crayons are absolutely must-have! They are also egg molded and shaped for tiny hands. So not only are they adorable, they are ergonomically made for little ones.

Click on over to Kitty BB Love's Etsy shop to check them out. They've already sold out of some already. So hurry over!

Etsy Alert: Sweet Assorted Cupcakes of the Felt Variety

SunnyChanel — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:17:00 GMT

My daughter is going through a stage. The cupcake stage. Everyday, without fail, she requests a cupcake of some sort. I’ve tried to pass off bran muffins, low-sugar carrot cake as the coveted cupcakes, but she’s too smart to fall for my replacements. Now I think it could be time to try a cupcake of the inedible but yet still deliciously cute variety.

Etsy crafter Mommy24cs has created this set of You Pick Four- Felt Assorted Cupcakes. When you order this set you can pick between the following frostings white, brown, pastel orange, pink, baby blue, yellow, light purple, or mint green. Perfect for tea parties, play kitchens or just as a substitute for the real, sugary, thing. You can pick up a set here for $20.

Funky Stuffed Toy

AmandaHill — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:00:00 GMT

I'm all about the funky looking stuffed toys. The cozy creature seen above is Carlos the Luvbug, an 8" handstitched creation. I like him.

Click on over to the awesome Etsy Shop called Freaky Squish Squad to check it out.

Drink in the Cuteness of The Juice Box

SunnyChanel — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:07:00 GMT

For those of you who live in a land filled with scores of empty juice boxes and discarded plastic straws, these plushies, my friends, are for you. These delicious juice boxes won’t be guzzled and thrown away, no, no, each one will be cherished and loved.

Etsy creator Triciachin has made plush incarnations of the juice box in a variety of flavors like strawberry, orange, grape, apple or pink lemonade. They’re actually smaller than the regulation sized juice box with these figures clocking in a 3 x 2 x 1.25 inches. Due to the tiny embellishments on the plush, it should be sipped by only those who are 3 or older. You can get your own sip of the cuteness here for $20.

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.

My Baby Has Blissy Bottoms

elizabeth leach — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:30:00 GMT

I never thought about buying a diaper cover until I saw these. These adorable diaper covers would be perfect over a onesie in the warmer months. Blissy Bottoms Diaper Covers are made from 100% cotton eyelet lace and then tie dyed by hand. Simple images are created with crystals to make them extra fun.

Choose a cupcake, ladybug, princess crown, peace signs or birthday cake. Add a crystal initial for $2. Sizes up to 24 months. ($25)

Shop Blissy by Brittany for custom made gifts for babies and kids.

Why Not Keep Your Money in Sesame Street?

Heather Kuldell — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT

If opening your wallet has become a more painful process, perhaps you need a new wallet that makes you think of old friends. A clever crafter on lov.li creates duct-tape wallets adorned with the faces of Sesame Street characters. It makes me think that 1. duct tape comes in many more colors than I previously knew and 2. I wish I had more time to figure stuff like this out. Each wallet measures 4 inches by 8 inches, features six card slots and only costs $13 (not including shipping).

[Hat tip: Geekologie]

Etsy Alert: Adopt a Siamese Twin Bear

SunnyChanel — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:14:00 GMT

Two heads are better than one. That old adage applies to many scenarios, and in this case it proves itself true in the form of a Siamese twin teddy bear.

Etsy seller Kailyn The Night Owl created this Siamese twin teddy bear stuffed toy by hand by altering and reassembling beanie type plush. This bear stands eight inches tall and with the extra head, there’s just more to love.

If you’d like to give one of these 2-headed cuties a good home, you can pick one up here for $16.

Etsy Alert: Give a Hoot

SunnyChanel — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:50:00 GMT

When looking for a present, give a hoot! Well, actually give something that hoots, like this handmade Mira Large Night Owl. Etsy maker Rabbits Moon from Brooklyn, New York, created this brightly colored bird out of a variety of vintage and new cotton fabrics. Mira measures about 14” by 9” and can be used a child’s toy, as nursery decoration, or hey, even on your couch. She is baby and kid safe. You can pick up one of these hand crafted owls from Rabbits Moon here for $46.50.

Etsy Alert! A Bucket of River Fish

SunnyChanel — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:30:00 GMT

You know what kids need, a bucket full of fish. Yes, they might know that’s what has been missing in their lives, but once they spy the aweomeness that is the A Bucket of River Fish from Esty crafter Go Buggy they’ll realize what a catch it is.

This simple bucket includes seven fish ranging in size from 3.5” to 5”. Each fish is made of felt and has been hand sewn. Fishy smell not included, thank goodness. You can throw out a line and nip the bait here for $25.

Etsy Alert: Get Jazz E. Jazz for a Song

SunnyChanel — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:25:00 GMT

This is a doll to make some sweet beautiful music, visually that is. Etsy Seller Kinkak creates a series of unique handmade dolls like this stunner named Jazz E. Jazz. Mr. Jazz is 15” tall and is made of 100% cotton. This smiley, stylish, and simple doll is one of a kind, so if you are interested, you better act fast! You can pick up this doll for a song at the price of $28 here.

But if Jazz E. Jazz is gone, check out some of the other sweet plush pals, they're all as sweet as this one.

Art Goes Magnificently Mobile

Cathy Hale — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:00:00 GMT

I'm not sure if a more sophisticated mobile exists. This colorful piece of airy art is handmade to order by artist and designer Heather Frazier. The mobile is made of heavy stock white paper in a variety of colors. A beautiful and unique addition to your nursery! Visit Frazier & Wing.

Meet Trompet By Blabla

SunnyChanel — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:30:00 GMT

A little birdy told me about these adorable new rattles. Okay, strike that. A little website told me about the adorable new rattles, but really who’s keeping track. Meet Trompet one of the new avian pals created by knit happy toy company Blabla.

This soft rattle, part of a whole slew of feather friends, is knitted by hand by Peruvian artists. The rattles are sized just for little fingers and digits and did I mention Trompet is adorable? Yes, yes I did. You can pick one up here for $28.99.

Etsy Alert: Retro Bricks Get a Wood Makeover

SunnyChanel — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:30:00 GMT

You know those cardboard building bricks we played with when we were kids that are still around today? Well, Etsy seller Suddenly It’s Real has taken these lightweight classics and made them out of solid wood. These retro recreations are 1.5” x 3.5” x 1.75” so they fit in the palm of your hand. They’re petite, hard and handsome.

Each brick is sold separately with a choice of red, purple, blue, orange and lime. $5 each here.