Natural Wood Egg Rattle
This beautiful rattle is such a perfect present for baby’s first Easter basket. And, it’s made by Woman Woodworker, who has, according to her etsy storefront “some skills and a garage full of power tools.”
Crafty Toys
Mysterious Mushroom Puzzle
This wooden puzzle from the Maker’s Market is a delight. The natural wood colors, the amazing detail, and the complex forms of mushrooms all contribute to a piece of challenging puzzle art. I think Xylocopa Design has created something that will capture the attention of mycology lovers and puzzle solvers everywhere.
Plush Toys for Grownups
These white flowers are so pretty. I love that their creator, lapomme on etsy, calls them, “plush toys for grownups!”All her work is in the same lovely vein of light and sophisticated charm. Check out the featured seller interview for lovely insight on “Apple’s” process.
How-To: Paratrooper Softie
Holly of Chez Beeper Bebe shares this modern and more durable twist on a classic toy. I have a total love-hate relationship with those dime store trinket-y toys. I love them because they remind me of my childhood and how much I cherished all those bitty toys, but I also hate them because the stuff […]
DIY Play Laptop
I love this DIY play laptop made by Amida of Journey Into Unschooling, perfect for little hands and curious minds to play with. Amida writes: I made this laptop out of a discarded panel that I had removed from a play kitchen. The keys were salvaged from a keyboard headed for e-waste and can be […]
Shawnimals Yeti Ninja
I’m a big fan of Shawnimals’ quirky and undeniably lovable ninja series of handmade plush creations. Shawnimals now has the Ninja of the Month Club, where you can sign up for an exciting new ninja every month. February’s ninja is Yeti Ninja, my favorite one ever. I’m thinking of asking Yeti Ninja to be my […]
Crochet Fortune Cookie Pattern
Alicia Kachmar of Create! shares her crochet fortune cookie pattern with colorful Valentine’s Day versions.
