What makes your toys special?

[Former_Member]

We want to know!

I love making toys for my own children, and have started sharing them with others as well, I try to make my toys, namely handpainted wood dolls, unique, I want to offer toys that are different and distinctly handmade. I love to make toys that inspire the imagination and spark creativity and play!

[HandyFamily]

Mine are stuffed - knitted and crocheted - and I do them for my son and nephews... or more that's how I started.

[Former_Member]

i am the mother of a wonderful little boy. i dont like all the chemicals that are some of stuff kids love like play dough and finger paint. so i make 100% kid safe fun stuff for him to enjoy and if i could some extra money for my family in the long run.....way cool.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/71447899/homemade-orange-play-dough-with-eyes

[galleryallee]

All of my toys are hand sewn by me and are embellished with vintage trimmings. I give each toy a sweet face to reflect a friendly personality that appeals to children and adults alike. My toys bring to mind happy, simpler times as they are handmade with attention to detail and high quality craftsmanship. In further keeping with the theme of times gone by, I offer my toys at reasonable prices by "upcycling" materials and managing all aspects of Galleryallee myself.

[Former_Member]

All of my toys are safe. This one is my favorite. Truck and trailer with three cars that fit on the trailer in only one way, like a puzzle. Only a little glue used to make sure the wheels don't come off. No stains or varnishes.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/73352579/wooden-toy-truck

[Former_Member]

Hi, I'm new and this seems like a great thread to introduce myself.
I am a mom of 3 very active and imaginative kids, they find the most interesting ways to destroy things. It's not that the are bad kids, they are just kids with active minds and bodies. My dolls were created for them and with them in mind. They are all completely handmade, but also machine washable, incredibly durable (the ones here have survived some pretty intense tug-o-wars) and at the same time so soft and cuddly that they are the perfect bed time buddy.

[clln]

Almost every one of my projects started out as a gift for one of my loved ones. In a lot of these cases, I can't find a pattern I like for everyone's favorite animals, so I have to make my own. This means I make unique creatures and I think the uniqueness makes them special.

[Former_Member]

Hi! I'm new to the group, I guess one makes my toys special is that I design them for children with "special" needs. Each toy I make is made with good intentions and a desire to benefit others.

[Former_Member]

Hi,

Spinning toys are simple and traditional. They help improve children's observation skills, hand-eye coordination and focus. Both children and grown ups like playing with them.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/73526894/hand-painted-wood-spinning-top-bird-in

http://www.etsy.com/listing/73139983/hand-painted-wood-spinning-top-macaco

Vero

[Former_Member]

They just are :D http://www.etsy.com/listing/77579802/the-spoolio-family-vintage-spool-toys

[Former_Member]

I try to make the toys I would have liked as a child.
In addition they are safe, machine washable and filles with lots of love.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/80400550/pig-stuffed-toy-mini-polly-the-pig

[Former_Member]

All my dolls are uniquely my own design.I incorporate several different skills in each one.All my dolls are washable and I make different styles for all age groups.They are of all different types and sizes and I love custom orders:)

[thatfamilyshop]

We are a big natural family and all our toys are ones that have gone through the test of time in this rambunctious bunch! :) We've been doing handmade birthdays and Christmas's for years now, and whatever is still getting daily attention get's added to our shop! http://www.etsy.com/shop/homenstead

[CoolTricks]

Most of mine come from sketches and doodles I have been doing for years. Some have stories, all have names and personalities as I construct them. The ones shown below also feature some of my own fabric design, the handpainted face printed onto fabric via Spoonflower. I order them and make lots of things with them, but the funnest thing to make with them are dolls.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/78908630/cloth-doll-fairy-moth-butterfly-wings
http://www.etsy.com/listing/88746950/matryoshka-plush-hug-me-doll-spoonflower

[Former_Member]

My toys are colorful. When i make my toys i try do something new. My little dougheter is the best inspiration to create safe and soft toys
http://www.etsy.com/listing/93372651/sweet-little-bear-cute-soft-and-safe-toy

[Former_Member]

My dolls are high-quality, and that's why my clients love them.

[Former_Member]

I think what makes mine special is there made from clay and I use paper mache boxes.I draw their features on with markers!

Their tiny and fun to collect too.I plan on making a million of these cuties!!!
A tree house and club house are on the way as is my really awesome huge community play set!

My updates are done here


http://monstermaker31.tumblr.com/

Take a peek!

[Former_Member]

I made my toy for my son in the beginning, and then I would like to share it with others. Cubiciti is an educational wooden cityscape blocks system. It allows the children to create their own imaginative cities. The possibility is endless, because it can grow larger and larger. Check it out here.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/105598021/classic01-cityscape-wooden-building

Let me know what you think!!!

[Nonameth]

My shop specializes in Custom Plush Commissions,
I am working to get it to a complete Custom Plush Workshop, where everyone can have all sorts of options to create their own custom Plushie,

It's in its early stages right now, so take a look! Care to be an early customer?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/98823816/pluffy-stuffies-custom-plushies-made-to?ref=v1_other_2

https://www.etsy.com/listing/106333410/scribble-stuffies-custom-plushies-

[Former_Member]

I've been making dolls since I was 5 years old, though I'm rather new to making them as a business. Each of my dolls is based on the dolls girls of the past played with so every time a child plays with one they are exploring history. Every doll is entirely handmade from a pattern which I developed myself, and I'm always working on new ideas. It's also possible to customize them as regards color choice, so that every little girl gets a doll that suits her tastes.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/UniquelySarah1

[GirlpowerKnits]

I hand knit/crochet them, and put time and love into every single stitch. I spend a lot of time on each toy. You will feel the love and specialness in them as you open the box!

[Former_Member]

My toys are special because I put a lot of love while I'm creating each piece. All my toys are completely handmade and hand sewn, so it also has a lot of effort, time and dedication. :)
Every puppet I start sketching is inspired either by my daughter (you can see the result here (https://www.etsy.com/listing/104170831/hand-puppet-foam-and-felt-handmade-girl), a child or teenager I saw on the street, one of my nephews... I watch them living, so full of joy, and I'm inspired to create for them and other kids. Also, puppetry is a great way to communicate with children, and a really useful classroom and therapy aid. In the end, I create with the purpose to help children grow, the best way possible, into responsible and happy adults.

[CherryPrairieVintage]

I still love dolls. When my daughter I was so disappointed in the doll clothes that were available! I've been sewing doll clothes every since. My outfits are handmade with care and are my own creations!

[Former_Member]

https://www.etsy.com/listing/107160075/nursing-and-teething-toy-for-mamies-and

[Former_Member]

My husband and I are just big kids at heart! We've got 5 kids between us, everyone of them grown and on th
eir own. We just began introducing toys in our shop, and are having the greatest time! I so enjoy imagining the look on a child's face when they see a special toy, and the delight they have in playing with it. My husband has found his niche, and I simply let him go on his own to create. Some of the things he's working on are one of a kind!

Since I just joined this team, I want to say hello to everyone and I'll eventually get to knowing you. So far, it looks like a great and FUN team!