.... and when you open them up - Juicy Bugs!
Juicy Bugs are just one of many toys available on Etsy that are handmade by individual artisans who work out of their homes or have small companies. I am especially featuring handmade toys this month because the sale of these toys is threatened by the CPSIA. I decided I would spend Arielle and Linnea's Christmas money on handmade toys -- while they are still available.
Purple Grapes on the Vine Juicy Bug ($14.00)
I'd been admiring these itty bitty (just over 1 1/2 inches tall) beauties for some time, and I just knew that the girls would love them. They do. All week, I've been finding little Juicy Bugs carefully tucked into doll house cradles and little pots. They also seem to make excellent babies for our doll house fairies.
The tiny "bugs" are very sturdy, yet bendable, and definitely meant to be played with (by children that don't put toys in their mouths). The big mystery is how does Dana make those tiny stitches? I'm seriously wondering if she's really an elf :o) because every detail is so meticulous.
These are perfect little gifts for any child and even for a teenager -- and they come already all wrapped up. They'd be great in an Easter basket, as a Valentine's love bug, as a special gift from the tooth fairy, or even as a lucky charm before a big event like a spelling bee or college interview.
Oh, and they are even cuter in real life :o)
7 comments:
I just bought three of them! They were too cute cute to resist. I can't wait to get them in the mail. Thanks so much for sharing. I don't think I ever would have looked and found these on my own.
These could not be cuter. Love your handmade toy features, thanks for bringing more attention to the CPSIA and some of the small businesses it will affect.
These are so cute! Thanks for sharing.
These a so cute!
those bugs are too cute! love the idea of giving them as a good luck charm.
I am a HUGE fan of these bugs, and have been for quite some time. Thank you for featuring them. ;)
These dolls are adorable!!!
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