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Monday, February 16, 2009

Shopping Etsy for handmade toys

My bank account is a little lighter (but not by much) this morning after making some Etsy toy purchases.  I think it's often wonderful to purchase handmade items instead of manufactured items -- I delight in supporting talented people who are operating smaller crafts businesses. 

So today I found two items I'm very excited about for the kids.

1.  A taggie blanket for baby M.   He's getting to the age where he will love it.

2.  An I Spy pillow.  I had been thinking of making one of these myself, and was collecting little bits and scraps for it, but then I thought to check Etsy, after buying the taggie blanket.  Big score -- of course there are talented sewers who make these.  Now I don't have to!   We are going on a family trip in May which will includes a 4 hour airplane ride followed by a 2 hour bus ride, and... there will be 5 young children and one baby along... we're going to need some things to do -- I think these will be great!

Have you discovered great kids' items on Etsy?   Please share your favorite finds and tips for searching -- thanks!