droolicious : hand made

Coffee Cuffs for the Parent on the Go

AmandaHill — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT

I love paper coffee cuffs. So I can only imagine that I would fabric ones seen above. They are perfect for the parent on the go. You can pick up your morning coffee before dropping off the kids, and add the coffee cuff. The website that carries them has a selection of adorable prints.

Click on over to Tie Dye Diva's Etsy Shop to check them out.

Monstrously Cute Pencil Case from Barry's Farm

Aaron Burgess — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:10:00 GMT

From cupcakes to robots to keytars (!), Barry's Farm offers a ton of kooky spins on the traditional laptop carrier, but with this Monster Pencil Case ($12), kids finally get a Barry's tote to match Mom's or Dad's Furry Monster Laptop Sleeve.

All of Barry's products are handmade at -- you guessed it -- Barry's pad in Chicago, so be sure to factor in a few days for your monster to come to life. While you're waiting, check out the whole line at Barry's shop -- those monster buttons would make great door prizes for a birthday party, don'tcha think?

Rockin Choppers: Forget the Horse, Here's a Hog

Aaron Burgess — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:30:00 GMT

If there's a downside to Rockin Choppers, it's that the design you're looking at here may well be sold out by the time you click through to the company's "For Sale" page.

Specializing in handmade, heirloom-quality motorcycle rockers, the North Carolina-based company (actually one awesomely skilled craftsman) promises one-of-a-kind designs for each of its choppers. Incidentally, this particular design is called the "Next Generation," and Rockin Choppers is only building a handful of 'em -- visit their site to reserve yours, or email them directly at rockinchoppers@bellsouth.net to inquire about pricing and other options.

Custom designs are also available, and whatever your chopper of choice ends up being, it'll be hand-numbered and dated for posterity.

Handmade and Eco-Friendly Bibs

Lisa Estall — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:34:00 GMT

This handmade Rikrak Blue and Red Circles Bib is very different and would make a really nice baby shower gift. It’s reversible and made of quilt with a solid colored back and a modern design on the front.

You can adjust a Rikrak bib to fit both a 3-month-old and a toddler. A plus is that they are also eco-friendly.

Click to see the Rikrak White Flowers Bib.

Rikrak bibs are priced at $21 each.

Buy them at Fawn and Forest

First Look: Cate & Levi Collection

Nicole Feliciano — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT

One of a kind toys for the savvy green parent.

Another gem from the New York Gift Show…this one was found in a tucked away corner of the “Handmade” section. Cate& Levi plush animals are brimming full of personality. In fact, No two Cate & Levi design will ever be the same.

Each animal is handmade from colorful reclaimed wool (the sweetest sweaters you’ve ever seen), whose hues and textures are individually selected. Josh Title the owner (and dad of Cate and Levi) makes all these delightful creatures in his Toronto studio. In essence, he hopes to send his plush friends from his home to yours—cutting out all the waste in between. Since he isn't hiring a factory to knit his wares, every animal is unique and can never to be duplicated. Plus, they are cutting down on all emissions by keeping things as local as possible.

The Cate & Levi Collection ($79 for a large animal at monkeygrass.com) comes in a variety of familiar silhouettes: cow, giraffe, etc. and a few funkier friends such as the platypus and stingray.

Handmade Russian Doll Hair Clips

Lisa Estall — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:05:00 GMT

Little girls don’t have to wear Hello Kitty hair clips. How about a Russian doll one? They are handmade using wool felt, cotton and beads.

Measurements approx: 4.5cm x 3.5 cm (1.7 inch x 1.3inch).

The price of each Russian doll hairclip is $8.50 and made with love.Suitable for children one year and up.

Sold at the Etsy shop Wombagully Wonders.

Retrolicious: Irresistible Birdie Mobile

Cathy Hale — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Are you guys thinking Partridge Family or is it just me? I've said it before and I'll say it again, who knew felt could be so dreamy!

This decorative Deco Mobile features four felt Storybook Birds with - get this - a Happy & Sad Cloud dangling in the center. Too cute! Each doll is hand-cut of real felt wool and hand-stiched. Dolls are lightly stuffed with hypo-allergenic polyester stuffing. This makes a wonderful gift because it's packaged in a ribbon-tied handmade bag. Shop Gifts Devine for more retro-inspired goodies for baby.

Create a Buzz with a Bumble Bee Baby

elizabeth leach — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:30:00 GMT

This Bumble Bee set for a new baby is very buzz worthy. I love that it's gender neutral. Buy it for her and keep it for him!

The Burry Babies Etsy Shop has a large selection of adorable handmade knit hats, booties, sweaters and scarves. Check out the Bumble Bee set here for $110. Shop Burry Babies.

Recycled Socktopus

AmandaHill — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:00:00 GMT

What is a Recycled Socktopus, you might be asking. Well, all I can tell you is that the socktopus is the recycled and environmentally friendly seafaring cousin of the Sock Monkey. Since the Socktopus is made from recycled sweaters, each and every one is a unique creation. It is filled with hypoallergenic polyester and adorned with button eyes. Additionally, it is handmade in the USA and measures 15"x5". If you have a child that loves out of the ordinary stuffed animals, I'm thinking the Recycled Socktopus is for them. You can find them for just $30 from Elsewares.

Hand Made: Bowl for a Bear of Very Little Brain

chrisjordan — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:07:00 GMT

What parent isn't familiar with Winnie the Pooh? This hand made porcelain bowl has phrases from A. A. Milne's books printed around the rim. Glazed with Evening Sky Blue, the letters contrast nicely with the white porcelain.

Much nicer for your child to eat out of than plastic or melamine, lead paint with your meals anyone? It really is a "useful pot to put things in."

7.5 inches (19 cm) wide and 2 inches (5 cm) tall.

Available at antb for $35

Hand Made: Apple Tee

chrisjordan — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:03:00 GMT

Custom made t-shirt features a chocolate corduroy tree that wraps around the side of the shirt. Each colorful apple is silk screened on white linen and then zig-zag stitched to the shirt for added durability.

Available in sizes newborn to 5T at Joey and Aleethea for $36