The holidays are really for the kids, remember! So many, many Etsy artists make incredible, handmade toys. We had a hard time picking these 60 to vote on.
Voting ends on Friday, December 12th at high noon, Eastern Time. May the best toys win! As an added bonus, we’ll feature your favorites here on Etsy’s blog and in the Gift Guides.
On Etsy, shoppers can always contact sellers through convos to find out more about how they made their items! You can also check the item description on any children’s toy listing for valuable information on safety and age appropriateness.
Check out which Holiday Cards, Holiday Ornaments, Stockings and Holiday Decoations were voted in as favorites!
For more gift ideas, see sellers’ picks from their own shops in the special Kids & Toys Showcase running until Sunday December 14, 2008.
Holiday Shopping Posts | Handmade Kids Series | Children’s Gift Guide
69 comments
Sign in to add your ownPoPkO says:
this is so fun! the talent here is realy amazing. is there a prize? is recognition the prize?
3 years ago
christinececelia says:
Skittles rocks! We used to play that after high school football games and eat skittled- Havent seen it in years! :)
3 years ago
MyissaG says:
Such cute toys!! Love the Floppy bunny at the top. :)
3 years ago
tortillagirl says:
Such a tough choice, but both my little boy and I pick that corduroy alligator!
3 years ago
WearableByDesign says:
So many cute things!
3 years ago
PhoterrificCards says:
I love the favorite vote thing. It is a quick way to see great items and to see if I have picked the winner.
3 years ago
behappynow says:
so happy here :)
3 years ago
SepiaLepus says:
I had a hard time with this group! So much great stuff!
3 years ago
SugarAndSpice says:
most of these things will not be legal to sell after Feb 10 thanks to the CPSIA. so sad...better buy them now! Or...call your representatives and the media to complain.
3 years ago
Thinkoutsidethebox says:
It is getting more and more difficult to vote in these series...each toy chosen is very unique..how is one to decide on just one? I have to say there is one item..the discovery tote by Helicoptorstudios where the first picture doesn't do the item justice..do yourself a favor and click the item to view what this toy really is..so creative, unique and a fabulous idea!
3 years ago
EJPcreations says:
sock kitty is the best!!!
3 years ago
StellaBaby says:
LOVE LOVE LOVE the 5 week craft subscription. 5 great projects to do with your child 1 mailed each week. What an awesome idea, and I love how the package inside is addressed to your child with a whimsical address. AWESOME!!!!!
3 years ago
happywhosits says:
It is wonderful that etsy has chosen to spotlight handmade toys. Bye them while you can. Unless congress makes changes to the CPSIA Act of 2008, we won't be able to offer to these to you next year. Eileen...
3 years ago
WarmCountryMeadows says:
I love all of these, but, I will have to vote for one. That will be a hard choice.
3 years ago
timesandchimes says:
BOATS! I'm giving my boys some ETSY handmade toys this year and it feels SO GOOD! :)
3 years ago
HomemadeZen says:
fun items! Love toys!
3 years ago
ASecondChance says:
It's going to be hard to choose! These artists are fab!
3 years ago
murigen says:
Wonderful idea, they all look great, but Bernard the Bat's imagination cards are for me! Well done to everyone entered.
3 years ago
JustFeltHungry says:
Fantastic selection, these contests are great!
3 years ago
pixiepotions says:
The crayon roll is so cute. I wish we had more little ones to shop for.
3 years ago
GoldtoneDesigns says:
totally cute!
3 years ago
sheknitsamy says:
thank you! so happy to see my little pistachio knit bunny made the grade--help us fight for the future of handmade toys in the U.S.! what a tragedy to deprive our children of the beautiful handmade playthings we find here on Etsy. look into the CPSIA law of 2008 for the ugly details...
3 years ago
palumba says:
I wish to draw your attention to this important petition that I recently signed: "CPSIA Impacts on Children's Apparel Industry" http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/economicimpactsofCPSIA?e I really think this is an important cause, and I'd like to encourage you to add your signature, too. It's free and takes less than a minute of your time. Thanks!
3 years ago
blynkenandnod says:
Thank you for sharing the love of toys! For more information about the CPSIA impact on handmade toys, please visit: http://www.handmadetoyalliance.org/ We don't want to become extinct. :(
3 years ago
jodieflowers says:
That was a tough one to vote for! I love them all so much!
3 years ago
4TheSparrowsNest says:
Wow, I had no idea about the CPSIA act on toys. THANK YOU for bringing this to our awareness. I am off to take a look at the petition.
3 years ago
aisle3studio says:
sweater monkeys!
3 years ago
DanburyLane says:
I'd love a slice of tea rose cake please!
3 years ago
IcingOnTheCupcake says:
This will be a tough choice for sure... so many adorable things!
3 years ago
oldworldprimitives says:
What a fun group! It was hard to choose just one. palumba - I signed the petition!
3 years ago
poppyandclover says:
These are great toys...I really like both the bird mobiles, but my vote had to go to Jimmy Bed Monster. Too cute.
3 years ago
flyingzoo says:
thanks for adding my Michael the Flying Mosquito!...All of those toys are really beautiful!!!
3 years ago
Hotchpotch says:
Many thanks for including my Some Bunny to Love in such great company!
3 years ago
beebles says:
Thanks for including my Rockin' Blocks! All the toys are truly amazing...congrats to all!!!
3 years ago
kmwatkins says:
I'm voting now!
3 years ago
cocoondesigns says:
i vote frazzlesdazzles
3 years ago
Blubies says:
Thanks so much for including my Georgia the Yellow Bellied Glider. My toys are made to spread the message to care for their homes - our environment and this is great exposure to spread my message. thanks Etsy and for those who will vote for her. Merry Christmas :)
3 years ago
zuzugirl says:
amazing selection...thanks for sharing!
3 years ago
Zadyball says:
I'm so excited to be a part of this! Handmade toys are the best! I hope I'm not out of business on Feb 10. (Change CPSIA!)
3 years ago
popettes says:
I wish I could play with each toy, and then vote.
3 years ago
apresti says:
sweater monkey hands down...i guess it is because i love his cousin Socks so much!!!
3 years ago
myheartmonster says:
omigosh- that little piece of cake is to die for!
3 years ago
DonataFelt says:
I vote frazzydazzles!
3 years ago
littleredbear says:
Bunny is so cute!!
3 years ago
Sinta says:
I love the retro bird mobile ^_^ I wish I had a baby so I could buy it.
3 years ago
TactileBaby says:
So happy to see my doggy stackable toy made the cut. Sad to say however that no handmade toys can legally be sold after Feb. 10th 2008 - NO toys are expempt. So, please, if you value the handmade toy tradition make your voice heard and sign a petition, http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/economicimpactsofCPSIA?e or write your representative in congress.
3 years ago
sillyturnip says:
This was sooo hard! I love them all! I also hope I am not out of business come February!
3 years ago
glorygifts says:
Great concept for a vote! Children deserve the best in everything including the safety in their toys! Great work sellers!:)
3 years ago
Iammie says:
I love voting these cute items!!!!!!
3 years ago
HELICOPTERstudios says:
Please sign the petition!! Thank you for including me!
3 years ago
studiowonjun says:
I really love them all.
3 years ago
bibitty says:
We are so excited to be one of the items that made the cut. Thank you for the kudos! We also signed the petition!
3 years ago
BernardtheBat says:
Thank you so much for including my imagaination cards. They are made from recycled card and wool and are realy great fun.
3 years ago
bijougirldesigns says:
This is an especially tough one because kids are so different. I have all boys, but they're all different ages, so they would all like diferent things. I ended up picking something that I would have wanted when I was a little girl...maybe one day I'll have a girl, and then I can buy it!
3 years ago
dolcemelissa says:
This is really very funny.
3 years ago
makepienotwar says:
i might be a full grown adult, but i still like toys... i'm glad there are so many fruits like me here!
3 years ago
alidesign says:
So many cute toys and ideas!
3 years ago
potatobird says:
Those tiny tiger blocks remind me of when my kids were little -- they played for hours with something very similar!
3 years ago
Studio618 says:
So hard to choose, all too cute. I wanna be a kid again.
3 years ago
blynkenandnod says:
Thanks for bumping this up in the blog, etsy!
3 years ago
LegendaryTigerHero says:
Good stuff! Hard decision!!
3 years ago
FluteTeacher says:
This is so fun. I love looking at toys!
3 years ago
AprilJennifer says:
They are all cute, but I especially love the green alligator.
3 years ago
BluCille says:
These are ALL pretty awesome! I know my girls would love them. FREE SHIPPING in my shop with the purchase of any two or more items by December 21st!
3 years ago
babypeasandcarrots says:
Please please, if you love handmade childrens items sign this petition: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/economicimpactsofCPSIA/?e
3 years ago
opheliamcphee says:
thanks so much for including my chocolate chunk cookies!!! all i wanna do is make toys... i hope i can still do that in feb...
3 years ago
kellyzkreationz says:
many many cute items how can I choose.
3 years ago
theaxx says:
I second the ''all I wanna do is make toys'' remark... it's addictive completely!!
3 years ago
99Lollipop says:
That yellow bunny is a cutey patooty!!!
3 years ago