Etsy

Step into my shop and take a look around: http://gardenbirdie.etsy.com

I am a crafty, naturally-minded stay-at-home mama to two lovely young children. I make wool felt animals inspired by the Waldorf teaching and parenting philosophy.

Each toy is sewn by hand and stuffed with natural wool. All materials in my stuffed animals are 100% natural!

My passion for toy making grew from a desire to make toys for my children. I fell in love with the handmade concept as well as the idea that toys could be completely natural, open-ended for imaginative play, and inviting to a multitude of senses.

If you've ever wondered about the difference between plastic toys and natural toys, simply close your eyes and feel the toys with your hands. Plastic toys may look appealing, but in the end they all feel the same.

Wool stuffed animals, wooden toys, play silks, and toys made from other natural materials expose a child to a much greater variety of sensory play experiences. Children use all of their senses to explore the world around them, and natural toys can delight the senses while connecting children to the natural world.