Creativity has always been a huge part of my life. Countless hours of my childhood were spent sketching, singing, painting, playing the piano, doing cross stitch, and fashioning my own Barbie furniture out of empty tissue and food boxes. Throughout high school I continued to pursue art and music and went on to major in music in college. After earning my degree in vocal music education, I stepped into the classroom and taught creativity to hundreds of children. All these “little” things were leading up to something BIG!

I guess it all started one sunny afternoon in 2009, a little more than a year after one of my finest creations (my first son) was born. It was nap time, so the house was quiet, except for the whir of my sewing machine stitching together my first pieces of felt food for my son's Christmas present. Let's just say I was hooked! Who knew a little felt, thread, and stuffing could turn into something so bright and cheery and fun!?! I tried my hand at more and more foods for Christmas presents for all the little kiddies in my family circle, all the while thinking that I didn't want to stop once the presents were done. As providence would have it, I discovered the Etsy community at this same time; the seed that would soon blossom into LittlePicklepotamus was planted!

Since then, I've honed my technique, developed a wide variety of felt play foods, and have also branched out to include swaddle blankets, teething toys, a quiet book, ornaments, and wood toys in my shop. I just love that the product of my creative inspirations becomes a tool that inspires creative play! It is my hope that every piece that passes from my hands into the hands of a little child will bring joy and spark imagination in a big way.