Since first drawing up and making a Mallard stick toy for one of my boys nearly 30 years ago, I’ve added numerous other walking, waddling, and hopping critters. Stick Toys are made of hardwoods for durability. The sticks are included in all domestic U.S. orders. All that is required upon receipt is to insert the stick into the toy using wood glue (or some other) if preferred for permanence.

All of my items are from original drawings and not from some mass produced pattern that can be found elsewhere, with a significant number of them actually arising from people simply asking if I could make _______________ (fill in the blank). It is my objective to make every offering such that you can look at it and say, "Yes, that's a ___________ and it really looks like one." Each piece is sanded, sealed, painted with acrylic paints and then finish with several layers of a non-yellowing clear-coat.

Every item is made to order and will ship generally within two to three weeks of the placing of the order unless specified otherwise. As this is secondary to my primary occupation, I do my best to get them out as timely as possible.

Like much of the online world, Etsy has encouraged its sellers to include shipping in pricing for the United States. In reality for small shops such as mine where everything is made on a thin margin, our only option is to increase our pricing accordingly. As prices have escalated in shipping, shipping materials, and the general increase in materials (particularly hardwoods) to make the items this has had an impact on what I can offer this items to you. Additionally, due to the length of the package with the stick included the USPS has added an additional length surcharge.

Thank you for visiting my Etsy shop, and I look forward to serving and re-serving each of you. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.