I know some of you are super organised, with Christmas gifts bought, wrapped and hidden away. Me? Not so much! But I have started thinking about what to get my gorgeous girls and having had great success with previous handmade items purchased from Etsy, I’ve been having a bit of a browse for ideas my imaginative girls will love…can anyone say unicorn horn!?? While I was there I found so much inspiration that I just had to share. So here are 50 handmade items that I just know imaginative kids who enjoy playing pretend will love. There’s all sorts of magical folk and mythical creatures – mermaids, dragons, princesses, vikings, fairies, even brave knights in this collection and it has been so much fun to put together! I would love to hear which is your favourite 🙂
50 Handmade Gift Ideas for Imaginative Kids
{All items pictured left to right, top to bottom}
Mermaid Fabric Doll :: Cleo and Poppy
Mama & Baby Mermaid Doll Playset :: Johanna Kardemumma
Mermaid Felted Doll :: Nushkie
Mermaid Finger Puppet :: Aubrey Made
Under the Sea Peg Doll Play Mat :: Peg Heads
Mermaid Stick Puppet :: Celistial Art
Mermaid Tail Dress Up Costume :: The Lazy Owl
Mermaid Tail Blanket (range of sizes) :: Ashlyn’s Chunky Hats
Unicorn Horn & Crown Headband :: Enchanted Paisley
Unicorn Finger Puppet :: Starfall
Unicorn Wooden Rattle :: Manzanita Kids
Paper Kingdom Play Set :: InfoPaperCat
Castle Memory Match Game :: Hearts Desire
Cinderella Story Stones :: Petit Miracles
Rapunzel Story Playset :: Green Mountain
Felt Castle Playmat :: Rain in the Summertime
Wizard of Oz Wooden Playset :: The Painted Peg
Princess and Unicorn Mobile :: Mukibaba
Card Table Castle Playhouse :: Tam’s Shoppe
Wooden Castle Puzzle :: Family Puzzle
Crochet Fairy Doll :: The Pink Fox Stitches
Felted Gnome House & Gnomes :: Green Mountain
Teeny Wooden Fairy House :: Woodrock Turning
Woodland Fairy Castle & Playmat :: Zooble
Tooth Fairy House Pillow :: AppleWhite
Fairy Nest & Fairy :: Green Mountain
Wooden Fairy House :: Tansy Dolls
Sparkle Fairies Doll :: Wildflower Toys
Fairy House Craft Kit :: Fairy Much Fun
Crochet Dragon Doll :: Hippe Haaksels
Dragon Stick Horse :: Hopelessly Hooked
Wooden Castle & Dragon Playset :: JuguetesEloisa
Wooden Dragon Puzzle :: Art Gift Store
Wooden Dragon Figurine :: Nanouhka
Crochet Knight Helmet :: BrAsh Crochet
Dragon Dress Up Costume :: oKidz
Knight Dress Up Costume :: Aubrey Made
Crochet Dragon Hat :: Les Tuques de Stephanie
Toothless the Dragon Beanie :: Crochet by Becca
Crochet Viking Helmet :: Designing Impressions
Viking Longboat Wooden Toy :: Ventrytoy
Crochet Viking Doll :: Marigurumi Shop
Nessie Sea Monster Soft Toy :: Herzstueck Handmade
Wooden Sea Monster Figurine :: Ooh Look It’s A Rabbit
Sea Adventure Peg Dolls :: Quinn Homemade
Pirate Play Mate & Peg Doll Set :: Peg Heads
Pirate Matching Game :: Games to Go
Pirate Boat & Peg Doll Set :: Goose Grease
Click through via the links above (these are affiliate links) to find out more about each item and each Etsy store. Be sure to check the specifics of each item (especially delivery times) before completing your purchase.
And be sure to check out Etsy’s Holiday Gift Guide for that special gift for each special person in your life!
Christie Burnett is an early childhood teacher, presenter, writer and the editor of Childhood 101. More importantly, she is a Mum who believes wholeheartedly in the value of children learning through play, the importance of quality early education, and the togetherness of family.
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