crumb catchers: September 2006

9.29.2006

Blow Ups

Glass blown lights combining the skills of the glassworker and the playfulness of clowns and children’s entertainers. If only glass were as pliable as balloons!
link-Thermont Hupton

Sandwich Art

Between these and the Jo Table you should be able to get your youngin away from the t.v. for din din.

Jib Jab

Designed by Margaret Wyngaard, Lullaboos are constructed from the finest materials, including wool/cashmere blends, wool felt, and polyfill stuffing. Every aspect of the dolls has been given close attention to make sure that they are safe for children of all ages.
via Daddy Drama link-Etsy

Moveable Mummies

Here's a fun, fairly simple craft idea for Halloween. Moveable Mummies! You can bend them into different shapes, stand them, sit them and have hours of fun. Make one or make a whole haunted house full!
Kids Turn Central

The Jo Table

Artist Jo Taylor has collaborated with Tom Faulkner to transform the sculptural Capricorn Dining Table in to this amazing technicoloured creation. The table is made with a 25mm Birch ply top set on to the steel Capricorn base. The beautiful swirling pattern is hand painted and extends over the top and base. It is finished with a durable, heat resistant lacquer. The vibrant colours for this piece were chosen by Tom and Jo. However the table is available in any other colour-way.
Tom Faulkner

9.28.2006

The Daddle

A soft, stuffed "saddle" for Dad (or Mom) to strap on, to give the give kids (age 2-6) a horsy ride. Offering interactive fun for kids and adults, the

Daddle™ is made of washable sturdy cotton, complete with soft saddle horn and adjustable stirrup.
link-Cashel

Hot Air Balloons

n 1783, the first manned balloon floated above France and our modern fascination with flight began. These colorful Balloons are faithful miniature versions of those early aerostats and make great focal points in a study, den or child's room. Handcrafted of papier mache with cotton netting and finely woven wicker baskets complete with ballast bags. Hanging chain included.
link-Ballard Designs

Commercial Childrens Furniture

Space is maximized in this play area with HABA’s magnificent Castle with Ball Bath loft. Prince and princess may consult beneath a regal canopy.

HABA’s stylish new collection of Partition Walls cleverly maximize space, offering flexible storage, display, and work surfaces. The clean lines and natural wood warmth provide a sturdy, comfortable backdrop for flourishing young minds, while various hanging elements keep materials organized for the project at hand.
link-Grecco

Remote Control Farting Teddy

Remote Control Teddy Bear "breaks wind"! He may be cute and cuddly, but he also has a bad habit: he breaks wind when you press the remote. (Naughty little teddy!)
Harriet Carter

Mummy Jars

This is a great way of packaging some fun Halloween gifties, and a great way to reuse something you were just going to toss. It looks pretty easy too so the kids could get involved. You could even use colored gauze wrap or maybe "dirty" it up with a light dusting of grey spray paint.
click here for instructions

5 Pounds of Silly Putty

Silly Putty has been around for 50 years, and in that time it’s become an international toy classic. Now you can purchase a 5-lb. block of original Silly Putty. The block comes in a box. No plastic eggs are included. Share pieces of this 5-lb. blob with classmates, co-workers, family and friends.
I wonder how high that will bounce?
Crayola Store

The famous Olympic skier Picabo Street (pronounced Peek-A-Boo) is not just an athlete.... She is now a nurse currently working at the Intensive Care Unit of a large metropolitan hospital.

She is not permitted to answer the hospital telephones. It caused too much confusion when she would answer the phone and say, Picabo, ICU.

9.27.2006

BabyToupee

I'm not so sure that this really looks like The Donald but it's funny none the less.

link- Baby Toupee

Posh Baby

Check out these cool clothes at Posh Baby.

Chamois Crib Sheeting

These sheets look so warm and soft. I think they would be so comfy in a crib and perhaps encourage a wee little one to sleep through the night...
link- Pottery Barn Kids

9.26.2006

Squid Soap

SquidSoap works by applying a small ink mark on a person's hand when they press the pump to dispense the soap. The ink is designed to wash off after the hands are washed for about15-20 seconds, which is the time recommended by most doctors.
link- Squid Soap

Organic Lap Tee

This is the perfect tee, soft as butter, works with everything your little one owns.
link- Kate Quinn Organics

Organic Playdough

Organic Playdough Available in a a Assorted Rainbow 6-Pack of 4oz tubs, or Choose 6 of the same color.
Naturally smells and looks good. Made with 100% plant-based colors and scents.
link- lala natural

Organic Finger Paint

Our Natural Finger Paint for Kids is fascinating to young children, and finger-painting is a wonderful sensory activity--kids can squish the paint in their fingers and easily blend colors. With our 6-color set of petrochemical-free natural finger paint for kids, you can feel confident that your children are safe.
link-Kid Bean

9.25.2006

Fishy Nesting Boxes

These fishy nesting boxes were spotted at Fancy Schmancy , the do-it-yourself site. It would make a great storage idea for Lego's or crayons or any other bits and pieces.

The Libellule

There are so many lighting alternatives out there other than the typical Disney or Poo lamps that go with the set of crib bedding. Be crative and try something that will spark their imagination like The Libellule. It likes to fly in big open spaces and stairways. As an uplighter it also throws the shadow of its wings across the ceiling.
link- Bodie and Fou

Cereal On The Go

Cereal-N-Milk, Anytime! Cereal-on-the-Go includes a 12-oz. cereal bowl with a spoon tucked into its lid. Spillproof 5.7 oz. milk jug keeps its cool thanks to a freezer pack sandwiched in-between.
link-Brylane Home