When it comes to children gifts, most think of games, toys, and clothing. However,  very few gift jewelry to kids. It may be because people don’t think its something kids would enjoy, despite the fact that kids, especially girls, want to mimic adults. Or maybe because it would be too expensive, or vise versa, be cheap stuff that would be destroyed and tossed, like anything else.

Well, here an idea, gift a kid jewelry that is actually nice and kids would want to wear.  Guess what? It’s affordable, too!

“Twinkle, Twinkle” Diamond Necklace

Show the little girl in your life that she is your shining star with this adorable pendant.

A classic oval locket design is beautifully rendered in sterling silver with the words “Twinkle, Twinkle” stamped on the front. Little diamonds are actually in the stars underneath these words!

A lovely gift.

Price: $45

“Angel” Diamond & Sterling Silver Necklace

Spoil your little cherub with this adorable child-sized necklace.

Lustrous sterling silver is gorgeously crafted into a delicate chain necklace featuring the word ANGEL in elegant script.

A perfect gift for a special birthday.

Price: $65

Pink Enamel Heart Charm & Diamond Sterling Silver Bracelet

Pamper the little princess in your life with this darling charm bracelet.

Dainty sterling silver hearts are touched with bright pink enamel and suspended from an exquisitely crafted silver chain bracelet.

A perfect gift for a every little girl!

Price: $70

Rocking Horse Diamond & White Gold Necklace

A darling rocking horse motif lends this appealing pendant an air of elegant playfulness.

The pretty pony is exquisitely crafted in lustrous white gold, adorned with a dazzling diamond accent, and gracefully suspended from a delicate chain.

A great gift for a younger child.

Price: $95

Cultured Pearl 14K Gold Necklace

Adorn a little girl with the gift of the gorgeous luminescence of pearls.

This delicately feminine, child-sized necklace features droplets of gleaming freshwater pearls gracefully suspended from a dainty chain of lustrous yellow gold. Available with pink pearls.

Great jewelry gift to give, especially if there her first pearls!

Price: $95

For more children’s jewelry gift ideas, visit ice.com. Many of the children’s jewelry shown were available in easy payment plans.

Don’t forget the baby this holiday season. Here are a few holiday gift ideas for the baby.

Sleep Sheep

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From Cloud B comes the Sleep Sheep. It’s the perfect gift to give for those who have fussy babies who have a hard time sleeping at night. The Sleep Sheep is a 12″ plush sound machine with four soothing sounds; Mother’s heartbeat, spring showers, ocean waves, and whale songs. Created to be attached outside the crib or as a plush for the baby once the sound machine device is removed.

Pee-Pee Teepe

From Beba Bean it’s the Pee-pee Teepee. A great gift for those who have mishaps changing baby boys. The Pee-pee Teepee is a 100% cotton cone-shaped cloth which is used during changing to provide an extra hand and makes sure diaper changes are dry and easy! Each package comes with five Teepees.

100% Organic Cotton SleepSack Wearable Blanket

Halo created the SleepSack Wearable Blanket to keep babies safe at night by replacing dangerous lose blankets. This wearable blanket carries the “#1 Safe Sleep Product” gold seal from First Candle/SIDS Alliance, and makes the perfect gift for new mothers and those who are just worrywarts. The SleepSack comes in organic cotton, which is free of dyes, chemicals, and preservatives. Great for those who are concern with both safety and the environment.

California Baby Holiday Cheer Gift Tote

California Baby’s Limited Edition Holiday Cheer! Gift Tote is the great gift to give this season if you really don’t know what to give. The tote comes with a bubble bath, aromatherapy spritzer, and bath mesh. The limited edition Holiday Cheer! scent is a blend of orange, lavender, and a touch of vanilla. All products from California Baby are used with essential oils and contain organic and sustainably grown ingredients. The biodegradable bubble bath is non-drying and is free of sodium lauryl sulfate and DEA.
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Have any holiday baby gift ideas? Please leave a comment and tell me all about it!

Felt Doll (Lilly) on LookMamaMadeIt.Etsy.com

I interviewed Ms. Sílvia Leite, creator of handmade dolls and miniature play food on LookMamaMadeIt.Etsy.com. I asked her a few questions about her creations and the work she puts into her craft.

What made you start creating children’s toys and accessories?

To tell you the truth, this is something I wanted to do since my early childhood. I simply can’t get tired of small scale objects. I started to make my own toys when I was about my daughter’s age (she is 6). I used to build large mansions with furniture made from cardstock and homemade glue, and to populate them with happy families of paper dolls. I also sewed, knitted and crocheted for my dolls. My deep love for miniatures lead me to unwillingly kill two innocent bonsai trees, and also made me want to become an architect. I gave up this project when I understood that what I really wanted was to build 3D models and maquette- and that is not what architects do.

Latter in life, and even though I was able to follow another dream of mine (taking a degree in Art History), I found myself doing repetitive, administrative work, and forgot all about toys and miniatures. Till the day when my daughter asked me to make her favorite doll a birthday cake!

Then, in the beginning of this year I had a little spare time in my hands (I was in between jobs) and decided to give it a try. I made my first felt cakes, cookies and dolls for my friends’ children, and they were the ones who encouraged me to start selling.

Miniature Birthday Cake on LookMamaMadeIt.Etsy.com

What is your inspiration for your creations?

My daughter was my first client, and the main cause and inspiration for everything I’ve created since her birth. A lot of the toys and accessories I make are also based in memories from my own childhood. Of course, this means I am particularly at ease with girl’s toys! I believe children should play with good quality, beautiful objects. I design my products to be visually appealing, pleasant to the touch, and easy to play with. They must have the right size, feel and weight for children’s hands, and to be stimulating and suggestive enough to encourage pretend play. Finally, everything is carefully and lovingly crafted, and tested in my home lab (my daughter’s playroom)!

What kind of materials do you use for your handmade toys and accessories?

I use mainly felt. Just love this material! I choose a high quality, rich wool blend felt that I can buy in a wide range of lovely colors. I always try to use non-allergenic, all-natural materials, and also use recycled materials when possible.

How long does it typically take to make one of your creations? Small (e.g. a cupcake) and large (e.g. a doll)?

Well, with a 6-year-old child and a full time job I have very little spare time to craft. I mostly craft at night, or on weekends, though I also need to take time for my family. I usually cut several pieces in one crafting session, then sew them all in another session, and then make all finishing in yet another day, so it is hard to answer this question. But if I had to make a doll in a single session I would need
at least 5 hours to finish it whereas one cupcake would take me about 1-2 hours.

Do you take into account customer feedback and suggestions when you start a new creation?

Yes, by all means. Clients can customize almost anything from my shop, and I am always glad to have special orders, because they help my work to evolve. Feedback is very important, since I really want my clients to be satisfied. My toys are conceived to make people happy.

What is next for Sílvia Leite and her handmade children’s toys and accessories?

I don’t know. Maybe I should, but I am not really making plans. I love to craft, and would love to be able to do this full time, but the right moment hasn’t arrived yet. Anyway, a part of me likes to keep this business in small scale… like my toys. But I always have ideas for new products!

Tell me what you think of Sílvia Leite’s handmade children’s toy and accessories. Please leave your comments and let me know if you enjoy handmade and handcrafted gifts.

Children are notorious for leaving their toothbrushes all over the bathroom. If they don’t have a specific place to put it, they cast them down without any thought of germs or hygiene. The Gel Toothbrush Holder works to solve many toothbrush holder issues as well as serving as a cute bathroom accessory. Not only is it quite attractive, it conveniently sticks to mirrors, tile or glass. This keeps it clean and out of the way, giving more counter space. A great gift for younger children or teens. Who says getting kids to brush their teeth isn’t fun? They will love to use the Gel Toothbrush Holder.
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