CUSTOM ORDERS
Does your child have a favorite book, tv show, movie or character set? I can create a custom painted set of matching wooden toys to inspire their imagination.
BOOK & TOY SETS
Curated sets that include a children’s book with a matching hand painted toy. Available as ready-to-sell, pre-order or custom order
PUZZLES, STACKERS & GAMES
Hand cut and handpainted wooden puzzles, stackers and games to promote fine and gross motor skills, problem solving and coordination.
Handmade.
Child-Safe.
I cut every toy by hand from 1′ thick wood (pine or poplar), sand all edges and hand paint each to match a children’s book or favorite character set. Toys are tested for fault lines, potential splintering, and choking hazards and are painted using CPSC compliant paint and sealant deemed to be child safe. Stardust Butterfly Creations is registered with the federal government as a Small Batch Toy Manufacturer and is compliant with all federal regulations regarding child safety.
Why Wooden Toys?
Some of our best memories as children centered around playing with wooden toys like Lincoln Logs, building blocks, ball runs and wooden cars/trains. Over time, these durable and timeless toys have been replaced with cheaper plastics and other materials. Sure, they are less expensive, but they are also easily destroyed (and are not bio-degradable), contain toxins that can leach out and the manufacturing of these toys is damaging to the environment.
The relentless advance of technology has ensured that toys today are replete with bells, whistles, bleeps, screens, noises, colors and so on. But often, simplicity is best, and less is more. Wooden toys offer children a blank slate upon which they can project all the wildness and extravagance of their burgeoning imaginations. They are naturally devoid of any possibility of sound or interaction in themselves and allow for children to supply their own voices and sound effects in collaboration with one another.
We like to call our products “Heirloom Toys”. Because they are made from naturally sourced wood and painted with child-safe paint and sealant, they are designed to outlast the wear and tear of normal play. We fully expect that your child may grow up to pass this favorite toy/memory on to their children or that you may tuck this toy into their backpack as they leave for college. Heirloom toys can be passed from generation to generation to inspire imagination as the years go by.
FAQs
What materials are used to make your toys?
All of our toys are hand cut from naturally sourced 1″thick pine or poplar. Each toy is sanded by hand to ensure that edges are not rough and inspected for cracks, fault lines, chips and dents. Toys are then painted using CPSC certified child safe paints and sealants and then sanded again before shipping or purchase. All toys are visually inspected, but may still have naturally occuring or wear/tear defects.
Can you recommend an age appropriate book for my child or for a gift?
Absolutely! Reach out to me at stardustbutterflycreations@gmail.com or on social media through a direct message and I will be happy to assist you with your purchase.
How large are your toys?
Toys can range in size, however, I try to keep my toys between 3.5″-5″ in height to maintain the general sizing used by other mainstream retailers so that my toys fit seamlessly into your collection. Every effort is made, within reason, to honor sizing rations within a set (i.e., an elephant will be scaled larger than a mouse in a set) but keep in mind, the smallest toy must be more than 2.5″ in diameter for child safety.
Do you sell/ship internationally?
Yes! We have shipped all over the world. Shipping is a flat rate in the United States and dependent upon shipping rates when shipping internationally.
What if my order is damaged while shipping?
I am a huge believer in communication. My current customers can tell you that I talk with them throughout the process and let them know when their product is shipped along with providing a tracking number. I then follow the progress of your package until it reaches you and then reach out again to make sure everything arrived safely and as expected. If anything is broken or damaged, I will do my best to help remedy the situation. Let’s talk.
How do I place an order?
If you are looking for a quick, ready-to-ship option, you can conveniently shop in my online store at stardustbutterflycreations.com/shop. To place a custom order, email me at stardustbutterflycreations@gmail.com, reach out to me on social media through a direct message or fill out the form on the custom order page (stardustbutterflycreations.com/custom-orders). I will respond with any questions I have and provide a quote and shipping timeframe. If you are interested in proceeding, payment is expected prior to the toys being made.
What payment methods do you accept?
When shopping in my online store (for ready-to-ship items or using your custom link for a custom order), I accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and Amex using secure Square payment processing. I also accept Afterpay – a convenient way to split the cost of your order into four, interest free payments. When placing a custom order outside of the website, I also accept Venmo, Cash App, Paypal and Zelle.
Can you make (insert character name here)?
Yes! The only thing that I require in order to make a toy is a clear image of the exact pose/orientation of the character for the purpose of creating the cutout stencil and copying the details. For most custom orders, I will work with you to find images that you like for your particular character request.
Are your toys painted on all sides?
Yes! Each toy is painted in full detail on the front. The sides and the back are painted as a reasonable approximation to the character. The most detail will be focused on the front of the toy.
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