Hello, my name is Rachel, homeschooling mum to 2 girls ages 2 and 5. I started making wooden toys for my children shortly after I discovered the Waldorf ideas about play. I love the idea of open-ended toys, made of beautiful, natural materials, that allow children to use their imagination.
I use hardwoods and non toxic watercolours, because I like to see the natural grain of the wood showing through!
My inspiration mostly comes from my children. I watch what they like to play with and talk about, and often get ideas from them that way. I also get ideas from going outside or looking out the window at nature.
Here are a couple of my creations!
Balancing Bees and Tulip
Life Cycle of a Butterfly
Marmite, Toast and Knife Set