I thought I’d give you a little update on how Oh!Boy was doing
As you all (regular readers) know I started Oh!Boy last year to fulfil this dream I had of owning a “label”.
I wanted to do accessories for kids that were unique and handmade, something you couldn’t find in every second shop.
Since starting I have been blessed to be featured on some amazing sites such as:
Using Aidan as my muse I started out doing things like snoods,bibs and pj pants. This past Christmas I did a lot of Christmas bags and my heart nearly exploded with joy from the knowledge that kids from various parts of South Africa would be opening an Oh!Boy Santa Sack on Christmas morning!!!
As the business grows I find that what I really love is custom gifts. Small batch or once off items that are as unique as the kids I am making them for 🙂
My favourite item right now are my little Superheroes…
A rag doll dressed to look like a little child dressed up as a superhero, all miss matched but adorable – you follow me?
I try to give the doll the hair and eyes and skin colour of the recipient (as far as my material choices allow me) and can even make them using a favourite item of clothing.
The idea came about when one of Aidan’s friends took a doll away from him and told him “boys don’t play with dolls” That irked me because you guys know my stance on Aidan and toys.
So I decided to make him his own doll for Christmas.
And it was love at first sight:
Although my first dolls have been boys, I can easily make them for girls too, because who doesn’t want a miniature superhero version of themselves?
