I did a post on baby rattles and teethers on challenge #72. Since that time (two and a half years) I have become very enamoured with rattles with faces. Very enamoured. In my previous post I had four of this variety.
These smiling faces have been living in my studio. There is just something about their darling expressions that speak to me.
They come in a variety of sizes and styles. Here are those of the handle variety.
This fellow is lacking a few facial features. He stands on his own and has the most darling details on his shoes.
This cutie was given to me by a blogland friend Doreen, for my birthday.
These two are both meant to suction onto something. The suction on the left has seen better days. The majorette head is a favorite.
Note the bow detail in her hair.
The majority of my collection I have found locally. Every once in awhile I get one off Ebay or Etsy.
They are usually made of plastic. I have a couple that are celluloid. An assortment of beads make up their bodies as well..so many variations on style,shapes and colors.
Some are in their original packaging.
These smiling faces are just hard to resist! The smaller heads have bells inside and were attached to baby slippers. When the child walked they would jingle.
I gravitate towards human faces, but a few animal heads have snuck their way in as well.
I really, really like this collection. It finally has outgrown the spot in my studio and was scattered here and there. Since I really like things grouped together, I had to find a new spot for them. That post coming tomorrow.
If you have an idea for a future collection challenge, leave me a comment and finish the sentence "Show me your collection of ____." Fun to share a collection that has grown so much!
Such a sweet collection. I bet you get super giddy when you find another to add. Can't wait to see how you displayed them!
Erica
Posted by: Erica | May 13, 2014 at 05:14 AM
This is a great collection of cute. I thought I would tell you that the suction cup rattles were put on highchair trays to occupy little kiddos while mom cooked or did some other task. I played with one quite a bit and taught my sister how to bang it around. Replacement was frequent as you may guess. Paula
Posted by: Paula | May 13, 2014 at 07:24 AM
My goodness this a most delightful gathering! I have never seen such cute rattles. Looking forward to who you do with them!
When I was very little my mom put bells on my shoes. They were enclosed in little white cylinders with screw off ends. No happy little faces. Love those!
Posted by: Jennifer | May 13, 2014 at 07:51 AM
Such sweet faces they all have!! A very cute and adorable collection!! :) Happy sweet week! xo Holly
Posted by: Holly | May 13, 2014 at 08:09 AM
Such sweet faces. Are they all smiling at our sunny weather this week?
Posted by: janet johnson | May 13, 2014 at 08:58 AM
These are just SO happy and fun. Isn't it a shame that babies cant have such sweet cute things anymore? Dora, Barney and Pooh just don't have the same adorableness. I have two of these, but I really need a hundred more! Can't wait to see how you have grouped them all together.
Posted by: Shara | May 13, 2014 at 09:20 AM
These are just too dang cute! How could you not enjoy creating with all those cute little faces smiling at you. Looking forward to seeing how you display them.
Posted by: Annette | May 13, 2014 at 10:27 AM
The expressions in their eyes make them extra adorable. I can see why you would want to be surrounded by these cute little friendly faces.
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | May 13, 2014 at 12:53 PM
Wow! Had no idea you had so many of them!! Glad to add to your collection:-) So glad I ran back and picked up the little guy with the shoes too! Forgot that you really love details. If I run across anymore....they'll head up that way for sure! I keep my eyes open for them all the time now. What amazes me is all the beads and bells and other small parts on them. No way would you find those nowadays.
Those darling faces, what baby wouldn't smile at them? Can't wait to see their new home now!
Posted by: Doreen | May 13, 2014 at 01:30 PM
they are so cute! i have two of the kind with bead bodies. they are so cute! i love the ones that you tie to baby's shoes!
Posted by: rae | May 13, 2014 at 06:26 PM
Amazing~another collection that we share! I don't have half as many as you (got up and counted=5) Love the faces. Springfield Extravaganza is in 3 days!! I will surely be on the outlook ;-)
Posted by: joy | May 13, 2014 at 07:07 PM
It amazes me how baby toys have changed over the years. I can't wait to see how you are going to display them!
Posted by: Kathy | May 13, 2014 at 08:23 PM
Such a great collection. I never really noticed "faces" rattles before. They are adorable.
Posted by: Maureen | May 25, 2014 at 05:51 PM