2024 has been an exciting year for us, and we couldn’t be more thrilled about the new products we've launched! Our team has been working hard to bring some fresh new faces to our Olli Ella shelves and it’s been such a delight to see how loved they have all been. This year’s launches have been all about making playtime even more magical and fun. ~ With the year quickly coming to an end, we’re taking a moment to reflect and round up a few of our favourite new arrivals that have added a sprinkle of joy to homes all...
Black Friday chatter is everywhere, and amidst the noise, a little realness goes a long way! At Olli Ella, we’re more than just a toy company—our office is filled with real parents who know the ins and outs of finding meaningful gifts for kids. Who better to share their top Black Friday shopping tips? Our team is here with insights to help you score deals on gifts your kids will truly love and use. ~ What's your number one tip for making the right purchases during Black Friday? Get Organised Before You Shop“Go in with a plan of the goodies you want, and don't...
Christmas is fast approaching, and the hunt for the perfect stocking stuffers is on! We’re low-key freaking out—how is it November already? It’s like we blink, and the year has passed; blink again, and suddenly our little ones aren’t so little anymore. If there's one thing we've mastered since becoming mums who work at a kid’s toy company (dream job, right?), it’s how to make those stockings overflow with magic. We’re big believers in sharing, after all sharing is caring is what we tell our little ones - so here’s our top 7 list of stocking stuffers to make Christmas...
Are you a little tired of the traditional nursery look? Well, grab your paintbrushes; we're thrilled to help you spice up your newest family member's welcome.
Say goodbye to chilly days and hello to cosy vibes as we show you how to whip up adorable, no-knit hats that will have your Dinkums looking extra cute and snug.
Tubbles Sensory Stones are made to spark creativity, encourage exploration, and make every moment brim with fun and discovery, igniting your child's senses. Let's jump right into the exciting world of sensory play and delve into the wide range of benefits for children's development and overall well-being.
Brew up some Halloween magic with our DIY Magic Wand Craft –Cozy Catedition!Whetherit'sthefinishing touchforatrick-or-treat costume,or simply arainy-day craftat home, ourMagic Cat Wand is sure to add a touch of sparkle to every playtime.
Repurpose your Forest Friends cardboarddisplaystandintoDIYpennant flagsfor the playroom!We teamed up with our endlessly creativepal @cardboardfolk to craftpersonalised bunting featuring the Dinky Dinkum Forest Friends camp badges.
Good old-fashioned, screen-free, creative fun to keep little ones entertained! Tiny dolls, mini animals, and portable play sets for imaginative play, all while mum and dad run errands, sip coffee, and go on family road trips. Have a look at what we’ve got for you!
Even the smallest members of the family need some R&R every now and then. We teamed up with our creative play-mate @raisingwildones for lots of fun ways to make Dinkums Dolls (and your kiddos) sparkle with joy!
Come on a colourful adventure with your very own paper Dinkum Doll! Grab your favourite set of markers and craft one-of-a-kind Dinkum Dolls that are as unique as you are. From rosy cheeks to vibrant outfits, the possibilities are endless!
Welcome, dreamers, to a whimsical journey into the enchanting world offairycoreroom decor!Joinus as we explore the key elements offairycorestyle and discover how to infuse your room with a touch of magic and fantasy.
Play is a child's way of engaging and making sense of the world. Role play may appear to be an amazingly simple activity, yet children learn practical life skills within it. It's so important to encourage a special bond with your little one and their dolls. Here's why...
Our new See-yaCollection went on a little trip to sunny Portugal! Discover a place where endless play and adventure await, as seen through the eyes of young adventurers. Buckle up,@gemmaboothphotowill take us there!
Take your brekkie game to the next levelwith these Dinky Dinkum-inspired treats.We teamed up with our friends@evermorelongand theFruity Cutiesto make scrumptious yogurt parfaitin granola cups.
You’ve heard of hand-painted Easter eggs, but have you ever seen an egg as delightful as our Cozy Dinkum-themed hatchlings? Our friend @cardboardfolk dreamed up an egg-cellent DIY craft for your kiddos and their Cozy Dinkums.
Create a calming space to send your little one off to the land of nod. Here are some of our must-have pieces and top tips for the newly most important (and stylish) room in the house.
Beep Beep! Cozy Dinkums coming through in their very special DIY wagons. We've teamed up with the very talented cardboardfolk to create some trendy transportation for our Cozys to ride in Style. Follow along to create you own! ~ It’s craft time! . 01Create the shapeClose up your mailing box (use tape to secure it if required) then use a box cutter and steel ruler to cut out a rectangle in the top of the box.Our cut out is 10cm x 13cm. 02Create your Cozy faceCreate a face for your wagon! Use the extra piece of cardboard to cut out...
Come and join us in exploring the magical world of pretend play with our Holdie Animals, they’re oh-so perfect for role play and fostering creativity. See our tips on the best way to engage in pretend play with your little ones and ways to make it more exciting! For those wondering, pretend play is the stage of play engaged in by children who are capable of assigning an action to symbolic objects. Children will take on roles, assign meaning to objects, and transform their reality into a world of its own.
🎶 Let the countdown to 2023 begin! We've teamed up with Cardboard Folk and The Glitter Tribe to create our very own DIY disco ball to move and groove into the new year! Fancy making your own? Read on for step-by-step instructions to sparkle your way into the New Year! ~ It’s craft time! . 01Create ball shapeCreate a sphere by scrunching up left over wrapping paper into a ball shape. Layer pieces of paper over each other until you’re happy with the size of your ball, we made ours around 16cm in diameter to suit our Cozy Dinkums, and 8cm...
Create your very own cardboard fireplace and stocking play prop for all your Dinkum friends! We teamed up with @cardboardfolkand @glittertribe (for guilt-free, biodegradable sparkle) on this glitzy craft.
The most wonderful time of the year, full of family, friends and delicious feasts. We all love seeing the look on a loved one's face when gifted a sentimental present. There is definitely a process of love and thought when deciding what goes under someone's tree. Our team wanted to share with you their gifting picks and why they chose them for different individuals. ~ Fawny Twinkle The sweetest new edition to the Cozy family, Fawny Twinkle and twin Fawny Twiggy love the holiday season. “Twinkle is so soft and cuddly, perfect for baby’s first gift. I love the...
We have teamed up with the talented @My wee folk to create your Dinkum Dogs their very own DIY bed 🐶 A fun and easy craft that will have our Dinkum Dogs' tails wagging and set them up for the comfiest naps. 💤~ It’s craft time! Make your very own DIY Dinkum Dog Bed Watch video below for extra guidance! 01CutCut a 35cm diameter circle out of your cardboard and fabric 02GlueGlue your fabric circle to the top of your cardboard 03Cut and PlaceCut a 50cm diameter circle out of your fabric then place your 35cm circle on top...
Your littles can play parent to their new Cozy Fawnys with their grown-up Reindeer Antlers! Learn how to make your very own pair in this DIY craft from our friend @raisingwildones 🦌✨ ~ It’s craft time! Make your very own DIY Reindeer Antlers Watch video below for extra guidance! 01TraceWith a pencil, mark out two of your Reindeer antlers on a piece of felt of your choice. 02CutUsing scissors, carefully cut out two strips of brown felt (the band of your ears) 03GlueGlue the edges of your Reindeer antlers connecting them so there is an opening in the top. 04Stuff...
I am the switch witch, from the land of moonlight. I come to trade candy on Halloween night! Place all your sweet treats in this basket right here, and on Halloween night new toys will appear!
Twinning is winning we know this for sure, dress your kiddo like their Dinkum Doll for an adorably unique Halloween costume! Here are some spooktastic (but not so spooky) creative dress-up ideas for your little ones' Halloween.
Bubble, bubble toil and trouble, don't we have a fantastical DIY craft for you! We have teamed up with the very talented myweebuddy to create a magical fire pit and practise our potion-making in time for the spooky season.
Our little ones absolutely delight in exploring their world through their senses. Sensory play encourages learning through exploration, curiosity, problem solving and creativity. It builds cognitive skills and influences how your child learns about their world. We've teamed up with the very talented x to bring our Holdie Animals to life in their very own sensory playscapes.
This step-by-step blog can be adapted to any playscape with a sprinkle of imagination!
What is it about a new season and a big clearout? We love multi-use storage solutions. Here are some of our best baskets to inspire you to declutter like a pro or add some statement decoration pieces to your home.
Our Dozy Dinkums love a good night's sleep just as much as we do, drifting off into a dreamy reverie whilst counting little sheep. We teamed up with our imaginative friend Katherine of @cardboardfolk to create some DIY Daydream Dinkum Beds for your little ones' new Daydream Dozy Dinkum besties. Now they can sleep side by side in a cosy bed made just for them!
Who doesn’t love a beautiful dreamy craft? We teamed up with our imaginative friend Katherine of @cardboardfolk to create some DIY Dream Mobiles for your little ones' new Daydream Dozy Dinkum besties. This DIY includes a step-by-step guide to make your own at home! ~ It’s craft time! Make your very own DIY Daydream Dinkum Dream Mobile Watch video below for extra guidance! 01Draw & TraceTrace some circles onto the Cardboard using a pencil and a small round object, you’ll need 4 larger circles and 2 or 3 smaller circles (we used a milk bottle lid and a pen lid to...
Remember when we used to be reprimanded for staring out the window in school?! Well, times have changed, and don't worry if your child has a tendency to drift off with the fairies into the occasional reverie - it's very healthy for them! Here’s why...
Like all of us, even a Dinkum Doll needs a little TLC every now and then! Being a Dinkum BFF can be a bit messy from time to time; there's dirt, paint, messy hair, and sometimes accidents happen too. Luckily, from washing to hairstyling, we're here to answer all those Dinkum Doll care tips you've ever wondered or asked about!
Who doesn’t love a beautiful rainbow craft? We teamed up with our imaginative friend Brittany of @raisingwildones to create some felt Rainbow flags for your kiddies and their Dinkum Doll besties. This DIY includes a step-by-step guide to make your own at home! ~ It’s craft time! Make your very own DIY Rainbow Dinkum Doll Flags Watch video below for extra guidance! 01Get startedWith a pencil, mark out your flag lines with a ruler on an A4 piece of felt of your choice, you will need two big triangle for front and back! (you can also use...
We are head over heels for a multipurpose Rattan Basket here at Olli Ella, and our range oftidy-uppersis all the proof you need. From the lovely Hanging Hutch to the big open Basque Basket, these new lot of baskets may just be ourfaves, not just because they’re sweet but because they are mighty handy to have around too! In need of a bit of basketinspo? Read on; we’ve gotplenty!
Everything we dream up and do is based on the concept of wonder and childlike imagination! Play is at the heart and soul of the Olli Ella world, and pretend play possibilities are what we strive to create. What is imaginative play, you ask? We would love to tell you more.
We love a bit of DIY here at Olli Ella and even more so when we get to upcycle something beautiful like our all-new and very pretty Holdie™ Dinosaur and Magical Creature boxes! All play starts with a landscape in which to dream and begin a story, and who better to team up with to create an upcycled wonderworld in a box than our good friend Kathryn of @thecardboardfolk!! Craft along with us and don’t forget to share your upcycled dioramas (AKA miniature models) !
Dive in, we’ve got a most magical DIY featuring our new Holdie™ Mermaid friends, Isla, and Marina. We teamed up with our favourite friend Kathryn of @cardboardfolk to create this upcycled Holdie Mermaid wand using the beautiful gift box all Holdie Folk arrive in! This DIY includes an easy peasy step-by-step guide and is the perfect craft for little hands to help and play with!
Let’s head off on an adventure deep under the sea to a most magical underwater world where Holdie™ Mermaids Isla and Marina swim, play and enjoy their days! These adventure loving mermaids are sweet, pocket-sized, and ready to play! We can’t wait for you to meet them!! ~ Isla loves to care for the ocean and all its inhabitants! Hunting for shiny seashells, diving with dolphins and exploring underwater caves for sunken treasures are this long, plaited haired Mermaid's favourite things to do. Marina wouldn’t ever want to live anywhere besides the clear blue Holdie™ ocean! This deep-sea...
Wonder Wagons are back, stronger than ever and ready for adventures big and small, indoors or out, rain, hail or shine! The Wonder Wagon is an iconic member of the Olli Ella family; with its 100% handwoven rattan body, nostalgic feel and sense of unbridled, old-fashioned fun, the Wonder Wagon is right at home as part of the Olli Ella Classics Collection. Not just another pretty Wagon, the Wonder Wagon is built to pull, push, haul and cart on repeat because we know just how much little folk love to go, go go!
It's almost Mother's Day, our fave day to celebrate not just the mamas but all the wonderful women who mother in so many varied and loving ways. The perfect gift can be hard to find sometimes, so we've gathered up a collection of beautiful baskets, WARES, and so much more that the Mum in a million in your life is sure to love! Our Co-founders (and busy mammas of a collective eight kids!) Chloe and Olivia have also shared their picks for great gifts.
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