CurlyQ Cuties, customizable monsters – We have a WINNER!
November 24, 2009 by Julia
Filed under Contests, stores and products, websites
A month of thanks giving: I am thankful that even though my children act like little monsters sometimes, they are more lovable than not.
CurlyQ Cuties are the handmade creations from Austin area mama Stephanie Estrin, who began selling her plush monsters on etsy.com before launching her own e-store. The first time that I came across CurlyQ Cuties Monsters was back when I was researching Ugly Dolls and similar products for inventory at my family’s gift shop, and I remember thinking how clever that these monsters were with the ability to customize a monster. Simply pop online, select the features of the monster, place the order, and wait for the monster to arrive at the door. Pretty simple!
My kids and I test tried the process recently. The four year old was quite particular about how she wanted her monster doll, picking and choosing (and re-choosing) every feature. The 1.5 year old surprisingly had a lot to say as Big Sister chose her monster. The toddler would point at a set of eyes, laugh until he snorted, and declare one set of eyes “Funny!” He would do the same when we changed the screen to select the tummy embellishment, the mouth, etc. I laughed so hard watching the baby do this that I let him order a monster too, and the process is so self explanatory that even a 1.5 year old could participate.
We received the monsters in a box, neatly packaged and oh-so-timely. The monsters were exactly as my children created online, and my kids love them. Those who are familiar with Ugly Dolls, the CurlyQ Cuties are not quite as squishy soft. These have more stuffing, and that means that they will be sturdier over time as we all know kid’s dolls go into the washing machine many times. The monster is mostly made of fleece with some embellishments made of felt, and fleece is awesome for minor water repellant. (My kiddo tested his out by feeding his monster some water from his sippy cup, and the monster came out unscathed and dry.) I was quite pleased that the monsters were well sewn with no loose threads anywhere.
These monsters really are adorable, and getting to pick and choose the monster parts is half of the fun. We did not embroider our monsters, though that was an option for an additional fee. Curly Q Cuties also offers a customizable “Tooth Fairy Pillow.” Orders that are placed prior to December 10 will be made and shipped out in time before Christmas.
***CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.***
We have our winner! #25 Paula G!
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These dolls are so cute, and the woman who makes them is a wonderful person.
My son would like the “M” belly shape for his first initial.
Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
ashaldridge (@) gmail (dot) com
My daughter would want the flower shape for the belly.
The dolls are wonderful! Too cute!!
Christina
Those are adorable! Such a unique gift idea. We like the swirl for the monster’s belly!
Too cute! The polka dot belly will be great for my little one who’s into pointing out all the circles right now.
Adorable!! I like the polka dot belly too!
My 3 year old couldn’t decide! He went back-and-forth between a star (he has glow-in-the-dark stars on his ceiling) or an “A” for his first initial (he is learning his ABC’s). Thanks–these are too cute!!
the heart would be my pick for rebekah’s christmas gift
I would like the letter J for belly for my two year old. These are so adorable btw.
Mercedes
I tweeted about this too.
Mercedes
i tweeted http://twitter.com/agodlyhomemaker/status/6010530585
My 20-month old daughter would love the large belly button since she loves finding her own belly button (or beebo as she calls it). These monsters are too cute!
I have retweeted this on Twitter and posted it on Facebook (aobolsky).
OMG! These are so stinking adorable!!! My 3 year old wants to design one for his little bro for Christmas! He likes the yellow star belly!
cool!
I just posted the link on Facebook!!!
I would get this for my 3 year old daughter Emma, so she would either pick the letter E, or the flower…
I think the spotted belly is really cute! My 2 year old will get a kick out of designing her own monster…I hope she wins:)
they are all adorable…she’d love the flower belly one!
Hello. My baby girl loves 5 of them…but would probably love the heart!
I have so gladly shared this w my friends on FB.
DS is only 15 months, but I think he would like the spiral or the question mark belly. Great idea and very affordable! Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com
We love the polka dots and the swirl.
Super Cute!! My daughter likes the flower belly!! Thanks for showing a local artist!!
One son likes the star and the other one is all about the polka dots!
I posted a link to the contest on my Facebook so they can have a chance to win too!
So very cute. My 14 year old just came through and designed one……!