The best...make-it-your-own projects
Phoyo is a child-size playhouse that you and your kids can assemble and customize.
Happy Menocal Custom Heraldry
Artist Happy Menocal consults with clients to create a crest that captures the spirit of the individual or family it celebrates. Custom heraldry “really says something about a person.”
$400, happymenocal.com
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Jane Collar Kit
This cute kit comes with everything you’ll need to knit a “chic shrug.” Includes Peruvian wool, wooden needles, a pattern, and a patch for personalizing.
$109, usa.woolandthegang.com
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Lil Sprinkles
Every Lil Sprinkles doll is handmade and can be customized for your child. Let your little one get creative by choosing everything from accessories to hair color.
$40.50–$59,
etsy.com
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Phoyo Playhouse
Phoyo is a child-size playhouse that you and your kids assemble and customize. The design of its plywood walls makes assembly “quick and easy,” letting you focus on dressing it up.
$549, phoyo.co.nz
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Customizable Tote Bag
New York City–based Return to Me applies “DIY spirit” to canvas totes, selling theirs with thread, needle, and an embroidery hoop. Pick a pattern and turn “a plain sack into “something unique.”
$20, etsy.com
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