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Mini Food Charms – A New Hobby and Maybe a New Business?

March 27, 2014 *This post may include amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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I did something the other week that I haven’t done in a while; I sat down with no distractions and I worked on an art project for myself. Not because I needed something for a blog or an article, not because someone else needed something made, not to make something for a holiday, but I did it for me because I needed a bit of time to breath and just create with no guidelines and no pressure.

What I got out of the night was a cute little chocolate chip cookie charm. 🙂

Chocolate Chip Cookie Charm  | BigBearsWife.com

Yep, I am now kind of addicted to clay (again).

**because I obviously needed “one more thing” to be in love with haha**

Chocolate Chip Cookie Charm  | BigBearsWife.com

I use to work with clay some when I was younger, mostly at my grandmother’s house. I use to make all kinds of things with clay, I would even make little foods for my doll house, but they were never very detailed. Then as I got older, I just kind of grew out of it and stopped. I am certain I just moved onto whatever else was grabbing my attention, I did a lot of “bouncing around” when it came to arts and crafts as a kid because my obsessions changed daily. (I still do this and I feel so sorry for my poor husband haha)

So anyways, back to the charm. You see I made that Chocolate Chip Cookie charm and I posted it onto my Instagram and Facebook pages, well because that what people do 😉

People seemed to really like it. I thought to myself, “Well that’s pretty cool. Maybe I could make some other things!” I started looking up videos online and watching them to get ideas and learn some techniques. After another trip to Hobby Lobby, I had all I needed to make Rainbow Lollipops!

So I did.

Rainbow Lollipop Charm  | BigBearsWife.com

I loved them. And other people seemed to love them as well.

Rainbow Lollipop Charm  | BigBearsWife.com

I know they’re not perfect and I still need lots of practice but I’m pretty happy with them, for being my first time making them anyways. I still need to work on sizes and keeping my finger prints out of them (that’s driving me bonkers)!!

Then I got a few messages from friends telling me to sell them.

Rainbow Sprinkle Donut Charm  | BigBearsWife.com

After the rainbow lollipops, I made donuts! That’s when the “love” really started showing for these little charms! On Instagram, I asked “If I decided to sell these, do you think anyone would buy them?” — I got Instagram comments, Facebook messages and e-mails from people that loved them and wanted to buy them.

Rainbow Sprinkle Donut Charm  | BigBearsWife.com

Whoa, I’m still practicing and learning how to make these charms but wow! YAY! YES! I would kind of love to sell these!

. That would be awesome! But where to start? I suppose I could set up an Etsy store. That’s a start. But which ones would I sell? What should I name the shop? Will people really buy them?

Donut Charm  | BigBearsWife.com

I have a billion questions running through my head. I think I may do it though. I love making these little charms and so far I’ve seen a great interest in them just by showing off my “practice” charms.

Rainbow Sprinkle Donut Charm  | BigBearsWife.com

I have so many ideas for different charms! Ice cream (I’ve made a few of these for practice), ice cream sandwiches, popsicles, fruits, waffles, pancakes, cookies, more donuts, candy canes, candies, swiss rolls cakes, brownies…. the list goes on BUT I’d love any ideas that you have for me!

What else should I make? What should I charge for them?

Strawberry PopTart Charm  | BigBearsWife.com

You’re my friends, my readers, my support! I love your opinions and ideas!

Strawberry PopTart Charm  | BigBearsWife.com

I should do this… right? Maybe?

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  1. Tiffany says

    March 27, 2014 at 8:06 am

    Yes! I think I need the donut charm. And the pop tart!

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  2. Robin Rue says

    March 27, 2014 at 8:10 am

    Those are so flippin’ CUTE. That poptart one kills me. I love them all and kind of want one of each 🙂

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  3. Kathe says

    March 27, 2014 at 8:40 am

    Super super cute Angie! I think they would sell like crazy! I have heard of people that have put their jewelry up on their FB page and gotten tons of orders. Maybe start there and see how it goes before committing to an Etsy shop?

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  4. bellalimento says

    March 27, 2014 at 9:02 am

    How cute are these!

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  5. savoryexperiments says

    March 27, 2014 at 9:02 am

    Angie, these are just TOO cute!!!!

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  6. Diana @ASpoonfulofLuxe says

    March 27, 2014 at 9:08 am

    I say YES! And If you end up doing it, I’m loving the lollipop one 🙂 I just started a YouTube channel (yay- posted my first video yesterday!) and would love to wear one during a future sweets foodie video. Keep us informed when they go on sale!

    Reply
  7. Krystal says

    March 27, 2014 at 9:22 am

    I love the donuts! They’re so cute! I would totally wear one of these.

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  8. Leah from www.thatmamajama.com says

    March 27, 2014 at 9:28 am

    These are so cute! I love them!

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  9. Amy {Very Culinary} says

    March 27, 2014 at 9:29 am

    Omg. Whaaaaat?! You should TOTALLY do this! I am not crafty at all, so I have such an appreciation for things like this. How fun!!

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  10. cariwritesforyou says

    March 27, 2014 at 9:47 am

    Those are adorable! I think they would do very well on Etsy. I’ve been selling on Etsy for 6 years. If you have any questions, just ask!

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  11. Renee Goerger says

    March 27, 2014 at 9:50 am

    I really do think they’re cute. Have you checked out the competition to see what they’re charging (just to get some sort of ballpark idea). If you do start selling, are you going include the chains too, or just the charm? Inquiring minds want to know!
    Renee – Kudos Kitchen

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  12. shellthings says

    March 27, 2014 at 10:13 am

    These turned out so cute! The donut is my favorite.

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  13. @VeganFreeze says

    March 27, 2014 at 10:30 am

    These are friggin’ adorable. You are soooo talented!

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  14. Chavonne H says

    March 27, 2014 at 10:37 am

    These are incredible! I can see you making a lot of profit if you sell them. I’d love one with a bowl of ice cream or ice cream cone even a big cake too. What to charge? I really have no idea. Depends on how much they cost to make. But you are very talented.

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  15. Stephanie Louise Telford says

    March 27, 2014 at 10:56 am

    Really cute! Love these!

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  16. Taking On Magazines says

    March 27, 2014 at 11:06 am

    You are an incredibly talented lady. I love those charms, every one of them (though the Pop Tart does make me smile a bit more widely than the others). Don’t forget to make rice krispie treats. 🙂

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  17. brett says

    March 27, 2014 at 11:11 am

    I love them! I’ve tried my hand at them with the kids and… well, it’s not a natural talent for me. I like the lolli best

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  18. doughmesstic says

    March 27, 2014 at 11:56 am

    These are too cute! You’re really talented. It shouldn’t be a “maybe” new business… It should be a definite new business!

    Reply
  19. Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says

    March 27, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    How cute are these! I love the doughnut and lollipop ones! I could’ve used a lollipop necklace at my daughters candyland party last weekend!

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  20. Rebecca Bryant says

    March 27, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    Too cute i want the poptart one I would so wear that.

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  21. Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says

    March 27, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    They’re so fun. I want one too.

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  22. Louida M says

    March 27, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    These are really cute! You’re very creative!

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  23. Haley @ The Girly Girl Cooks says

    March 27, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    These are so cute! I can’t believe that was your first time making them! The pop tart is adorable!

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  24. mena & taty says

    March 27, 2014 at 12:37 pm

    I couldn’t get close to a hobby like this. You are way too talented. Love the creations and rooting for this to bloom into a business!

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  25. Melanie S. says

    March 27, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    These are super cute, and they’re also making me hungry. 🙂 You should definitely keep doing this, but I have no idea what you’d want to charge. I’m terrible with that sort of thing.

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  26. Hanan @ EAT. CRAFT. PARENT. says

    March 27, 2014 at 1:08 pm

    Those are really cute! I really like the lollipop one. I bet those would be cute on a charm bracelet too.

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  27. JadeLouise Designs says

    March 27, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    Those are so cute! My Sister-in-law would absolutely love one of these necklaces!

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  28. Mandy Young Carter says

    March 27, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    You should totally do it. These are really cute and so real looking.

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  29. Shop with Me Mama says

    March 27, 2014 at 2:32 pm

    I would totally buy one for my daughter! These are way too cute. Talented, so talented!

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  30. Karen Koblan says

    March 27, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    Those are really cute, I just saw them on your Instagram. I love the lollipop one, it’s my favorite! You should totally sell them.

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  31. [email protected] says

    March 27, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    You are very talented. I like the lollipop the best. Very cute!!

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  32. Erica says

    March 27, 2014 at 3:24 pm

    You so should do this! Absolutely adorable! The poptart is my favorite!

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  33. Lora @cakeduchess says

    March 27, 2014 at 4:00 pm

    love your creativeness, Angie! These charms are SOOOO much fun!!

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  34. PamIW says

    March 27, 2014 at 4:10 pm

    Those are really cute and yes you should do it! I love them all. Don’t think twice. Just do it.

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  35. Erin says

    March 27, 2014 at 4:26 pm

    Definitely!! They are super cute. No idea what you should sell them for or anything, but I love them. They would be great for little gifts too!

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  36. Cassie Tucker says

    March 27, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    These charms are so cute. I bet they’d be cute as charms for bracelets as well 🙂

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  37. Pam W says

    March 27, 2014 at 4:35 pm

    These are all so cute! I absolutely adore that little poptart.

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  38. Jennifer Williams says

    March 27, 2014 at 4:50 pm

    Those are so cute. I bet it was nice to get to play and create just to play and create. It sometimes seems we never get to do that as what we are working on is for something work related.

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  39. Our Family Inspired Home says

    March 27, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    Yes, these are cute! What a creative idea! Love these!

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  40. Leila says

    March 27, 2014 at 5:36 pm

    Those are so cute and adorable! I don’t know that I would ever have the patience to do something so small! And seriously, how do they turn out so perfect!? I love this! Are you starting an etsy? Seriously – I will help pimp your shop out! 🙂

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  41. Sarah Bailey says

    March 27, 2014 at 5:37 pm

    Oh gosh those are amazing! So cute – I think party rings would be amazing 🙂 x

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  42. Robert Sipos says

    March 27, 2014 at 5:51 pm

    I would love nothing more than to buy a couple of these for my girlfriend! She would love it some much!

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  43. Mitch says

    March 27, 2014 at 5:56 pm

    The donut ones look great but my favorite are the lollipops. Do you know how I know? Cause those made me drool!
    thanks,
    Mitch

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  44. valmg says

    March 27, 2014 at 5:57 pm

    They are very cute! I’d love to see a bagel!

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  45. Kecia says

    March 27, 2014 at 6:10 pm

    These food charms are so awesome! You should totally start up a business of selling. I think they’d do well on Etsy.

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  46. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    March 27, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    OMGOSH SO CUTE! Def set up an etsy account! I’m not sure what you should charge-maybe peruse etsy and see what people with similar products are charging?

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  47. TouristMeetsTraveler says

    March 27, 2014 at 8:09 pm

    How cute are they – I love the lollipop one. I wish I were that talented.

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  48. Aisha Kristine Chong says

    March 27, 2014 at 9:13 pm

    Now that is just sooooo cute – like super cute! I like them!

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  49. Aimee Smith says

    March 27, 2014 at 9:30 pm

    Oh my goodness that little poptart is just too dang cute! You are very talented!

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  50. Jenn @ The Rebel Chick says

    March 28, 2014 at 2:47 am

    These are very cute and colorful! The donuts are great!

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  51. mail4rosey says

    March 28, 2014 at 3:13 am

    Oh my gosh, those are cute as can be. Every single one of them is cute.

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  52. Amanda Formaro says

    March 28, 2014 at 4:02 am

    Angie these are the cutest! I love the Pop Tart the best, but they are all awesome. personally wouldn’t wear them as a necklace, but earrings or bracelet charms – YES, and on a keychain? Love! Let me know when you decide to start selling them and I’ll be happy to share on my FB page 🙂

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  53. traceynicole says

    March 28, 2014 at 4:58 am

    These are AMAZING! I want the donut!

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  54. Ashley M says

    March 28, 2014 at 5:00 am

    I’ve gotta say the poptart with a bite missing is way to cute. My daughter would love these.

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  55. SippyCupMom says

    March 28, 2014 at 5:02 am

    Oh my goodness, these are the cutest! I would love for you to make one for my friend – an ice cream Mickey Bar! LOVE! Definitely check Etsy to see what they charge.

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  56. Dawn Robinson says

    March 28, 2014 at 5:11 am

    I love the food charms and I think they are super cute. I think I’ve seen them before but I can’t recall what the price point was. I would be interested if you started selling them though. Keep us updated.

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  57. Jennifer says

    March 28, 2014 at 5:36 am

    oh my gosh these are absolutely amazing. You could definitely sell them! Not sure a price but I would bet anywhere from $10-$15 each!

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  58. Rebecca {foodie with family} says

    March 28, 2014 at 6:13 am

    You should TOTALLY sell these!!! I want a slice of pie one!

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  59. Krissy Higgins says

    March 28, 2014 at 6:36 am

    Those are so cute! I think you could definitely make a business out of them – charge between $10-$12 and you’ll sell a ton!

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  60. Emily Stephens says

    March 28, 2014 at 6:39 am

    These are super cute! I love the lollipop. I think people would buy them – open a shop, give it a shot. What do you have to lose?

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  61. Dina Demarest says

    March 28, 2014 at 7:39 am

    those are so stinkin cute! I love the lollipop. Want!!

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  62. Veronica Solomon says

    March 28, 2014 at 7:56 am

    Those are super cute! They may encourage me to eat unhealthily though. Anything more healthy, like a bunch of grapes? Lol

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  63. Triplezmom says

    March 28, 2014 at 8:38 am

    You should definitely do it! As for charging, think about how long it takes you to make them – they look amazing, btw – then decide how much you’d like to earn an hour. I’ve seen much less cute and definitely not handmade ones on sale for $10-$15 each.

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  64. Christina Shirley says

    March 28, 2014 at 8:40 am

    These are really cute! I don’t think I’d personally wear one, but I’m not much for jewelry any way. I would think $10-$15 for each charm. Good luck! It doesn’t hurt to try something new (especially if you love it!)

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  65. Fabulous Perks says

    March 28, 2014 at 8:54 am

    Oh how cute these are! I am especially in love with the pop tart necklace.

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  66. Theresa says

    March 28, 2014 at 10:32 am

    Those are adorable! I play with clay every now and again myself. I don’t know if it’s the correct thing to do or not, but to keep my fingerprints off the clay, I spread a little Crisco on my hands before working. I will even smooth out the fingerprints on the clay with a dab of it on a q-tip before baking too. Good luck with your business!

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  67. Kim (The Kim Six Fix) says

    March 28, 2014 at 11:47 am

    Those are so realistic! I’m amazed!

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  68. Nicole E. says

    March 28, 2014 at 4:00 pm

    Oh my goodness, those are so awesome! I absolutely love the lollipop one, such beautiful colors.

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  69. ToniPatton says

    March 28, 2014 at 4:47 pm

    Those are amazing! I really want that lollipop one.

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  70. Veronica Miller says

    March 28, 2014 at 5:37 pm

    YOU SO HAVE TO SELL THEM! I would love cupcakes – both necklace and earrings! I would also like to buy another to give away on my blog! Let me know when you start selling!!

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  71. Melissa says

    March 28, 2014 at 6:14 pm

    O.M.G. Those are so cute!! I want one! or two, 🙂 Seriously, try to do Girl Scout cookies, I know those would sell! Go for it and Good Luck!

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  72. Chef John & Anne says

    March 28, 2014 at 6:23 pm

    I LOVE these!! If you go for this I would love to host a review/giveaway for you on our food blog! 😀 GO FOR IT!

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  73. Maria - Tough Cookie Mommy says

    March 28, 2014 at 6:41 pm

    These look great and I think a lot of people would buy them. I love the lollipop charm.

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  74. Tiffany says

    March 28, 2014 at 8:05 pm

    SO cute!! The lollipop is my favorite because I’m a sugar junkie!

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  75. ashj3nt says

    March 29, 2014 at 7:10 am

    These are seriously cool! Well done! I love creating new things when I am taking time for myself.

    Reply
  76. Brandy says

    March 29, 2014 at 7:41 am

    My daughter recently got into making things like this, she didn’t go with the bead/charm idea though. She made fruits and such just as decor that I placed on a shelf in house, but she is too thinking that it would be such a fun way to start a business.

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  77. Kendra says

    March 29, 2014 at 10:40 am

    These are really nice. Do you mind sharing how you made them? I love the detail in them.

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  78. cupcakekalechip says

    March 30, 2014 at 5:13 am

    These are adorable. I’ve seem something similar, and I am DYING for a cupcake and a kale chip! I think it would be the perfect accessory for my upcoming conferences!

    Reply
  79. Erin @ Making Memories says

    March 30, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    Oh my gosh! These are so adorable! I would absolutely buy them! Yes, open an Etsy site and sell them!!!!!
    http://makingmemorieswithyourkids.com

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  80. Julie says

    March 31, 2014 at 12:02 pm

    These are so freaking adorable!

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  81. Ashley | Our Full Table says

    March 31, 2014 at 5:11 pm

    These are so adorable! I love them.

    Reply
  82. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says

    April 2, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    Adorable! They look like the charms my girls get at the gap!

    Reply
  83. Sarah R says

    April 3, 2014 at 3:51 pm

    Like I said, whenever you start selling Pandora-style charms I’ll be in line!

    Reply
  84. Kristen Duke says

    April 13, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    Those are soooooo adorable!! That’s awesome that you got such a great response about them although it’s not surprising!

    Reply
  85. Ang says

    April 14, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    I think a gummy bear one would be great 🙂

    Reply

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