After the birth of my son, something shifted inside me. A longing to create a home full of softness and comfort. A safe haven for him free of harsh chemicals, toxic plastic toys, and commercialism. A place where he could play gently, use his imagination, and engage in his surroundings and in nature.
It was in that line of thinking, and with my husband's urging that I opened my Etsy store, Green Baboon Designs in November of 2009. I wanted all my materials to be as natural as possible consisting of items that came from the earth, the plants, and the animals. My hope was for all my creations to be things I would gladly place in my home, and that I would be proud to send to others' homes as well.
I specialize in needle felted acorns, needle felted soft sculpture figures and paper star lanterns. All items that are eco-friendly, biodegradable, safe for little ones and Big Ones who care for them.
I draw upon my fine arts background to guide me through a new design process and gather my inspiration for new creations from my son - experiencing the world and all her mysteries through his eyes.
It was in that line of thinking, and with my husband's urging that I opened my Etsy store, Green Baboon Designs in November of 2009. I wanted all my materials to be as natural as possible consisting of items that came from the earth, the plants, and the animals. My hope was for all my creations to be things I would gladly place in my home, and that I would be proud to send to others' homes as well.
I specialize in needle felted acorns, needle felted soft sculpture figures and paper star lanterns. All items that are eco-friendly, biodegradable, safe for little ones and Big Ones who care for them.
I draw upon my fine arts background to guide me through a new design process and gather my inspiration for new creations from my son - experiencing the world and all her mysteries through his eyes.
-Danita Berg
Mission: At Green Baboon Designs we specialize in felted acorns, paper star lanterns, and natural and felted toys. Green Baboon Designs creates unique, eco-friendly items for your home in the Waldorf tradition using only the finest wool paper products. All of our items are inspired by nature and made with love.
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Online shop: greenbaboondesigns
Blog: homemadeserenity
Membership: Crafting in Color Team on Etsy
Languages spoken: English
Needle felted dolls by Green Baboon Designs
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