Gift Idea & Current Obsession: Podlings / Carmen Varner // Travel Influencer, Blogging Coach, Social Media Consultant

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Gift Idea & Current Obsession: Podlings

  • Monday, March 16, 2015

Hey everyone! I hope you're having a great day! :] I wanted to take some time to showcase my new & cute obsession: Podlings. My sister's birthday was a few weeks ago & I was trying to figure out what to get her (she turned 19). I wanted to find something personal & meaningful rather than just going to Forever 21 to buy her yet another circle skirt. I was browsing the handmade gift section on Fiverr (a site where all items, services, etc. start at $5) & came across these beautiful, handmade Podlings. 

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They start at the base of $5 each -- depending on what you want, the intricacy, certain types of yarn -- but it may be a little bit higher. I decided to get two because that way the shipping was cheaper. I had her design a bunny to replicate my friend's pet rabbit, Ceasar, & I also got a Totoro made for my sister, who is a huge fan of My Neighbor Totoro & pretty much all Hayao Miyazaki films.

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These are completely handcrafted & made to order. Podlings are made with new non-toxic, non-wool materials. I'm seriously so in love with them that I would easily go back & buy more for some reason or another. I just wanted to highlight these in case this is something that you would want yourself or to give to others. Nancy knits them from scratch. 

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This is not a sponsored post. I purchased these myself. This is me sharing something I am genuinely obsessed with. If you have any interest in getting a Podling made or want to find out more, go check out Nancy's Fivver page. You can see more Podlings & get an idea of what a range she has.

Have you ever used Fiverr before? What do you think of these Podlings? I am so obsessed! :]

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57 comments

  1. Leah and Rachel CollinsMarch 16, 2015 at 3:07 AM

    I absolitely think these are the CUTEST THINGS EVER! How sweet! x x

    www.beyondthevelvet.blogspot.co.uk

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  2. Brighton HillMarch 16, 2015 at 4:52 AM

    I love your posts! These Podlings are adorable. You are right they make for a perfect handmade gift!
    xo Bry
    HauntedVoices.Naughty&Nice

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    1. Carmen VarnerMarch 17, 2015 at 9:41 AM

      Best part is that they're completely customizable. :]

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  3. louie.and.cocoMarch 16, 2015 at 6:43 AM

    They are so cute!!!! I´m in love with that Totoro!
    It is such a thoughtful present :)

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  4. Laura HagerMarch 16, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    So cute! I love getting gifts for others that are more personal too.

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  5. Tara SchillerMarch 16, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    These are super cute. I can understand why you're obsessed. Thanks for sharing.

    -Tara

    http://absolutelytara.com

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  6. Shireen L. PlattMarch 16, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    Eeekkk! Cuteness overload alert! Those are so lovely and gosh, what a gorgeous gift idea indeed!

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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  7. Kiki RamponeMarch 16, 2015 at 3:10 PM

    Oh my goodness these are adorable!! I'm so glad I saw this post, I'll have to check these out!!
    xo Kiki
    https://colormekiki.wordpress.com/

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    1. Carmen VarnerMarch 17, 2015 at 9:44 AM

      Thanks for reading & maybe you'll find something you like. :]

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  8. RebeccaMarch 16, 2015 at 4:49 PM

    Oh my gosh these are the cutest ever!! :D

    Rebecca Coco

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  9. CaitlinMarch 16, 2015 at 5:35 PM

    Those are adorable!

    The Latest. Beauty & Colour

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  10. AnonymousMarch 16, 2015 at 5:41 PM

    Haha those are so cute! What a fun gift for your sister!

    www.tailoredandtrue.wordpress.com

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  11. Andrea jueongMarch 16, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    Omg, this is soo cute! You're very talented!I couldn't do this.Great!
    http://fabuloustorture.blogspot.com

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  12. libys11March 16, 2015 at 6:00 PM

    how adorable!!!! this is awesome!

    have a great week!
    Animated Confessions

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  13. MilexMarch 16, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    ♥

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  14. Kelsey & KenechaMarch 16, 2015 at 7:35 PM

    Never heard of these before, but they are so cute! :)

    Florals&Smiles
    Twitter

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    1. JOURNAL OF STYLEMarch 17, 2015 at 12:31 AM

      Me either! Such an awesome gift idea! They would be great play mates for my son! Hahaha ;-D

      xxx
      JOURNAL OF STYLE

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    2. Carmen VarnerMarch 17, 2015 at 9:48 AM

      Omg, it would be the perfect little play mates for your son! :]

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  15. Vanessa CilibertoMarch 17, 2015 at 12:37 AM

    haha way too cute!

    TheVogueWord
    TheVogueWord

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  16. Tina PhanMarch 17, 2015 at 1:01 AM

    They're so cute!! What a thoughtful and cute gift for your sister :)

    Tina
    www.justatinabit.com

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  17. Tania MarieMarch 17, 2015 at 3:49 AM

    Hi Carmen. Thank you for sharing the Fiverr site. I love to give homemade, locally sourced presents. This is a wonderful resource! The podlings are adorable.

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    1. Carmen VarnerMarch 17, 2015 at 9:47 AM

      Me as well. Purchasing these can help the creator support herself. :]

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  18. AnonymousMarch 17, 2015 at 5:32 AM

    Oh my god, these are so cute! <3 I'd love to get one :)

    Fashionably,
    Patricia
    http://www.wingsforliberty.com/

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    1. Carmen VarnerMarch 17, 2015 at 9:49 AM

      Check them out; there are so many options or you can have her custom make one. :]

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  19. Gemma MagpieMarch 17, 2015 at 6:40 AM

    Oh my gosh, they're simply adorable! xx

    Gemma | Miss Makeup Magpie

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  20. Gingi FreemanMarch 17, 2015 at 7:06 AM

    Awwww, those are SO CUTE!!! I like the brown one! <3 - www.domesticgeekgirl.com

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  21. Shopping ObsessionMarch 17, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    these are so cute and adorable. I love getting gifts with personal touch these days which are so rare.

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    1. Carmen VarnerMarch 17, 2015 at 9:50 AM

      So true. It's usually a gift card nowadays. :p

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  22. Caroline MasonMarch 17, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    oh my gosh those things are so creepy!! But I kind of love them and need one right now... right?

    I'd love it if you could come check out my blog sometime:) afashionneverland.blogspot.com

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  23. KateMarch 17, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    How cute are these?! What a sweet idea for a gift. x

    Kate Louise Blogs

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  24. Michaela JeanMarch 17, 2015 at 1:21 PM

    These things are the cutest! Thanks for sharing!

    xo

    Michaela

    http://michaelajeanblog.com

    http://www.etsy.com/shop/MichaelaJeanArt

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  25. Danika MaiaMarch 17, 2015 at 1:46 PM

    Those are so freaking cute!!

    Danika Maia
    http://www.danikamaia.com

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  26. AnonymousMarch 17, 2015 at 2:10 PM

    These are just the cutest. I love it.

    Kay of Pure & Complex
    www.purecomplex.com

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  27. CorinneMarch 17, 2015 at 2:10 PM

    Aw they're amazing. What a lovely gift.

    Corinne x
    www.skinnedcartree.com

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  28. Shannon JenkinsMarch 17, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    How adorable are these?!?! You're rigt they are such a cute gift!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

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  29. AnonymousMarch 17, 2015 at 5:36 PM

    Hey Carmen!
    So what exactly are they?
    I'm curious what your sister ended up doing with them.

    I plan on giving this Fivver place a quick look-see :)

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    1. Carmen VarnerMarch 23, 2015 at 3:47 PM

      They are basically little plush animals. You can just put them on display or whatever. Fiverr is a great resource. :]

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  30. NaeunMarch 17, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    These are so cute! Such a great idea for a present. I hope your sister liked them :) xx

    www.tongue-in-chic.com

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  31. BeautetudeMarch 17, 2015 at 6:00 PM

    Oh how cute!
    Beautetude

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  32. DarcyMarch 17, 2015 at 6:07 PM

    How cute! They would make a great gift!
    www.amemoryofus.com

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  33. Beckerman GirlsMarch 17, 2015 at 6:12 PM

    Those are the cutest lil' creatures EVER!!!! LOVVVVVE!!!! Great finds, babe!
    kisses
    xoThe Beckerman Girls

    www.BeckermanBlog.com

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  34. Cheap Ethnic EatzMarch 17, 2015 at 6:34 PM

    These are so awesome and cute. And love the fact that you can have them customized!

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  35. Shea SayersMarch 17, 2015 at 6:48 PM

    These are adorable! What a fun, unique gift idea!

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  36. Monica SiembiedaMarch 18, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    Oh my goodness these are adorable!

    www.jerseygirltexanheart.com

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  37. Nancy/CelticMoonMarch 18, 2015 at 7:25 PM

    Carmen, Thank you so much! I'm incredibly humbled by your kind words about my little Podlings~ I've been reading your blog, and just LOVE it! I love all the creative ideas you share and the joyful, fun way you write them up!

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    1. Carmen VarnerMarch 23, 2015 at 3:48 PM

      Thank you for stopping by Nancy & thanks for making such wonderful Podlings! :]

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  38. Roxanne LibatiqueMarch 20, 2015 at 2:12 AM

    I checked out the page and they all look so cute! ♥ I think I'm going to buy one soon. I'm a sucker for cute stuff anyway. xx

    Roxanne ♥ | Awkward Turtle

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  39. daisypersonMarch 20, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    I have never seen them in store but they are sooo cute!

    DAISYPERSON | BEAUTY BLOG

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  40. StephanieMarch 25, 2015 at 5:41 AM

    Oh my god how cute!!! Totoro is adorable!

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  41. Tina - S&RMarch 25, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Ohhh my god, they're super cute!! :) xx S&R
    http://silverandrosy.blogspot.com

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