I have added some art to help support Black Lives Matter. Black Lives Matter Painted Rainbow Art 100% of the proceeds from each digital download purchase will be donated to The Antiracist Research and Policy Center. Thank you for your support! A digital PDF download will be instantly delivered to your inbox after payment is received. You will be able to download the file and then print as many as you like for you or your little one. The art is delivered as an 14”x14” page. Feel free to email this artwork to a local printer and frame it. Personal use only. Artwork by @heatherthorntonartist for @whirlykidde Link in profile to purchase artwork and donate. . . . . . . . . . . . #blacklivesmatter #donate #digitalart #madeinnaperville #chicagomade #art #makersgonnamake #shoppingonline #blm #whirlykidde #love #chicagokids #chicagobaby #napervillekids #napervillebaby #chicagoartist #napervilleartist #illustrator #surfacepatterndesigner #graphicdesigner #BeAntiracist https://www.instagram.com/p/CA_K4_NAgNp/?igshid=joyfvfqbvz8c

Join us now over @madeinchicagomarket ! Whirlykidde has toys for both the bigger kids, toddlers and babies. More dolls and toys coming soon too! Shop toys and t-shirts for your littles for spring and summer! Whirlykidde @whirlykidde and Made in Chicago Market @madeinchicagomarket are so excited to share our exciting plans for this Saturday’s Virtual Spring Market on April 30, 2022 on Instagram! In addition to all-day exclusive sales on the Shop Local Directory, there will be: ⏰ Hourly Instagram product giveaways from some of your favorite local makers 🎤 Live interviews and studio tours with several local Chicago makers on instagram. Join us all day Saturday to support the incredible local makers this city has to offer! Follow us both on Instagram @madeinchicagomarket and @whirlykidde Use code MICMSPRING20 for 20% off all toys and dolls. Valid April 30, 2022 through May 7, 2022 I cannot wait for you to join us this weekend!😊 Heather~ Founder and Designer whirlykidde . . . . . . . . . . . #madeinchicagomarket #madeinchicago #madeinillinois #madeinnaperville #chicagomade #handmade #localevent #chicagoevents #chicagosuntimes #micm #whirlykidde #plushtoys #toys #childrensbooks #letthembekids #art #thatsdarling #darlingmovement #local #shoplocal #chicagokids #chicagobaby #napervillekids #napervillebaby #chicagoartist #napervilleartist #illustrator #spoonflowerdesigner #surfacepatterndesigner #graphicdesigner https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc-szu4LCRy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Join @whirlykidde and hundreds of local Chicagoland area vendors for local and national small businesses, great food and bev, and the best of community and creativity @renegadecraft Renegade Chicago Wicker Park’s Division Street Event Division St. between Damen Ave. + Ashland Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL 60622 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM September 18th and 19th About Renegade Chicago Wicker Park’s Division Street If you know, you know – & if you don’t, come find out! Since our first ever Renegade marketplace in 2003, our fall Wicker Park Fair has grown to be our flagship event with hundreds of inspiring local and national small businesses, great food and bev, and the best of community and creativity. . . . . . . . . . . . #renegadechicagoevent #madeinchicago #madeinillinois #madeinnaperville #chicagomade #handmade #localevent #chicagoevents #liveentertainment #renegadecraftfair #whirlykidde #plushtoys #toys #childrenstoys #letthembekids #art #textileartist #renegadechicago #local #shoplocal #chicagokids #chicagobaby #napervillekids #napervillebaby #chicagoartist #napervilleartist #illustrator #spoonflowerdesigner #surfacepatterndesigner #graphicdesigner https://www.instagram.com/p/CT5aZGkrAj6/?utm_medium=tumblr

This has been a challenging year for everyone. While I seriously hunkered down with my husband, teen daughter and autistic teen son, I've learned that there is so much to be accomplished in a day while staying home. Between school, work and keeping up with zoom events for the kids to socialize and keeping up with the all the messes in the home too, things get crazy. I’m grateful that my little family has learned to navigate through this year in safe and creative ways while social distancing and we have become closer because of it. I’m grateful. This was a very busy year for my small little business, whirlykidde and I'm exhausted. While I do not make a decent salary from the work I do, I do ultimately enjoy it and have made many more connections through the online events that I participated in all year long. While working on my small business I also had over thirteen job interviews which none of them led to any offers. Perhaps there is a reason for this but I don't know why yet. But I'm grateful. Currently I'm trying my hardest not to get lost in my thoughts right now regarding a new serious illness I was recently diagnosed with at the end of November. I'm waiting on surgery and hoping it's not cancer too. I'm hopeful. Here I am looking for the silver linings for 2020 and maybe you can too. Happy New Year to everyone! And may you have a Healthy and Happy 2021! Thank you so much for supporting my small local business! It means the world to me that you support what I love to create. I plan on continuing to create new designs throughout 2021 as it helps my mind go to a very happy place as well as puts a smile on others faces too. Heather~ Founder and Designer Whirlykidde . . . . . . . . . . . #HappyNewYear #madeinchicago #madeinillinois #madeinnaperville #chicagomade #handmade #localbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #whirlykidde #plushtoys #shopsmall #toys #childrensbooks #books #spoonflowerdesigner #thatsdarling #darlingmovement #local #shoplocal #chicagokids #chicagobaby #napervillekids #napervillebaby #chicagoartist #napervilleartist #illustrator #bookillustrator #surfacepatterndesigner #graphicdesigner #goodbye2020 https://www.instagram.com/p/CJeaPHTAZtX/?igshid=uz4kdfuj2egj

We are so excited to share our exciting plans for this Saturday’s Virtual Market! In addition to all-day exclusive sales on our Shop Local Directory, we will have: ⏰ Hourly Instagram product giveaways from some your favorite local makers 🎤 Live interviews and studio tours with @whirlykidde at 11am CST on instagram. Join us all day Saturday to support the incredible local makers this city has to offer! Follow us both on Instagram @madeinchicagomarket and @whirlykidde Take 10% off any online order for the entire day during this event! Use code MCIM10 during checkout I cannot wait to meet you!😊 . . . . . . . . . . . #madeinchicagomarket #madeinchicago #madeinillinois #madeinnaperville #chicagomade #handmade #localevent #chicagoevents #chicagosuntimes #mcim #whirlykidde #plushtoys #toys #childrensbooks #books #art #thatsdarling #darlingmovement #local #shoplocal #chicagokids #chicagobaby #napervillekids #napervillebaby #chicagoartist #napervilleartist #illustrator #bookillustrator #surfacepatterndesigner #graphicdesigner (at Online Event) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBWfXfRAiZU/?igshid=h4mjq2ybk3g3

Here she is,Twiggy! Grab your girls this groovy doll and a matching dress from whirlykidde and whirlykidde world this weekend at the Notorious Maker's Market Event. Doll's skin, hair and eyes can be customized too! Also you can add glasses. Please let me know if you need a tag! 🌼🌻🌸 whirlykidde is ready for this weekend with all the Twiggy Inspired dresses and dolls for your beauties this summer! The dolls are customizable and you can match your girl's dress to the doll too. She’ll absolutely love it!! Join us this Thursday Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 5/7 - 5/10 for an online facebook shopping event. whirlykidde will be participating in Maker’s Market Notorious Event! May 7th 8:00pm CST - May 10th 8:00pm CST The group will go live with handmade children's pieces brought to you by Maker's Market vendors! Join the Maker's Market Group to shop high quality children's pieces from small handmade shops. Twiggy style dress and Twiggy Doll by @whirlykidde Three different colorways and options will be available for this lovely set. Link in profile for event details. . . . . . . . . . . . . #makersmarket #madeinchicago #onlinefacebookevent #madeinnaperville #chicagomade #handmade #makersgonnamake #shoppingonline #dollmaker #doll #whirlykidde #plushtoys #toys #childrensbooks #books #art #thatsdarling #darlingmovement #local #shoplocal #chicagokids #chicagobaby #napervillekids #napervillebaby #chicagoartist #napervilleartist #illustrator #bookillustrator #surfacepatterndesigner #graphicdesigner https://www.instagram.com/p/B_3PepTgcI-/?igshid=mle1gme7ltnc

Picnic Collection coming soon! Can't wait to show you. Stay tuned. The Picnic Collection is a poetic collection of spring and summer fruits, veggies, florals and stripe prints. Organic woven cottons and organic knits are used throughout this collection of children’s sustainable products. “Picnic” is about getting outside together with friends and family at a picnic. Each product comes with a download e-book of “The Watermelon Seed” coloring pages and the qr code is on the hang tag. Heather Thornton Founder and Designer Whirlykidde Graphic artwork by @heatherthorntonartist for @whirlykidde . . . . . . . . . . . . #spring22 #madeinchicago #madeinillinois #madeinnaperville #chicagomade #handmade #supportsmallbusiness #whirlykidde #plushtoys #shopsmall #toys #childrenstoys #babytoys #art #thatsdarling #darlingmovement #local #shoplocal #chicagokids #chicagobaby #napervillekids #napervillebaby #chicagoartist #napervilleartist #illustrator #picniccollection  #surfacepatterndesigner #graphicdesigner #dolls #handmadedolls https://www.instagram.com/p/CaU8bcWr1Gz/?utm_medium=tumblr

Hello friends, followers and business partners! I hope you are all staying safe and healthy while enjoying some family and friends time and self care. This year has been a busy one for my little business wuth wholesale and for that I'm extremely grateful! I've learned valuable lessons in how to better streamline my time to be more efficient. This will be a major goal for me in the next year. If you have looked through my products I design you will see that I illustrate and sew everything you see in my shop. I've been an illustrator for over twenty years and have worked in the fashion and design industry since the late 80s. This year I've also been teaching illustration lessons to children and adults which has grown and I love it so much! I'd love for you to join me and get to know me as an illustrator and textile artist over at @lillustrateart which is my brand new little local business that I'm looking forward to growing in 2022. I teach both online via Zoom and in person locally at the library. Look for some creative content soon! Happy New Year to everyone! And may you have a Healthy and Happy 2022! Thank you so much for supporting my small local business! It means the world to me that you support what I love to create. I plan on continuing to create new designs throughout 2022 for you and your littlest ones. Look for events throughout the year on the website whirlykidde.com I hope to see you in 2022 either online or in person if you're local! Heather~ Founder and Designer Whirlykidde . . . . . . . . . . . #HappyNewYear #madeinchicago #madeinillinois #madeinnaperville #chicagomade #handmade #localbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #whirlykidde #plushtoys #shopsmall #toys #childrenstoys #kidsart #spoonflowerdesigner #thatsdarling #darlingmovement #local #shoplocal #chicagokids #chicagobaby #napervillekids #napervillebaby #chicagoartist #napervilleartist #illustrator #bookillustrator #surfacepatterndesigner #graphicdesigner  #goodbye2021 https://www.instagram.com/whirlykidde/p/CYKQn9zL6SK/?utm_medium=tumblr

I'm here today from 11-5pm. Come visit. Lots of awesome artists and makers are here. Join @whirlykidde and hundreds of local Chicagoland area vendors for local and national small businesses, great food and bev, and the best of community and creativity @renegadecraft Renegade Craft at Revel Fulton Market 1215 W Fulton Market Chicago, IL 60607 Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM December 18th and 19th About Renegade Chicago Revel Fulton Market Renegade Chicago returns for a festive wintertime marketplace on December 18 + 19 at Revel Fulton Market with hundreds of inspiring local and national small businesses, great food and bev, and the best of community and creativity. . . . . . . . . . . . #renegadechicagoevent #madeinchicago #madeinillinois #madeinnaperville #chicagomade #handmade #localevent #chicagoevents #liveentertainment #renegadecraftfair #whirlykidde #plushtoys #toys #childrenstoys #letthembekids #art #textileartist #renegadechicago #local #shoplocal #chicagokids #chicagobaby #napervillekids #napervillebaby #chicagoartist #napervilleartist #illustrator #spoonflowerdesigner #surfacepatterndesigner #graphicdesigner https://www.instagram.com/p/CXoha4vLEzZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

Hi friends and followers! whirlykidde will be participating in @_makers_market Maker’s Market Love Event! December 17th 8:00pm CST -  December 19th 8:00pm CST The group will go live with handmade children's pieces brought to you by Maker's Market vendors! Join the Maker's Market Group to shop children's pieces from small handmade shops. This market is going to be all about LOVE! I will have an exclusive handmade doll and more special treats for your littles. Link in profile for event details. Handmade Kidde Doll in Lavender Kitsch floral by @whirlykidde . . . . . . . . . . . #makersmarket #madeinchicago #onlinefacebookevent #madeinnaperville #chicagomade #handmade #makersgonnamake #shoppingonline #dolls #gifts #whirlykidde #event #kitschfloral #sixties #love #handmadedoll #thatsdarling #darlingmovement #local #shoplocal #chicagokids #chicagobaby #napervillekids #napervillebaby #chicagoartist #napervilleartist #illustrator #spoonflowerdesigner #surfacepatterndesigner #graphicdesigner https://www.instagram.com/p/CXmYfpBrcN9/?utm_medium=tumblr

Join @whirlykidde and hundreds of local Chicagoland area vendors for local and national small businesses, great food and bev, and the best of community and creativity @renegadecraft Renegade Craft at Revel Fulton Market 1215 W Fulton Market Chicago, IL 60607 Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM December 18th and 19th About Renegade Chicago Revel Fulton Market Renegade Chicago returns for a festive  wintertime marketplace on December 18 + 19 at Revel Fulton Market with hundreds of inspiring local and national small businesses, great food and bev, and the best of community and creativity. . . . . . . . . . . . #renegadechicagoevent #madeinchicago #madeinillinois #madeinnaperville #chicagomade #handmade #localevent #chicagoevents #liveentertainment #renegadecraftfair #whirlykidde #plushtoys #toys #childrenstoys #letthembekids #art #textileartist #renegadechicago #local #shoplocal #chicagokids #chicagobaby #napervillekids #napervillebaby #chicagoartist #napervilleartist #illustrator #spoonflowerdesigner #surfacepatterndesigner #graphicdesigner https://www.instagram.com/p/CXkBxyYAGpT/?utm_medium=tumblr

Join @whirlykidde and hundreds of local Chicagoland area vendors for local and national small businesses, great food and bev, and the best of community and creativity @renegadecraft Renegade Craft at Revel Fulton Market 1215 W Fulton Market Chicago, IL 60607 Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM December 18th and 19th About Renegade Chicago Revel Fulton Market Renegade Chicago returns for a festive  wintertime marketplace on December 18 + 19 at Revel Fulton Market with hundreds of inspiring local and national small businesses, great food and bev, and the best of community and creativity. . . . . . . . . . . . #renegadechicagoevent #madeinchicago #madeinillinois #madeinnaperville #chicagomade #handmade #localevent #chicagoevents #liveentertainment #renegadecraftfair #whirlykidde #plushtoys #toys #childrenstoys #letthembekids #art #textileartist #renegadechicago #local #shoplocal #chicagokids #chicagobaby #napervillekids #napervillebaby #chicagoartist #napervilleartist #illustrator #spoonflowerdesigner #surfacepatterndesigner #graphicdesigner (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXebDjvpS5N/?utm_medium=tumblr

Whirlykidde @whirlykidde and Made in Chicago Market @madeinchicagomarket are so excited to share our exciting plans for this Saturday’s Virtual Winter Market on December 4, 2021 on Instagram! In addition to all-day exclusive sales on the Shop Local Directory, there will be: ⏰ Hourly Instagram product giveaways from some of your favorite local makers 🎤 Live interviews and studio tours with several local Chicago makers on instagram. Join us all day Saturday to support the incredible local makers this city has to offer! Follow us both on Instagram @madeinchicagomarket and @whirlykidde Take 20% off all dolls and toys at whirlykidde.com starting December 4th - December 31st! Use code MICMWINTER20 during checkout I cannot wait for you to join us this weekend!😊 Heather~ Founder and Designer whirlykidde . . . . . . . . . . . #madeinchicagomarket #madeinchicago #madeinillinois #madeinnaperville #chicagomade #handmade #localevent #chicagoevents #chicagosuntimes #micm #whirlykidde #plushtoys #toys #childrensbooks #letthembekids #art #thatsdarling #darlingmovement #local #shoplocal #chicagokids #chicagobaby #napervillekids #napervillebaby #chicagoartist #napervilleartist #illustrator #spoonflowerdesigner #surfacepatterndesigner #graphicdesigner https://www.instagram.com/p/CW-_AiggfYd/?utm_medium=tumblr

We will be at booth 25. Come see us! Join whirlykidde and hundreds of local Chicagoland area vendors for local and national small businesses, great food and bev, and the best of community and creativity at Renegade Chicago Wicker Park’s Division Street Event Division St. between Damen Ave. + Ashland Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL 60622 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM September 18th and 19th About Renegade Chicago Wicker Park’s Division Street If you know, you know – & if you don’t, come find out! Since our first ever Renegade marketplace in 2003, our fall Wicker Park Fair has grown to be our flagship event with hundreds of inspiring local and national small businesses, great food and bev, and the best of community and creativity. . . . . . . . . . . . #renegadechicagoevent #madeinchicago #madeinillinois #madeinnaperville #chicagomade #handmade #localevent #chicagoevents #renegadecraftfair #whirlykidde #plushtoys #toys #childrenstoys #letthembekids #art #textileartist #renegadechicago #local #shoplocal #chicagokids #chicagobaby #napervillekids #napervillebaby #chicagoartist #napervilleartist #illustrator #spoonflowerdesigner #surfacepatterndesigner #graphicdesigner https://www.instagram.com/p/CT8fwSYgSSG/?utm_medium=tumblr

Join @whirlykidde and hundreds of local Chicagoland area vendors for local and national small businesses, great food and bev, and the best of community and creativity @renegadecraft Renegade Chicago Wicker Park’s Division Street Event Division St. between Damen Ave. + Ashland Ave. Wicker Park Chicago, IL 60622 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM September 18th and 19th About Renegade Chicago Wicker Park’s Division Street If you know, you know – & if you don’t, come find out! Since our first ever Renegade marketplace in 2003, our fall Wicker Park Fair has grown to be our flagship event with hundreds of inspiring local and national small businesses, great food and bev, and the best of community and creativity. . . . . . . . . . . . #renegadechicagoevent #madeinchicago #madeinillinois #madeinnaperville #chicagomade #handmade #localevent #chicagoevents #liveentertainment #renegadecraftfair #whirlykidde #plushtoys #toys #childrenstoys #letthembekids #art #textileartist #renegadechicago #local #shoplocal #chicagokids #chicagobaby #napervillekids #napervillebaby #chicagoartist #napervilleartist #illustrator #spoonflowerdesigner #surfacepatterndesigner #graphicdesigner (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CT28MPeg-bF/?utm_medium=tumblr

Join whirlykidde and several local Chicagoland area vendors for shopping, mini workshops and live music at the Mini Fest on Sunday, August 22nd! Hosted by Antique Taco & Mini Studio Mini Workshops, Local Vendors, Live Music scaled down street fest for creative family fun All ages, genders and races welcome ♥ Mini Fest on Sunday, August 22nd 1000 West 35th Street Chicago, IL, 60609 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM I can't wait to see you there on Sunday! Heather ~ Play Baby Plush Cube Toy Set from @whirlykidde is a new item for fall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . #minifesrchicago #madeinchicago #madeinillinois #madeinnaperville #chicagomade #handmade #localevent #chicagoevents #liveentertainment #minifest #whirlykidde #plushtoys #toys #childrenstoys #letthembekids #art #thatsdarling #darlingmovement #local #shoplocal #chicagokids #chicagobaby #napervillekids #napervillebaby #chicagoartist #napervilleartist #illustrator #spoonflowerdesigner #surfacepatterndesigner #graphicdesigner https://www.instagram.com/p/CSsHfWQA4vs/?utm_medium=tumblr