I’ve been seeing a lot of cute bumblebees lately but thought it was too soon since our last post. Turns out that was actually ten years ago so here’s some new picks for bumblebee fans, all created by kawaii artists, designers and makers on Etsy. Most of the shops have more bee things too.
Arcasian‘s (CAN) chubby bumblebee enamel pin has such a cute little face! I also really love the flying pose, which would make it look very sweet bumbling around on your jacket or bag.
A plush keychain makes your keys easy to find, and can also be used as a bag charm. This one from LauraIllustrates (US) is very round and looks like it would be fun to squish. Every bee is unique too with slightly different antennae placement to give them personality.
If you prefer a more realistic style, Citrus Sapling (UK) has a lovely bumblebee wristlet keychain with green faux leather, matching acrylic charm and lobster clip. I have this style of keychain myself and find it so useful to hang on my wrist for extra security on short errands. I’m very tempted to upgrade as mine is ancient.
For wearables, Miamouz (EU) has the cutest Sweet Bee socks with kawaii bumblebees, flowers and dripping honey. The muted green background is a nice choice that makes the whole design feel less novelty and more everyday. They’re available in 2 adult sizes as well.
For a truly unique item, Naomi’s Glass (UK) creates every fused glass piece by hand so no two are the same. This bee coaster has a simple but cute design and the clear background would be fun on a patterned or colourful surface. You could also prop it up as a decoration.
We can’t have a picks post without stickers and this bumblebees sticker sheet from moehrenkunst (EU) is great value with 17 fuzzy bees, and lots of flowers too. I appreciate that there’s a few repeated or mirrored stickers so you feel less bad using them up. It’s printed on matte white sticker paper so great for journaling or just hoarding in your sticker stash.
If you’re looking to cute up your planner, Lemon Jelly Studio (UK) has hundreds of kawaii designs. These colourful bumblebee planner stickers include numbers from 1-31 so you can use them for dates or a countdown. There’s 2 sizes available, plus a version without the numbers.
A magnetic bookmark is great for travel, or if you often fall asleep mid-page, as they won’t slip out and lose your place. Oodles & Doodles (UK) has a huge selection at very affordable prices and they all look great quality with a strong magnet and laminated finish. I love that the bee’s wings are arranged in a heart shape too.
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