Dinkum Dolls by Olli Ella Blog

Stories, play ideas and behind-the-scenes from the world of Dinkum Dolls by Olli Ella. Meet the dolls, discover new arrivals and inspire imaginative play.

New Dinkum Dolls Are Coming to Rainbow Realm

Rainbow realm is waking up… The rainbow above dinkum world has started glowing at bedtime again ✨ That only happens when new friends are close. Deep inside rainbow realm, the fairies are hanging lanterns through the clouds, the unicorns are polishing their wish horns, and the dragons are practising rainbow puffs instead of fire. (some are better at it than others.) A magical new collection of Rainbow Realm Dinkum Dolls is almost here, including cuddly Cozy Dinkums, collectible Dinky Dinkums, magical Dream Dinkums, dragons, fairies, unicorns and pocket-sized friends made for play, collecting and bedtime snuggles. One keeps tiny treasures...

Spotted in the Wild

Lately, we’ve been noticing some Dinkum out and about. On café tables, enjoying a slow morning with a slice of cake. Tucked into prams at the park. At picnics on the sandy beaches, covered in sand. Peeking out from backpacks on the way to school. Curled up on car seats, coming along for the ride. Keep an eye out… you’ll start seeing them everywhere. They’re the ones being carried everywhere. That get a little more worn, a little more loved each day. Because Dinkums aren’t just for playtime at home. They’re for the everyday moments. FIND YOUR ADVENTURE BUDDY

Kittycorns and Caticorns Have Arrived 🌈

They’re here! Kittycorns and Caticorns have pounced into Rainbow Realm. Meet Tinx, Sprinkle, Bonbon and Pompom - four magical new arrivals, each with their own little sparkle. Meet Tinx Half cat, half unicorn, and full-time daydreamer. Always happiest in the middle of the story, Tinx brings a dreamy kind of friendship to every playtime. Meet Sprinkle & Bonbon Tiny, curious and always ready for fun. Sprinkle has a playful spirit and an imagination to match, and loves sneaking into pockets and backpacks. The sweetest little Kittycorn in Rainbow Realm. Bon Bon loves a quiet moment, soft snuggles, and dreamy adventures....

Introducing Binky Barnyard and Cozy Day Dinkums

Dinkum world feels a little busier today - in the best possible way. The Cozy Day Dinkums are waking up all around the world, and making themselves at home, among the tall grasses, winding paths, and sun-dappled clearings of Wildflower Wood. Awake, curious, and ready to be scooped up, snuggled, and added to your family. Lamby Tig Always knows what time it is - cuddle time, snack time, or time to organise everyone into a line. Bunny Pinkie A firm believer in dress-ups, picnics, and second breakfast. Bobby Bear Thoughtful, steady, and quietly wonderful — the truest friend you could...

The Boo Bunch

The Boo Bunch Has Arrived — Meet the New Friends from Holiday Hollow Just past Wildflower Wood, where the pumpkins and candy canes grow, there’s a place called Holiday Hollow — and something soft, strange, and snuggly has just crept in. This Halloween, we’re opening the gates to the spookiest nook in Dinkum World. It’s where ghosts giggle, pies cool on crooked windowsills, and a soft breeze of magic hangs in the air. And this year? ✨ Willa the Switch Witch is back — and she’s brought friends. 🎃 Say hello to the Boo Bunch Willa’s never been one to...

Somewhere Over the Clouds...

If you ever find yourself drifting beyond the last bit of blue sky, you might stumble into the Rainbow Realm — a place where rainbows wriggle when you look at them, fairy bread grows like wildflowers, and the clouds smell faintly of candy floss. It’s a busy little world, full of wings and whinnies and the occasional puff of dragon-shaped clouds. And lately, the air’s been humming — the kind of hum that means new friends are on their way. the newcomers From the twinkling skies: Dream Dinkums – Freya: Moonlight walker with crinkly wings and a habit of staying...

Dinkum Diaries

Let’s be honest: it rarely stops at one.The moment you meet your first Dinkum, something happens. A bond forms. A world opens. Suddenly, your Dinkum isn’t just a doll — it’s a friend, a companion, a character with quirks and dreams and favourite snacks. And just like that, the others start whispering your name from the shelves…If you’re new here: welcome. You’re in excellent (and possibly mildly obsessed) company. Here’s everything you need to know to begin your Dinkum journey - from your first doll to full-blown fandom. ~ 01 Who will be your first? There’s a Dinkum for every...

Unveiling Our Favourite 2024 Product Launches: What’s New at Olli Ella

2024 has been an exciting year for us, and we couldn’t be more thrilled about the new products we've launched! Our team has been working hard to bring some fresh new faces to our Olli Ella shelves and it’s been such a delight to see how loved they have all been. This year’s launches have been all about making playtime even more magical and fun. ~ With the year quickly coming to an end, we’re taking a moment to reflect and round up a few of our favourite new arrivals that have added a sprinkle of joy to homes all...

Real-Life Black Friday Tips for Parents Who Want Gifts Their Kids Actually Use

Black Friday chatter is everywhere, and amidst the noise, a little realness goes a long way! At Olli Ella, we’re more than just a toy company—our office is filled with real parents who know the ins and outs of finding meaningful gifts for kids. Who better to share their top Black Friday shopping tips? Our team is here with insights to help you score deals on gifts your kids will truly love and use. ~ What's your number one tip for making the right purchases during Black Friday? Get Organised Before You Shop“Go in with a plan of the goodies...

7 Stocking Stuffers Kids Will Love This Christmas

Christmas is fast approaching, and the hunt for the perfect stocking stuffers is on! Every year it’s the same story. Before you realise it, it’s already November, and the countdown begins again! It’s like we blink, and the year has passed; blink again, and suddenly our little ones aren’t so little anymore. If there's one thing we've mastered since becoming mums who work at a kid’s toy company (dream job, right?), it’s how to make those stockings overflow with magic. When you’re looking for those magical surprises from Santa, a balance of fun and learning is the perfect mix. Whether...

Welcome to the Family! Let's Jazz Up Your Nursery

Are you a little tired of the traditional nursery look? Well, grab your paintbrushes; we're thrilled to help you spice up your newest family member's.

Toddler Transitions: Welcoming A New Sibling

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Preparing Your Toddler for a New Baby: Explore the Magic of Lullaby Dozy Dinkum Dolls

Blooming Fun: Craft A Dinky Dinkum Flower Hat

Dive into a delightful crafter-noon and make floral hats for your kiddos to match their Dinky Dinkum Blossom Buds.

Crafting Cozy Hats for Your Dinkum Dolls

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Say goodbye to chilly days and hello to cosy vibes as we show you how to whip up adorable, no-knit hats that will have your Dinkums looking extra cute and snug.

Dinky Dinkum Collector Cards

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Sticker by sticker, watch your Dinky Dinkum collections grow! Download our free collector lists for each Dinky series and collect them all!

Tubbles Sensory Stones: Benefits of Sensory Play for Kids

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Tubbles Sensory Stones are made to spark creativity, encourage exploration, and make every moment brim with fun and discovery, igniting your child's senses. Let's jump right into the exciting world of sensory play and delve into the wide range of benefits for children's development and overall well-being.

Trick-Or-Treat In Style: Halloween Costumes & Candy Carriers For Kids

Cast a spell of delight on your little trick-or-treaters with a unique Halloween costume to pair with their basket of choice.

Whisk Up Some Magic: Craft An Enchanted Cat Wand

Brew up some Halloween magic with our DIY Magic Wand Craft – Cozy Cat edition! Whether it's the finishing touch for a trick-or-treat costume, or simply a rainy-day craft at home, our Magic Cat Wand is sure to add a touch of sparkle to every playtime.

Raise Some Fun: DIY Forest Friends Pennant Flag

Repurpose your Forest Friends cardboard display stand into DIY pennant flags for the playroom! We teamed up with our endlessly creative pal @cardboardfolk to craft personalised bunting featuring the Dinky Dinkum Forest Friends camp badges.

Dressing Up For Book Week Delight

Whether you're an ardent bookworm or simply looking for a last-minute costume, we've got your kiddos covered for Book Week!

Play On-The-Go: Toys & Crafts To Keep Kids Entertained

Good old-fashioned, screen-free, creative fun to keep little ones entertained! Tiny dolls, mini animals, and portable play sets for imaginative play, all while mum and dad run errands, sip coffee, and go on family road trips. Have a look at what we’ve got for you!

DIY Dinkum Doll Spa Day

Even the smallest members of the family need some R&R every now and then. We teamed up with our creative play-mate @raisingwildones for lots of fun ways to make Dinkums Dolls (and your kiddos) sparkle with joy!

Colouring Magic with Paper Dinkum Dolls

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Come on a colourful adventure with your very own paper Dinkum Doll! Grab your favourite set of markers and craft one-of-a-kind Dinkum Dolls that are as unique as you are. From rosy cheeks to vibrant outfits, the possibilities are endless!

Magical Mushrooms: Fairy Bedroom Décor

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Welcome, dreamers, to a whimsical journey into the enchanting world of fairycore room decor! Join us as we explore the key elements of fairycore style and discover how to infuse your room with a touch of magic and fantasy.

Big Benefits Of Playing with Dolls

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Play is a child's way of engaging and making sense of the world. Role play may appear to be an amazingly simple activity, yet children learn practical life skills within it. It's so important to encourage a special bond with your little one and their dolls. Here's why...

DIY Cardboard Safari Truck Craft

Take a ride on the wild side in our DIY Cardboard Safari Truck! We teamed up with @cardboardfolk to create an off-road car for your Cozy Dinkum animals.

Postcards from Portugal

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Our new See-ya Collection went on a little trip to sunny Portugal! Discover a place where endless play and adventure await, as seen through the eyes of young adventurers. Buckle up, @gemmaboothphoto will take us there!

Make Fruity Cuties Yogurt Parfait In Granola Cups

Take your brekkie game to the next level with these Dinky Dinkum-inspired treats. We teamed up with our friends @evermorelong and the Fruity Cuties to make scrumptious yogurt parfait in granola cups.

Paint Your Own Cozy Dinkum Easter Eggs

You’ve heard of hand-painted Easter eggs, but have you ever seen an egg as delightful as our Cozy Dinkum-themed hatchlings? Our friend @cardboardfolk dreamed up an egg-cellent DIY craft for your kiddos and their Cozy Dinkums.

Curate A Calming Nursery For Your Baby

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Create a calming space to send your little one off to the land of nod. Here are some of our must-have pieces and top tips for the newly most important (and stylish) room in the house.

Beep Beep! Cozy Dinkums coming through in their very special DIY wagons

Beep Beep! Cozy Dinkums coming through in their very special DIY wagons. We've teamed up with the very talented cardboardfolk to create some trendy transportation for our Cozys to ride in Style. Follow along to create you own! ~ It’s craft time! . 01Create the shapeClose up your mailing box (use tape to secure it if required) then use a box cutter and steel ruler to cut out a rectangle in the top of the box.Our cut out is 10cm x 13cm. 02Create your Cozy faceCreate a face for your wagon! Use the extra piece of cardboard to cut out...

Beyond your wildest dreams...learn pretend play with Holdie™ Animals

At Olli Ella, we believe in the power of imagination and the joys of pretend play. Our Holdie™ Animals are the perfect companions for setting up backyard adventures, puppet shows, and small missions that will keep your little ones entertained for hours. We understand the importance of fostering creativity and role-playing, and we're here to help you make the most of these experiences with your children. Discover our tips on how to engage in pretend play and make it even more exciting with our Holdie™ Animals. ~ Pretend play, also known as symbolic play, is a stage of play in...

Get sparkly this New Years with a DIY Disco Ball

🎶 Let the countdown to 2023 begin! We've teamed up with Cardboard Folk and The Glitter Tribe to create our very own DIY disco ball to move and groove into the new year! Fancy making your own? Read on for step-by-step instructions to sparkle your way into the New Year! ~ It’s craft time! . 01Create ball shapeCreate a sphere by scrunching up left over wrapping paper into a ball shape. Layer pieces of paper over each other until you’re happy with the size of your ball, we made ours around 16cm in diameter to suit our Cozy Dinkums, and...

Dinkum Cardboard Christmas Play Prop

Create your very own cardboard fireplace and stocking play prop for all your Dinkum friends! We teamed up with @cardboardfolk and @glittertribe (for guilt-free, biodegradable sparkle) on this glitzy craft.

DIY Narnia-Inspired Wardrobe

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“They open the door and enter a world…” into a magical playscape for Dozys and Cozys. The best part? Kiddos will love it year-round.

What's on our team's festive wishlist!

The most wonderful time of the year, full of family, friends and delicious feasts. We all love seeing the look on a loved one's face when gifted a sentimental present. There is definitely a process of love and thought when deciding what goes under someone's tree. Our team wanted to share with you their gifting picks and why they chose them for different individuals. ~ Fawny Twinkle The sweetest new edition to the Cozy family, Fawny Twinkle and twin Fawny Twiggy love the holiday season. “Twinkle is so soft and cuddly, perfect for baby’s first gift. I love the subtle...

DIY Dinkum Dog Beds

We have teamed up with the talented @My wee folk to create your Dinkum Dogs their very own DIY bed 🐶 A fun and easy craft that will have our Dinkum Dogs' tails wagging and set them up for the comfiest naps. 💤~ It’s craft time! Make your very own DIY Dinkum Dog Bed Watch video below for extra guidance! 01CutCut a 35cm diameter circle out of your cardboard and fabric 02GlueGlue your fabric circle to the top of your cardboard 03Cut and PlaceCut a 50cm diameter circle out of your fabric then place your 35cm circle on top of...

DIY Reindeer Antlers

Your littles can play parent to their new Cozy Fawnys with their grown-up Reindeer Antlers! Learn how to make your very own pair in this DIY craft from our friend @raisingwildones and bring our Christmas Collection to life 🦌✨ ~ It’s craft time! Make your very own DIY Reindeer Antlers Watch video below for extra guidance! 01TraceWith a pencil, mark out two of your Reindeer antlers on a piece of felt of your choice. 02CutUsing scissors, carefully cut out two strips of brown felt (the band of your ears) 03GlueGlue the edges of your Reindeer antlers...

The Switch Witch

I am the switch witch, from the land of moonlight. I come to trade candy on Halloween night! Place all your sweet treats in this basket right here, and on Halloween night new toys will appear!

Dress like a Dinkum! Some not-so-spooky dress up inspo for Halloween

Twinning is winning we know this for sure, dress your kiddo like their Dinkum Doll for an adorably unique Halloween costume! Here are some spooktastic (but not so spooky) creative dress-up ideas for your little ones' Halloween.

DIY fizzy fantasy witch potion and magical fire pit

Bubble, bubble toil and trouble, don't we have a fantastical DIY craft for you! We have teamed up with the very talented myweebuddy to create a magical fire pit and practise our potion-making in time for the spooky season.

Holdie Animal Sensory Playscape

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Our little ones absolutely delight in exploring their world through their senses. Sensory play encourages learning through exploration, curiosity, problem solving and creativity. It builds cognitive skills and influences how your child learns about their world. We've teamed up with the very talented x to bring our Holdie Animals to life in their very own sensory playscapes.

This step-by-step blog can be adapted to any playscape with a sprinkle of imagination!

Declutter with Stylish Storage

What is it about a new season and a big clearout? We love multi-use storage solutions. Here are some of our best baskets to inspire you to declutter like a pro or add some statement decoration pieces to your home.

DIY Daydream Dinkum Beds

Our Dozy Dinkums love a good night's sleep just as much as we do, drifting off into a dreamy reverie whilst counting little sheep. We teamed up with our imaginative friend Katherine of @cardboardfolk to create some DIY Daydream Dinkum Beds for your little ones' new Daydream Dozy Dinkum besties. Now they can sleep side by side in a cosy bed made just for them!

DIY Daydream Mobiles

Who doesn’t love a beautiful dreamy craft? We teamed up with our imaginative friend Katherine of @cardboardfolk to create some DIY Dream Mobiles for your little ones' new Daydream Dozy Dinkum besties. This DIY includes a step-by-step guide to make your own at home! ~ It’s craft time! Make your very own DIY Daydream Dinkum Dream Mobile Watch video below for extra guidance! 01Draw & TraceTrace some circles onto the Cardboard using a pencil and a small round object, you’ll need 4 larger circles and 2 or 3 smaller circles (we used a milk bottle lid and a pen lid...

Be a Daydream Believer!

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Remember when we used to be reprimanded for staring out the window in school?! Well, times have changed, and don't worry if your child has a tendency to drift off with the fairies into the occasional reverie - it's very healthy for them! Here’s why...

How to care for your Dinkum Dolls

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Like all of us, even a Dinkum Doll needs a little TLC every now and then! Being a Dinkum BFF can be a bit messy from time to time. Whether it’s dirt from garden adventures, paint from those artistic afternoons, messy hair or sticky hands from sharing snacks, eventually it’s time for a little refresher! Luckily, from washing to hairstyling, we're here to answer all those Dinkum Doll care tips you've ever wondered or asked about! You can take care of everything yourself or make it a spa day with your little one and their Dinkum doll companion - it’s...

DIY Rainbow Dinkum Doll Flags

Who doesn’t love a beautiful rainbow craft? We teamed up with our imaginative friend Brittany of @raisingwildones to create some felt Rainbow flags for your kiddies and their Dinkum Doll besties. This DIY includes a step-by-step guide to make your own at home! ~ It’s craft time! Make your very own DIY Rainbow Dinkum Doll Flags Watch video below for extra guidance! 01Get startedWith a pencil, mark out your flag lines with a ruler on an A4 piece of felt of your choice, you will need two big triangle for front and back! (you can also use different coloured pieces...

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Dinkum Dolls by Olli Ella Blog

Stories, play ideas and behind-the-scenes from the world of Dinkum Dolls by Olli Ella. Meet the dolls, discover new arrivals and inspire imaginative play.