Welcome to the enchanted world of Lucky Mary Sunshine…
where we believe imagination leads to the best play, that creativity is the key to making incredible memories, and that a little bit of kindness can change the world! It is our mission to inspire kids (and their grown-ups) to find the beauty and fun in creating, whether it be painting, crafting, or simply playing dress-up or conjuring up a made-up world.
Lucky Mary Sunshine was born out of my own experience as a stay-at-home mom. I’ve always loved getting artsy, so coming up with fun ideas to keep my kids entertained and myself sane during those long days was a total no-brainer. I started sharing those ideas with an awesome group of moms and teachers on Instagram and volunteering in my daughter’s classroom to teach arts and crafts. We built an incredible community around our love for creating with our little ones. They even pushed me to start selling some of the stuff I made for my own kids.
Ever since my kids were tiny, I have set up tons of sensory bins and small worlds for them to play with. It’s been amazing to see their little hands exploring and their imaginations running wild. Honestly, I just love hearing the crazy stories they come up with while playing! I truly am in awe of the way kiddo’s think! That’s why my own kids are a big part of everything you see on this site. The crafts are either inspired by them, requested by them, or entirely made by them based on whatever they’re obsessed with at the moment. Sometimes I try to nudge them towards other ideas, but let’s be real, they’re the bosses when it comes to creative stuff! As for the products, they are all things I’ve made for my own kids with lots of love. Each piece has been thoroughly tested and improved upon based on their (slightly TOO honest) opinions. LOL We would love to hear your opinions as well! So be sure to reach out and let us know what you think. Thanks for being here with us…now let’s make something awesome!
No matter your level of creativity, we have something for you!
Why opt for Small World and Sensory Play?
Because it’s not just fun- it’s a ticket to a world of benefits for your little ones!
- Unleash imagination: Small world play empowers kids to create their own fantastical realms. This imaginative play not only sparks creative thinking, but also encourages your kiddo to think beyond the ordinary. You’ll be in awe as you watch your little one thinking outside the (toy) box!
- Language Boost: As your little explorers engage in small world play, they’re not just building kingdoms, they’re building language skills! Describing their adventures and weaving extraordinary tales helps boost language development, growing their vocabulary as well as their imagination!
- Teamwork Tales: Pretend play isn’t just about solo adventures; it can also be a team effort. When your kiddos team up to solve pretend problems and collaborate on epic stories, they’re honing problem-solving skills, building confidence and mastering the art of cooperation. Every moment becomes a critical thinking adventure!
Got a cool project in mind? Need our creative team to conjure up a custom craft or whip up a whimsical toy just for you? We love a challenge and would love to help!
Meet the team!
Ashley
The creator/owner of Lucky Mary Sunshine. My dream is to one day own a wombat rescue where I can teach the wombats to paint. That’s probably all you really need to know about me. LOL
I have always loved creating and would dabble in every artsy hobby I could find. Once I had kids, I realized I loved creating with them even more! I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up, but in the meantime, I am so excited to share our love of playing and crafting with you!
Mighty Mouse (9)
Mighty is our amazing Creative Director. She truly is my partner-in-crime for all things creative. Her love of magic, fantasy, and nature inspires MANY of our crafts. She has even designed some of our peg dolls!
When she’s not busy drawing or reading a book, you can find her cooking up extraordinary slime recipes in our kitchen. And because this kiddo is madly in love with singing, we can always count on her for some original tunes to keep us going!
Mad Max (6)
Our in-house sourpatch kid and dino expert. He knows everything there is to know about construction and DEstruction, making him the perfect product tester. If it can stand up to Max, we know it can handle anything that comes its way!
He’s a bit hit or miss when it comes to crafting, but he is ALWAYS ready to get messy with a little sensory play! Max also has a habit of swiping cardboard from our stash to practice his epic breakdancing moves.
Mr. Lucky Mary Sunshine
The mystery man behind Lucky Mary Sunshine. You may (on a very rare occasion) catch a glimpse of him in the background of some of our photos. This picture from 6 years ago is thought to be the last time he was captured on camera.
All jokes aside, he works incredibly hard to support us. He believes in us even when we don’t and pushes us when we don’t wanna be pushed (which, trust me, is not easy! LOL) He was also Lucky Mary Sunshine’s first investor, so i guess you could call him our very own shark!