BabiestDinoStore specializes in the original Kibneys- little bean friends who represent a range of emotions! They make great desk buddies, pocket pals, or tiny guardians. Each one is carefully hand-sculpted from polymer clay into various bean shapes and lovingly finished with acrylic paint and a glossy seal. She also offers whimsical accessories including earrings, charms for drinking glasses, planter decorations, and other fun things. Who: Val Mele runs a one-woman operation and has always been involved in art or creative pursuits. Her other passions are firefighting and gardening. What's with the "Dino" in "BabiestDinoStore"? : This all started as a hobby shared on Val's personal social media, where her handle has been BabiestDinosaur for over a decade. Val is the Dino, and all pieces are marked with her signature "dino bean"- a small bean with dino-like spikes along the top. Are the Kibneys (and other work) toys/safe for children? : The Kibneys and most of these pieces are very small and do present a choking hazard. Due to their bright colors and pleasant shape, they are not recommended for children under 8 years old or anyone who is at risk of potentially putting small items in their mouth. Adult supervision is recommended, as is displaying your pieces somewhere safely out of reach. *All BabiestDinoStore pieces are made with polymer clay, which is labeled as non-toxic and widely available for purchase. It is a pliable plastic that hardens when baked at a low temperature. Purchase of these art pieces should be at the discretion of the customer.*