About this Product
Those Crafty Bees is proud to present our Aquatic line of crochet stuffed animals. Bring home your favorites and snuggle up with your own gentle giant.
Do you love whale sharks!? This aquatic beauty is ready for undersea adventures and playtime activities. Featuring intricate patterns and locked-in safety eyes. You're bound to have a whale of a time!
*Limited edition release, only a handful of this item will be made this year, this item may become unavailable during the holidays.
We are now offering some limited customizations on our whale sharks. You can now choose between three color options when you checkout. (Blue)(Custom) or (Crafters Choice)
(Blue) for our traditional and original blue/white combo
(Custom) you can now select a custom color from our color aids to create your own special whale shark. The underbelly, detailing, and mouth will remain originally white and pink.
(Crafters Choice) If you like surprises, select crafters choice. You can expect everything from the traditional colors to rainbow with this option. of course, it will be up to our crafters to pick :)
Approximate Scale
Length 18", Width 5", Height 4"
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Please read our shop FAQs before placing your order. It is important to us that you are informed about your purchase as well as our policies and processes as a small business. If you have any questions regarding our policies, please reach out to us before you place your order to make sure you have the best information possible
Those Crafty Bees is a micro business. Each Item is handmade specifically for your order with no back stock. We are not able to accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. We do take custom orders and are always excited to create new and unique items for our customers. Shipping estimates will vary as production is subjected to crafter health and availability as well as material availability. If you are concerned about our extended 4+ week production timeline, please reach out to us or use our expedited production/ shipping option when you order. Please let us know if you have skin or scent sensitivity as we use a sanitizer for all items that may disagree with you.
Product Variation Disclaimer
Yarn Weight, color, size, and style may vary for each item. Our items are handmade with an organic pattern that lends itself to a wide range of variations. Item style will also differ from crafter to crafter. Not all item variations may be represented in our photos.
-Yarn Weight and color will vary by batch number, some colors may become unavailable and will be substituted with the closest match.
-We allow a margin for scale deviation for our crafters. each item is unique, to get the best consistency in your items we recommend placing a single large order instead of many small ones.
Choking Hazards and Small Items
Be aware, some items in our shop have small parts that may pose as choking hazards for small children. Be sure to inspect items regularly for snags (Loose threads) or loose parts that may become harmful.
(SAFETY EYES) This product contains safety eyes with a secure backing. Be sure to inspect safety eyes before and after play to ensure a strong bond. Safety eyes that become damaged or loose may pose a choking hazard for children.
Wash and Care instructions
Hand Wash or Machine Wash on Delicate. Use cool water and light detergents. Do not wash with hot water or bleach. Air dry or hang dry only. For flat items, lay flat to dry.
When machine washing small items, we recommend using a net bag (lingerie bag) to prevent snagging and damage. Wash like colors together. Do not expose to extreme heat.
Most items we create are machine washable, exceptions include our reinforced milk carafes and hard memory game eggs. Refer to each listing for wash and care instructions or contact us for specific products.
When your items are delivered, they may be malformed or squished from shipping. Massage each item in your hands to reform.
After washing your items may look misshaped from wet filling or tumble drying, Massage each item to reform and dry in place. For flat items dry flat to reduce curling.
Shipping estimates are made to the best of our abilities and are not guaranteed. USPS is working hard to ensure that every package makes it home safely. For the most accurate information on potential delays please visit USPS.com
If you have any questions please contact us, we are here to help!
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Meet the Maker
Those Crafty Bees have been creating handmade goodies for over 10 years. We have many online platforms where you can reach us, including our Instagram. We are constantly adding and testing new products for our shops. And we love to create custom orders. You can find us on Instagram for a more comprehensive list of items available.
How it’s Made
Each of our crocheted items is hand-stitched by our crafters in-house. We start by sourcing various threads and yarns to create the best color and texture combinations for each item. We source a wide variety of yarn from national and international manufacturers. We prioritize a few factors when it comes to sourcing our materials (Color, Texture, Ethics, Longevity, and price). Though we do use some retailers in a pinch, we prefer to source our yarn from other markers and crafters, and even dye some of our yarn in-house. One of our ultimate business goals is to produce and process our materials from start to finish. We have a few Vegan crafters and family members, so we take steps to ensure our materials are cruelty-free and free from animal products.
When specially requested, we only source wool from GOTS-certified vendors with values that align with our views on animal welfare. Unless requested, all items will be made with a blend of plant and synthetic fibers.
After we have our thread and fibers selected we use our hand-crafted patterns to stitch each piece together. Our crochet Items have been known to take 2 hours to 72 hours to produce depending on complexity. Each stitch is created by human hands, with techniques that have yet to be replicated by machine technology. Our crafters are skilled in traditional crochet, Tunisian Crochet, Knitting, embroidery, and sewing. Using heirloom techniques unique to each crafter. Each item we create is beautifully unique.
As we stitch up each piece we use a mix of stuffing and filling to keep each item plush and soft. You can expect a mix of natural and synthetic fillings (Cotton, Acrylic, Polyfill, and Upholstery grade foam, misc thread fibers, and clippings for low-waste stuffing).
