Dusty the Horned Lizard | StoryGarden Critter

Say hello to Dusty the Horned Lizard, better known in Texas as the beloved horny toad. A backyard icon and playground legend, Dusty makes his way from puzzle piece to flowerbed in this handcrafted wooden StoryGarden Critter.

Originally designed as a figural StoryPiece in our A Bluebonnet Sunset puzzle, Dusty’s silhouette captures the unmistakable spiked crown, round body, and stubby tail of this famously chill reptile. Now printed with sunset skies and Texas bluebonnets, Dusty blends art and memory into one rugged little garden dweller.

Crafted from laser-cut 1/8” wood and UV-printed with rich detail, Dusty is built for the outdoors—sealed against sun and rain, and ready to settle in among succulents, native grasses, or even a cozy pot on the porch. Whether you knew him from your childhood backyard or you’re discovering his charm for the first time, Dusty brings a bit of Texas history and a whole lot of personality to any space.

🦎 Meet Dusty

Low to the ground and slow to bother, Dusty is a laid-back lizard who’s been soaking up heat and stories since before your grandpa could whistle. He knows every trail, every thistle, every patch of warm stone. And now? He’s found a new perch—right in the heart of your garden.

StoryGarden Critters are based on real figural silhouettes from our handcrafted wooden puzzles. Each one is born from a scene, shaped with purpose, and made to tell a story wherever it lands. Dusty’s tale is rooted in Texas soil—bold, timeless, and full of charm.

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