These inspiring arts & crafts toys will get kids to be creative.
Air Dry Clay Kit for Kids, Create Your Own Refrigerator Magnets with Modeling Clay by Drama Planet
Pros:
No Baking Required: Air dries within 24 hours, eliminating the need for kilns or ovens.
Creative and Educational: Includes a manual with over 25 shapes to guide kids through various projects.
Safe for Kids: Made from non-toxic, lightweight material that doesn't stick to hands.
Great Gift Idea: Encourages creativity and allows kids to make personalized refrigerator magnets.
Cons:
Fragility: Finished creations may be prone to cracking or breaking if handled roughly.
Limited Durability: Not waterproof, so unsuitable for outdoor use or functional items.
12/10/2024
Discovery LED Tracing Tablet by Discovery Kids
The Discovery LED Tracing Tablet is a versatile tool designed to enhance creativity in young artists. Here's an overview of its features, benefits, and considerations:
Pros:
Creativity Enhancement: The illuminated LED surface allows for precise tracing and sketching, encouraging artistic expression and skill development.
Versatility: Functions as both a tracing tablet and a doodle lightboard, suitable for various settings: home, school, travel, and more.
Convenience: Battery-powered design eliminates the need for power cords, making it portable for on-the-go creativity.
Complete Set: The 26-piece set includes washable markers, tracing sheets, and templates, with a built-in storage drawer to keep supplies organized.
Cons:
Limited Color Options: Some customers report receiving fewer markers than expected.
Paper Quality: The tracing paper provided may be thin, potentially affecting durability.
Battery Dependency: Requires batteries, which may need frequent replacement with heavy use.
12/9/2024
Patterns of the Universe by WORKMAN PUBLISHING Contemplate the Patterns of the Universe as you color! Math is at the heart of many natural wonders and has an abstract beauty all its own—in the silhouette of a snowflake, the spiral seeds of a sunflower, and the symmetry of the Sri Yantra mandala. From the 4-D hypercube that casts a starlike shadow, to the infinite pattern of Penrose tiles that never perfectly repeats, these 57 exquisite designs reveal their secrets as you fill them with color. Art becomes an act of discovery—no math knowledge is required! In the bonus Creating section, as you join dots, flip coins, and follow other simple steps, 12 surprising images will emerge before your eyes. This is an adventure for all ages—and a treasure for artists in Numberland! 2/29/2016 (Price: $14.95)
Chox'd Chalkboard Bracelet Kit by FASHION ANGELS Customize this chalkboard tote with your own unique designs using the chalk markers. Then use the sponge eraser to erase and start again! Kit Includes; chalkboard keeper tote, 3 chalk markers, sponge eraser, and instructions. 1/31/2016 (Price: $11.99; Age: 8 and up)
Klutz Coloring Crush by KLUTZ Coloring Crush includes everything you need to make dreamy, just-add-color works of art. And, for those who can’t find the pointy end of a pencil, our introductory how-to guide includes a crash course in using colored pencils, blending and layering, color scheme inspirations and artist-approved techniques. 1/31/2016
Build with Stickers by SQUIRREL KING The Build with Stickers projects combine two things children love — stickers and building. Each kit includes novel stickering techniques — no glue involved — and all the materials to engineer, explore and turn their creations into playful, imagination inspiring toys. They get the educational bonus of engaging with engineering, physics and math through a fun-filled approach. Rising STEM stars can build a race car or learn about physics by crafting a sun lounge. 11/24/2015
Crayola Cling Creator by CRAYOLA LLC Colorful cling creations in minutes! the Crayola cling creator lets kids create their own repositionable icons that stick to, and peel from windows, mirrors and other flat, smooth surfaces. 10/26/2015 (Price: $24.99; Age: 8 and up)
Master of the Arts Painter's Kit by Horizon Group USA The Master of the Arts brand focuses on fine motor skills, color theory, sensory play and art education. This set includes everything a child needs to create his or her own fine arts painting in one easy to store and easy to carry box! This kit includes a watercolor paint strip, 3 paint brushes, 2 wacky brushes, 2 stencils, 2 sponge rollers, 3 tempera paints, a 25 ft. blank coloring roll and easy-to-follow instructions, as well as tips and tricks for color mixing on the package! 10/16/2015
Contemplate the Patterns of the Universe as you color! Math is at the heart of many natural wonders and has an abstract beauty all its own—in the silhouette of a snowflake, the spiral seeds of a sunflower, and the symmetry of the Sri Yantra mandala. From the 4-D hypercube that casts a starlike shadow, to the infinite pattern of Penrose tiles that never perfectly repeats, these 57 exquisite designs reveal their secrets as you fill them with color. Art becomes an act of discovery—no math knowledge is required! In the bonus Creating section, as you join dots, flip coins, and follow other simple steps, 12 surprising images will emerge before your eyes. This is an adventure for all ages—and a treasure for artists in Numberland! 2/29/2016 (Price: $14.95)
Coloring Crush includes everything you need to make dreamy, just-add-color works of art. And, for those who can’t find the pointy end of a pencil, our introductory how-to guide includes a crash course in using colored pencils, blending and layering, color scheme inspirations and artist-approved techniques. 1/31/2016
The Build with Stickers projects combine two things children love — stickers and building. Each kit includes novel stickering techniques — no glue involved — and all the materials to engineer, explore and turn their creations into playful, imagination inspiring toys. They get the educational bonus of engaging with engineering, physics and math through a fun-filled approach. Rising STEM stars can build a race car or learn about physics by crafting a sun lounge. 11/24/2015
Colorful cling creations in minutes! the Crayola cling creator lets kids create their own repositionable icons that stick to, and peel from windows, mirrors and other flat, smooth surfaces. 10/26/2015 (Price: $24.99; Age: 8 and up)
