New & Notable Toys: Arts & Crafts

Sticky Mosaics® Sparkle Mirror by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED
Girls can create their very own mirror that sparkles and shines. They simply peel, stick, and follow the numbered pattern to achieve perfectly stunning results every time. "Not only is this kit a fun and easy craft activity; it's also a fully functioning desk-top, or wall-mounted, mirror upon completion," Damien Crocker, U.S. Specialty Sales Manager, The Orb Factory Limited, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 31, 2010. 2/4/2010 (Price: $19.99; Age: 5 and up) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hi-Tec Art Sketch Jr by HI-TEC ART LLC
The Sketch Jr is Hi-Tec Art LLC's most versatile version of Hi-Tec Art. It runs on three AA batteries and is very lightweight and portable. There are three versions of this toy: Camo for boys, Flower Power for girls, and Games for kids of all ages. "The technology is brand new, the possibilities are endless, and kids absolutely love bringing light to their art!" Roy Smith, CEO, Hi-Tec Art, LLC, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 5, 2010. 2/4/2010 (Price: $29.95; Age: 6 and up) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Classic Art Caddy by ORGANIZED KIDS
This is a classic old-school wood caddy made to help kids keep their art supplies organized. Each caddy can be customized with the name of the child in the color of their choosing. It is offered in a clear finish or stained Mahogany and comes fully stocked with crayons, markers, pencils, finger paints, scissors, glue, water color paints, modeling clay, construction paper and a doodle pad. A tool box version is also offered, and includes a hammer, pliers, screwdrivers and more. Launch date: February 14, 2010. 2/4/2010 (Price: $55.00; Age: 3 to 11) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fridge Artist Magnetic Colors by FRIDGE ARTIST LLC
Fridge Artist Magnetic Colors are small (1/4"x1/4") colored magnet tiles. Each Magnetic Colors kit contains over 2300 magnetic tiles (192 magnetic tiles of each color) in 12 fun, food-inspired colors. Make art with these tiles with the refrigerator as the easel. 2/4/2010 (Price: $19.95; Age: 6 and up) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Max's Mud™ Natural Sculpting Dough by MAX'S MUD
This fragrance-free natural sculpting dough is certified organic and certified gluten free. Packaged in recyclable and reusable containers, the naturally anti-microbial dough is made in the USA. It comes in brown, white, yellow, red, orange, purple, blue and green. ( Watch Video) 1/29/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mama K's Cardamom Scented Play Clay by MAMA MADE IT LLC
Cardamom is used in aromatherapy to awaken the senses and refresh the mind. 100% natural and gluten free. Comes in a re-usable recyclable PP tub with a hinged lid so the lid won't be lost. Warning: Choking hazard. For children ages 3 and up. 1/28/2010 (Price: $4.99; Age: 3 and up) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Boat Ride Sketchbook by eeBoo corp.
This spiral-bound book with 60 pages of unlined sketch paper is the perfect place to create. The 7” by 9” notebook features a whimsical illustration on the front, and eeBoo offers other art items to match, such as colored pencil sets and journals.
— “Eeboo drawing pads have been a big hit. Every time we get them in, they are gone immediately; good quality and good price,” said Casey Sartain, buyer for Tutoring Toy in Salt Lake City, Utah, during a January 2010 survey of best-selling art items. 1/28/2010 (Price: $5.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Scratch Magic Scratch & Sparkle® Deluxe Kit by SCRATCH-ART CO., INC.
With the Scratch & Sparkle Deluxe Kit, kids can illuminate plain black scratch paper with multitudes of glittering designs.  Using the included stylus to gently scratch off the coating, a child's drawing reveals the multicolored, metallic surface underneath. The kit contains 16 sheets of Scratch Magic paper, a stencil with more than 30 shapes, two styluses with different points, and three easel frames for displaying artwork.
— “A really good seller every day is Scratch Art,” David Hesel, owner of The Toy Shop of Concord in Concord, Mass., told TDmonthly in a January 2010 survey of best-selling crafts items. 1/28/2010 (Price: $15.99; Age: 3 and up) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shrinky Dinks Pirates by ALEX-PANLINE USA INC.

This mini kit comes with pre-printed, pre-punched Shrinky Dinks plastic pieces ready to color and shrink. Colored pencils are included for kids to personalize their pirates however they see fit. Once colored, parents just pop them in the oven and watch them shrink to pint-sized versions of their former selves, perfect for embellishments, charms, tiny play figures and more.
— Three of 48 retailers surveyed by TDmonthly in January 2010 listed Shrinky Dinks as their top-selling arts and crafts items. 1/28/2010 (Price: $5.10; Age: 5 and up) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Do-A-Dot Art! Markers – 5-Pack Fluorescent by DO-A-DOT ART!
Do-A-Dot Art Markers combine the ease of a marker, the bright color of paints, and the fun of a stamp into a low-mess art supply that appeals to a wide range of ages.  A gentle squeeze moistens the circular sponge tip with paint.  Kids can create free-form works of impressionist art by stamping dots of paint on paper, or use this technique to fill in special coloring books designed for Do-A-Dot markers. This pack contains five colors — pink, yellow, orange, green and purple — in 2.5-oz. bottles.
— “Things like Do-A-Dot, which are reasonably inexpensive compared to a $20 to $30 craft kit,” said Chris Kusy, owner of Rhyme 'N Reason Toys in Pembroke, Mass., of top-selling arts and crafts items in early 2010.
— Out of 48 retailers who participated in a January 2010 survey of arts and crafts best sellers, five named Do-A-Dot Art Markers. 1/28/2010 (Price: $15.99; Age: 3 and up)

Pop Up Scrapbook by CREATIVITY FOR KIDS
Photographs of a girl's friends, family and self mixed with a little creativity turn this kit into a bright colored, highly personalized scrapbook. Kids can collect and celebrate their favorite memories by creating beautiful pages that retell the story with decorative paper, rhinestones, stickers, and exciting pop-up pieces. The hardcover scrapbook measures 9” x 11.5”.
— “Creativity for Kids Scrapbook kit, that's a good one,” stated David Hesel, owner of The Toy Shop of Concord in Concord, Mass., when asked about his best-selling craft items in early 2010.
— Greg Larson, owner of Larson's Toys and Games in Columbus, Ohio, told TDmonthly Creativity for Kids supplies his best selling craft items. “The whole new line from Creativity for Kids, we got it in in September [2009] and it’s been doing very well.”
— Twenty-five percent of 48 retailers surveyed in January 2010 named Creativity for Kids as their top-selling craft line. 1/28/2010 (Price: $24.99; Age: 7 and up) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kitty Egg Crayon Set by KITTY BABY LOVE
These little cuties have been individually custom-molded from nontoxic wax crayons. Their faces are then hand-carved into their egg-shaped bodies, one egg at a time. They are ergonomically shaped for little hands, although they are great for all ages. They stand on their own and come in a half-dozen egg crate. Also sold individually. They measure 1.25" wide x 1.6" high. ( Watch Video) 1/27/2010 (Price: $18.00; Age: 0 and up) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Green Feel Paper Pencil by GOOD FEEL USA
The eco-friendly, Green Feel Paper Pencil prevents environmental degradation by relying on recycled paper rather than wood for production. They are softer than wood and sharpen much more easily. Slippage caused by hand perspiration is much less than with wood pencils due to the absorption properties of the paper pencil body. The 2.4mm lead used is longer lasting and provides an excellent image. Paper pencils do not contain chemical agents harmful to the body. The attractive design comes in several pastel covers. Pencil bodies can be custom-embossed with your logo or message. Attractive bulk packaging is ideal for corporate gifts and giveaways. ( Watch Video) 1/14/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fashion Angels Design a Heavenly Wedding Wardrobe by FASHION ANGELS
Girls get to design their dream wedding wardrobe for four Fashion Angels paper dolls. The kit includes clothing patterns, fabric, glitter, gems, buttons, appliques, and more to make fabulous wedding attire. "Most young girls dream about their wedding they will have some day — this kit will help them have control and think outside the box of what wedding dresses and tuxedos can look like. They can just have fun and even be silly with it. The best part is, on all of our Design a Heavenly Wardrobes, we are able to lower the wholesale cost in 2010!" Sarah Koth, PR Coordinator, Fahion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010. 1/14/2010 (Price: $16.99; Age: 8 and up) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ArtLab Itty Bitty Pizzeria by SMARTLAB TOYS
These miniature kits are packed full of creativity. All components are food grade and dishwasher safe. Launch date: April 2010. 12/28/2009 (Price: $9.99; Age: 8 and up) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dynasty Face Painting Brush Sets by FM BRUSH COMPANY
The Dynasty Face Painting Assortment offers acrylic handled brushes with bright neon-colored filament. It comes with kid-friendly packaging with face painting suggestions included. "Face painting is the big buzz word for every tiny tot's party, be it Birthday Halloween or Religious. Today's parent is watching his/her budget and in doing that, is turning to the Internet to find fun and fast ideas to make their child's party unique. ... All they need is a little imagination and a little material from the local craft/variety store," Veronica Towey, Director of Marketing, FM Brush Company, told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2009. 12/16/2009 (Price: $5.99; Age: 10 and up) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Aroma Dough Splat Mat Set by AROMA DOUGH INC.
This kit includes four assorted tubs of gluten-free Aroma Dough play dough, three cookie cutters in bright colors, a rolling pin and an 11" x 17" Splat Mat to be used as a surface for molding and creative play. 12/15/2009 (Price: $25.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ferby Pencil by LYRA USA
The Ferby giant coloured pencil with a wood-sealed end is 12 cm long. The strongly pigmented colour lead with a diameter of 6.25 mm is highly break resistant. The unique shape of the pencil is a round triangular that suits the writing hand . It reduces muscular strain and provides ease in writing and drawing. Particularly small hands, left-handed people and those with weak muscles gain comfort and ease from the comfort grip. A maximum of pigments, the wipe and water resistant lead and the high break resistance guarantee highest quality. ( Watch Video) 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Beeswax Modeling Compound by STOCKMAR
This set of modeling slabs is made of beeswax that never dries out. Children simply warm the colored slabs in their hands to soften it to the consistency they wish and form whatever their imaginations direct. ( Watch Video) 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sno-Paint Sno-Art Kit by CADACO INC.
This creative kit lets kids draw in the snow. It includes two colors of crayon that can be filled with warm water to squeeze designs onto the snow.
— "The Sno-Paint Kits, from Cadaco," are a best seller at Scalliwag Toys in Belleville, ON, Richard Belanger told TDmonthly in late fall 2009. "As soon as it comes in, it goes out." 12/3/2009 (Price: $15.99; Age: 5 and up) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rock Tumbler by NSI INTERNATIONAL INC.
Heavy duty rock tumbler changes rough stones into beautiful, high-luster semi-precious gemstones. Make jewelry with settings included in this set. U.L. Listed. ( Watch Video) 11/25/2009 (Price: $33.98; Age: 10 and up) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Giant Gift Box - Safari by HAMA - MALTE HAANING PLASTIC AS
Children fill in animal templates with colored beads, then mom or dad irons them to fuse the beads together to make a permanent toy. ( Watch Video) 11/25/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Daisy Crayon by CRAZYOLEEZ
Crazyoleez blend various colors of crayon into a single decorative shape, for a distinctive artistic experience while coloring. Other shapes and sizes are available. 11/24/2009 (Price: $3.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jacquard Products - Jewel Tone Tie Dye Kits by JACQUARD PRODUCTS/RUPERT, GIBBON & SPIDER, INC.
This series of Tie Dye kits offer the user an assortment of colors for creating beautiful two-tone dyed pieces. This type of tie dye is popular in the fashion world today and results in a sophisticated look. Instructions include many variations of 3 tie dye patterns. Each kit contains two applicator bottles with colors chosen to specifically complement each other, soda ash, gloves, rubber bands and written instructions. For two shirts. Available Jewel Tones include Amber, Amethyst, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, and Topaz. Launch Date: January 2010. 11/19/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

PlayFoam Mini Single by EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS INC.
Each single-color mini pack is designed to introduce kids to the texture and possibilities of PlayFoam. The collection includes six colors, which may be used as party gifts or stocking stuffers.
— PlayFoam small bricks have been consistent best sellers for the last two years at The Parent-Teacher Store & Toys Too in Louisville, Ky., Owner Kimberly Kopatz told TDmonthly in fall 2009. 11/9/2009 (Price: $2.99; Age: 3 and up) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Moon Sand - Amusement Park by SPIN MASTER TOYS
Somewhere between sand and clay in texture, Moon Sand can be molded, shaped and squished. It never dries out so kids can re-shape it and play with it time and time again. With this kit, kids use molds to create amusement park stands, children and bumper cars. There's even a roller coaster and spinning jet ride. When play is finished, everything fits inside the snap-shut carrying case. It comes with three 10-oz. bags of moldable Moon Sand (colors may vary). ( Watch Video) 11/6/2009 (Price: $34.99; Age: 3 to 7) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Secret Message Bead Kit by BEAD THE MESSAGE
This patent-pending kit of nearly 1,000 beads features various colors that each represent a letter, number and space, so that kids can create bracelets and other accessories with their own secret messages to be decoded. The kit also includes 15 yards of elastic plus 20 decoder cards with instructions. About 15 customized Bead the Message beads are provided to represent the beginning of a message project. ( Watch Video) 10/30/2009 (Price: $19.99; Age: 4 to 14) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Crayola Beginnings Washable Color Me a Song by CRAYOLA LLC
This product is designed to teach children about music as well as art. As a child colors, music is played that matches the strokes of the crayon in speed. There's salsa, swing, country or rock tunes, plus toddlers can add layers of trumpet, guitar, piano and drums over the music. 10/29/2009 (Price: $24.99; Age: 2 and up) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fuzzimal Puppies by KLUTZ
Kids can make five shaggy canines with this kit that includes pipe cleaners, novelty yarn and materials for decoration, as well as instructions, style and grooming tips, and punch-out dog carriers. The book was written by Theresa Hutnick and Megan Smith.
— When asked about the best-selling arts and crafts items in her store, Amy Barrett, owner of Lasso the Moon Wonderful Toys in Helena, Mont., told TDmonthly, “Klutz books are definitely up there.”
— “All of the Klutz kits do really well,” said Julie Vaughan, manager of Village Toy Shop in North Easton, Mass., when asked of their top selling craft kits in January 2010.
— “Klutz books are still really, really popular,” said Steve Ellerhoff, manager of Finnegan's Toys and Gifts in Portland, Ore. Ellerhoff was one of five retailers, out of 48, who listed Klutz as their top-selling craft supplier at the beginning of 2010. 10/28/2009 (Price: $16.95; Age: 8 and up)

My Very Own Castle™ by PHARMTEC CORP.
Medieval play has never been more fun. Children can play as prince or princess, queen or king, and even pirate with their own huge castle. My Very Own Castle™ is a single-piece, cardboard castle that is pre-assembled and can quickly expanded for play and folded up for storage when not in use. The castle features a bright white interior and exterior for coloring fun, as well as doors and windows. Fully expanded, the playhouse measures 44" long, 28" wide, and 28.5" tall. 10/26/2009 (Age: 3 and up) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Get Creative by beeposh
This book was designed to spark up creativity and inspire kids' imagination. It features 40 fun-filled pages with amazing ideas for arts and crafts projects and adventurous writing challenges. It's lavishly illustrated with full-color photos and drawings. ( Watch Video) 10/19/2009 (Price: $10.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rainbow Pack by WIKKI STIX
With 24 sticks in a rainbow of colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple), kids can construct shapes and figures without the use of glue or other materials. Each Wikki Stix is 8” long.
- Sallie Kashiwa, owner of Timbuk Toys in Denver, told TDmonthly in late summer 2009 that her store sells about 80 Wikki Stix sets per month.
— Wikki Stix have been consistent best sellers for the last two years at The Parent-Teacher Store & Toys Too in Louisville, Ky., Owner Kimberly Kopatz told TDmonthly in fall 2009. 9/30/2009 (Price: $3.25) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Disney Painted Pottery by JANLYNN CORP.
Paint beautiful glittery wings on this Tinker Bell Pottery figurine and join her and her fairy friends in their adventures in Pixie Hollow! This Real Pottery figure is ready to paint and display. Each kit contains a ceramic Tinker Bell figurine, non-toxic paints, glitter paint varnish, paintbrush and instruction leaflet. ©DISNEY 9/25/2009 (Price: $9.99; Age: 5 and up) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

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