Below are some of the products from DIMENSIONS/PERLER TDmonthly has reviewed.

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What is It?
Learn a Craft: Needlepoint comes with a needle, wool yarn, cotton thread, a seven-count plastic canvas and easy instructions that allow beginners to make cute and fuzzy designs.

What We Thought
This kit gives kids who aren’t ready to start on a quilt the chance to create a small piece of needlepoint art while learning concentration, patience and creativity.

Why They’ll Want It
Needlepoint is an enduring American craft, and this kit is an affordable introduction to the art.

--Nancy Tan

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What Is It?
Pencil Works is a color-by-number product that allows children to experiment with mixing colors by following the numbers on the guide chart provided. The kit comes with a set of 12 coloring pencils, pencil sharpener and pre-marked picture.

What We Thought
Through the easy-to-follow chart, little artists can achieve a professional-looking result while learning about color interaction.

Why They’ll Want It
Dimensions (ToyDirectory, ToyShow)takes the guesswork out of discerning what to draw and allows children to focus on coloring itself.

--Nancy Tan

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What is It?
Paint Works gives children eight different colors to brush into precise numbered zones to create the picture provided.

What We Thought
The convenient packaging allows children to experiment with mixing different colors for certain areas of painting, and the aquatic life composition is dynamic and kid-friendly.

Why They’ll Want It
Creatively minded kids will be drawn to Paint Works’ compositions for the chance to create a professional-looking painting.

--Nancy Tan

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What is It?
Glass Art comes with four different colors, a glass template, eye droplet and materials to create a beautiful wind chime. Parents must provide aluminum foil, paper towels, cotton swabs, a cup of water, straight pins and toothpicks.

What We Thought
Glass Art makes a craft project accessible to even the youngest artist. Children can create a piece of real artwork, while learning patience, concentration and precision.

Why They’ll Want It
Glass Art will not only entertain kids, it will give their parents a piece of childhood to be cherished for years to come.

--Nancy Tan

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