TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Arts & Crafts Product Category

Glitter Tattoo Party In A Box - Princess + Hearts by GLIMMER BODY ART LLC

This fun kit includes 4 colors of Body Glitter (2.8 g/0.10 oz); 1 Body Glue (3 ml / 0.10 fl oz); 12 3"x2" Self Adhesive Stencils; 2 pc. brush set; Instruction/Care Card.
— Barb Stine, owner of Toys on the Square in Hershey, Pa., told TDmonthly in a December 2013 survey that tattoos are one of their best-selling Halloween toys.

Where to buy:
NORTH WEST 10/4/2012 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Create with Maisy by CANDLEWICK PRESS

Why does Maisy keep a Big Box of Everything, filled with glitter, sequins, foil, stickers, paint, brushes, paper, and tons more stuff? Because she loves to make things. Children as young as two will be thrilled to follow her lead, thanks to a brand-new Maisy format featuring both familiar illustrations and photographs by Lucy Cousins. Here are crystal-clear steps for creating seventeen simple crafts, highlighted by photos of the end result. Enjoy making things from painted pebbles to paper lanterns, food collages to feathered masks, and wax-relief paintings to wonderful vegetable animals. As spectacular looking as it is hands-on, here is an activity book sure to please parents as much as it does Maisy’s little fans. Launch date: September 2012. 10/1/2012 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

MoshiMoshiKawaii: Strawberry Princess Moshi's Activity Book by CANDLEWICK PRESS

Moshi love to dress up and love to be seen. At first glance, all Moshi look the same - but look again, and you’ll see they’re all different. In these activity books, help Strawberry Moshi and her friends do puzzles and activities like: search and find coloring, spot the difference, mazes, connect the dots, design your own Moshi, and a page of more than twenty stickers. Launch date: August 2012. 10/1/2012 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

MoshiMoshiKawaii: Strawberry Moshi's Activity Book by CANDLEWICK PRESS

Moshi love to dress up and love to be seen. At first glance, all Moshi look the same - but look again, and you’ll see they’re all different. In these activity books, help Strawberry Moshi and her friends do puzzles and activities like: search and find coloring, spot the difference, mazes, connect the dots, design your own Moshi, and a page of more than twenty stickers. Launch date: September 2012. 10/1/2012 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Veggie Tempera Paints by WEE CAN TOO

This is a version of Tempera Paint without any harsh chemicals and always safe for curious mouths. Tempera paints are made with the same organic fruit and vegetable pigments and are a great step up from our Original Naturally Safe Finger Paints. They do not have a tactile texture, but are smooth and silky. Paints come in 2 ounce jars with 4 colors and make over 12 ounces of paint. Paints come in powder form, just add water in a separate container. Caution: Do not add too much water, it can ruin the paint consistency. CPSIA Compliant. Please supervise children at all times when using this product. VEGAN, no wheat, no dairy, no sugar, no preservatives. 9/25/2012 (Price: $30.00)

Veggie Baby Crayons by WEE CAN TOO

Crayons made from edible ingredients, so as always, hand to mouth safe. Don't worry about petroleum or other toxic additives in our crayons...made with organic ingredients: organic fruit and vegetable powders and practically good for you. VEGAN, no wheat, no sugar, no preservatives. 9/25/2012 (Price: $11.00)

Veggie Sidewalk Chalk by WEE CAN TOO

Wee ones, decorate the sidewalks...No Lead in this chalk. Safe enough to eat and fun to use. Made with Organic Ingredients. Yes, totally eat-a-ble, VEGAN, no wheat, no sugar, no preservatives, no dairy. Chalk is thick and perfect for baby to hold. Comes in 5 organic colors:  Green, Yellow, Orange, Pink & Purple.
— As of 09/25/2012 this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2 reviews on Amazon.com. 9/25/2012 (Price: $12.00)

Elf on the Shelf Coloring Book with Stickers by CCA and B LLC

This brand new An Elf’s Story ™ 50 page coloring book features scenes from the holiday special, including characters like Chippey, Snowflake, Wordsworth, Zart, Santa Claus, and the entire McTuttle clan. Also includes stickers. 9/21/2012 (Price: $3.99)

Gelarti Designer Studio by Moose Enterprise

The Gelarti Designer Studio allows kids to make a fun and colorful world on their walls using paint pens, glitter and 3-D accessories. Kids simply place a sticker sheet onto the turn table making sure the edges are underneath the tabs and gently squeeze the Gelarti paint pen to create and color their sticker. Kids can also create different effects with the marbling tool. Blend two colors together or create beautiful swirls. Once they have finished painting their sticker they can add 3D accessories. Leave to dry for at least 6 hours, or for best results overnight. Once completely dry, peel off the backing sheet and apply to smooth, clean surfaces. When kids want to move your Gelarti sticker, peel off and place it somewhere else. When kids have finished using the designer studio they can simply close the lid and take their studio with them. Launch date: 2012. 9/19/2012 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wearables Bi-Plane by KID CONSTRUCTIONS

Each Wearables Stunt Plane comes complete with shoulder straps, propeller fasteners and printed, precut corrugated pieces children to decorate and then construct into a wearable-sized 3-D bi-plane. 9/18/2012 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Papertronics Lunar Landers by SPARKLE LABS

Papertronics are paper toys with paper electronic circuits in them. The Lunar Landers come in a pack of three. Spaceboy, Alien Girl and Tabula Rasa. Tabula Rasa is blank and can be designed by the user.Turn them into a cool night light, party lights or fun additions to a room or desk. When the spaceships are put in their landers one way, they light up. Turn them another way and they are off. Kids fold them themselves- they come pre-cut. Fun DIY with paper and electronics. Follow along with the instructional video. Launch date: August 2010. 9/17/2012 (Price: $18.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

3lb Art-Time Dough by SARGENT ART INC.

Pliable, Non-Toxic & reusable dough. Available in full range of colors: Yellow02, Orange14, Red20, Pink29, Violet42, Blue50, Turquoise61, Green66, LimeGreen79, White96. Packed in easy store container. Launch date: 2012. 9/17/2012 (Price: $8.21) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wood Chuck by MAXIM ENTERPRISE INC.

Whether kids are into super heroes, zombies, princesses, robots, or anything else they can think up, our Wood Chuck is the perfect medium to bring their creation to life. Complete with paints and a brush all kids need is an idea and they're off and running. 9/17/2012 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

MasterKitz - The Red Studio by Henri Matisse by KIDZAW INC

Matisse's Red Studio was a breakthrough in modern art with its flood of vibrant red color and white sketch lines. The different perspectives Matisse used have been studied and debated by artists since the painting first debuted in 1911. The Red Studio Master Kitz includes all the tools children need to create their own masterpiece along with learning materials to deepen  their understanding of the Red Studio and its impact on modern art. Each Red Studio Mater Kitz includes: A sturdy, re-usable art tool box with magnetic closures; 1 re-usable stencil; 2 pieces of high quality art paper; 2 sticker sheets; 1 acrylic paint; 1 oil pastel; 1 foam brush; Fun, easy-to-understand Matisse learning materials; Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions.
— Rebecca Goblish, owner of Picayune Toys in Dunwoody, Ga., told TDmonthly in a May 2013 survey that Snap Circuits are one of their best-selling activity kits. 9/17/2012 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

4M Paper Making Kit by TOYSMITH

This hands on kit includes supplies for kids to recycle and make their own paper. Includes 6"X8" mold and deckle, supplies to make patterned & textured bookmarks, a notebook, and greeting cards. 9/17/2012 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Adventure: Book 1 by MONKEYING AROUND

The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Adventure, (the 17th book in the Greatest Dot-to-Dot series) by David Kalvitis, carries on his tradition of skillfully utilizing dots to create the most amazingly complex and artistic dot-to-dot puzzles to ever hit the market. The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Adventure - Book 1 begins following a guide, an imaginative young boy searching for the missing pieces of a mysterious gift. Together, visitors will navigate challenging puzzles and unearth secret clues to discover new species of dots and spectacular views. The new Adventure Book also contains two triple page foldouts, and one jaw dropping four page foldout with over 2,600 dots, the largest Dot-to-Dot in print to date. Kalvitis' new book also boasts a couple new puzzle styles as well as puzzles that give clues to other puzzles in order to solve them. Because of these interacting puzzles in addition to the new story line (both of which have never been done in an activity book of this type before), The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Adventure Book is even more interactive and exciting than ever before. Contains 39 puzzles. Launch date: 2012. 9/17/2012 (Price: $8.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Red & Silver Heart Stickers by MRS GROSSMANS PAPER CO

These red hearts are decorated with intricate silver designs. Two sheets of stickers come in each pack. 9/17/2012 (Price: $2.20) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fancy Heart Stickers by MRS GROSSMANS PAPER CO

These fancy red and pink heart stickers are all wrapped up in silver streamers. Each pack contains two sheets of stickers. 9/17/2012 (Price: $2.20) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Expressions Valentine Stickers by MRS GROSSMANS PAPER CO

These Valentine Expressions are highlighted with silver reflections, and make a festive addition to gift cards and other craft projects. 9/17/2012 (Price: $2.20) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Love Captions Stickers by MRS GROSSMANS PAPER CO

Here is everything crafters will need to say "I Love You" to their favorite valentine. These colorful phrases in red, pink, purple and silver are a festive way to decorate greeting cards and other projects. 9/17/2012 (Price: $2.20) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Finger Printing Art Set - Dinosaurs by NATURAL PRODUCTS LTD

Each color printed tin contains 10 colored pencils, 10 stamps and 3 inkpads, plus a color 'idea sheet'. Kids press their fingers into the non-toxic ink pads, then stamp their fingertips onto a piece of paper. Kids then can use the included stamps (featuring eyes, dinosaur teeth, and more) and colored pencils to add detail to their prehistoric creations. 9/14/2012 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

E-Z Crafts™ Paint-A-Bank Kits by WOWTOYZ

These unique paint-your-own coin banks encourage artistic skills while creating a keepsake. Each set comes with everything that’s needed: a ceramic coin bank, set of six paints, and an artist quality paint brush.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys 9/11/2012 (Price: $9.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

3D Magic Magna Color by TECH 4 KIDS

Tech 4 Kids has gone back to the drawing board to reinvent the board itself, with a new and unique artistic sensation. Each 3-D Magic creativity station gives kids an innovative designing world to generate a 3-D artwork, allowing them a new way to let their creativity run wild. This product magically transform designs into vibrant 3-D artwork by using the magnetic coloring studio and colorful 3-D Magic Dots. The unique magic dot pens allow children to place the 3-D Magic Dots to color in the stencil design bv either creating a single spot or make trails of multiple dots by running the pen across the screen. When finished, they sweep the dots into the sorter compartment and watch as the dots magically return back into the pens with absolutely no mess.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys 9/11/2012 (Price: $24.99)

Ink 'n' Stamp Animal Prints by HERO ARTS RUBBER STAMPS INC

Stampers of all ages are wild about the new Ink ‘n’ Stamp collection of critters that have left their mark with Animal Print Ink ‘n’ Stamp set. The delightful Ink ‘n’ Stamp tub contains 18 woodblock stamps and one ink pad. All Hero Arts woodblock stamps are made in the USA on sustainably-harvested woodblocks. Conforms to ASTM D-4236.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys 9/11/2012 (Price: $17.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Stunt Squadron by CREATIVITY FOR KIDS

Customize this fleet of 5 durable foam planes with color-in stickers, markers, and metallic accents. The soft but tough foam bodies are easy to assemble and perfect for indoor or outdoor use. Wingspan measures 7". For ages 5 and up.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys, 2012 Dr.Toy Best 20 for $20 9/11/2012 (Price: $18.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]