Carefully gliding among the coral, playful dolphins enjoy a swim in their favorite cove. This delightful kit includes 12 colored pencils, a sharpener, printed board and kid-friendly instructions to create this underwater masterpiece. Size: 9" x 12"

Frolicking dolphins are sure to put a smile on your face as you paint this ocean scene. Everything you need is in the kit, including printed canvas board, eight acrylic paints, paint brush and instructions.

It’s easy for your child to make their favorite pets using these shaped pegboards (kitty, puppy, fishy, turtle, and pony). With 5000 beads, this value gift box makes 17 or more projects.

Ready and waiting for another adventure is this adorable pair of pups. Designed for all skill levels, this paint-by-number kit includes a printed canvas board, eight acrylic paints and a paint brush.

With bright colors and contemporary themes, this punch needle kit fits right in with today’s home decorating. It’s super easy and quick to stitch, and designs include florals, critters and inspirational sayings. “Punch Needle by Dimensions puts a new spin on a fun, folk craft that has been around for generations, with bright color and contemporary themes,” Sales Manager Ann Shade at Dimensions told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2007.

For this project, users simply apply a design to the felted purse using unspun wool (roving) and a special felting needle, using a poking motion with the needle to interlock the fibers. Kits include the finished wool felted purse, un-spun wool, cotton thread, beads and/or sequins, transfer paper, a foam block, two felting needles, a beading needle and easy instructions. The project “allows pre-teens and teens to create their own ‘Little Fashion Purse’ at a fraction of the cost while providing hours or creative crafting fun,” Sales Manager Ann Shade at Dimensions told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2007.

This colorful ornament kit offers beads in red, white and two shades of green. These kits make wonderful stocking stuffers and are a great way for kids and adults to have fun and be creative. Each kit contains supplies for two complete ornaments. Lacing is included for easy hanging. Launch date: March 2007.

This trial kit includes 225 brightly colored beads and one pegboard to make a colorful puppy pal. “Priced right at $1.99 retail, these Trial Kits [eight different styles] are a perfect way to introduce kids to Perler Beads and its boundless creativity,” Sales Manager Ann Shade of Perler Beads told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2007.

Girls can transform any item from simple to chic with this assortment of fashionable embroidery transfers that can be applied to clothing, linens, pillows, totes, scarves, purses and more. Each article can be embellished using simple embroidery stitches. Four kits (It’s a Girl Thing, Fun Stuff, Divine Style, and Monograms) are available, and each features more than 30 easy and fun iron-on transfers, a 6” embroidery hoop, mixed colors of thread, a needle, practice fabric and instructions. Launch date: November 1, 2006.

Follow the designs included in this bucket set and create a personal stable of underwater pals. Fish, crabs, dolphins, and turtles are just some of the projects that can be customized by choosing different colors and patterns. The set comes with 8,500 beads and three pegboards — enough materials for children to create 36 of their favorite undersea friends.

Mrs. Ladybug has found the perfect home on this bright flower. You’ll find this punch needle design stitches up quickly to create a fun and funky fashion accent with a touch of flair. Kit includes printed fabric, cotton thread, felt, pin back, and finishing instructions. The punch needle tool and threader are sold separately.