This product was a 2009 ASTRA Best Toys for Kids Winner — the only costume to win this award in 2009 in the Pretend/Fantasy Play category. The green Dragon side is made with shimmering scales and a yellow dragon tail. The silver Knight side emulates a glittering armor and is embellished with a red and black emblem. The Reversible Dragon/Knight Hood (sold separately) completes the look of this fiery dragon and a feisty knight. "This is a truly unique and high-quality design and it's sold for the specialty market only," Veesha Knight, sales and marketing manager for Creative Education of Canada, Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2009. 10/29/2009
Sold in a matching set of two, these bright pink ponytail holders feature strawberries, in glossy plastic, that are studded with red and green gems for a little extra sparkle. The elastic bands are a matching pink. ― “I sold 60 pieces last month,” Janet Gregory, owner of Over the Rainbow Toy Store in Anchorage, Alaska, told TDmonthly in October 2009 of the Pink Poppy line. ― Of 39 retailers, four listed Pink Poppy as their best-selling line of jewelry and accessory items in fall 2009. 10/27/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
The Ladybug Dress has a black satin ruched top trimmed with a small red satin bow in the center. The red skirt features black dots resembling that of a ladybug. The skirt is lined with a soft lining to prevent scratching and it features 3-layers of stiff tulle to give it full body. This dress is paired with Wings and a Headband (sold separately). 9/21/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
The Bumblebee Dress has a 2-tone ruched satin top trimmed with organza petals for a retro bumblebee effect. The skirt is lined with a soft lining to prevent scratching, and it has 3-tier tulle trimmed with black satin ribbons. Paired with Wings and a Headband (sold separately) this set will have little girls buzzing for more. 9/21/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
Layers of multi-pastel tulle petals, covered with shimmer organza petals. Lycra/spandex velour top with fairy print. Tricot underskirt for comfort, durability and style. 9/17/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
This silver and pink tiara is trimmed with marabou feathers and embellished with pink gemstones. "This tiara is our unique design and it's sold only in the specialty toy market," Veesha Knight, sales and marketing manager for Creative Education of Canada, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. 7/19/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
Pirate Set MSRP: $29.99 Category: Costumes & Accessories Watch Video Now ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24618
The Pirate Set includes panne vest, and a hat made from durable laminated panne. New this year, the set includes the Eye Patch. It comes in black or red. 7/16/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
Fairy Tunic MSRP: $29.99 Age: All Ages Category: Costumes & Accessories Watch Video Now ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24617
This fairy tunic features a bridal satin top with multiple layers of tricot and tulle for the skirt. The fairy tunic is designed to be worn over clothes, and it fastens at the sides with adjustable satin ribbon ties. Trimmed with ribbon roses, this fairy dress is sure to be a hit with any fairies-to-be. It features satin-tie ribbons allow for size flexibility at the waist. It comes in light pink, dark pink, lilac and purple. 7/16/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
The princess heart dress is a very special dress-up piece. The spandex top allows for some stretch, and is finished with a jewel heart design applique in two tones. The straps are elastic, and the skirt is trimmed in tricot. The ruffled tricot skirt with multiple layers creating a full skirt that is as soft as air. 5/5/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
Rose Fairy Dress MSRP: $44.99 Age: 3 and up Category: Costumes & Accessories
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23275
Rose Fairy Dress is a beautifully designed gown suitable for all little princesses and fairies. The skirt has many layers and it’s made of bridal satin, tulle, tricot, and shimmery organza with the top layer gathered in a princess style and garnished with four handcrafted red roses. The stretchy bodice is embellished with five beautiful roses. Launch date: 2009. 4/15/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
Woodland Fairy Dress is a beautifully designed gown with layers of satin lining, tulle, and topping the skirt are shimmery rainbow organza petals. The corset-style stretchy bodice is embellished with golden metallic ribbons and two rainbow organza bows on each shoulder. The shimmery sleeves are designed from rainbow organza and shaped like petals. Launch date: 2009. 4/15/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
Reversible Princess Fairy Cape is made of light pink bridal satin on one side and decorated with a silver princess crown, which is adorned with pink gems. The reversed side is made of a pink glittery spangle and decorated with pink panne set of wings which are adorned with a pink satin ribbon. Launch date: 2009. 4/15/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
Queen Gown MSRP: $29.99 Age: 4 and up Category: Costumes & Accessories
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23271
The Queen Gown showcases a beautiful skirt, which is made of many layers. It has a layer of rose bridal satin underskirt, a layer of lavender tulle to give it full volume, and a layer of magenta organza to give it a flowing effect. The stretchy ruched top is made of magenta satin, and it’s finished with a silver crown which is decorated with silver heart gems. "Our designs are made from the finest available fabrics and sewn to perfection," Veesha Knight, sales and marketing manager for Creative Education of Canada, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. 4/15/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
Queen Cape MSRP: $26.99 Age: 4 and up Category: Pretend Play
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23272
The Queen Cape is made of magenta steamed velour and it’s trimmed with black and white ermine to give it a royal effect. The cape has a hood and it’s tied with a white satin bow. "Our dress-up quality is beyond compare and it's designed to last for generations," Veesha Knight, sales and marketing manager for Creative Education of Canada, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. 4/15/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
Each handcrafted box is shaped like a cupcake and embellished with sequins and pink jewels. "The Jewel Cupcake Boxes are unique in style and design and have a broad age appeal from 3 years old to mature women," Veesha Knight, sales and marketing manager for Creative Education of Canada, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. 4/15/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
Rose Tutu MSRP: $19.50 Category: Costumes & Accessories
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22740
Several layers of pink and purple tulle gather to a flexible elastic waistband to form this light, versatile tutu. Accented with three shiny ribbon roses with petite green leaves, the one-size skirt can be paired with other dresses and bodysuits from Creative Education of Canada, a swimsuit or leotard, or any variety of clothes in a little girl's wardrobe to be part of a fun, creative costume. — “Best sellers are tutus for girls,” Gwen Bowden, manager of Doodlehopper for Kids in Springfield, Va., said to TDmonthly of her top-selling dress up in early 2009. — “Tutus and princess dresses sell best,” said Rosie Morris, manager of Whiz Kids in San Luis Obispo, Calif. 3/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
Made in Canada, the Forest Fairy Dress combines the float and shimmer of organza in the multi-layered petal skirt with the rich textures of crushed panne and satin in the fitted top of the dress. Matching organza petals form poofy cap sleeves at the shoulders, and organza flowers adorn the neckline. — “They last, and the lining underneath is very soft. We've had them for four or five years, and we go through a lot,” said Mike DiAndrea, manager of Hardware Center in Paoli, Pa., of Creative Education of Canada, in early 2009. — “I sell 20 to 30 a month of complete girl's outfits,” said Fred Rosenberg, owner of On the Park in Kingwood, Texas. — “We sell a lot of fairy or princess-oriented dress up,” Kim Emigh, VP of e-commerce at Growing Tree Toys in State College Pa., told TDmonthly about her sales in dress up. 3/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
With one side in crushed velvet and the other shiny satin, this generous hooded cape allows for hours of open-ended role playing and story telling. One the velvet side, the cape depicts a frog on a black background, featuring wide buggy eyes on the top of the hood. The other side is a rich royal blue with a black and silver shield that sports a heraldry-style lion. When flipped around, the frog-hood becomes a prince's crown. Fabrics compliment other items in the line such as crowns, tunics, and decorated form swords to accessorize your child's characters. Launch Date: April 10, 2009. 2/17/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
The Fancy Dancy Skirt (41413) is absolutely gorgeous with layers and layers of soft pink tricot. It is gathered at the waist with a wide satin band and finished with 3 hot pink satin roses. The Fairy Top (28015) is made of ruched light pink satin and finished with a large hot pink rose. Pink Poppy necklace and Ballerina Handbag accessories are sold separately. 11/12/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
This enchanting Medieval Gown (32425) makes little princesses’ fantasies come alive. The gown is made of rose and peony crepe satin, rose panne and silver mesh. The skirt has a stiff crinoline underskirt which gives it fullness and a soft lining to prevent scratching. — Four of 52 retailers told TDmonthly in fall 2008 that costumes from Creative Education of Canada sell well in their stores, in terms of any merchandise related to Halloween. 11/12/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
Sir Gallahad Gold/Red (61575) and Sir Gallahad Silver/Blue (61505) tops are made of soft panne knit with a slight stretch to the fabric with attached hood and sleeves which are covered with a metallic mesh in gold or in silver. The foam swords are available in 3 assorted colors and are soft and safe to play with. 11/12/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
The Knight Set (60063) is made of a laminated silver spangle in a tunic style with elastics attaching the sides for flexibility. The Knight Set comes with a reversible hood, the Knight Glitter Cape and the Crown are sold separately. The Fairy Dress with Wings (34633) is made of a lilac crepe satin ruched top and the skirt is made of layers of tulle and soft lilac tricot. The attached wings are covered with silver sparkle tulle. 11/12/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
As part of Pink Poppy’s extensive line of kid-friendly jewelry and other accessories, this matched set features a necklace and bracelet strung on elastic cord. Pink, magenta and clear beads are centered around a hanging butterfly charm on both pieces. The necklace measures approximately 7.5” long. - “Pink Poppy is a great line. They’re very cute, there’s a lot to choose from, and the price point is really great,” Janet Gregory, owner of Over the Rainbow Toy Store in Anchorage, Alaska, told TDmonthly in early fall 2008. - Four percent of 51 retailers said Pink Poppy was their main jewelry line. 9/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
A bridal satin cape trimmed with gold binding, the Princess Cape is sure to provide imaginative role-play to young aspiring princesses. The cape features a ribbon tie at the neck and the medium size is 30" long. Accessories for the Satin Princess Cape include ribbon tiara, heart slipper, and the Juliette dress. — "Dress-up by Creative Education is some of the best and we do well with those," said Patricia Masing, co-owner of Tree Town Toys in Ann Arbor, Mich., when predicting hot-sellers for young girls for Christmas 2007. 9/6/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
This reversible costume is made from gold metallic knit and black velour. The gold “king” side bears a lion monogram, while the black “knight” side is more subdued. The attached cape is gold metallic knit on one side and red knit on the reverse. The tunic measures 20” from shoulder to hem, and 13” wide when the material is laid flat. The cape is approximately 3’ long. A fabric helmet is also included. — “We have quite an extensive reversible line that has garnered a lot of attention and has sold particularly well,” sales director Reid Campbell of Creative Education of Canada said. 12/6/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
Pretty in Lilac MSRP: $49.25 Category: Costumes & Accessories
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 9441
Made with care and quality materials, this costume provides head-to-toe princess role-play for imaginative young girls. It’s part of Creative Education’s award-winning lineup of quality costumes. — “Creative Education costumes from Canada … are probably the best that are out there,” said Kathleen Tutone, manager of Treehouse Toys in Portsmouth, N.H. — “What I carry is good quality at a really reasonable price,” is how Diane McCullough, manager of Poofberry’s Great Toys and Games in Kennebunk, Me., described the success of Creative Education costumes in her store. — More than a third of retailers surveyed cited Creative Education as one of their best-selling costume lines owing to quality designs and fabrics. 9/21/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
This coat is made from cotton damask with metallic gold trim. The cuffs are trimmed with lace and the jacket has Velcro fasteners at the front. The jabot attaches with Velcro at the neck and is made with layers of lace and satin. The hat is made from laminated panne and decorated with a pirate emblem and metallic gold trim. It’s available in medium and small. Paul Blum of Abracadabra in New York City said that pirate costumes did really well for him in 2005. 1/16/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
The Snow White pinafore reverses to Sleeping Beauty for little girls with lots of imagination. The Snow White side is made with a yellow satin skirt and blue velvet bodice trimmed with fancy gold braid and satin ribbon. The Sleeping Beauty side is made with a satin skirt and an organza bustle trimmed in gold braid and lace. The bodice is made from velvet and satin embellished with fancy gold trims. — “Dress up, mostly princess,” is what grabs little girls’ fancies at Cheeky Monkey Toys in Menlo Park, Calif. — Dress up is hot, agreed Breck Hewitt, co-owner of Dragon’s Toy Box in Seattle. — For girls who need a break from the princess routine, Creative Education also offers fairy, flapper, ballerina and medieval costumes. 1/16/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]