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

Sticky Mosaics ® Singles - Clown Fish by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Sticky Mosaics bring the fun and excitement of mosaic art home. This individually packaged design of a Clown Fish includes more than 400 peel and stick tiles in 12 assorted colors and styles for mosaic creation. 7/9/2010 (Price: $5.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Magnetic Mosaics ® Kids Magnetic Art Kit by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Sticky Mosaics bring the fun and excitement of mosaic art home. Package includes black and white numbered templates for preschoolers to create any of 20 fun designs with the 600 half-inch magnetic foam cubes. The cubes are easy to handle and the large easel can be flipped into either portrait or landscape orientations.

Features:

•  600 Magnetic Foam Cubes
•  20 Reusable Templates
•  12” x 17” Easel
•  Convenient Easel Stand

Awards: 2008, Learning Express Best Preschool Toy Award 7/9/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Magnetic Mosaics ® Metal Magnetic Art Kit by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Kids can design sparkling mosaics using the metallic foam magnets of Magnetic Mosaics Metal. The package includes peel and stick tile sheets in seven assorted colors and styles. The tiles are reusable and easy to store with the provided bags.

Features:
    * 2100 metallic foam magnets
    * 12” square playing surface
    * Four reusable templates
    * Seven zip-lock storage bags
    * Colorful creative ideas poster 7/8/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mosaica™ Magnetic Art Kit by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

From ancient Greece and Rome to modern times, artists have been using simple tile sets to create beautiful and intriguing patterns. Using only 64 square tiles, Mosaica unlocks hidden creativity and inspires the creation of colorful works of art.
Features:
    * 64 colorful 3/4” square tiles
    * Insert with suggested patterns
    * Magnetically receptive play surface 7/8/2010 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My First Picture Maker Magnetic Art Kit by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Designed for young mosaic artists, My First Picture Maker allows children to create sparkling mosaics through following numbers or colored symbols.
Features:
    * 300 magnetic 5/8” square tiles
    * 12” square playing surface
    * 10 reusable templates 7/8/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Magnetic Color Cubes® by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Magnetic Color Cubes is a pocket-sized set of half-inch wooden cubes in lustrous colors allow the creative edge to flourish.
Features:
    * 100 colorful magnetic hardwood cubes
    * Travel tin and suggested patterns
    * No assembly required 7/8/2010 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sticky Mosaics ® Original Line - Fairy Tales by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Sticky Mosaics bring the fun and excitement of mosaic art home. The Fairy Tales package includes peel and stick tile sheets in 14 assorted colors and styles, used to create four designs featuring Humpty Dumpty, the Tortoise and the Hare, Little Red Riding Hood, and the Ugly Duckling. 7/8/2010 (Price: $17.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sticky Mosaics ® Original Line - Fairies by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Sticky Mosaics bring the fun and excitement of mosaic art home. The Fairies package includes peel and stick tile sheets in 12 assorted colors and styles, used to create four projects featuring fairies. 7/8/2010 (Price: $17.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sticky Mosaics ® Original Line - Unicorns & Ponies by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Sticky Mosaics bring the fun and excitement of mosaic art home. The Unicorns & Ponies kit includes 11 sheets of peel and stick tiles in assorted colors, used to create four projects featuring beautiful ponies and sparkling unicorns. 7/8/2010 (Price: $17.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My First Sticky Mosaics® Circus by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

My First Sticky Mosaics bring the fun and excitement of mosaic art to preschoolers. Package includes seven sheets of peel and stick tiles in assorted colors to create up to five circus-themed projects: Trapeze Monkey, Circus Clown, Ferris Wheel, Big Tent, and Carousel Horse. 7/8/2010 (Price: $10.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My First Sticky Mosaics® Tea Party by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

My First Sticky Mosaics bring the fun and excitement of mosaic art to preschoolers. Package includes seven sheets of peel and stick tiles in assorted colors to create five mosaic projects. 7/8/2010 (Price: $10.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Klutz Glossy Bands by KLUTZ

The Klutz Glossy Bands book kit lets kids make their very own durable rubbery jewelry. The kit includes four tubes of non-toxic, acrylic gel. Kids can follow the instructions to squeeze and swirl the gel into beautiful patterns that turn into one-of-a-kind bracelets.
— Deal Seeking Mom Tara Kuczykowski declared, “If your child is into the Silly Bandz craze, he or she is sure to love making Glossy Bands!”
— Jennifer of 5 Minutes for Mom reported that her 11-year-old daughter “loved this kit, and it’s something she could do on her own, without help or hovering from me.” Jennifer liked that the Klutz Glossy Bands book “provided enough instruction to get her started, and enough leeway for her creativity to grow and her to try new things on her own.”
— Jo-Lynne of Musings of a Housewife gave the book to her daughter, who spent several days making bracelets. Her daughter’s love for the kit led Jo-Lynne to call the Glossy Bands Book “the perfect birthday gift for your craft-obsessed little girl.” 7/7/2010 (Price: $19.95)

In the Garden Clear Stamp Set by JANLYNN CORP.

This designer clear In the Garden stamp set designed by Max & Lucy includes 12 flower and garden inspired stamps to add a touch of nature to card, paper and craft projects. Made from a non- yellowing clear silicone, Janlynn's Designer Clear stamps are easy to use. Simply peel the stamp from the protective backer and stick to a Designer Clear acrylic block, sold separately. 7/7/2010 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pets Clear Stamp Set by JANLYNN CORP.

This Designer Clear Pets stamp set designed by Max & Lucy includes 11 pet inspired stamps. Made from a non- yellowing clear silicone, Designer Clear stamps are easy to use. Simply peel the stamp from the protective backer and stick to a Designer Clear acrylic block, sold separately. 7/7/2010 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Butterflies & More Clear Stamp Set by JANLYNN CORP.

The Designer Clear Butterflies & More stamp set designed by Tara Reed Designs includes 22 stamps to mix & match to create beautiful card, paper and craft projects. Made from a non-yellowing clear silicone, Designer Clear stamps are easy to use. Simply peel the stamp from the protective backer and stick to a Designer Clear acrylic block, sold separately. 7/7/2010 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tee Juice Fabric Art Markers Class Packs PEN1KIT by JACQUARD PRODUCTS

Recommended for up to 30 individuals, Tee Juice Fabric Art Marker Class Packs are designed to bring students and teachers all of the fun and unlimited creativity of Tee Juice Fabric Art Markers in affordably-priced quantities suitable for group projects. These versatile markers can be used to create designs on clothing, shoes, linens, canvas bags and more. Simply draw, let dry and heat set with an iron. The PEN1KIT contains broad tip fabric art markers in yellow, red, blue, black, purple, green and brown. 7/2/2010 (Price: $58.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Marbling Class Pack by JACQUARD PRODUCTS

The art of marbling paper has been historically associated with the craft of bookbinding. The technique of marbling involves creating a multi-colored pattern of paint that floats on the surface of a gel-like medium. Paper or fabric is then laid on the surface to pick up the floating paint and transfer the design. This pack allows students to create elegant patterns on fabric or paper. The pack comes with: eight (2 oz.) bottles of Jacquard Marbling Colors, alum for treating the paper or fabric), methocel, cotton fabric (two yards of 61" cotton sheeting), eight droppers for applying paint and easy-to-follow instructions. 7/2/2010 (Price: $59.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dye-Na-Flow Class Pack by JACQUARD PRODUCTS

Dye-Na-Flow is a highly-concentrated, free-flowing, non-toxic fabric paint that simulates dye; it is designed for use both natural and synthetic fabrics. The colors remain soft and colorfast after heat setting with an iron. This flexible Class Pack contains all the supplies needed to do hundreds of fabric painting projects; it comes with: 30 ( 2.25 oz.) bottles of fabric paint, water-based resist, silk salt, 24 0.6" bamboo brushes, six resist applicator bottles with #7 applicator tips, five plastic droppers and easy-to-follow instructions. 7/2/2010 (Price: $59.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Silk Painting Class Pack by JACQUARD PRODUCTS

The Silk Painting Class Pack is an all-in-one, project-based kit to introduce up to 30 students to the beauty of painting on silk with dyes. This Class Pack includes: 30 pre-stretched (9.5" diameter) silk hoops, five (2 oz.) bottles of silk dye (yellow, red, blue, black, and brown sienna), water-based resist, silk salt, six resist applicator bottles with #7 applicator tips and 30 0.6" bamboo brushes, easy-to-follow instructions. These hoops make excellent wall art or sun catchers to hang in windows. 7/2/2010 (Price: $99.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Make Your Own Pop-Up Books by CREATIVITY FOR KIDS

This set includes two high-quality hardcover pop-up books (8.5"L x 8.5"W and 6.25"L x 6.25"W), stickers, eight markers and pop-up designs. Just add drawings, photographs and imagination. Illustrated instructions include story starter ideas and step-by-step pop-up ideas. 6/30/2010 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shrinky Dinks Nature Doodles Charm Bracelet Kit by JOOBLI STUDIO

This craft activity kit enables kids and adults to create handmade bag tags, key chains and more. Shrinky Dinks is a shrinking plastic that users can draw on, color in, cut out, and bake in an oven to create all kinds of crafty items such as jewelry, bag tags, charms, magnets and ornaments. ( Watch Video) 6/29/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hello Kitty Paint Your Own Bank Kit by SANRIO

Young artists can personalize this Hello Kitty bank using the included five paint colors and easy-to-follow instructions. 6/25/2010 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ARTastic!: 200+ Art Smart Activities by OWLKIDS

With more than 200 drawing and coloring activities, ARTastic! is designed to fuel kids' creativity, teach them drawing basics, and inspire their minds. Kids will complete pictures by adding their own creations, learn to draw simple images themselves, explore different colors and more. "High production values mean kids can use whichever scribbling or coloring medium they choose," Kendal Gerard, Marketing Associate, Owlkids, told TDmonthly. 6/25/2010 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

I Can Make That!: Fantastic Crafts for Kids by OWLKIDS

This collection for kids who are just developing craft skills shows readers how to transform common household materials into costumes, puppets, toys, games and more. The book contains simple step-by-step instructions and photographs. "I Can Make That! consolidates the 5 books in the original I Can Make... series so this is the ultimate treasure trove of art ideas for crafty kids," Owlkids Marketing Associate Kendal Gerard told TDmonthly. 6/25/2010 (Price: $16.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

It's All Fun and Games: 230 Activities for the Whole Family! by OWLKIDS

It's All Fun and Games contains more than 230 activities from crafts to magic tricks to outdoor activities. The activities are color coded by type, so kids can easily find exactly what they are looking for. Each activity lists the materials needed, the object of the game and the number of players required, along with easy-to-understand instructions and fun visuals. 6/25/2010 (Price: $26.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]