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

My Beastly Book of Monsters: 150 Ways to Doodle, Scribble, Color and Draw by OWLKIDS

My Beastly Book of Monsters offers kids the opportunity to scribble, doodle and reconfigure over 150 monstrous creatures. Tie a monster's shoes together, draw a creature that's part monster and part pickle, or scare a monster with a mouse. Each amusing scenario encourages kids to use their imaginations and their budding artistic skills. 6/25/2010 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My Beastly Book of Silly Things: 150 Ways to Doodle, Scribble, Color and Draw by OWLKIDS

My Beastly Book of Silly Things offers young children the opportunity to scribble, doodle, and explore over 150 silly scenarios. Armed with only a pack of crayons or markers, children interpret visual cues and solve funny mix-ups in their own distinctive way. What objects will they throw into the garbage? What's about to be hit by the little man's club? And just what are the silliest things they can think of? The ridiculous possibilities are endless. 6/25/2010 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

mY Design Fluffy Warmers by mY DESIGN

These removable, warm, fluffy inserts fit into mY Design paintable boots. They can also be used as slippers and are machine washable. 6/25/2010 (Price: $13.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

mY Design Paintable Zimbi Shoes by mY DESIGN

This pair of zimbi shoes can be painted and erased again and again. The kit includes a pair of zimbi shoes, six waterproof paints, 32 magical erasing pads, two paint brushes and a mixing palette. 6/25/2010 (Price: $29.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

my design paintable clogs kit by mY DESIGN

With this kit, kids can paint their clogs and erase them to paint them again. The set comes with a pair of clogs, six waterproof paints, 32 erasing pads, two brushes and a mixing palette. 6/25/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Eye Can Art Amate Cut Paper Kit by BLUE ART BOX LLC

With this kit kids can learn about symmetry, then create their own symmetrical cut paper designs. Based on a traditional South American craft, the Amate Cut Paper Kit contains everything needed to make seven cut paper designs, right down to the pencil and glue stick. 6/25/2010 (Price: $19.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Eye Can Art Sumi-e Painting Kit by BLUE ART BOX LLC

With the Sumi-e Painting Kit, kids can paint in the Japanese style with watercolor ink, then stamp their creations with a hand-crafted symbol. The kit contains everything needed to make eight paintings and one scroll painting, along with enough extra ink to print dozens more. Easy-to-follow instructions are also included.
Awards: 2008 Parents Choice Award; 2009 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal 6/25/2010 (Price: $24.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Eye Can Art Wax Drawing kit by BLUE ART BOX LLC

With the Eye Can Art kit, kids can draw a pastel picture or make a collage inside a frame, then melt a layer of wax and draw on top. This wax drawing kit contains everything needed to make two ready-to-hang encaustic artworks, along with easy-to-follow illustrated instructions.
Awards: 2010 A+ Education.com Award 6/25/2010 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Amigurumi Friends: Purse Pals Rosie by LION BRAND YARN

This pre-knit craft kit includes everything needed to make a 7" x 7" Purse Pal with a 30" strap. Simply attach the pre-made parts by stitching them up with yarn supplied. Leaving the top open and adding the strap turns this toy into a purse. Purse Pals are also available in Hamlet the Pig, Millard the Duck and Twitch the Rabbit versions. "It's a kid-friendly craft that spins off of the popular knitted and crocheted amigurumi trend. It allows kids to create their own toy, but doesn't require knitting or crocheting!" Lion Brand Marketing Communications Coordinator Lindsey Shaw told TDmonthly. 6/25/2010 (Price: $7.99)

Miss Brittany's Organic Fun Dough Fun Packs by MISS BRITTANY'S ORGANIC PRESCHOOL FUN DOUGH

Created by a preschool teacher, these play dough gift sets are eco-friendly, organic and American-made by hand. 6/25/2010 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Miss Brittany's Organic Fun Dough Deluxe Gift Set by MISS BRITTANY'S ORGANIC PRESCHOOL FUN DOUGH

This deluxe play dough gift set, created by a preschool teacher, is American-made and non-toxic. The set includes three containers of Miss Brittany's Organic Preschool Fun Dough, a 100-percent organic toddler apron featuring the "Organically Awesome!" logo, a wood rolling pin, and four wooden shape stampers. 6/25/2010 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Amigurumi Friend with Sound by LION BRAND YARN

This pre-knit craft kit includes everything a child needs to make an Amigurumi Friend. Simply attach the pre-made parts, stuff them with fiberfill and stitch them up with yarn supplied. A customizable six-second message on a recordable sound module makes each semi-homemade stuffed animal unique. The kit is available in Coco the Dog, Blossom the Lamb, Rudy the Rectangle, Walle the Koala, Katie the Cat, and Pookie the Panda. 6/18/2010 (Price: $9.99)

Pot Holder Deluxe by HARRISVILLE DESIGNS INC.

With this American-made kit, children can make potholders with 100-percent cotton loops custom made to fit sturdy metal Harrisville looms. The kit comes complete with materials in fresh, bright and vivid colors, and instructions for making six different potholders. Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Product Gold Award; Oppenheim Best Toy Award; ASTRA Best Toy Award Finalist 6/18/2010 (Price: $24.95)

LaQ Headband Part Kit by LaQ USA, Inc.

Snap together pink and white block parts to create a butterfly that can be attached to the LaQ Headband. The Kit includes one headband part and 35 LaQ parts. The Headband Part can also be used with block parts from other LaQ kits to create bunny ears, dog ears, a tiara, silly head pieces, or whatever you can imagine. "LaQ is a snap together construction toy completely unique in how the joint parts connect in various angles so that a child can create geometrical and spherical shapes from toy blocks," Mo Saeki, Overseas Division Manager for YOSHIRITSU CO., LTD, tells TDmonthly. 6/18/2010 (Price: $8.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LaQ Basic 650 by LaQ USA, Inc.

This award-winning, snap-together block allows individuals to make spherical shapes from toy blocks. LaQ Basic 650 is a 650-piece kit consisting of all seven types of LaQ blocks in red, blue, yellow, green, white, and black parts to make 16 interchangeable models. Easy to follow instructions show steps to make an Airplane, Boy, Butterfly, Bulldozer, Christmas Tree, Crawfish, Dog, Ferris Wheel, Formula Car, Helicopter, House, Sailing Ship, Snake, Traffic Light and Tree. 6/16/2010 (Price: $50.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LaQ Hobby Kit Beetle by LaQ USA, Inc.

This award-winning, snap-together block allows individuals to make spherical shapes from toy blocks. LaQ Hobby Kits are 260-piece kits designed to make various interchangeable models. The Hobby Kit Beetle has instructions to make a Beetle, Wood Louse, Spider, Bee, Ant, Butterfly and Ladybug. 6/16/2010 (Price: $23.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LaQ Mini Kit Chameleon by LaQ USA, Inc.

With LaQ, kids can make spherical shapes from toy blocks. LaQ Mini Kits are 175-piece kits designed to make various interchangeable models. The Mini Kit Chameleon has instructions to make a Chameleon, Giant Tortoise, Crocodile, Frog and Japanese Bush Warbler. 6/16/2010 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LaQ Mini Kit Shark by LaQ USA, Inc.

LaQ Mini Kits are 175-piece block sets that can make various interchangeable spherical models. The Mini Kit Shark comes with instructions for building a shark, rhinoceros, elephant, kingfisher and shoebill. 6/16/2010 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Creative Caddie - Art by JONTI-CRAFT INC.

The Creative Caddie has an easy-to-clean Write-n-Wipe adjustable tabletop that can also be easily covered with paper (not included) for art projects. Kids can store supplies in the tray below or in optional bins that can be attached to the sides. The caddie accommodates a 24" paper roll and is available in 21" and 25" sizes.
Awards: GREENGUARD indoor air quality certified. 6/16/2010 (Price: $331.70) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mobile Storage Island by JONTI-CRAFT INC.

This mobile island provides double-sided storage and an easy-to-clean laminate worktop all in one. One side features three roomy shelves while the other side features two shelves and 12 cubbies. The unit is 48" x 29" x 29.5" and is made with KYDZStrong construction, KYDZSafe edges and KYDZTuff finish. The island is available with colored trays, clear trays or without trays.
Awards: GREENGUARD indoor air quality certified. 6/16/2010 (Price: $594.20) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Primary Adjustable Easel by JONTI-CRAFT INC.

This easel is designed for smaller spaces or paper. It comes with a standard hardboard panel, and has optional acrylic, chalkboard and Write-n-Wipe panels. The maple frame is 46" high while the adjustable work panel measures 24" x 24".
Awards: GREENGUARD indoor air quality certified. 6/16/2010 (Price: $135.30) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Paper Rack by JONTI-CRAFT INC.

This mobile paper rack has 14 shelves to store reams of paper up to 19" x 24". It also can double as a drying rack for individual art projects. The unit is made of rich maple and measures 29" x 28" x 49".
Awards: GREENGUARD indoor air quality certified. 6/16/2010 (Price: $331.30) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rainbow Accents® 2 Station Easels by JONTI-CRAFT INC.

The Rainbow Accents 2 Station Easel is designed to foster children's creativity. Write-n-Wipe easel panels come standard with this 25.5" x 20" x 46" easel unit; acrylic and chalkboard panels are optional. Clips and paint trays are included.
Awards: GREENGUARD indoor air quality certified. 6/14/2010 (Price: $354.30) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Instruments of the Orchestra by EUROGRAPHICS INC.

This 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle features more than two dozen instruments used in the classical symphony orchestra, including the saxophone, the tuba and the clarinette. All description are in English, French, Spanish and German. The puzzle measures 26.5" x 19.25", is made from recycled board, recycled paper and vegetable-based ink. 6/14/2010 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

DIY Paint Kit by GLOB LLC

GLOB's do-it-yourself Paint Kit includes everything a child needs to be eco-creative. The paints are made from fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices and organic extracts. This kit contains six scented color packets that make paint when mixed with water. The packets include Lemon Verbena, Tangerine, Pomegranate, Plum Purple, Berry Blue and Basil Green. The kit also comes with six compostable jars with lids and two bamboo vegan brushes, all packaged in a rice paper pouch. "GLOB Natural Blends minimize manufacturing processes to reduce environmental impact," GLOB LLC Founder Ashley Phelps told TDmonthly. 6/14/2010 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]