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

ZipBin Ice Cream Shoppe by NEAT-OH! INTERNATIONAL LLC

When unzipped, ZipBin Ice Cream Shoppe becomes an activity center and messy mat perfect for building Ice Cream creations. When play is done, all the toys can be captured inside. This play set includes four colors of modeling dough and five utensils. It "creates a fun and educational area to play and makes clean up a breeze!" Neat-Oh! International Sales & Marketing Specialist Noah Winterer told TDmonthly. 6/14/2010 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sticky Pixies Wall Art Kit by STICKY PIXIES

Sticky Pixies Wall Art Kit comes with 8" x 10" hardboard-framed fairy wall art and a ribbon to attach it to a wall. The fairy wears a Velcro-attached dress that can be mixed and matched with other Sticky Pixies dresses, one of which is included in a tri-fold hardboard armoire. This armoire holds up to three dresses, as well as fairy crowns and hats that are sold separately. "Sticky Pixies is unique in design and is always interactive," Founder Tyanne Hitchcock of Morgan Evan-Thorne told TDmonthly. 6/4/2010 (Price: $26.00)

CALAFANT Robot by CREATIVE TOYSHOP

Build your own robot from the pre-cut parts and decorate it how you imagine your pefect robot to be. The robot comes with a back-pack, little leg pockets and moving arms. ( Watch Video) 6/3/2010 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

CALAFANT Three Little Pigs by CREATIVE TOYSHOP

This cardboard kit includes everything you need to build three little houses, play with the three piggies and the big bad wolf (included, plus a playmat to set up the houses and figurines, as well as 12 washable, non-toxic markers). 6/3/2010 (Price: $17.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

CALAFANT Mermaid Cove by CREATIVE TOYSHOP

A wonderful craft kit to build and decorate an "underwater" cove with two little mermaids to play. The kit comes in pre-cut, pre-punched pieces that are easy to put together without glue, scissors or any other tools (some parental help is required). 12 non-toxic, washable markers of excellent quality are included, so that you can start decorating right away. Calafant toys are made from 75% recycled material, and they can easily be recycled again once the child outgrows them. 6/3/2010 (Price: $17.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

CraftLace Neon Value Pack by TONER PLASTICS

CfaftLace is flexible, durable plastic making it easy to work with. It can be used for making lanyards, jewelry and other children's crafts. The smooth texture allows it to stay in place with little effort, making it easier for children's hands to maneuver. The cool colors brighten up each design.
— This product is a best seller at Neely's in South L.A. ( Watch Video) 5/28/2010 (Price: $4.25) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hispanic Design Craft Paper by ROYLCO INC

Hispanic is a term that refers to people living in the U. S. who have roots in many Spanish speaking countries. These beautiful collection of patterns each have their own distinctive characteristics. 8½ x 11" (22 x 28 cm). 8 patterns, 32 sheets
— This product is a best seller at Neely's in South L.A. ( Watch Video) 5/28/2010 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Potholders and Other Loopy Projects by KLUTZ

A classic heirloom project, the woven potholder, gets an overhaul in this informational, whimsical book from Klutz. The loom is provided, as well as a generous quantity of cotton-blend loops made specifically for the kit. Projects include potholders, a purse, a picture frame, a chicken and more. Detailed instructions and illustrations are provided.
― “I have a huge Klutz assortment. I really love it because the quality is so good,” said Amy Barrett, owner of Lasso the Moon Wonderful Toys in Helena, Mont., in April 2010.
― “Klutz always sticks out for me, as far as activity kits go,” said Janet Gessner, owner of Deep River Toy Company in Deep River, Conn., of her top-selling activity kits in spring 2010.
― Four of 43 retailers told TDmonthly in April 2010 that Klutz is a top-selling activity line in their stores. 5/26/2010 (Price: $16.95)

Create Your Own: 3 Bitty Books by CREATIVITY FOR KIDS

Measuring 4” x 5” each, the three blank books are packed with markers and sticker accents. Kids create their own stories, photo albums, journals or anything else they can think of. The books are unlined to accommodate any style of contents imaginable.
― Three out of 43 retailers in an April 2010 survey listed Creativity for Kids as their top-selling provider of activity kits and playsets.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010 5/26/2010 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Preschool Activity Packs - Season's Greetings by 1-2-3 PRESCHOOL PROJECTS LLC

The Preschool Activity Pack for uses different textures to create activities. 5/25/2010 (Price: $4.99)

Preschool Activity Pack by 1-2-3 PRESCHOOL PROJECTS LLC

The Preschool Activity Pack uses different textures to create activities. 5/25/2010 (Price: $4.99)

Wooden Stamps by REGENT PRODUCTS CORP.

These wooden stamps are available in two sizes. The large sized stamp measures 2 3/4 x 2 3/4. The medium sized stamp measures 1 1/2 x 2 3/4. Each size comes with 6 assorted designs. 5/21/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Eco Stars Recycled Crayons by INTERNATIONAL ARRIVALS

Eco Stars are 100-percent recycled, star-shaped crayons collected from children across the country by the National Crayon Recycle Program. This set of 10 Eco Stars comes in environmentally friendly packaging made from renewable resources. 5/20/2010 (Price: $9.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

I Can Make Art by CRYSTAL PRODUCTIONS

This 74-minute DVD, featuring six artists with diverse talents and backgrounds, aims to inspire young viewers to make art. Activities use simple materials and techniques for projects including Found Object and 3D Sculptures, Self-Portrait Relief Prints, Abstract Art and Folk Art Paintings, Murals and Stained Glass. 5/20/2010 (Price: $39.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Thanksgiving Adorable Kinders® Paper Doll Set by GRANZA INC.

This 18-piece Thanksgiving set includes eight Adorable Kinders Paper Dolls (four boys and four girls) and eight outfits (two Pilgrim Boy, two Pilgrim Girl, two Indian Boy and two Indian Girl), a glue stick and blunt-tip scissors. The dolls are made of durable, UV-coated card stock and come with a foot stand. They are perforated for easy removal and assembly. 5/17/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shape Builders Stencils by PATHWAYS FOR LEARNING PRODUCTS INC.

Developed by an occupational therapist to improve hand strength and coordination, these stenciling activities are designed to teach the young learner to find the proper shape among similar shapes to develop visual discrimination and visual form constancy. Children will also learn to place the shapes in the correct orientation in order to strengthen visual spatial relationship and closure skills. Working with the stencil encourages good hand strength and bilateral coordination. 5/14/2010 (Price: $10.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Snip It! by PATHWAYS FOR LEARNING PRODUCTS INC.

Snip It! is designed to help young children learn proper scissor skills. Snipping and cutting activities can help develop a child’s eye-hand coordination, adherence to visual boundaries and paper stabilization skills. Awards: 2010 NAPPA Gold. 5/14/2010 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Make-Your-Own Mask Kit by MINDWARE

This kit comes with over 200 pieces, including 10 sturdy mask forms with elastic cords, double-stick tape, pompoms, jewels and fringed paper, plus ready-to-decorate cutouts of hats, glasses, funny lips and more. 5/14/2010 (Price: $19.00)

Alex Art Portfolio by ALEX BRANDS

Kids can store all their art projects in one place. This portfolio has nine expandable pockets and holds papers up to 12" x 18". 5/14/2010 (Price: $17.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jacquard Products – Large Tie Dye Kit by JACQUARD PRODUCTS

The economical, easy-to-use Large Tie Dye Kit dyes up to 15 adult T-shirts; it comes with complete, easy-to-follow instructions and pattern tying guidelines. The kit also includes: red, blue and yellow pre-measured Procion MX dye powder in applicators; an extra applicator bottle for mixing secondary colors; soda ash dye fixer; rubber gloves and rubber bands. 5/13/2010 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jacquard Products - Tee Juice™ Broad Line Markers by JACQUARD PRODUCTS

Fun and practical, Tee Juice Broad Line markers let users make broad, bold strokes yet are soft to the touch. Kids can paint on fabric without the mess and hassle of paintbrushes and open bottles of paint.  Teens can use these markers to express themselves by writing messages or drawing images on t-shirts.  They are great for coloring in large blocks of color when using Fineliner or Medium Point Tee Juice Fabric Marking Pens. The markers come in eight colors, open stock and two boxed sets.

$3.99 (individual markers) and $14.99 (4 marker boxed set) ( Watch Video) 5/13/2010 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sandtastik Party Pack by SANDTASTIK PRODUCTS, INC.

For birthday parties, classroom projects and even fund-raisers. The party pack comes with ten 1 lb. bags of different colored sand and 25 bottles with caps. The Sandtastik Colored Sand included in the Party Pack is blue, black, red, emerald green, mauve, orange, pink, light blue, white and yellow. 5/7/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sandtastik Plaster Mix by SANDTASTIK PRODUCTS, INC.

Sandtastik supplies safe non-toxic colored PlasterMix in 8 different colors including white, yellow, blue, purple, red, brown, orange and green molding PlasterMix. PlasterMix is perfect to use with Plaster Molds, for creating exciting craft projects like handprints or animal paw prints and can even be used as chalk when dried. Available in 1 kg bags, 10 kg bags, and 5 lb bags. Custom Packaging also available. 5/7/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sandkidz Beach Guide by SANDKIDZ.COM

The Sandkidz Beach Guide contains games and crafts for a full day or weekend of beach fun for the whole family. All items come in a vinyl pouch attached to the guide and can be replaced as needed for more beach activities. The Sandkidz Beach Guide was awarded the 2009 "Seal of Excellence" by Creative Child Magazine. Launch date: June 12, 2008. 5/3/2010 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Grasshopper Preschool Prep Kit: Getting Our Hands Ready by GRASSHOPPER INC.

The Grasshopper Preschool Prep Getting Our Hands Ready Kit is packed with playful games and an illustrated guidebook to get children ready for early writing and grasp. Children can feed bugs to Mr.Crunch, play with dozens of reusable stickers, dough stamps, stretchy dough, and more. The Grasshopper guidebook gives parents the tools they need to give their children a head start for school success. Rachel Rudman, President of Grasshopper Inc., told TDmonthly this is "the only product on the market to get kids ready for preschool without electronics and without workbooks ... all fun!"
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010 ( Watch Video) 4/28/2010 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]