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

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][?]

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][?]