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

Mama K's Sweet Orange Scented Play Clay by MAMA MADE IT LLC

Sweet Orange is used in aromatherapy to treat depression and inspire focus. Beautiful orange colored clay. Comes in a re-usable recyclable PP tub with a hinged lid so the lid won't be lost. Warning: Choking hazard. For children ages 3 and up. 1/28/2010 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mama K's Bergamot Scented Play Clay by MAMA MADE IT LLC

Bergamot is used in aromatherapy to ease anxiety. Beautiful yellow colored clay. Comes in a re-usable recyclable PP tub with a hinged lid so the lid won't be lost. Warning: Choking hazard. For children ages 3 and up. 1/28/2010 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mama K's Lavendar Scented Play Clay by MAMA MADE IT LLC

Lavender is used in aromatherapy, and everyday life! to soothe and create a sense of calm. Beautiful lavender colored clay. Comes in a re-usable recyclable PP tub with a hinged lid so the lid won't be lost. Warning: Choking hazard. For children ages 3 and up. 1/28/2010 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mama K's Lemongrass Scented Play Clay by MAMA MADE IT LLC

Lemongrass is used in aromatherapy to inspire creativity. Beautiful greenish yellow clay. Comes in a re-usable recyclable PP tub with a hinged lid so the lid won't be lost. Warning: Choking hazard. For children ages 3 and up. 1/28/2010 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mama K's Chamomile Scented Play Clay by MAMA MADE IT LLC

Chamomile is used in aromatherapy to calm, soothe, relax and help prepare for sleep. Beautiful night sky colored clay. Comes in a re-usable recyclable PP tub with a hinged lid so the lid won't be lost. Warning: Choking hazard. For children ages 3 and up. 1/28/2010 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mama K's Geranium Scented Play Clay by MAMA MADE IT LLC

Geranium scented play clay. Geranium is used in aromatherapy as a balancing oil. Beautiful rose colored clay. Comes in a re-usable recyclable PP tub with a hinged lid so the lid won't be lost. Warning: Choking hazard. For children ages 3 and up. 1/28/2010 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Boat Ride Sketchbook by eeBoo corp.

This spiral-bound book with 60 pages of unlined sketch paper is the perfect place to create. The 7” by 9” notebook features a whimsical illustration on the front, and eeBoo offers other art items to match, such as colored pencil sets and journals.
— “Eeboo drawing pads have been a big hit. Every time we get them in, they are gone immediately; good quality and good price,” said Casey Sartain, buyer for Tutoring Toy in Salt Lake City, Utah, during a January 2010 survey of best-selling art items. 1/28/2010 (Price: $5.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shrinky Dinks Pirates by ALEX BRANDS

This mini kit comes with pre-printed, pre-punched Shrinky Dinks plastic pieces ready to color and shrink. Colored pencils are included for kids to personalize their pirates however they see fit. Once colored, parents just pop them in the oven and watch them shrink to pint-sized versions of their former selves, perfect for embellishments, charms, tiny play figures and more.
— Three of 48 retailers surveyed by TDmonthly in January 2010 listed Shrinky Dinks as their top-selling arts and crafts items. 1/28/2010 (Price: $5.10) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Do-A-Dot Art! Markers – 5-Pack Fluorescent by DO-A-DOT ART!

Do-A-Dot Art Markers combine the ease of a marker, the bright color of paints, and the fun of a stamp into a low-mess art supply that appeals to a wide range of ages.  A gentle squeeze moistens the circular sponge tip with paint.  Kids can create free-form works of impressionist art by stamping dots of paint on paper, or use this technique to fill in special coloring books designed for Do-A-Dot markers. This pack contains five colors — pink, yellow, orange, green and purple — in 2.5-oz. bottles.
— “Things like Do-A-Dot, which are reasonably inexpensive compared to a $20 to $30 craft kit,” said Chris Kusy, owner of Rhyme 'N Reason Toys in Pembroke, Mass., of top-selling arts and crafts items in early 2010.
— Out of 48 retailers who participated in a January 2010 survey of arts and crafts best sellers, five named Do-A-Dot Art Markers. 1/28/2010 (Price: $15.99)

Giant Weaving Loom by ALEX BRANDS

The Giant Weaving Loom kit from Alex comes with everything a girl needs to learn how to weave yarn into fabric.  Chunky, rainbow colored yarn is provided to make the process easy to handle and quick, even for a beginner, while the changing colors of the yarn allow a child to see each stitch individually and understand how woven fabric is made. The loom measures 10.25” x 11.5”, allowing room to make plenty of different projects like scarves, purses, belts and more.  The kit includes the loom, 100 yards of yarn, a weaving needle, stitching needle, loom comb, and accessories to embellish finished works.
— “Anything by Alex sells well for us,” said Sue Robb, owner of Oakridge Hobbies and Toys in Downer's Grove, Ill., in January 2010. “They have more general topics and all kids seem to like them.”
— “People are home right now doing indoor activities, so I've had a good surge in the Giant Weaving Loom from Alex. Kids make scarves and pocketbooks and things, and it's 7 and up so it's a nice handy-craft for older kids,” Charles Brauer, owner of Cloud 9 Toys in Sudbury, Mass., told TDmonthly in early 2010 of what makes Alex a top-selling line in his store.
— Eleven of 48 retailers surveyed in January 2010 listed Alex as a best-selling supplier of arts and crafts supplies. 1/28/2010 (Price: $44.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pop Up Scrapbook by CREATIVITY FOR KIDS

Photographs of a girl's friends, family and self mixed with a little creativity turn this kit into a bright colored, highly personalized scrapbook. Kids can collect and celebrate their favorite memories by creating beautiful pages that retell the story with decorative paper, rhinestones, stickers, and exciting pop-up pieces. The hardcover scrapbook measures 9” x 11.5”.
— “Creativity for Kids Scrapbook kit, that's a good one,” stated David Hesel, owner of The Toy Shop of Concord in Concord, Mass., when asked about his best-selling craft items in early 2010.
— Greg Larson, owner of Larson's Toys and Games in Columbus, Ohio, told TDmonthly Creativity for Kids supplies his best selling craft items. “The whole new line from Creativity for Kids, we got it in in September [2009] and it’s been doing very well.”
— Twenty-five percent of 48 retailers surveyed in January 2010 named Creativity for Kids as their top-selling craft line. 1/28/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kitty Egg Crayon Set by KITTY BABY LOVE

These little cuties have been individually custom-molded from nontoxic wax crayons. Their faces are then hand-carved into their egg-shaped bodies, one egg at a time. They are ergonomically shaped for little hands, although they are great for all ages. They stand on their own and come in a half-dozen egg crate. Also sold individually. They measure 1.25" wide x 1.6" high. ( Watch Video) 1/27/2010 (Price: $18.00)

My Art Pink/Purple Art Storage Case by ALEX BRANDS

This 15” x 9” accordion case provides storage for all kinds of artwork. It has nine expandable pockets, and even a space for a photo.
— The art storage case by Alex Toys was a great seller at RoundTable Toys in Winterville, N.C., at the end of 2009, Owner David Davis told TDmonthly. 1/25/2010 (Price: $17.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Friendship Wheel by ALEX BRANDS

This kit includes materials to make a friendship bracelet, with a pre-strung wheel, two colors of floss, and string.
— The Friendship Wheel was listed as a top-10 best seller by David Davis, owner of RoundTable Toys in Winterville, N.C., at the end of 2009. 1/25/2010 (Price: $5.75) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Giant Art Jar by ALEX BRANDS

This jar from Alex includes various art project supplies, such as pom-poms, pipe cleaners, crepe paper and feathers.
— The Giant Art Jar from Alex Toys was a top-10 best seller at RoundTable Toys in Winterville, N.C., at the end of 2009, according to Owner David Davis. 1/25/2010 (Price: $26.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My Tissue Art by ALEX BRANDS

My Tissue Art is designed as an easy and fun project for even small hands. Pictures are made using colorful tissue squares on a self-stick surface. Each kit includes six pictures and 500 colorful tissues.
— My Tissue Art by Alex Toys was a top seller at the end of 2009 at RoundTable Toys in Winterville, N.C., according to Owner David Davis. 1/25/2010 (Price: $9.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Green Feel Paper Pencil by GOOD FEEL USA

The eco-friendly, Green Feel Paper Pencil prevents environmental degradation by relying on recycled paper rather than wood for production. They are softer than wood and sharpen much more easily. Slippage caused by hand perspiration is much less than with wood pencils due to the absorption properties of the paper pencil body. The 2.4mm lead used is longer lasting and provides an excellent image. Paper pencils do not contain chemical agents harmful to the body. The attractive design comes in several pastel covers. Pencil bodies can be custom-embossed with your logo or message. Attractive bulk packaging is ideal for corporate gifts and giveaways. ( Watch Video) 1/14/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fashion Angels Design a Heavenly Wedding Wardrobe by FASHION ANGELS

Girls get to design their dream wedding wardrobe for four Fashion Angels paper dolls. The kit includes clothing patterns, fabric, glitter, gems, buttons, appliques, and more to make fabulous wedding attire. "Most young girls dream about their wedding they will have some day — this kit will help them have control and think outside the box of what wedding dresses and tuxedos can look like. They can just have fun and even be silly with it. The best part is, on all of our Design a Heavenly Wardrobes, we are able to lower the wholesale cost in 2010!" Sarah Koth, PR Coordinator, Fahion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Note: This product has been discontinued. 1/14/2010 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fashion Angels Interior Design Sketch Portfolio by FASHION ANGELS

The Fashion Angels Interior Design Sketch Portfolio is created to teach tween girls about designing their dream bedroom, furniture and more. They can use the removable stencils with the sketch pages, along with the tips at the front of the book to make a remarkable room. The kit has more than 100 stencils to help get the sketches started, plus tons of sketch pages for fun on the go. "The Fashion Angels Sketch Portfolio series debuted in 2009 with the Fashion Design and the Hair and Make Up Design portfolios. They were such a runaway success because they are a great value for retailers and consumers. Fashion Angels has passed along other areas of the design world so girls can learn about other facets like interior design, and it makes it so easy," Sarah Koth, PR Coordinator, Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010. ( Watch Video) 1/14/2010 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fashion Angels Fashion Design Artist Portfolio Tote by FASHION ANGELS

The Fashion Angels Fashion Design Artist Tote lets girls create their own dream wardrobe with the markers, pencils and Fashion Angels model sketch pad. A design guide included with this kit will teach girls inside tips and tricks of how to be a fashion designer, including shading techniques and the names and simple outlines for different styles of clothing. They can store all of the designs in the artist portfolio tote that comes with the set. The tote "has a really cool modern design that will get girls in the designing mood. They can also use the tote to take their homework in to school," Sarah Koth, PR Coordinator, Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Awards: Creative Child Awards 2010 Preferred Choice Award 1/14/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ArtLab Itty Bitty Pizzeria by SMARTLAB TOYS

These miniature kits are packed full of creativity. All components are food grade and dishwasher safe. Launch date: April 2010. 12/28/2009 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hi-Tec Art by HI-TEC ART LLC

Kids can create their own art and designs with LED lights. They just stick the LEDs into the rubber and they light up. No soldering or tools are required. There are hundreds of LEDs in eight different colors to create art, designs or signs. It's reuseable and portable. Launch date: 2010. 12/16/2009 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dynasty Face Painting Brush Sets by FM BRUSH COMPANY

The Dynasty Face Painting Assortment offers acrylic handled brushes with bright neon-colored filament. It comes with kid-friendly packaging with face painting suggestions included. "Face painting is the big buzz word for every tiny tot's party, be it Birthday Halloween or Religious. Today's parent is watching his/her budget and in doing that, is turning to the Internet to find fun and fast ideas to make their child's party unique. ... All they need is a little imagination and a little material from the local craft/variety store," Veronica Towey, Director of Marketing, FM Brush Company, told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2009. 12/16/2009 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Aroma Dough Splat Mat Set by AROMA DOUGH, INC.

This kit includes four assorted tubs of gluten-free Aroma Dough play dough, three cookie cutters in bright colors, a rolling pin and an 11" x 17" Splat Mat to be used as a surface for molding and creative play. 12/15/2009 (Price: $25.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ferby Pencil by LYRA USA

The Ferby giant coloured pencil with a wood-sealed end is 12 cm long. The strongly pigmented colour lead with a diameter of 6.25 mm is highly break resistant. The unique shape of the pencil is a round triangular that suits the writing hand . It reduces muscular strain and provides ease in writing and drawing. Particularly small hands, left-handed people and those with weak muscles gain comfort and ease from the comfort grip. A maximum of pigments, the wipe and water resistant lead and the high break resistance guarantee highest quality. ( Watch Video) 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]