The Glow-in-the-Dark PlayFoam activity set includes five bricks of GlowFoam, glowing antennas, eyes and other glow-in-the-dark craft accessories that allow kids to make the coolest creatures ever.
— “Creativity for Kids’ glow-in-the-dark set is most popular,” Dennis, owner of The Toy Store in Atlanta, Ga., told TDmonthly.
— Laura Pearson, manager of The Durango Kid in Durango, Colo., told TDmonthly that when it comes to Creativity for Kids (CFK), “We sell approximately 100 a month.”
— When speaking with TDmonthly, 15 out of 60 retailers named CFK as their leading arts-and-crafts manufacturer.

The Glow-in-the-Dark PlayFoam activity set includes five bricks of GlowFoam, glowing antennas, eyes and other glow-in-the-dark craft accessories that allow kids to make the coolest creatures ever.
— “Creativity for Kids’ glow-in-the-dark set is most popular,” Dennis, owner of The Toy Store in Atlanta, Ga., told TDmonthly.
— Laura Pearson, manager of The Durango Kid in Durango, Colo., told TDmonthly that when it comes to Creativity for Kids (CFK), “We sell approximately 100 a month.”
— When speaking with TDmonthly, 15 out of 60 retailers named CFK as their leading arts-and-crafts manufacturer.

The Glow-in-the-Dark PlayFoam activity set includes five bricks of GlowFoam, glowing antennas, eyes and other glow-in-the-dark craft accessories that allow kids to make the coolest creatures ever.
— “Creativity for Kids’ glow-in-the-dark set is most popular,” Dennis, owner of The Toy Store in Atlanta, Ga., told TDmonthly.
— Laura Pearson, manager of The Durango Kid in Durango, Colo., told TDmonthly that when it comes to Creativity for Kids (CFK), “We sell approximately 100 a month.”
— When speaking with TDmonthly, 15 out of 60 retailers named CFK as their leading arts-and-crafts manufacturer.

Get "blown" away creating stencil art with blow pens and colored pencils! Children can experiment with fun blow pens to create brightly colored artwork in their sketchbook using the stencil spinner, chipboard shapes and colored pencils. Blow pens are BPA-free and safe for children. Practice mixing colors, creating "negatives" with the chipboard shapes, or using the stencil spinner - choose from a variety of shapes and letters. When the fun is over, everything stores neatly inside the package.

Scarves are the trendiest accessory and what better way to personalize your style with a design-by-you and your BFF! Create 2 one-of-a-kind designer silky viscose scarves (12" w x 54" h) using foam stamps, 4 permanent fabric paints and a foam brush. Personalize them with your own “designed by” labels. Keep your crafting area tidy with the included work pad and paint tray.

Marker pens for every situation: Wide fibre-tips are available for large color surfaces, while thin tips are available for drawing fine lines and accentuating details. Connector Pen Bucket includes 50 pens and 10 Connector Clips. Exclusive Connector Pen Caps and Clips offer endless opportunities to make dimensional sculptures from your drawings. Pens feature non-toxic inks in vibrant colors. Sturdy pen nibs are perfect for pointillism, shading and lettering.

Who can "resist" creating with neon crayons and Faber-Castell Watercolor Connector Paints? Learn how to use a crayon resist technique to make irresistible colorful artwork. This set includes 5 Watercolor Connector Paints, 6 neon crayons, 20 sheets of watercolor paper, foam brush, sharpener, 5 foam mounting boards, sticky squares, hang tabs and a complete instruction book to guide you along the way.

Get "blown" away creating stencil art with blow pens and colored pencils! Children can experiment with fun blow pens to create brightly colored artwork in their sketchbook using the stencil spinner, chipboard shapes and colored pencils. Practice mixing colors, creating “negatives” with the chipboard shapes, or using the stencil spinner – choose from a variety of shapes and letters. When the fun is over, everything stores neatly inside the package. Blow pens are BPA-free and safe for children.

Paint By Numbers appeal to kids who are interested in art and want to create a "masterpiece". These guided art activities with whimsical graphics and premium quality components create an exceptional experience. Set includes 8 Faber-Castell Color Grip Watercolor EcoPencils, real artist canvas (9" square), Numbered Color Guide, paintbrush, foam mounting board, and mounting tape.

Filled with premium artist quality Faber-Castell materials, this portable art studio is the perfect gift for young artists on the go. This 34 piece set includes Faber-Castell pastels, markers, chalk, a white board marker, colored pencils, a pencil sharpener, a sponge and a drawing pad. Multi-functional surfaces include: a chalkboard, white board and a drawing easel. Designed with storage in mind, all of the materials fit neatly inside when not in use.
Awards: Dr. Toy Best Product Winner; National Parenting Center Seal of Approval 2009

These pencils are designed for children to use at home and in school: 33% thicker leads than regular colored pencils; 4mm lead is encased in a standard size barrel. Thicker lead means longer lasting pencils and smooth, rich color lay down. Leads are 20% more break resistant. New formula is stronger and has more pigment for brighter colors and easier blending. Leads will not fall out - SV-bonding means leads are glued the entire length of the barrel and glue is double applied for further reinforcement. 40% easier to sharpen - New radial cutting of wood slats aligns the wood grain for easier sharpening. Ergonomic - Triangular shape is easier to hold and gives better control and pencils will not roll. Eco-Friendly and Non-toxic - Pencils are made from reforested wood preserving natural forests and conforms to ASTM D-4236.

This new line of 18 books includes a 50/50 mix of coloring and activities on premium quality papers, such as watercolor, vellum, and heavy duty drawing paper. Every book was distinctively designed in partnership with artists, without clip art. The square shape is user friendly with a plastic coil binding so that the books can lay flat for easy coloring. Furthermore, the perforated pages are printed on one side and can be easily removed for displaying. Each book has its own blend of enriching activities, creative projects, fun facts and even stickers. Launch date: October 2009.
— Elisabeth Dahl of Calico Cat Toy Shoppe in Bainbridge Island, Wash., who discovered this product at the ASTRA Marketplace 2009, told TDmonthly she appreciated the spiral binding and perforated sheets.

Part of the Creative Studio line, this set includes three PITT artist pens made with India Ink (black superfine, black brush and grey brush) and a 28-page instruction book with helpful hints on doing manga drawings — with lessons on everything from basic shapes to light and shadow. It showcases a variety of head shapes, and the kit also includes the following: a poseable figurine on a stand to help guide artists in their drawings, a graphite pencil, an eraser, a sharpener, a stencil, a ruler and a 20-page sketch pad. Specialty retail members of ASTRA were impressed with this kit at Toy Fair 2008. Launch date: May 2008.

This eight-pen set ideal for manga drawings includes waterproof shades of black and gray. ASTRA retailers at Toy Fair 2008 expressed interest in the manga drawing supplies from Creativity for Kids/Faber-Castell.

The newest edition to our Create Your Own Books series. Set includes two high-quality hardcover pop-up books 8.5" x 8.5" and 6.25" x 6.25", stickers, eight markers, and pop-up designs. Just add drawings, photographs and your own imagination. Illustrated instructions include story-starter ideas and step-by-step pop-up ideas.

Dream up your own designer originals and get ready for the runway. Ultimate set includes a dress mannequin, sewing essentials, sketch book, yards of fabric, swatch booklet, trims, embellishments, stain dress form, garment bag and a fashion design manual. Embellish the dress included in your kit or use the material provided to dream up your own creative couture.

A tool so cool, you have to try it to believe it! Awesome technology combines the fun of wood working with the safety and ease of foam crafting. Kid-safe and fun. Just guide the foam patterns through the machine. Wire heats up and magically glides through the foam. Includes paint and glue to create a variety of fun foam craft projects. Operates on 2 D batteries (not included).

Create a self-portrait, a picture of your pet, or a caricature of your favorite friend or family member. Includes 8 Faber-Castell Gel Sticks, 6" x 8" artist canvas, practice paper, blending stick, paint brush, outline marker and hang tabs. Add a little water and a few brush strokes and turn your portrait into a painting.

Calling all horse lovers. Create your very own show horse complete with saddle, mane, tail, blanket, moveable head, realistic paint pallet, flower garland and an award ribbon. Fun to pain, fun to pretend. Horse measures 8.5" high x 9" long and features a diorama style box. Great for play and display.

Aaaarrrrggggh, let the haunting begin! Adrift at sea, this easy to assemble glow-in-the-dark wooden pirate ship includes a pirate skeleton, tattered sails, cobwebs, treasure filled chest, keg, acrylic and glowing accent paint.

The new design for the Faber-Castell markers features an end cap that lets kids snap together the markers and draw with multiple colors in their hand. Now kids can draw or write with their favorite colors all at once. Also new are the connecting clips that let kids build shapes with the swoop of their hands. The non-toxic markers contain washable inks and are ACMI-approved safe for children.
— "It’s probably some of the markers [from] Faber Castell," said Lori Lind, owner of Brainwaves Toy Shop in Narragansett, R.I., when asked by TDmonthly for popular school supply items with her customers.
— Lind said she sells about 10 units a month of the Faber-Castell markers. Nine of 45 retailers said that markers, pencils, erasers, pads or other drawing-related products are the hottest-selling school supply items in their stores.
— "The Connector Markers have a unique end cap design that lets you snap together the markers and draw or write with multiple colors," said Heather Lambert-Shemo, children's brand manager for Faber-Castell. "The connector clips that come in each package let you build all kinds of wonderful shapes."