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This is pretty much a waste of money. The colors do not show up well at all. I would try Wolfe paints or the best thing I've found is the books by Klutz that include the Wolfe paints with it, a wonderful value.Get more detail about Alex Face Paint Studio.

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My grandsons love to paint things. They really painting and detailing these little wooden race cars and had races all afternoon with them. Not sure how much they were played with after that, but the veh are very durable and will last a long time.Get more detail about Creativity for Kids Set of 3 Fast Car Race Cars.

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A "One-Star" review does not do this product justice. My 3.5 year old boy and my 1.5 year old girl fight over this thing while traveling. It's true that you can see the image faintly before it's even wet, but they don't seem to care. They love to "color" this over and over. Maybe it's because I only bring it out for travel. It's great that it's just water and the small size fits great in a Ziploc.Get more detail about Aquadoodle My First Coloring Activity Thomas.

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These crayons are so cool because the colors can be layered giving a depth that crayons cannot. I think I bought them too early; I should have waited until my youngest was at least five for them to truly be appreciated. You have to supervise while they play with these as the potential for messiness is amped up dramatically due to the consistency of the product. My recommendation age: 5 1/2 plus.Get more detail about Alex Creamy Crayons, Set of 12 plus brush.

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This is our first set of Stockmar crayons, and I'm totally sold on them. They're a joy to color with. The colors are incredibly vibrant. The red - one of my favorites - isn't just red like you get in a box of Crayolas, it's this deep, intense, velvet color. The same is true of the other colors to varying degrees, the reds, blues and purple being the best in the tin.

Of course, if you're wanting a subdued color, you aren't going to find it here. Even the browns are unusually rich, and my husband isn't fond of this. He says he'd like nice muted color, and even when he tries to mix them, the colors are still too unusual and too vivid, and not at all what he grew up with.

The kids don't seem to mind this, and neither do I, so it's just a matter of taste, I suppose.

I like that they're made in Germany and I feel safe with my kids handling them on a daily basis, that they're made of beeswax (which just smells nice), that they're really thick, and easy to grasp for little hands just learning to color and draw. The 16-pack seems to contain the perfect range of colors. There are just enough to be versatile, without being an overwhelming amount.

The only drawback is that there is a learning curve when it comes to the colors. The names of all the colors, though easy enough to decipher, are all in German, and the colors of the the crayons themselves don't necessarily correlate to the color that will end up on the paper. The crayons are quite dark, making them all look far too similar, and since my children have removed the labels, I often find myself drawing with the red-brown crayon when I meant to use the true red, for example. I imagine the kids have this problem too, since they cannot read the labels anyway, and all the blues, reds and browns are difficult to differentiate unless you're under really bright light - which we often are not.

They're still, hands down, worth it in my mind. The colors aren't just nice - they're memorable.Get more detail about Stockmar Beeswax Stick Crayons - Set of 16.

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This toy comes with so many different pieces, the pretend play possibilities are endless! There are several different poses for each of the major characters - Dora, Boots and Swiper - and all of the minor characters are included as well. There may be too many pieces for younger children, so parents can put some away until those children are older and ready for more complex scenarios. This is a great toy for children who are beginning to engage in pretend play.Get more detail about Colorfelts Play Boards - Dora the Explorer.

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I bought this for our 6 yr old daughter for Christmas. She loves it! I like it because it is simple, old school, fun. She has had friends over to play and they love it too. One friend said she wanted it for her birthday! I love that it also doesn't require batteries.Get more detail about Melissa and Doug Swirl 'n Spin Art.

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Fun to do with my 8-year-old son, but some of the Dinks in this package that can be colored are some of the dumbest images. Whoever designed the images to be colored, I believe, did not complete either survey research or focus groups about what images 7- to 13-year-olds are into. As a result, almost half of the dinks in the package are left to the side because my son had no interest in coloring any of them because of how stupid some of the images were.Get more detail about Shrinky Dinks Cool Gear.

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We bought the refill to accompany the activity pack. These things are pieces of JUNK! They are hard for a child (and adult) to handle, the pens made to distribute them don't work properly, and no matter how much you spray them and wait, they don't stick together well. My son was very upset and frustrated. The other reviews for the activity packs were terrible and I wish I had read them before I purchased it all. PLEASE don't waste your money. JUNK JUNK JUNK!!!Get more detail about PixOs Modern Refill.

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I had purchased a similar carver from my local grocery store a few years previously, and really loved the way it enabled me to make more complex shapes on the pumpkin without getting carpal tunnel syndrome. Eventually, the blade broke, though, and I was really excited to get this new one and get carving. But, what a waste of money. First of all, you have to completely take the entire thing apart to put the batteries in it. And by that I mean, exposing, dismantling and reassembling the entire gear mechanism that runs the tool. Once I'd done this delicate surgery on it, I went to turn it on, and.....nothing. So, I went back through the dismantling process again, reseated the battery, reassembled it again, and....nothing. So, I went back in and at that point, I found out that it had come with a wire that was not connected, and couldn't be reconnected without a soldering iron. PHOOEY. Too bad - poor execution on a good idea. I went back to old fashioned knives this year.Get more detail about Holiday Arts Pumpkin Power Carver.

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she recognized that she really needs the expensive creation studio gizmo. Not sure why this is called a starter kit since it's really just a come-on to the $29.99 "printing press" looking gizmo which only makes 5 animals. I think she has more fun going through my sewing room wastebasket and that's much less expensive and more creative.Get more detail about Magic Fabric Starter Kit.

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I loved finding these pages for Lite Brite that make simple pictures rather than cartoon characters. I just wish each set came with more copies. These are a little pricey for what you get (8 sheets).

Otherwise, they are great. Just as high quality as the ones made by Lite Brite.

You will want extra pegs, though...we didn't have enough white to make the unicorn and I think that will be the case with several of the pictures, since they are meant to be in realistic colors.Get more detail about Lite Brite Refill: Little Miss (SQUARE).

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I purchased this beach set for a vacation trip we had planned to the beach. When it arrived I was thrilled with the quality of the set, better than what I was expecting. The set is extremely sturdy and the colors are bright and fun. The kids had a blast with the beach set on our vacation, it included everything they needed to make playing in the sand a wonderful adventure. We look forward to this also becoming one of their favorite sandbox toys as well.Get more detail about SW Express Deluxe Beach Set by Small World Toys (colors may vary).

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This is fun easel. Better than the plain ones you see out there. My kid uses it every day and it keeps her from writing on things she's not suppose to. :) There was only one defect. The studs that hold the shelf up aren't very well attached. I needed to re-glue one because it fell off during assemby. But overall a great buy. It's getting a lot of use.Get more detail about Pencil Shaped Kids Easel, Chalkboard and White Board, a Paper Roll Included.

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My daughter received the Elmo version of this for Christmas and she loved it, so I purchased the Dora one for her as well. I found these to be a lifesaver for us at church. My daughter will get these out of her diaper bag and sit and "color" these for the biggest part of the time. I have found them to hold up rather well. I really like these and would love it if they would come out with some other characters.Get more detail about Aquadoodle My First Coloring Activity Dora.

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My 8 yr old granddaughter is redoing her room in purple and blank and pink and loves them!Get more detail about Zebra Print, Black and Hot Pink Heart Wall Stickers,decal, Graphics.

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My 3 1/2 yr. old daughter loves these colored pencils. They're easy for her to grasp and color with. They are a little too pricy here on Amazon because there's a shipping charge, but I couldn't find them anywhere in a store. Glad I bought them, but wouldn't again because of the cost.

Update: Feb. 23, 2010
I finally found these at Michaels Arts and Craft store.Get more detail about Crayola 8ct Write Start Colored Pencils.

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This is my review for Gold Star Stickers.

Pros:
+They are shiny.
+They are gold.
+They are sticky on the back
+They are star shaped.

Cons:
-If you write sheriff and put them on your shirt, you are not actually deputized.
-They taste like glue and spray paint.
-I put at least 50 of them on my resume and never got a callback.Get more detail about STICKERS GOLD STARS FOIL 294/PK.

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I bought this for my 6 year old daughter and it was a good way for her to learn how to knit. The very chunky pink yarn and the huge needles were perfectly sized for little hands. I must say that our success with this product was due in large part to the youtube video from AlexToys explaining visually how to cast on and knit. The video was excellent and my daughter knitted her scarf in no time. (I also learned how to knit from the video!) Her friends are now interested in making the same scarf. If you have a son who doesn't like the bright pink color, you can always buy any super bulky yarn and very large needles and then just watch the video.Get more detail about Alex Chunky and Funky Scarf Beginner's Knitting Kit in Carry Case.

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Gave this to my niece for a Christmas gift and she loved it. It's hard to find something for the "kid who has everything." She didn't have this and it was a hit.Get more detail about Crayola Color Wonder Paint and Mega Coloring Sheets Disney Princess.

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Ups:
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-Easy to clean off of glass - see downs - if you get streaks - use a clean paper towel and clean windex or water (which ever you prefer to clean with) and wash again - my mom and I are both using these for our kids and neither of us have ever had to clean the surface more than twice to be streak free
-8 colors vs the crayons only having 5 (and the markers give you colors the crayons don't)

Downs:
-DON'T get these on any other surfaces than glass - they'll wash off hands but I'm seeing the horror stories of carpet and wood and I've personally only had a tiny taste of issues in a car
-these are better used for fine lines rather than large areas i.e. letters and outlines - for large areas of drawing they are streaking and not creating a nice full area like regular markers do on paper, this is tending to leave my and my mom's younger kids disappointed with the results and making them frustrated - the crayons don't have this issueGet more detail about Crayola Window FX 8-Count Washable Markers.

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This Play-Do set was clearly one of my daughter's favorite Christmas presents this year. She loves the colors of the Play-Do itself, and she loves to use the tools that came along with it. The shapers, scissors and "spaghetti machine" are her favorite. She never gets tired of making things over and over. I also bought some cheap cookie cutters that she uses as shapers too, and they are a nice compliment to the smaller ones that come with the set. I also love that the duffel bag is so convenient for cleaning up and storing everything. Excellent purchase overall!Get more detail about Play-Doh Duffel Bag.

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I bought this for my nieces and nephews and they love it! It's not as big as I thought, like the size of a shoe box, but it had a lot of fun things in it.Get more detail about Binney and Smith Crayola Tub of Fun.

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I got this for my seven year old daughter for Christmas because she enjoys crafts and I was hoping to find some she could do independently... these mosaics are great, she can do it by herself and they keep her busy for hours. I enjoy them as well when I have time to sit with her, but I often pull them out when I need something for her to do while I am busy. I have ordered two more boxes because she went through the first one so quickly! They were also great for her to do with her grandmother who is older and cannot get around very well, so they can sit and create one of these together. They also come with little hangers to put on when you are done so that they can be displayed, which is a nice touch.Get more detail about Sticky Mosaics Craft Kit - Riding School.

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I gave Awesome Origami to my art loving nine year old niece for Christmas. Eight months later, she is still regularly making origami from the ideas in the instruction book. She loves creating personalized pieces(she made me a dog that looks just like my dog)and giving them as gifts to friends and family. For her birthday I restocked her origami paper supply with Origami Paper Bright 6" 49 Sheets so she could continue her art. Creativity for Kids makes fabulous products that really do engage the creative spirit of children.Get more detail about Creativity for Kids Awesome Origami.

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I bought this jumbo box for my baby shower. My guests used them to decorate onesies with. I have washed the onesies over and over daily and the colors are still vibrant and never ran. Highly recommend!Get more detail about Crayola Fabric Markers.

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Santa bought this for my 5 yr old daughter. I waited to review it as I wanted to see how clean it came when it was washed. It did come perfectly clean--even using washable markers that did not come with it. I would say it is appropriate for 4-7 yr olds. Children older than that would not be challenged by the word finds or dot to dots as they are not that hard. Overall a good toy. My daughter likes it.Get more detail about International Playthings Playdate Central Giant Activity Table Cloth.

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She doesn't play with it very much, but I like it! It comes with a little unicorn, and she can set up other little playsets on it to use it as a background.Get more detail about ZipBin Mini Unicorn Playset.

Buy Crayon, Crayola, 96 Ct., Regular Size, Built-In Sharpener, Assorted Colors BIN520096

There is a great variety of colors in the box, and crayola crayons have the best quality of any crayons out there. My only issue is that the box seems to curve a bit, due to the weight of the many crayons inside, causing the lid to pop open a bit when storing. Crayola should have made the box thicker for the larger crayon boxes. Also, they come all jumbled, so I had to take them all out and organize them according to the color spectrum. But that was kind-of fun, so I'm not complaining. :-)Get more detail about Crayon, Crayola, 96 Ct., Regular Size, Built-In Sharpener, Assorted Colors BIN520096.

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There is no doubt this is an excellent, lasting gift kids will "eventually" enjoy. It's obvious they will have to wait for the finish product and that's a good thing. I was a little unimpressed with the packaging as far as gift giving is concerned. It arrives in a plastic pouch and what you really get (to give) is a stack of blank paper and a paid receipt for binding.. This is a gift that has to be explained otherwise a young child might think he was cheated somehow. This shouldn't dissuade you at all but be prepared to spell out what is is and how it works. I ordered one to be shipped directly to the recipient and one to be hand delivered. I am a little nervous about the former. Although this is a great idea and will be treasured for years to come, it might be better to save this for a craft project.Get more detail about Create Young Authors Bookmaking Project Kit.

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At first I was dissapointed by the relitive simplicity of the designs. this feeling quickly subsided as I came to realize that the simplicity also made it easier to color, harder to mess up on and far more relaxing than say the "mystic mandalas" or "geometrics" books. if you are at least 10 years old, or are getting a present for someone who is... then I strongly reccomend buying this book. the paper is nice and thick and there are 2 copies of each design in the book, so sharing is a non-issue. if you like art get this book!Get more detail about Mind Ware Celtic Mosaic Coloring Book.

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My 4 yr. old daughter kept saying how she wanted Bendaroos when she'd see the commercials. I heard negatives from other Mom's and read several negative reviews online. Finally, one reviewer said "buy Wikki Stix instead". Once I read that, I started looking into Wikki Stix (I hadn't heard of them before). I found the best price on Amazon. My 27mo. old and my 4 year old daughters really like playing with this kit. This particular kit has several large fish and butterfly cutouts on thick durable, reusable paper, and you could make your own creations easily, as well. I was very surprised how many stix you get with this kit...it's a ton. You can reuse these. When I first saw them, I thought they were very skinny, and short (about as long as average pen, about as thick as spaghetti noodles). Once I used them, realized this was ideal thickness/length to manipulate and stick. Longer ones are available if you really desire more length. We've made rainbows on my daughters wall (very light green color in satin finish) with these and they are still there, but no stains or stickiness beneath them (just checked). I don't notice any cracking or stickiness or staining with these. Overall, I really like this and have found them a bit addicting. When we play with them, and my daughters are ready to move onto something else, I still want to keep playing with these...Yikes!Get more detail about Wikki Stix After School Fun Kit.

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My five year old granddaughter loved this coloring book. She asks for it whenever she visits and really enjoys sitting at the kitchen table with it. And the best part is there is no worry about staining because the color is clear from the marker before it hits the paper.Get more detail about Crayola Color Wonder Sleeping Beauty.

Alex Native America Bead Loom Review

I copy portions of works of art from the Great Masters and turn them into Jewelry

or amulet bags.

All I needed was the loom. I bought suitable thread and size 15/0 beads for my work separately.

I can imagine it being super easy with larger beads.

Being portable, this loom is perfect for me.



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My 6yo son has a muscle weakness that makes it difficult for him to write or color. These crayons make coloring a breeze for him. His twin brother loves them too. They really are silky smooth to color or draw with. The colors are beautiful and vibrant. I will be buying these again!Get more detail about Colorix All-in-one Crayon, Pastel and Water Color Paint.

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We bought these as a stocking stuffer for our 4-year-old son this Christmas. He has fun creating things with them, and they don't get used up. You don't have to put them away specially like play-doh, either. They're small and easy enough to bring along on trips for entertainment.Get more detail about Wikki Stix Rainbow Pak.