My daughter loves her Pixo making set. I purchased this refill for her to make more "creature" creations.Get more detail about PixOs Nature Refill Pack.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Cheapest PixOs Nature Refill Pack
My daughter loves her Pixo making set. I purchased this refill for her to make more "creature" creations.Get more detail about PixOs Nature Refill Pack.
Cheap Make Your Own Sock Puppets
My six year old got it for Christmas and we had a lot of fun putting together the puppets. There is a lot of extra dress up material so we were able to make more than just the three included socks.Get more detail about Make Your Own Sock Puppets.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Buy Moon Sand Adventure Island
I purchased this item for my granddaughter who is 3. We have the plain moon sand and enjoy it, now I added colors to her new moon sand and she enjoys it very much. Once colors get mixed, just like anything else, they stay mixed. We play with all the moon sand about 3 times a week. Very interesting texture!Get more detail about Moon Sand Adventure Island.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Purchase PaintWorks - Moonlit Swim Paint-by-Number Kit
This is a VERY difficult paint by number, with lots of mixing of colors and small lines!! But very Beautiful!!Get more detail about PaintWorks - Moonlit Swim Paint-by-Number Kit.
Order I Taught Myself Knitting Beginners Kit
I bought this hoping to learn how to knit and have a good time. However, the directions were somewhat confusing and not descriptive enough. I ended up just looking up free instructional knitting videos online. I recommend videos over this book. Additionally the style of the patterns in the book are very outdated and unappealing. I would recommend just searching for this information online!Get more detail about I Taught Myself Knitting Beginners Kit.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Where To Buy Dimensions Paint By Number Kit 11"x14" - Chickadees and Lilacs
OMG, When I first got this painting, it was so fun to do! I created the two birds and they look soooo real ( even people I know say, it doesn't look like a paint by number) The flowers are beautiful, and look soo real! the paints are arylic and the results are beautiful!Get more detail about Dimensions Paint By Number Kit 11"x14" - Chickadees and Lilacs.
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My son has played with this toy a lot. When friends come over, they always want to play with it. I'm not saying he plays with it all the time, but it is one of the favorites that has been around for a while that he will still pull out from time to time.Get more detail about Martian Matter Mega Set.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
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This toy is great for travel because all of the pieces are magnetic. Our 4 year old likes making her own designs. Our 2 and 1/2 year old just likes to move the pieces around and sort by color.Get more detail about Orb Factory Magnetic Color Cubes.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Deluxe Spirograph Top Quality
I know the tiny pins that held down the circles on the original product may be considered dangerous today but the new one simply does not work well. The shapes are awkward and not as cool as I remember. Skip this toy.Get more detail about Deluxe Spirograph.
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This great toy has all the fun of an etch a sketch, without the frustration. I always hated trying to make a diagonal line and never really enjoyed mine as a kid because it felt very limiting. This one still provides my son with hand to eye coordination and creativity, but is a lot more interesting than just making straight lines. He likes trying to write his name with it and it and does spend more time playing with it than I ever did mine.Get more detail about Ohio Art Etch A Sketch Free Style.
Monday, October 25, 2010
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This is a great idea for active boys who love paper airplanes. They are easy to make following the directions and relatively durable because of the heavy duty paper. Ethan and I had a great time flying them!Get more detail about Creativity for Kids Sky Diver Paper Airplanes.
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We have been very pleased with this product that we got for our four year old daughter. The colors are vivid and the pendants are quite cute. The box comes with a clear plastic lid so the beads don't fall out of the box. Good qaulity for the money.Get more detail about Bead Bazaar Mini and Medium Bead Box Kits - Nature Friends.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Giddy-up Sprayza Airbrush Activity Kit , Large Buy Now
Both of my girls are incredibly creative so we are always looking for new art supplies. They were very excited about the Sprayza after seeing them on TV. After trying them just once, the girls learned their lesson about false advetising. These are very difficult to use--you need the lungs of a superhero. Here are my girls reviews:
BORING!!!!!!!! I am nine years old. The sprayzas did not work. My pictures always turned out splattery not airbrushed and I was going to make a birthday card for my mom out of the print that said happy birthday. Before I was very excited to use it now I'm disappointed.
Hi I'm 7. It is hard to control and it takes alot of breath and splatters too.
They have both asked me to get rid of this set of markers as it is just too tear-inducing.Get more detail about Giddy-up Sprayza Airbrush Activity Kit , Large.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
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Great for a cristmas, birthday, or other gift! Great quality and entertainment factor,along with the eductional factor, is super high! I love this thing. Painting it was really fun, even though the castle was pretty much gray, and the dragon was green. BUT, however i did make my whole garden thing have a silver/purple "theme". I got it on x-mas and today my grass is 1 inch long on most seedlings. I planted the seeds, then watered, then(like most people) expected the GRASS to shoot right up and grow quick. woah was i wrong. normal grass is very quick growing and i though this was normal grass.. well normal for a twelve year old.This grass happends to be wheat grass! The grass seeds given have the apperance of small corn kernalls(how do you spell that dang word?). You water.. you water... you wait a week.. wait another week.. then, in the middle of thinking you did something wrong, the tiniest little green thing is barely showing though the dirt. You fall asleep and wake up the next morning.. 20 green grass blades are bout three cenemeters tall and looking like they have been there for days, maybe a week! Point is, the grass is tricky. With the basil though... same amount of time( i set this up on christmas day) one tiny seed has sprouted, but i don't have much expectations for the basil anyway, so it can do what it likes! Before the grass was sprouting, as soon as i found out it was wheat grass, i went online as found out wheat grass is just very high quality grass.(in the plant world.) I ,gardener exdorninaire,was suprized i did not know this. Anywho,.. This garden is great! It fit in very nicely with my other gardening gifts, a chia frog(fav animal), and a galactic garden.(cool grow-in-gel plant thing). Be aware, i am a very patient pre-teen(12), but this "toy" was apparently made for "younger" "kids"(silly right?) and i would make sure if giving it to a kid make sure they have a ounce of patience in them. other than that, they will love it! I mean, i got a digital camera/video recorder and this was still my favorite gift! hope you buy it, hope ya like it!Get more detail about Discovery Crafts Medieval Garden.
Modern Patterns Botanical Decide Now
We have an 8-year-old, so I thought my wife wanted this coloring book for her. Boy, was I wrong! She wanted it for herself! Lots of enjoyment out of coloring the different patterns.Get more detail about Modern Patterns Botanical.
Friday, October 22, 2010
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my girlfriend loves doing the paint by number
kits and they look like regular painting when
she finishes them and we hang them up i get them
from [...] they have a big selection.Get more detail about Paint By Number Kit 20"X16"-Majesti.
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what is there to say?
it's a colloid that glows. Give it to small children. Tell them not to eat it, because they'll want to. Feed it to the ducks at the nearby lake, because they WILL eat it.
I love it.Get more detail about Silly Putty Glow/Dar-.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Low Price Crayola 8ct Large Crayons Lift Lid Box
I bought these for my twenty-two month cousin after he laid absolute waste to a 96-pack of regular crayons that I had lying about.
The first time I handed them to him, I noticed a definite improvement in his control and grip of the crayons. He never had actual difficulties with regular size crayons, but it was definitely easier for his toddler hands to grip these. So even if your under four year old seems to be doing well with regular crayons, it's worth buying a pack to see if there's a surprising improvement.
It's a pretty standard palette of primary and secondary colours, plus black.
Attempts to colour his clothes and himself have failed utterly, thankfully. He occasionally has coloured the floor tile or the kitchen table but it removed easily with a slight scuffing from a socked foot or a shirt sleeve over a hand. The one time he got to the wall, a quick scuff withMr. Clean Magic Eraser - 10-Count got it to come right off. So I'm not entirely sure you even need the washables.
All in all, these crayons aren't invincible - they will break, and probably quicker than you like. Not as quickly as the regular crayons, but I'm still sad to see them reduced to stubs.
But hey, for the price and happiness I got - it's a must for any toddler art set.Get more detail about Crayola 8ct Large Crayons Lift Lid Box.
Save Play-Doh Toolin Around Playset
Everyone loves Play-Doh, and I mean EVERYONE! I had fun with this, my husband did, the grandparents, and my toddler also, whom was the intended recipient of this set. It's a great set with lots of tubs and toys for everyone to play with. My 2.5 year old is getting creative with it, pretending to make cars, choo-choo's and even spaghetti with it. He has not tried to eat it once, which is a relief. The Play-doh stays really soft, unlike the ones I used to play with in the good ole days.
I have no complaints what-so-ever with this set. I rated the durability of this toy three stars because as everyone knows, the toddler WILL MIX the colors after a while, and we will need more!!Get more detail about Play-Doh Toolin Around Playset.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Discount Ohio Art Classic Etch A Sketch Pink
Not as durable as one that is over 20 years old. The first one failed after 9 months of use. The lines are lost in the borders and after awhile we were unable to get them bak to the screen.Get more detail about Ohio Art Classic Etch A Sketch Pink.
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I bought this for my 5 year old son. But all 5 of my kids had fun playing with it, even my 13 year old son had a few go's. It is fairly simple to use, but my 4 and 5 year old did need a little direction from me the first several aliens. It's a fun family time. Fast shipping as well.Get more detail about Martian Matter Alien Molder Refill 2.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
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My 18 month old is far beyond the starter flatware, you know the forks that really can't pick anything up, and the skinny infant spoons that toddlers can barely hold? This set fits the bill for her, as well as my 4 year old who's ready to start learning how to use a knife. The fork isn't quite as great as I had hoped, however it works fairly well, and the points are rounded, so the child really can't hurt themselves, which is obviously the most important thing.
Both of my kids have an easy time holding these. they are dishwasher safe in the top rack, and come in a cute little tube that you can use for travel. I emailed the company to ask if the plastic contained any PVC/phthalates, and they responded within 24 hours with a copy of a lab test report. It seems that there is no lead or phthalates, so I feel these are one of the safer options available on the market right now. I am VERY happy with this purchase.Get more detail about Gripables - Blue Comfortable Cutlery.
Buying Kid's Mosaic Stone Kit
I bought this product for my son (he's 6) over the summer through a different website and I just bought another one as a Christmas gift for a niece. It was educational because he helped me mix the base mix and then was able to make a creative design of his own which he loved. Later he gave the stone as a special gift to my mother who loves to garden. Very special gift for an artistic child. As for the other review here... There are so many products out there the are known to cause cancer in the state of California (tableware, makeup, power tools) its actually quite humorous look up proposition 65 if you are really concerned with it. As with many art projects its important to watch your children and help them with mixing chemicals, make it a project you do together. I would absolutely recommend buying this for kids.Get more detail about Kid's Mosaic Stone Kit.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Buy HIDDEN TRANSFORMATIONS COLORING BOOK by Mind Ware
I have to admit, I liked this better that my daughter, and I bought it for her. She is very artistic, so I thought it was a good match, but she doesn't use it much. I had one when I was her age and loved it. I think I will get it out and color in it right now. Get a set of good coloring pencils and a sharpener to go with it.Get more detail about HIDDEN TRANSFORMATIONS COLORING BOOK by Mind Ware.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Order Tinkerbell Paint Pottery
I bought this for my daughter and she loved it. She is a Tinkerbell fan and is now old enough to neatly paint this object. We loved the finished product and wish there were more items like it. It was a good value for the money.Get more detail about Tinkerbell Paint Pottery.
Where To Buy SpinMaster - Aquadoodle Stamps
The stamps are a cool idea for the aquadoodle, kids seem to have real fun with themGet more detail about SpinMaster - Aquadoodle Stamps.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Shop For 100% Cool Badgemaker Kit
Very disappointing. We were very excited to find this badge maker...but after two buttons - it broke. Not kid friendly. Not worth the money.Get more detail about 100% Cool Badgemaker Kit.
Darice Wood Model Kit-Titanic
My 8-year-old son enjoyed putting this kit together and painting it very much. It was quite simple to assemble and paint, and was an inexpensive craft for him to learn a little about working with paint, glue, and wooden pieces.
My one complaint was that a couple of the pieces in the deck portion were splintered off. The finished product was o.k., as we managed to turn them in such a way that it didn't show much. For the money, it was worth it. A great little item to introduce boys to modeling kits & assembling them.Get more detail about Darice Wood Model Kit-Titanic.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Potholder Loom With Cotton Loops Review
We purchased this for my daughter's 9th birthday...this was her FAVORITE gift! I wanted to give her something she could use to make usable gifts for others (she loves to give gifts!). She's already done this four times, and is now working on making a purse for herself. I love that I can order more loops from Harrisville Designs...and in specific colors...I can definitely see that I will become a regular customer on their website! ;o) This product is very well made - the metal loom is all one piece and very sturdy. The hooks used with the loom are also very durable. TERRIFIC product!Get more detail about Potholder Loom With Cotton Loops.
Hello Kitty Chainstitch Sewing Machine Top Quality
The sewing machine was as expected ...it sews good and my grandaughter loves it. I bought it directly from Amazon and didnt expect any problem to my surprise there is a problem...the box lists all that comes with it ...included is two bobbins...well there was only one bobbin. I was disgusted but chose not to send it back because my grandaughter would not let me. So with one bobbin and it dosent hold much thread we are constantly filling it. Please Amazon check your merchandise. NanaGet more detail about Hello Kitty Chainstitch Sewing Machine.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
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My two and a half year old grandson is truly enjoying his easel. I set it on his table and it's the perfect height. This easel is well made (sturdy) and extremely easy to assemble. Perfect for grandma's house!Get more detail about Table Top Easel.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Crayola 24ct Long Colored Pencils Best Quality
I picked the Crayolas over the Berol Prismacolor (to save some money) to color an Anatomy coloring book for school. Big mistake. The Crayolas are made of a harder substance and thus the colors do not easily glide onto the paper as is the case with Berols. This is important when you need to be precise in coloring small detail. Thus it took a lot longer to color a page, not mention the higher difficulty level and frustrations that accompany the coloring experience.
Now if the coloring objective is for small children's coloring books, then these Crayolas are fine for these needs. But if you're an adult or need to color something more sophisticated, go with the Berols!Get more detail about Crayola 24ct Long Colored Pencils.
Creativity for Kids Mini Flower Frames Get it now!
I bought this for my daughter for Christmas... she loved it... we got to spend quality time building the frames and they are magnetic so she stuck them on our fridge once we were done.. I would buy this again.Get more detail about Creativity for Kids Mini Flower Frames.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
My Timeless Treasures Buy Now
I bought 2 of these about 4 years ago when my twins were in nursery school. They are in first grade now and they are holding up great. I has a very sturdy front and several pockets. My suggestions to the other parents who say the other products were torn up by the children is to place these treasures in a place where only an adult can reach them. Even my first graders get excited to look through their old art work and I have to supervise. I do not want anything to get messed up. The folder has been a great storage saver and helps me keep the artwork from each twin separate.Get more detail about My Timeless Treasures.
MindWare Multiplication Mosaics Order Now
Very good if you you have a child with a long attention span, otherwise, good luck.Get more detail about MindWare Multiplication Mosaics.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Deluxe Sunprint Kit Decide Now
This was used with a group of children age 4-9. All enjoyed using it. It was easy and when combined with a discussion of light and leaves (which were used to make shapes) was very educationalGet more detail about Deluxe Sunprint Kit.
Action Products Paint-A-Pair O' Bowls Right now
We received the bowls...well actually the first order came with chipped bowls (which Amazon took back with no problem) and then the second pair came. The bowls were fine, but out of the 5 paint colors, only 2 were liquid. The other 3 were dried out. Since we needed these for a gift, I couldn't return it again, so we painted with yellow and red. It would have been nice to have all 5 colors. I am very disappointed. OH well, guess we'll plan better and go to a pottery place next time.Get more detail about Action Products Paint-A-Pair O' Bowls.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
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There really isn't any need to spend significant space on the overall quality of this product; Crayola is a known brand with high standards which follow through to this as well. What is more important is expressing how important it is for schools to incorporate the multicultural coloring products into their classrooms. It is not easy to find these products outside of online and catalogue venues (which is unfortunate), however it is critical for young students of color (or Caucasian students, for that matter) to have a full range of options when asked (as they so often are) to draw themselves, their family, or their general community. The 10 shades offered here help them do that accurately.Get more detail about Crayola Multicultural Washable Markers.
Low Price Crayola Beginning ABC/123 Tablet
I bought this for my niece and she ahd so much fun learning her ABC's, I thought that it would be a great way for her to learn how to write like she will have to in kindergaten, she will have an advance start in this. I would recommend this product for anyone who want's to give the children in their life a great start in their learning process.Get more detail about Crayola Beginning ABC/123 Tablet.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Save Martian Matter Alien Molder Refill 1
I bought the whole kit for my son, 3 1/2 about 6 months ago. He always wants to make aliens. We ran out of the matter and meteor mud, so I was very glad to find a refill kit that was reasonably priced. It even comes with new alien molds. He can even make aliens by himself with a little supervision so that he doesn't make a mess.Get more detail about Martian Matter Alien Molder Refill 1.
Discount Peaceable Kingdom Press ~ Garden Fairies In-A-Box Paper Doll Playset
My daughters have this one and the Princess one and it will keep them playing quietly for quite a while-using their imaginations. In today's world with most toys making noise and requiring batteries-I love the ones that are purely imagination and child driven.
Get more detail about Peaceable Kingdom Press ~ Garden Fairies In-A-Box Paper Doll Playset.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Cheapest Lite Brite Flat Screen: Pink
I am amazed that nobody else has noticed the smell...am I the only one? I noticed it the first time my daughter played with it and weeks later, after being aired out, it still has that awful, PVC smell that we have been warned about. It's not the pegs but the unit itself and it is STRONG. I am going to get rid of this and find an older model on ebay that I feel is more safe for her to handle.
Also, as some of the other reviewers mentioned, the storage drawer is a great idea if it didn't stick so badly and the pegs seem to fall out very easy.
I'm glad I only paid about $[...] for it on sale. It won't hurt so bad when I throw it out. I'm disappointed in Hasbro though, for sure.Get more detail about Lite Brite Flat Screen: Pink.
Cheap Lauri Toys Peel and Stick by Numbers Dinosaurs
my 4-yo would stick those little squares for over an hour (then asked for help to finish it in time for daddy`s x-mas present). I actually liked it a lot- nice stress relieving activity :D- and makes pretty pictures. the stickers are very easy to peel from the paper and you can also take them off and restick if you want to correct something- the picture is like stickeralbum.Get more detail about Lauri Toys Peel and Stick by Numbers Dinosaurs.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Buying Orb Factory Magnetic Mosaics Metal
My six year old daughter loves arts and crafts so, I ordered this for her for Christmas. The metallic mosaic tiles are colorful and come in sheets where each tile has to be separated before use. This is a bit tedious but, it is only a one-time task. It comes with several picture diagrams that show how to complete each project. I did one of them first. I enjoyed creating the beautiful picture even though it took me several hours to complete, which makes me somewhat reluctant to dismantle it. I think it is too advanced for a six year old child and the little tiles can be too easily lost but, would be great for older children and adults. However, I would not recommend this for someone who is not willing to invest a lot of time with it. This set is well constructed and should last a long time if the proper care is taken. I have since discovered on Amazon that there is a simpler version for younger children.Get more detail about Orb Factory Magnetic Mosaics Metal.
Buy Crayon, Crayola, Multicultural Colors, 8 Ct., Regular Size, Tuck Box BIN52008W
The crayons are great but are only available in specialty stores. The box of 8 crayons cost $1.45 and they really sock it to ya with the shipping - $5.74. Total ripoff as that is almost $1.00 per crayon. Sigh.Get more detail about Crayon, Crayola, Multicultural Colors, 8 Ct., Regular Size, Tuck Box BIN52008W.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Purchase Paw Print Kit
I found this on here while looking for an original gift to get for my finance's mother (whose in love with her cat). After seeing the results I put it on my amazon wish list for Christmas. Its rather large (8 inch square) And i recommend getting your own add-ins from your local craft store (stamps, clear multi-colored rocks, stones, ribbon, waterproof paint...) to personalize the stone more.Get more detail about Paw Print Kit.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Where To Buy Crayola Rainbow Rake
We picked this up at the Crayola Store. My 3 yo daughter picked this out. She loves using colored chalk on the driveway, but doing individual scribbles by hand takes awhile for her. With this she runs all over the driveway making paths with it, or we try to make shapes. She likes to think she covered the whole area in a few minutes. I gave it 4 stars for durability but we have only used it a few times so far, and she isn't like my boys who smash and crash their toys.Get more detail about Crayola Rainbow Rake.
Shop For Rainbow Chalk (Set of 4)
This chalk is fantastic for young children who are discovering their artistic side, and won't worry you if your little artist decides to decorate your walls or furniture!Get more detail about Rainbow Chalk (Set of 4).
Monday, October 4, 2010
Paint by Number Kit - Taste of Italy (20x16") Review
Haven't started this yet. The intructions are ok but a bit complicated. You have to mix some of the colors...ok I'm lazy! This product was preopened. The box had been retaped. I opened it up, everything was there but the corners of the "canvas" were bent. Not worth the trouble or postage to return it.Get more detail about Paint by Number Kit - Taste of Italy (20x16").
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Crayola Washable Window Crayons Top Quality
We got both the 8 pack of glass markers and the crayons to try both out. The crayons give a darker, more "durable" color. If you want to color in an area (like a circle for example) use the crayons for certain. If you are only doing letters or lines the markers work just fine. We've found that the markers tended to streak and not give a full fill in when used to color things in.
As for clean up - the markers are a bit easier to clean up since they don't go on as thick - but I prefer windex and then water for streaks (and I tend to get streaks, my mom says she doesn't but I don't think her kids lay it as on as thick as mine do). My recommendation - use a clean (sponge, paper towel, whatever) the first go round, then another clean paper towel for the left over (shouldn't really be any left over color at this point) and streaks.
I have read horror stories in other reviews of staining (you name it - wood, cloth, etc.). So paper towels for clean up it probably the best otherwise towels and sponges will get annoying to replace after a while. I have not had any issues with staining of hands, but I am using it with kids age 8 & 11 who apparently don't like getting their hands dirty or just aren't telling me so I can't speak to cleaning this off of skin.Get more detail about Crayola Washable Window Crayons.
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