Activities The Original Spirograph Art Studio, from KAHOOTZ TOYS, is the ultimate spiro-art design set, featuring tons of artists’ supplies as well as all of the iconic wheels and rings of the original Spirograph, re-engineered and updated for today. The precisionengineered Spirograph gears work with the included retractable ballpoint pens, design markers, and colored pencils, as well as with most standard pens, markers, and pencils. The kit features a high-quality, durable carrying case for storing all of the supplies and a full-color design guide, which explains the fundamentals of drawing with Spirograph as well as step-by-step instructions for creating original designs. The included SpiroPutty holds the Spirograph pieces securely so that kids can create beautifully intricate designs without putting holes in the paper. The set also comes with a 25page drawing pad, 20 sheets of Spirograph design paper, pattern scissors, a self-inking stamp, a glue stick, a pencil sharpener, and two sticker sheets. The set is designed for kids ages 8 and up.
PotholderPRO, from HARRISVILLE DESIGNS, allows kids and crafters to weave a potholder that is practical and detailed. The custom-sized cotton PRO Loops and the large metal loom help kids create a potholder that is professional, large enough for adult hands, and useful in the kitchen. The kit includes a sturdy metal loom and the custom cotton loops, which are available in more than 30 colors from three different palettes: bright, pastel, and designer. The PotholderPRO is made in the U.S.
ALEX TOYS is set to launch new jewelry kits this year. With I Heart Charm Bracelets, kids can make two bracelets loaded with beads and charms. Kids can make 24 of their own unique styles of beads using five colors of magic air dry clay and add sparkle with the included gems and glitter. The kit also includes a molding tool, which makes it easy for kids ages 7 and up to shape the beads. With BFF Jewelry, kids can make eight accessories to wear and share. The kit includes two half-heart charms and six name plates with stickers, and kids can add a dome sticker for a polished look. BFF Jewelry also comes with two buttons, colored cord, 112 stickers, two ball chain necklaces, eight jump rings, and four sets of bracelet closures. The set is designed for kids ages 7 and up. Kids ages 8 and up can create 10 boho bracelets using a weaving loom with Boho Bands. The included sparkling beads and metal charms will complete the boho look. The set includes the loom, seven colors of beads, silver-colored beads, three colors of twine, three colors of thread, and a sewing needle.
CREATIVITY FOR KIDS has added new colorful kits to its line. Tooby Loops Jewelry lets kids ages 5 and up transform Tooby Loops into fun jewelry accessories such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets. The kit includes pipe cleaners, beads, rhinestones, and scissors. Origami, for kids ages 7 and up, includes vibrant neon paper and fun sticker embellishments to rev up the art of paper folding. Kids can create fish, snakes, frogs, and more fun animals with the easy-to-follow instructions.
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DECEMBER/JANUARY 2014