2005 Holiday Gift Review - Craft Kits and Supplies

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Crayola

	Erasable Markers		Twistables Colored Pencils
	Favorite Features - non-toxic available in six colors		Favorite Features - non-toxic available in 12 colors no sharpening necessary
			Twistables Slick Stix
			Favorite Features - non-toxic available in five colors tremendously bold, bright colors

    Crayola items are great as add on gifts, stocking stuffers or for gift exchanges!  As always, Extremely well done, Crayola!

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Girlfitti     Ages 6+
Smart Charms interactive bracelets	Magna-style Jewelry Kit	Digital Scrapbook
Favorite Features - includes two bracelets with charms and paint encourages imagination, creativity room for photos      Unique, fun, light up bracelets light up when you are near someone else who is wearing one.  Includes two in the kit - one to keep and one to give away!  Very nicely done, Crayola!	Favorite Features - beads, charms, end clasp, string and pouch directions encourages creativity and imagination      Girls who love beads and making their own jewelry will love this kit!  Extremely well done, Crayola!	Favorite Features - batteries accessible only with a screwdriver book includes pages, double stick tabs, mounting squares and stickers allows you to record and listen to special memories encourages creativity and imagination      Excellent way to encourage young girls to begin to journal and save their memories and photos!  Tremendously well done, Crayola!

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Creativity For Kids - Faber-Castell

Q-BIZM Art Cubes Ages 7 - 97

Favorite Features -

• includes 18 solid wood blocks in three different sizes, paint brush, paint, varnish, illustrated instructions/ideas
• encourages creativity, imagination

    There are endless possibilities for this craft!  Decoupage, photo cubes, puzzles, unique art - whatever!  Tremendously well done, Faber-Castell!

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Clip-it-Cubes Ages 7 - 97

Favorite Features -

• includes supplies for two cubes, three tubes of paint, rhinestones, two wire clips and ideas
• encourages creativity and imagination

    Give to you children and let them make a gift to give to their Grandparents!  Tremendously well done, Faber-Castell!

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Snake Safari Ages 7 - 97

Favorite Features -

• three wood snakes, paint brush, paint and ideas
• information on snakes
• encourages creativity and imagination

    This is the perfect snake especially for boys!  I love how the snakes bend and move!  Tremendously well done, Faber-Castell!

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Opti Art Glass Cubes Ages 8 - 98

Favorite Features -

• includes 12 glass cubes, paint, brush, cardboard squares, felt dots, tow side tape, glue and ideas
• reverse layer painting and 3-D creations
• encourages creativity and imagination

    Unique, beyond cool craft you can use to make something special for yourself or to give as a gift!  Tremendously well done, Faber-Castell!

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Fast Car Race Cars Ages 5 - 95

Favorite Features -

• includes three wood cars with wheels, stickers, brush, paint and ideas
• pull back mechanism makes cars go!
• encourages imagination and creativity

    Another great craft for boys!  Tremendously well done, Faber-Castell!

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Reverse Glass Picture Frame Ages 8 - 98

Favorite Features -

• includes frame, brush, paint and ideas
• includes recycling ideas
• encourages imagination and creativity

    Fun, technique allows you to paint on the back in layers for great results!  Tremendously well done, Faber-Castell!

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Ceramic Pet Dish Ages 7 - 97

Favorite Features -

• includes bowl, paint, brush and ideas
• ASTM safe for animals to use
• recipe for dog biscuits
• includes recycling ideas
• encourages imagination and creativity

    Use this great craft to make a gift for the pet in your family!  Tremendously well done, Faber-Castell!

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Le Most Petite Purses Ages 7 - 97

Favorite Features -

• three petite ceramic purses
• includes paint, brush, glitter paint, rhinestones, illustrated ideas
• encourages creativity and imagination

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Ceramic Frames Ages 7 - 97

Favorite Features -

• includes three frames in three sizes, paint, brush and ideas
• encourages creativity and imagination

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CD's to Go Ages 7 - 97

Favorite Features -

• includes CD holder with protective sleeves and strap, paint, brush, gem stones
• holds 10 CDs
• encourages creativity and imagination

    Rather than giving another toy to a child, give a gift they can let their own imagination and creativity shine through!  Extremely well done, Faber Castell!

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Hasbro

Lite Brite FX Flash Art Ages 5+

Favorite Features -

• batteries accessible only with a screwdriver
• includes neon paint
• lights and sounds add to the fun
• refill kits available
• encourages creativity and imagination

    Children can create and then have fun watching their creation "shine"!  Extremely well done, Hasbro!

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Balitono

My Horse Stable and Corral Kit Ages 6 - 106

• Favorite Features -
  • complete kit with wood horse, stable and corral
  • includes paints. stencil and paint brush
  • encourages imagination and creativity
  • flyer with info on horses

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My Nutcracker Kit Ages 6 - 106

• Favorite Features -
  • Complete kit with wooden nutcracker
  • nutcracker's mouth moves
  • includes hair and beard, paints, glue, varnish, paintbrush
  • interesting facts
  • encourages imagination and creativity

Balitono crafts are complete, quality, open ended activities children can receive as a gift or create and give as a gift!  Excellent alternative to giving children more toys!  Tremendously well done, Balitono!

 

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