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Crafts make perfect gifts for nearly everyone from age four to 94! Crafts can be completed and the finished items given as a gift or the craft kit/resources can be given as the gift! I love crafts as they encourage creativity, imagination and allow the crafter to show their own unique style! Crafts can become skills people are able to enjoy all their lives and are truly the perfect gift!
Meredith Books
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Better
Homes and Gardens Easy Beading |
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includes sections on beading basics, making jewelry and decorating with beads
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basic, how-to information for beginners and for those who have been making jewelry for some time
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30 jewelry patterns and 14 ideas for decorating with beads
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each pattern includes list of supplies, directions and photos
This is a great gift for the person on your list who loves to make jewelry or for the person who is very creative and loves jewelry so they can learn to make their own unique designs! Extremely well done Meredith Books!
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Sterling Publications
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Paper, Scissors Sculpt! |
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22 patterns for a wide variety of creating
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simple step by step directions
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photos of Ben's amazing gallery of creations - incredible
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single sheet sculptures from easy to more challenging
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Origami For the First Time Author - Soonboke Smith Ages - 10+ |
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color pictures throughout
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simple, complete instructions with diagrams and photos
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26 projects from simple to more challenging
The wide variety of designs teach basic techniques for incredible results! Tremendously well done, Soonboke and Sterling Publications! Combine this book with a selection of origami papers for a great gift!
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The Great Origami Book and Kit Author - Zulal Ayture-Scheele Ages - 10+ |
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40 projects
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94 origami sheets included
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color, step by step photos and directions
Just eight basic folded shapes are all you have to learn to make amazing creations with this book and kit! Tremendously well done, Zulal and Sterling Publications!
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The Girls' World Author - Rain Newcomb Ages - 8+ |
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50 unique jewelry designs
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step by step photo instructions
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complete supply list
Unique, fun, creative, and imaginative! Combine with supplies and tools for a great gift to last a lifetime! Tremendously well done, Rain and Sterling Publications! This book gives you everything you need to know to begin or continue a life of creativity and design!
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Origami with Dollar Bills Author - Duy Nguyen Ages - 12+ |
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15 patterns
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single, double or triple dollar patterns
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photo illustration and step by step directions
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fun facts about dollar bills throughout
This is a great origami book for boys - they will have fun learning how to fold money to make fun shapes and designs! Extremely well done, Duy and Sterling Publications! Add a few real dollars or fake money and give as a great gift exchange item!
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It's Not Magic, Author -
Hope Buttitta Illustrator
- Tom LaBaff Ages - 7+ |
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Cool Chemistry Authors -
Joe Rhatigan
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50 fun projects in each book with complete, step by step directions
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focus on safety
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easy to do - uses everyday supplies to learn science facts
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interesting science facts throughout
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fully illustrated
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Kitchen
Science |
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35 fun projects using kitchen supplies to help kids learn about science
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explains "What happened"!
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focus on safety
These science project books make the perfect gift for kids! Combine with some supplies and a cool "lab coat' (large shirt) and kids will have a blast learning about science! Tremendously well done, Sterling Publishing!
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Clay Club
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Winter Traditions
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each project includes four bars of clay and extras to make four five, six or 12 items
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easy, step-by-step illustrated directions
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ages 6+
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encourages creativity, imagination and giving
These new project kits from Sculpey are amazing! What a great way to introduce children to moving a step up from their play dough to working with a type of clay with which they can make real and lasting creations! I appreciate the creativity Sculpey shows with their new kits and am thrilled with the creativity they will inspire in children, teens and adults! Tremendously well done, Sculpey! These make great gifts, stocking stuffers or items that can be made and then given as gifts!
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available in one pound bars
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available in a wide variety of colors
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encourages imagination, creativity and giving
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Sculpey Ultra Light |
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includes project ideas
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white non-toxic clay is paintable when baked
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bakes hard and durable
Sculpey is an amazing clay people of all ages can use to express their creativity and imagination as they learn or continue to learn how to work with clay. You will find Sculpey in many of the stores you already shop in. Tremendously well done, Sculpey!
Balitono
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Paint
the Wild Birdhouse Chime Kit |
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solid wood birdhouse with chime
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includes paints, varnish and paintbrush
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painting guide and fun facts
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encourages imagination, creativity and giving
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Paint the Wild
Spiral Wind chime Kit
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wood slat mobile with six chimes
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includes paints, varnish, paintbrush and sandpaper
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painting guide
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encourages imagination, creativity and giving
I appreciate that Balitono includes complete craft kits - if children receive this kit as a gift, they will have everything they need to begin being creative! Once again, Balitono shows their commitment to creativity, quality and imagination with these designs in their "Paint the Wild" crafts! Tremendously well done, Balitono!
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Life of the Party/Soap Place
Spa Indulgence
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Make Your Own
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Make Your Own
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Make Your Own Embossed Soap Bars kit
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These "Make Your Own" kits are excellent gift ideas for anyone ages 12 and up! The kits provide everything a beginner needs to learn how to make their own soap as well as soap they can give as gifts! Easy and fun, these kits encourage creativity, imagination and giving - they could even be the start of your own soap business! Tremendously well done, Life of the Party/Soap Place!
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Moisturizing
White Glycerin Soap |
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Natural Avocado |
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available in 2lb bricks - scored for easy cutting
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includes directions for melting in your microwave
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enriched with coconut oil
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natural ingredients
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Soap Curls |
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makes six to ten bars of soap
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available in a variety of colors
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allows you to have a unique, soap in a soap creation
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Herbal Soap Additives |
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variety of herbs available, chamomile, lemongrass, lavender and more
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allows you to have a "natural" touch to your soap creations
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provides aroma therapy
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includes directions
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Essentials
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available in a variety of colors and fragrances
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allows you to add a special "touch"
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Molds |
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massage bars
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rose/flower bars
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botanical bars
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snowman bars
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wide variety of molds available
Individual supplies from Life of the Party/Soap Place allow you to continue to grow in your creativity with making soap! Pick and choose the supplies you want for the creations your imagination dreams up! All supplies are of the highest quality and easy to order on-line! Extremely well done, Life of the Party/Soap Place!
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Arnold Grummer
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Complete Guide to Easy Papermaking Easy Paper Making Instructional Video Series |
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- book covers the same topics as the video
- step by step directions with photo illustrations throughout the book
- video set includes three videos and covers -
- basic sheet making
- adding color
- using inclusions and botanicals
- painting with pulp
- making shapes
- creating texture and more
The book is easy to understand and the video is like having your own personal teacher to walk you through each step! Extremely well done!
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Papermill
Complete Paper Making Kit |
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- kit includes -
- guidebook with illustrated direction sheet
- handmold with closures
- drain rack
- professional papermaking screen
- couch sheets
- cover screen
- press bar and sponge
- guide book tells how to make paper, cards, stationery, ornaments, gift tags, bookmarks
- guide book provides valuable hints, tips and how-to's
- easy to use
This kit provides everything you need to begin making your own paper! I love how this kit encourages creativity and imagination and allows you to make your own unique paper items! This makes a unique and excellent gift for the "crafty" person on your gift list! Tremendously well done, Arnold Grummer!
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Casting Mold Set
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- includes six molds in the set - sunflower, dragonfly, butterfly, bird, maple leaf and gingko
- includes tips and info to help you know how to use these molds
Quality, detailed molds can be used for papermaking and other crafting mediums as well! Tremendously well done, Arnold Grummer!
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Complete Guide to |
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- covers everything you need to know about paper casting
- photo illustrations throughout
- 22 projects in book allow you to actually try techniques being taught
This is clearly a must-have book for anyone who wants to create with paper! Tremendously well done, Arnold Grummer!
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Let's Make
Paper! Kit |
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- kit includes -
- paper making screen
- support screen
- cover screen
- sponge
- press bar
- couch sheets
- patterns and instructions
This is a great choice for the beginner and kids - anyone curious about making their own paper! Easy to use, great gift idea encourages creativity, imagination and learning something new! Tremendously well done, Arnold Grummer!
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Creativity for Kids
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Tape Crazy Ages 7-97 |
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includes five projects
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seven colorful rolls of tape
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sheet of mini stickers
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encourages creativity, imagination and giving
This is a great, unique craft kit! The five fun usable projects kids can "tape" will be enjoyed by those who make them and by those who receive them! Tremendously well done, Creativity for Kids!
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OptiArt
Ages - 7-97 |
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includes seven different, colorful watch bands
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working watch face included
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14 opti stones with stickers and clear adhesive
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14 silver slider settings
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encourages creativity, imagination and style
This great open-ended craft allows girls to make a one of a kind watch to give or keep! Tremendously well done, Creativity for Kids!
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Soap Paper Card Maker Ages 7-97 |
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unique and fun craft
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includes directions and supplies to make ten or more cards from colorful sheets of soap paper
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also includes, scissors, envelopes, skin safe marker, soap confetti flowers/leaves, crafting swabs and plastic to work on
This is a great, unique craft for children, teens and adults! Creativity for Kids continue to show their own creativity and imagination and in so doing, encourage the same among the people who receive their kits! Tremendously well done, Creativity for Kids!
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Fast Cars Race Cars Ages 5-95 |
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includes three wood cars, paints, brushes, decals and wheels
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simple of complex options for decorating
Great craft for boys - gets them involved in being creative and in showing their imagination! Extremely well done, Creativity for Kids!
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Awesome Origami Ages 8-98 |
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includes 100 colorful origami papers
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book is also included with 25 step by step, illustrated patterns - I love the paper balloon!
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embellishments included to make creations more "creative"
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includes scissors, glue, and more
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encourages creativity, imagination, hand-eye coordination
Great set to start someone with origami! I'm happy to see how Creativity for Kids included everything a beginner would need to learn the unique skill of origami! Tremendously well done, Creativity for Kids!
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I Love Horses Jewelry Set Ages - 7-97 |
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includes all the supplies you need to make three bracelets and one necklace
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four pony posters included to color
The girl who loves horses and making jewelry will love this set! The combination of silver finish charms and colorful beads provide a wonderful opportunity for a girl's creativity and imagination to shine! Extremely well done, Creativity for Kids!
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Monster Trucks Custom Shop Ages 5-95 |
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includes four trucks, stickers, paint, brush and ideas
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encourages imagination, creativity and being unique
This is a great craft kit for boys! the combination of trucks and custom decorations is a great opportunity for boys to show their imagination and creativity! Tremendously well done, Creativity for Kids!
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Bobble Dinos Ages 6-96 |
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includes two bobble head dinos - one large dino and one baby dino in an "egg"
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includes a color in diorama, markers and sparkle paint
Boys and girls will love this craft! Extremely well done, Creativity for Kids! As with all Creativity for Kids crafts, this will encourage creativity, imagination and learning!
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Crafty Caps |
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Creature Caps |
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each kit includes a visor and cap as well as embellishments - felt shapes, rhinestones, ribbon, glitter, wiggly eyes, pom poms, sparkle paint, instructions and more
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encourages creativity, imagination, style and giving
Tremendously well done, Creativity for Kids! Kids love to wear hats and a hat they can design and then wear is a great gift to give or receive!
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Mod Bracelets Ages 6-96 |
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includes six patent leather belt bracelets
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includes a variety of "embellishments"
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encourages creativity, imagination, design and giving
Unique style of bracelets! Makes a great gift for the girl who loves to make jewelry as well as for the girl who this may be her first try at designing bracelets that reflect her own sense of style! Extremely well done, Creativity for Kids!
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Sew Cool Fleece Fashions Ages 8-98 |
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includes fleece circles, sewing floss, needle, pom poms, glue, fabric tags to personalize creations and instructions
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great way for a young girl to learn to sew by hand
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encourages creativity, imagination, sewing and design
This new kit even comes in a cool plastic tote bag! Color, design and creativity combine to allow girls to sew their own style! Tremendously well done, Creativity for Kids!
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Beeswax Candles Ages - 7-97 |
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includes six colored sheets of bee's wax, wicks, instructions and info on bees and candles
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encourages creativity, imagination and giving
Easy to do craft allows kids, and adults, to make unique candles they can keep or give away as great gifts! Extremely well done, Creativity for Kids!
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Dreamy Ribbon Jewelry Totally Sweet Beads Ages - 7-97 |
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Dreamy Ribbon Jewelry includes enough supplies to make up to nine bracelets
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magnetic clasps are unique and fun
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includes ribbon, needle, threader, 100 beads
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Totally Sweet Beads includes more than 70 glass beads and heart toggle clasps to make your own creations
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encourages imagination, creativity and giving
Great Open ended craft allows girls to create their own unique jewelry to keep or give away! When girls learn to make jewelry it is a skill and source of enjoyment they can enjoy all their lives! Extremely well done, Creativity for Kids!
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Make Your Own Teddy Buddy Ages 6-96 |
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almost no sewing required
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includes poodle or bear, stuffing and accessories along with easy to follow directions
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encourages imagination and creativity
Fun, unique way to give a child more than just another stuffed toy - allow them to have a part in making their new "friend"! Extremely well done, Creativity for Kids!
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Butterfly Bedroom Ages 6-96 |
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includes supplies for three butterflies - paint, butterflies, sequins, tulle, ribbon, string and ideas
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encourages imagination, creativity, decorating skills
Fun gift encourages girls to create their own unique bedrooms! Extremely well done, Creativity for Kids!
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Ceramic Allowance Bank |
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ceramic pig with rubber stopper, paint, brush, allowance book, job stars stickers and ideas
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encourages creativity and imagination as well as responsibility, math and saving
Extremelyy well done, Creativity for Kids! This craft allows kids to learn about saving, math, responsibility while being creative and showing their imagination!
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Enchanted Garden Stones Ages 8-98 |
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makes four 6" stones
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includes plaster mix, pebbles, tiles and more, mixing trays, gloves and ideas
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encourages imagination, creativity and giving as well as making memories
Great items to get and have the kids make to give as gifts for grandparents or parents! Extremely well done, Creativity for kids!
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Klutz
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How to Build Spaceships Author/Illustrator - Doug Stillinger Ages - 8+ |
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illustrated step by step directions
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180 sturdy building cards included
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encourages imagination, creativity, hand-eye coordination
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includes a space man for play with creations
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The Klutz Book of Magic Authors John Cassidy & Michael Stroud Ages 8+ |
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completely illustrated with 35 fun tricks to learn and show your friends and family
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includes five secret "props"
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encourages imagination, stage presence and fun
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Friendship
Bracelets Author - Laura Torres Ages 6+ |
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10 colors of floss, beads, and clip included with book
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10 patterns of unique friendship bracelets with step by step illustrated directions
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encourages imagination, creativity, hand-eye coordination and giving
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Ribbon Purses Authors - Theresa Hutnick & Megan Smith Ages - 10+ |
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14 fun patterns with step by step directions
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includes ribbon, beads, floss and more
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encourages sewing skills, imagination, creativity and style
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The Body Book |
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includes facial brush, buffer, head band, nail brush, file, pumice stone, shower cap, infusion bag and essential oils
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complete information on how to care for face, hands, feet, hair and bath
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58 recipes for natural toners, scrubs, rinses and more
Klutz books are the perfect gift for children, youth and adults who want to learn how to do something new and fun! I really love that they include supplies so you can not only read about something new to try, but also actually have many of the things you need to do what you learn! Creative, fun, imaginative, it is no wonder Klutz books encourage these things in the people who receive their books as it is absolutely clear that Klutz is committed to these things themselves! Tremendously well done, Klutz!
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Crayola
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Color Wonder |
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includes three sea creatures for children to color
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includes seven Color Wonder markers
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encourages creativity, imagination and fun in young children
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Color Wonder |
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includes coloring pad with 24 pages to color - Superman, Cars and more - as well as six Color Wonder Markers
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encourages creativity, imagination and learning about colors and things
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All you need to know about these items is it they are part of Color Wonder! This is enough for all parents of preschoolers to stand and cheer! I'm beyond thrilled to see Crayola continue to expand the selection of items in their Color Wonder line of crafts! When older siblings receive crafts like the ones reviewed above, it is tremendous that the younger children in the family can also receive gifts that encourage their creativity and imagination! For any who do not know, Color Wonder markers will only write on Color Wonder paper and now Color Wonder statues! Tremendously well done, Crayola!
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Color Explosion Sun Catchers |
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includes 10 color-reveal sun catcher sheets and three color-reveal markers, window adhesives and stencils
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encourages imagination, creativity and giving
I love this new item from Crayola! The color-reveal markers only write on Color Explosion surfaces - parents will love this and kids will be amazed by the rainbow of colors the markers reveal! Kids can use the stencils or their own imagination to make sun catchers to give or keep! Tremendously well done, Crayola!
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Air Dry Clay |
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softens with a little water - cleans up easily and air dries to a hard, durable surface that can be painted
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comes in a 2.5 lb tub - reseals to keep the clay fresh
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encourages imagination, creativity and giving
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Twistables markers |
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no marker tops to lose!
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includes six classic colors
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makes a great stocking stuffer
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encourages creativity and imagination
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Giant Coloring Floor Pads |
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20 pictures of "friends" like Superman and Dora the Explorer for kids to color
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encourages creativity and imagination
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Superman |
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includes 12 colored pencils and 20 blank tracing papers as well as 20 pictures to trace
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encourages hand-eye coordination, creativity and imagination
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Pip-Squeaks |
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shorter, portable size broad-line and fine-line markers
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includes 26 markers, pad of paper and colorful zippered portfolio
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encourages creativity and imagination
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great stocking stuffer
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Crayola provides a wide variety of items designed to encourage creativity and imagination in children from a very young age! Extremely well done, Crayola!
Action Products/Curiosity Kits
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Pottery Wheel |
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includes pottery wheel and foot pedal, plug in adapter, 2lb clay, cutting cord, illustrated instructions, paint, brushes, sponge and clay knives
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encourages creativity, imagination, design and learning new skills
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definitely a step up from a beginner's pottery wheel and will allow children, youth and even adults to try to make new and better pottery creations
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I Dig Dinosaurs - T-Rex |
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includes "bones" in a "rock", steel digging tools, safety glasses, paints and a field guide with step by step illustrated directions as well as dino facts
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encourages learning and imagination
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fun, unique gift item for kids
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Beaded Shoelace Charms |
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includes all the supplies you need to make 8 charms
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encourages imagination, creativity and sharing
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Kidz Workshop |
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Revvin' Racer Wood Project |
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Biplane Wood Project |
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Ages 7+ |
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includes instructions, wooden pieces, screwdriver, decals
encourages learning to use tools, following directions, creativity and imagination
complete projects - except for paint - great first wood projects
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Candle Fun |
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includes six colorful wax sheets, wax strips, wicking, glitter, cookie cutters, cutting tool, votive candles, glow in the dark paint, paint brush, illustrated directions
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kit makes more than 10 candles
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encourages creativity, imagination, learning something new, giving
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fun, simple way to make your own candles
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Neon
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makes 20 balls
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includes neon and glow in the dark crystals in lots of fun colors, four molds, storage bags and illustrated directions
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simple fun way to make your own small bouncing balls
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great stocking stuffer
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encourages creativity, imagination
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includes one battery powered pottery wheel, one pound of clay, paint, brushes, sculpting tools, cutting cord, illustrated instructions
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encourages creativity, imagination, learning something new
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great first pottery wheel for children to learn with
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includes one metal frame, canvas cover, six bottles of fabric paint, two pattern sheets, brushes and instructions
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encourages creativity, imagination and if you have more than one child and only one chair, divide the chair into a portion for each child to decorate - thus encouraging cooperative creating!
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unique, fun - this is a great family project item
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I Made That Caddy Toy Cart |
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includes wooden pieces, wooden hammer, wooden pegs, glue, sandpaper, paint and brushes
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encourages creativity, learning to use tools, following directions, imagination
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great first wood project
I'm tremendously impressed with the craft projects from Action Products/Curiosity Kits as they provide quality "parts", complete supplies and step by step illustrated directions so kids, and adults, can learn a new skill and show their own creativity making something with lasting value! Tremendously well done, Action Products/Curiosity Kits!
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Grafix
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Shrink
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Ink
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allows you to create whatever you want either by drawing on the shrink film or printing on it with your ink jet printer
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you can make unique, special projects with photos, handprints - whatever your imagination creates
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encourages creativity, imagination
You can use Grafix Shrink Film to make ornaments, unique gift tags, jewelry - whatever you can think of! Creative, unique and lots of fun! Tremendously well done, Grafix!
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Oriental Trading Company
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Christmas Tree Gift Bag Craft Kit |
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12 complete gift bag kits
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each kit includes brown bag with handles and fabric pieces to decorate bag
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easy to follow directions
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Winter Beaded Charm Zipper Pull Craft Kit |
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12 complete kits
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each kit includes three glass beads, silver snowflake charm and findings to make a zipper pull
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excellent colors and quality beads combine for a great gift to make or give for someone else to make!
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encourages creativity and imagination
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Confetti Glass beads |
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Candy
Cane Glass beads |
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Black,
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Polka-dot
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Assorted
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Semi-precious
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Red
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Turquoise
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each bag includes from six to 50 beads
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quality beads in variety of sizes, shapes and colors
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encourages imagination and creativity
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great items to add to a jewelry how-to book to make a unique and sure to be loved, gift
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Silver
magnetic diamond shaped clasps |
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Silver
crimp beads |
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Silver
Toggle clasps |
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Silvertone
Bead pendants |
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Metal
Photo Frame Charms |
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Spacer
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Silvertone
metal leaf beads |
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variety of metal findings to set off jewelry creations
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encourages creativity and imagination
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great items to add to a jewelry how-to book and beads to make a unique and sure to be loved, gift
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Assorted color foil glass leaf pendants |
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absolutely beautiful
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available in a variety of colors
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excellent item to give the jewelry maker in your family
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Winter
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Fleece Tied Throw Craft |
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complete kits with everything you need to make 12 pillows and one throw
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colorful, winter print with snowflakes - great for kids to make a gift for grandparents, cousins and friends
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soft, warm fleece sure to be a hit!
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encourages creativity and imagination
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Penguin Fleece Hat Craft kit |
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scarf kit includes 12 complete kits with scarf and ribbons
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penguin hat kit includes enough supplies to make six hats
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encourages creativity and imagination
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great for kids to make as gifts for cousins and friends
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Fleece tied Football pillow craft kit |
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complete kit includes enough for 12 pillows
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great craft for boys to make and give
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encourages creativity and imagination
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great idea for boys to make for their cousins and friends
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Stacking Snowman box craft |
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complete craft with everything you need to decorate a snowman
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excellent to make and decorate your own home with at Christmas or to give as a gift or to give the kit as a gift to the crafty person on your list
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consider repainting with a textured paint, adding your own embellishments to make your own unique snowman
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encourages creativity and imagination
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Jingle bell wreath ornament craft kit |
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easy to make
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kit includes everything you need to make 12 ornaments
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consider allowing your kids to make these as gifts for their teachers
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encourages creativity and imagination
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Casting Keepsakes
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Plaster kits |
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Wax kits |
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- each kit includes everything you need to make a cast of a hand or foot
- easy to follow directions are complete and take you step-by-step through the process
- final projects are incredible - you can even see fingerprints/toeprints!
- encourages creativity, imagination and memories
These products are a must-have for anyone on your list with young children or for newlyweds! Give the kits so those who receive them can make casts or make casts of your children's hands/feet and give to grandparents. Either way, anything from Casting Keepsakes is absolutely going to be loved for years and years to come! Tremendously well done, Casting Keepsakes!
S&S Worldwide
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Plastic Loopers frame |
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| Cotton Jersey Loopers 10oz bag |
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- easy to use frame - six frames in this package
- colorful loopers
- encourages creativity and imagination
This is just like the potholder maker I remember from my childhood! This set with the 1lb bags of loops makes a great item for a child to create gifts for their grandmothers, teachers and others in their lives as well as a terrific gift with the loopers and frame! Consider getting a set and using at a birthday party sleepover or Christmas break sleepover - the girls will love it! Tremendously well done, S&S!
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Metallic Bead Purse
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- kit includes enough supplies to make 12 bead purse necklaces
- encourages creativity and imagination
- includes complete directions
Again, this is a great item for a child or teen to get and make to give the completed purses as gifts or give the set to someone on your list who is creative and loves to make things with beads! Either way, whoever receives these will love the unique, fun look of these bead purses! Extremely well done, S&S!
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Velvet Art Assortment |
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Velvet
Art Diaries |
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- Art assortment includes 50 pages to color
- Diary assortment includes six diaries
- encourages creativity and writing skills
Velvet art is fun for anyone of any age! Consider these items as add on gifts or stocking stuffers! Extremely well done, S&S Worldwide!
Crown Publishing
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amazing crochet lace Author - Doris Chan |
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- unique designs with a vintage look
- 19 designs in this book all with complete patterns, drawing and photos
- simple instructions
This book is best described by it's author, "New fashions inspired by old-fashioned lace." The designs will be loved by young and old alike. This book allows you to either create unique gifts for those on your list, or combined with a gift card to a yarn store you will have a gift sure to encourage creativity and style! Tremendously well done, Doris and Crown Publishing!
The Review Source
Copyright © Lynda Freeman
Last Updated Dec. 2, 2006
Web Page by Lynda Freeman
Send an e-mail to Lynda at Lynda@thereviewsource.net
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