diy.org

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Jan 072013
 

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Have you checked out diy.org?  It’s a site dedicated to making and doing, in which you “do challenges, share what you make and earn skill patches.”  Skills range from Camper and Bike Mechanic to Entomologist and Rocketeer.  Once you choose a skill to earn there are challenges for you to choose from.  For example, if you want to earn a Yeti patch you need to complete 3 challenges, which could be make snow goggles, cook a stew and make something warm.

The site is geared toward all ages with challenge ideas varying in difficulty, time needed and supervision needs.  This is a great way to get anyone, kid or adult, interested in a new hobby.  Plus, you get to pick a really cool animal icon to use with your profile!

Have a crafty day!

-Child’s Play

Buy 2, Get 1 Free on Craft Kits!

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Nov 152012
 

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Creativity for Kids is having a promo! Buy any two Creativity for Kids craft kits (valued at $17.99 or more) and get a select kit for FREE! For the free kit, choose from Pop-Up Scrapbook, Sweet Shop Lip Balm, 2 Bobble Dogs or Garden Stones.  Perfect for Christmas presents, birthday gifts, toy drive donations or to keep in reserve for the next no school/ rainy day combo.

Here’s the FREE kits you can choose from!

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Sweet Shop Lip Balm

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Two Bobble Head Dogs

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Enchanted Garden Stones

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Pop-Up Scrapbook

Have a crafty, homemade kind of day!

-Child’s Play

DIY Halloween Calendar

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Oct 102012
 
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DIY Halloween Calendar from Go Scout Creative and Red Tricycle

Here’s a great craft for you and the kiddos!  Visit Red Tricycle’s website and download the easy fold-and-cut Halloween themed calendar above!  First, assemble the trick or treat bag.  Then choose between 3 different Halloween themed bodies and heads.  After that you’re all set to count down the days until trick or treating!

The calendar was created by Scout Creative, a Portland marketing agency that specializes in non-traditional ads – like 3D paper crafts!  They post a free, monthly calendar at their site.  Check it out!

And, call today to reserve your spot in the FREE Games That Teach Workshop!

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Have an absolutely fantastic day!

-Child’s Play

Djeco: Adorable French Toys

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Jul 252012
 

Djeco is a french company that specializes in all things adorable!  They hire illustrators from around the world to adorn their products with images that are too cute to be just for kids!  I mean, look at this:

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DIY Pretty Wood Paper Toys by Djeco, Ages 7+ $9.99

To make your own menagerie of critters, all you have to do is punch out, fold and glue!  Cleanly photographed instructions are included for everyone’s convenience.  The deer wearing a neck scarf is almost too much!  ..le sigh..

There’s also these:

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Paper Airplanes by Djeco, Ages 7+ $9.99

These planes are specifically marked as “high performance.”  Oh yeah.  And, they have silly passengers on each plane!

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Intro to Origami by Djeco, Ages 4+ $7.99

These simple step by step kits are great for little hands!  Available in animals or people.

And, there’s these if you just need some stickers!

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Beasts Stickers by Djeco $4.99

Their website is really adorable too!

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www.djeco.com

Have a spiffy and bright and cheery day!

-Child’s Play

Art Supplies for Rainy Days

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May 242012
 

Rain, rain go away!  Since the weather has decided to convert back to fall temperaments, here are art activities ideal for today’s weather.

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Textured Stencils by Melissa & Doug, Ages 5+ $9.99

Available in Dinosaur, Insect and Sealife these textured stencils are an all-in-one craft kit.  Trace the image, then lay your paper on top and use crayons to rub texture and shading into your drawing.  Awesome!  The texture really makes T. Rex pop!

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Scrapbook Shadowbox, Ages 7+ $24.99

For those a little bit older, pick up this Scrapbook Shadowbox kit!  Add your own photos, then use the frames, papers, stickers and embellishments to make a personalized work of art!  The kit even has glue and scissors included.  When it’s all finished, hanging hooks are included on all four corners, so no matter how you position your collage it’ll be easy to hang!  This is totally perfect for a tween girl!

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Faber Castell Duo Tip Markers, Ages 4+ 12 Markers $4.99/ 24 Markers $9.99

And sometimes you just need pen and paper.  We love these Faber Castell Duo Tip Markers.  Fine and broad widths, and double the colors as a standard pack!  Plus, the quality is so great!  Although, since they’ve been in business since 1761 you can kind of expect great things!

Hope you have a day full of flashes of brilliance and creative genius!

-Child’s Play

Inside Activities: Orb Factory

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May 222012
 

Need a new inside activity?  We just got a HUGE shipment from Orb Factory.  Orb Factory is a wonderful company that makes “stick ‘n’ create” art kits.  Kits come in a variety of interests:  simple “My First Mosaic” pictures, DIY Sparkling Mirrors, Individual Mosaics (perfect for travel), Stick N Style Blinglets (aka bracelets with lots of stick on jewels!) and more!  The age range starts at 3 +, so there’s something for everyone’s abilities.  Little clean up and a low mess potential make these perfect for rainy days (or grandma’s house)!

Here’s a few of our NEW favorites!

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Knight Light, Ages 6-12 $14.99

Create your own Night Light!  Build the castle, then add stickers and jewels!  And, the stickers are reusable!  And, the light changes colors!  Score!

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Stick N Style Sparkle Bands, Ages 5+ $16.99

It’s got headbands!  It’s got bracelets!  It’s got a fancy ponytail holder!  And, there are over 500 sparkles and gems to decorate with!  Most Awesome 5 Year Old Girl Birthday Present EVER!

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SparkleUps Dinos, Ages 5+ $9.99

Dinosaur stickers that you can decorate with stick on jewels.  Sparkly Dinos!  AWESOME!

Hope your day has some sparkle!

-Child’s Play

Fold all your worries away!

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May 172012
 
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How About Orange’s Paper Heart Garland Tutorial

Origami is one of our favorite crafts.  It can be simple or involved, depending on your mood.  Little Hands and adult hands get the same enjoyment out of it.  There are some gorgeous papers available (some right here in the store).  And the possibilities really are endless.  Just look below!

We just started carrying Aitoh brand Origami paper, and it is so wonderful!  Available in packs or kits, flowered or foil embossed.  Here’s just a snippet of what’s available:

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The Ancient Art of Origami, Ages 8+ $12.99

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Origami Paper Doll Making Kit, Ages 8+ $13.99

Have an absolutely fantastic day!

-Child’s Play

Today in the store…

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May 162012
 

Today we have Karl Johnson in the store hand-cutting Silhouette Portraits!  We have a few walk-in spots available from noon-2pm.  His work is amazing and it only takes 5 minutes!  All the details are on our Events page.

And if you can’t make it today, Karl will be at Duck Duck Goose (just down the block from us) on Friday!  Details on their facebook page here.

And, now for a few new things in the store!

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Zibits Lightning Arena, Ages 6+ $29.99

Zibits are back in stock!  And, this arena is brand new!  Challenge a friend in head-2-head action!  Score the most goals and win!  Lightning ball included!

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My First Creative Collage, Ages 3+ $9.99

Orb Factory Sticky Mosaics are one of the most popular craft kits for the under 6 set, and now you can expand your artistic pursuits with these awesome Creative Collage Kits!  Peel away sections to expose the colored sticker then apply the fun color-match materials!  Add pom-poms, glitter and foam dots, then press down the frame and hang it up!  Kit includes three pictures and all supplies.  Great for when grandma needs something for everyone to do!

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Sew Your Own Sock Squid, Ages 9+ $17.99

Already made a sock monkey?  What about a sock squid?!  Yes, that’s right, Sock Squid.  Use the kit’s organic cotton socks, button eyes, recycled poly stuffing and simple, illustrated instructions to make your own squid!  Even more sock squid coolness – it’s made in the US, and packaged not too far away in Washington state!

Have an outstanding day!

-Child’s Play

Make a Gift for Mom!

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May 102012
 

Need a gift idea for Mother’s Day?  How about making something?  We’ve got lots of art kits, perfect for making Mom a special something.

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DIY Bath Fizzies by Kiss Naturals, Ages 6+, $16.99

Maybe mom would like some bath accessories.  Use this kit to make natural Bath Fizzies – in a heart shape!  Kiss Naturals is a new line for us – they’re made in Canada, suggest recycling the product packaging into a memory box, and 10% of all profits are donated to charity!

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Sumi-e Ink Painting, Ages 6+, $25.99

Need some new custom artwork in the house?  Pick up a Sumi-e Ink Painting Kit from Eye Can Art.  Everything needed is in the kit – including a bamboo brush, wood block, ink and enough paper for 9 paintings!  This is definitely a unique kit and great for any budding artist!  Amate Cut Paper and Collage Print Making also available.

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Loop N Loom, Ages 5+, $19.99

Then there is the ever classic Loop N Loom.  When in doubt, make mom a potholder.  This is a rite of passage.  Every child should make a Loop N Loom potholder at some point.  These potholders are fun to make, have fantastic color and pattern, and are one of the most useful kid’s crafts out there!

And, while our Silhouette Portraits won’t be in time for Mother’s Day, they will make a great Father’s Day gift!  Make your appointment today!

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Have a pleasantly creative day!

-Child’s Play

New Crafty Things!

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Apr 262012
 

Howdy!

How’s your creativity-o-meter doing lately?  Need some new toys to get everyone’s creativity sensors going?  Well then, have we got the ticket for you!

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The Mighty Sword Pen!

Know a budding writer?  This is the perfect sword!  Mighty, witty and it fits nicely in small and big hands!  And, if a sword pen just doesn’t sound like a good fit, how about a horse pen?  We’ve got those too!

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Pop Arty Beads, Ages 4+

Are your little ones not quite ready for writing (especially with a sword)?  Try out these Pop Beads!  This jug is full of beads of all sizes, textures and colors!  Great sensory toy!

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Supreme Moo Mixer, Ages 5+

Is kitchen creativity more your thing?  Jones-ing for some chocolate milk?  Try out the new Supreme Moo Mixer.  Add milk and chocolate syrup to this battery operated mixing cup, then press the button and watch it go!  Super fun!  And tasty!!

Oh man, our creative energy is going now (or maybe that’s just the sugar rush from the chocolate milk.  Either way…)!  Stop by to check out these and other great art and craft kits and supplies!

Have a Craft-tastic Day!!

-Child’s Play

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