ARTS / CRAFTS CURRICULUM visuals or resources to in advance. A Now that we’ve covered the basics of the substantial chunk of the manual that is common program, let’s talk materials. If you’re guessing ☼Atelier Homeschool Art (PK-12) to all 8 levels. This provides you additional you’d have to amass a mountain of art supplies Looking back on my homeschooled years resources relevant to the program as a whole each year to use the program, you’ll be pleas- while Rainbow was still a primarily family-run including an overview, background informa- antly surprised that the core materials used in endeavor, I am impressed and thankful that tion, art concepts introduced in the program, a all levels are pretty basic! In fact, there is ONE Mom made an effort to include art as a constant list of the artists studied, tips on visiting an art art supply kit designed to be used with all levels part of our curriculum. Not that it didn’t occa- museum, how to hold an art show, evaluation of the program. While this kit doesn’t include sionally take a backseat some weeks (or months, guidelines, objectives for all levels, a master list everything needed at each level, it includes the when we were traveling to conventions or of materials, a glossary and a bibliography. main art supplies that are used at all levels. You working on the catalog!) but she never left it off The lesson content and progression are well- will need to provide a few additional materials the list as something we just “didn’t have time rounded and seem well thought out. Lesson and household items for some lessons, especial- for.” As an adult, I can see that the constant progression was designed to first lay a founda- ly for Level 8 projects and extension activities. exposure to the creative process and the ready tion in the core art concepts and media, then The program's pacing is up to you. Ultimately, availability of art supplies influenced the way I to provide more open-ended lessons that allow the 18 lessons are designed for a year’s worth learn and work. When I was in biochemistry students to use what they’ve learned to develop of art. The Parent/Teacher Manual suggests and had to memorize all of the amino acids, I their own style. Core art concepts (line, color, spending one hour per lesson at Levels 1-4, and didn’t think twice about sitting down and creat- shape, , texture, space and composition) 1¼ hours at Levels 5-8. While some lessons are ing my own set of illustrated flashcards. In one are emphasized or reinforced in every lesson, naturally divided into parts, other projects may anatomy class we had to learn not only all of along with experience in using different media just take longer to complete, demanding more the muscles, but also the origins and insertions and techniques. When you also consider the lesson time. If you incorporate the art apprecia- on the bones so I created my own color-coded tie-ins to children’s literature, cross-curricular tion program, you may also end up spending poster. So when I started examining the Atelier connections and art appreciation, it’s impressive some days focusing more on art appreciation or (ah-teal’-yea’ – yes, I had no idea how to pro- how everything has been carefully “packaged” pursuing extension activities. All in all, you’re nounce it either!) program, I could appreciate into very manageable lessons! The years of looking at spending about one hour per week the publisher’s commitment to teaching art and classroom testing in developing the program on art, with some flexibility on how much you their belief that a foundation in art enhances just seem well-used as far as keeping “the best of cover at a time. about every other area in life, from academic the best.” Each lesson stands on its own and While there are a lot of potential roadblocks performance to self-confidence. And because taken as a whole, is a refreshing mix that prob- for including art as a part of your curriculum, I they are so dedicated to art education, they ably wouldn’t get old even if you repeated a feel this program successfully eliminates quite have designed this program to remove just about level’s lessons a second year. The lessons also a few of them. Parents or co-op teachers don’t every art instruction “roadblock” imaginable. strike a great balance between being structured need any art experience to use the program, the The first thing you’ll notice about Atelier is and open-ended. For instance, the first lesson lessons are effective but don’t require a huge that it is video-based, which is about the next in Level 1 explores lines. Students then create time commitment, you can use it with children best thing to having an art teacher come into a large caterpillar made up of round segments of multiple ages and you don’t need to acquire your home! This sets Atelier apart from other and fill in those segments with all kinds of lines. a mountain of art supplies. The program is also art programs which attempt to remedy the “I Although everyone is drawing a caterpillar, no non-consumable, so you can reuse it again and can’t teach art” mindset by either being more two will look alike! again. And to cap it all off, the lessons are student-directed or providing video instruction One other appealing aspect of the program engaging, fun, and children will be exposed as an optional resource. Each level contains 18 is its flexibility in terms of use with students of to many different artists and techniques even lessons on three DVDs (Modules) and a Parent/ different ages. Although there are eight levels, if you don’t pursue the art appreciation option. Teacher Manual in a binder. I appreciate the these are targeted to students in overlapping age You can easily use this program at home or in completeness of the video lessons. Each one ranges. If you have multiple children similar a small co-op and I can almost guarantee that begins with a look at the actual materials used in age, you can pick a level that fits their age students will enjoy the projects and be proud of in the lesson, so you don’t have to guess at what range best and everyone can do art together. their work. Now I understand why we’ve had size paper to use, or how which colors of paint In fact, because it was designed originally as customers ask us repeatedly for Atelier! – Jess you'll need. The art concepts and related project a classroom program, some lessons will work EACH PROGRAM . . . . . 155.00 139 .95 are introduced by the art teacher, often followed better or will be more engaging as a family or 053979 Level 1 (PK-1) by a short “warm-up” which gives the student small group. Suggested ages are listed with 053980 Level 2 (K-3) some experience in using the chosen medium or each level, and you can also visit the publisher’s 053981 Level 3 (1-5) lets them focus on a simpler exercise before they website at www.homeschoolart.com for a chart 053982 Level 4 (2-6) start their main project. The lesson’s art proj- which shows the progression much better. 053983 Level 5 (3-8) ect is then introduced, discussed, and viewers Although art appreciation is tied into several 053984 Level 6 (4-10) actually get to see it to completion between the lessons per level, you can flesh out this com- 053985 Level 7 (5-11) art teacher demonstrating parts of it, and then ponent further with the addition of the optional 053986 Level 8 (7-12) seeing children in a classroom setting working “Great Art Appreciation Program.” There are EACH ART PRINT KIT . . . . 30.00 28 .95 on the project. Each lesson features examples three levels of this program, one designed for 053988 Levels 1-3 of completed works from other students at that Levels 1-3, one for Levels 4-5 and one for 053987 Levels 4-5 age level, which is encouraging and inspiring Levels 6-8. Each program consists of a pack 053989 Levels 6-8 as far as making you want to pick up your own of 8” x 10” art reproductions and loose-leaf paintbrush and get started right away! cardstock informational pages (designed to be While the DVDs do most of the actual teach- added to the Parent/Teacher manual). The first ing, the Parent/Teacher Manual arms the parent several sheets outline objectives, provide back- with complementary instruction including les- ground on the program, describe art criticism, son objectives, a list of materials, an outlined offer teaching suggestions and include LOTS procedure and assessment information. This of general questions for discussing, analyzing, enables you to be the on-site supervisor and interpreting and judging an artwork. The rest of facilitator, even if you can’t even draw a stick the packet provides background information on figure. You will want to read through the lesson each masterpiece and artist featured in the pack, in the manual beforehand, as there will be some as well as discussion questions and activities/ art supply set-up and occasional additional extension opportunities for each one. 1032 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Meet the Masters Art Program - Homeschool and level of ability required. 050282 ☼Track F Bundle Edition (PK-AD) To give you a better idea of the types of activi- 050284 ☼Track G ages 5-7 If you can squeeze in one afternoon a month ties included, I'll refer to my sample of the age 050285 ☼Track G ages 8-9 for art, you can successfully use this program. 8-9 curriculum. The preview unit uses the 050283 ☼Track G ages 10-AD No art background (or talent!) is necessary. online presentation to introduce and overview 050286 ☼Track G Bundle What's more, little preparation time is required, the artists and their works to be studied in the 045792 A-G Bundle (5-7) . . 209.65 155 .95 other than to gather the art supplies needed. unit - with some brief information about each. 045793 A-G Bundle (8-9) . . 209.65 155 .95 If you purchase the pre-assembled Art Supply The Learning Activity is on optical illusions 045180 A-G Bundle (10-AD) 209.65 155 .95 Bundles, even that dwindles to almost nothing. (learning to look carefully) and the art project 050287 A-G Complete . . . 628.95 375 .95 So - not having time or talent is no longer an is creating a portfolio to keep the rest of the excuse for not incorporating art into your cur- course's artwork in. Unit 2 focuses on Van riculum! And this one is very simple to use - Gogh. The presentation incudes biographical well-organized, well-formatted, and well-done! information, specific artworks, actual audio The program is entirely online and is accessed presentations quoting from some of his corre- through the publisher's website, www.meetthe- spondence, and good accompanying analysis in masters.com . It consists of three basic compo- the narrative portion. A very nice audio/visual nents: a slideshow presentation that introduces presentation showing selected Van Gogh pieces the artists (narrated by you with the help of set to Don McLean's "Vincent" is played at the the printable .PDF lesson), student packets to end of the session. The learning exercises are help students understand techniques used by about texture and have the student practice the masters (also printable .PDFs to download) showing textures via drawing, drawing concen- Meet the Masters Art Supply Bundles and art activities (projects based on those tech- tric broken-line circles, building texture around These kits include the required art supplies niques). All content is accessible through their shapes, and creating a drawn textural composi- for each track as listed in the Meet the website; upon purchase from us you will receive tion. This is all done on .PDF worksheets. The Masters Programs. Please see our website a packet of information that includes program art activity focuses on The Starry Night which for specific contents. and log-in information. The only other equip- your student will try to recreate using black con- MTMABA Track A . . . . . 43.62 29 .95 ment you'll need are some art supplies and a struction paper and oil pastels. A print of that MTMABB Track B . . . . . 50.10 34 .95 computer with internet access. There are 6 work is included for inspiration (and reference). MTMABC Track C . . . . . 41.25 28 .95 units in each track, most of which focus on one Other units are similarly constructed. The same MTMABD Track D . . . . . 43.72 30 .50 artist (Track A has 1 preview lesson and 5 art- presentation is used regardless of age level. You MTMABE Track E ...... 47.55 32 .25 ist lessons). Tracks are intended to take a year can print as many exercise worksheets as you MTMABF Track F ...... 54.36 40 .25 to complete, with one artist taught per month. need, making the curriculum non-consumable. MTMABG Track G . . . . . 71.16 48 .95 Artists studied by track are: Multi-track or age bundles of 3 tracks are also 020646 Calder Kit ...... 2 50. • A: Van Gogh, Cassatt, Mondrian, Picasso, now available, at a discount. These offer the A component of the MTM Art Supply Monet. best deal if you like the program and are want- Bundle C, this “kit” is made up of four • B: Homer, Remington, O'Keeffe, Hokusai, ing to use it with all of your children, or to study lengths of wire (both stiff and soft) and four Matisse. all featured artists at one age level. The bundles 1” round white adhesive labels for use in • C: Degas, Kahlo, Miro, Rembrandt, are for family use; co-ops and charter schools the Calder unit. Bonheur. should contact the publisher for group licenses. 020658 Lawrence Kit . . . . . 2 00. • D: Lawrence, Calder, Gauguin, Lautrec, Art supply bundles are sold separately and Also a component of the Art Supply Bundle Escher. include all the supplies you will need for the for C, this kit includes 20 squares of tissue • E: Wood, Chagall, Klee, Seurat, Ringgold. projects. We carry many of these items indi- paper in a variety of colors and a 1” bristle • F: Cezanne, Da Vinci, Renoir, Rockwell, vidually also; check our "art supplies" category brush for use in the Lawrence unit. Warhol. for these items if you just need a few items. • G: Rousseau, Hopper, Martinez, Klimt, For individual family homeschool use. Public, HOW GREAT THOU ART (PK-AD) Michelangelo. private, charter schools and groups please con- The same artists are studied at all grade levels. tact: [email protected] for pricing Little Annie’s Art Book of Etiquette and Good Each session begins with an introduction to the and licensing information. Manners (PK-2) master being studied. This is essentially a slide EACH INDIVIDUAL TRACK . . 29.95 26 .75 Follow your gracious host Little Annie as show (under your control), but does contain EACH 3-TRACK BUNDLE . . . 89.95 59 .95 you travel through the book, learning proper several audio clips and even some audio/visual 016017 Track A Ages 5-7 etiquette and good manners. Using simple presentations. You are the narrator through 016015 Track A Ages 8-9 materials: colored pencils, , and glue, much of this, and a script is provided for you 016016 Track A Ages 10-Adult young children learn not only drawing, but the along with very clear instructions about what 045794 Track A Bundle importance and benefits of manners. A wide and when to click. This presentation will take 033706 Track B 5-7 range of manners and etiquette are clearly from 20-40 minutes, depending on age level. 033707 Track B 8-9 explained with scripture, quotes, and of course, The next step is "Learning From" which con- 033708 Track B 10-AD Little Annie. They’ll learn table manners, obey- sists of several worksheets on which the stu- 045795 Track B Bundle ing parents cheerfully, being a good friend, and dent becomes acquainted with and practices a 036252 Track C ages 5-7 being a hospitable host. Activities are educa- technique or characteristic of the artist's work. 036253 Track C ages 8-9 tional including drawing, color theory, perspec- This takes about 20 minutes and is kind of a 036251 Track C ages 10-AD tive, and & paste. Learning good manners warm-up for the longer art project to follow. 045796 Track C Bundle has never been this appealing! Plan on spending at least 1-2 hours on the art 050272 ☼Track D ages 5-7 020922 ...... 10.95 8 45. project itself. In this last portion of the lesson, 050273 ☼Track D ages 8-9 your student will actually create a work of art 050271 ☼Track D ages 10-AD Baby Lambs (PK-K) similar to all or part of the master's, using the 050274 ☼Track D Bundle Baby Lambs is a fun introduction to art and techniques he's practiced. Your participation 050276 ☼Track E ages 5-7 drawing for young children. Combining other is essential as you will be demonstrating some 050277 ☼Track E ages 8-9 learning with art, they’ll find beginning addition of this. Fortunately, step-by-step instructions 050275 ☼Track E ages 10-AD and subtraction, beginning writing, lettering, take you by the hand here, along with helpful 050278 ☼Track E Bundle and simple drawing and the color theory, of illustrations - making your job all very clear and 050280 ☼Track F ages 5-7 course! Biblically based and with lots of fun easy to follow. Art exercises and projects for 050281 ☼Track F ages 8-9 lessons, they’ll look forward to art time! each unit vary by grade level both by concept 050279 ☼Track F ages 10-AD 020924 ...... 7.95 5 45.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1033 I Can Do All Things . . (K-3) 002206 Set of 8 Washable Markers nations and instruction. This manual has a An encouraging, step-by-step art program com- (Classic Colors) . . . . 5.19 4 .95 comprehensive guide for each lesson for both bining lessons in drawing, colored penciling, 016448 Metal Pencil Sharpener 1.84 1 .50 texts. If you feel you need extra guidance teach- drawing with markers, painting, and open-end- 022841 #7 Synthetic WC Brush 3.25 2 .50 ing art with the Lamb’s Books, here it is. This ed art appreciation. Very appealing coloring- manual works with both the original and revised book-type artwork and motivating instructions Colored Pencils (choose one set): editions of the books. make this an extremely friendly course for the Berol Prismacolor: 008315 ...... 7.95 6 95. beginning artist. Each of the four basic sections 007076 12-color set . . . . 20.48 12 .75 begins with tips and rules for using the medium 007089 24-color set . . . . 40.98 24 .95 Feed My Sheep (3-9) involved, then progresses from easy to more dif- Both art text and workbook, this large volume ficult assignments. 142 lessons in all, beginning Prang: contains 260 daily lessons and can be used over with 36 on drawing. These start with simple line 002223 Thick-Core 12-color 3.70 2 .70 a span of years. While over 100 lessons deal and shape drawings before advancing to more 002224 Thick-Core 24-color 6.87 4 .95 with drawing, Barry has branched out into other complex drawings and techniques (I found the areas as well, including color, penmanship, art presentation on body proportions particularly The Lamb’s Book of Art (1-8) appreciation, measurement, and painting. Most well done for this age). The next 29 lessons The Lamb’s Book of Art is an excellent start- of the student’s work is done in the book, but use colored pencils in a celebration of drawing ing point for any beginning artist. The lessons the painting lessons use sturdy posterboard cards with color. Colored marker lessons follow with and instructions are easy to follow and could be (referred to as “paint packs”) which come with the 35 varied lessons specially suited to markers. used for self-study for an older child. A variety book. Materials needed include a 2B or 4B draw- The final 42 lessons are on beginning painting of concepts are taught like drawing, color theo- ing pencil, kneaded eraser, ruler, black extra-fine starting with simple mixing and blending assign- ry, portraits, anatomy, nature studies, cartoon- point marker pen, colored pencils (12),ketch book, ments. This is my favorite section of the book, ing, perspective, shading, lettering, and more. poster board, paint brushes (3 or 4), and acrylic with helpful guidance to children about appro- The lessons are fun, and you won’t find yourself paints (2-oz. of red, blue, yellow and white). A priate colors and color schemes. The special getting bored with monotonous activities. Plus, well-rounded course with lots of variety. 310 pgs. Paint Cards in this section and Marker Cards in the book comes from a Christian publisher 007069 Book w/ paint packs 39.95 32 .95 the previous one should inspire careful artwork. and Bible verses accompany most lessons. Art FMSDEL Book w/ Art Pkg . . 70.50 56 .55 Marker cards are included with the book. These doesn’t have to be hopeless! Lessons are repro- Includes book w/ paint cards, acrylic paint are printed on heavy cardstock to use with ducible for in home use and there are plenty of set w/ brushes, pen, eraser, 12 Prismacolor markers and paints. A final section stresses the blank pages in the book to create art on. Scholar colored pencils, pencil sharpener importance of art appreciation, with recommen- This book was revised in 2006 and is higher and drawing pencil set. dations on which artists to begin with, and how quality than the original. The basic lessons and 000893 Extra set of Paint & Marker to proceed. Forms to use for recording informa- format are the same, but there are now 168 Cards ...... 5 95. tion about the artist and artwork, including a pages instead of 128, with easier to read text 007777 7-DVD Set ...... 59 .95 student sketch of the artist and selected work, are and a fun set of five “marker cards” for addi- While they may seem pricey at first glance, provided. A brief final “exam” is also furnished tional assignments. Instead of the spiral binding this set is the next best thing to having Barry that tests retention of some basics that should of the original book, this edition sports a perfect Stebbing teach art in your home. The DVDs have been absorbed during the course. This is binding. With this upgraded edition, they’ve cover each lesson in the text, so you can an excellent choice for a beginning art program; taken a good thing and made it even better. watch or even follow along as Barry com- well laid out, reasonably priced (considering the 020860 ...... 12.95 10 .55 pletes the exercises and provides helpful tips number of lessons), and covering the basics with 033905 ☼3-DVD Set . . . . 39.95 32 .95 and guidance for you and your young art- a variety of media. The set of DVDs walks ists. An introduction and an explanation of 002202 Book w/ Paint Cards 39.95 32 .95 the viewer through each the art supplies needed are provided on the 002203 Additional Paint Card Set 7 .95 lesson, demonstrating first DVD. Although the presentation is not 007786 4-DVD Set . . . . . 49.95 45 .95 how to use the materials professional-quality in terms of sound and If you’re really unsure about teaching art, or and complete the lesson. lighting, they are useful if you do not feel you you need additional teaching support, you Because the DVD content can teach or facilitate the lessons in the book. may want to consider these helpful DVDs. is based on previously- 053504 DVD Bundle . . . . 99.95 89 .95 Barry Stebbing provides a nice introduction recorded VHS footage, the Includes book with paint cards, 7-DVD set to the program and supplies, and then walks clarity is a bit fuzzy and and required art supplies. viewers through each lesson while he mod- there are no chapters, so els the exercises and provides helpful tips you’ll want to note where you leave off each God and the History of Art (3-AD) and guidance to students. While you may day to pick back up. If your student is hav- An ambitious undertaking by Barry Stebbing of want to note the filming is not of the highest ing difficulty completing the lessons and you How Great Thou Art that focuses on Christian quality, you’ll find many hours of instruction don’t feel confident to help them, the DVD artists and the periods of art (Early Christian, in this complete teaching companion! set is a helpful resource. Over 3 hrs. Byzantine, Romanesque, Gothic, and Early ICDWAC Book w/ Art Pkg . . . 75.73 59 .20 Renaissance) that strived to glorify God. This Includes book with paint cards, acrylic paint Lamb’s Book of Art II (1-8) book incorporates art history and art instruction set with brushes, pen, washable markers, The lessons presented in this book comple- into one 4-year curriculum. Art lessons teach kneaded eraser, 12 Prismacolor Scholar ment the Lamb’s book lessons, and teach the basic fundamentals in drawing, painting, and colored pencils, pencil sharpener, #7 brush. same concepts. You can use this before, or after color theory. With over 250 lessons and 450+ 053505 DVD Bundle . . . . 99.95 89 .95 the Lamb’s Book, for more lessons on drawing, pages, a set of 34 master postcards, 25 “Paint Includes book with paint cards, 4-DVD set color theory, perspective, and other concepts Cards”, 10 “Marker Cards”, and exams cover- and required art supplies. presented in the Lamb’s Book. Like the first ing each period of art, this program sounds like book, this one has been upgraded, with a new a great value. Art materials needed for use with I Can Do All cover, more pages, and five “marker cards” for 003391 4-year Curriculum . . 49.95 39 .95 Things are listed below for your convenience: additional assignments. More great lessons on 004607 Extra set of Paint & Marker 002682 Fine-Tipped Black Pen 1.51 0 .95 the fundamentals of art. Cards ...... 7 95. 002684 Washable Markers . . . 5.47 3 .95 020923 ...... 12.95 10 .55 008320 Beginning Acrylic Paint Set 10 .95 008320 Beginning Acrylic Paint Set GAHOAB Bundle Package . . 89.22 69 .65 w/ Accent Blending . . . 10 .95 Teacher's Manual for Lamb’s Book I & II (1-8) Includes text, acrylic paints, washable mark- 008537 Med . Kneaded Eraser . . 0.95 0 .85 Although the Lamb’s Books were designed ers, kneaded eraser, 12 Prismacolor colored 001923 Set of 8 Washable Markers with instruction included, parent’s have asked pencils, black marker pen, #7 brush, draw- (Bold) ...... 5.19 4 .95 author Barry Stebbing for more thorough expla- ing pencil set and pencil sharpener.

1034 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. ☼God and the History of Art DVD Set (7-AD) Christian Artists: Fra Angelico, Albrecht Durer, How Great Thou Art II (9-AD) If you’re looking for a fairly conserva- Rembrandt van Rijn, Jean Francois Millet, Like the Lamb’s Book II is similar to Lamb’s tive, Christian overview of art history with- Carl Block, Georges Rouault, The Nazarenes, Book I, this is also a complement to the first out additional art instruction, you’ll want to and the Pre-Raphaelites. Each study contains How Great Thou Art book (see description). take a look at this set of DVDs. In 12 les- biographical information about the artist, black- Lessons are similar to the first book, covering sons, author and Christian artist Barry Stebbing and-white illustrations of some of his works, and the same concepts, just giving different things examines art masterpieces and great artists related art lessons. There are 68 lessons in all, to draw. The book can be used before, after, from a biblical perspective. Lessons include: effectively integrating art instruction with the or independently from How Great Thou Art I. “What is Art?,” “The Second Commandment,” well-written and informative text. Revised, the book includes over 85 lessons on “Early Christian Art,” “Godly Periods of Art / 003388 ...... 12.95 12 .25 112 pages and 25 blank pages for additional Byzantine,” “Christian Artists,” “The Dark Ages sketching. Five different pen and ink cards are / Monasteries,” “The Gothic Period,” “The The Book of Many Colors (7-AD) included with the book. Recommended materi- Renaissance,” “The Reformation,” “French Neo- Tired of black and white? Here is a course als include a drawing pencil set, an ultra fine Classical Art,” “American Artists,” and “Other designed to familiarize the beginning artist with black marker, calligraphy pen, pencil sharp- Artists and Styles.” Each lesson runs approxi- the fundamentals of color. The student uses ener, and a kneaded eraser. mately 15 minutes or less and is like sitting in an a variety of creative media: colored pencils, 020862 ...... 12.95 10 .55 informative art lecture, with lots of examples of markers, pastels, watercolors, acrylics, and oils, great masterpieces shown on-screen as they are as well as different painting surfaces. The book Teacher’s Manual for How Great Thou Art discussed. Mr. Stebbing raises excellent ques- includes 30 “paint packs” - sturdy white poster- I & II (9-AD) tions and topics for the Christian and art lover to board sheets containing painting exercises. This This manual gives deeper understanding of the consider, and does a really nice job highlighting book starts out black and white, but it will soon concepts presented in the assignments in the some Christian artists that you may not stumble be transformed into a rainbow of color. 250 pgs. How Great Thou Art books. If your background across in a secular art appreciation book. If you 007072 Book w/ Paint Packs 34.95 32 .95 in art is somewhere between fair and none, you are looking for additional activities to supple- BMCDEL Book w/ Art Pkg . . 172.59 138 .50 may want to invest in this manual so you can ment the video lessons, you can find them Includes book, acrylic paint set, oil paint set, provide better assistance to your student using online at the How Great Thou Art website, and 4 artist brushes, canvas pad, 12 Prismacolor those books. there is a reminder to this effect at the end of Scholar colored pencils, set of 8 watercolor 008319 ...... 7.95 6 95. each video lesson. These are printable PDF files markers, pencil sharpener, #7 brush, deluxe of selected How Great Thou Art lessons that the sable brush set, set of 12 pastel pencils, How Great Thou ART I & II DVD (9-AD) student can download and complete following pastel pad, watercolor pad, and 10-tube Barry Stebbing demonstrates each lesson in each video lesson. Although recommended for watercolor set. How Great Thou Art I and How Great Thou ages 12 and up, (probably because the content 000913 Extra set of Paint & Marker ART II in this 3-DVD set. It contains 117 les- is not likely to spark a young child’s interest), Cards (for additional students) 7 .95 sons, drawn from both books. Lessons in I and the artwork depicted tends to be biblical in con- 033856 ☼3-DVD Set . . . . . 29 .95 II are covered at the same time, since they both tent and shows little nudity. In an area like art With all the new art mediums the student is cover the same concepts but use different draw- appreciation where many families feel like they exploring, a little visual demonstration can ing subject matter. Lessons are short, with Barry must tread very carefully, it’s refreshing to find go a long way! This set of DVDs correlates (off-screen) explaining each lesson’s exercise a resource that emphasizes the Christian aspects with The Book of Many Colors, introducing and showing an example, drawing right in the of art. – Jess each medium as it is covered in the book, books. A terrific accompaniment to the books 033893 ...... 29.95 26 .95 and demonstrating how to start or complete if you could use a visual component! Includes the lessons. The quality of the video leaves over 4 ½ hrs of instruction. a bit to be desired and there are no easily 046131 ...... 39 .95 navigable chapter titles, but if your student ~~~~~~~~~~~ is just learning how to use pastels and paints and you don’t feel confident assisting ARTISTIC PURSUITS (K-12) them through the lessons, this is a helpful resource. Over 5 hrs. ARTistic Pursuits) Once in a great while you will come across an How Great Thou Art Book I (9-AD) art program that is so easy-to-use, open-ended, This self-instructional drawing book can teach and brimming with all sorts of exciting possibili- anyone to draw! Going step-by-step and cover- ties that you just want to use it yourself. This ing all the basics of drawing such as perspec- was certainly the case with ARTistic Pursuits tive, proportion, line, ellipses, and more, this when I first reviewed it. The basic philosophy of is a complete and encouraging program. The ARTistic Pursuits is to combine what it defines lessons are easy-to-read, have a conversational as the four essential areas, or categories, of art tone and there is room directly on the lesson into a short, easily manageable and flexible page to experiment with the directions given. lesson. The first category is Elements of Art, Since the book is consumable, you can draw or “what art is made of” which include what your assignment right in the space provided or we would think of as the basics of the actual photocopy the pages so the book will last lon- drawing (line, shape, color, etc.). The next is God and Christian Artists (3-8) ger. You’ll draw portraits, still life, and nature, Composition, or “how art is arranged” (balance, Think of this as a light God & the History of improving all the time. Children in the middle proportion, space), third is Media (variation), Art or maybe a precursor. It’s a 1-year art cur- grades could also use How Great Thou Art if and finally, History (becoming familiar with dif- riculum incorporating art instruction and art his- they feel ready for a more serious drawing book. ferent artists, styles, and periods). This seems tory. The book opens with a “History of Art in a Revised, the book includes over 85 lessons on like a lot to cover in one program, but Artistic Nutshell” written strictly from a Christian world- 118 pages and an additional 25 blank pages Pursuits does it surprisingly well and very natu- view (of course). Barry then turns to instruc- for sketching. Bible verses and inspirational rally. The early elementary (K-3) level covers tion using colored pencils, with 12 lessons quotes are included throughout the book. Five these same four areas in each lesson, but in a beginning with color theory and progressing pen and ink cards are included with the book. less in-depth and more informal manner. All to drawing from nature. A discussion of “God Recommended supplies include a drawing pen- books are spiral-bound for of use, and all and Art” follows, addressing topics like creativ- cil set, an ultra fine black marker, calligraphy titles were revised in or before 2008. ity, the Great Creator, and nudity in art from a pen, pencil sharpener, and a kneaded eraser. Upper elementary, junior high and high school Biblical perspective. The rest of the book covers 020861 ...... 12.95 10 .55 levels of ARTistic Pursuits are (continued...)

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1035 divided into two books each. The first book use all the concepts previously learned (this is 043638 Sketch Pad 9"x12" 125 focuses on drawing including line, texture, exemplified by the many examples of student sheets ...... 9.15 6 75. form, shape, value, etc., while the second book work displayed in these lessons). Projects at 043527 Soft Pastels set of 12 .5.49 4 75. focuses on color (tinting, shading, mixing, etc.). the lower levels are more likely to include 043528 Cray Pas Oil Pastels As an example, let's look at the Senior High pro- simpler activities like drawing a picture from a set of 25 ...... 4.59 3 95. gram. In the drawing portion of the program, photograph, and also use less complicated (and 045520 * (12) Lyra Aquacolor the book begins with a lesson on observation messy, incidentally) supplies, such as water- Crayons ...... 17.55 14 .50 and imagination, challenging art students to color pencils rather than the pan watercolors 014688 Golden Taklon Brush “see creatively”. This starts them off on the right used in the Senior High level. Round #8 ...... 3.30 2 50. foot for drawing scenes and objects which they From a teaching standpoint, the lessons are 043520 Watercolor Pad 9"x12" 9.70 6 50. will be doing extensively. From there it moves very easy to use. You can read the lessons 023709 Assorted Construction into line, texture, shape, form, value, and con- together, or teach from the textual lesson given. Paper 9" x 12" -50 shts 2.59 1 95. trast, covering each of the basic “Elements of The discussion questions are all included in the 023710 Construction Paper Black Art.” The other half is devoted to the elements book, but you are by no means limited to those 9" x 12" (50 sheets) . . .2.19 1 60. of composition, including balance, rhythm, if you both really get into an artwork or style. 016998 Tissue Paper 24 sheets 2.99 2 75. depth, and proportion (learning much of this Because the art reproductions are included 001685 Fiskars for Kids (Pointed Tip) in the context of the human face, figure, and right in the books, you don't have to search the ...... 3.50 2 75. clothing). The materials needed for the draw- library or internet for examples to use. The proj- 043444 Marblex Self-Hardening Clay, ing portion are relatively few; pencils, charcoal, ects are well-thought out with a lot of potential 5 lbs . Grey ...... 12 .95 erasers, and drawing paper. Book 2 dips into for creativity, and require mostly common arts color, tinting, shading, complementing, and and crafts supplies. However, because the les- mixing and also implements composition, in sons in each book expose students to a variety 025852 Grades K-3 Book 2: Stories of the context of emphasizing size, value, color, of different mediums, you will need to have a Artists & Their Art etc., and adds watercolors to the mediums to variety of art materials on hand, and specifically MATERIALS USED IN K-3 BOOK 2: be used. recommended ones are listed after each level. 008543 Ebony Pencil . . . . 0.71 0 60. The K-3 level is made up of three books, While the format is similar throughout the pro- 001685 Fiskars for Kids (Pointed Tip) which together provide students a chronological gram, the emphasis on specific artists and peri- ...... 3.50 2 75. overview of art history along with art lessons. ods varies. In the Senior High level, the empha- 043638 Sketch Pad, 9"x12" 50 Book One teaches young students what artists sis is on European artists, and a few that are sheets ...... 9.15 6 75. do, what they see, and how to interpret these featured include: Da Vinci, Raphael, Toulouse- 043520 Watercolor Pad, 9"x12" in light of ancient to medieval art, including Latrec, Monet, Renior, Picasso, Vermeer, Van 30 sheets . . . . . 9.70 6 50. cave paintings, palaces, pyramids and cathe- Gogh, Cezanne, and Constable. The Junior 031002 Tempera Paints - 6 colors drals. Book Two guides young artists through High level focuses on World Art, while the ...... 3.16 2 50. the Gothic, Renaissance and Romantic Periods. upper elementary level examines American Art. 002227 Prang 8-Pan Waterclrs 5.97 3 95. Book Three continues the journey, covering As mentioned previously, the early elementary 043528 Cray Pas Oil Pastels Impressionism and Modernism (both European levels cover art history from ancient to modern. set of 25 . . . . . 4.59 3 95. and American) through painting and sculpture. I would suggest using the levels in the titles 038694 Foam Sheets, 9"x12", 6 . As the following volumes are a continuation of below as a general guideline. Young students Assorted Color Sheets 3.29 2 50. the first volume, I would recommend that users (upper elementary) who are very artistic and 014688 Golden Taklon Round . begin with the first volume, particularly as it already fairly skilled will likely get more out of #8 Brush ...... 3.30 2 50. explains a lot of basic art concepts that are not the Junior High level than the Grades 4-6 Level. 014682 Golden Taklon Flat Brush revisited in much detail once you hit the appre- You will definitely want to start with the first 1/4" ...... 2.75 1 95. ciation lessons. book at whichever level you choose though, to 043443 Instant Paper Mache (1-lb) 7 95. The lessons are structured similarly through- learn the basics of art before you jump into more 001558 Rubber Brayer 4" . . 16.25 8 50. out the program, although progression through advanced concepts. 011160 Printing Ink - Black . . 4.19 3 50. concepts is slower and more bite-sized at lower All in all, this is a flexible, user-friendly pro- 011161 Printing Ink - Blue . . 4.19 3 50. levels. The first portion introduces the concept, gram which implements many different aspects 043653 Printing Foam Plates gives a short discussion on its importance, and of the subject of art as a whole, and blends them 9"x12" 12 Sheets . . . 3.49 2 95. offers an introductory activity for the student to together effortlessly. At the same time, it keeps 043525 Natural Sponges (7) . . 4.99 3 95. start thinking about it. The next section is based the subject understandable for beginning artists 016998 Tissue Paper 24 sheets 2.99 2 75. on a reproduction of a masterpiece that demon- and more experienced ones alike. Though the 023709 Assorted Construction Paper strates the concept being learned. This gives format is fairly simple, it will undoubtedly spark 9" x 12 (50 sheets) . . 2.59 1 95. students the chance to simultaneously learn the excitement and creativity through each lesson, Cardboard/Chipboard (10 sheets, 8" x 10") concept and see how the great artists used the especially as the student progresses and sur- Spackling Paste, 8 oz . same elements in their work. The other half of prises even herself with her new skills. I'm con- Stylus or nail the unit is where the “how-to” is brought in. For fident that any student interested in art at all will example, in the Senior High unit on form, the enjoy the variety, the use of different mediums, how-to part of the lesson concentrates on using and the practical art appreciation, and the open- 013318 Grades K-3 Book 3: Modern a light source to produce the desired effect in ended projects. Materials used in each level are Painting & Sculpture a three-dimensional drawing, using a simple listed below each title. We have tried to follow MATERIALS USED IN K-3 BOOK 3: snowman to illustrate the effects under various the author's recommended brands, but in some 008543 Ebony Pencil . . . . . 0.71 0 60. light sources. The student is challenged to find cases, have had to substitute similar materials. 001685 Fiskars for Kids (Pointed Tip) a simple object to study (and draw) under dif- Substitutions will be marked with a '*'. Materials ...... 3.50 2 75. ferent lighting situations. Finally, we reach the that we do not carry are listed without an item 014688 Golden Taklon Round . . last part of the unit, culminating in a project. number. See individual item descriptions in our #8 Brush ...... 3.30 2 50. Brief but clear instructions are given, along with Art Supplies section. - Jess 014682 Golden Taklon Flat 1/4" 2.75 1 95. a list of needed materials, and a few hints; and EACH BOOK ...... 42.95 38 .45 014593 Golden Taklon Flat 1/2" 4.40 2 95. then you’re on your own. Pick up that pencil 043528 Cray Pas Oil Pastels set and cut loose! This open-ended approach offers 010814 Grades K-3 Book 1: Introduction to of 25 ...... 4.59 3 95. nearly unlimited room for creativity on the part Visual Arts 031002 Poster Paint (6 colors) 3.16 2 50. of the student, as far as what to draw and how. MATERIALS USED IN K-3 BOOK 1: 043523 Grumbacher Gouache Paint He or she is reminded not only to concentrate 008543 Ebony Pencil . . . . . 0.71 0 .60 (12 colors) . . . . . 24.10 21 .25 on the concept learned, but also to continue to 002680 White Vinyl Eraser . . . 0.77 0 .55 043643 Liquitex Gesso (1 pint) 9.59 7 75.

1036 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. 029458 Plaster Cloth, 4" x 180" 5 .95 010189 Junior High Book 2: Color & Way They See It: A Book for Every Parent 043526 Plaster of Paris 4 .4 lb . 5.56 4 .95 Composition About the Art Children Make (AD) 038708 Chenille Stems, 100 MATERIALS USED IN JR . HIGH BOOK 2: This book is a little bit different from the assorted colors . . . .3.29 2 .50 043648 Nupastel Hard Pastels . Artistic Pursuits programs you may be familiar 016998 Tissue Paper 24 sheets 2.99 2 .75 Set of 24 . . . . . 35.11 21 .50 with. It’s written for the parents of 3-5 year- 023709 Assorted Construction Paper 043645 Cray Pas Oil Pastels . . . olds offering practical advice on art supplies, 9" x 12 (50 sheets) . . .2.59 1 .95 Set of 50 . . . . . 11.99 9 .75 children’s artistic development and providing 043520 Watercolor Pad 9"x12" 043644 Pastel Paper Pad, Assorted artistic experiences for them to develop, not 30 sheets ...... 9.70 6 .50 Colors 9"x12" . . . . 11.10 7 .95 stifle, their creativity and artistic skill. The book 034071 Scratch Sticks (4) . . . .2.50 2 .25 043639 Charcoal paper Pad White is composed of two main parts: “The Nature of 031811 Elmer's Glue-All 4 oz . . 2.77 1 .75 9"x12" ...... 7.69 6 .50 Children’s Artistic Development” and “Use Real 015352 Basic 12" Clear Ruler . . . 0 .50 008537 Med . Kneaded Eraser 0.95 0 .85 World Examples to Point Out Artistic Ideas.” 004178 Blending Paper Stumps Each part contains “Grown-Up Talks” written set of 12 Medium . . . 2.85 1 .95 to the parent which are followed by projects 004841 Grades 4-6 Book 1: Elements of Art 004745 Drawing Pencil Sharpener which are written to be read aloud to the child. & Composition ...... 1.84 1 .50 The “Talks” provide information to parents on MATERIALS USED IN GR . 4-6 BOOK 1: how to appreciate and foster the child’s creative 008543 Ebony Pencil . . . . . 0.71 0 .60 process, while also introducing the following Two pencils are needed at this level. 004844 Senior High Book 1: Elements of project and offering additional tidbits of advice. 002680 White Vinyl Eraser . . . 0.77 0 .55 Art & Composition The project often includes a reproduction of 043649 Prismacolor Pencil - White MATERIALS USED IN SR . HIGH BOOK 1: a work of art and the explanation of the proj- ...... 1.71 1 .25 039145 Drawing Pencil, 4B . . .1.24 0 .75 ect typically includes questions parents can 016448 Pencil Sharpener . . . . 1.84 1 .50 Two are needed for course. ask the child about the art. Projects include 004744 Sketch Pad, 9"x12" . . . 12.60 8 .95 039146 Drawing Pencil, HB . . .1.24 0 .75 finger-painting, looking at the colors of the sky 027694 Scratch Art Solid Colors Two are needed for course. and coloring a picture of the sky with crayons, (2 ea . of 6 colors) . . . 6.30 4 .95 043651 Drawing Pencil, 2H . . .1.24 0 .75 rolling or pressing textured objects into dough, 023710 Construction Paper Black Two are needed for course. drawing a picture from life, creating a paper 9" x 12" (50 sheets) . . . 2.19 1 .60 002680 White Vinyl Eraser . . .0.77 0 .55 bag puppet, drawing a plant, drawing a life-size 043646 Pigma Graphic Pen, 1mm 004745 Drawing Pencil Sharpener outline of the child and coloring it in, adding Black Pointed Tip . . . 2.89 2 .50 ...... 1.84 1 .50 horizon lines to a picture and much, much 043647 Pigma Graphic Pen, 2 mm 004744 Sketch Pad, 9"x12" . . .12.60 8 .95 more. The last section of the book provides Black Flat Tip . . . . . 2.89 2 .50 043522 Willow Charcoal, Set of guidance for parents to teach their children how 015352 Basic 12" Clear Ruler . . 0 .50 10 Assorted ...... 6.59 5 .95 to use art supplies properly, such as scissors, Drawing Board, 15"x16" or 18"x18" 043521 Chunky Charcoal Stick 3.25 2 .95 pencils, crayons, markers, glue, tape, brushes 043640 Compressed Charcoal Sticks and paint. For each tool, practical skill-building (4 assorted) ...... 3.99 3 .25 exercises are suggested. If you want to provide 004842 Grades 4-6 Book 2: Color & 043639 Charcoal Paper Pad, White gentle but purposeful art instruction to your Composition 9"x12" ...... 7.69 6 .50 youngest students, this is an excellent resource MATERIALS USED IN GR . 4-6 BOOK 2: 004178 Blending Paper Stumps to guide you. – Jess 043641 Derwent Watercolor Pencils set of 12 (Medium) . . .2.85 1 .95 031495 ...... 42.95 38 .95 Set of 12 ...... 23.49 18 .25 008537 Med . Kneaded Eraser . .0.95 0 .85 007076 12 Prismacolor Pencils 20.48 12 .75 VISUAL MANNA ART PROGRAMS (PK-12) 014688 Golden Taklon #8 Round ...... 3.30 2 .50 004845 Senior High Book 2: Color & Visual Manna’s Complete Art Curriculum 043520 Watercolor Pad 9"x12" Composition (1-12) 30 sheets ...... 9.70 6 .50 MATERIALS USED IN SR . HIGH BOOK 2: What if you had a good friend, who happened 002680 White Vinyl Eraser . . .0.77 0 .55 043530 Cotman Pocket Watercolor Set to be a wonderful art teacher, come into your 004744 Sketch Pad 9"x12" . . .12.60 8 .95 ...... 22.49 19 .75 home and help you teach art? That’s the flavor 023709 Assorted Construction Paper 014568 Watercolor Brush #10 Round of Visual Manna. It incorporates art concepts, 9" x 12" (50 sheets) . . .2.59 1 .95 ...... 4.50 2 .95 techniques, and appreciation all in one curricu- 016448 Pencil Sharpener . . . .1.84 1 .50 014575 Watercolor Brush #6 Round lum, uses a wide variety of media, and lets you ...... 2.95 1 .95 teach all your children at the same time. The 014593 Golden Taklon Flat 1/2" 4.40 2 .95 Jeffus’ obviously not only understand art and 004843 Junior High Book 1: Elements of Art 017508 Oval/Mop Brush 1/2” . .3.15 2 .50 how to teach it - they understand children as & Composition 016601 White Artist Tape . . .6.85 5 .75 well. There’s nothing dry or boring here. Even MATERIALS USED IN JR . HIGH BOOK 1: 043652 Watercolor Pad, 9"x12" 8.69 7 .05 when presenting new concepts or instruction, 039145 Drawing Pencil, 4B . . . 1.24 0 .75 Two watercolor pads are needed for course. the narration is captivating - filled with interest- Two are needed for this course. 004744 Sketch Pad, 9"x12" . . .12.60 8 .95 ing tidbits drawn from science, history, or about 039146 Drawing Pencil, HB . . . 1.24 0 .75 043529 Pad . . .4.49 3 .95 people or events. Throughout the lessons, it’s Two are needed for this course. 043524 Liquid Frisket, 1 .5 oz . 11.85 9 .55 as though the author is conversing informally 002680 White Vinyl Eraser . . . 0.77 0 .55 043642 Gum Arabic, 2 oz . . . .10.30 7 .50 with you. There’s an awful lot of “good stuff” 016448 Pencil Sharpener . . . . 1.84 1 .50 016014 Black Watercolor cake 3.44 2 .50 packed into these 45 lessons - and so many 003110 Sand Paper Pad . . . . 1.37 0 .95 extra ideas that you can use this curriculum and 004744 Sketch Pad, 9"x12" . . . 12.60 8 .95 reuse it! Because of the breadth of concepts, 041669 Black Magic Ink . . . . 4.20 3 .05 materials and types of art here, there isn’t a lot 014688 Golden Taklon #8 Round of depth - rather, it’s more of a wonderful intro- Brush ...... 3.30 2 .50 duction to the many facets of art. Each of the 45 004747 Pen Holder ...... 1.39 1 .25 lessons begins with a materials list and a stated 004835 Pen Nib, #101 Imperial 1.39 1 .25 objective. There is heavy emphasis on use of 041574 Paris Paper for Pens 9"x12" recycled materials, and the authors devote a (bleedproof) . . . . . 15.73 10 .25 full page in the beginning to ideas for obtaining Silver Wire, 16 gauge, 32' inexpensive or free supplies from local sources. The lesson narrative explains the (continued...)

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1037 new concepts being presented. Then, an art Art Through the Core Package (K-12) book, this one covers all the bases of a serious project is suggested for children in grades 1-6 If you are familiar with Visual Manna’s excel- drawing program including shading, texture, and another for older children, grades 7-12 lent “Teaching… Through Art” books, this proportion, perspective, drawing people, build- (usually several ideas for each range). These package bundles some of the best ones together ings and more. But that’s as far as the similarity have the students putting into immediate prac- for a one-stop shop. The package is available runs. Visual Manna’s Master Drawing covers tice the concepts they’ve just learned. (The on CD (PDF format) or in a looseleaf print- each of these drawing topics in more detail lessons devoted to drawing people and faces ed bundle. The package includes: Teaching than the Visual Manna Drawing Book, and also in proportion are done particularly well, in a Science Through Art, Teaching American includes lessons on using grids, rhythm and format for even younger children to use.) After History Through Art, Teaching Social Studies value, drawing motion, and also gets into more every 5 lessons is a “test” to review what’s been Through Art, Teaching Math Through Art, specifics such as still life, animals, landscapes, covered in that section. 31 different colored Teaching English Through Art, Teaching History cartoons and caricature. As a special treat, a art prints of works by major artists are also Through Art, and their newest release, Teaching section which features many field sketches of included, mounted on pages with very short Astronomy Through Art. Please see each of birds by renowned bird artist David Plank are biographical sketches and a discussion of the art these descriptions in their appropriate catalog also included in the animals section. Other style on the reverse side. Most of these are cor- section for more details on each book. Please very helpful lessons include using creativity related to topics in adjoining lessons. They are note that you will need Adobe Reader to use the and how to concentrate on what you are see- not part of the lessons, but more like “asides” CDs; it is available to download free at www. ing as you draw - both important for the serious scattered throughout the curriculum. Finally, adobe.com. sketcher. Lessons are open-ended, and easy to a list of 55 additional ideas for art projects are 047945 CD Format . . . . . 69.95 49 .95 understand, while covering all the basics such included at the end.. It sure looks to me like 047944 Printed copy . . . 100.00 98 .50 as the face being five eyes wide, and finding a the Jeffus’ could have written several volumes vanishing point to draw accurate perspective of curriculum with all this material! This year, Art Basics for Children (1-12) drawings. This could be implemented with a authors plan to include a “complete art history Rich and Sharon Jeffus are like the “Backyard group of budding artists, or for the older or more time line” in this curriculum. In a nutshell, this Scientist(s)” of art! Their books remind me so driven art student. All the way through, stu- curriculum is complete, “user-friendly,” and has much of Jane Hoffman - it’s like they can’t wait dents are reminded to practice, practice, prac- lots of variety. While you can use it for all ages, to share everything with you about art! It’s tice.... or, should I say, sketch, sketch sketch the presentation is decidedly geared toward the delightful to peruse a book in which the authors’ to improve their mastery of the skills taught. younger half of that range, since it’s more of an enthusiasm is so obvious! Before the actual Characteristically Visual Manna, this is a good, introduction to art concepts and formats. This lessons in this book, you get a wonderful sec- solid, Christian-based drawing program that will curriculum comes "no frills" - we suggest having tion on using art supplies (finally, someone has give aspiring artists a solid start to becoming the a binder ready. taken the time to explain those pencil grades!). next Rembrandt. 020187 Regular ...... 75.00 69 .95 Here are lots of “how to’s” and incredible tips 007110 Book ...... 19.95 17 .95 020188 Art Curriculum on CD 40.00 28 .75 for drawing with pencil and charcoal, using 010180 Master Drawing Book oil pastels, tempera paints, water colors, and on CD ...... 12.00 7 95. Art Teacher in a Package (PK-12) chalk pastels. Following is a page of “recipes” If you like Visual Manna art courses, you may for different modeling compounds, including Art Adventures in Narnia (2-9) want to check out this bundle package which an edible clay! Before encountering the “real” C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia books are features four different Visual Manna art programs lessons are 7 full pages of exercises in drawing so rich in visual imagery and fascinating char- either on CD-ROM (PDF format) or printed for- from basic shapes. This is similar to the tech- acters, it seems completely natural to incor- mat (some comb-bound, some loose-leaf). The nique endorsed by Mona Brooks in Drawing porate art and crafts to bring the subjects to package includes: Visual Manna’s Complete with Children. The heart of the drawing book life. Thanks to Sharon Jeffus, you can easily Art Curriculum, Art Basics for Children, Visual is the 26 lessons, corresponding to the 26 let- do this, whether you’re studying the books in Manna’s Master Drawing and Preschool and ters of the alphabet, entitled, The ABC’s of Art. school or just reading them for pleasure. In 56 Early Elementary Art Basics. For more detail Here, in their typical breezy, chatty style the pages, Sharon offers a variety of ways students on each course see the descriptions in this sec- authors have given us much to consider and can apply their own creativity to the subjects tion. The only one of those courses that we do do on every page. Each lesson contains one or of Narnia, whether it be through pencil and not offer separately at this time is Preschool and more art principles or definitions, one or more paper, paint, clay, cardboard, or a craft proj- Early Elementary Art. This course teaches young art activities, and information or practice on ect. Subjects examined are lions, heraldry, artists the basic concepts of art in 10 lessons: color and techniques. Plan on spending more knights, armor, weapons, crowns, thrones, center of interest, positive vs. negative space, than one art period for some of the lessons. As portraits, printing, rabbits, beavers, gargoyles, lines, expressions, shapes, the color wheel, pat- usual, sample artwork and illustrations provide fauns, stags, trees, castles, birds, ancient writ- terns, drawing birds, showing scale and drawing excellent models. It is difficult to decide an ing, dragons, unicorns, and maps. Along the structures. In each lesson, children learn the “appropriate” age level for this course. While way, Sharon mixes in art concepts, including main ideas by looking at great art masterpieces, it looks as though Mark, at 7 would be able to perspective, shading, using a grid, scale, and then completing art activities, based on the do and enjoy the exercises, an adult would be positive and negative space. Because the top- piece and concept studied. Please note that for equally instructed! This is an art course you ics are chosen from the Narnia books, this is the CD version, you will need Adobe Reader can definitely use with all of your children at not a cohesive art program; rather, it’s set up to open and print files (available free at www. once! We only wish it didn’t have to end at “Z” as a book you can wander through as you read adobe.com). (actually, it doesn’t really end at “Z”, because through the Narnia books, choosing topics that 047942 CD Format . . . . . 95.00 92 .95 they’ve packed an additional goody at the end suit your fancy. Topical lessons vary quite a 047943 Hard Copy . . . . 150.00 115 00. - a brief overview of the major art styles, along bit in content, and may include a craft project, with illustrative examples). We hope Visual a drawing challenge, thought-provoking ques- Manna will produce additional “beginner-type” tions, creative challenges, a website to look up books in the future! works of art, examining a given picture, learning 004166 ...... 14.95 13 .95 an art principle, etc. The suggested activities are very open-ended, and would be easy to tai- Visual Manna’s Master Drawing (6-AD) lor to children of different ages. Occasionally, If you liked the original Visual Manna Drawing several different activity options are offered for a Book, you’ll love the new, improved, and topic; some will appeal more to older children, larger version they’ve just released. Like the and some to younger children. The instructions previous edition, the only tools you need are a for an activity are very simple and freeform drawing pencil (they recommend a 5H or 6H (more like suggestions), allowing as much to start off with) and paper. Like the previous adaptation as you want. As with their other

1038 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. very practical art books, you won’t need any is that a large part of the instruction is on DVD, perspective, and more. Although these master- special art equipment for the lessons, just pen- taking a lot of the stress of presenting the con- pieces are not covered in a lot of depth in the cils, drawing paper, construction paper, glue, cepts off of the teacher. The program consists DVD lessons (due to time constraints), they are , markers, crayons, and anything else you’d of 32 lessons, which are shared between the helpfully listed in the back of the Guidebook so like to use. Also available is a CD-ROM which teacher's Guidebook and the DVDs. Each les- that you may locate them and have them on hand contains the entire text of the book in electronic son in the Guidebook begins with objectives for the rest of the lesson, if desired. Several of form. If you’re anxious to explore Narnia with and a summary of the DVD lesson. Following these masterpieces are included as small repro- all of your senses and sharpen your artistic skills the summary, the DVD segment corresponding ductions to be used in more depth in several at the same time, you’ll enjoy using this book as to that lesson is to be viewed by the students. lessons. Most kids should truly enjoy the art an art companion. Then, we turn back to the Guidebook for several activities as well, as they are complex enough 011870 Book 1 ...... 17.95 17 .50 follow-up activities and discussion questions not to be trite and over-simplified, and give the 047941 Book 1 CD . . . . . 12.00 10 .95 which complement the topics discussed on the young artist plenty of freedom and opportunity 040295 Book 2 ...... 18 .95 DVD. Then it's time to break out the art sup- to practice artistic concepts through their own 040626 Book 2 CD . . . . . 12.00 9 .50 plies for the "creating" portion of the lesson. work. The students are not limited to pencil and 002722 Art Kit w/ Book 1 & 2 An introduction to the art project, approximate paper either - they will get to create their own on CD ...... 24.95 21 .95 working time, materials, and detailed, step-by- masterpieces through sculpture, collage, paint- ~~~~~~~~~~~ step directions are all laid out in the Guidebook, ings, rubbings, drawings, and more. The art to make things fairly simple for the teacher. activities are both original and open-ended, for Finally, a list of suggested titles for further read- those kids who just "get into them." The "field ART WITH A PURPOSE (1-8) ing is given for those who would like to learn trip" lessons where we get to visit with different Artpacs: appealing, easy to use, and inexpen- more, or take the lesson further. While this artists in their studios present an interesting diver- sive. We have used several levels in our school sounds pretty intense for an art program, the sion, where the activity centers around creating and they do an excellent job teaching coloring, lessons are designed to be completed within a art in the featured artists' medium, and using their shading techniques, elementary drawing, paint- week, giving you ample room to split up the dif- normal subject material as well! ing (mixing and technique, basic composition ferent parts of the lesson as it fits into your week. One more timesaving aspect I've failed to men- principles, and lettering (calligraphy). Using The lessons themselves are designed to walk tion as of yet is the inclusion of nearly all the common supplies like crayons, glue, paints, and the student or group through a thorough intro- materials the student will need to complete the scissors and with detailed and clear directions, duction to the visual arts. We begin by discuss- art activities. The art kit includes over 30 qual- preparation time is about nil. Our children ing art in general and then progress to discuss ity art supplies required to perform the activi- have really enjoyed these projects. In their new lines and types of lines, shapes, three dimen- ties, including painting and sculpting materials, format, teacher instructions are included right sions in art, space, pattern, texture, principles drawing tools, printing materials, paper and in each pac. You may reproduce art sheets, but of design, composing space, perspective, light, more, conveniently packaged in a carrying box several are printed on colored heavy card stock value, color, seeing and mixing colors, the use to avoid the "scattering" of supplies that happens and might be difficult to copy in like quality. of color, and more. While I've seen these top- when tools are packaged only in shrink wrap. EACH ARTPAC ...... 7 .95 ics discussed in a fairly dry way in many art This format, structure, and substance of this 015892 Artpac 1 books, the activities and the DVD lessons make program make it terrific to use as a whole fam- Simple coloring skills, color-by-number, cut the finer details of art truly "come alive" for the ily, homeschool group, or co-op. With the and paste, simple drawing. student who would rather be set loose with his DVD presentations, the lessons are accessible to 012276 Artpac 2 paints than learn a lengthy lesson about per- everyone, and the other components of the les- Coloring, mixing colors, silhouettes, cut and spective or value. The DVD lessons, each of sons are ideally suited to group work, especially paste, elementary perspective drawing. which span about 10-15 minutes, center around as the suggested "finale" to the program is an art 009529 Artpac 3 several boys and girls that frequently visit an old exhibition for the students to display the great Advanced coloring techniques including mill, where two artists work. On every visit masterpieces they have created during art class. shading, perspective, more advanced draw- to the mill, the artists explain artistic concepts Don't just read about art, study drawing, or ing techniques, painting, paper dolls, fiber through their own examples, by visually show- aimlessly freehand - discover it in every aspect! pictures. ing the youngsters (and viewers) on paper, and Program includes spiral-bound Guidebook, art 009531 Artpac 4 through the use of well-known masterpieces that materials kit, two DVDs, and several art repro- Illustrate a story book, more advanced col- clearly illustrate a concept. The DVDs are very ductions. - Jess oring and drawing, making drawings appear professionally done, and manage to bring a lot 029490 ...... 200 .00 3-dimensional. of enthusiasm to every lesson. One thing I par- 009532 Artpac 5 ticularly like about the DVDs are the small "field Advanced shading techniques, watercolors, trips" the viewer takes every five or so lessons. free-hand drawing, reducing and enlarging Six lessons are devoted to visiting an artist's pictures, lettering. studio, and getting a glimpse of their work, how 009534 Artpac 6 they go about making their artwork, and what is Colored pencils, advanced shading, important to them in their art. This is an aspect advanced lettering, mix, paint, blend with you often don't get to enjoy in art class, where watercolors, perspective drawing, drawing you learn about classic masters, but never get faces. to see an actual "artist" at work, unless you are 009548 Artpac 7 lucky enough to know one you can visit. Advanced shading, now with soft-lead col- The lessons that surround the DVD viewing ored pencils, calligraphy, full-color paint- expand on what has been learned in the video, ing, shaded drawings of birds. and offer plenty of guidance and freedom to Alpha Omega Art (7-12) 009555 Artpac 8 explore the topic to your heart's content. The Newly revised, this basic art curriculum has a Devoted to pen & ink drawing techniques. follow-up activities offer students a chance to find practical, hands-on format. A broad scope of examples of lesson content in the world around topics are studied from principles of color, styles Discovering Art Program (4-8) them, looking at things in more depth, discussing of art and perspective to portraiture, carving If you are looking for a very complete, well- what was learned in the DVD as well as what and cartooning. The complete set includes 10 rounded art program for the upper elementary they have noticed themselves, and looking closer colorful LIFEPACs and a Teacher’s Guide. A set and junior high grades that requires very little at great masterpieces that reflect the lessons they of LIFEPACs only (no Teacher's Guide) is also teacher preparation time, you might want to are learning. The taste of art history woven into available for additional students. take a look at Discovering Art from Calvert the program seems seamless as students examine 004768 Complete Set . . . . 58.95 53 .06 School. One of the advantages of this program great works of art in light of color, line, value, 004769 LIFEPACs Only . . . . 50.99 45 .89

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1039 Exploring Art Media (9-12) doughs and paints. Each activity is well-present- art with anything… and everything! The book If you haven't done much art instruction in the ed, making it super-easy to use. Instructions is broken down into 52 weeks of activities, with early years, it's not too late for your highschool- are amplified with generous illustrations. Basic each week featuring a different common item ers to become familiar with a wide variety of art instructions are supplemented with “More Art (e.g. aluminum foil, rocks, coffee filters, egg media and skills. This book offers high school Fun” suggestions should we have the desire cartons, leaves, cotton balls, wrapping paper, students a complete one-year art course. It was and time to extend the activity. Most projects and many, many more!). The week, in written directly for students, so teacher involve- require a minimum of direction and allow for a turn, is broken down into 5 days of activities, ment is generally nonexistent or limited - your lot of creativity on the child’s part. There are which adds up to a lot of activities. They prog- students should be able to pick this one up and over 80 art projects divided into sections titled ress in complexity within each five day period of go. Nevertheless, the lessons are extremely Glue, Paper, Paint, Clay & Dough, Markers, working with that media, ending with the most well done, appropriate for students with little Crayons and Recycled & Found Art. You can creative and inventive project. While there are or much art experience who are self-motivated skip around, pick and choose and pull out a fun- very few illustrations and the book is in black to explore different media. The lessons are to-do art activity according to your mood, time and white, the instructions are short and simple grouped into chapters, each focusing on a dif- or supplies on hand. This will make it a whole to follow. A box on the left-hand side of each ferent medium. These chapters cover color and lot easier for me to look like an inspired mom! two-page spread contains a list of all the materi- design, drawing, commercial art, cartooning, 010088 ...... 12.99 9 .75 als you will need for that week, broken down by painting, and three dimensional arts and crafts. the day. Perfect for an art co-op or just for use Each chapter includes close to or over twenty Celebrating Art (PK-1) with your children at home, you’ll have plenty lessons. The first five or six lessons in each Basic arts and crafts projects that emphasize of great activity ideas to keep you busy for a chapter are essential, and the students should the elements of shape, texture, proportion, long time! Pb, 115 pgs. ~ Megan complete these before moving on. Then the stu- and color. Complete step-by-step instructions, 046848 ...... 19.95 15 .50 dent can choose the number and order of other materials lists (simple art items—glue, crayons, lessons in the chapter they want to complete. scissors, etc. and other items commonly found Besides representing a wide range of media, around the home), and art patterns (on heavy- the lessons also offer a nice variety of projects, weight paper). 36 lessons. Art sheets are con- concepts, and difficulty. For an example of the sumable but, at this price, this is still a bargain! scope of each chapter, here is an outline of the 007303 ...... 6.55 4 .95 drawing unit. The essential lessons cover value, basic shapes, texture, still life drawing, perspec- ☼Early Childhood Art (PK-3) tive drawing, and cylinders - perspective and Kids are natural artists. These idea books are foreshortening. After completing these, the stu- for teachers and parents to help kids think about dent may choose to complete any number of the art. Each one has dozens of art projects, but the following lessons: one point perspective, toned best parts are about going beyond the art itself. paper drawing, two + point perspective, fill in Take a project on spray bottle painting for exam- drawing, combination photo and drawing, pen ple. Kids spray paper with watery colors and and ink, scratchboard, contour line drawing, watch them mix and overlap. You ask children, figure drawing, portraiture, and more. Each les- “What color did you make? How did you make ☼My Very First Art Book (K-3) son introduces the student to the concepts and them? Where are the colors strongest?” Talk to Teach and inspire; what we hope kids get skills being taught and then outlines a simple, the kids about what happens when they are from art books. This inviting hardcover book attractive project for them to complete. Many closer to the paper or farther away. Encourage is spiral bound to lie flat as you enjoy each of the lessons can last as long as students want them to discuss as they experiment. Tell the spread. One side shows a famous work of art; them to - just enough time to complete, or sev- child to stand back from their creation and ask the other gives suggestions to do with kids mim- eral hours to perfect. I predict this course will them what they think about it. Lay down shapes icking principles or techniques from that famous be enjoyed by most students, and devoured by and spray over them, then lift them and talk painting. Illustrations accompany each direc- students who have any interest in art, as the les- about what happened. Later look at books by tion, providing samples of what your works sons can be repeated and varied to help sharpen Eric Carle. Talk about how the author made his of art may look like. For example, an image students' skills. If you have multiple high school images. Kids may realize they can do something of French Impressionist painter Edgar Degas’ students, it would further enrich the course if similar when their projects are dry. Other proj- Four Ballerinas inspires a chalk activity to cre- they used it together (constructively) to compare ects include bubble prints, string pictures, and ate soft-focus animals and trees. A modern and critique each other's work. The pages are block printing in the Paint book. In the Collage painting by Wassily Kandinsky, Composition glossy and in full color, with plenty of helpful book you have seed mosaics, glue drop col- VIII, is the basis for a stamping technique kids pictures. Spiral hc, 373 pgs. - Melissa lages, box marionettes, and mobiles. Each book can easily do using cardboard, plastic lids, and 034738 ...... 49.95 39 .95 has 58 art projects. a pencil eraser to make owls and sailboats. Each project is accompanied by color photos Short captions around the original paintings tell Teaching Resources and complete step-by-step instruction. Many about artist's techniques and show you how to Resources in this section offer lessons using materials needed are household craft items achieve the same effect. A necessary materials a variety of art skills and media (and pos- (scissors, glue, paint, brushes, and paper.) Each list is contained at the front of the book, which sibly art appreciation), but are less compre- book has a list of supplies needed to do every is made up of mostly basic craft items. The hensive than a full art program. project. The books have ideas that most people table of contents is arranged by activity: draw- would not think of doing. They are creative and ing, printing, painting, making models, and cut- Little Hands Art Book (ages 2-6) age appropriate. I really love how parents and ting and pasting. 48 pages offers a hands-on, Creativity through art experiences enhances teachers are encouraged to ask questions as kids interesting first look at a wide variety of different development and learning in young children. are creating. 122 pgs, pb. ~ Sara mediums and styles of art. ~ Sara Most of us manage some sort of early art experi- EACH BOOK ...... 24.95 18 .95 052637 ...... 12.99 9 95. ences, but, with so many time constraints, my 052590 Collage & Construction attempts certainly lack originality. The proj- 052591 Painting & Print Making Most Complete Beginner’s Art Book (K-5) ects in this book provide a wide variety of art While the title is pretty ambitious, you’ll prob- experiences which were specifically chosen to Art with Anything (PK-5) ably agree that it’s one of the largest art-kits-in- enhance such skills as eye-hand coordination, Looking for lots of simple art projects to do a-book that you’ve seen! This 11” x 14” “book” small muscle development, problem solving, with your children that don’t require a bunch is actually a package of art supplies inside one and decision making. They use basic materials of expensive materials? Feel like you’re not cover, with a large, spiral-bound book of art we probably already have around. A whole sec- creative enough to come up with tons of new projects and paper attached to the inside of the tion of recipes is provided to make pastes, clays, craft ideas? Then this book is for you. It truly is opposite cover. A nice variety of art supplies is

1040 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. included, such as markers (set of 10), watercolor It would be good to locate reproductions of this ing or studying, open the book at random and paint cakes (10), oil pastels, 6 colors of model- art for a more complete, visual appreciation agree to make whatever is on the page, or you ing clay, a paintbrush, glue, a 6” ruler, and a of the work. Materials lists are included both could let kids choose one. Many of the sup- pair of tiny scissors (cute, but they might not for the main project and variations. The main plies are household items (soap, printer paper, be able to compete with your child’s regular lesson procedure is very clearly written. These scissors) or standard craft-kit items (tissue paper, pair of scissors). The book features 42 pages of are simple projects which explore the elements chalk, watercolors, brushes.) If you are a fan of projects divided by type of art supply used. The of art using basic art materials but a variety the book 365 Things to Make and Do, this will introduction gives children a list of other basic of media (paint, chalk, crayon, marker, clay, become a household favorite as well. 366 pgs, items to have on hand and acquaints them with fabric, collage materials, etc.). Assignment hc. ~ Sara the color wheel. The bulk of the book offers choices (for additional, related art projects) are 052633 ...... 24.99 17 .50 young artists a wealth of ideas and techniques listed next, again with clear and simple instruc- to use with the art supplies provided to make tions. At least two (and usually more) choices their own art. For instance, in the clay section, are given, so you can extend the usefulness of children are shown how to create basic clay this book farther if you want to spend more shapes (squares, ropes, balls, and flat shapes), time on each concept. A final “Connection” how to mix colors to get different tints, how paragraph ties the art project and highlighted to make effects like stripes and swirls, how to art work together. The facing page for each create some objects from simple shapes, how lesson contains either patterns to be used for to make expressive clay characters, and how the art project, or it shows a picture of what the to create clay vehicles. From the selection of finished project(s) should look like. art supplies included to the variety of ideas and 009842 Primary (1-3) . . . . 10.99 8 .75 techniques featured, this is a nice introduction 009841 Intermediate (3-5) . . 10.99 8 .75 to art for young people. – Jess 038140 ...... 25.00 20 .50 How to Teach Art to Children (1-6) So, you feel you should provide some basic Making Amazing Art (2-8) Classroom Art (K-8) instruction on the elements of art, but what My first thought when I skimmed this book These books offer complete art lessons in draw- are they? Four basic elements (color, pattern/ was, “You know, if you didn’t have the time ing, painting and printmaking using a variety design, line/shape, and texture) are included in to devote to a full-fledged art curriculum, this of different media. Each one holds 12 lessons this volume with lessons highlighting specific would be an excellent resource!” And it is! in each of these 3 categories for a total of 36 concepts within each area. The color section, Flexible for use with multiple grade levels, this age-appropriate art lessons per book. The proj- for example, contains multiple lessons for each art activity book features 40 lessons that cover ects include straightforward, simple steps and of the following concepts: primary colors, sec- the elements of art and design through inven- sample pictures of each step as well as the fin- ondary colors, color values, black and white, tive, open-ended projects that include tie-ins ished project, and while they include somewhat contrast, warm vs. cool colors, complementary to learning about famous artists too! Seven exact instructions, they are designed to leave colors, tertiary colors, and the color spectrum. chapters introduce the concepts of line, shape, room for individual expression. Each project is A variety of activities is provided for each. As texture, color, value, form and space through completed in just 4 steps, and they require only children explore the concept of secondary col- basic instruction and multiple activities. For easily attainable, inexpensive supplies. The ors, they complete a color wheel, play a color example, let’s look at the first chapter on line. lessons include a list of needed supplies, tips, memory game, experiment with mixing colored Two pages of text introduce the concept and reflection questions, variations, and correlated water and mix graduations of color using tem- show examples of different types of line, and cross-curricular activities. While the lessons pera paints. When they explore repetition in how they are used in art. The following projects are fun to complete, they are "serious" enough texture, they use repeated line and shape to include: making a crayon-resist painting of a that you will probably use only one or two a create texture, make crayon rubbings, create a spider web to appreciate linear design, making week in your own homeschool, or this would be textured abstract still life with colored pencils, a decorative line design by filling in an outline worthwhile to use in a group art lesson such as and construct a textured landscape mural with of an object with small “patches” of lines in at a co-op. The books are full color, with high crayons and textured surfaces. Each section patterns, making a line drawing of an imaginary quality, glossy pages. 78 pgs. - Melissa also references selected children’s literature machine, like Leonardo da Vinci (complete EACH BOOK ...... 16.95 12 .95 and fine art examples that you can use to illus- with notes written backwards!), using a grid to 032241 Grades K-2 trate the concept. No exotic art supplies are make a drawing, drawing a musical instrument 032240 Grades 3-5 required; as most of the art projects are done (while listening to music), then drawing lines 032239 Grades 6-AD on or with paper using paints, crayons, colored around the instrument inspired by the music, pencils and various around-the-house collage- and making a kaleidoscope line design by mak- Art Lab For Kids (K-8) type materials. ing a symmetrical design on a Styrofoam tray, 052349 ...... 22.99 15 .50 007019 ...... 22.99 14 .75 then printing a block of the design. Projects in the other six chapters are just as inventive and Busy Teacher’s Guide: Art Lessons (1-5) ☼365 Things to Draw and Paint (1-8) creative, and I love the little “Meet the Masters” That describes all of us - busy teachers. These What a fun goal it would be to work through sections here and there that share information lessons try to give you a helping hand, combin- this entire book! Kids will learn a lot about on a famous artist and their artistic style. The ing art appreciation, instruction in basic ele- drawing and painting techniques as they get title sums it up – the projects are so well focused ments of art, easy-to-follow directions for art step-by-step lessons in a fun and casual format. that children will likely create impressive works projects, several assignment alternatives and This is not an intimidating book. I find it to as they learn the elements of design! Although patterns for or illustrations of finished projects. be very user-friendly. If you have a child who some of the projects call for specific items Two books cover primary and intermediate thinks they cannot draw a stick-figure (or if (acrylic spray, vermiculite, plaster of Paris, or level. Each book contains 36 lessons. If you you can’t) then here is a starting point for you grass seed), these don’t appear to be too difficult have art twice a week it would be ideal. One both. A lot of the drawings involve animals: to find and most of the projects do rely on the day, do the main art project together. The fingerprint monkeys, scribbly dogs and bugs, “basics” – construction paper, scissors, crayons, other, let your child(ren) select from the assign- and curly forest animals. Some techniques kids tempera paint, watercolors, colored pencils, ment choices to do a variation on the method will learn are wax-resist, stencil, chalk, collage, and markers. Whether you are just considering or theme which they should be able to complete animation, watercolor and silhouette. The book incorporating art into your curriculum regularly, (mostly) on their own. Each lesson begins with is spiral-bound and each lesson is on a two-page or you are looking for enjoyable art projects a statement of purpose so you can see what spread. Pick and choose according to the season based on the elements of design, this is an concept is highlighted. The Art History section or holiday, try a new technique a week, find “amazing” resource. 128 pgs. – Jess discusses a famous artist and his or her artwork. one that corresponds to something you are read- 044573 ...... 12.99 9 75.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1041 Incredible Art (2-8) Usborne Complete Book of Art Ideas (3-9) yourself to think of art projects and experiences 001817 ...... 14.95 10 .95 If you've purchased and enjoyed the Usborne that you and your kids will enjoy and learn Book of Art Ideas, the Usborne Book of Art from. You will learn all the art terms and styles, 365 Things to Make and Do (2-8) Skills, and the Usborne Book of Art Projects, various media, and loads of things to make at With a wide range of original, easy-to-duplicate then this volume is too late for you, but if you home. This book is very non-threatening to the arts and crafts activities, this book is perfect for are thinking about buying one or more of those non-artsy mind. It brings you in by asking you getting the creative juices flowing! Each of the books, or if you've already bought one and want questions. Once you learn to think about art in 60+ two-page spreads features a different basic the other two, WAIT! This book houses all your every day, you won’t have to think about activity, with plenty of offshoots and variations three of the books in one complete volume, for it any more, you will just see it all around. 156 taking the grand total of activities to 365. For about the same cost as two of the single books. pgs, pb. ~ Sara example, the first spread is titled “Drawing You know what that means - over 400 wonder- 052827 ...... 16.95 12 .50 Castles” and has instructions for drawing a basic ful activities are described on colorful, glossy castle, a knight’s castle, a princess castle, and pages. The activities are still listed by book, not a spooky castle (use lots of angles to give a intermingled, so there are actually three distinct simple castle more character!). The next spread "books" in this one. Hardcover. is labeled “Decorating Eggs,” and after showing 032349 ...... 19.99 13 .95 how to prepare an egg for decorating, it offers 7 different project ideas. The pages are completely Usborne Art Ideas – Big Book of Things to filled with color, most of each page being taken Draw (3-9) up by pictures of the completed ideas and proj- Rather than list this in the drawing section ects. The instructions are given in short simple as a drawing book, we are listing it here with steps, and a wide range of different arts and crafts the other Usborne Art Ideas books, as it offers materials are used – pens, paint, paper, fabric, the same great range of creative ideas utilizing ART HISTORY / APPRECIATION beads, ribbon, pastels, buttons, etc. As with the a number of different mediums – pencil, ink, other Usborne art activity books, these projects pastels, paints, etc. While the emphasis is cer- Courses / Unit Studies are attractive and fun to create. The book is spi- tainly on drawing, the “ideas” include dozens of ral bound in a hardcover so it opens flat for easy fun “out of the box” projects that may require/ How to Use Child-Sized Masterpieces (PK-8) viewing. 128 high quality pgs. – Melissa encourage serious drawing skills, a loose doodle A wonderful, early introduction to art appre- 044984 ...... 24.99 17 .50 style of drawing, or a mix of both. It features the ciation and artist recognition from Renaissance same high quality, colorful pages as the other to modern art. Based on Montessori principles, Usborne Art Series (3-9) books in the series and is filled with so many even the smallest child can perform the simplest These are awesome books of art projects for engaging activities that I would be surprised if activity: matching paintings. As they become anyone who loves to create creative, attractive you skipped any of them! Slightly oversized, more familiar with each artist’s style, they works of art. The slightly oversized books pro- hc. 96 pgs. – Melissa learn to classify several different paintings by vide 96 pages of information, tips, and direc- 044985 ...... 16.99 12 .50 artist. Later, students learn to classify artists’ tions for creating a wide range of different proj- works according to the various “schools” of ects. The books are FULL of colorful pictures 300 Lessons in Art (6-12) art. Manual describes eight progressively more and great ideas, which will most likely serve So, you want to provide art lessons for your difficult steps or levels of activities as follows: as a springboard for an innumerable amount of older children, who are past the color and paste Step 1 - Matching identical paintings variations that you come up with on your own. stage, but you’re a little short on inspiration? Step 2 - Pairing two similar paintings by the The ART Skills book holds over 120 different This sourcebook presents 300 inexpensive, same artist ideas using a huge range of materials, including short-term projects that’ll get you started. With Step 3 - Grouping four paintings by each of tissue paper, oil pastels, collages, paint, print- so many options, you’ll be able to pick and three artists ing, watercolors, chalks, and more. Techniques choose those best suited to the tastes (and sup- Step 4 - Learning the names of famous are shared for creating trees, skies, water, fur, plies) of your family. I wouldn’t hesitate to use artists feathers, and other great effects. The ART Ideas these activities with even younger children. Step 5 - Learning the names of famous book houses over 200 ideas for acrylic paints, Since activities are denoted by competence paintings chalk pastels, inks, poster paints, tissue paper, level (beginning / intermediate / advanced), it Step 6 - Learning about the schools of art oil pastels, crayons, and watercolors. Skills will be easy for you to select ones that they are Step 7 - Sorting schools of art include learning about color, tone, paints, capable of doing. Each lesson plan lists the Step 8 - Placing paintings on a time line painting techniques, landscapes, salt paint- purpose of the project, materials required, step- 003342 ...... 13.00 11 .50 ings, making cards and frames, and a whole lot by-step procedure for completing the artwork, more. The ART Projects book is packed with and a guide to help you evaluate the finished Child-Size Masterpieces over 80 ideas for drawing, framing, embossing, projects. Divided into seven chapters: drawing, Art postcard books for above. Cards are excel- textures, collages, mosaics, stitching crafts, and painting, other 2-dimensional media, 3-dimen- lent reproductions of paintings. many other unique projects. All of these books sional media, unique spur-of-the-moment activi- EACH LEVEL 1-5 ...... 19.00 16 .95 are hardcover, and if you are trying to decide ties (author must have been homeschooled!), 004760 Level 1 (Easy) which one to order, my guess is it won't matter art appreciation exercises, and “miscellaneous” 003979 Level 2 (Intermediate) because you'll be so thrilled with one that the projects. 141 pgs with black/white illustrations. 003980 Level 3 (Advanced) other will soon follow. There are so many great 020189 ...... 19.00 14 .75 009753 Level 4 (Artists) ideas in all three volumes. The ART Projects 012223 Level 5 (Paintings) & ART Ideas books are only available in mini- ☼Art is Every Day (AD) 036447 Levels 6 & 7 (Modern Schools editions, which include exactly the same pages A book for parents who may not know where of Art) as the original, but in a smaller version. Instead to begin when it comes to teaching their chil- 009839 Level 8 (Timeline) Transportation of being oversized, they have been reduced to dren about art; this should clarify that indeed approximately 5" x 7". - Melissa you can bring out the best artist in your kids Harmony Fine Arts Program (1-8) 022042 Art Ideas ...... 14.99 11 .50 without being one yourself. Beginning with If you are currently using a classical or 025861 Mini Art Projects . . . 7.99 6 .50 very young children, this book gives you ideas Charlotte Mason approach in your schooling 025863 Mini Art Skills . . . . 7.99 6 .50 for activities you can do from taking them to and are looking for a good plan to fit art and museums to creating original art. It will help music appreciation into your curriculum, look you see art in things around your house and no further. Barbara McCoy has done all the your town that maybe you did not see before planning and organization for you; all you need as art. It’s hard if you are not a creative person to do is gather the resources! Each level of the

1042 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. program consists of a loose-leaf packet which Start Exploring Masterpieces, the Usborne Story ☼Drawing on History, Pre-Civil War - Vietnam includes an overview, information to get started, of Painting and reading aloud I, Juan de Pareja (9-12) resource and supply lists, lesson plan sheets for along with the study. Although most of the art- Just so you know – I’m not particularly an art 32-36 weeks, and appendices (revised Grade work to be studied is included in the resource person. However, I do like to understand the 2 also includes some coloring pages and note- volumes, you may need to locate some of them interrelationships between historical events and booking sheets). Following the classical model, in other books. Besides studying art, several art culture. This book bridges an amazing gap – grades 1-4 cover art and music appreciation projects are included in the plans. A list of mate- historical events and art history. Designed to through ancient, medieval, Renaissance/early rials you’ll need is provided at the beginning of be a brief survey of art (from 1830 to 1970) modern, and modern history at the grammar the study. Each student constructs an art history and a parallel study with Beautiful Feet’s U.S. level, and grades 5-8 explore the same time notebook as part of the study, using timeline and World History program, it functions as an periods at the logic stage. Students will study cut-outs and labels supplied. Many reproduc- art history, an art appreciation, and an art tech- artists, art appreciation, and music appreciation ible form pages to use during the study are also niques (doing art) course. Not to mention the each year of the program. For the art appre- included, along with informational text, quizzes, insights it provides into the people and places ciation portion of the program, there are three and instructions for accompanying art activi- covered in the history course. This not-particu- study options offered, depending on the depth ties. If you’ve been hanging back because you larly-an-art-person is totally impressed! of study you want to undertake. The most basic weren’t sure how to navigate your way through Each of the 16 lessons covers an art history of these is picture study only, in which students art history, this course will be your compass. period – romanticism through psychedelic art look at the art masterpieces online and then nar- 001931 Guide ...... 12.95 12 .50 and tie dye – with impressionism, expression- rate what they remember about the art to you. 020198 Start Exploring Masterpieces ism, modernism, and surrealism among others If you want to kick things up a notch, you can ...... 11.95 8 .75 in between. Each lesson starts with an overview add literature or coloring books to your picture 000613 I, Juan de Pareja . . . 7.99 5 .95 of the history and art of the time period. The study. The third option involves adding Artistic succinct coverage is augmented by suggested Pursuits lessons to the previous activities, which Short Lessons in Art History: 35 Artists and web links/books/videos but there are also full- adds art instruction to the mix as well. Music Their Work (6-12) color reproductions (in various sizes) of period appreciation is covered in a similar way in both These lessons could very easily be used works included in the book. Sidebar informa- levels, with both reading and listening assign- with younger children if you read the interest- tion includes research questions and learning ments. Art appreciation lessons are expected ing, informal biographies aloud. Starting in objectives rounding out the instruction. The to be 1-2 hours per week, and music apprecia- the 14th century with the Italian Renaissance, lesson then moves into the doing art portion tion lessons will take 45 minutes per week. In this book proceeds chronologically along geo- with clearly stated assignments, lists of needed the logic stage, art appreciation should take graphic lines, tracing the major art move- supplies, student and author examples, and 1-2 hours per week, and music appreciation ments of their times. Just a sampling of artists step-by-step illustrations. For instance, Lesson 5 should take 45 minutes a week. Because of included: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, is Art Nouveau and Symbolism (an ism I missed the relatively small amount of time spent on the Raphael, Dürer, Rubens, Rembrandt, Goya, earlier) which is coordinated with the BF lessons arts each week, lesson plans for four or more Manet, Monet, Renoir, Matisse, Wyeth. Each on The Jungle and teaches us that Art Nouveau weeks are included on one sheet. The lesson chapter begins with general background infor- was an attempt to apply a new look to all of the plan sheets include assignments for each art mation, followed by 2-4 pages of biography on applied arts while Symbolism was dramatically appreciation option (with notes) and assign- each artist. Typeset is fairly small, so these are different – artists defining their art with dramatic ments for music appreciation by week as well. substantial overviews of their lives and works. emotions rather than story telling. Among the The resources may be pretty familiar to you and Several black and white reproductions of their developments of the period; posters became a will vary depending on the study option you artwork are contained within. At the end of each fine art medium for the first time. The activity are using. Selected resources include Music biography are a few questions for discussion and for this lesson is designing a decorative initial in Masters CDs (revised Grade 2 uses a 2-CD a glossary to help with pronunciation or under- the Art Nouveau style. set called Famous Composers), Masterpiece standing. Color plates with 22 reproductions of Help is available for the young artist (and/or Collection CDs, Dover coloring books, Dover paintings from the various artists are bound into his teacher). The KnoodleU.com website (book artist post cards, Child-Size Masterpieces, the center of the book. If desired, pair this with purchaser is entitled to access) contains tutori- Getting to Know the World’s Greatest Artists the correlated Exercises and Activities book to als, resources, and tips to help with the assign- series, Come Look With Me series, How Artists extend your study into art! This reproducible ments. Use of the DK book, Art, is suggested See… series, Artistic Pursuits, and many more book contains exercises and activities paralleling to augment the lessons and provide additional individual titles. Because there will be several the study of each artist in Short Lessons. Each visuals (there’s some nudity in the DK book and resources to gather, you will probably want to contains simple comprehension questions in the the author addresses this question helpfully and acquaint yourself with this program and allow form of word puzzles, crosswords, matching, or cautiously). A very helpful timeline that includes yourself some time locate resources prior to fill in the blanks. Other questions require more world events, art events, art projects and the BF your study. If you currently have no trouble careful thought on the part of the student, as book list is provided. integrating art and music into your curriculum, they are asked to define terms, contrast artists’ Easily a stand-alone art class – or more by you will probably not need to rely on something styles, etc. Longer “Writing Questions” call for just adding the BF books as read alongs, this like this; however, if you are short on time and independent writing or research. The student a perfect complement to the entire Beautiful imagination, these easy-to-use packets may be might be asked to construct a time line of the Feet course and will provide the student with just what you need to begin studying art and artists’ major works, or describe how certain an excellently rounded-out history/humanities music appreciation. – Jess events influenced an artists’ work. Answers course. 65 pgs, spiral-bound ~ Janice EACH PACKET ...... 19.95 16 .35 to these questions and exercises are included. 053519 ...... 64.95 53 .50 002785 Grade 1 002871 Grade 4 Finally, each section has a student project cor- Suggested Resource: 002836 Grade 2 002884 Grade 7 related to the artist under study. From sketching 048695 Art ...... 50.00 34 .95 002866 Grade 3 002889 Grade 8 a scene Giotto might have drawn as a boy to constructing a Calder-inspired mobile, students Taking the Mystery Out of Studying Art create various art forms in the style of the artists History (5-12) under study, adding their own special touches as Much more than a typical unit study, this well. The components together would constitute guide, art materials, and recommended resource a very complete art course. I would not hesitate books combine to make a perfect introduc- to use this with even younger children - perhaps tion to art history/appreciation. Another well- covering a chapter per week, and ending with conceived plan by Jennifer Steward (see Unit the art project. Studies section), studying art couldn’t be easier. 020183 Short Lessons ...... 26.00 19 .95 She takes us down a chronological path, using 020184 Exercises/Activities 26.00 19 .95

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1043 Instructional Activity Resources the artists they’ve studied. The projects pages one-page “At a Glance” are very colorful and offer beautiful illustrations narrative providing an Discovering Great Artists: 150 Art Ideas for of the finished projects to give students a visual overview of the signifi- Learning (K-8) aid. Throughout the 22 works/projects, students cant historical, cultural, Here are 150 activities that teach the styles, will be introduced to 3-D art, paintings, abstract and artistic forces of works, and techniques of the great masters - Van art, prints, collages, Chinese brush painting, and the decade. Next is a Gogh, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, and more. other styles/types of art for a well-rounded but one-page biography of To imitate Michelangelo’s Sistene Chapel, the fun early art education. Hc, 96 pgs. – Melissa an artist, with a short young artist paints while reclined on his back 042293 ...... 19.99 13 .95 timeline of the decade with paper taped to the bottom of a table. To at the bottom of the experience Van Gogh’s style, children mix Hands-On History Activity Pak: Artists (3-8) page. Each biography paints into a thick substance called “impasto” If you’ve used one of Amy Pak’s Time Travelers is followed by a hands- and then paint with heavy, swirling brush CD-ROMs, you’ll have an idea of what you can on project to complete, plus a page containing strokes. Each activity contains a brief history expect in this art appreciation Activity Pak. If a quotation (in large type) by that artist. Some of the artist, a project, and an example of that not, well, then you’re just in for a treat! This examples of the art projects include: building artist’s work. CD-ROM contains all the files and instructions 3-D Pueblo architecture (Frank Lloyd Wright), 006181 ...... 18.95 12 .95 you need to create an art appreciation lapbook, documentary photography (Dorothea Lange), file folder game, and a sketchbook. The CD poster art (Norman Rockwell), and drawing a Great American Artists for Kids (PK-7) is very well-organized and easy to navigate. cartoon (Walt Disney). The pages describing the By the same authors of Discovering Great You’ll start by creating the individual booklets art projects are written to the teacher, with lists Artists, above, this project book features 75 and paper organizers that make up the lapbook, of materials, vocabulary to introduce to the stu- art activities, all based on the work of famous including the booklet of art media, a timeline of dents, instructions for implementing the projects American artists. The very helpful table of art styles and movements, organizing a whole (sometimes over several sessions), and ideas for contents groups the artists into four categories, “exhibition” of booklets for 33 famous artists, extension activities. The back of the book con- based on periods and style and also provides creating a very cute “paint box vocabulary” tains a glossary of art terms, a list of art resources at-a-glance guidance on the art activity used, booklet defining artistic terms, and painting (books, videos) about the artists, and time line the style, the technique used for the project, the your own masterpieces in the styles of ten art- cards (simple illustrated portraits of each artist). recommended age level, and the level of adult ists. When you’ve completed everything, the 112 pgs. ~ Lisa help. Each artist and corresponding project is assembly instructions show you how to put it all 025444 ...... 13.99 10 .95 featured on one or two glossy, full-color pages together in a very attractive, information-packed which offer background on the artist, a portrait lapbook. You’ll also enjoy creating your own Great Studio Projects in Art History (7-12) of the artist as interpreted by a child, a descrip- file folder game, “Art Gallery.” Files for the Students experience art through history by tion of the activity, a list of materials, and a step- board, instructions, pieces and cards are all participating in projects highlighting techniques by-step procedure. You’ll enjoy activities such provided, so you can print, cut, assemble and and styles through the ages. Comprehensive in as designing a magazine cover like Norman play! You will probably want to print the art scope, the book begins with prehistoric art and Rockwell, drawing a busy scene in the style of reproduction cards used in the game on a color progresses through the late 20th century. Each Grandma Moses, creating a stained glass win- printer. Files are also included to print and major period (Ancient World, Middle Ages, dow with colored “bubbles” like Frank Lloyd assemble a 5 ½” x 8 ½” sketchbook for sketching World Beyond Europe, Renaissance, Baroque Wright, creating your own “Seussel” character or journaling with artist quotes on every page. and Rococo, Romantic, Impressionism & Post- in the style of Theodor Seuss Geisel, and much, One thing I love about Amy Pak’s products is Impressionism, Early 20th Century, Late 20th much more. You can also visit the author's that they are always well-designed and attrac- Century) is further divided into periods, loca- website (www.brightring.com/americanartists. tive, and this one is no exception – based on tions, or schools of art. Each major section and html) for links to examples of each artist's work. the files on the CD, your finished projects will sub-section begins with background information If your art appreciation course includes a study be beautiful! Win/Mac compatible, requires to set the stage. Within each sub-section are of American artists, you won’t want to bypass Adobe reader, a free download. – Jess one or many projects designed to help stu- this one! 142 pgs, pb. – Jess 045026 ...... 19 .95 dents understand and appreciate concepts and 017489 ...... 18.95 12 .95 methods used in art of all kinds (not limited to Art & Artists Through the Centuries (3-8) paintings). There are 80 different projects in Usborne Art Treasury (K-8) Art & Artists Through the Centuries is perfect all. Materials needed for the project are listed This book could make a wonderful art program for those seeking to impart art appreciation first, followed by a sample of the artwork and for younger students, incorporating both art to both younger and older kids. The book is narrative description highlighting the type of art, appreciation and projects in a beautiful, easy divided into lessons featuring a particular artist. method used to create it, a particular technique to use format. The book features 22 impres- A short biography of the artist and a vocabulary or feature, etc. Directions and instructions are sive works of art from around the world and list are included for each lesson. Techniques then provided for completing a project simulat- from a variety of periods. Each work is shown and styles unique to the artist are discussed; ing the art or concepts. To get the full visual on a spread of pages along with a few short, a project that allows students to utilize these impact of works referenced you will have to interesting paragraphs of information about the techniques is then presented. Every project find reproductions, since the author provides work itself, the techniques used, and the artist includes a list of materials along with directions only line drawings of the art. This is purposeful, who created it. Then you flip the page to see for completing the project. Guidelines and test since the pages are intended to be reproducible how you can imitate that work and style using questions (with answers) are also provided. For student handouts - in some cases, artwork is simple materials and methods. For example, the ambitious instructor, blank lesson forms are done directly on the page. Projects vary from the first work highlighted is Van Gogh’s “The also included so that you can discuss artists not simple drawings to elaborate construction. A Starry Night.” After looking at the painting and covered in the book. ~ Enh few are extremely ambitious, but rather accu- reading about it, you turn to the next page, 014195 ...... 13.99 10 .95 rately impart the amount of effort involved in which has step-by-step directions to help you creating the type of art being studied. So much make your own swirly landscape using thick ☼Art & Artists of 20th Century America (3-8) is included here that the best I can do is describe paints and a plastic fork. In six steps you go From Eadweard Muybridge (the father of motion a few projects. The first project is Prehistoric from drawing a simple landscape sketch, add- photography in the early 1900s) to George Lucas Painting. Students make earth-pigment powders ing color, and using the fork to manipulate the (one of the greatest filmmakers from the 1970s to using brick, unglazed tile, or rock that is eas- paint into swirly patterns like those found in the present), this reproducible resource contains ily filed. A flat stone is used for a “canvas” to Van Gogh’s painting. The end products are biographical information and hands-on projects recreate a simple cave painting of an animal. very attractive, and completing the projects will that teach students about twenty American artists The outline is drawn in charcoal or charcoal help students remember the distinctive styles of of the 20th Century. Each decade begins with a pencil. Earth powders are mixed with honey

1044 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. (just like they did way back then), and used Fandex - Painters (2-AD) Come Look with Me (PK-5) to color within the outline. Project #20 (from Another great addition to the Fandex family. This exceptional series of interactive art appre- Gothic Art) is creating a stained glass window This guide holds 50 die-cut cards, fastened ciation books will develop an early awareness of using tracing paper, felt tip pens, and black con- together so you can flip through without los- and interest in fine art. Each full-color thematic struction paper. During the Italian Renaissance ing any of the cards. Each card contains short book introduces children to twelve works of art, period (1400-1600) projects include Shading biographies and little known facts of some of eliciting their observations about and attention to and Foreshortening, Renaissance Composition, the greatest painters. The cards are topped with the painting. Open-ended questions about each Linear Perspective, Fresco Cartoon (mimicking a picture of the artist, and at least one of their work and a brief biography of the artist provide the process by which frescoes where outlined paintings appears somewhere on their card. gentle lessons in perspective, color, line, and before being painted), creating a picture based Beginning with Giotto (born around 1266, composition. A quality reproduction of each on one of many of Leonardo da Vinci’s obser- according to my Fandex guide), you’ll learn work appears on the left, with observations and vations and ideas, and making a model of about well known and little known artists, even questions on the right of each two-page spread. one of da Vinci’s inventions. Project #53 has more recent artists. A compact Who’s Who of No advance preparation or knowledge of art is students use broad felt-tipped pens to try out painters. ~ Melissa required - just open and enjoy with your child. Impressionist techniques on a basic line-drawn 016196 ...... 9.95 7 .95 Each volume represents a wide variety of styles, scene. I’m sure students could come up with artists, techniques and time periods. While the some outlandish ideas for the Dada art project Informational / Textual books can be used in any order, Enjoying Art (Early 20th Century), inspired by Man Ray’s Gift with Children would probably be the place to (an iron with tacks fixed to the bottom - a study I Am an Artist (PK-3) start. The paintings in this volume have chil- in irony). Students will come back to earth by Everyone is an artist, as art is more than a dren as their subjects, which helps children to Project #80 (inspired by Spiral Jetty, an abstract finished work - it's a process found in everyday become immediately involved in the artwork. sculpture formed with rocks and earth in Utah’s life. Children are especially adept at these pro- Subsequent titles explore landscape, animals, Great Salt Lake) which focuses on creating art cesses - noticing the delicate shape of a feather, recreation, photography, Native American art, from/in nature. Students create their own earth- feeling the rough texture of bark, and mimicking works from famous artists, art from other cul- work, planning a simple tabletop design using patterns they see in the sand. This book helps tures and more. Hardcover. stones, sand, gravel, dirt, and similar natural readers see art in a different way through light, EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . 16.95 11 .95 materials. (I have an excellent natural “col- poetic text and captivating illustrations. 30 pgs, 001234 Enjoying Art With Children lage” on my window right now - I call it The paperback. - Melissa 002487 American Indian Art Undersides of Many Tree Frogs). 001273 ...... 8.95 7 .50 001232 Animals in Art 008012 ...... 26.00 19 .95 002489 Art in Early America ☼Look! At Art (PK-3) 002492 Artist at Work References Dappled. Misty. Reflected. Electric. Creepy. 023309 Discover African-American Art Dull. Pearly. Mysterious. Heavenly. Dramatic. 001236 Exploring Landscape Art Illustrated Timeline of Art History (5-AD) Artists communicate through the choices they 002490 Exploring Modern Art Whether you’re looking for an introductory or make in their paintings. These words describe 001237 World of Play refresher art history course, this book is an all- light. And you thought a painting of a lady on a EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . 15.95 11 .95 in-one concise guide that makes learning about swing was just a painting… Kids are natural art- 013684 Asian Art the most important and influential works of art ists and they love to talk about their work. These 015360 Discovering Women Artists throughout history easy. The book is divided books are teaching tools to give kids the right into four major sections, each with its own words to use to describe their art. You see sev- Art Book for Children (K-8) introduction providing background information eral color photos of masterful works of art, but Artists have many different ideas and styles, about the circumstances and conditions that you also get some ideas of what to ask kids about and each one offers a new expression of worked to shape the focus and techniques of art the pictures. Activity ideas are included with imagination and creativity. This book explores during the period. Over 350 full color illustra- every technique explained. For example, in the the works of 30 different artists, challenging tions of paintings, sculptures, and architecture case of Renoir’s painting The Swing, there are children to think “outside the box” about art are presented in chronological order covering people in a park under dappled shade. You get a and notice the unique elements of each work. artwork from the prehistoric era through the end simple narrative of how the Impressionists paint- Full-color reproductions are accompanied by of the 20th Century. Each image is accompa- ed quickly to properly capture the light in their short blurbs of interesting text, generally filled nied by color-coded text (color-coded to allow paintings. Then there is a caption with an activity with questions directed at students to help them for the user to quickly determine where in the for kids to try. This one talks about how dappled “discover” the work of art and appreciate its world, by continent, the particular piece was sunlight is excellent camouflage for forest crea- nuances. Perfect for a laid back art apprecia- made) highlighting the work of art’s contribution tures and asks kids to make a picture where tion resource for a wide age range of children, to and importance to the development of art. A animals with spots, stripes and patches merge as younger and older children alike can make nice additional feature is the sidebars scattered with their background. The body language book insightful observations about the works. This throughout; they help to provide further detail focuses on determining what an artist is trying to high-quality book features thick, glossy pages. about major art movements, artistic break- tell us about the figures in their paintings. Kids 80 pgs, hc. – Melissa throughs, and individual artists. Contains some become art detectives following a trail of clues. 045018 ...... 19.95 15 .50 nudity. 8 5/8” x 5 5/8”, 120 pgs, pb. ~ Enh Facial expressions and body posture reflects the 041033 ...... 12.95 9 .25 mood, inner feelings, and attitude of the subject ☼Usborne Art Activity Cards (1-AD) and perhaps the artist as they painted the picture. Hold 30 great works of art in the palm of your Timelines of Art History Questions like how the subject’s lives may have hand! Using the format of a deck of flashcards, Full-color timelines to display on your wall been encourage kids to really think about the art, these art cards are a fun and informative student measure 44" long and 9" tall. Each timeline not just look at it and decide if it is pretty or not. learning activity. Color images of the art are on focuses on a different period and includes small Critical thinking begins by looking further into a one side, while the other side tells kids stuff like pictures of works of art as well. topic than what meets the eye. These books are the name of the artist, date and place it was 011949 Ancient ...... 12.95 11 .50 a tool to encourage young thinkers as well as painted, what materials were used, where is it Depicts the history of ancient art to 1400. young artists. 45pgs, pb. ~ Sara now, what the artist was thinking as they were Eleven small pictures provide a small sam- EACH BOOK ...... 10.95 7 .95 painting, and things for kids to look for that may pling of the pieces. 053291 Body Language in Art not be initially obvious. Take A Sunday on la 011950 Modern ...... 12.95 11 .50 053292 Seeing the Light in Art Grande Jatte by Parisian artist Georges Seurat Shows the history of art from 1400 to 2000, for example. Did you know it is made of about which includes the Renaissance, Baroque, 3.5 million colored dots and dashes? Or that if Romantic, and Impressionism periods. you look hard you will find a pet (continued...)

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1045 monkey, three dogs, and a tiny butterfly? How ☼Usborne Book of Famous Paintings (3-7) about painting concepts like contrast and bal- about that it took him two years to complete? Its This hardcover book is filled with 35 famous ance, but also about the age of exploration, navi- home is at the Art Institute of Chicago, so those paintings arranged chronologically, covering gation, and bits of daily life long ago. This book in the Midwest can incorporate a field trip to the many of the most famous artists in history. Each definitely goes beyond simply teaching about the city to see the real painting too! ~ Sara two page layout contains a piece of art, informa- artist or art concepts. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Sara EACH SET ...... 9.99 7 .75 tion about the techniques used by the artist, and 053225 ...... 9.95 7 95. 052097 Famous Paintings interesting information about the time period, 052098 Impressionist Paintings subjects used, historical facts, and other details. Art in History (5-7) There are also two fold out pages for Monet’s The Art in History series explores art across the Water Lilies and Picasso’s Guernica. Though ages. Each book covers the target culture and its geared towards adolescents, the information is artwork though use of descriptive text and large interesting to all ages and would make a great full colored pictures. Among many other things, addition to an art appreciation class or as a cof- you will learn how that culture's art developed, fee table book. 80 pgs. ~ Alissa what materials the artists were inclined to 026229 ...... 16.99 12 .50 use, how changes and inventions of the time affected the art, and the ideas and beliefs that ☼Looking at Pictures: An Introduction to Art inspired the artists themselves. Although the for Young People (4-12) books are relatively short in length (approxi- Encouraging children to wonder why a picture mately 30 pages each), they do provide for a looks like it does is one of the goals of a book good (although brief) general overview. For like this. Another is to inspire. All pictures are example, the Ancient Greek book in the series from the National Gallery in London, 700 years covers such topics as Alexander the Great, city worth of art in one book. The author wants chil- states, the four main periods of Greek art, the dren to look at a painting, really look at it, look Acropolis, the Parthenon, frescos, mosaics, and into it and share what they see. You will learn friezes. ~ Enh what goes on behind the scenes at an art muse- EACH BOOK ...... 7.99 6 25. um or gallery like restoration and framing. Many 028822 Ancient Chinese Art of the paintings come from churches in Europe, 028823 Ancient Egyptian Art find out why these paintings were so important 028825 Ancient Greek Art to teaching the church’s message. Tragic stories, 028827 Ancient Roman Art hidden meanings, and several layers of paint 028833 Art of the Middle Ages Art (DK) (2-AD) add to the intrigue of the art. Colors, shadows 028947 Native American Art When you take in the 600+ page count, the and even unknown objects are used in dramatic 028967 Prehistoric Art large size, and the glossy, full-color pages effects. Learn how artists choose to arrange the packed with gorgeous art reproductions, I feel objects they paint. I imagine this book will ☼Name That Style (5-AD) that the price on this “coffee-table-quality” art create some interesting conversations. Why did The 14 different styles of painting are described book is extremely reasonable. After an open- the artist paint that guy? Who was he? Was he in this succinct book. A reproduction of a ing chapter on looking at art and understanding important or a commoner? Why paint fruit? Fruit famous painting depicting the style is shown on basic art concepts (subject and composition, is not so interesting. Why paint a pasture or the the left side of the layout with detailed descrip- light and shade, etc.), the rest of the chapters seaside? How did they make the sky look like tions of the style on the right side. Information progress chronologically from prehistory to that? Why is it blurry? Where are they? What on the style includes a definition, when and the present day. Within each chapter specific beach is that? Use their interest to make them where it was popular, famous artists, important geographical areas, cultures or artistic move- explore further and see what happens. ~ Sara characteristics, and why the reproduction is a ments are covered. Most chapters focus on a 048720 ...... 22.95 17 .95 good example. This book is a great introduc- group of artists that represent that time period or tion to style and can be used as a reference in style, each with a short biography or biographi- Children’s Book of Art (Internet-Linked) (5-9) identifying pieces of art. ~ Alissa cal information and examples of their artwork. This book introduces young children to art in 022505 ...... 9.95 7 95. Often there are “closer looks” where the reader a more or less chronological fashion, portray- is invited to zoom in on a particular segment ing some of the most famous paintings and Usborne Introduction to Art - Internet Linked of a painting to appreciate a technique or a giving background information on the artists (6+) special feature. Occasionally, a themed page that painted them. The book starts out with a This attractive book provides a thorough with a black background features a collection of short discussion about art in general and differ- introduction to art and its history. The book is works by different artists based around a similar ent kinds of paints (with pros and cons). Thirty arranged chronologically, divided into five dif- subject, such as children or work. Like other famous artists, including Leonardo da Vinci, ferent time periods covering ancient and medi- DK books, the pages are packed with captioned Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, and Georgia eval art, the renaissance, baroque and rococo full-color art reproductions. It’s easy to believe O’Keefe are discussed, detailing their lives, periods, the revolution, and modern world art. that over 2,500 works are featured in this hefty styles, inspirations, and works. Internet links Each page in these chapters is covered with volume! The art reproductions vary widely in are provided for additional online information. interesting text, lots of pictures of paintings, and size; some of them are page-size, while others Please note that there are 3 illustrations contain- brief captions. While I enjoy art books anyway, take up only a few inches of space. Whether ing nudity. 64 pgs, pb. ~ Megan this one is especially attention holding and very you use this as an art reference or a coffee table 025301 ...... 14.99 11 .50 reader friendly. Techniques and other signs book, it’s almost irresistible to browse. This has of the times are pointed out in the paintings been a popular book around our office as well; ☼Vermeer Interviews (5-AD) so readers can see how the painting process its visual appeal is undeniable! One important Imagine reading an interview with the subject changed and developed over time, including the note: although the book is an excellent refer- of the Mona Lisa. What would she say about way people were painted as well as the fashions ence, it is not geared specifically for children. Mr. DaVinci? Was she happy to sit for him that and other preferences of each period. Aside from There are plenty of nudes and partial nudes day or did she have other things on her mind? these main sections, there are two other section, throughout the book. You will want to “edit” Bob Raczka has taken his love for the work of one at the beginning and on at the end, which with sticky notes or selectively preview which Dutch artist Jan Vermeer and done just that. He provide an introduction and a look behind the pages you use with your children depending has written interviews with the subjects of seven scenes, giving students even more information on their ages and your own family preferences. important paintings. In doing so, we learn much about the subject. Also, internet links where 612 pages, hc. - Jess about Vermeer and life in Europe in the 1600s. readers can find more information about paint- 048695 ...... 50.00 34 .95 This book is extremely clever. Kids will learn ings or artists are scattered throughout the pages.

1046 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Please note that some of the paintings portray 020175 Rembrandt from, with snippets of information around the nudity. 144 pgs, sturdy pb. - Melissa 018603 Frederic Remington pages with funny little illustrations so it’s not 026275 ...... 17.99 12 .75 000837 Renoir all so serious looking. Your students will like 029792 Faith Ringgold the easy-to-read format. This is not a text book, Annotated Mona Lisa: Crash Course in Art 020165 Diego Rivera though there is a lot of information in this book. History from Prehistoric to Postmodern (7-AD) 013335 Norman Rockwell Use it as a starting point for a unit study on art A whirlwind tour of art through the ages! 018607 Henri Rousseau and let kids choose a person to focus on. I think Beginning with prehistoric art and concluding 018605 Georges Seurat kids who are interested in art or museums will with post-modern art, this book covers over 100 027596 Titian really enjoy this one. ~ Sara artists from around the world and their unique 007062 Toulouse-Lautrec 051083 ...... 16.99 12 .50 styles of art. It is by no means your typical art 020176 Van Gogh textbook, as it is more of a “crash course” in art 033921 Diego Velazquez 100 Artists Who Shaped World History (5-AD) history. The book incorporates more than 300 018609 Johannes Vermeer This book is ideal for supplementing any art illustrations (one-third in full-color) and provides 027521 James McNeill Whistler curriculum. It offers brief biographies of 100 succinct biographical essays regarding the dif- 007063 Grant Wood great artists. One page is devoted to each ferent artists and the styles they represent. There GRTART Set of all books . . . 319.70 187 .95 biography, along with a drawing or picture of are also informative sidebars and timelines to that artist. It covers Monet, Picasso, Grandma give you an even greater insight into each peri- Artists in Their Time (5-7) Moses, Audubon, Cassatt, Van Gogh, Matisse, od of art history covered. Art forms discussed This unique series seeks not to isolate the great Kandinksy, and tons of others, including many include cave paintings, architecture, sculptures, artists from their influences and the world they you may not recognize. The interesting, infor- paintings in many different mediums, pottery, experienced throughout their lifetime, but rather mative biographies recount the artists' lives from photography, and much, much more. Nudity follows the artist throughout their career, juxta- their births, through their major life events and is present in a small percentage of the pictures. posing their personal timeline with major events, works of art, to their deaths. While not packed A very visual, comprehensive overview for an attitudes, places, people and other artists around with details, the biographies offer enough infor- older student to help them fully appreciate art the world that existed during the life and career of mation for students to learn the basics about in all forms. 208 pgs, pb. – elise each artist. Each 46-page biography begins with each artist's life. This book should be suffi- 007278 ...... 22.99 14 .95 a short history of the artist, before delving into the cient for those wanting to complete an overall different phases of their lives and careers. Each study of the artists but not an in-depth study. Great Paintings (7-AD) two-page spread details a different phase, and The biographies are arranged in chronological 052596 ...... 30.00 21 .75 includes information on what works they created order, so students can read straight through the during this period, what was going on in their book or you can use it as a reference for artists Artist Biographies personal life at the time and what major events mentioned in your art curriculum. Several trivia and people played a role, or occurred during questions and an index are included. 112 pgs. Getting to Know the World’s Greatest Artists this period. A timeline summarizes important 034889 ...... 7.95 6 25. (PK-4) events in the life of the artist at the bottom of Art appreciation for the young. These are excel- the page, while reproductions of their artworks, Lives of the Artists (6+) lent introductions to famous artists and their photographs of the artist, as well as relevant Whimsically subtitled: Masterpieces, Messes works. Accompanied by full-color reproductions places, people and quotes from and about the (and What the Neighbors Thought), this delight- of actual paintings are interesting story lines fol- artist are liberally spread throughout the pages as ful book delves into the fascinating, little known lowing the artist’s life and discussing their style well. At the end, a complete timeline is featured, aspects of the lives of famous artists. Discover and how it progressed over time. 32 pgs. along with excerpts of letters and other writings which of the great masters conducted secret EACH BOOK ...... 6.95 5 .25 by the artist, a glossary, and a listing of relevant autopsies, which artist lived over three times 020160 Botticelli museums and galleries. Odd, but just browsing longer than the expected life span of her day, 020161 Peter Bruegel through Matisse, I felt that I had learned more in and which artist made it his goal to “shock the 020162 Mary Cassatt this short book than in any other artist biography world every twenty-four hours”. With its lively, 003289 Paul Cezanne on him I've seen - probably due to the fact that rollicking text and comical portraits, this volume 013334 Marc Chagall the coverage is so well-rounded. - Jess captivates like no other. Please note that one 020163 Salvador Dali EACH BOOK ...... 6.95 5 .25 artist is mentioned as being homosexual, but the 020164 Leonardo da Vinci 023158 Marc Chagall topic is not elaborated upon. ~ Rachel 016398 Edgar Degas 023167 Salvador Dali 014046 ...... 12.99 9 50. 027473 Eugene Delacroix 023161 Paul Gaugin 000768 El Greco 023146 Henri Matisse Historical Fiction 020166 Paul Gaugin 023142 Georgia O'Keefe 013333 Giotto 023159 Pablo Picasso Katie Art History Books (PK-2) 020167 Francisco Goya 023172 Vincent Van Gogh Katie is a young girl who goes to the art 033924 Winslow Homer museum with her grandmother. While there, 020168 Edward Hopper ☼Usborne Book of Famous Artists (4-AD) Katie discovers she can jump into the paintings 007545 Frida Kahlo Most art books talk and become part of the scenes depicted! As she 020169 Paul Klee more about the paint- moves between paintings, she interacts with the 013332 Dorothea Lange ing itself than the art- people inside, giving readers an introduction to 007615 Jacob Lawrence ist. Here you learn some of the world’s greatest works of art. The 031483 Roy Lichtenstein about the person first. works featured are full color reproductions, and 018611 Rene Margritte Kids learn things they the back of the book devotes a page to bio- 000778 Henri Matisse won’t get in just any graphical information and specifics about each 020170 Michelangelo old art book. Learn work of art found in the story. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa 020171 Monet about the artist as a EACH BOOK (except noted) . . 8.99 7 25. 027507 Grandma Moses kid themselves, what 046598 and the British Artists 020172 Georgia O’Keefe they liked to do, and 046601 and the Spanish Princess 020173 Picasso who inspired them. Most of the 35 artists are 051210 ☼and the Waterlily Pond 029839 Horace Pippin featured over two-page spreads, with more 051211 ☼in London 027454 Camille Pissarro prolific artists getting four pages. There is a 046603 Picture Show 020174 Jackson Pollock narrative, examples of their work, some repre- 037775 Meets the Impressionists 013336 Raphael sentation of the person and where they come ...... 6.99 5 25.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1047 Anholt’s Artists Series (PK-3) ☼Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin (1-6) Supplemental / Enrichment Activities These slim historical fiction books offer a Some of the best stories are the ones that come glimpse into the lives of famous artists and real from real people in history. One such story ☼My Very First Art Coloring Book (PK-3) children who knew them. The story is told from starts with a boy who was raised a Quaker in the Kids may not understand that they are mimick- the perspective of the child. In Degas and the Pennsylvania region before the founding of the ing the painting techniques of Claude Monet or Little Dancer, Marie is a ballet student from United States. Benjamin West enjoyed painting Andy Warhol, but they will have fun doing it. a very poor family. She dreams of being the so much he did what most would never think Besides, you never know what will stick in a most famous dancer in the world, but her father of doing: He made paint from clay, plants, and child’s brain. You may learn years later that they becomes ill and they no longer have enough dirt, and fashioned paintbrushes from the tail of have an affinity for Vincent Van Gogh because money to pay for Marie’s lessons. Degas, an his cat, Grimalkin! Follow the great American of this book. A color image of the famous paint- ill-tempered artist who comes to the studio to writer Marguerite Henry as she traces the early ing is on the left page while kids have a page to draw the dancers, just might be able to help years of this young man and his cat in this excit- color themselves on the right. The stickers are Marie. The books are fully illustrated, featuring ing tale. 147 pgs, pb. – John a bonus to add to the effects they are learning beautiful illustrations to accompany the stories. 049578 ...... 13.95 12 .25 to replicate. Other artists in this book include: Each one also includes a few reproductions of Toyohara Chikanobu, Franz Marc, Henri the artist’s work as well as an informational page The Boy Who Loved to Draw: Benjamin West Matisse, Gino Severini, an unknown Chinese art- about the artist at the end of the book. Slightly (3-6) ist, Raoul Dufy, Julian Opie, Rene Magritte (my oversized, approx. 32 pgs, pb. – Melissa In children's storybook format, this charmingly favorite), Paul Klee, Alexej Jawlensky, Albrect EACH BOOK (except noted) . . 8.99 7 .25 illustrated softcover tells about the childhood of Durer, Andre Derain and the best one of all… 046050 Cezanne and the Apple Boy American painter Benjamin West. The young- your child or student. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Sara ...... 14.99 12 .25 est in a family of twelve, Benjamin first started 052638 ...... 5.99 4 95. 042023 Degas and the Little Dancer drawing at age seven. After discovering this 042025 Leonardo & Flying Boy passion, he quickly began to draw everything Can You Find It? Books (PK-4) 042026 Magical Garden of Claude Monet he saw, and he then turned to painting, much My sisters and I always loved books like 042028 Picasso and the Girl With a Ponytail to the family cat's dismay! Where's Waldo?, eagerly trying to find all the 042029 Van Gogh and the Sunflowers 032515 ...... 6.99 5 .50 hidden objects cleverly disguised in each scene. Although many times overlooked for their detail, Charlotte in Giverny (PK-3) The Second Mrs . Giaconda (3-9) many great paintings show just as complex This colorful book is about a young American Leonardo da Vinci was the greatest artist of a world of hidden detail that are a delight to girl named Charlotte, whose father is a painter his time. Gian Giacomo de' Caprotti, called closely examine. These bright, full-color books in 1892. The whole family moves to France for a Salai, was an apprentice with a larcenous heart portray great works of art, varying in style from year so her father can learn more about impres- and an aversion to truth. The third character Egyptian to Renaissance, to medieval Arabic to sionist painting and paint his own masterpieces is a young duchess whose plain face belies her Chinese scenes, and much, much more. In Can in that glorious setting. The format of the book beautiful soul. Could the complex ways these You Find It? and Can You Find it Too? 19-20 is that of a journal/scrapbook which Charlotte three lives intertwine hold the key to a historical paintings are depicted on a two-page spread and keeps, detailing everything that happens. Her riddle as enigmatic as the Mona Lisa's smile - a list of items to find within the painting can be father is lucky enough to meet many famous why Leonardo da Vinci devoted three years to found on the left edge of the spread. The books impressionist painters, and copies of their work a painting of the second wife of an unimport- are large (10" x 10") and each includes 19 or 20 are included in Charlotte’s journal in full color. ant merchant when all the nobles of Europe masterpieces). It's not as easy as it sounds - I've The back of the book also gives a short biog- were begging for a portrait by his hand? Only spent time examining and analyzing works of art raphy of the featured painters. Charlotte learns a master storyteller like E.L. Konigsburg could in art history, and I still had a hard time finding many basic French words, which she jots down create such an intriguing answer to the puzzle some of these objects! in her journal with illustrations so she can behind the most famous painting of all time. Can You Find It Inside? is intended for even remember them. Black and white photographs "Thoroughly entertaining and believable… A younger readers. This is smaller-format (8" and other graphics also illustrate the journal, unique bit of creative historical interpretations x 8"), and includes only 13 masterpieces, all which is very interesting to read while also and a slice of Renaissance life." - School Library indoor scenes. Fewer, simpler items to find are showing how an artist’s family lived during the Journal, starred review. listed in rhyming verse, and several others are time period. By Joan MacPhail Knight, 68 pgs, 000653 ...... 6.99 5 .75 listed below. What terrific motivation to play pb. ~Rachel close attention to great works of art. - Jess 027044 ...... 6.95 5 .75 Artist Videos (PK-6) EACH BOOK ...... 17.95 12 .95 These videos offer a glimpse into the world 017551 Can You Find It? ☼Suzette and the Puppy (PK-3) of famous artists. Each mini-drama is focused 030963 Can You Find It, Too? This slim his- around an artist at a point of conflict and a torical fiction book young child who has some impact on their life Art Museum: A Sticker Story Coloring Book tells the story of the and work. Meant to inspire, these videos are (PK-4) little girl and puppy multi-award winners. See also the Composers 052601 ...... 5.99 4 95. in Mary Cassatt’s and Inventors series. DVDs contain several painting Little Girl bonus features. Just under an hour in length. Create Your Own Masterpiece on a Journey in Blue Armchair The Teacher's Guide allows educators to cre- Through Art (PK-5) which hangs in the ate a creative curriculum for elementary and This book takes you on a journey through the National Gallery of middle school students using the videos/DVDs. breathtaking world of art. Each two-page spread Art. Suzette, the EACH DVD ...... 19.98 15 .95 introduces an artist and style of art from a differ- little girl, and her 031704 Mary Cassatt: American ent time period in history. The left-hand page dog, Nipper, go to Impressionist provides information on what is happening on the park for a walk. 031691 Degas and the Dancer your “make-believe voyage” and gives instruc- They meet interest- 031693 Goya: Awakened in a Dream tions on what you need to draw or paint on the ing people along the way, including a police- 031720 Winslow Homer: An American opposite page, inspired by a famous painting man who must go into the fountain to fetch the Original that you can find in the National Gallery of Art curious little pup. Suzette is delighted when she 031708 Monet: Shadow and Light in Washington, D.C. The drawing is already finds out that the owner, artist Mary Cassatt, will 031710 Rembrandt: Fathers & Sons started for you with a portion from the painting be painting a picture of her and Nipper. 28 pgs, 025291 Set of All 6 DVDs . . 89.98 59 .95 you are studying; you just need to finish it with hc, slightly oversized. ~ Alissa 025648 Teacher Guide . . . . 19.98 15 .95 your own creative twist. If you need any inspi- 020863 ...... 14.99 12 .25 ration, a small picture of the featured artwork

1048 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. is printed in full-color on the inside of the back ☼Artist Coloring Books (PK-AD) ☼Animals Artists’ Workshop (2-8) cover. This 46 page, paperback, consumable Realistic coloring books for the serious crayon Learn about the styles of artists like Rousseau, art book has twenty-two drawings for you to enthusiast! Even your older kids will enjoy this Sir Stanley Spencer, Susan Wanji Wanji, and complete. Along the way, you’ll run into a few series. Line drawings of works by these famous Aztec craftsmen. Activities include cave pic- artistically inspired adventures, such as trip to artists are to be colored with pencil or crayon tures, scaly reptiles, wax & tissue paper jungle sea where you run into a sea beast or a gallop- by your own young artists. Let them experi- animals, animal flags, and aboriginal patterns. ing horse ride where you come upon a dragon. ment with different media and techniques, or 000864 ...... 8.95 7 50. You better go get packed for your trip - don’t try to recreate the original then frame it in your forget your art box and your creativity! – elise learning space. Inside the front and back cov- 036543 ...... 7.95 5 .95 ers are color prints of the 22 paintings. Use these to recreate the masterpieces, or use your All My Own Work (PK-6) own colors and see how they compare to the It’s your turn to complete some of the great original. In comparison to the Color Your Own masterpieces by painters such as Van Gogh, Masterpieces collection, this set has a more Monet, Seurat and many others. Each lesson simplistic outline of the original art. Color in this book is presented on facing pages, with Your Own… is more detailed overall, but the the first giving the artist instruction on how to series contains more books with compilations complete the page and a short paragraph of of multiple artists while this series offers more information about the painting from which parts artist-specific books. I would say to choose by of the illustration were taken. The second shows the artists or periods you want to study. Both a partially completed illustration that the artist brands are quite good. ~ Sara (with the help of their imagination) can finish. EACH COLORING BOOK . . . 7.95 7 .75 Different techniques are used such as painting, 050397 Hiroshige’s Flowers drawing, cutting and pasting, dot and blob pic- 050398 Impressionists, Orsay Museum tures and more; however, most of the activities 050399 Norman Rockwell, Sat Eve Post utilize drawing and coloring, if the artist wishes. 050400 Renoir Art Fraud Detective (2-9) The pages give the student a fun and imagina- 050401 Winslow Homer For everyone silently bemoaning the fact that tive start, and everyone’s pictures are guaran- they feel too old for Where's Waldo, how about teed to look different. All the famous artwork Art Activity Packs (K-7) taking on a more academic challenge that's referenced on each spread is featured in color These book-and-material kits are wonderful for just as much fun… and maybe even a little on the folded back cover so your young artists focusing on a particular impressionist artist and more rewarding? The Museum of Art's security can see how the artwork of the greats turned his style. Each pack includes a paperback book guard, Mr. Bassett, is calling on you. He has out! Non-reproducible, 48 pgs, pb. ~ Megan showcasing some of the artist’s famous works, just received a tip the majority of the museum's 036541 ...... 7.95 5 .95 and providing instructions for completing an art prized collection of famous masterpieces have activity imitating some facet of his work. Some been replaced with very clever copies, and he Color Your Own ____ Masterpieces (PK-AD) of the books include posters to color, while oth- is relying on YOU to find the fakes. As you Each of these books contains 30 blackline ers contain special stencils, papers, etc. to use journey through the "museum" of a book, you reproductions of great works for young artists in the art activity (see notations below). must compare the painting at the top portion to color. Use them as a supplement to art EACH ART ACTIVITY PACK . . . 9.99 7 .95 of the book, you must carefully compare the appreciation courses, or just color them in for 000324 Cezanne (notebook, poster) painting hanging on the wall to the one found in fun. Full color pictures of the actual paintings 000325 Degas (notebook, poster) the museum's "reference book," a separate book are printed on the insides of the front and back 000327 Matisse (stencils, colored paper) bound beneath the upper portion. You must covers, so kids have the option of coloring the 000328 Monet (notebook, poster) find the right reference painting to the possible pictures “true.” Please note that these books do 000329 Picasso (decorative papers) fake you are eyeballing, and with the help of the feature great works of famous artists, and may 000330 Renoir (notebook, poster) enclosed plastic magnifying glass viewer, deter- contain a little bit of nudity. (The only book 000332 Van Gogh (notebook, poster) mine if changes have been made to the original. that we’ve noted to include nudity is Gaugin.) And the work does not end there! You must find EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . . 3.95 3 .50 Sticker Art Shapes (K-AD) all of the changes made to the painting, as well 026984 Cezanne Paintings This series focuses on as a mysterious symbol that will be present if 017590 Degas some of the world’s the masterpiece has been copied. This symbol, 021155 Famous American Paintings better known abstract along with the number of changes found in the 028400 Impressionist Paintings artists. Each book copy will be able to tell you which forgery artist 043725 Italian Renaissance contains a one-page from your list of suspects is responsible for copy- 015006 John Constable Paintings summary highlighting ing the masterpiece and stealing the original. 043726 Tiffany Windows the artist’s develop- At the end of the book, you can check your 015005 Manet Paintings ment and provides detective work against the answers, or just go EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . . 4.95 4 .25 reproductions of six ahead and accuse your suspects. As you scan 016759 American Folk Art Paintings of his or her works. the paintings for changes, you will be examining 024600 Angels in Art Children then have in great detail the works of Botticelli, Bruegel, 021158 Still Life Paintings the opportunity to try Constable, Degas, Van Eyck, Gainsborough, 005915 Mary Cassatt their hands at repli- Van Gogh, Da Vinci, Monet, Morisot, Picasso, 024601 Great Flower Paintings cating these with the Rembrandt, Raphael, Seurat, Turner, Vermeer, 011963 Great Horse Paintings included reusable stickers. For those of you with and many more for a total of 34 masterpieces. 027012 Great Paintings by Women Artists hands-on tactile explorers, these sticker books The full-color reproductions of the masterpieces 000442 Matisse offer a fun and mess-free way of “painting.” -Enh as well as the computer-generated graphic illus- 032292 Monet Paintings EACH BOOK (except noted) . . 8.95 6 .75 trations of the characters in the book lend real- 038758 Pre-Raphaelite Paintings 045127 Alexander Calder . . . 9.95 7 .50 ism and interest to the case. The reference book 013034 Renoir 045142 Sonia Delaunay portion adds more educational value, providing 002714 Van Gogh 045143 Vassily Kandinsky a short write-up about each painting and the 045140 Paul Klee ...... 7.95 5 .95 (original!) artist. A great tool to put a little fun in 045132 Henri Matisse your art appreciation, which, at times can be a 045135 Joan Miro little less exciting than catching criminals. - Jess 045139 Pablo Picasso 025056 ...... 17.95 12 .50

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1049 ☼Art Auction Mystery (4-9) Smaller format postcard books each contain Joining Art Fraud Detective and Great Art six postcards displaying full-color reproductions Scandal is this newest creative work by Anna Each postcard measures approx. 3" x 5". Nilsen. Henry Hammer’s big art show is tomor- EACH BOOK ...... 1.50 1 30. row, and he is auctioning off thirty-four famous 001142 Dali paintings. However, he receives an email tip 001071 Degas Ballet Dancers saying sixteen of his paintings have been stolen Art Masterpieces to Color (4-AD) 017596 Durer and replaced with forgeries. The only way to In the same vein as Color Your Own ___ 001117 Gaugin save the show is to solve the crime, and Henry Masterpieces, these sturdy, advanced coloring 000473 Winslow Homer needs your help. To solve this case you need books contain 60 black-line reproductions of 021629 Frida Kahlo to find the sixteen forgeries, match them with masterpieces by different artists that are printed 001138 Kandinsky the clever forger, and find the mistakes to figure only on one side of each page. A small, full- 017637 Millet out how much each forger was paid, so you color representation of each work appears on 001131 Renoir can figure out how much money the crooked the inside of the front or back cover. You can 001089 Van Gogh art deal paid out and compare those totals to consult the original painting to reproduce the 031482 Vermeer the four suspect’s bank statements. Sound easy? artist’s hues or choose your own colors. You Think again! You have to be pretty observant to can use a variety of media, including watercol- Art Sticker Books from Dover find all of the mistakes! An auction catalog is ors, to complete these masterpieces. For a little Whether it's to enhance your study of art or provided for you so you can compare the paint- art history lesson, there are notes in the back just for decoration, you'll definitely enjoy these ings in question with accurate, detailed prints of the book that provide a short biography on art stickers. Most are collections of famous of the real painting. A spot-the-difference game, each of the different artists. As most art books works by artist, but some are topical, such mystery story, and reference book all in one! do, these books contain a bit of nudity. Choose as Angels in Art, Flower Paintings, or World This forty-eight page, hardcover book is not from a book that contains a variety of art mas- War I Posters. Each small-format sticker book only fun, but it is educational, too, as art history terpieces or one that contains timeless treasures contains 16 full-color stickers that also note the information is provided about each painting and by Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists. artist, title, and whether it is a detail (versus the the artist. Don’t peek at the answers! – elise EACH BOOK ...... 8.95 7 .50 entire work of art). ~ Anh 035791 ...... 17.95 12 .50 023515 Art Masterpieces EACH BOOK (except noted) . . 1.50 1 30. 029425 Impressionist Art Masterpieces 023507 Angels in Art 023820 Botticelli Start Exploring Masterpieces (5-AD) 024594 Cassatt Here is your chance to become a famous artist 024596 Cezanne like Leonardo Da Vinci. Color the Mona Lisa 024597 Chagall and other famous works from the last five cen- 024640 Leonardo da Vinci turies as you learn about 46 artists and various 024604 Dali art movements and styles. 60 black and white 024605 Degas drawings of famous paintings are provided for 024606 Egyptian Art the young artist to paint, with biographical infor- 001680 Flower Paintings mation given on the opposing page. No color 001693 Gainsborough copy of the original is included in the book, so 001844 Gaugin you can make up your own color schemes or 001852 Goya ...... 1.00 0 90. Spot the Differences Art Masterpiece Mysteries find a source for the original paintings and try to 033448 Great Self-Portraits (2-AD) duplicate them. Hopefully it will take less time 024618 Hopper Can you spot the differences between the works for your young artist to paint the Mona Lisa than 022375 Impressionist Flowers of art? Each book features full color reproduc- the four years Da Vinci spent! 033451 Japanese Flowers & Birds tions of 25 works of art, with the original on 020198 ...... 11.95 8 .75 001857 Japanese Prints the left hand side and an altered version on the 024631 Kahlo right. Six to fourteen subtle differences appear in Postcards / Stickers / Art Reproductions 024632 Kandinsky the changed paintings, providing hours of chal- 024633 Klimt lenging observational fun. Interesting facts about Art Postcard Sets from Dover 024644 Michelangelo the artists and their works appear in the margins 24 superb, full-color reproductions of master- 024647 Monet of the pages. Some of the artists featured include pieces from various art collections. Each post- 024648 Morisot ...... 1.00 0 90. Leonard da Vinci, Degas, Renoir, van Gogh, card measures about 4" x 6". 024656 Picasso and many more. Solutions included. 64 pgs, pb. EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . . 6.95 5 .75 024666 Remington EACH BOOK ...... 9.99 8 .25 001247 Angels in Art 024667 Renoir 049141 Book 1 051072 ☼Book 3 001069 Dali 024671 Seurat 049142 Book 2 051073 ☼Book 4 026224 American Impressionist Paintings 024678 Tiffany Stained Glass Windows from Florence Griswold Museum 001865 Toulouse-Lautrec ☼Amazing Artists Poster Paper (3-5) 002709 Winslow Homer 024680 Van Gogh Put your student’s art in the same rank as that 024623 Hudson River School Paintings 001883 Velasquez of DaVinci, Kahlo, Adams, Monet, Picasso, 033452 Leonardo Paintings & Drawings VanGogh, Pollack, Bearden, Warhol and Wright. 020890 Berthe Morisot Paintings My Sticker Art Galleries (2-12) Informative posters share a few tidbits on each of 001055 Masterpieces of Flower Painting These clever books showcase masterpieces these artists, but the real star of the show is what 017639 Monet Paintings while offering a simple challenge to “complete” your child draws in the 5 empty frames. Large 002708 Picasso the galleries by matching the correct stickers to format posters look like a giant card folded on the 000471 Renoir the empty frames. Each spread of pages is a left with information on both sides. Posters open 000470 Van Gogh different “room” of the gallery. Several works up to be 22”x17” and are perfect for open houses 003052 Vermeer Paintings of art are shown along with captions, but about or to decorate your learning space. There are a 005852 N .C . Wyeth half of the paintings are missing. Using the few other activities using the artists’ biographies EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . . 5.95 4 .95 clues provided in the empty frames as well as like a word search. Posters are printed in black 033436 Dulac’s Illus . Hans Christian the information in the accompanying captions, and white so your kids’ art will really pop off the Andersen’s Fairy Tales kids can turn to the sticker pages and find the page. ~ Sara 017635 Manet Paintings correct one to fill in each empty frame. These 052223 ...... 0 .50 023290 Pre-Raphaelite Paintings slim, oversized books offer approximately 5

1050 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. two-page spreads which make up the gallery, as Games & Puzzles Professor Noggin’s History of Art Game (1-AD) well as around 20-25 stickers. – Melissa Professor Noggin’s Card Games are known for EACH BOOK ...... 7.95 5 .95 Impressionist Art Puzzles for Children (PK-1) their interesting facts in a variety of subjects. 045851 Impressionists 028247 Van Gogh Expose young puzzlers to great art with these Now kids and adults alike can test their knowl- 028243 Monet 028282 Western Art sturdy, 24-piece puzzles. Each puzzle fea- edge in a wide array of art history topics includ- tures a reproduction of a famous Impressionist ing artists, art movements (ie: Impressionists, Usborne Art Sticker Books (4-7) masterpiece, and measures 17” x 22” when the Renaissance, Baroque, etc.), techniques & These books combine the fun of stickers assembled. After the puzzle is put together you materials, and more. Please note that some with the educational value of great art. The can spend a few minutes looking at it, and even illustrations such as Michelangelo’s sculpture Art Sticker Book features over 100 of the discussing the masterpiece with the discussion David and fresco Creation of Adam may contain best paintings from London’s National Gallery questions provided on the box. The puzzles are nudity. –Enh and is divided by themes such as animals, good quality, and pieces are nice and big for 045087 ...... 9.99 7 75. fashion, children, light, history, hidden mean- young hands to grasp. ings, and more. The Impressionists introduces EACH PUZZLE ...... 14.95 12 .75 The Renaissance Art Game and Book (2+) the Impressionist painters and is divided into 042840 Children Playing on the Beach A beautiful, box case contains an 80-page themes including outdoors, boating, people, (Cassatt) book and deck of 30 cards. Both book and garden, daily life, the city and more. Each page 042841 Dance Class (Degas) cards contain high quality, full-color reproduc- contains several “faded” miniature versions of 042842 Girls at Piano (Renoir) tions of famous artworks from five of the most famous paintings for students to “brighten up” 042843 Starry Night (van Gogh) significant painters/sculptors of the renaissance: with the full-color matching stickers. The paint- 042844 Still Life: Vase with 12 Sunflowers Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Fra Angelico, ings are labeled by title, date, and artist, with (van Gogh) Raphael, and Botticelli. fascinating facts and insights that help students 042845 Water Lilies (Monet) The book begins with a few pages of art his- understand and appreciate the historical and tory, timelines, and biographies. Then it devotes cultural significance of the artwork. Raphael, a number of pages to each of the featured artists Monet, Renoir, Degas and Rembrandt are just and his work. The text discusses both design a few of the great artists showcased. Additional and meaning of the art works themselves as well information about the paintings and London’s as background on each artist and the context in National Gallery can be found on Usborne’s which works were created. Although the book website. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa describes the transition from the thoroughly 032686 Art Sticker Book . . . 8.99 6 .95 Christian art of the Medieval period to the pagan 031766 Impressionists . . . . 9.99 7 .75 and humanist themes that were developed dur- ing the Renaissance, the large majority of the Great Paintings CD-ROM & Books (5-AD) works included here deal with Christian themes. These books offer full-color reproductions of The book really does a nice job of presenting famous paintings from many time periods and the artists as real people while familiarizing the artists. Great Paintings contains five centuries reader with the style of their work. of works from the likes of Fra Angelico, Thomas Reproductions in the book are both large size Gainsborough, Winslow Homer, Edward showing entire works as well as smaller sec- Hopper, Leonardo Da Vinci, and many more. tions of particular works to highlight details. Impressionist Paintings focuses specifically on The cards feature the same art works depicted Impressionist painters and includes works from Art Memory Game I (PK-AD) in the book—six by each artist. The cards can artists like Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir, Degas, The game of memory is classic. Lay the cards be used to play “Go Fish” and “Concentration” Cassatt, and more. Italian Renaissance Paintings face-down and compete against other players type games. Be forewarned that there are nudes focuses on that era, providing samples from artists to make matches. This unique memory game included in the selected works such as Botticelli’s like Botticelli, Da Vinci, Bellini, Michelangelo, brings art appreciation to a level the whole fam- “Birth of Venus” Corregio, and many more. Two paintings are ily can appreciate. The game includes 72 high- and Michelangelo’s displayed on each page of the books, with the quality, sturdy cards in 36 different designs. “David.” While the title and artist listed directly below each paint- Each card is printed with a reproduction of book’s content seems ing. The 120 paintings in each book are also a well-known work of art by a famous artist, best for teens, the card included on the accompanying CD-ROMs. Using including Degas, Durer, da Vinci, Rembrandt, games might be more the CD, it’s easy to browse the full-color paint- Monet, Cassatt, Van Gogh, Bruegel, and more. appealing for young- ings at any size you wish, print out the paint- Including these in a memory game setting fosters er children. Perhaps ings, crop them as desired, rotate the images, recognition of these pieces, and a close observa- start younger ones and more. With 120 paintings in each book and tion of the painting that goes beyond remember- with the games, sav- CD-ROM, these are great for art classes and pro- ing where the card is! - Jess ing the book for older viding images for a number of projects. You can 027286 ...... 21.00 17 .75 children. ~ Reprinted use the masterpieces however you desire – on from Christian Home T-shirts, in scrapbooks, or in any art, craft, or Art Memo Compact Games (PK-AD) Educators Curriculum study project. Please note that the books (mostly When you combine the classic matching game Manuals with permission of Cathy Duffy, Grove 120 Great Paintings and 120 Italian Renaissance of memory with classic artwork, you get this Publishing. Paintings) have some works that contain nudity. beautiful game. Each set contains 18 pairs of 012175 ...... 29.95 25 .95 Books are 64 pgs, pb. System requirements for sturdy, high-quality cards with full-color repro- the CD-ROM: Windows: 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP; ductions of famous paintings from museums The Impressionist Art Game and Book (2+) Macintosh: All versions. ~ Rachel around the world. Degas, Rembrandt, Klimt, Same publisher and format as the Renaissance EACH BOOK (except noted) 19.95 14 .50 Van Gogh and Leonardo da Vinci are just some Art Game. 026739 120 Great Impressionist of the artists featured. These smaller sets are 012174 ...... 29.95 25 .95 Paintings basically smaller versions of Art Memo I. The 026743 120 Great Paintings 22.95 16 .95 paintings featured are the same paintings found Van Gogh & Friends Art Game and Book (2+) 043719 120 Italian Renaissance in Art Memo I; half are included in the Black set Same publisher and format as the Renaissance Paintings and half in the Gold set. A great way to try the and Impressionist Art Game and Books. Besides game on a smaller budget. ~ Lisa Van Gogh, this book covers Cezanne, Seurat, 020615 Black ...... 11.00 9 .75 Gaugin, Rousseau, and Toulouse-Lautrec. 020618 Gold ...... 10.50 8 .95 022716 ...... 29.95 25 .95

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1051 Go Fish for Art Games (2-AD) Great Masterpiece Puzzles (4-AD) your bathroom and kitchen cabinets from your The card games from the You may not be able to re-create these master- artsy little monsters after using this charming above kits are also avail- pieces using a paintbrush, but you can by sim- series! Books are 9.5x9.5.” 24 pgs, pb ~ Sara able separately. Each ply putting them together piece-by-piece! These EACH BOOK (except noted) . . 5.95 5 50. deck contains a deck of 1,000 piece puzzles are absolutely stunning 000930 Build! ...... 6.95 5 95. cards featuring art repro- as they depict famous works of arts by world 000949 Collage! ...... 6.95 5 95. ductions from the books renowned artists Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir, and 000981 Draw! in the sets above. Large Seurat. Each painting’s spectacular colors and 000985 Make Prints! and glossy, the cards are brush strokes come through in amazing clarity, 001019 Paint! easy for young children which not only makes the puzzles beautiful, but 001048 Sculpt! to handle, and as they challenging, as well! Each completed puzzle is play games like "Go Fish" 26 1/2” x 17 1/2”, and there are several works ☼Eye Can Art Kits (3+) and "Concentration", of art to choose from. – elise Easily the most unique art kits we’ve ever run they are recognizing and EACH PUZZLE ...... 17.00 14 .50 across, these stand out from the pack not only becoming familiar with great works of art and 020623 Degas Dance because of their cylindrical “can” packaging, the corresponding artists. Impressionist and 020626 Mona Lisa but also because of the high-quality art materi- Renaissance games now also include a full-color 036527 Japanese Bridge (Monet) als included and the specialized art techniques booklet with additional information on the art 034571 Starry Night (Van Gogh) taught. Each one of these kits contains all of reproductions featured.- Jess 036528 Sunday Afternoon (Seurat) the materials you’ll need for the art project, EACH GAME ...... 11.95 9 .95 036529 Sunflowers (Van Gogh) and the best part is that there are enough sup- 027273 Impressionist plies included to use the kit again and again (or Features the work of Manet, Pissaro, Degas, Art Playing Cards (7-AD) for use with multiple children)! Although the Morisot, Monet, Renoir, Cassatt, and These versatile, inexpensive decks of play- art technique taught is probably new to your Caillebotte. Some nudity, particularly in ing cards will delight art lovers—and come in child (and possibly to you too!), the full-color "Woman Bathing in a Shallow Tub." handy for art appreciation class, too. Each deck instruction booklet provides tips, instructions 012754 Modern contains a full set of playing cards, with the tra- and examples created by other kids and profes- Features the work of Calder, Chagall, ditional images of kings, queens, jacks, and the sional artists. The emphasis is truly on learning Hopper, Klee, Lichtenstein, Marc, Thiebaud like being replaced by 54 full color reproduc- the new technique and having fun with it, not in and Warhol. Some female frontal nudity in tions of famous paintings. You will recognize following a step-by-step process, so don’t worry "The Dream" by Marc. many of these classics from the Western world if you’re not artistic yourself! Although the kits 027274 Renaissance - Mona Lisa, Ophelia, Henry VIII - and works are recommended for ages 8+, they can be used Features the work of Fra Angelico, Botticelli, by Rembrandt, Rubens, Van Gogh and many with children as young as 4 with adult supervi- da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael. other great artists are well represented. For sion and help. With the amount and quality of Some nudity ("Birth of Venus," "The Last reference, each card lists the name of the paint- supplies, the whole family can learn a new art Judgment," "Albe Madonna," and "The ing, artist, and year below the artwork image. technique – and create some impressive-looking Triumph of Galatea"). The Art Pack contains reproductions of entire art along the way! Made in the U.S.A. 027275 Van Gogh and Friends paintings, while the Art Detail Pack zooms in 032636 Collage Printmaking 28.00 23 .95 Features the work of Cezanne, Seurat, on portions of larger paintings. (There is some Start by creating a paper collage, and then Gaugin, van Gogh, Rousseau and Toulouse- overlap between paintings covered in the decks, use it to make prints using blue or red ink. Lautrec. Some nudity in "Arearea" and "The but for the most part, the decks cover different 053499 Fabric Sun Photo . . . 30.00 25 .50 Snake Charmer." works of art.) Please note that a small amount 032639 Pastel Stencil . . . . 24.00 20 .50 of nudity appears in some of the artwork. The Design your own stencils, then experiment Art Shark (3-AD) Art Pack set contains five cards with (classi- with shading and layering to create gor- Create a fantastic gallery and become the cally tasteful) nudity, such as Botticelli’s Birth geous pictures. wealthiest art connoisseur to win this game of of Venus and Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam. 053500 Sketch Foam Printmaking strategy and luck. Each player competes to The Art Detail set contains less nudity, but one ...... 28.00 23 .95 fill their gallery with wonderful works of art by of the Joker cards is an image of a woman’s bare 032645 Sumi-e Ink Painting 28.00 23 .95 collecting artwork, stealing from other players, backside (Boucher’s Reclining Girl). ~ Lisa Use black watercolor ink and a bamboo buying art at auctions, and swapping fakes for EACH DECK ...... 8.50 7 .75 brush to experiment with brushstrokes, then originals. Players begin by setting up their gal- 047060 Art Detail paint an animal in the Japanese style and lery with five different rooms in which they can 047061 Art Pack create your own "signature" stamp. collect and display artwork by century, country 050084 Wax Drawing Encaustic of origin, and themes. Each player is dealt ART SKILLS ...... 28.00 23 .95 five cards, and on every turn they must display Use pastels to draw a picture, then melt on paintings in their gallery, steal originals from Instructional Lessons - Series a layer of wax and add more layers of pastel other players by switching them with fakes, or These resources provide instruction in one to create a unique collage. exchange all art cards in their hand for a new particular art medium, i.e. drawing. card. They then draw a chance card and follow the instructions it contains and complete their ☼Starting Art – 1 2 3 I Can . . (PK-2) turn by drawing from the art pile to replenish Sweet and simple, bright and encouraging their hand of five cards. The banker keeps track are all words to describe this series by Irene of all money earned and spent by the players, Luxbacher. Even the littlest artists can learn and at the end of the game, the richest player some new vocabulary terms and try some new wins. The colorful art cards display original hands-on creative techniques with these colorful works of art that are all child-appropriate and books. I went through the I Can Build and I Can show vital information such as cost, country Paint books and took away three common prin- of origin, theme, and century of production. ciples: use materials you have on hand, focus Players will not only have a blast building up on the process not the product, and mistakes their collections to become the new Art Shark, often become an unexpected and delightful part but they will also learn a lot about famous mas- of the design. Each book shows students how to Art for Kids - Drawing Techniques (2-6) terpieces along the way. complete several projects (from a clay city to a Sometimes the simplest techniques can really CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. painted ocean) while inspiring even more origi- enhance a drawing, but when you’re a kid, 038523 ...... 27.95 23 .95 nal creations after that. You may have to lock sometimes you’re so focused on creating that it’s

1052 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. hard to think about trying something new. This Techniques, I was impressed at how all of the Drawing - Instructional Programs inexpensive, full-color book from Walter Foster projects are designed to let children explore shows young artists how to apply new tech- the joy of using watercolors and are simple to Drawing With Children (PK-8) niques to their drawings for dramatic results, complete. They seem to always turn out well, Uses methods detailed in Drawing on the Right using a variety of media. Drawing Techniques regardless of “talent” or age. In the first project, Side of the Brain by Mona Brooks. Here, she contains suggestions for wax crayons, oil pastels you begin by making freeform blotches of bright begins by advising us on providing an atmo- and colored pencils. Four pages at the begin- watercolor paints all over your paper, filling in sphere for creativity, choosing supplies and ning identify and recommend basic supplies and with darker greens and blues. When the paint using a variety of media. The lessons and meth- techniques then it’s off to discover some new has dried, you can go over the blotches with od are based on training children to perceive ones! Each two-page spread afterwards features a felt-tip pen and turn them into a bouquet of their environments in terms of five elements of one technique for one type of media and shows, flowers! What starts out looking like random shape. By visualizing or “overlaying” objects step-by-step, how to use the technique on a painting turns into something very special. The with combinations of these basic shapes, chil- featured example. The subject matter of the lesson order does not rely upon skill progres- dren can quickly begin to draw impressively (or examples varies, including landscapes, vehi- sion, so you can feel free to visit them in any accurately?) and then go beyond this step to cre- cles, animals, and manga characters. A variety order. The lessons are also fairly freeform, so ating their own compositions. Lessons progress of techniques are suggested, from pointillism they would work well even for a group of stu- from learning and constructing the five elements with pastels, burnishing with colored pencils, dents at different ages, and I could see returning to drawing “flat” pictures, then 3-D still lives. and rubbing with crayons. 40 pgs, pb. – Jess to them maybe once a year, so students could The course even teaches children to draw accu- 044339 ...... 4.95 3 .95 try them again when slightly older. Another rate representations of people. The book can bonus is that the materials for each project are be used by anyone able to read and understand Art Smart Series (2-6) relatively few, so you won’t need to spend a lot it. However, younger children will probably When I saw these books, which are directed of time gathering supplies. Required materials need some guidance in putting the techniques at elementary-aged kids and provide them with are listed below each DVD. – Jess and methods into practice, since there are few lots of techniques and ideas for specific medi- EACH DVD ...... 29.95 23 .95 actual assigned exercises in the book. Because ums, I was pretty excited. Although all of the 041435 Vol . 1: Easy Watercolor Techniques of the young age of the artists, the “before” books introduce their subject well, the strongest Materials needed include a pan of water- and “after” pictures in the text are particularly titles are Painting, Drawing and Sketching, colors, a brush (#6 recommended), white striking. Newly revised and expanded, includ- and Stencils and Prints. In Painting, kids are construction paper, a black crayon, and a ing two additional chapters explaining how to given a quick overview of painting supplies black felt-tipped pen. 50 minutes. teach children with learning problems or special and basic instruction in colors (the color wheel, 041434 Vol . 2: Easy Art Projects needs and how to implement drawing in the complementary colors, etc.) before looking at Materials needed include oil pastels; con- teaching of other subjects. special paint effects, using different objects to struction paper; a black pen; crayons; tag- 003756 ...... 18.95 12 .50 make interesting patterns, playing around with board, chipboard or cardboard; white glue; abstract art, painting patterns, exploring water- aluminum foil; black shoe polish in squeeze Drawing Is Basic (K-6) color effects, making splatter art, and using a bottle; steel wool; trays or cookie sheets; These fun books are simple and easy to use, grid to make a larger picture from a smaller one. water-based paint (printmaking ink); and a and stress observance and detail. Each book Drawing and Sketching briefly visits color and brayer (small hand roller). 50 minutes. has the same format, but the projects and detail shading before offering instruction on how to 041436 Vol . 3: More Fun w/ Watercolors get steadily more challenging. Children learn draw people, portraits, pets, landscapes, nature, Materials needed include a pan of water- new techniques every time. Little preparation and using a grid. Stencils and Printing offers colors, a brush, white construction paper, is required on the teacher's part. The author tons of ideas on objects to try with printing, a pencil, a black crayon, a black felt-tipped stresses the importance of drawing, and shows as well as how to marble paper and different pen, and a sponge. 53 minutes. the link between art and other school subjects. methods you can use in stenciling. Simple proj- EACH BOOK ...... 19.47 13 .95 ects are interspersed throughout the books, with DoArt Kits (4-9) 014128 Grade K 014125 Grade 4 step-by-step instruction and full-color photos of EACH KIT ...... 15.00 11 .75 014122 Grade 1 014126 Grade 5 kids doing the projects. Each book has abun- 053118 Color Pencil Art 014123 Grade 2 014127 Grade 6 dant full-color photos, a glossary, an index, and 053119 Drawing & Sketching 014124 Grade 3 notes for parents/teachers. 32 pgs. - Jess 053120 Watercolor Pencil Art 014130 Student Sketchbook . . 4.97 3 95. EACH BOOK ...... 9.95 7 .95 041045 Drawing/Sketching ☼Walter Foster Art Kits (7-AD) Drawing Textbook / Bruce McIntyre (K-AD) 041047 Painting These kits include every- We have enjoyed drawing with Bruce 041050 Stencils/Prints thing you need as a begin- McIntyre’s step-by-step method and clear ning artist. They include instruction. Drawing starts so simply that even Art Lessons for Children DVDs (3-AD) a 32-40 page book, the youngest students will be able to participate. If you’d like your children to be able to take which provides an exten- Skills are mastered in a series of 222 drawing art lessons but don’t have an art co-op or an sive introduction as well exercises that teach the seven basic principles artsy friend, and if you don’t have the time to sit as several lessons to get of drawing: surface, size, surface lines, overlap- down and lead an art lesson yourself, you might you started. First, you are ping, shading, density, and foreshortening. check these out. Each of these DVDs features acquainted with the dif- 002584 ...... 9.00 8 75. 3-4 complete art lessons taught by art teacher ferent materials used. The Donna Hugh. Volumes 1 and 3 of the DVDs book discusses the purpose of each tool and Draw Squad (K-AD) focus exclusively on watercolor, while Easy different ways to get different effects. Once you Looking for a good drawing book? Let me Art Projects introduces oil pastels, foil art, and have an understanding of the basics, you can introduce you to Mark Kistler’s Draw Squad. printmaking. It would be most helpful to watch move into the lessons. The lessons are broken This book is similar to the Drawing Textbook, a lesson (or lesson portion) and then let students down step-by-step and include pictures so you but a lot more fleshed out (Mark was actually a do their own, or have them do their own while can clearly see the process. The lessons vary student of Bruce McIntyre’s and uses the same watching the lesson again. Donna is a very somewhat in difficulty, but are generally around progression and techniques). You start out with warm and encouraging art teacher, and she is the same skill level - for a beginner, but still the introductory tables, chairs, boxes, cakes, always reminding viewers that their art does not fairly intermediate in overall detail and quality. fishbowls, and work up to more difficult objects have to look like her example and that there is After you complete the lessons, you should have such as space-ships, houses, sawhorses, and no one way to do the project. She often shows a good foundation to continue from. characters. Can be used as a write-in work- examples of students’ work along with her own 024013 Acrylic Painting . . . 19.99 12 .95 book, or work exercises on separate paper. I examples. In my sample of Easy Watercolor 024030 Watercolor Painting 19.99 12 .95 like the book because it’s simple, (continued...)

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1053 friendly, and instructive - and easier for a stu- Intermediate Drawing DVD Set (3-AD) without the older ones getting bored or the dent to use himself (or herself). Besides that, 053506 ...... 29.95 26 .95 younger ones being frustrated. Everyone can each lesson is packed with “extras”, cute little take learn or refine their own skill while working cartoon-like characters and also has samples Phonics of Drawing CD-ROM (1-AD) through the lessons. Because the “models” are of other Draw Squader’s drawings. Happy Everyone in your family will be able to benefit usually photos included in the lesson material, penciling! from these drawing lessons which approach the the students could apply the same techniques 009577 ...... 20.00 13 .50 skill of drawing in bite-size, incremental steps. to photos of their own selection to expand the The CD-ROM contains 30 lessons, each result- lessons or practice further. Although I think that Imagination Station (K-AD) ing in the same basic project, but with slightly the CD-ROM format is an interesting choice, I Sequel to Draw Squad. Packed with more 3-D different directions for students in grades in can see how it is a practical way for everyone drawing challenges like clams, space sweepers, the grammar stage (grades 1-4), the logic stage to be able to see the lesson without everyone fish, dinosaurs, and more! Livened up with (grades 5-8), and the rhetoric stage (grades trying to glance at a flat book, and the student jokes, silly slogans, and student’s drawings, this 9-12). In the grammar stage, the author expects handouts can all be printed which avoids the is sure to become one of your favorites! that students will learn basic color theory, basic issue of having student packets or even having 020203 ...... 18.99 12 .95 shapes and lines, basic shading and shadowing to reproduce pages for each student. A lot of techniques, and the ability to imitate styles of concepts are covered here, taught mostly from classic artists. Objectives for the logic stage are example and the student’s drawing experience. similar as for the grammar stage, but with the Because the lessons are so straightforward and expectation that the older student will develop foundational, I could see a definite advantage more sophisticated skills and understanding in revisiting at least some of them each year, in color theory, shading and shadowing. By as students grow older and more skillful. The the rhetoric stage, students should be learning folks at Practical Homeschooling are fans too - composition, advanced color theory, advanced The Phonics of Drawing received the first-place shading and shadowing techniques as well as award in their Interactive Learning Awards developing their own individual style in their for art. System requirements (PC only) are: art. Although the lessons can be used for class, Windows 98 or higher, CD-ROM drive. – Jess co-op, or home use, no artistic experience 003546 ...... 29.99 18 .95 on the teacher’s part is required. The author Fundamentals of Beginning Drawing 3-DVD suggests that as the teacher, you will probably The Big Yellow Drawing Book (2-AD) Set (1-AD) want to do the lesson yourself before class, and Trying to find a good drawing book for your This instructional drawing course is great for perhaps do it along with them during class. The kids? This is a fun, consumable workbook for kids or families looking for a gentle introduction lessons are designed to take about an hour to all ages. While not having you draw anything to how to draw. Artist Barry Stebbing, author complete, and the author suggests a pace of one very complex, it teaches you the basic principles of the How Great Thou Art programs, guides lesson per week. Lessons begin with drawing of drawing. The book starts you out with draw- viewers through 6 lessons, drawing right along basic shapes and progress to include contour ing expressions on “happy face” circles, then with the viewer. The lessons vary between 45 drawings; shading and shadowing; creating leads you through overlapping, background, minutes to over an hour in length. Lessons are: highlights; the color wheel; using monochro- foreshortening, etc. By the end, you’re draw- Fundamentals I, Fundamentals II, Perspective, matic, complementary, and analogous colors ing cartoon people. I like this book because Portraits & Anatomy, Animals, and Treasures in a drawing; shading with color, perspective, it’s simple, and it shows that anyone can draw. Around the Home. The first lesson starts out drawing in different styles, drawing portraits, 016410 ...... 8.95 8 50. with the very basics; viewers will draw basic creating a pleasing composition and more. shapes, learn simple shading techniques and The lessons are very easy to use. They are Drawing in 3-D with Mark Kistler (3+) draw objects such as a fruit bowl. The first four accessible from the “lessons” tab at the top of An A-to-Z journey through lessons are perfect for younger children or very the main screen, or you can jump into Lesson the art and fun of making beginning artists, as the drawing projects all 1 after reading the basic information about the 3-D cartoons. Third in a consist of simple objects, scenes and cartoons program. Each lesson consists of a teaching series of interactive draw- (like Wally the Worm). Interspersed into each portion and a printable student handout for ing books by Mark Kistler, lesson and example are basic drawing concepts, each. The lessons progress down the screen this book provides new and including shading, portraying three-dimensional and include an objective for the lesson, the stimulating suggestions on objects, perspective, layering colors and more. materials needed, and step-by-step instruction how to bring adventures to The last two lessons get into more lifelike and through the lesson. Each step is accompanied life. Brimming with illustra- still-life drawing, including realistic “portraits” by an example of what the drawing should tions and examples to follow, each one-page of farm animals and a grouped still life with an approximately resemble at that point, although lesson is easy to follow. The optional Wacky apple, decanter, vase and flower. depending on the skill level of the student, this Workbook is the companion sketchbook to These lessons have also been aired on the will vary. The student handouts are typically a Drawing in 3-D, with perforated pages cross- Homeschool Channel, and How Great Thou visual reference for the student for each lesson. referenced to that volume. There’s ample space Art offers homework PDF files available for free Because the lessons are displayed on a com- here for re-creating all 333 illustrations and download on their site. Homework pages are puter, it would be hard for all students to see the all the amazing versions of the 3-D alphabet. grouped by age; 6-9, 10-13 and 14 to adult. subject they are drawing at the same time. Most Following the lessons in the text, drawing spac- Unlike How Great Thou Art’s other DVDs, this of the student handouts will need to be printed es range from partial to full pages, based on the one is a stand-alone drawing course. It would in color, so you will probably need to have a size of the image to be produced, and include make a great drawing course for the whole fam- color printer available to you. As far as supplies instructions as well as an example of what the ily especially if you have not completed one of go, you will need to gather a few, but they are finished drawing should look like. their other drawing courses. I think the content relatively inexpensive. Each student will need a 004350 Drawing in 3-D . . . 19.99 15 .50 of much of the course is more appropriate for set of 24 oil pastels, a set of 24 colored pencils, 004351 Wacky Workbook . . . 8.00 6 25. young artists just starting out, and while more compressed charcoal, willow charcoal, a char- drawing practice won’t hurt anyone, the exam- coal pencil, a white drawing pastel, a kneaded Drawing Lessons for Beginners DVDs (3+) ples in the first few lessons are quite simple, and eraser, a blending stump, low- masking Watching these DVDs is like having an art Mr. Stebbing appears to be addressing younger tape, tinted charcoal paper (9” x 12), white teacher come into your house and give the children at times. Materials needed for the drawing paper (9” x 12”), newsprint paper (9” x whole family drawing lessons – but in this case course include a sketch pad and a 120-color 12”), and colored construction paper (9” x 12”). you can repeat the lessons as often as you want! colored pencil set. Approx. 223 min. - Jess All in all, it’s a great basic course that you can Each DVD contains three or four lessons, each 033845 ...... 29.95 26 .95 use with all of your children at the same time, one focusing on one important drawing concept

1054 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. and using a different subject to illustrate. The tips, review, tests, and plenty of blank space for carbon pencil, a kneaded eraser, a tortillion (or art teacher, Donna Hugh, besides being master- practice. The extensive teacher's guide covers “stomp”), a piece of gray chalk, two pieces of ful with a pencil herself, is also encouraging all five books as well as providing a materials black chalk, and a sandpaper pad. Armed with and friendly. She makes drawing approachable list, schedule, assessments, teacher helps, Bible these materials, it’s time to investigate the book, and understandable for everyone, and I think it’s integration projects, answer keys, and repro- a short course in learning how to draw. The first very helpful to be able to view the drawing in ducibles. The DVD features Thomas Kinkade couple pages focus on the basics: using your action instead of out of a book. In my sample of demonstrating the lessons for children to follow pencil, stomp, and chalk to make different tones. Vol. 1: Simple Shapes, viewers will learn how to along with. It includes fifteen lessons, as well as Then you practice drawing lines, shapes, and really “see” objects while drawing bell peppers, a welcome, introductions to each chapter, and then forms, or 3-D shapes. A “crash course” on how to use shading and shadows by drawing a concluding remarks. The Boxed Set includes composition and perspective are covered on the shoe, how to finish a drawing with colored pen- all five LIFEPACs, the teacher's manual, and the next two pages. Then you jump into the lessons, cils by drawing a conch shell, and how to make DVD. Each component is also available sepa- which guide you in six or less steps to making a mixed-media still life. I really enjoy the way rately. - Melissa a picture, complete with shading and texture. each DVD covers different drawing skills using 017659 Boxed Set w/ DVD 58.95 53 .06 The steps are somewhat lengthy, with the goal different subjects including animals, people, 022778 Set of 5 LIFEPACs only 26.05 23 .45 being a very realistic, three-dimensional repre- and plants. Each lesson runs about 15-20 min- 018433 LIFEPAC 1 ...... 5.21 4 .69 sentation. Thankfully, the example drawing pro- utes in length, during which Donna introduces 018618 LIFEPAC 2 ...... 5.21 4 .69 gresses with you. The lesson subjects increase in the topic, begins the drawing, and finishes it, 019982 LIFEPAC 3 ...... 5.21 4 .69 complexity, incorporating more complex shapes instructing the whole time. It would probably be 019995 LIFEPAC 4 ...... 5.21 4 .69 and a range of subject matter, including pump- helpful to watch the lesson first and then begin 020525 LIFEPAC 5 ...... 5.21 4 .69 kins, a steamboat, snow-covered landscape, a doing the lesson yourself, watching the DVD as 024214 Teacher's Guide . . . 21.95 19 .76 Great Dane, and a Mexican boy. The end of the you go if you find it helpful. As far as materi- 018071 DVD Only . . . . . 13.95 12 .56 book provides guidance on drawing the human als go, they’re few in number including a basic figure in action. While I have some issues set of drawing pencils, paper, colored pencils, Art for Kids: Drawing (3-10) with the layout and readability of the book (all a simple frame, pan watercolors, watercolor As the cover states, "The Only Drawing Book instructions are in three languages, which makes pencils, and water-based pen. If you find learn- You'll Ever Need to Be the Artist You've Always every page seem crowded), this is the only kit I ing to draw out of a book difficult, these DVDs Wanted to Be!" I think it just might be true! have seen that includes all of your supplies, gets would be a refreshing change! - Jess Although written for kids, it doesn't speak down you up and running quickly, and emphasizes EACH BOOK ...... 24.95 19 .95 to them, instead it reads like it was written for shading to produce a “finished” look. – Jess 041439 Volume 1: Simple Shapes adults. The reason for this is the author is actu- 045234 ...... 19.99 18 .50 Covers carefully seeing objects, using shad- ally addressing artists - and the effect is won- ows and shading, completing a drawing derful! She knows that all kids are artists, and Discover Drawing Series (4-10) using colored pencils, and mixed-media becoming a wonderful artist is something they This drawing series implements the “grid” drawing. 76 minutes. are all completely capable of. Consequently, technique to create very realistic, lifelike, and 041437 Volume 2: Nature the text and instructions are filled not just with impressive drawings of people and animals that Covers atmospheric perspective, composi- encouragement, but with complete confidence. everyone will wow over. Each book contains tion, drawing tree structure and plant struc- I really love the coverage and progression of early chapters encouraging the beginning artist ture. 58 minutes. this book. It explains many wonderful drawing with amazing before-and-after pictures, infor- 041438 Volume 3: People techniques and tricks that I learned in a college mation on the necessary materials, a review of Covers drawing from models and life, cor- drawing course and should be taught to children blending, shading, graphing, and basic shapes, rect proportions and placement in a portrait, when they are just beginning. It starts with the then culminates in a graphing exercise. As they and grid drawing. 61 minutes. simplest concepts, like appropriate materials delve deeper into their drawing subjects, the 041433 Volume 4: Animals (nothing fancy here, just a brief summary of dif- exercises become graph drawings of individual Covers observation, drawing separate com- ferent types of basic pencils and paper), explor- parts of people and animals, before beginning ponents of an object, and drawing with a ing how to really see what you're drawing, and to put these together in full-figure drawings. As water-based pen. 58 minutes. various types of lines. These lessons provide the art student becomes more proficient with the foundation for the later lessons, which this method, more complicated scenarios are Drawing Basics With Thomas Kinkade (3-8) cover light and shadow, proportion and scale, introduced, such as emotion, movement, posi- By now, most people are familiar with the perspective, drawing faces, and drawing bodies tions, complicated features,and other details. stunning style of Thomas Kinkade. His beautiful (don't worry - no nudity here!). Throughout After working through these books, the young paintings are treasured by many people and have each lesson, lots of great advice and a handful artist should be able to draw any subject from a found their way onto calendars, Bible covers, of effective, beneficial drawing exercises help photo, with beautiful, lifelike results. Everyone blankets, and even puzzles. So who better to children practice each concept. Another great will want them to draw their portrait! - Jess help with your kids' art education? This Alpha thing about this book is that it is high-quality - EACH BOOK ...... 14.99 11 .50 Omega course, in standard LIFEPAC format, was the pages are thick and glossy, with color used 022121 Horses 022127 Real People designed especially for children in grades 3-5, throughout - it's hard for children to learn draw- 022126 Real Animals but can also be adapted for students up to grade ing with black and white pictures and then try 8. There are five different LIFEPACs, each with to move on to real objects and suddenly have ☼Learn to Draw Step-by-Step (5-AD) a different focus. The first unit starts at the most to translate color into their drawings. Any child These oversized books are easy to use and basic element of all drawings - lines. Kids will with the motivation for working through this surprisingly thorough. With a few short steps learn about and practice with straight and curvy book will reap huge benefits in their artwork, and lots of helpful guidelines, anyone can draw lines, using lines to make shapes and patterns, and the exercises can be done again and again houses in perspective, fruit, flowers, birds, 3-D drawings, contour drawings, and more. The for additional practice, so even after it is com- animals, people, caricatures, silhouettes, and next unit teaches about space and proportion, plete it's worth having around. 112 pgs, hc. more. After introducing you to different tools with guidance on imagination and drawing. In 035350 ...... 17.95 11 .95 and styles, the author then shows you how to Unit 3, kids will discover tone and texture and create wonderful pictures. Each page shows how to use them to enhance their drawings. The Jon Gnagy Learn to Draw Kit (3-AD) sketches of the object in a few phases that end fourth unit covers Art History, targeting Ancient While I am a little too young to remember Jon in a beautiful turnout. Tips and suggestions are art, Greek art, and Renaissance art. The last unit Gnagy, the man behind the kit, I can appreci- scattered throughout the book to help you draw revolves around the final project, a still life the ate good art and good value! The kit includes other animals and objects. – Melissa students set up themselves, with the concepts a black-and-white 64-page instructional book, EACH BOOK ...... 8.95 6 95. they've learned such as negative space, texture, fifteen 12” x 18” sheets of drawing paper, a 006761 How to Draw #1 shape, and shadow in mind. All five books offer 12” x 18” drawing board, 3 sketching pencils, a 006762 How to Draw #2

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1055 Pencil Drawing Art Kit (6-AD) Line Upon Line: An Incremental Approach to Drawing - Beginning / How-to-Draw Books This kit includes everything you need as a Drawing (7-AD) beginning artist. It includes a 32-page book, This drawing instruction book takes a “learn Watch Me Draw Series (PK+) which provides an extensive introduction as by doing” approach, offering a progression of Use engaging stories to inspire your children well as several lessons to get you started. First, drawing exercises to help the art student build to draw! As your child follows along with the you are acquainted with the different materials his or her skills. It starts with the basics, intro- story, they will be prompted to draw one of the used. The book discusses the purpose of each ducing students to the tools used, providing characters in the story with the help of a special tool and different ways to get different effects. warm-up exercises, and offering brief explana- flip-down drawing pad that can be used while Once you have an understanding of the basics, tions of value before the first exercise – draw- the book is open. The pad has 11 unfinished you can move into the lessons. The lessons are ing a bowl of eggs. The lessons then progress drawings for your child to complete with the broken down step-by-step and include pictures through shape, form and use of shading to help of step-by-step instructions provided. Each so you can clearly see the process. The lessons show the light source. Specific still life exer- drawing is a simplified, realistic-cartoon of ani- vary somewhat in difficulty, but are generally cises are given that offer students opportunities mals, insects, plants, and objects. After they’ve around the same skill level - for a beginner, to draw common objects that are made up of completed the drawing, there is a reward sticker but still fairly intermediate in overall detail and basic shapes. The exercises progress in dif- in the middle of the book for them to post on quality. After you complete the lessons, you ficulty here, from tennis balls and fruit (spheres) the story page. There is also a page of over thirty should have a good foundation to continue to boxes, cans of soda, funnels, bottles, light story-themed stickers that they can use for their from. As mentioned before, the materials you bulbs, household tools, and even a telephone. own general enjoyment. A variety of themed need to complete the lessons are included: Movement, texture and pattern are emphasized titles are available. A great way for kid’s to build drawing pencils, a kneaded eraser, sandpaper in the last half of the book and exercises include confidence in their drawing skills before they’re sharpener, pencil sharpener, stomp, measur- drawing ribbons, stuffed animals, draped fabric, ready to draw their own characters. - elise ing triangle and a drawing pad. The book and plants and other household objects that provide EACH BOOK ...... 4.95 3 95. materials are contained in a durable plastic opportunities for practice. The last section of 037682 Boys Adventure "book." - Melissa the book provides pointers on how to compose Join Sawyer the mouse as you learn to draw 024021 ...... 19.99 12 .95 a still life, some questions for self-evaluation, snakes, lizards, skateboards, pickup trucks, a list of suggested art books, and a gallery of dogs, jet planes, robots, and more. Drawing: A Complete Course (7-12) student work. Overall, it’s an inexpensive and 037117 Dinosaurs A superb course no-nonsense drawing guide. 52 pgs, pb. – Jess Draw an Apatosaurus, Pterodactyl, for teens or adults, 044963 ...... 6.99 5 .75 Sauroposeidon, Triceratops, Ankylosaurus, combining all the Mamenchisuarus, Ornithomimus, basics of drawing New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Stegosaurus, Diplodocus, and a T-Rex! with art theory, his- (8-AD) 037119 Dolphins, Whales, Fish, & More tory, and apprecia- This hefty drawing book provides instruction for Neptune the sea horse encounters a crab, tion. If you’ve got the serious drawing student. Without assuming angelfish, dolphin, sea lion, sting ray, octo- a child serious about much prior instruction, the author begins simply pus, jellyfish, shark, a mermaid and more. drawing, we'd rec- and progresses in difficulty. Chapters include 037123 Favorite Pets ommend this book. Your Brain: The Right and Left of It, Crossing Draw a kitten, fish, parakeet, bunny, igua- Over 100 exercises Over, Drawing on Memories, Perceiving the na, tortoise, duck, potbellied pig, ferret, a cover drawing tech- Shape of a Space, Facing Forward, Drawing on hamster, and Boomer the dog, your host! niques, media, the Beauty of Color, and six others. While there 028658 Magical Fairy World space, composition, and design, beginning with are many exercises included, most of the book is Join Lily on her fairy adventures and learn an exploration of six types of media. Students text to be read, with accompanying illustrations how to draw a unicorn, princess, swan, and experiment with pencil, pen & ink (or ballpoint), and diagrams. Topics include negative space, other characters. charcoal, art chalk or pastels, black marker portraits, light and shadows, perspective, edges 037163 Things Girls Love with blunt tip, and brush and ink, getting their and contours, color, and features. The author When Dotty the Ladybug is lost, she returns “feet wet” before plunging into composition offers lots of practical advice, sound instruction, home and sees an apple tree, sunflower, exercises. The following chapters concentrate and helpful tips. 291 pages. - Melissa bumblebee, butterfly, turtle, bunny, bull- on building up from simple constructions, 011132 ...... 19.95 12 .95 , snail, unicorn, and four-leaf clover. landscapes, trees, still life, people, composi- 037685 Zoo tion, interpreting designs, expressing meanings New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Keely the toucan lives in the zoo with his through drawing, and more. As you progress Workbook (9-AD) friends the giant panda, monkey, giraffe, through these, different elements of drawing Created as a supplement to The New Drawing on zebra, elephant, hippopotamus, polar bear, are studied - perspective, balance, direction, the Right Side of the Brain, this spiral-bound work- penguin, koala, and lion. shading, etc. Many illustrations and clear step- book offers 40 exercises that act as “guided prac- by-step instructions are included, making the tice” in drawing. The exercises are divided into the ☼Art Start: How to Draw with Simple Shapes course easy for students to use independently. five basic skills of drawing, including “Perception (PK-1) Each chapter includes drawings by master art- of Edges,” “Perception of Spaces,” “Perception of These books allow ists (111 in book) correlated to the topic. These Relationships,” “Perception of Light and Shadows” budding artists to draw are preceded by excellent discussion ques- and “Perception of the Gestalt.” Each exercise using a combination of tions, both general and applying to individual includes a short section at the beginning which simple shapes. Across works. These are not just “yes/no” questions. explains the purpose for the exercise, a list of the top of each two page Rather, they help lead the student to discover materials needed, step-by-step instructions, helpful layout is a picture of the more about drawing and style as well as to gain illustrations, and examples. Blank pages and large final product followed familiarity with specific artists’ techniques. My open spaces are included in the workbook for the by a series of four draw- oldest daughter used this as an art elective and student to complete the exercise, which keeps ings progressing from the thoroughly enjoyed it. We were able to obtain everything neatly in one book and makes it easy beginning to end of the most of the materials needed locally, except the to look over your progress. A motivating forward, drawing. Each new addition to the drawing is Chinese-style brush. A long-bristled, pointed a list of all the materials needed for the workbook, in green to highlight what the artist should draw. brush may be substituted for this. 190 pgs. and a glossary of drawing terms all get you started The bottom half of the layout is left blank for 018549 ...... 26.00 19 .95 on the right foot. If you’re working through The drawing practice. Animals include those from New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, this the zoo, barnyard, and domestic while funny You Can Draw in 30 Days (7-AD) will give you plenty of extra practice! – Jess characters are a myriad of shapes making up 036857 ...... 19.00 13 .75 039444 ...... 18.95 12 .50 people or clown-like characters. 61 pgs. ~ Alissa

1056 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. EACH BOOK ...... 4.99 4 .25 representation of an animal, person, vehicle, or the directions (starting with a simple shape or 016696 Animals object. The process is simple, and the finished line, and then being built up, with the existing 016698 Funny Characters product looks quite good. You could almost say lines in black and added lines of each step in 051056 ☼Sea Creatures that this style of drawing is “creative doodling.” red so kids can clearly see what is being done at Best of all, it requires no advanced artistic talent each step) and on the right is a full-page picture How to Draw Books from Dover (PK-4) to master! If you can draw shapes, squiggles, of the finished creature, colored realistically This series of books is a great way to start and lines, then you can draw everything in these with different materials. Extra challenge steps drawing or get extra drawing practice. Young books! Full color, 32 pgs, pb. - Melissa are given for each drawing, for slightly older stu- artists are taken step by step from conception to EACH BOOK ...... 6.99 5 .50 dents who want to add realistic details. About finished picture. Around 30 different things to 021449 Animals 14 drawings are included in each book. Great draw are featured in each book, and no read- Draw a huge variety of creatures from ants, for beginners. 32 pgs, pb. - Melissa ing is required - just follow the line drawing bugs, and polliwogs to pigs, cats, and dogs, EACH BOOK (except noted) . . 7.95 5 95. "steps." As a whole, the end results in this series and up to elephants, giraffes, and dragons. 013687 Ancient Egypt are more simplistic and childlike than others in 037711 Faces 011138 Bug this section, but the steps are easy for young Draw faces of people, animals, and strange 013688 Dragon ...... 8.95 6 75. children to follow, and no superfine detail is creatures portraying a variety of emotions. 054056 ☼Farm required (crayons welcome!). - Melissa 037710 Make a World 041856 Ocean EACH BOOK (except noted) . . 4.99 4 .25 Make a world of your own full of cars, 002744 Animals trains, planes, people, animals, & buildings. How to Draw 101 _____ Series (K-6) 024621 Aquarium Animals 002138 Trucks & Trains Each book in this series shows kids how to 017966 Ballet Pictures Follow along until you’ve completed trains, draw 101 objects relevant to the overall theme 001953 Bible Figures garbage trucks, horse trailers, and many of the book. There is no instructional text, as 002745 Birds other vehicles of transport. the directions are shown through a series of six 005946 Cars & Trucks & Other Vehicles (with a few exceptions) simple drawing steps. 002746 Cats Ed Emberley's Big Drawing Books (K-4) Each step is shown in its own frame (rather 026790 Dinosaurs I love the Ed Emberley books - all of the draw- like a comic strip) for a clean, easy to follow 017614 Faces ings of people and animals are absolutely ador- layout. The steps are clearly shown and do 028682 Farm Animals able! Each drawing is done in a step-by-step not require any erasing – kids are only draw- 013047 Flowers manner with very basic lines and shapes until ing lines that will be visible and necessary in 042267 For All Seasons . . . . 3.95 3 .50 you end up with an unbelievably cute creation. the finished drawing. (In some how to draw 028683 Forest Animals The drawings are shown on progressive lines, books this is not the case, as kids start with an 017615 Funny Faces with the shapes and lines for each step shown overall shape and then have to erase bits as 014065 Horses underneath each "evolved" picture. The Green they add legs, tails, etc.) The end products are 013046 How to Draw book features mostly people and animals but realistic, although some tend more towards the 002747 Insects please note that there is a small section contain- cartoon (i.e. in Things That Go each drawing 016842 Manga ...... 5.99 4 .95 ing a Dracula, Frankenstein, and Mr. Hyde. looks realistic yet somewhat simplified, but in 018023 Musical Instruments The Purple book features insects, animals, Animals the drawings have more of a cartoon- 022358 Pets vehicles, pirates, etc.. Overall, these books are ish appearance – chubbier proportions, subtle 013523 People very well done and with little natural artistic tal- expressions, etc.). 48 pgs, pb. – Melissa 015043 Pirates ent necessary, people of all ages can have great EACH BOOK ...... 4.99 3 50. 044080 Princesses & Othr Fairy Tale Pics success at drawing. ~ Megan 043184 Animals 012172 Sports EACH BOOK ...... 10.99 7 .95 043185 Funny People 005948 Wild Animals 011390 Green 011555 Purple 025592 Dolphins & Other Sea Animals 017685 You Can Draw Animals Jumbo 025593 Fairies Book ...... 7.95 6 .75 Ed Emberley’s Picture Pie (K-4) 025606 Horses & Ponies Combines four titles in one: Animals, Ed Emberley always makes art easier for young 025615 Pets Dinosaurs, Insects, and Aquarium Animals. artists. With these unique art books, anyone can create absolutely adorable and beautiful art. Draw • Write • Now (K-6) Drawing on the Go! Series (PK-6) The premise is simple – just take a single shape, These are unusual books, combining art EACH BOOK ...... 2.00 1 .75 the circle, and combine it with other circles instruction with handwriting practice, and 052606 Animals or pieces of a circle (pie, anyone?), to create incorporating more than a little history and 052607 Lots of Things a work of art. The books have very little text science instruction along the way. Based on a in them; they contain mostly illustrations. The successful formula created by a now 75-year- illustrations are broken down step by step to get old former teacher to inspire her students, you started and inspire you to create your own these inviting books might become your child’s objects. You can create with colored paper, favorite part of the school day! They are non- patterned paper, fabric, even wood and metal if consumable, as your child will do the actual art you have the right tools! For the basics, all you work and writing on separate paper. Each book need are a compass, markers, colored paper is divided into three themes (see below) with a and glue. The second book in the series builds total of 21 lessons. In the spirit of Drawing with upon the first by adding another shape – the Children, most of the lessons begin with seeing square – and includes a stencil to aid in your the targeted objects as basic shapes and lines. creations. Pb, 30-40 pgs. ~ Megan In each lesson, a colorful picture shows the EACH BOOK ...... 9.99 7 .50 author’s model artwork, with neatly penned text 046853 Picture Pie 046852 Picture Pie 2 on ruled lines underneath. Step-by-step draw- Ed Emberley’s Drawing Books (K-4) ing instruction for the main object in the picture These simple books guide you in drawing Ralph Masiello Drawing Books (K-6) is contained on the facing page. Usually, this humorous looking but realistic animals using These books, by illustrator Ralph Masiello, begins with basic shape(s), then details are the simplest of shapes. In Ed Emberley style, help kids begin drawing through clear, step- added a little at a time. After you introduce the the directions for each of the many different by-step picture instructions. While each step subject of the lesson, your child follows these drawings are shown step-by-step starting with is short and simple, the end result is a realistic directions (with help, if needed) to reproduce a basic shape and adding shapes, dots, lines and fairly detailed creature. Each drawing is the subject. Then, a similar or original back- and other minimal marks to acquire a finished explained on a two-page spread – on the left are ground and details are added (continued...)

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1057 to the student’s picture. After this is done, the Step-By-Step How to Draw Series (K-AD) Learn to Draw (1-5) accompanying text is copied. (Although text EACH BOOK ...... 19.95 13 .95 These beginner's drawing books help students is shown in manuscript, you might want to 025713 For Boys (Blue) both draw and color accurately. The step-by- have older children practice cursive.) Text is 025720 For Boys and Girls (Green) step instructions begin with just a few simple informational and in short sentences; the author 025721 For Girls (Pink) shapes, adding just a few more shapes or lines believes this is more motivational and useful with each step until the drawing is completed. than forming isolated letters. It seems to me How to Draw (Usborne Activities) (1-4) The last step shows the completed drawing that, after carefully creating such beautiful art- These wonderfully creative how-to books are again, but in color, so kids can use watercolors, work, children will be very careful to use their so much more than learning how to draw a crayons, colored pencils, etc. to really finish neatest and best writing underneath! After the series of shapes to make a recognizable animal off their fantastic drawings. My sample is the handwriting is finished, your child can color or object. Instead, they focus a little bit more Horses title, and it covers twenty-five different the picture with crayons, colored pencils, or on the process – using crayons, pens, pencils, breeds. Each breed is introduced with a short felt tips. Additional lesson-specific drawing tips pastels, paper, and even paint to create an awe- sentence or too, highlighting the distinguishing and suggestions are offered in a Teaching Tips some piece of artwork. Although the books do features of that particular breed. Fun Facts are section at the end of the book. Some additional centralize around specific themes, their simi- sprinkled throughout, providing more informa- ideas and helps for increasing art awareness or larity to other how-to-draw books ends there. tion about some of the breeds. 40 pgs. - Melissa new techniques are also found at the end of While children could certainly pick these up EACH BOOK ...... 4.95 3 95. each themed unit. Each lesson also includes a and use them independently, these books could 035380 Animals related question to promote thinking and discus- also easily be used to teach art lessons to young 035381 Cars & Trucks sion. Answers to each are also provided at the students, as they provide a fun, purposeful intro- 035382 Cats & Kittens end of each unit, along with a suggested book duction to a variety of different mediums and 035383 Dinosaurs to read that will expand on the topic. If you techniques. Simply pick a title that will interest 035384 Dogs & Puppies incorporate this literature, each theme could your children and choose which of the projects 012470 Farm Animals become a complete unit study! We recommend you’d like to complete. Each book holds sev- 035385 Horses & Ponies using Blank Top writing paper or My Illustrated enteen different “how-to” activities. Many of 038589 Insects Story Journals (the latter would be perfect if you them are more standard drawing activities, but 035386 Pets plan to extend your study and need more writ- some of my favorite more creative ideas are bal- 012505 Planes, Choppers & Watercraft ing space, since each journal could contain 12 lerina paper chains, vehicles in a rainy scene, 013183 Reptiles & Amphibians lessons with an additional lined page for record- using foil to make a cool tanker truck, dinosaur 035387 Sea Creatures ing more info). collages, and watery (watercolor) elephants. 012527 Tanks, Aircraft & Armored Vehicles EACH BOOK ...... 14.99 9 .95 The books themselves are in full-color and very 003464 Book 1 high-quality. Each one comes with around 200 1-2-3 Draw Books (1-5) Farm, Kids & Critters, Storybook characters themed stickers to decorate your projects and Children often grow frustrated because they 003466 Book 2 provide finishing touches. 32 pgs. – Melissa can't draw anything that they feel looks "good," Christopher Columbus, Autumn Harvest, EACH BOOK ...... 8.99 6 .95 and often this is simply because their minds Weather 032730 Animals haven't developed the observation skills neces- 003467 Book 3 033483 Princesses & Ballerinas sary for lifelike drawings, and their motor con- Native Americans, North America, Pilgrims 025423 Trucks & Tractors trol skills are still developing. That's why draw- 003468 Book 4 ing books like these are helpful, because young- Polar Regions, Arctic, Antarctic sters can use a series of basic rounded shapes 000174 Book 5 to create animals, objects and people that look, United States, From Sea to Sea, Moving well, "good!" Each of these full-color, 64-page Forward books includes scores of subjects to learn how 002416 Book 6 to draw, to draw, and to color. At the beginning Animals & Habitats - On Land, Ponds & of each book, the basic shapes that they need to Rivers, Oceans learn are featured, and students are encouraged 004975 Book 7 to practice at drawing these shapes. Then, each Forest Animals lesson begins with the student drawing the basic 010499 Book 8 shapes, and adding more details and refinement Desert & Grassland Animals from there to create cute, but easily-recogniz- 000175 Workbook . . . . . 4.99 2 .95 able objects, animals, and people. I've had A softcover blank book with a framed blank Beginner’s Guide to Perspective (1-6) the chance to look at Wild Animals, and love space on one page, and 5/8” ruled lines on Need a refresher on perspective? This little the variety of animals, including bush babies, the opposite page. book does just that, with simple, black-line hippos, lions, wildebeests, orangutans, yaks, drawings providing clear examples of horizon armadillos, and much more. While the results ☼Amazing Step-By-Step Art Card Studios lines, vanishing points, and one-and two-point aren't exactly realistic, they are soft and ador- (K-AD) perspective. It’s almost a picture book, with a able, fit to run in any children's picture book. Broken down into basic shapes and easy black-and-white drawing on every page, with In Knights, Castles, and Dragons, young artists steps, these kits are a great way for children to vanishing points and horizon lines marked learn to draw "basic people" in several different learn to draw. Both kits come equipped with 32 accompanied by a sentence or two of text positions such as running, sitting, standing side- double-sided art cards, a 64-page drawing pad, explaining the perspective. A variety of sub- ways, etc., along with impressive castles, suits 8 colored pencils, and a pencil sharpener. Each jects are shown from a range of vantage points, of armor, shields, dragons, and all the exciting card features a different animal and shows step- including a suspension bridge viewed from ingredients needed to illustrate their own fan- by-step illustrated instructions. The first step is above, a winding road viewed by someone tasy. Not only do these act as good guidelines drawn in pink, then the second step will show on the road, tennis courts viewed from above, to help them draw more easily, but these books the first step drawn in black and the new step and a hilly street viewed from top to bottom. also subtly introduce a lot of important concepts drawn in pink. It continues like this until you Drawing the human body in perspective is also such as movement, facial expressions, and add- have a fully drawn animal. After that is finished, covered, with examples of arms, legs and whole ing details. - Jess you can flip the card over and draw that same bodies from different vantage points. Simple to EACH BOOK ...... 8.99 6 95. animal in a different position. - Tasha understand for young and old artists alike, this 022097 Cartoon Animals EACH ITEM ...... 5.95 4 .75 is an inexpensive resource/reference for all ages. 038184 Cartoon Cars 044195 Pet Pals You Can Draw 62 pgs, pb. – Jess 022099 Cartoon People 044199 Zoo Buddies You Can Draw 044075 ...... 9.95 8 .25 022100 Cartoon Wildlife

1058 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. 022101 Dinosaurs & Other Prehistoric Horse Drawing Studio (Art Lab) (2-AD) EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . . 8.95 6 95. Animals Drawing is tricky, and drawing animals can be 025504 Airplanes, Aircraft & Spacecraft 014531 Dogs downright frustrating, until you figure out some 025505 Baby Animals 038898 Horses good techniques! This kit teaches you how to 025506 Birds 022102 Knights, Castles and Dragons draw one of God’s most beautiful creations, the 025507 Boats, Ships, Trucks & Trains 038899 Ocean Life horse. More than just a how-to-draw book, the 025510 Cats 038900 People kit includes everything you need to succeed! 025512 Dinosaurs & Other Prehistoric 022103 Pets and Farm Animals The book starts out with the basics, introducing Animals 022104 Wild Animals you to the materials, texture, the basic body 025513 Dogs shape and proportions, etc. It goes on to cover 025514 Famous Faces the differences in body shape of grown horses 025515 Flowers, Trees, & Other Plants and foals, discusses gaits, contours, background 007096 Horses and more. The full-color book is 32-pages long 025516 People of the Bible and shows you step by step how to master differ- 021460 Princesses ent poses and styles. A very minimal amount of 025517 Sharks, Whales, & Sea Creatures evolutionary content is included, in a side note. EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . . 9.99 7 75. Accompanying the book are two poseable horses 021459 Animals (a grown horse and a foal) with a stand that you 025508 Buildings & Other Structures can mount them on to reference while you draw, 025509 Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles a graphite pencil, four colored pencils, six pastel 025518 Vehicles sticks, a smudger, and an eraser. All you need is 042856 The Draw 50 Way paper and some confidence! ~ Megan Can’t decide which Draw 50 book to start 027134 ...... 24.99 19 .25 with? You might try this one, which includes 50 different subjects that have been taken Tony Tallarico’s Quick Draw Series (3-7) from other books in the Draw 50 series. EACH BOOK ...... 4.99 4 .25 Please note there are several monsters 052618 Animals included, which have been taken from 052619 Things That Go Draw 50 books which we do not carry. ☼All About Drawing Books (1-6) Learn how to draw some of your favorite ani- Lee Ames' Draw 50… Series (3-AD) Scratch & Sketch Activity Books (3-AD) mals and sea creatures with the easy to follow Over the years, I have seen how-to-draw type If your kids love to scratch & sketch, these step-by-step instructions. Although the steps books from nearly every major publisher come fun-filled activity books will thrill them! Each may advance rather quickly from one illustra- across the desk, some bad, some O.K., some book features a different theme with correspond- tion to the next, the instructions are still pretty good, and some just terrific. These definitely all ing scratch & sketch pages. Each two-page clear and user-friendly for the intermediate to into the terrific category. We've carried one title spread offers some information and a picture, advanced artist. The book includes instructions in this series for several years (Draw 50 Horses), and the facing page is for the artist’s scratch on how to draw over 35 animals in color. -Enh and it has always been well-received, so we were & sketch rendition. Different patterns are EACH BOOK ...... 9.95 6 .95 excited to come across the rest of the titles in the unveiled through the black outer layer such as 032070 Horses & Pets series. Lee Ames, a talented and well-known animal prints, swirl patterns, holographic foil, 053047 Sea Creatures & Animals author and illustrator breaks down a dizzying rainbows, etc. Approximately 20 activity pages array of objects, from machines to animals to are included in each book, along with several You Can Draw Anything (2-6) people, and shows clearly in several, easy-to- practice sketching pages included in the back. This fun and informal book goes beyond the handle steps how to begin drawing the object, A sturdy 5 ½” long wooden stylus is included step-by-step “how to draw” book and encour- how to build onto it, and how to finish it off for a with each activity book. ages young artists that they really can draw solid, satisfying, even professional-looking result. EACH (except noted) . . . . . 12.99 10 .00 anything by seeing the basic shapes that make Each book features 50 items to draw, each 028287 America up the object, then connecting the shapes. detailed on its own page, with the drawing-in- 039469 Ancient Egypt Every page holds a new fun activity designed progress clearly illustrated in blue. For instance, 048218 Ballet to make learning to draw exciting, starting with if we are going to try drawing a small moving van 016009 Butterflies & Friends the “Jocosaurus” dinosaur which you draw by from Draw 50 Vehicles, the first step is a simple 039471 Dragons & Mythical Creatures writing the letters of his name! Other pages line (the ground) with three circles for the wheels. 019987 Fashion Show ask the child to draw lots and lots of circles, to In the next step an open box is added atop the 039472 Fine Art fold a paper into a grid and copy a kangaroo wheels, as are the base for the cab, and centers 039473 Flower Fairies drawing, finding the overall shapes in a variety of the wheels, while the circles and line from 006714 Glamour Girls of animals, making expressions in a mirror, the last step are faded a bit, so that each new 028294 Jurassic & Beyond learning where to place features on a face, addition is clearly recognizable. The completed 019988 Knights making a jointed manikin of a man and a horse drawing is shown in black and white, unlike the 039474 Merry Christmas to practice drawing different poses, drawing a blue and white in the progressing drawing, and 039475 Pirates mug from four different perspectives, and trying stands ready for you to add whatever colors or 039476 Rain Forest different shading methods on a ball. You’ll also finishing touches you feel inspired to add to your 039478 Solar System enjoy the little illustrations in the corners of the own finished masterpiece. The black-and-white 039480 Travel book that “animate” when the pages are flipped. finished drawing is also great for tracing for the 039481 Under the Sea The book ends with a variety of more complex younger kids - or for those who like shortcuts. 039482 Wild Safari subjects (please note this includes a witch) that Let me reiterate as well that unlike some other 039477 Scratch and Sketch: Cool Art young artists can attempt to draw, now that how-to-draw books, the finished drawings fea- Activity Book they have learned the basics. A quick, fun, tured here are high-quality and detailed, far from 039479 Super Scratch & Sketch and non-intimidating introduction to drawing. more cartoon-ish results gathered from other 051335 ☼Wedding Black-and-white illustrations, 48 pgs, pb. – Jess books I've seen. In short, the race cars and 051763 ☼Wild West 044595 ...... 7.95 6 .50 airplanes will please the mechanical artist, while the animal-lover will be satisfied with their ren- Incredible & Amazing How to Draw Just derings of realistic, expressive animals. If I was About Everything Book (2-AD) going to splurge on one how-to-draw book this 038121 ...... 20.00 16 .50 year, it would definitely be one of these. - Jess

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1059 Scratch & Sketch Trace-Along Books (PK-3) the basic shape is completed, and more detail ☼Perspective Made Simple DVD (9-AD) Designed for the youngest scratch artists, these is added, paying attention to scale, perspective, I’m not sure why, but perspective is often an Scratch & Sketch books provide artists with and shading. This sounds a little unimpres- afterthought when I’m drawing. In the back of even simpler illustrations to scratch off. Each sive, but in Cars, although you start small, the my mind, I think I classify it somewhere with two-page spread features some information first exercise is drawing a profile of a Dodge formatting in the proper MLA style when writing about the featured illustration on the left-hand Stratus, and it only gets better from here, let me papers. It just seems to interrupt my creativ- side, and the right-hand side holds a white-line tell you. Soon they'll be sketching Corvettes, ity, so I have a tendency to just hope it looks drawing on black scratch paper. In the original Lamborghinis, Dodge Vipers, and any other right… Of course, maybe I’ve just never really Scratch & Sketch books, artists start with a blank of their dream cars from any angle, in motion, understood how to create a composition using page and try to copy the example drawing on and with all kinds of fun details. I predict very proper perspective, which is entirely possible! the text page but in these junior editions, the impressive results here. Insects is much the Either way, I really appreciated the visuals and white sketch cannot be rubbed away. Students same, with the same steps taken to result in explanations on this DVD, which were clearer simply rub off the black background to reveal very (almost too) lifelike creepy crawlies. 3-D and easier to understand than the plethora of the rainbow or glitter background, which makes is slightly different, and while the end results art and drawing books I’ve perused. The DVD the white sketches pop out even more. This is aren't going to be immediate, in the form of covers one, two- and three-point perspective, perfect for younger kids or really anyone who snazzy racecars or lifelike animals, but will give and atmospheric perspective. It also specifically would rather just scratch off whole backgrounds them a sense of how to use proper perspective looks at how to represent different objects using than sketch their own designs. Each book holds in every other drawing they create afterwards. perspective, including circles, figures, roads, 20 text pages, 20 pre-printed scratch-off pages, Exercises included give them practice with rivers, roofs, bridges, reflections, shadows, tile 20 plain sketch paper pages for drawing or doo- various points of perspective in a wide selection floors, stairs, ramps, equally-spaced objects and dling and a wooden stylus. of settings to hone their skills on. This series more! It’s very easy to follow and really helped EACH BOOK ...... 14.99 11 .55 really makes it seem possible that anyone, with me to understand how to apply the techniques to 012329 At the Beach enough practice, can draw well. - Jess a drawing in progress. I especially appreciated 019984 Circus EACH BOOK ...... 8.99 6 .95 the photos and drawings where perspective lines 039470 Dino Dudes 022111 Draw 3-D were superimposed. That alone really helped 051336 ☼Enchanted Forest 022116 Draw Cars me to “see” perspective in a variety of settings. 048566 Furry Friends 022123 Draw Medieval Fantasies All in all, a super resource for artists, art classes, 048219 Things That Go! 022124 Draw Ocean Animals co-ops and anyone else who has never really gotten a grip on perspective. 78 mins. – Jess The Wonderful ART of Drawing Horses (3+) ☼Anatomy for Artists DVDs (9-AD) 051681 ...... 16.95 13 .25 Drawing live animals can often prove dif- Drawing the human figure is an ongoing chal- ficult for children (or anybody for that matter!). lenge even to the best artists, and the better Drawing - Cartooning This art book is completely focused on helping the artists’ understanding of anatomy, the more children draw horses. It offers lots of practice, realistically he or she can capture the human Cartooning For Kids (K-6) helpful tips, and critiques of other drawings, form on paper or canvas. These DVDs provide According to author Mike Artell, anyone can showing how to draw every piece to scale a helpful visual reference – and a great amount draw great cartoons. The key, he says, is to and shape. Activities range from some writing of anatomy information – for the student who is think funny because humor is the origin of projects, mazes, complete-the-horse pictures, serious about accurately depicting the human cartoons as opposed to art. This book provides freehand drawing, to lessons and short exams. form. Both feature male models (clad in swim- step-by-step instructions on how to draw vari- Interesting horse information is also included. wear) with good muscle definition demonstrat- ous cartoon animals and people. Skills such as Plus, the book comes from a Christian publisher ing a variety of body structures and specific how to add personality and movement to your and has Bible verses interspersed throughout. movements, with discussion of each highlighted characters are also covered. ~ Enh This book is a revised edition that is higher anatomy topic by host Larry Withers. Human 023813 ...... 9.95 7 75. quality than the original. The same basic lessons Form Revealed focuses on learning the muscles, and format are presented, but now there are 118 bones and structures of the human body by ☼You Can Draw Cartoon Animals (1-AD) pages of lessons (instead of 102) and many addi- area. Each segment runs about five minutes and This beginner how-to-draw guide provides a tional pages of blank paper for students to prac- examines: the axial skeleton, neck, shoulder, wealth of expert knowledge that can benefit tice drawing. These blank pages are prefaced upper arm and elbow, lower arm and hand, both beginner and experienced cartoon artists with tips for keeping a sketchbook. This edition midsection, hips, thigh/knee and lower leg/foot. alike. I learned one simple concept right away also comes with a set of five “marker cards” for Structures in these areas are examined through - drawing big and small things right next to each additional assignments. With a new cover and a detailed, vintage anatomy drawings, paintings/ other make cartoons look funnier. For example, perfect instead of spiral binding, this edition will illustrations, and use of the live model. Specific a big elephant body next to short elephant legs have students drawing horses in no time. attributes and visual characteristics of interest to makes the whole elephant seem sillier. The 011116 ...... 12.95 10 .55 the artist are highlighted as you examine each book emphasizes cartoon bears, cats, and dogs, area. Total run time is 52 minutes. Man in but also covers a wide variety of other animals Learn to Draw (6-9) Motion looks specifically at the human body including tigers, lions, raccoons, bunnies, squir- For the slightly more advanced artist, who as it engages in a variety of different activities, rels, mice, horses, birds, and more. The author has conquered drawing cute little animals and including running, jumping, kicking, pulling, takes care to explain distinguishing character- cartoon people with basic shapes, comes this lifting and more. DVD chapters include: Major istics of each animal. For example, elephants series, ready to accelerate you into drawing Sections of the Body, How the Bones Work, tend to have a heavy lower lip and to draw a more realistic, more detailed, and more "wow", How Muscles Work, and the Relationship proper trunk, you need to start out wide and kinds of objects and animals, using a similar, between Balance and Movement. Live models, then get skinnier. but more complex "basic shapes" technique. I different camera angles and still-frames provide If you are a true beginner, you might feel a have in front of me Cars, 3-D, and Insects, and lots of great examples to examine and draw. bit frustrated with the step-by-step instructions each of them are equally impressive in their Run time is 62 minutes. Although a great tool provided. Each step introduces quite a few fea- broad scope of various subjects, as well as the for artists, these DVDs would also make a nice tures to the drawing, which progresses quickly very step-by-step, easy-to-follow guidance to visual supplement to an anatomy course, espe- with following steps. For instance, Step 1 of allow you to achieve greater realism in your cially as you can really appreciate how the body drawing a circus elephant already includes a drawings. Each exercise begins with careful works through motions, which is hard to do in rough sketch of the head, body, face, and trunk. observation of the model (the artist's finished a still photo. - Jess Although this book was written for kids, some product in this case), and then a few sketched EACH DVD ...... 19.95 15 .50 people may not find it an easy starting point. lines of the basic shapes upon which you will 051678 Human Form Revealed 2nd Ed . 120 pgs. ~ Anh build your drawing. As the exercise progresses, 051679 Man in Motion 2nd Ed . 037095 ...... 12.95 9 75.

1060 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. ☼Adventures in Cartooning (2-AD) Blitz Cartooning Kit (3-AD) other skills relying on your own creativity. Your Learn the concepts of cartooning from a car- I’m not much of a doodler now, but in school beginning cartoonist will glean a lot from Bruce toon. When a princess is distraught because she all my notes and workbooks were covered with Blitz's twenty years of cartooning experience. cannot draw cartoons, an elf wants to help her. things I sketched while simultaneously giving Maybe your child will be the next Jim Davis or The elf leads a knight and his trusty horse to slay the teacher my undivided attention. This kit Bill Waterson! - elise the dragon and rescue the kidnapped princess. would have taken my doodles to the next level: 003994 ...... 19.95 13 .95 Throughout the journey, the elf teaches simple it includes everything you need to learn to draw drawing techniques. Elf also teaches concepts funny faces, wacky objects, and simple scenes. ☼Dynamite Video Drawing with Bruce Blitz such as: panels and how they show movement Included in the kit is a fun instruction book by (4-10) and progression; word bubbles showing words, Bruce Blitz that gives step-by-step directions on A professional cartoonist in your living room, ideas, and sounds; dotted lines meaning the how to draw heads, facial expressions, hair, giving your student a personal cartooning les- characters are inside something, and more. This bodies, accessories, animals, caricatures, and son! Wow! Bruce Blitz brings his calm and is definitely a fun and entertaining way to learn more. It is 56 pgs, pb. Also included is a pad easy approach to this pair of cartooning books about cartooning. ~ Alissa of drawing paper, tracing paper, a cartooning made for kids about ages 9-15. The book alone 034541 ...... 12.99 9 .95 marker, a pencil, a sharpener, and 5 “Insta- would be a great tutorial, but each has a DVD Cartooner” overlay sheets. These include facial demonstrating Bruce’s simple, deconstructed outlines, facial features, and various accesso- steps to creating animation. I drew a face as I ries that can be traced until students are ready was watching his video and it wasn’t half bad if to draw from scratch. Perfect for a kid who I do say so myself. Bruce recommends you start loves doodling, or as an introduction to simple out with a ream of copier paper, a regular old cartooning skills. All of the items and result- #2 pencil, a sharp black marker and a kneaded ing artwork can be stored in the reusable “Art eraser. You could certainly get by with a pencil Portfolio” that the kit comes in. ~Rachel and paper, but the other items will add to the 029066 ...... 15.95 11 .75 professional look of your art. Cartooning Basics covers how to draw different head shapes, Blitz Ultimate Cartooning Kit (3-AD) heads from various angles, and adding cartoon ☼Comic Sketch Book (2-9) Aspiring cartoonists, get ready to draw! This effects like motion lines, sweat, and puffs of I fell in love with this sketch book the minute is more than a book…it's a complete kit with smoke. Bruce shows you how to take a realistic I saw it! It’s the perfect solution for kids who everything you need to start drawing cartoons sketch and make it into a cartoon. You even want to draw comics, but could use a little right now! Cartoonist Bruce Blitz created this kit learn how to make doodle cartoons out of num- assistance with the formatting. You get a stan- with you in mind. The highlight of the kit is the bers and letters. The video and book contain dard top-spiral sketchbook with 40 heavyweight Re-Tooner™ Stand. This is a specially designed the same information, just in different formats. pages – plus a few essentials for creating some drawing stand that allows you to practice draw- Heroes and Villains is for the student who impressive comics. If you flip it open, you’ll ing your own zany cartoon characters over and already loves to doodle and draw faces and is see the first few pages are a little different; over again. There are fifty Re-Tooner™ boards ready to bring his or her ideas to life on paper. there are four pages of cardstock stencils (three which slip into the stand that guide you through Bruce recommends adding colored pencils, with different-size “panels” for formatting and practicing your cartooning skills. After you slip a straight edge, and sharp-tipped black and one with a variety of speech balloons, thought one of the two erasable clear-plastic sheets over colored markers for this book. Students begin bubbles, and a few spiky shapes just waiting the board you can begin to practice your draw- shading geometric shapes which will later for a “POW!” or a “KABAM!” Just pop out the ing using the double-tipped, dry-erase, black become buildings, planets and robots. Lots of stencils, grab your pencils and you’re ready to marker that is also included. When you are time is spent on facial expressions, body pro- bring those sketchbook pages to life with your done, simply erase your artwork using the wipe- portions, and perspective work. Students then own league of superhumans! – Jess away cloth and keep practicing, or move onto a tackle lettering and ballooning techniques to 051718 ...... 5.99 4 .75 new lesson. A 56-page, paperback cartooning show dialogue. book is also included to walk you through your Ultimately your student will learn art skills to ☼How To Draw Cartoons! Kit (3-AD) lessons and serve as a reference. You'll begin create their own original cartoons. In fact, this Start simple cartooning with this all-in-one kit. working on the shape of cartoon heads and facial could be an element in a unit study on market- Two booklets, that can also be drawn in, teach features. Then you'll move on to turning heads ing or even modern art. 56 pgs each, hc w/ simple “How to Draw Cartoons!” and “How to to face different directions (can be tricky!). The DVD. ~ Sara Draw Cartoon Perspective!” techniques. These next lesson practices facial accessories such as 036861 Drawing Basics . . . 12.95 9 50. techniques are simple, using common shapes mustaches, glasses, and hats. Now you're ready 036871 Heroes & Villains . . 12.95 9 50. or progression, and can be used by younger to work on expressions like angry, embarrassed, children as well as adults. Kit includes 3 draw- nervous, sleeping, or scared. Then bring inani- ing pencils, 8 colored pencils, an eraser, and mate objects to life by giving them faces and sharpener. Practice drawing in the booklets or expressions (very fun!). If you're ready, you'll on the included paper. ~ Alissa begin working on sketching cartoon bodies and 033285 ...... 14.99 12 .25 clothing. Then you'll work on hand and feet positions. Next, put cartoons in motion as they ☼How To Draw Cartoons Flip Books! (3-AD) walk, dance, and run. Actions continue to get Cartoons are all over the place, from the obvi- more difficult as you have your cartoons skate- ous (newspapers and comic books) to advertise- boarding, surfing, playing sports, and rowing a ments and signs. With a little help from this kit, boat. Of course, you need to practice body lan- you can start drawing your own! This set comes guage, too! And what cartoon lesson would be with two cartoon books designed to start the complete without spending some time drawing Art for Kids: Comic Strips (4-8) novice down the right track of cartooning. “How cartoon animals? Dogs, cats, lions, giraffes, sea 053718 ...... 9.95 7 75. to draw Cartoon Stories” focuses on storytelling, lions, camels, and horses can be drawn to cre- while “How to draw Cartoon Animation” teach- ate your own cartoon zoo! Lastly, Bruce gives ☼Making Comics (8-AD) es animating objects and characters, including you tips on creating your own "alphabetoons," Everyone has his own style of storytelling and stretching and exaggerating. The kit comes with letters and numbers transformed into finished his own style of art. Combine the two and you all the tools needed to begin: colored and black cartoons. The Re-Tooner™ boards only allow have comics. Even graphic novels or foreign pencils used for different purposes (shading or you to practice some of the skills in the book, manga books are really just different types of outlining), an eraser, and a pencil sharpener. so I recommend flipping over one of the boards comics. To improve your abilities, take some 033274 ...... 14.99 12 .25 to expose its blank white side and practicing the advice from the always enter- (continued...)

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1061 taining Scott McCloud, the creator of Zots, a EACH BOOK (except noted) . .12.95 9 .50 Doodles at Dinner Placemats (1-4) 1980’s nationally syndicated comic strip. This 045129 Beautiful Doodles Take your doodles on the go with this set of book immediately grabs your attention with an 053307 ☼Boys’ World 36 tear-off placemats. Each placemat features a incredibly fascinating style. Appropriately, Scott Monsters, machines, explorers, and more. doodle with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instruc- has written the book in comic book format. 045130 Do You Doodle? tions so you can draw cassowaries, goannas, He breaks down what comics are by discuss- 047055 Doodle Dolls kudos, and iiwis. Fun facts about the animals ing pictures and stories, then honing in on the 048790 Doodle Farm . . . . .7.95 5 .95 are included at the bottom of each 9" x 12 1/2" more advanced aspects of comic-making. One 053314 ☼Doodle Zoo . . . . .7.95 5 .95 placemat. great example of the depth of this book is his 053308 ☼Dream House 043499 ...... 10.99 8 50. explanation of facial features; he discusses Decorate the interior of your dream home, “simple” facial features (features like water room by room. ☼Please Pass the Doodles (1-AD) droplets around the face, simulating anxiety) to 001809 Designer Doodles This doodle activity book serves so many “real” facial features (someone with a wrinkled Budding fashion designers will love this purposes – provides step-by-step instruction on forehead, wide eyes, and an open mouth, show- variation, which allows them to “dress” how to doodle animals, keeps the kids enter- ing anxiety). With this basic understanding, he fashion models by coloring, designing, and tained before mealtimes, imparts useful advice goes on to show how you can combine both finishing outfits. on table manners, and offers fun facts about tactics into one facial expression. By discuss- 053311 ☼Once Upon a Doodle animal eating habits! Authored and illustrated ing drawing, storytelling, and even technical Inspired by favorite childhood fairy tales. by Deborah Zemke, this book consists of 36 tips “inside” the book (he draws himself in as a 047054 Oodles of Doodles tear-off, doodle-on placemats and measures character), and using a conversational, humor- approximately 9” x 12.5”. ~ Anh ous approach, you feel like the author is talk- 051798 ...... 10.99 8 50. ing directly to you. Through funny illustrations fitting with the topic at hand, you’ll begin to ☼Doodle Bug! (3-8) understand what it truly means to be a comic Join Doodle Bug as he leads you across page writer. At the end, you’ll begin to feel like you after page of fun doodle projects. Hundreds actually know just about everything to do with of doodle prompts are included, with simple comics- and maybe even start writing one your- cartoon illustrations ready for you to color, self. 264 pgs, sc. ~ Stephen embellish, and use as the beginning of different 052736 ...... 22.99 14 .95 scenes. Some examples of the projects include: creating a rug pattern, finishing a house, build- Drawing - Doodling / Fingerprint Art ing a bridge, drawing on grids, and doodling your own secret agent license. Spiral hc. ~ Lisa ☼Doodles Activity Cards (ages 4+) 030004 ...... 9.99 8 25. Doodle fans will appreciate these write-and- wipe activity cards, which allow unlimited ☼Creative Doodling & Beyond (4-AD) doodling and re-doodling! Each set includes 50 What to Doodle? (1-AD) Love to doodle, but not sure how to improve 4” x 6” double-sided cards, with each side con- Each of these books contains a collection of your skills? This book provides basic instruction taining a colorful scene and unfinished drawings; it’s up to you as the artist on how to doodle. It begins with ideas for what doodle instructions. Simple to put on the finishing touches and complete to doodle and how to spark your creativity. enough for young children, the picture! Design a baseball player’s uniform, Once you practice a variety of borders, flow- the activities offer a variety of decorate a butterfly’s wings, or show us what ers, and letters, you’ll be ready to attempt 1 of doodling challenges, includ- the draft horse is hard at work pulling. -Enh the 9 crafty art projects included in the book. ing dot-to-dots, patterns, EACH BOOK ...... 5.99 4 .95 Whether you’re creating your own doodled finish-the-pictures, creating 012299 All Sorts of Sports! gift wrap or embellishing a favorite photo with drawings from shapes, and 012316 Amazing Animals! doodles, the step-by-step instructions and color- more. A dry-erase marker is 051078 ☼Best Friends Forever! ful photographs will help guide you. 144 pgs. included. ~ Lisa 047305 Dinosaurs! ~ Anh EACH SET ...... 9.99 7 .75 017128 Fantastic Fantasy! 053048 ...... 19.95 13 .25 031725 Animal 047306 Girl Stuff! 031827 Travel 051079 ☼In the Garden Anti-Coloring Books (1-AD) 051080 ☼Super Heroes Anti-coloring books are Doodle On! Christmas Doodles (ages 5-9) 044088 Things That Go! not coloring books, but Decorate a Christmas tree, design your own creating books. Devised Christmas wrapping paper, dress up your own ☼What to Doodle? Little Activity Books (1-AD) by artist and art teacher Frosty the Snowman, write your letter to Santa, These miniature versions of the What to Susan Striker, these con- hang stockings along the mantel, place pas- Doodle? books contain over 60 drawings to tain “picture starters” to sengers on the Santa Express, and much, much complete and color. Prompts on each page get those creative juices more! This book provides the basic doodle encourage children to draw, color, and use their flowing. Ever wanted to ideas and activities; you just need to add some imaginations. ~ Alissa illustrate your best dream, creativity and imagination to create your own EACH BOOK ...... 1.50 1 .30 or design a shopping bag winter wonderland. 78 pgs. 050580 ☼At the Aquarium) for the fanciest store in 033943 ...... 7.99 6 .50 031606 At the Zoo the world? Well, here’s your chance! A truly 031620 Everyday innovative series, these “draw-from-your-imag- Doodles Drawing Books (1-AD) 031622 My Friends ination” books spark the creative impulses in These books encourage kids to let their imagi- children with suggestive captions and leading nations run wild and get their creative juices ☼What to Doodle? Kit (1-AD) questions. Great and thought-provoking art flowing. Filled with 100+ creative drawing Doodle to your heart’s content with this fun projects - and all you need is a pencil, crayons, prompts, kids are asked to complete a simple 3-book collection. This kit includes the follow- and your imagination! illustration with prompts such as “set the table,” ing What to Doodle? titles plus a jumbo drawing EACH BOOK (excpt . noted) . . 13.99 10 .25 “make a traffic jam,” or “who’s in the park.” pencil: When I Grow Up, Everything Jr., and At 007824 Anti-Coloring Book 14.99 10 .50 The doodle “starters” are simplistic in nature but the Zoo Little Activity Book. ~ Anh 020318 Second certainly do a great job of encouraging kids to 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 020319 Third doodle to their hearts’ desire. -Enh 017151 ...... 9.99 8 .25 008370 Fourth

1062 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Ed Emberley's Fingerprint Drawing Bk (PK-3) thing from filling up colorful scenes to playing Fingerprint Fabulous (3-AD) I had never really considered fingerprint art tic-tac-toe to simple math fun (like adding 3 This fingerprint art book is just for girls! After until I was reviewing products this year. Now Printoons to a page). a quick intro to get artists going, the pages I'm hooked; fingerprint art is so adorable! Learn Story Book Activity Kits are another option. introduce fun fingerprint art projects like bugs, how to make the cutest little characters ever These kits include an ink pad with 6 different flowers, puppies and kittens, fashion design, with fingerprint stamping and a few simple colors and a 24-page, blank, paper story book princesses, cheerleaders and more. After show- drawn lines. Make birds, animals, insects, that measures 7”x 8”. Simple text tells a story at ing how to complete the objects, the facing people of different occupations, transportation, the bottom of the pages and artists can fill in the page sets the stage for you to fill in the scenery and so much more. Everyone has artistic talent, colorful scenes with Printoons to illustrate the with your creations. Four tear-out postcards are right at their fingertips! ~ Megan story. They’ll create a storybook with their own included so you can send some of your unique 021450 ...... 7.99 5 .95 little fingerprint characters that will be treasured artwork to friends and family. All of this is for years. contained in a 40-page spiral bound book with Ed Emberley's Great Thumbprint Drawing There is also an Activity Pad available. It is 3 ink pads (pink, purple and green), a black Book (PK-3) like Play Packs, but upgraded! It includes an ink marker, glitter glue and sequins. ~ Megan This is a cute drawing book that anyone can pad with 6 different colors, and larger, colorful 046941 ...... 14.95 10 .50 use. Really, it's that easy, and the results look activity pages for more action (some standard so good and creative. All you really need is 8.5”x 11” sheets and some super large 11” x Drawing - Colored Pencil your thumb, a stamp pad, and a pen. The 17” sheets) so you can do the same (but more) author then shows you pages and pages of ani- of the activities in the Play Packs like tic-tac-toe mals, people, and other things you can make and decorating scenes, but there are also addi- Color by Number Sets (3-8) simply with your thumbprint and a few simple tional activities like creating greeting cards and Create your own masterpiece with colored lines. Each page shows steps to making the developing a memory match game. pencils and the help of a color-by-number chart. drawings, making it simple enough for even the EACH ACTIVITY PAD . . . . . 9.99 2 .75 Each set contains a 9” x 12” printed board with very young. Includes pictures of people with 010395 Pirate a white background and black outline of the various expressions, actions, occupations, and EACH PLAY PACK ...... 4.99 1 .95 design to color. Also included are a set of 12 hats, lots of animals, flowers, multi-thumbprint 010397 Circus 010415 Pirate colored pencils, a pencil sharpener, a numbered creatures and other fun variations. You'll be 010400 Dinosaur 010429 Under the Sea chart, and a full-color reference picture. Simply able to make a pirate, cowgirl, doctor, man EACH STORYBOOK KIT . . . . 6.99 1 .95 match each pencil color to the numbered guide with a turban, caterpillar, lion, frog, spider, 010520 Sports and color your picture by following the numbers mouse, and tons more. And after a little bit 010556 Under the Sea on the chart. ~ Lisa of practice, you'll be ready to make your own EACH SET ...... 6.59 5 75. original thumbprint drawings! These are great 047157 Animal Pals little personalized drawings to put on gift tags, 047158 Blue Ribbon Pony cards, and anything else. - Melissa 047160 Dolphins in the Sea 021451 ...... 7.99 5 .95 047161 Kitty in Flowers

Ed Emberley's Complete FunPrint Drawing ☼Basic Colored Pencil Techniques (7-AD) Book (PK-3) Here is a book This book combines the delightful projects your serious artist will of Ed Emberley's Great Thumbprint Drawing appreciate. Big, beau- Book and Fingerprint Drawing Book all in one. tiful, color drawings Although the content of the book is literally Draw Thumb ______are inspiring to look the same as those found in its components, the Another keeper from Klutz! This cute little at, but this book is not compilation does not provide the introductory book is so much fun. It shows you how to cre- just a pretty face. Bet advice/suggestion pages as the individual books ate easy to make, adorable artwork. Everything Borgeson talks about do. Instead, the book quickly jumps into the you need is provided: a little stamp pad for your tools and products she projects themselves. Don't let this deter you thumb printing, a small marker for detail work, likes for certain effects from considering this book though. Although step-by-step instructions for creating thumb in her drawings. Her the advice pages are helpful, fingerprint art is images, and spaces in the book for your cre- style is very bright and simple enough to pick up on your own. Follow ations (or use regular paper to keep your book life-like and she uses a wide variety of subjects the step by step instructions to make various clean). Everyone can be an original artist, since from animals to flowers, indoors and out. She animals, people, objects, etc or experiment with no two thumb prints are the same! ~ Megan explains how to layer and lift colors and even your own fingerprint drawings. ~ Enh CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. how to add other media. It really is a lovely 027927 ...... 11.99 8 .50 EACH BOOK ...... 6.95 6 .50 book just to read or to guide your advancing 019496 Animals 019498 Things artist. 125 pgs, pb. ~ Sara ☼Printoons (K-7) 019497 People 017341 ...... 17.99 12 .95 Kids love drawing cartoons, but if you’re look- ing for something with a bit more flair, check Most Amazing Thumb Doodles Book in the Calligraphy & Lettering out Printoons! Not everyone has artistic talent, History of the Civilized World (3-AD) but Printoons use something everybody does Anyone can be artistic, anyone can create… have (fingerprints!) to make creations. Mini ink with this book! All the supplies that you need Lettering in Crazy Cool Quirky Style (3-AD) pads and a marker are included in every set, are right at your fingertips – literally! This book Inspire fun use of the good old pencil and along with instructions on how to use your takes you through the tips and tricks of finger pen with this great set from Klutz. In an enjoy- prints and add a few squiggles with the marker and thumb print art, gives you some practice able format, the book teaches how to write in to create lots of fun characters and objects. It’s getting the hang of it and then presents you with 10 different wild and wacky lettering styles. more controlled than free-style drawing and a variety of activities and doodle pages. Practice Easily learn how to write in Robot-O, Mix Up, kids will enjoy creating with their fingerprints. underwater creatures, circus performers, insects Bubbly, and more! The book is hardcover and Different sets and themes are available, all of and flowers, monkeys, farm animals, dragons, spiral-bound with a pouch holding eight double- which are very entertaining. princes and princesses and much more. Play fun pointed colored pencils, four marker pens, a Play Packs are the simplest option –they games like tic-tac-toe (with your toes!) and four- sharpener, and more. Five plastic stencil pages include 12 small (6.5” x 5”) activity pages and square! Includes 39-page spiral bound book, 4 are also included so you can trace the letters an ink pad with 3 different colors. The pages ink pads and a black marker. ~ Megan you are drawing. prompt users to create Printoons to do every- 046640 ...... 14.95 10 .50 039097 ...... 18.95 13 .25

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1063 How to Draw Lettering (Usborne Young Artist) ing their skills, like drawing a picture of a sunny ics while the book format (4-AD) day, practicing lettering with colored pencils contains 47 smaller, more This inexpen- and thinking of interesting vocabulary. Drawing specific lessons. Because sive reference lessons follow, with several lines for the student of the format and struc- is packed full to write something that complements their ture of the DVD course, of project ideas drawing. The last half of the book is designed it would work well as a and background for them to use as an art journal. These pages shorter course for use with material about feature a blank space for the date, a block multiple children or as many types of of lines to write on, a vocabulary word with a family, and the visual lettering. The definition, and a large white space for them to demonstrations would be book begins by draw. A small picture of the book’s “mascot,” helpful for students (and introducing stu- Can-Do the dog often appears as well. With the parents!) that have not had dents to lettering emphasis on drawing and lettering, you won’t much experience drawing. Each lesson covers techniques, including spacing tips, hints for need much in the way of art materials here, just some specifics about what to write and how to keeping even heights/widths, and information a good set of colored pencils (the book recom- maintain the journal, along with several drawing about pencils and italic pens. The rest of the mends Prismacolor) and an extra fine marker assignments that fit a specific topical theme. In book focuses on different lettering styles, such pen. 120 pgs, spiral-bound. – Jess the first lesson, viewers get an introduction to as Gothic Script, comic strip lettering, “graf- 045466 ...... 10 .95 keeping a nature journal and will learn what to fiti” styles, magazine and newspaper fonts, and write, where to draw, and how to mix colors and italic. Each style is explained in detail, with ☼Nature Drawing & Journaling (3-AD) draw flowers. Lessons 2-6 are centered around instructions for creating that style and examples If you can train yourself in the habit, keep- drawing trees, landscapes, the four seasons (and of its usage in ancient or modern times. Plenty ing a nature journal offers not only the oppor- the color wheel), insects/butterflies/birds, and of hands-on project ideas are included through- tunity to continually hone artistic skills, but “treasures in nature” (pine cones, acorns, etc.), out the book: poster projects, creating magazine also provides ample opportunities to enjoy the respectively. Each lesson discusses the writing and newspaper layouts, fabric art (lettering on outdoors, develop a deeper appreciation for portion of the journal a bit, then turns to drawing t-shirts and banners), making a printing block, nature, enhance penmanship and writing abili- exercises, which Mr. Stebbing demonstrates on- and more. Like all Usborne books, colorful ties and become a precious keepsake for years camera. Recommended supplies include a hard- illustrations enhance every page and provide to come. This guide takes students lesson-by- bound, unlined sketchbook, a set of 12 colored inspiration for creativity. The back of the book lesson through developing their own nature pencils, black pens (different sizes for drawing contains four reference lettering charts, ideal for journal and building the skills they’ll need to and writing), water-soluble markers, a brush to tracing or copying: Roman, Gothic, Italic, and capture examples of nature’s beauty. Created blend markers like watercolor, glossy paper for Art Nouveau. Index included. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa by Barry Stebbing, author of the How Great marker drawing, a small drawing board (option- 000413 ...... 5.99 4 .95 Thou Art courses, these lessons are formatted al) and small drawing pad (optional). – Jess similarly with short, easy-to-read lessons and a 033908 ...... 29.95 26 .95 The Art of Calligraphy (7-AD) related assignment. There are 47 lessons total, Calligraphy means "beautiful writing" and this the first segment focusing on assignments that Student’s Guide to Keeping an Art Journal craft box set will help you discover this beautiful can be done in the classroom, and later assign- (7-AD) art form. This set is perfect for a creative indi- ments which students will get to head outdoors Barry Stebbing is a firm believer in keeping vidual who would like to get everything needed to do. Lessons include designing the journal an art journal. After all, if aspiring writers to start learning calligraphy. The pack comes cover; learning how to appropriately frame are encouraged to keep up a journaling habit, complete with a hardcover instruction book, a the page; creating various tones in green and how much more valuable is it to artists as an Chinese paintbrush, pen holder and nibs, ink brown, and drawing specific objects or scenes opportunity to sketch, write, and practice new reservoirs, three small bottles of black ink, and such as onions, vines or tree trunks, landscapes, techniques? This helpful companion offers metallic foils. The 64-page, full-color book pro- night scenes, farm animals, feathers, insects and encouragement and advice to young artists as vides an introduction to the European style of much more. The lessons are illustrated with they begin and develop their own art journals. calligraphy in a very thorough and concise man- a variety of related drawings (both color and In the beginning of the book, Barry gives stu- ner. You will learn how to use the equipment black-and-white) by Barry, some of which serve dents plenty of reasons to journal, along with provided and how to master basic techniques. as examples to copy, and others to provide tips on how this book will complement other Six different styles of the alphabet are displayed inspiration or examples for students’ own draw- How Great Thou Art instruction books. He also for use in the many suggested projects. Learning ing. The last piece of the book provides several offers instruction on getting started, including fine penmanship has never been so much fun! blank journal pages with lines, a space for an how often to journal, how to write descrip- ~ elise inspiring quote and blank areas for drawing. tive entries that complement the sketches, and 033144 ...... 29.99 19 .95 You’ll need a few specific supplies to complete more. The remainder of the book is broken up the lessons, including a hardbound journal, a to focus on the parts of the art journal, including Calligraphy Kit (Walter Foster) (7-AD) legal pad, a rubber band, colored pencils, a penmanship, format, recommended art materi- Please see Handwriting - Calligraphy section drawing pen, a writing pen, glue stick, tape, als, drawing basics, and using pen and ink and for full description of this item. washable markers, a #6 watercolor brush (to colored pencils. In each section, exercises are 024014 ...... 19.99 11 .95 use with the markers) and semi-gloss paper. included to build both art and writing skills and Especially if you’re not already emphasizing art get artists comfortable drawing different subjects Art Journaling in your curriculum, a course in nature journal- in pencil, pen, or other mediums. Advice, Also see our Science/Nature section for ing can provide your students a rewarding, encouragement, quotes, and examples of the nature journals and related resources. creative tie-in to your science, English or even author’s and other artists’ journals are sprinkled handwriting program – and get them outdoors throughout, giving the book a leisurely feel Children’s ART Journal (1-5) to enjoy that sunshine! – Jess instead of a series of assignments. Designed to Keeping an art journal isn’t just an activity for 050101 ...... 24.95 20 .75 be an art journaling guide, this is not a complete older kids! Younger children can also benefit instructional book, but it can easily be used from the activity of regular drawing and writing ☼Nature Drawing and Journaling with Barry alongside any How Great Thou Art materials, too. Like the Student’s Guide to Keeping an Art Stebbing DVD Set (3-AD) or even any other art program you are currently Journal, this is not an art course, but a guide to This set of three DVDs covers some similar using. And why not? The benefits are endless – learning how to keep an art journal, with some ground as the book course above, but offers you’re improving your writing and drawing skills art instruction mixed in. The first half of the some distinct differences. The set of DVDs while creating a memento you and others will book introduces children to an art journal, and provides six lessons (each approximately an enjoy looking back on for years to come! – Jess provides simple exercises for them to start build- hour long) which focus on specific drawing top- 007597 ...... 10 .95

1064 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Stenciling projects looks very well thought out, as true works as well as the tools and materials he used. beginning painters start off simply and get to After spending some time with Van Gogh, you’ll Stencil Art (3-AD) know their tools before progressing to more be ready to try your hand at painting in his style. Stenciling is fun for everyone, even those who complex things. Secondly, the projects are Larry Withers demonstrates the process step- feel they have little artistic ability, and this Klutz nicely varied in subject. Some are landscapes, by-step, starting with the materials you’ll need, book will show you how stenciling truly can some are still life, and some are portraits. how to get started, how to mix the colors, how be an art. Everything you need to get started is Lastly, their advice on purchasing materials to apply the paint, and how to complete the here, including eight pigment ink pads, eight is sensible. They recommend a minimum of project and end up with a Van Gogh that might foam-tip dabbers, a black felt pen, and 4 pull- good-quality art supplies, starting off with only not fool an expert, but one that you can be out plastic sheets that contain 72 stencil shapes. a few brushes, paints, and something to paint proud of. To help you on your end, you’ll find There are several different techniques explained on. While they recommend purchasing the best several reference materials included, such as a in the 56-page book and blank practice pages materials your budget affords (no name brands full-color print of the “Sunflowers” painting and allow you to try them all out. With stencils of are specifically recommended), they advise you several helpful PDF files such as a color swatch basic shapes like squares, ovals, and teardrops, to only purchase what you need to begin. If chart, a printable version of the painting, a list as well as extra fun stencils of foliage, animals, actual painting classes aren’t an option for you, of materials needed and a transfer grid. Please insects, and more, you’ll be sure to have a good there is a lot to be learned from this course-in- note you will need to assemble some materials time putting together all kinds of fun scenes. a-book! Please note there are some studies of before you can begin, including a stretched Please note that the ink is permanent and will nude figures included among the many different canvas, oil paints, brushes, a pallet, and more. stain most fabric, so kids will have to be careful. subjects featured. 432 pgs, pb. – Jess Maybe you’ll enjoy copying this painting so 039098 ...... 19.95 13 .95 041699 ...... 24.95 16 .50 much you’ll make your own series of floral compositions to decorate your home… just like Painting Instructional - General ☼Barron’s Easel Series (9-AD) Van Gogh did! Run time is 66 minutes. – Jess Any budding Picasso or Cezanne would love a 051680 ...... 19.95 15 .50 Water Magic (PK-AD) chance to follow the simple steps in this book to Have you ever wanted to paint, but without produce their own masterpiece! The cardboard Painting - Acrylic spending half an hour gathering supplies, then easel appears when you slide, fold and flip the spending time to clean up afterwards? The pages. Even the cover adjusts to form the easel Water Magic board might just be your solution. (this took me a second to discover.) So clever! This kit-in-a-book features a fast-drying 9" x 12" The 8.5x8.5” size makes it easy to place on a board, a 24-page artists' guide with full-sized work surface as you paint away. You will have examples and ideas of objects to paint, a #8 to provide your own paper, paint and brushes round watercolor brush, and a #10 flat water- but you do get a very useful pull-out guide color brush. Just pull out the removable book, telling you what you will need for materials to fold the board up, pour yourself some water and complete the dozens of paintings in this book. start painting! Soon, the board dries, and you Students start out with basic techniques, work can start again! I wouldn’t recommend it for their way through seven simple exercises in col- true works of art because the results don’t stick ors and values (color saturation) and eventually around, but it’s perfect for everything from little are led step-by-step to produce their own works kids just playing around to people who are look- of art including a rose, a gold fish, and a stuffed ☼PaintWorks Paint-by-Number Sets (3-AD) ing for a temporary outlet for artistic ambitions. animal (in the watercolor version.). Nearly Paint-by-numbers aren’t just the next step Also a great way to practice strokes for Chinese every page has photograph-quality images of beyond a coloring book. They can be skill- brush painting. ~ Stephen the paintings in various stages of completion. building projects for beginner painters learning 006736 ...... 15.99 11 .95 The directions are in large print and do a nice how to mix and layer colors and shades to create job of explaining the various stages in the paint- a dynamic picture. These inexpensive kits each Art School: Complete Painter’s Course (7-AD) ing processes. If your student were to practice contain a sturdy printed board (with outlines If you are looking for a painting school in their basic skills and advance to the seven more and numbers in gray), a fine detail paintbrush, a book, this is it. This hefty volume includes complicated paintings in this book; you could and paint pots. Beginner Kits include 8” x 10” instruction in oil, acrylic and watercolor paint- make this an hour lesson, twice a week for boards and six paint pots, while Intermediate ing along with advice on purchasing materials about ten weeks. An especially patient or artistic Kits include a 9” x 12” board and eight paint and activities appropriate for beginners. The child could probably use this book at the middle pots. Even at the beginner level of these kits, the first section is on watercolor painting, and two school ages levels. 96pp, pb. ~ Sara pictures are fairly detailed in nature and require chapters are spent on an overview of watercolor 029979 Oils ...... 16.99 13 .75 a stable hand. Also, don’t let the small size of painting and a description of different materi- 030001 Watercolors . . . . 16.99 13 .75 the paint pots fool you - the paints are of good als. Starting in Chapter 3, students are invited quality and go a long way. - Enh to observe and try their own hand at techniques EACH BEGINNER SET . . . . . 6.99 6 50. such as washes, painting wet-in-wet and wet- EACH INTERMEDIATE SET . . . 8.79 7 50. in-dry, overlaying washes, diluting paint, and doing a graded wash before they start building Beginner Sets: up a simple picture using the techniques. This 002734 Dolphin Duo first picture uses only one color for simplicity, 002764 Pony and Mother while the next several projects introduce more 050777 Puppy and Soccer Ball colors and build slightly on the complexity of the picture. Each following watercolor chapter Intermediate Sets: introduces more specialized techniques, fol- 002726 Back Pack Buddies lowed by projects designed to use the new tech- 050773 Butterflies and Bamboo nique. The chapters on oil and acrylic painting ☼Paint Like Van Gogh DVD (9-AD) 050774 Curious Kitten progress in much the same way, by introducing As either a helpful project for learning to paint 050775 Hang On Kitty the medium and materials, and then letting the with oils or an impressive project to cap off a 050776 Hummingbird & Fuschias artist “play” with simple techniques before they study on Van Gogh and the Impressionists, this 002754 Pony and Kitten start worrying about “painting a picture.” There DVD walks the viewer through how to paint 050778 Sunlit Pals are several things that this painting instruction one of Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” compositions. 002771 Tropical Swim book does better than many others I’ve seen. Host Larry Withers spends some time initially 002774 Underwater Scene First of all, the progression in techniques and discussing van Gogh’s life, his style and his 002776 Wolf Among Birches

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1065 Painting - Watercolors then begin learning how to depict some classic 031061 Volume 4 - Greeting Cards subjects, including orchids, bamboo, pine trees, Four lessons: A mother’s and father’s day Watercoloring for the Artistically Undiscovered landscapes, insects and birds. Each of these is card, multi-use celebration card, thank you (3-AD) broken into parts, so they learn how to paint card, and holiday card. 57 min. Aptly titled volume by Klutz which encour- orchid leaves, then how to create the blooms. 030915 4-Volume Set . . . . 99.80 75 .95 ages all to take the “plunge” into watercolors. The book also encourages the student to prac- Authored and illustrated by Thacher Hurd, tice on newsprint, then transition to rice paper Sculpting noted children’s book illustrator, who inspires as they become more confident. Material-wise, even the most “undiscovered” talent through it’s pretty easy to get started here; you’ll just Let’s Model with Clay (PK-3) humorous instruction, wild colors and disarm- need black tempera paint, newsprint, bamboo Everything about this book is appealing to ing art work. The package is likewise designed brushes (or watercolor brushes with natural young sculptors (or would be sculptors!), from to spark the latent artist within: the wire-bound hair), and a few other household items. If your the durable board book format and bright cover book contains 48 pages of watercolor paper, 24 student is interested in learning more about this and pages to the simple steps used to make a pages of text packed with tips and techniques art form, this is the best resource I’ve seen to range of great-looking sculptures. Perhaps most from the author, and a permanently affixed six- learn the fundamentals in a non-intimidating appealing of all is the rainbow of ten small color box of professional quality Reeves water- way. 64 pgs, hc. – Jess included clay sticks enclosed in a plastic cover colors with a #5 watercolor brush. All you need 040133 ...... 16.95 13 .50 and visible through a peek-a-book window. to provide is a glass of water and your (as yet) Each spread of pages shows how to sculpt a dif- undiscovered talent. Chinese Brush Painting Kit (6-AD) ferent object in just four steps, with the first step 009647 ...... 19.95 13 .95 This kit contains a 32-page project book and showing all of the individual pieces needed. the supplies you need to get started with Chinese For example, the first object is a duckling. Step Complete Book of Watercolors in a Weekend Brush paint- one shows an orange beak, two orange feet, two (8-AD) ing. The project blue eyes, a yellow body, and a yellow head. You might think that as a beginner you book introduces Children mold the appropriate colors into the couldn’t possibly turn out a great looking water- the materials, shown shapes and then follow the steps to put color painting in just one weekend, but there explains how to them all together. Each step is accompanied are no gimmicks here. This book offers an handle the brush- by realistic and full-color pictures of the clay appealing introduction to watercolors for any es and provides shapes throughout assembly. While the fin- beginner who just wants to start painting with- basic strokes and ished sculptures are cute and recognizable, the out getting bogged down by long lists of materi- warm up exer- shapes used are very simplified for young hands. als and techniques. The book starts off with a cises in the first Besides the duckling, kids can follow the direc- brief introduction, providing students with infor- several pages, tions to make an octopus, train, caterpillar, mation on a few basic supplies – the authors before jumping snail, dinosaur, and flower as well as using the are believers in buying only the supplies you into more complex paintings. After this point, additional pictures (no instructions included, actually NEED, such as a few different colors each page or spread shows the student how to but the objects are clearly shown to show off of paint, some paper, and a handful of brushes. recreate a colorful Chinese brush painting such all the pieces needed) to make a car, boat, Then it’s on to the projects. There are twelve as a Tiger, a Goldfish, a Bird and Flowers, a airplane, cow, rabbit, butterfly, and fish. The projects in all, covering Land & Sky, Clouds Dragon, elegant Chinese landscapes and more. included clay is reusable, and my only qualm is & Sunsets, Water, Mountains & Lakes, Trees, Progressive stages of the paintings are shown that there is very little of each color provided. Buildings, Reflections, Winter Landscapes, and with explanations to help students master the Unless you purchase additional clay kids will Summer Landscapes. Each project is divided techniques and copy the example painting. only be able to make very small objects, which into Saturday exercises (where you learn and Supplies included are: two Chinese brushes, could be challenging for little hands. 18 pgs, practice basic techniques utilized in the project) an ink stick and stone, watercolor paper, seven hc. – Melissa and a Sunday painting (where you recreate an watercolor paints, and a mixing ceramic palette. 005068 ...... 8.95 6 95. attractive painting yourself). Both the exercises 024015 ...... 19.99 12 .95 and the paintings are broken down into simple, Beginner’s Guide to Polymer Clay (PK-AD) step-by-step instructions accompanied by full Collage 051771 ...... 4.99 3 75. color illustrations. After completing all twelve projects (which can be done in just twelve ☼Collage Art for Kids DVDs (1-AD) ☼Modeling Clay Animals (1-7) weekends, of course!) you’ll be ready to strike Less expensive than art lessons, Donna Hugh Step-by-step instructions with cartoon depic- out on your own. 192 pgs, spiral. – Melissa introduces students to the art of collage in these tions, followed by a photograph of the finished 021237 ...... 24.99 17 .95 DVDs. The projects are easy enough for the clay animal allow youngsters to make their own youngest of students, while they can be made clay animals. Basic information is given about Painting - Chinese Brush into more difficult projects for older ones. shapes and tricks of the trade, followed by the While each DVD can stand on its own, the directions on how to make over 50 creatures. ☼Chinese Brush Painting (2-AD) instructor does reference earlier classes. A great Children will be able to do the majority of Chinese brush painting and calligraphy are way to learn about texture, color, and composi- the creating, possibly needing help with more such a unique and appealing art form, but it is tion, these videos could serve as numerous art intricate features or use of toothpicks to connect difficult to find a good introductory book that lessons and can be built upon for further study. pieces. 96 pgs, pb. ~ Alissa is designed for a young person or true begin- ~ Alissa 030036 ...... 10.99 8 95. ner. This one is the best I’ve seen yet, written EACH INDIVIDUAL DVD . . . 24.95 19 .95 for children ages 7 and up and recommending 030972 Volume 1 - Paper Incredible Clay Sculpture & Sketch Book (2-8) only basic supplies. In fact, the book recom- Three lessons: the basics of color and tex- Learn to sculpt like a pro with this kit that mends starting with tempera paint, not ink, ture, torn paper, and tissue paper. 57 min. includes all the directions and supplies you while you learn the basic brushstrokes! The 030977 Volume 2 -Texture & Theme need to create mini-sculptures. The book gives lessons and exercises emphasize fundamentals, Two lessons: use of texture through collect- a brief history of clay, shows how to mix colors, starting with how to hold the brush properly, ing items of interest and theme collage by and details tricks, techniques, and the sculpt- then how to make basic brushstrokes, including using one theme and creating around that ing process. Then, six sections show how to the dragged dot, the bone stroke and the verti- theme. 36 min. sculpt animals, vehicles, architecture and silly cal hook. Students apply these strokes to some 031001 Volume 3 - Mixed Media structures, food, portraits, and landscapes. Each calligraphy characters, including numbers and Two lessons: mixed media including water section features a few blank pages so students plant names, “orchid” and “bamboo.” After color paints and an example of mixed can sketch the objects they plan to sculpt before getting a handle on the brushstrokes, students media. 43 min. beginning. With full-color illustrations, the book

1066 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. shows how to sculpt individual pieces and then interpretations here and some fun examples of they’ll be taking great pictures of your family, put them together to form the objects. The fairy furniture, fairy boats, and fairy yards too. their friends, and pets! 96 pgs, pb. – elise spiral-bound book is attached to the hardback Lovely and full of possibilities, we were enchant- 039893 ...... 9.95 7 75. binding of the kit, which also holds a sketch- ed with this unique book and have to credit it ing pencil and 12 colorful clay sticks (different with our inspiration for the 2010 Christmas cata- Photography Unit Study (4+) shades of red, yellow, green, and blue, with log cover, creating a “fairy house” nativity scene. Now you don’t have to be an expert to help white and black). The clay sticks are small, It was such a fun and rewarding project to not your budding photographer get the most out measuring 2.5” long and .5” wide, so you’ll only find the perfect materials, but also to use of his camera! In her typical thorough and either make fairly small sculptures or you’ll need them in such a special way! 54 pgs, hc. – Jess organized style, Kym Wright (author of the more clay to make all the ideas in the book. 033937 ...... 14.95 11 .50 Birds, Botany, and Microscope Adventures With hundreds of fun creation ideas, sketching units - see Science section) has provided just pages, and clay stored right in the book, this is Photography / Videography the thing. This course doesn't delve too deeply great for beginning sculptures. Pages are glossy into the technical aspects of cameras or film and durable; clay is reusable. 70 pgs. ~ Rachel Picture This! (Kids Can Do It) (3-6) developing, but focuses more on the art of pho- 038122 ...... 20.00 16 .50 If you have a kid who loves photography, this tography. Students will need to have a camera book might be a good idea. This book will and be familiar with its basic operation and Clay Play Kits (Art Lab) (2-AD) introduce your child to some of the basics of features before beginning the unit. They will When you open these kits, one thing especially photography. It doesn’t really get into the “sci- also need film, a 3-ring notebook for creating pops out….the poseable skeletons. They’re ence” of photography or even very in depth with their coursework book, and a few other materi- cool, but they look a little out of place in a the “artistic” part of photography, but what this als (all listed right up front for easy planning). sculpting kit. Then you realize the skeletons book does do well is that it gets your kids out Topics included in the study are: Camera are to form the base of your sculpture. Each taking pictures! All you need to provide your Types; Camera Parts; Digital Cameras; Lenses; kit comes with an animal-shaped armature, an child with is a “point-and-shoot” 35mm camera Film; Composition; Lighting; Point of View assortment of clay colors, and a fold-out activ- and a few roles of film. Of course, if your fam- and Angles; Photographing People; Landscape ity booklet that shows you how to make the ily has a digital camera, that will work as well. Pictures; Patterns and Waterfront; Metropolitan animals. Then, think outside the box to make After a brief introduction on how to use their Areas; Action Shots; Photographing Animals; an amazing creature! I’ve come to respect Art camera, this book outlines some fun projects Special Effects; Displaying Your Pictures; Using Lab very much since using some of their well that will lead your child through several differ- the Skill; Clubs, Organizations, Contests. Each put together and thought out products, and this ent photography elements such as taking action topic is broken into one or several lessons. kit is no exception. Just two things I have to photos, working with light and shadows, taking Kym’s Konstruction Kit supplies you with daily warn you about. Do NOT use wax paper, and portraits of people, experimenting with points of lesson plans for these, but leaves you the flex- do NOT press too hard on the paper cut-outs, view, and even creating optical illusions! There ibility of changing or rearranging as you see fit. because the clay will become stuck to both of are also several fun “make-it” projects that show Several of the lessons include direction to read these items and become a nightmare to pull off. your child how to create their own matte frame, about a particular topic. For these, Kym has And, you might want to buy a little more clay. star nameplate, photo journal, picture puzzle, supplied a book list in the back, but you’ll have Not that there isn’t enough, but if you want to and other photo crafts to creatively display their to make a trip to the library and make sure you use some more original colors for your creation photos. This 40 page, paperback book is full have reference books that address these topics (like a blue tiger!), you're out of luck because of colorful illustrations, great photo examples, on hand when you need them. 80 pgs, pb. each kit comes with the normal colors for that tips, and instructions. Ideally, this book is best 004754 ...... 14.95 12 .25 animal. The armatures that seemed strange at for young photographers who just need a little first are now recognizable as an elephant, a direction to get them started in photography. If Digital Photography: Top 100 Simplified Tips horse, a lion, a tiger, a dinosaur and a lizard. they are still interested in photography after they and Tricks 4th Edition (6-AD) I had great fun with these, and I hope you will complete these projects, then I would suggest 053513 ...... 24.99 18 .95 also find the joy that is sculpture. - Janine you begin teaching them about the science and EACH KIT ...... 6.99 5 .75 artistic side of photography! Who knows where Tricky Video – Complete Guide to Making 049821 Elephant 049824 Lizard this skill will take them? – elise Movie Magic (4-AD) 049822 Horse 049825 T . Rex 032607 ...... 5.95 5 .50 Growing up, my brother David loved shooting 049823 Lion 049826 Tiger short movies and making all kinds of videos. He Kids’ Guide to Digital Photography (3-6) should have had this Klutz book, which gives ☼Fairy Houses… Everywhere! (2-AD) Kids love picture taking, and nothing is more kids tips on how to film and edit various tricky Part nature project, part sculpture, creating fairy fun than an auto focusing, expensive, fragile shots. A few tips on how to use the computer to houses is a sort of niche hobby that has gained digital camera. Well, don’t just hand your edit and add sound effects are included, but for popularity thanks in part to this book. Basically, camera off to them and hope they don’t break the most part, the book focuses on just using a it’s taking natural it – take time to educate them on using it! This camera (camera not included!). Using full-color objects (pine cones, great book for kids will help you make the most photographs and detailed text, the book explains nutshells, leaves, of this learning opportunity. Chapter one covers how to use angles, zoom shots, and other shoot- stones, berries, sea- the digital basics, while chapter two helps kids ing tactics to make cool looking scenes. You’ll shells, grasses, flow- learn what all the buttons on the camera do. shoot things like fight scenes, fruit singing little ers, etc.) and build- Then chapter three will give your kids tips on ditties, a giant holding a person in their hand, ing a whimsical, taking great pictures, chapter four teaches them someone slipping on a banana, various magic miniature outdoor how to download the pictures to your com- tricks, and many stop motion clips like someone dwelling for any sort puter and use photo software (none included) to extending an arm several feet to grab a bottle, of tiny inhabitants touch them up. Chapter five introduces kids to a bunch of action figures dancing, and much you can imagine. I the internet and how to create their own photo more. 23 fun tricks to film are included in the would expect that countless pioneer children web page. Chapter six helps you find the best book, along with additional basic tips on how engaged in similar sorts of activities, particularly method for printing your photos. Lastly, chapter to shoot and edit quality video. Klutz shot the if they didn’t have dolls of their own! Inviting seven contains lots of fun ideas and projects activities themselves, and you can find them on for young and old alike, Fairy Houses is a nearly for your children to try. Each chapter is full of their website to compare your finished videos wordless picture book filled with large, full-color full-color photographs showing examples of the to. The spiral-bound book is 60 pgs, pb. By photos of beautiful fairy houses, built with a techniques, and the tips and project instructions John Cassidy and Nicholas Berger, this is a good variety of materials and created in a variety of set- are presented in a manner that is clear and book to teach kids the basics of shooting video tings, from gardens to pieces of driftwood – even concise. Before you know it, your kids will and will provide hours of fun. ~Rachel in hollowed-out gourds! There are many unique know more about your camera than you do, and 004446 ...... 19.95 13 .95

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1067 Animation Drafting / Architecture volume “bridges the gap” between Complete- A-Sketch Vol. 3 and Practical Drafting, by Flip Book Kits (K-7) Creating Line Designs (K-9) teaching advanced technical sketching and EACH KIT ...... 12.95 10 .50 Okay, so you also introducing drafting concepts and CAD. It 054125 Animals (Frog, Butterfly, 2 Blank) might start using includes 37 sketching projects, eight 3-D paper 054126 Sci-fi Tech (rocket, robot, 2 blank) these books models to build and 25 bonus projects. Unlike as a means of the other volumes in the series, this one is on Klutz Quick Draw Flip Books (2-12) teaching your .pdf format on CD, so you can print pages for Whether you’ve dabbled in the art of paper children how consumption. “mini-movies” before or you’ve never given flip to draw straight Once you have completed the Complete-A- books any thought at all, you’re sure to enjoy lines with a Sketch books, you are ready for the Practical yourself with this new title by Klutz. It features ruler. (Some Drafting Workbook (recommended for Jr. High eight flip books for you to finish. That’s right – call these “pre- and up). The author asks that the student do they’ve done most of the hard work by coming drafting” skills). each exercise both manually and using CAD up with the story lines and drawing the tricky But they are also software. To complete the project manually, stuff. Now you get to do the fun part – finish helpful in rein- the student will need some additional supplies. each panel with easy-to-draw things likes smoke forcing the top- Of course, to complete the project on a com- and fire (in the case of the sneezing dragon), to-bottom and puter, you will need some type of CAD program splashing water, sound effects, action lines, and left-to-right ori- for your computer. more by following the simple directions and entation needed for reading and for general suc- The last item is more free-form. Practical faint guidelines provided for each panel. When cess in our top-to-bottom-left-to-right culture! Graphic Design deals with page layout and you’re done, cut the pages out of the book, clip They also serve as great exercises in following design techniques for print projects. Points of them together, and flip them to watch the com- directions and provide experience in complet- discussion include margins, text columns, head- pleted “movie.” One of the flip books has been ing several small tasks to accomplish a quality ers, footers, mastheads, headlines, subheads, left blank for you to complete all by yourself! finished product. But this isn’t why kids enjoy captions, graphic objects and white space. The book features thick, high quality paper and them so much. Canvassing my own children This program would be a good way to test comes with five small markers and four clips. yielded the following insights; “It’s really neat the waters to see if your student in interested in Hardcover. ~ Melissa that, just by connecting the dots, you can create engineering or technical art. 004550 ...... 14.95 10 .50 a design like that,” “I liked drawing the lines,” 021282 Complete-A-Sketch Vision- “they were really neat,” and “it was fun color- Dexterity-Focus (K-AD) 18.00 14 .95 ing in the designs.” There you have it, from 021284 Complete-A-Sketch Vol . 2 the “experts.” Books progress in difficulty both (2-AD) ...... 10.00 8 95. in design and technique. In book one, pairs of 021285 Complete-A-Sketch Vol . 3 numbers are connected. In volume two, pairs (4-AD) ...... 10.00 8 95. of letters and numbers are connected (more 045031 Complete-A-Sketch 1-2-3 on CD lines). By book three, designs require you to lift ...... 29.00 23 .95 your pencil at some parts along the line to create If you’re planning on using this series with the proper drawing. In book four, designs are multiple children, you may want to invest even more elaborate. Reproducible. in this set on CD. It contains Volumes 1-3 EACH BOOK ...... 8.95 6 .95 from the Complete-A-Sketch series in .pdf Klutz Book of Animation (4-AD) 003701 Book 1 (K-2) format so you can easily print pages for With the popularity of sites like YouTube at 003702 Book 2 (1-3) each child. an all-time high, virtually everyone has been 003703 Book 3 (3-5) 045030 Advanced Create-A-Sketch exposed to the wonders of amateur animation, 000127 Book 4 (4-8) on CD-ROM . . . . 29.00 23 .95 whether it was time lapse or stop motion pho- LINDES Set of all four . . . . 35.80 25 .95 021286 Practical Drafting (6-AD) tography, animated scribbles or complicated ...... 38.00 33 .50 claymation. These techniques can be surpris- Drafting Sketchbooks from Insight Technical 021287 Practical Graphic Design ingly complicated. This book takes a lot of Education (K-AD) (6-AD) ...... 38.00 33 .50 the trial and error out of beginning animation Insight Technical Education has come up with ~~~~~~~~~~~ by giving you step by step tips, props, and a unique approach to technical art. Technical ideas; providing an editing program that you art manifests itself as drafting and computer- Design can download online; and showing you what aided design. The author, Mel Peterman, has the finished video should look like. It even spent years doing drafting and CAD work in Fashion Studio (Art Lab) (2-AD) has a compilation of sound effects that you architecture, and electrical blueprints, Inside this box you will find everything you can download along with the editing program! and machinery design. Mel's idea is to give need to design your own fashions, or in my With the help of this guide, you’ll learn how students the foundational work of doing techni- opinion, widespread glory and inspiration! This to shapeshift clay, create a chase scene with a cal drawing manually so that they may have kit includes a light table, 34 plastic silhouettes doomed egg, animate family photos, and more. a better "feel" and "style" when progressing to of clothing pieces, 10 colored pencils, sketch The techniques learned extend beyond the CAD programs. paper, and a colorful book explaining the his- exercises included – most of them apply to any Four of the six books available are the tory of fashion and providing ideas to help get type of animation you end up doing. This book Complete-A-Sketch books. These should be you started. To design your own fashions, select is simply the launching pad to get you working the first books used. Mel's approach is very 2 plastic silhouettes—one top and one bottom on your own ideas! ~ Mark much "hands-on" - after a brief explanation (ie. a boatneck top and a skirt) and place them 046942 ...... 19.95 13 .95 of orthographic projections, isometric projec- over the figure on the light table. Then turn on tions, and perspectives, it's drawing, drawing, the light table, place a piece of paper over it, Strobotop LightPhase Animator (6-AD) drawing. But the drawing technique is easy to and trace the outline of your design. Although 054123 ...... 24.95 16 .95 follow - easy enough, he even suggests starting 34 silhouettes may not seem like a lot, wait Complete-A-Sketch with 4-6 year-olds!. For until you realize the possibilities and see what Zoetrope (6-AD) each exercise, a small version of the object is you can do with them! The silhouettes also 054124 ...... 9.95 7 .50 shown, then the large version has all the cor- include “optional” dotted lines that you can ners and intersections filled in. The student trace over to vary your designs (ie. changing a Crystal Animator (8-AD) connects all of the lines to complete the object. long-sleeved shirt to a short-sleeved shirt). Once 054122 ...... 4.95 4 .25 The objects get more detailed as you go. This you get comfortable with the silhouettes, you’ll

1068 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. be able to imagine more dotted lines… this kit ☼Fashion Sketch Book (2-9) ARTS & CRAFTS actually encourages it! You can also color in What an awesome idea! Take a top-spiral, your designs using a variety of shading and 9” x 12” sketch pad, add four sheets of fashion Arts & Crafts Idea Books effect techniques that are described in the book stencils, and voila! You have an inexpensive such as fringe, crosshatch, shimmer, shine, and and versatile fashion design sketchbook for Kids Multicultural Art Book (PK-4) stipple. Examples are shown in the book, in the young artists and designers who aren’t quite Children are often fascinated by traditions from context of clothing lines like couture and mod- ready (or confident enough) to draw their own other cultures, and what better way to introduce ern vintage, along with photos and fashion facts ensembles from scratch. Every part of this them to diverse cultures than through the study for inspiration - really, I think they want you to sketchbook has been utilized for the purpose. of arts. Foundational to this book is individual be a creative genius! Plus, they want you to It features a few design and fashion pointers creativity; children are encouraged to complete enjoy this kit for years, not just for a day. The on the inside cover, a pocket for stencils, and the projects with their own touch while pre- book includes information on cutting additional four pages of punch-out stencils (one with two serving the history and beauty of each culture. paper to size as well as replacement information fashion figures in different poses and three with Cultures studied include Native Americans of for the light bulb used in the light box. As an a variety of clothing and accessory items). The North America; Hispanics: Mexico and Central added bonus, the colored pencils are are suit- remainder of the sketchpad holds 40 sheets America; Africans; and Asians: India, Far East able for actual artistic use, unlike many "toy" of heavyweight, acid-free white sketch paper. and the Southeast. Each section contains a pencils found in most kits. - Janine There’s a lot of value packed in here! – Jess variety of projects to pick and choose from with 027057 ...... 24.99 19 .25 051719 ...... 5.99 4 .75 your children. A few of the art activities include cradle dolls, paper weaving, paper flowers, House of Fashion Design Studio (3-6) Design Sketchpads (3-8) dragon puppet, dream catchers, and a variety If you enjoyed Art Lab’s Fashion Studio but 054095 Fashion Design Kit . 12.99 9 .95 of masks. Please note: Some of the art projects want something even bigger, then this kit is for EACH SKETCH PAD . . . . . 9.99 6 .95 are based upon the culture’s religious beliefs you! This larger set contains a designer’s LED 054094 Dream Room and there may be elements you choose to avoid. light table (measuring about 8 ¾” x 8 ¾”), a 054100 Pet Dog 157 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne traceable model silhouette (on plastic film), 45 054101 Pirate Ship 000858 ...... 12.99 9 75. clothing and accessory clings to place on the 054102 Race Car model, 10 colored pencils, 2 graphite pencils, EACH MINI SKETCH PAD . . . 5.99 4 .95 Best of Mailbox Arts and Crafts (K-6) 10 markers, an eraser, sharpener, sketchbook, 054096 Dream Room Design So, you have all the typical art supplies – and “how-to” book. Also included is a neat 054097 Fashion Design chalk, glitter-glue, crayons, clay, washable tem- color chooser/fabric finder wheel tool that 054098 My Pet Dog pera paint, and construction paper – and now allows you to see how various colors and pat- 054099 My Pony you’re thinking to yourself, “What are we going terns mix and match (or not!). Budding design- do with all this stuff?” Unless you have a natu- ers will find hours of entertainment selecting ral knack for creativity, you’ve probably found wardrobe combinations to dress the model, yourself hard-pressed to come up with enough tracing over the clothing choices on the light art projects to keep your little ones busy. Well, board, and finally coloring in the drawings with you’re in luck! These arts-and-crafts idea books markers and colored pencils. The how-to guide are packed with hundreds of seasonal and provides ideas on color, texture, and embellish- anytime arts and craft activities. Each teacher- ment for further inspiration. Requires 4 1.5v AA tested project originally featured in The Mailbox batteries (not included). ~ Lisa Magazine has full-color illustrations of the 014506 ...... 39.99 29 .95 finished products and complete, easy-to-follow instructions. A check list shows most of the ☼Pet Lover Fashion Sketch Portfolio (ages 6+) items needed for the projects (and many of them Design custom fashions for your favorite pets you probably have already). Reproducible art with the Pet Lover Fashion Sketch Portfolio! The awards and patterns and an easy-to-use index 10.5” x 10.5” spiral-bound sketch pad contains are a nice plus, too! Each workbook has age- 40 pet-themed sketch pages, with illustrations appropriate arts and craft activities that are fun of cats, dogs, horses and other pets to decorate. and can be incorporated into your curriculum. This set also includes 7 plastic stencil sheets ☼Fashionable Fun: How to Draw Fashions (3-AD) The only difference is that the Grades K-6 book (over 100+ stencils), with clothing, accessories, While books abound for younger children is larger (160 pages, while the Grades 1-3 book and to trace for your pets. ~ Lisa learning to draw household pets and simple is only 112 pages), as it contains 300+ projects 032750 ...... 9.00 8 .50 objects, there’s not as much available for older, that are appropriate for a wider range of ages aspiring artists and fashion designers to learn (perfect for most families). Whether you need a Car Design Studio (Art Lab) (2-AD) the basics of fashion drawing. These books, Father’s Day gift or just something to keep their Design your own cars with this fun kit! This kit cleverly packaged as “design folders”, hold an little hands busy, you’ll find the perfect arts and includes a book full of instructions and ideas, a instructional how-to-draw book and a 32-page craft activity in these fun books! – elise light table, acetate outline pieces, cling acces- sketchbook. Two books are available, one 004518 Grades 1-3 . . . . . 16.95 13 .95 sories (there are 95 of them!), good-quality which focuses on casual and sportswear and 014336 Grades K-6 . . . . . 19.95 16 .25 colored pencils and paper. Select your design, one that gets into fancier, more formal cre- place it on the light table, cover the light table ations. The instructional books take a step-by- Art Projects from Around the World (1-6) with paper, turn on the light table and trace! step approach to drawing the fashion figures, The world is full of rich and unique forms of Then comes the really fun part: filling in the car with most pages starting with a head, neck and art, so why not combine geography, culture, with colors, designs, and more importantly, a torso then adding on legs, arms, clothes, and and social studies together in order to take your little bit of you. The possibilities are endless and finishing off by enhancing small details on the art lessons to a whole new level! These work- smart-looking cars are easy to construct. So start clothes, hair and accessories. Although most of books will help you do just that. Each work- your engines and create, create, create! - Janine the models are women, there are a couple men book contains twenty age-appropriate art proj- 026988 ...... 24.99 19 .25 as well. After drawing their way through the ects from cultures around the globe. Each proj- books, students will have drawn enough poses, ect gives you a highlighted list of materials you Automotive & Car Designer Kit (2-AD) hairstyles, and clothing items to start creating will need, a list of additional resources you can 053798 ...... 16.99 13 .95 their own combinations! – Jess look up, step-by-step instructions, black-and- EACH SET ...... 12.99 9 .50 white illustrations and photographs that help Custom Rides Design Studio (3-AD) 048699 Cool & Casual Fashions you accomplish each step, and a basic back- 052442 ...... 39.99 29 .95 048700 Dazzling & Dressy Fashions ground profile about the country, (continued...)

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1069 culture, and form of art that you are creating. In taking action shots, portraits, creating opti- EACH COLORING BOOK . . . 10.95 7 95. the workbook for grades 1-3, your children will cal illusions and more, as well as making 048791 Images - Ultimate Experience be creating projects, such as: masks inspired photo-related crafts. Originally written for 048792 Images 2 - Ultimate Experience from Burkina Faso of Africa, a paper dragon "point-and-shoot" 35 mm camera, but proj- inspired by the Chinese New Year celebrations, ects will be useable with digital as well. Designs Coloring Books and rain sticks like the ones you would find in 026855 Simply Sewing . . . . 7.95 6 .75 These coloring books each contain 23 images Chile. The grades 4-6 workbook contains more Young seamstresses will learn the basics of in a variety of geometric designs. advanced projects, such as: Polish paper cut- hand and machine sewing and then prac- EACH BOOK ...... 6.95 6 50. ting, Dutch barn designs, Japanese fish kites, tice their skills as they create patchwork 029676 GeoDesigns and Democratic Republic of the Congo Seed , slumber party sacks, simple Paisley patterns and other designs Masks. These reproducible workbooks contain blankets, a t-shirt skirt, a skirt made from 029677 OptiDesigns many different templates needed to complete jeans, a beach wrap, a beach bag, a pillow 3-D figures and patterns the projects, as well as eight full-color pages with a zippered cover, a makeup bag, and 029678 PrismDesigns showing samples of all twenty projects. These pajama pants. Embellishments such as trim Kaleidoscopic patterns art projects would make a great addition to any and appliques are also covered. 029680 UltraDesigns world studies curriculum! 64 pgs, pb – elise Geometric shapes and patterns EACH WORKBOOK . . . . . 14.99 10 .75 Coloring Books / Activities 043630 Grades 1-3 MindWare Hidden Coloring Books (2-AD) 043631 Grades 4-6 Dover Art & Design Coloring Books (3-AD) You have to look closely at these coloring book Get your creative juices flowing with this col- pages to find the creature hidden in the design! Kids Can Do It Books (3-8) lection of fascinating art design coloring books. After you find it, decide whether to camouflage Each of these craft books features basic craft- Most of these books contain original works, the creature or make it stand out with a colorful ing instruction and easy step-by-step projects comprised of abstract shapes and lines with no environment. Each of the twelve highly detailed for children to try out their skills. And best of traditional color associations, although several designs are featured twice throughout the book, all, the projects are usually practical items, not feature floral arrangements. No rules to follow; and it includes fascinating facts on the species knick-knack crafts! Books begin with several let your imagination run wild! Most books have shown. Now you just need to choose whether pages of basic instruction and tips for kids to 30 coloring pages; more expensive coloring you want to color intricate insects, feathery learn the craft. Follow-up projects include books have even more. ~ Rachel fowl, slimy and slithery amphibians and rep- photos, diagrams, and colorfully illustrated step- EACH BOOK (except noted) . . . 3.95 3 .50 tiles, or furry mammals! – elise by-step instructions to make the projects easy 002715 3-D Designs EACH BOOK ...... 6.95 6 50. and fun. The instructions are very thorough 032275 3-D Geometric Designs 4.95 4 .25 033753 Hidden Exoskeletons and can be completed by older children, but 044071 Abstractions 033754 Hidden Feathers some parental supervision would be appropri- 021238 African Designs 033755 Hidden Fur ate for all ages, and younger students may need 014874 Alhambra 033756 Hidden Scales & Shells some actual assistance. Before each project, 044072 Angels a complete list of materials needed is given. 044073 Art Nouveau Patterns Stained Glass Coloring Books (3-AD) Depending on the theme and projects, children 044074 Aztec Designs These are unique in that, after colored front will need a variety of craft supplies and some 046517 Beautiful Butterfly Designs and back and removed from book, they are basic tools. 40 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel S. 028063 Beautiful Flower Arrangements translucent when hung in windows. They not 019465 Bake and Make Amazing Cakes 013479 Chinese Designs . . . . 4.95 4 .25 only are great art projects, which can be corre- ...... 5.95 5 .50 011974 Deco Tech Geometric lated with your studies, but make beautiful gifts Features directions for over fifteen creative 027014 Decorative Tile Designs for children to give to Grandma (and others). "designer" cakes such as butterfly, rainbow, 027137 Design Discovery 16 designs in each book with perforated pages. castle, Christmas tree, teddy bear, caterpil- 052609 ☼Garden Party! Flower Designs 047294 Butterflies . . . . . 14.99 10 .95 lar, dinosaur, and even hamburger shaped 032304 Geometric Star . . . . 4.95 4 .25 This compilation of Butterfly, Beautiful cakes. Four cake recipes and two icing 013507 Geometrical Designs . . 4.99 4 .25 Butterflies, and Butterflies & Blossoms recipes are also included. 012026 Geoscapes Stained Glass Coloring Books features all 48 019466 Cat Crafts ...... 5.95 5 .50 046531 Magnificent Mosaics designs in those three volumes. Features 16 terrific cat-themed projects, 013579 Mandala Designs 012023 Geometric . . . . . 14.99 10 .95 including a spider cat toy, a scratch pad, cat 015166 My First Mandalas This deluxe edition contains three times pillow, switchplate cover, alley-cat book- 038790 Mystical Mandala the fun and challenge of the regular stained end, and a catnip container. 044083 NatureScapes class coloring books - 96 pages of intricate 033684 Hemp Jewelry . . . . 6.95 5 .40 050578 ☼Outrageous Octagons optical illusions and geometric patterns. Kids can create a variety of hemp bracelets, 013605 Prismatic Design . . . . . 4.95 4 .25 044084 Merry Christmas! . . . 12.99 9 50. necklaces, anklets, and earrings. 012246 SeaScapes Three books in one, this large Stained Glass 038293 Horse Crafts . . . . . 6.95 5 .95 038800 Snowflake Designs Coloring Book includes all content from The After a refresher on basic stitches and horse 050579 ☼Terrific Triangles Twelve Days of Christmas, Christmas, and drawing tips, you can dive in and create a 015389 Traditional Patchwork Quilt Designs Santa’s Workshop. pony pencil pal, horse lampshade, , mir- 051077 ☼Vintage Christmas Greetings EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . . 5.95 4 95. ror, clipboard, pillow, keepsake box, purse, 000467 Angels bookend, CD holder, and a sock horse. You ☼Images Combined Coloring Books (1-AD) 026764 Ballet Dancers can also create little gifts for your special If you have a child who loves his or her colored 020901 Cats and Kittens horse like a stall plate and a browband pencils or fine markers, they will just adore these 000468 Christmas Ornamnts cover to dress up his/her bridle. complicated, graphic designs to color. We used 024609 Fairyland 017013 Knitting ...... 7.95 6 .75 to carry the individual titles of this series Images 012883 Floral Designs Kids learn to knit scarves, hats, headbands, 1-5. These combined volumes are cheaper 006033 Geometric Designs socks, blankets, pillows, mittens, and more. than two of the former volumes. The geomet- 013515 Guardian Angels 019484 Papier-Mâché . . . . 6.95 5 .95 ric designs look like a very complicated quilt. 015146 Legendary Dragons Kids can make a frog, pencil holder, book- By strategically coloring different pieces of the 022633 Leonardo da Vinci ends, vase, magazine holder, bowls, and geometric design, children can create different 022784 Lizards more. images like cars, animals, flowers, butterflies, and 032316 Midsummer Night's Dream 032607 Picture This . . . . . 5.95 5 .50 more. With more than 100 designs in each book, 015163 Miracles of Jesus Features fun photography projects such as you can try all of these ideas and more. ~ Sara 038797 Princess Leonora

1070 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. 023443 Traditional Patchwork Designs 014608 Woodland Animals Gemglow Stained Glass Coloring Books 013091 Victorian Fashions 017194 Words of Love (PK-AD) 032332 Viking Designs 051082 ☼Zoo Animals Create a stained glass effect with these out- EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . . 6.99 5 .75 of-the-ordinary coloring books by Dover. Each 016555 ABC Stained Glass coloring book page consists of a design printed 014897 Alhambra Small Stained Glass Coloring Books (PK-3) on both sides of translucent paper and outlined 052599 ☼All Aboard! Trains For younger kids, or tighter budgets, we have in solid bright colors. Simply color in the design 051054 ☼Amazing Angels an assortment of smaller-format books with with crayons, felt-tip pens, or paints, then dis- 019771 Aquarium Fish easier-to-color pictures. 8 designs in each book. play near a light source (such as a window) for 020886 Arabic Patterns EACH BOOK ...... 1.50 1 .30 a stained glass effect. Each book contains 16 001160 Audobon Birds 000493 Angel Ornaments double-sided designs on perforated pages for 051063 ☼Beautiful Birds Mated Pairs 000494 Angels easy removal. ~ Lisa 023739 Beautiful Butterflies 012887 Baby Animals EACH BOOK ...... 7.99 6 75. 012881 Butterflies 000495 Ballet 047293 Birds 043723 Butterflies & Blossoms 012888 Birds 045425 Butterfly 016724 Cars and Trucks 013026 Birds of Prey 044077 Garden Fairies 005866 Cathedral 006087 Boats 047302 Mandalas 017952 Cats 013027 Bugs 044086 Sea Life 005887 Celtic 012889 Butterflies 044089 Wildflowers 020902 Celtic Knotwork 012890 Cats 026983 Chinese Designs 000496 Christmas Ornaments 016753 Christmas Cheer! 032293 Construction Trucks 043728 Coral Reef 013494 Easter Ornaments 017593 Create Your Own Tiffany Windows 033437 Easy Kaleidoscope 051064 ☼Creatures of the Deep 019774 Egyptian Designs 016775 Creatures of the Night 014603 Exotic Birds 021172 Dinosaurs 000497 Fairies 016793 Dogs 021184 Fairy Babies 019772 Egyptian 024608 Fairy Princesses 012882 Exotic Birds 029196 Fairy World 030451 Favorite Birds 012892 Farm Animals 052608 ☼Floral Mandalas 012893 Flowers 017606 Garden Fairies 001154 Forest Animals 051065 ☼Geometric Genius 013040 Frogs 012096 Goodnight 017607 Garden Flowers ☼Britto Coloring Book Beginners Edition (PK- 022091 Great Whales 030604 Hearts AD) 017961 Greek & Roman Gods 022189 Heavenly Snowflakes This is one nifty little coloring book. How do 017965 Hearts & Roses 022322 Hooray For the USA! I know? Because I found some colored pencils 024619 Horses 014604 Horses and gave it a try. Something about it made me 024624 I Love America 009623 Indian Designs want to find some colored pencils and have a 014067 Impressionist Art 019775 Insects go. Students are encouraged to play with pat- 029426 Japanese Designs 013051 Knights in Armor terns and colors. Thick black outlines give your 051066 ☼Japanese Stencil Designs 022666 Little Christmas pictures an almost stained-glass effect. They 015049 Kaleidoscope Designs 022667 Little Dancers start you out with a defined color-by number 015053 Language of Flowers 013065 Little Geometric picture, but then you decide what color is 016939 Leaves of the Seasons 022669 Little Mandalas assigned to what number, and before you know 022663 Life of Jesus 030632 Noah's Ark it, you are creating truly interesting graphic 000466 Magic Garden Fairies & Flowers 013599 Nutcracker Ornaments designs. Each design gets more complicated, 028404 Magical Horses 007046 Pets with more detail to color, making the outcome 032315 Mandalas 023209 Pirates Ahoy! even more amazing! Smaller children will like 016979 Mythological Creatures 006089 Ponies this as a simple coloring book, but older kids 024652 Nativity 019777 Rain Forest Animals (and maybe you adults) will really get into the 022944 Nature's Backyard Scenes 001156 Sea Animals potential to make new color patterns and try 012197 Noah’s Ark 014599 Seashore different combinations.. Included are 30 designs 014081 Old Testament Scenes 019778 Sharks to color and five pages for original works of art. 051069 ☼Outer Space 019779 Snakes There is even a page of 30 colorful stickers in 051070 ☼Paisley Designs 009646 Snowflakes the back. 35 pgs, pb. ~ Sara 030634 Pirates 017672 Southwest Indians 050385 ...... 9.99 8 99. 017040 Psalms 013619 Spacecraft 013076 Rain Forest Wildlife 023434 Starbursts Usborne Art Coloring Book (1-7) 052615 ☼Saints 019780 Sun, Planets, Stars 052096 ...... 8.99 6 95. 015269 Samurai 012895 Teddy Bears 012884 Sea Life 012894 Thanksgiving I ____ Must Do Coloring Now or Painting or 051071 ☼Sharks! 006090 Trains Drawing (PK-1) 038801 Snowflake Designs 013628 Tropical Butterflies These cute books are a mix of picture, story- 048701 Spirits of Christmas 012896 Tropical Fish book and anti-coloring book. While following 012885 Tiffany Designs 001155 Tropical Flowers Charlie and his little sister Lola on one crazy 000469 Tropical Flowers 006091 Valentines adventure after another, kids are encouraged to 017113 True Love 024682 Wedding draw, scribble, cut, glue, paint, color, etc. just 038803 Van Gogh 007048 Whales like Charlie and Lola. 24 pgs, pb. ~ Enh 014601 Wild Animals 012897 Wildflowers EACH BOOK ...... 3.99 2 95. 051081 ☼Wild Horses 007050 Wild Cats 040728 I Absolutely Must Do … 007042 Wildflowers 012898 Zoo Animals 018853 I Completely Must Do …

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1071 Paint or Color Books (6-AD) contains twenty 4” x 6” folded greeting cards in palette with paints and a brush, craft tweezers, Do you like to color pastel colors (blue, green, pink, and orange). craft glue and a mini marker. The flower press better than draw? Then The cards are reversible (the inside is a different features hook & loop fasteners instead of screws, skip the drawing and go color than the outside) and there are five cards so it is easy for even your young crafter to use. straight to the painting or of each design. The cards have a matte finish All you need to provide are the flowers, plants, coloring! Each of these with scalloped edges, and twenty envelopes or leaves – and your imagination! ~ Megan books features twenty-three are also included. Two hundred festive stickers 050049 ...... 16.00 12 .50 full-page, detailed outline in a variety of sizes and themes allow kids to drawings just waiting for create the perfect card for any occasion. Some Shrinky Dinks I Love You Cards (2-AD) you to give them a splash of the stickers included are letters of the alpha- What could make a handcrafted card more of color. These attractive bet (upper and lowercase), numbers, seasonal special than a ShrinkyDink? If you think drawings are specially printed with light gray images (snowman, flowers, watermelon), phras- ShrinkyDinks are as much fun as we do, you’ll lines that virtually disappear with the addition es (“Happy Birthday” “Thank You” “Friends enjoy this unique set, which includes 12 stylish of color for a finished, professional look you Forever”), and party images (birthday cake, cards (four each in three colors with a shaped could frame. The high-quality paper is printed candles, ice cream sundae). The colors used for cutout and scalloped edge), envelopes, two on only one side and is suitable for watercolor, the greeting cards and stickers are complemen- ShrinkyDinks sheets with printed designs, six colored pencils, or other media. The pages tary, so the stickers can be mixed and matched. little colored pencils, a pencil sharpener, adhe- are also perforated for easy removal from the This set comes in a cardboard carrying case box sive foam dots for attaching the ShrinkyDinks, book. There's a variety of subject matter, from with a touch closure for easy storage. ~ Lisa ribbon, glitter heart stickers, and an instructions/ landscapes, to animals to fanciful fairies. No 048783 ...... 15.00 12 .75 ideas sheet. Kids can color the ShrinkyDinks, matter which book you choose, the scenes are bake them, then use them as card embellish- a delight to paint or color! – elise Sticky Mosaics Card Kits (K-AD) ments. The resulting cards would make beauti- EACH BOOK ...... 4.99 4 .25 Turns out you can do lots of other fun things ful Valentine’s Day cards, greeting cards, or fun 020881 America the Beautiful with lightweight Sticky Mosaic squares, besides notes to send to Grandma. A simple way to 038749 Animal Illustrations churning out decorative wall art… like making customize greeting cards for kids who might not 020889 Beautiful Floral Bouquets cards! Young or old, who wouldn’t want to have Mom’s papercrafting patience! – Jess 026913 Birds receive a card that shimmered and sparkled 011735 ...... 16.00 12 .50 037688 Butterflies & Flowers with mosaic sparkle squares? Each of these sets 020851 Country Scenes includes eight pre-printed cards (two each of Kirigami Greeting Cards (3-AD) 015009 Dogs four different designs), eight pink envelopes, and A little paper, scissors, and glue can provide 015012 Fairies over a thousand Sticky Mosaic pieces including hours of entertainment. Why not take the fun 015018 Flower Gardens foam, foil, sparkle tiles and jewels. The mosaic to the next level and create some lovely cards 028664 Horse pattern is on the inside of the card, and the front that will bring joy to your family and friends? 038792 Nautical Scenes of the card features a cut-out that showcases the With a couple cuts you can turn a piece of 015404 World of Cats mosaic. There is a banner-like space, or blank paper into a house, winter scene, accordion, 014090 Tropical Paradise Scenes space inside the card (under the mosaic) where or bell (my personal favorite!). Add your own card makers can write their personal message. personalized message and you have a touching Card-Making Pretty Cards features four designs including a greeting card! There are great card ideas for a rainbow, butterfly, heart and flower while Tiara variety of occasions, and the techniques vary ☼Great Greeting Cards (PK-AD) cards showcases four pretty tiara designs. What to create window cards, pop-out cards, and Make your own three-dimensional, pop-up a fun idea for birthday cards, valentines, or invi- foldout cards. Over fifty different cards for you greeting cards! This kit contains 32 white card- tations to a special party! – Jess to try! Detailed instructions and illustrations tell stock punch-out cards, ready for you to decorate CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. you exactly what cuts, folds, and adhesives are with markers, crayons, stickers, and collage EACH SET (except noted) . . . 15.00 12 .75 needed to complete your card. The projects are materials. The punch-out cards come in eight 047037 Pretty 047038 Tiara simple enough for young crafters, but they may designs: swan, flower, star, gecko, frog, butter- 050186 ☼Fairy ...... 5.00 4 .50 need some assistance with some of the detailed fly, heart, and speech bubble (4 of each design). For those on a budget, this smaller set cutting. 78 pgs, pb. – elise Just punch out, fold along the scored lines, and includes two cards with fairy designs, two 035982 ...... 14.95 12 .50 your pop-up card is ready to decorate! The kit envelopes, and 300+ sticky foam and spar- also includes 32 colored folding envelopes in kling jewel pieces. Origami Greeting Cards (4-8) four colors (red, blue, yellow, and green) to Origami Greeting Cards is evidence that there place finished cards in and mail. ~ Lisa are indeed many "styles" of origami. Step-by- 047789 ...... 14.99 12 .50 step easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions teach you how to fold over 40 objects (heart, ☼Create-A-Cards Thank You Cards (PK-AD) clover, cloud, house, tree, snowflake, fan, etc.) Making your own Thank You card can be both that can all be used to make your own unique, practical and highly enjoyable. Aside from personalized greeting cards. Finished example your artistic eye, these kits include everything cards are provided, but the possibilities are end- you need to make several attractive Thank You less. Now there's no excuse for not having the cards. Each card kit includes 10 notecards perfect card for the occasion! ~ Enh (6.25” x 4.5” in 2 landscape designs), 12 enve- 025711 ...... 5.95 4 95. lopes, and 6 sheets of stickers. ~ Anh EACH KIT ...... 10.00 8 .75 ☼Blank Creative Announcement Cards (PK- 051088 Forest AD) Cute porcupine, raccoon, and other forest Each set contains ten 3½ x 4 7/8 size acid animal stickers. ☼Flower Press & Nature Cards (1-AD) free cards with matching envelopes. The Palm 051089 Garden Use the beauty of nature to create beautiful Beach White cards are a creamy color with Flower, bird, and butterfly stickers in pretty and personal cards, gift tags and bookmarks texture, while Smooth Stamping is non-textured pastel colors. for your family and friends! This kit includes white. These cards are perfect for making per- everything you need to get started: a small (4” sonalized cards and invitations. ~ Alissa Make Your Own Sticker Cards (K-4) x 4”) wooden flower press with cardboard and 008861 Palm Beach White . . . 6.45 4 95. Kids will enjoy creating original, one-of-a-kind blotting paper, mini cards and envelopes, col- 008865 Smooth Stamping w/ Plain greeting cards with the help of stickers. This set ored gift tags and book marks, ribbon, a paint Edge ...... 6.45 4 95.

1072 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Scrapbooking materials needed are provided for each type of Easy Origami is not. This book provides instruc- scrapbook. Some of the scrapbooks include: tions and diagrams for 32 projects ranging from Make Your Very Own Scrapbook (K-6) cereal box file, catalog scrapbook, paper doll a simple dog to the more advanced piano. The Show your children how to preserve their favor- rooms scrapbook, party hat pockets, paper kit also includes 96 6" x 6" sheets of authentic ite photographs and mementos. Scrapbooking plate recipe scrapbook, and box scrapbook. origami paper (54 sheets of traditional, 24 sheet is one of the most popular ways to do just that. These original, unique ideas can be applied of rainbow, and 18 sheets of metallic) for you to This starter kit comes with a 20-page, hard- to projects beyond scrapbooking—try them on practice your projects with. ~ Enh cover, spiral bound, 7 1/2” square scrapbook greeting cards, posters, and journals, too. 48 024243 ...... 14.95 10 .95 that kids can begin personalizing. 3 pages pgs, pb. ~ Lisa of colorful stickers, 3 pages of fun punch-out 022543 ...... 7.95 6 .50 ☼Color & Collage Origami Art (K-3) shapes, 4 sheets of decorative paper, a small So you’ve probably folded and amassed a huge tube of craft glue, a few pieces of ribbon, two Origami / Kirigami collection of origami. What now? In Japan, colors of , a packet of sequins and five these individual projects are often used to make embellishments are also provided to help kids Fun with Easy Origami Book & Paper (2-AD) collages - further encouraging creative expres- decorate the pages. These supplies will get you Sometimes, it does pay to wait. I wanted to sion! This kit includes everything you need to started, but once your kids get going you may stock my very favorite beginning origami book create and decorate 6 different collages: Penguin need to visit your local craft store to pick up but it wasn’t packaged with origami paper. Picnic, Starry Sky, Christmas Tree, Gingerbread more supplies. An illustrated instruction book- Instead, the publisher carried a product called House, Noah’s Ark, and Playhouse. Each col- let is also provided to get the creative juices Fun with Origami that contained a different lage background measures approximately 22.5” flowing. Don’t be surprised if your kids get origami book and paper. I really liked the x 17” and comes fully colored on one side and hooked! – elise concept, but the book that came with it was ready-to-color on the flipside. The included 038113 ...... 17.00 13 .95 not nearly as clear and simple to follow as Easy booklet contains easy-to-follow instructions for Origami. So, I held off...and - voíla - Dover 35 origami designs plus tips for collage assem- Just for Me! My Really Cool Scrapbook (2-7) packaged my favorite beginning origami book bly. 88 sheets of origami paper are included. Give the young girls in your life a way to with 24 7” x 7” high quality sheets of color- The sheets are pre-detailed, so that all your ori- store her memories in a “grown up” kind of ful origami paper and called it Fun with Easy gami will have finishing touches such as eyes, way. This colorful, fuzzy covered, spiral-bound Origami. While the title is similar to their Fun wings, whiskers, and so on. ~ Anh scrapbook contains 48 pages of ready-to-fill in with Origami offering, the products are not the 052463 ...... 15.95 12 .25 scrapbook pages. Each page contains a color- same. If you’re a beginner, or you’re children ful, themed scene and writing prompts to get want to start paper folding, this is the place to ☼Easy Origami: Step-by-Step Guide for Kids your girl journaling all about what is on her start. Even children can follow the diagrams (3-8) mind that year. She’ll have a blast personalizing with no adult help. It includes 32 projects. With this vibrantly illustrated origami book, pages about her family, friends, school, movies, Step-by-step large, clear diagrams make folding you’ll learn to fold a variety of intriguing proj- parties, vacations, and more! Four pages of fun easy. Text is large, clear, and also simple. First ects: spinning top, airplane, hopping frog, flap- stickers, four pages of decorative paper, a reus- projects have all the instructions on one page. ping crane, and more. The projects are divided able plastic stencil, and a keepsake envelope The rest are a double-page spread so you don’t into 4 sections: Easy, Not-Quite-So-Easy, Sort- for all her precious (and secret!) mementos will have to flip back and forth. I’ve tested a lot of of-Difficult, and Difficult. Each section contains help your girl make this scrapbook very special. different beginning books, but this is by far the about a dozen origami, with slightly more easy This is something she’ll treasure for many years easiest to use. My twins, when they were eight projects than difficult. Clear instructions and to come! – elise years old, enthusiastically and proudly folded simple step-by-step diagrams should make this 003670 ...... 12.99 8 .95 project after project until they ran out of paper, a gentle introduction into the wonderful world which inspired me to also offer paper refills of origami. 112 pgs. ~ Anh It’s My Life Scrapbook Kit (2-8) (located in the Craft Supplies & Materials sec- 052526 ...... 12.95 10 .00 This all-inclusive kit has everything you need tion). Besides helping to refine their fine motor to get started with basic scrapbooking. All you skills, it’s a great way to practice reading care- need to add is your favorite pictures, memo- fully and following directions! rabilia and creative flair. The set includes 1 014607 ...... 9.95 8 .25 hardcover, spiral-bound, 12-page (8¾” x 8¾”) scrapbook album; 1 scallop-edged paper scis- ☼Super Simple Origami (2-AD) sor, 1 glue stick, 1 fine-tipped black marker, 10 If you enjoyed Fun with Easy Origami Book sheets of 8½”x 11” decorative paper, 1 sheet of & Paper, then you’ll love this new collection stencils with nine creative shapes, and four dif- of super simple origami designs from the same ferent edge or border designs; over 50 vellum author, John Montroll. This book provides 32 labeling and accent stickers, 2 “tiny treasures” new designs using clear diagrams that make it envelopes, and a bonus mini (3” x 2½”) 10-page easy for kids to successfully fold origami. Please key chain scrapbook. A four-page pamphlet note that origami paper is not included with this with directions and suggested techniques is also book. ~ Anh included. All products in the kit are acid-free 052616 ...... 4.95 4 .25 to help keep your photos looking their best. – Rachel P. Origami Fun Kit for Beginners (3-AD) 002790 ...... 22.00 16 .95 Are you interested in learning the art of ori- gami but don't know exactly where to start? ☼Super Easy Origami (3+) ☼Scrapbooker’s Idea Book (3-9) This Dover kit is specifically packaged for those This kit contains the Great Origami Book and If you’d rather make your own scrapbooks than dedicated to learning the art of paper folding. 94 6”x 6” sheets of paper (65 sheets of assorted pay $25.00 (or more!) for the pre-assembled Don't let the title deceive you. Although this solid colors, 25 patterned sheets, and 4 sheets versions at the stationary store, then you’ve kit is supposed to be for the beginner, the of foil paper). The Great Origami Book is ideal come to the right place. This inspiring book projects contained in the three books by John for beginners. It contains colorful, step-by-step contains instructions for creating 22 different Montroll range in skill level from simple to high- illustrations for 40 different projects. I was types of scrapbooks, all using easy-to-find mate- intermediate. The books included are Birds surprised by how easy it was to follow these rials around the house (e.g. cereal boxes, enve- in Origami, Favorite Animals in Origami, and instructions! Learn how to make a beautiful lopes, magazine clippings) or at the store (e.g. Easy Origami. Although the first two titles are eagle, dragon, ladybug, cloverleaf, sailboat, construction paper, ribbon, beads). Step-by-step separately available through our catalog (please snowflake, and more! ~ Anh instructions, colorful illustrations, and a list of see their respective descriptions for more detail), 014182 ...... 14.95 9 95.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1073 Fashion Origami (3-AD) Lost Art of Towel Origami (8-AD) ☼Make-Your-Own Mask Kit (K-6) This kit offers the unique combination of two 054424 ...... 14.99 12 .15 Whether creating a mask for fun or for a play, favorites, origami and fashion design, in one. everything you need is in this kit. This kit Learn how to turn a single piece of paper into Unfold the Secrets of Kirigami (3+) includes: ten sturdy cardboard masks with eyes any of ten projects (shirt, skirt, sundress, party You’ve heard of origami, but how about kiri- and nose cutouts, pompoms, jewels, feathers, dress, coat, jacket, pajamas, purse, shoes, or gami? Instead of just folding paper, kirigami crepe paper fur, and 58 die cuts (hair, nose, fan) with just a few folds. Each project includes also involves cutting. Simply fold the paper, cut lips, moustache, glasses, crowns, hats, and step-by-step written and illustrated directions. a pattern, and when unfolded, you’re left with earrings). Foam stickies are included, so you Kit includes 80 sheets of patterned paper, a completely symmetrical creation. Learn to don’t even need glue. Add your own markers sequins, ribbons, and glue. make blossoms, snowflakes, clouds, trees, and or crayons and let the creating begin. Perfect for 046940 ...... 19.95 13 .95 more. Over 30 different patterns are shown in dress-up or your next birthday party. Packaged the 20-page instruction booklet, and 58 sheets in a resealable clear tote bag. ☼Story-Gami Kit (3-AD) of paper are provided; 30 sheets of solid-color 1 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. ~ Alissa A truly painless way to learn how to do ori- paper, 24 sheets of rainbow swirl paper, and 4 049175 ...... 18.95 17 .05 gami! Story-Gami utilizes a unique story-telling sheets of opalescent paper. - Stephanie approach to paper folding. Just follow along 001453 ...... 12.50 9 .75 Marbling Set (Japanese Suminagashi) (1-AD) with the DVD as it shows you exactly how to Marbling is an awesome open-ended craft that fold an origami penguin, sailboat, butterfly, and is fascinating for kids. It’s quick, easy, and the more. The video clips narrate each origami results are so dramatic and pretty that kids will with a story. Once you learn a story, you want to do it over and over again. Just fill a should be able to reproduce that origami from large pan with water, drip a few drops of ink memory! This kit includes 80 sheets of origami onto the surface, swirl with a utensil, and you’re paper, a story and folding guide booklet, and ready to go. Simply lay paper (or light fabric a 90-minute instructional DVD that covers 20 like silk) onto the surface of the water and the origami projects. ~ Anh material will become imprinted with gorgeous 052464 ...... 16.95 12 .45 marbled designs. A brief rinsing in clean water is all that’s necessary to “set” the design, and Origami On-the-Go (3-AD) then you can then use your paper for gift wrap, How often have you heard your children stationery, collage, or just for fun! This small questioning “Are we there yet?” during your set gave us the best results when we compared it travels? Keep your passengers entertained and with others –and (bonus!) it was the least messy engaged with these hands-on origami projects. too. The set includes six marbling inks and a This book does a good job of tying interesting ☼Kirigami Home Décor Kit (7-AD) sheet of perforated circles or “float paper.” The trivia to origami projects relating to all types If you’ve ever made a paper snowflake, they paper is included because the inks are heavier and distances of travel. After learning about you’ve tried kirigami - the art of paper cutting! than the water, and if dripped directly into the the Great Lakes of North America, kids try their First, learn the basics – proper paper folding, water, the ink will sink to the bottom instead of hand constructing an origami Canadian canoe. kirigami pattern transfer, and tips for cutting spreading out on the surface. When you run Make a NYC pigeon while learning about the these intricate and elegant designs. Next, out of float paper, you can substitute your own top 10 tourist sites of . The book beautify your home by putting your new skills made out of medium-weight paper (we tried provides a total of 40 project ideas of varying to the test – frame kirigami as wall art, combine light cardstock, and it worked just as well). The difficulty levels with clearly numbered instruc- kirigami with colored tissue paper for a stained- ink is bright and strong, so you won’t need more tions and step-by-step illustrations. Contains glass look, or use kirigami as stencils or in than a drop or two per batch. You should get 100 sheets of brightly colored, specialty origami decoupage. This kit includes a 64-page booklet many years of marbling sessions out of this set! paper designed for the specific projects in this with 50 kirigami patterns, 100 sheets of origami Please note inks are non-washable and will stain book. 152 pgs. paper (6” x 6” in a wide range of muted earth clothing. – Jess 025899 ...... 14.95 11 .50 tones), tracing paper, and a very sharp pair of 041357 ...... 18.00 13 .95 scissors. ~ Anh Easy Christmas Origami (4-AD) 052423 ...... 18.99 13 .95 ☼Geometric Art (1-AD) Looking for a creative way to decorate your This spiral art kit combines geometric tem- Christmas tree? Try your hand at making a Other Paper Crafts plates and a gel pen to help you create stunning collection of origami ornaments. Thirty fes- geometric patterns right away. Simply load one tive origami projects include snowmen, Santa, ☼Quick Sticker Kits (PK-3) of the four circular templates into the rectan- Christmas trees, candy canes, stockings, stars, These clever and creative craft kits are both gular base, pick a geometric shape (I chose a and gift boxes (just to name a few). The steps an activity kit and a toy for little ones. After triangle), place your gel pen inside the shape, are diagramed with black-and-white illustrations following the simple directions to put together and follow the shape outline as it automati- in an easy-to-follow manner. Simple directions the shiny, sturdy cardboard pieces and finishing cally spirals around to create a pretty pattern. are also given when necessary. These projects it off with cool graphic stickers, your child will Experimenting with various types of colored are ideal for children, but equally appropriate have a self-made toy to play with. All the parts pens and pencils and paper is highly encour- for beginning paper folders. At our Christmas you need are included in the kit. How fun for aged. To help get your creative juices flowing, party this year we had a blast making the snow- a child to hang the Space Mobile in their room this kit also includes a full-color 48-page project man. Trust me – if we can do it, you can, and be able to tell their friends that they made it! booklet which provides tips and hints for creat- too! In no time at all you’ll be trimming your You could connect these little kits to a study unit ing your own geometric works of art. ~ Anh Christmas tree! 48 pgs, pb. – elise for younger kids on the planets (Space Mobile,) 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 021174 ...... 3.95 3 .50 about your city (Tiny Town Village,) or insects 030030 ...... 11.99 9 75. (Glitter Mosaic). ~ Sara Origami Paper Airplanes (4-AD) 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Mandala Designers (1-AD) Designed for the younger or inexperienced EACH KIT ...... 5.00 4 .50 Now you can create your own Mandala origamists who are interested in different designs 051725 Dinosaur Play World and color it too. For those who don’t know, and techniques in plane making. There are 30 051290 Glitter Mosaic Mandalas are circular designs flaunting differ- models in the book; all are fairly uncomplicated 051291 Space Mobile ent patterns. Using the included template and with step-by-step instruction, but there are a few 051728 Sparkly Critter Purses frame, kids can easily replicate the suggested that might get a little hard. - Jon 051292 Speedway Racecars designs or put their creative juices to work and 028598 ...... 9.95 7 .95 051293 Tiny Town Village make their own unique designs. Each kit con-

1074 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. tains 1 frame, 1 Mandala template, 10 sheets of “more” is there, you ask? While you will not ☼Paper Shaper Forest Friends (3-AD) paper, 1 felt tip pen and 4 colored pencils. get any papyrus in this kit, you will get screens, Okay, so maybe origami is not your forte, EACH BELOW (except noted) . . 9.99 7 .95 drying boards, scissors, glue, a brayer, glitter, but you shouldn’t give up on paper crafts all 007534 Classic Mini markers, ribbon, confetti, plastic templates, note together! This adorable book features brightly 007540 Friendship Mini cards, and paper shreds. Even the water tray is illustrated punch-out pieces to fold and glue 021247 Horses Mini included. This is perfect for young scrap-book- into 10 adorable forest creatures, plus pieces 051836 Romantic Mini . . . . 10.00 7 .95 ers. Directions are very clear, with many photos, to make trees, bushes, rocks, woods, etc. EACH BELOW (except noted) 15.99 12 .50 and even show you how to use the equipment Everything is labeled and pre-creased, with 051828 2 in 1 Romantic when you have gone through all of the consum- step-by-step instructions for completion – don’t 051829 2 in 1 Tattoo-Style able materials. Let the fun continue! This is worry, it is very simple! A tear-out base is pro- 007526 Classic another well-done kit from Faber-Castell. ~ Sara vided to attach all the scenery pieces to, and all 007573 Wonderful Horses 050047 ...... 30.00 23 .25 pieces are colored and illustrated on both sides. 049049 Deco Mandala-Designer When you are finished, you’ll have a whole Machine ...... 45.00 32 .95 Twirled Paper (3-10) scene to play with and display for your family Make professional looking mandalas with Once again, Klutz has come out with a truly and friends! ~ Megan the contents of this kit: 1 drawing machine, exceptional arts and crafts kit. Paper twirling, 050014 ...... 14.95 10 .50 5 stencils, 1 felt-tip pen, 6 colored pen- also known as paper filigree or paper quilling, cils, 10 sheets of paper, glue and glitter. is a lesser known paper craft that has been Easy-to-Make Pop-Ups (3-AD) Requires 4 AA batteries (not included). around for over 500 years (I have to admit, I had This book by pop-up artist Joan Irvine includes never heard of paper twirling before, but the thirty pop-up card projects that kids of all ages ☼Mask Making (2-AD) simplicity of the craft and the amazing results will enjoy. The projects are divided into four If you enjoy papier-mâché, then you’ll take you get makes me wonder why a product like sections: Push and Pop Out; Fold and Fit In; delight in this slightly messy process of making this wasn't available earlier). You simply curl Push, Pull, and Turn; and Combining Ideas. plaster masks. Simply dip a piece of plaster wrap strips of paper with the twirling wand and glue The easy to follow book provides step-by-step in water, quickly layer it onto a plastic mask them to make assorted objects. Included in instructions accompanied by helpful black-and- base, and work fast to build up the layers. Once the Twirled Paper kit are: a book with project white line drawings, which show how to create it’s dry, you can smooth, paint, and decorate! suggestions, well over 100 multi-colored paper folds, layers, coils, springs, tab mechanisms, This kit includes instructions, 3 rolls of plaster strips (24" x 1/8"), a twirling wand, glue, and and revolving wheels. All you need are com- wrap, 2 face mask bases, sandpaper, acrylic wiggle eyes. mon materials like paper, glue, scissors, ruler, paint, glue, some decorative embellishments, The huge variety of objects, all aesthetically pencils, and crayons. The projects include and more. Two different face mask bases are pleasing, you can make from simple paper coils is three-dimensional ideas for holiday and birth- included – a large, full-face mask and a small, absolutely amazing. Although the book provides day cards, gifts, school projects and more. half-face mask which only covers the eyes. One many creative ideas such as assorted bug/insect Examples of projects include a simple pop-up roll of plaster wrap makes roughly one large face pencil toppers, caterpillars, birds, fish, flowers, valentine, an opening flower, a moving trapeze, mask or several smaller ones. ~ Anh letters of the alphabet, etc.; don't limit yourself and a fire-breathing dragon. Some of the cutting CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not < 3yrs. to these. Once you master the many basic shapes and pasting may be too intricate for younger 053121 ...... 20.00 14 .95 introduced (teardrop, wing, eye, slug, gumdrop, kids to complete alone. 94 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel tulip, moon, arrow, duck foot, triangle, square, 021175 ...... 7.95 6 75. Make Your Own Paper Flowers (2+) diamond, and rectangle), the possibilities are lim- Those are beautiful flowers! Are they real? ited only by your imagination. ~ Enh ☼Pop-Out & Paint Horse Breeds (4-AD) Well… maybe these flowers won't look that 025125 ...... 16.95 11 .75 Create your own custom paper horses and real, but they are still beautiful. This Klutz 004655 Extra Stuff ...... 9.95 7 .50 play scene with this unique book! Just perus- book provides wonderfully written instructions Also available is an “Extra Stuff” box which ing through it will make your fingers itch to get (and pictures, of course!) of many different gor- includes 300 extra paper strips in 28 bright started. The book contains information on and geous flowers you can make from craft paper. colors for unlimited twirling possibilities. instructions to make 10 different breeds of hors- Use your imagination and create arrangements, es. Each breed has an informational page that wreaths, and other decorations for your room or Paper Fashions (3-8) shows a completed picture of the model along for gifts. Included are 72 petal cutouts in a vari- If your child has an eye for style but sewing with information about the breed, an example ety of colors, shapes, and sizes, pipe cleaners, and sketching aren’t up her alley, this trendy of a famous member of the breed, a list of and an assortment of leaves, stickers, gift tags, a book will show her how to create amazing supplies needed, and step-by-step instructions. paper vase, and a doily. Everything is pre-cut-- miniature paper outfits using the included sup- After the ten informational pages, you will find no gluing or cutting required. Make sure flowers plies. The stencils let your young designer create pages explaining techniques for each step such abound - even in winter!. - Melissa perfectly sized blouses, jackets, shirts, pants, as the specific kind of supplies you need, how 018337 ...... 12.95 9 .50 tank tops, boots, bags, shoes, hats, and more to paint the horse’s coat along with techniques using the included patterned papers or any other for different looks and color patterns, hooves, ☼Fabulous Flowers (3-AD) paper or fabric of their choice. Kids can com- points, and markings, shading the horse, mak- Create 20 beautiful paper flowers with this color- pile their favorites in their designer’s notebook ing the mane and tail (out of embroidery floss, ful kit. The book and kit set contains 26 pages of or use their designs for a variety of decorative yarn and the like), making stands, and putting punch-out petals in a variety of colors, green wire purposes. The kit includes 20 tiny wire hangers it all together. Then there are instructions for stems, a plastic shaping tool, rhinestones, glue, to display outfits, 20 sheets of double-sided pat- making all sorts of awesome accessories includ- and a ruler (printed inside the back cover of the terned paper, glue, 3 stencils, 350 sequins, 300 ing halters and lead ropes, brushes, jumps, hay book). The book is packed with full-color photos, colored seed beads, 10 craft jewels, ribbons, nets, pallets, and even a stable to house your illustrations, and step-by-step instructions for cre- and faux fur. If your kid can’t get enough of creations. The rest of the pages contain the ating each of the different types of flowers in the creating new fashions, consider the “Extra Stuff” pop-out cardstock horse pieces, two for each kit. The types of flowers you can make include a portfolio that includes the 20 patterned papers breed (front and back), that are already colored daisy, zinnia, poppy, hibiscus, daffodil, cosmos, that come in the original set along with 21 new in the main background color for each project. larkspur, and rose. 58 pgs, spiral. ~ Lisa designs, and 10 additional tiny wire hangers. A delightful and inexpensive way to craft your 027303 ...... 19.99 13 .95 036017 Paper Fashions . . . 21.95 15 .25 own quality play set! Pb, 88 pgs. ~ Megan 023901 Extra Stuff . . . . . 12.95 9 .50 052475 ...... 12.95 9 75. ☼Complete Paper Making Kit (3-AD) 004534 Fantasy ...... 21.95 15 .25 But wait, there’s more! This kit includes abso- 027846 Fancy ...... 21.95 15 .25 lutely everything you need to create dozens 027834 Fancy (Extra Stuff) . . 12.95 9 .50 of original, hand-made paper crafts. So what

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1075 Fabric Crafts & : Beginning Sewing for Boys 020201 My First Doll Book (5-AD) Making a doll is a way for a child to make Sewing - Instructional Following the same easy to follow, step-by- a friend! Using the hand-sewing skills step directions as its sister book, Stitches & learned in My First Sewing Book and My BUNKHOUSE BOOKS SEWING SERIES (PK+) , this book provides valuable tips and easy First Embroidery Book, children make a felt Written by JoAnn Gagnon, a homeschool- and fun projects that boys will enjoy sewing. doll version of themselves, PLUS they learn ing mom, these books are perfect for teaching Patterns are included for 16 excellent projects, to make simple clothes. They can go on to girls (and boys too!) the basics of sewing. Each including gear cases, bags, fishing and hunting make all kinds of dolls, with different faces, book progresses in a very step-by-step fashion, vests, and more. This spiral bound book will hair and clothing. Kit includes two cut-out first acquainting students with the tools of the make it fun for boys (or even girls) to create their dolls (two different skin tones) plus crochet trade, then instructing them in the basics. Skill- own gear and comes with 80 pages of sewing , and yarn for hair. appropriate projects are featured in each book, instructions plus the patterns. 020202 My First Book along with the patterns, so you won't have to 000877 ...... 24.95 17 .95 With a clear understanding of the concepts search for a pattern that's simple enough to of sewing, and the skills developed through practice on. Stitches & Pins and Buckles & Sewing Teacher Resources (5-AD) hand sewing and embroidery, children are Bobbins are the place to start with beginners, This resource provides reproducible activities now introduced to the sewing machine on and then you can follow up with Catch the and more for homeschool teachers or co-op an elementary level. Pictures are substi- Sewing Bug, Pins and Needles, or Pintucks & teachers who are teaching children to sew. tuted for words to help children who are just Lace to further build students' sewing skills. The book includes puzzles based on sewing learning to read. Rhymes and silly names concepts, practice stitching sheets, suggest- for machine parts help children remember Catch the Sewing Bug (PK-3) ed hands-on activities, instructional handouts, information and rules. Children learn about That’s right: sewing is contagious! At least, it illustrated instructions for basic sewing “life allowances, tapering, snips, clips, is when you expose yourself to fun and simple skills,” and curriculum guides. The curriculum stitching inside and turning the shape out- projects like the ones in this book! This is a guides lay out session-by-session lesson plans side. Kit includes Sewing Practice Sheets great introduction to Stitches & Pins. The 25 for use with either Stitches & Pins or Buckles and fabric for two stars. projects featured are at the beginner’s level; & Bobbins along with which teacher resources 001354 My First Quilt Book however, they build on the basics in order to use in each session. Puzzles and handouts Using one or four patch blocks, children to help students become more proficient and cover topics like pattern markings, sewing learn to use a quilt plan, use a template to independent in sewing. With the help of the tools, parts of a sewing machine, sewing terms, draw and cut the shapes, and with the skills step-by-step instructions and illustrations, your seams, terms, sergers, sewing supplies, learned in My First Sewing Book, a child will enjoy sewing useful items such as a seams, hand sewing, fabric, patterns, measure- pieced quilt with sashing strips and blocks. drawstring purse, soothing lavender neck wrap, ments, and pinning. Stitching sheets offer a The quilt is finished by attaching the back mittens, tote bag, throw pillow, sewing machine variety of lines and shapes to practice stitching with the pillow-making process. The three cover, and much, much more! Patterns are on. Several additional sewing projects and tips pieces of the quilt are fastened using yarn found in the back of the book, and few sewing for teaching children to sew are also included. ties so that the quilt can be “in use” while supplies are needed in order to accomplish each The pages are glossy blackline masters (not for quilting each square. Kit includes a poster project. 39 pgs, pb. – elise consumable use), so you will need to make board template, quilt plans to color, and 040166 ...... 9.95 8 .25 copies for students. 56 pgs, reproducible. – Jess ideas for more quilts. - Stephanie 040168 ...... 16.95 13 .95 052182 ☼My First Embroidery Book (2-4) Stitches & Pins: Beginning Sewing for Girls ~~~~~~~~~~~ Children learn to think of embroidery as art (3-AD) as they cross-stitch their name onto gingham Want to learn how to operate a sewing using charts and guides. Basic techniques machine? This fun book will explain the basics MY FIRST SEWING BOOKS (K-8) are used to teach kids to make letters, bor- to you and give you 14 projects in which to Author Winky Cherry believes that children ders and hearts, while they learn important practice your newfound sewing skills. From a should learn to sew by hand before they learn lessons in safety, sharing, decision-mak- pillowcase to pajamas and aprons to tote bags, to use a sewing machine. Hand sewing skills ing, patience and confidence. Kit includes this book has some COOL sewing projects develop finger dexterity, and teach the value of thread, hoop and fabrics. 44 pgs. ~ Sara to do. Very well written with easy-to-follow patience and practice. This series gently leads ~~~~~~~~~~~ instructions and clear illustrations, a home- children through their first sewing experiences. school mom and sewing-award winning daugh- Sewing School: 21 Projects Kids Will Love ter combination share with you the tricks to the EACH SEWING KIT BELOW 16.95 12 .50 (K-3) sewing trade. I have never seen a better intro- 020199 My First Sewing Book & Kit 040960 ...... 16.95 12 .75 duction to sewing book. Patterns are included. When we first reviewed this product, Melissa ~ Genevieve & Stephanie (then age 10) had so much fun ☼One Stitch at a Time – Complete Toy 015297 ...... 24.95 17 .95 sewing the first project (ducks) that during Making Kit (2-5) the next three days they made Humphrey Do you have a child Pins and Needles (6-AD) Whale, Squirrel Nutkin, Ali Alligator, and who loves stuffed ani- For everyone who loved Stitches and Pins, this nine more stuffed animals. Only the need mals? What if they book picks up where it left off. More challeng- to use the kitchen table for something other could learn to make ing skills and projects await you in this interme- than sewing kept them from completing the one just how they diate sewing book. After a brief look at pattern whole zoo. Patterns for these animals are imagine it; a super- sizes and sewing supplies, you'll begin learning placed over two pieces of felt, and the felt hero cat or a sweet about seams, buttons and , pockets, is cut. Children then make dots 1/8” apart mama bunny? How appliqués, hems, darts, machine embroidery, and 1/8” along the edge of felt. Needle and about a pirate dog or a , and other more advanced elements of thread are drawn through each hole until teddy bear in pajamas? sewing. These concepts are learned by sewing sewing is 90% complete. Add stuffing, fin- This kit comes in two actual clothes and a few other practical items ish sewing the remaining length, and they parts: a separate spiral-bound instruction book like table runners and heirloom bags. Over 30 have a new stuffed animal. Instructions are with tabs for sections on techniques, patterns, patterns are included - for girls and misses sizes simple enough for very young children to step-by-steps and mix and match ideas. The 8-16 and for every season as well! If you're follow and in rhyme for easy memoriza- other part is a storage area for the book and ready to move on to a new level, Pins and tion. Includes book, two precut felt shapes, supplies (like a little sewing box.) You are only Needles is here! Spiral, 80 pgs. - Melissa 3 yards each of 4 colors of crochet thread, getting material to make the cat, but you are get- 002581 ...... 24.95 17 .95 and 43 patterns for additional projects. ting instructions and patterns to alter this basic

1076 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. toy body to make other animals and clothes. by introducing all the tools (or , as I just ☼Modesty Matters Sewing DVDs (AD) You will need to have your own needle, scissors learned!) you need, different kind of fabrics So your daughter wants to make a costume for and thread. Kids will have fun gathering fabric and their characteristics, finding the line, Liberty Day. Or a dress for her doll. But you’re to make new creations and can store their sup- buying thread and patterns, cutting rules, and just not sure about how to do it properly – or plies in the sturdy cardboard box. They would finally directions for using the actual machine. maybe you have no idea whatsoever on how not just be learning to hand-sew, but also how She gives instruction on threading the machine to go about it. These DVDs are the answer – to follow instructions and patiently achieve a and other advice and tips for using it. And and you may even want to look into the Home goal. They will end up with a toy uniquely their after all this instruction, she doesn't leave you Economics: You Can Sew! course from the own. ~ Sara on your own to find a pattern and get started. same publisher. In fact, these DVDs assume 042799 ...... 18.99 15 .50 She actually includes three different patterns, you (or your student) know the basics of sewing with chapters devoted to helping you turn out so the You CAN Sew! course would be a good Best of Sewing Machine Fun for Kids (2-6) each project. First, you will sew an envelope idea if you’re a complete beginner. This is the This book combines all the fun found in Sewing pillow cover. A simple yet classy project to get perfect way to get experience in sewing – not Machine Fun and More Sewing Machine Fun you started. She leads you step by step through to mention a very special project your student into one binding. Find 13 fun sewing projects; the process, from cutting it out all they way to will be proud to have completed. First of all, games, puzzles, and riddles; helper stars; and finishing it up. Next comes the tote bag. This the patterns are provided right on the DVD. all of the other features from the originals in this is a little bit more difficult, but still easy enough They’re pdfs so you’ll have to print and tape lay-flat, extremely kid-friendly sewing starter. that you can be comfortable and turn out a great them together but they’re so much simpler look- A great way to introduce children to using a looking product. Last, but not least, you try out ing than most patterns. Second, there is a full sewing machine, with clear instructions and your knowledge on a skirt. Decide whether you set of instructions that you can either read from illustrations. A sewing machine is necessary to want to make a long or short skirt, and then fol- your computer or print from the pdf files. Third, complete the activities. low her clear instructions to find your size, lay it there’s a video that shows you step-by-step 024842 ...... 16.95 10 .95 out on the fabric, and sew it together. The next exactly what to do. What could be simpler? chapter provides help finishing up your skirt so The Doll Dress DVD includes patterns and Sewing with Felt (2-6) it fits correctly and hangs nicely. You'll learn instructions for a classic A-line dress, a high- With a few creative stitches and some color- how to put in the elastic for the waist, finish off waisted “everyday” dress and a set of bloom- ful felt, you can easily assemble some unique the seams, hem it up, and finish off the slit. By ers (just what every well-dressed doll needs). crafts with the help of this book! This is a the time you've practiced on these three simple These are sized to fit the popular 18” dolls (you wonderful beginner’s manual that will help projects, you'll have the confidence to try your know, the ones with the girls names from vari- your child master the , chain hand on a store bought pattern. If you've ever ous American time periods). [The classic A-line stitch, French knot, lazy daisy stitch, running thought that you could never learn to sew, this dress is the same dress that is made child-size stitch, step stitch, , whipstitch, book is out to prove you wrong. - Melissa as a final project for the You CAN Sew! course.] and how to sew on buttons and end off. After 020517 ...... 23.95 16 .95 The Colonial Dress DVD provides the pattern, the stitches are learned, you can go ahead and instructions and video example for a life-sized put them to use by using embroidery floss and ☼Sew With Sara (7-AD) period costume – child sizes (2T-XS-S-M-L-XL) felt which can easily be used in just about any Sara Trail is a teenager who loves to sew. – up to pre-teen. You’ll need Adobe Reader v.9 craft. There are over sixty fun projects to make, She’s been sewing since she was 5-years old but both the DVDs and the CD-ROMs will run including book covers, animal bibs, Christmas and even teaches on both Macs and PCs. ~ Janice tree ornaments, checkerboards, beanbags, and other kids at her 048206 18” Everyday Dress & many more enjoyable creations! Patterns are church how to Bloomers DVD/CD 24.95 20 .95 included in the back of this eighty-eight page, sew. This book 048207 Colonial Costume Dress hardcover, spiral-bound book, and the detailed is a collection of DVD/CD Child Sizes 24.95 20 .95 instructions show exactly what you need and 9 cute and easy how to make the project shown in the full-color sewing projects photographs! I am an avid sewer, and there is designed by Sara Sewing - Easy Sewing Projects nothing easier than working with felt! If you that can be realis- are introducing your child to sewing, or are just tically completed Lauri Hand Puppet Craft Kits (K-4) looking for some crafts to help them hone in on by the beginning These are great hands-on projects for young their stitching skills, then this book should meet sewing machine kids with lasting results. Children first sew the sewing needs! – elise user. It provides precut felt shapes (plastic ball-tipped needles 037697 ...... 19.95 14 .95 lots of useful hits and yarn are provided) and then creatively for beginning sewers and is peppered through- decorate their hand puppets with the included Home Economics: You Can Sew! (7-AD) out with casual (i.e., expect some text-speak) felt and/or with any other accessories of their See complete description in Curriculum/Home journal entries. As you might expect from a choice. Before you know it, your child will Economics section. 13-year old author, Sara is very economically be ready to make their puppets walk, crawl, or 035878 ...... 159.95 139 95. minded. She imparts numerous tips to other creep and put on a performance! ~ Enh budding entrepreneurs on how to sell their sew- 003033 Crawling Critters . . . 9.99 7 95. Sew Fast Sew Easy (8-AD) ing creations, including the rights to sell projects 3 adorable insect puppets including a bee, Sewing was something I always wanted to do, based on designs from this book. The projects ladybug, and butterfly. A wonderful craft and like so many other things, got pushed aside included are: cell phone or MP3 player cover, project for one of those rainy spring days! for lack of time and instruction. Although this child’s apron, envelope pillow, pj bottoms (for 026864 Lace-a-Puppet . . 14.99 11 .75 last winter I just decided I was going to sew a boys or girls), scrunchy, drawstring bag, tote Includes material to make up to 6 people quilt, which also got set aside, as I never did bag, rip-n-strip top, and school folder. Most puppets. get my machine threaded right. But I am newly of the projects do not require specific patterns, excited to start with this book. It is one of the but instead provide easy instructions on how Needles for Lacing or Sewing (PK-3) first sewing books I've seen that really gives me to calculate measurements for the rectangles of Plastic needles with ball-tips, perfect for young an "I can do this!" feeling. The author has been fabric required. Also, please note that you do children to use for “sewing” projects using yarn in designing in New York for years, and she not actually sew pajama bottoms from scratch to stitch in felt, paper, needlepoint canvas, teaches a class in her store. However, when (unless you buy your own pattern). Instead, you loose-weave fabric, etc. Ball-tip needles are asked by students for a good beginning sewing learn how to modify already made pajama pants safer for younger children, but require precut book, she never knew how to answer. So she by putting on a decorative waistband and pant holes in material. Sets of ten needles per pack. wrote her own clear, easy to follow book to help leg cuffs. 112 pgs. ~ Anh 003039 Ball-tipped . . . . . 5.49 4 75. people gain confidence in sewing. She begins 053093 ...... 19.95 12 .75 003045 Blunt/Rounded Tip . . . 3.59 2 95.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1077 Beginner’s Stitchery Deluxe Set (1+) using all kinds of patterned fleece. Kids will First Needlepoint Kit (1-AD) If you’re searching for something more inclu- enjoy use this warm blanket that they made This fun needlepoint kit is perfect for your sive than one of the regulars sets, this is an themselves, or have a great gift to give a friend, youngest crafters. It contains materials to make excellent solution. It teaches kids three different sibling, or Mom! three projects – two 4” x 4” mug rugs or hanging stitches, and includes everything you need to 027683 ...... 31.00 20 .00 decorations and a bookmark. The kit includes complete the entire kit. The instructions show three plastic canvases, a blunt metal needle, kids how to make a 6” x 6” needlepoint picture, Quilting: Design Your Own Patchwork wool yarn in numerous colors and instructions. bookmark, keychain, a 6” x 6” crosstitch pic- Projects (3+) 016935 ...... 16.95 14 .50 ture, and a puppy bean bag. - Melissa Quilting is one of those fun projects which if 004187 ...... 9.99 9 .75 you learn to do well, you can make inexpensive Needlepoint Sampler (3-AD) but beautiful and tasteful gifts. This book sup- This kit contains everything you need to get Betty’s Begin to Sew Sets (1-6) plies everything you need to get the right start started with simple needlepoint. The vinyl car- These sets are both instructive and enjoy- in quilting. That includes quilting fabric, quilt rying case includes a 5” x 7” plastic needlepoint able. Kids will learn easy sewing as they make batting, patchwork design cards with different canvas, one tapestry needle, enough yarn to two beanbags. Each kit holds two pre-cut felt design ideas, a plastic seam pressing tool, pins complete one project, and step-by-step instruc- shapes, stuffing, materials for decorating, yarn, and needles, thread, a , and a ruler and tions. Choose the pattern featuring the red two- and a safe plastic needle. - Melissa plastic templates. The first few pages give tips story house with double smoke stacks and two EACH SET ...... 6.99 5 .95 on getting started, planning your projects, and fir trees; or make the one with two fluffy sheep, 004190 Bear & Heart advantages of different designs. The pages fol- a tall tree, a cloud and the sun. If you finish 004191 Butterfly & Flower lowing get you into the "meat" of the book - the your project and decide you’d like to try the 022741 Cat & Heart really fun part of creating with directions for other design, simply purchase another canvas making a sachet, toss pillow, wall hanging or and yarn from your local craft store. ~ Rachel P ☼Sew-Cute Sock Puppy (2-AD) table mat, shoulder bag, potholder, small quilt 016978 ...... 16.95 14 .50 This kit is SO cute! Absolutely everything or large wall hanging, and floor pillow. The you need to make this stuffed toy is in the box. back pages are devoted to the how-to's of pins, Crocheting You get scissors, needles, and stitches; making patchwork blocks; pins, needle & hand quilting; and how to start from scratch. Discover Crochet Kit (2-12) thread, a thread- The door is open to the world of quilting! Crocheting is so much fun, and it’s versatile, er, and all of the 034551 ...... 21.95 15 .25 too. Once you know the basic stitches, you can embellishments. create just about anything! This kit will defi- The girly pink How To Make a Patchwork Quilt DVD (7-AD) nitely get you up and running, and it includes and apple-green 053807 ...... 21.97 19 .95 enough yarn to make a scarf or a purse. The socks are almost step-by-step instructions start with the basics too cute to cut Embroidery / Needlepoint and include making a slipknot, making a chain, up, made to fit single crocheting, double crocheting, making about an 8 year old. Instructions are very clear Super Embroidery Kit (2-8) slip stitches, and making granny squares. After and take you step-by-step with illustrations, What a great gift for a child who would like to all the stitches have been covered, instructions from how to pin your pattern, to how to divide begin to explore the joys of embroidery! This are included for creating a granny square scarf or your fluff, but there are several steps. Students kit will have your kids practicing different stitch a granny square purse. The instructions include will have to learn to make a good whipstitch to techniques within minutes, as everything you helpful diagrams and illustrations. Includes put their puppy together. You may want to have need to get started is included. Within this kit four colors of 100% wool yarn, a crochet hook, them practice this first on an old sock. I have you’ll find: 12 skeins of brightly colored floss, beads, and instructions for getting started. a feeling that your drawers may be missing a 1 hoop, 2 needles, 1 cotton handkerchief (the 035670 ...... 21.95 18 .50 sock here and there after your child masters this practice cloth), 5 squares of felt, lots of colorful kit, but you will have lots of stuffed puppies to felt letters and shapes, iron-on transfers, ribbon, Crochet (2-8) show for it! Scissors are blunt-edged, but sharp buttons, beads, spangles, needle and thread, There’s more to crocheting than just scarves enough to cut sock fabric, so be sure to super- petals, and even a small pair of scissors. All and pot holders, even for the beginner! This vise little hands. ~ Sara this comes in a pre-made felt craft bag which book features 30 creative (some more than oth- 052038 ...... 12.00 9 .50 will easily store all your materials. In fact, your ers!) ways for kids to use their crocheting skills. first embroidery project could be to stitch on It starts with the basics – choosing the right yarn Make Your Own Puppy (3-8) the heart patch that is included to make a small and hooks, learning the basic stitches (through This kit includes everything you need to make pocket on your bag! Of course, easy-to-follow simple steps and accompanying pictures), and your own puppy dog. Simply sew together the instructions are included that show you how to explaining the terminology. Then kids are pieces of felt. Then add the stuffing, eyes and do each different stitch step-by-step with the ready to pick a project, easily accomplished nose and your new best friend is complete. help of illustrations. Lots of fun embroidery pat- by the fact that they are conveniently identified ~Enh terns are also enclosed. After a few practice as easy, intermediate, or advanced. Some of 022753 ...... 9.99 8 .50 runs, your child will be ready to begin embel- the projects included are shoelaces, slippers, lishing their clothes, decorating pillowcases, pillows, hats, bags of various sizes for different Quilting and making fun wall hangings. The possibilities uses, shawls, balls, and even a summer top. are endless! – elise Full-color photographs accompany the direc- Knot-A-Quilt (1-8) 005751 ...... 28.00 19 .25 tions so kids can see what the finished product Even young crafters without any needle and will (should!) look like. 112 pgs, pb. – Melissa thread skill can enjoy this quick and easy form ☼Easy Embroidery Pretty Printed Purse (2-9) 004990 ...... 9.95 7 75. of quilting! This easy-to-complete kit includes This all-inclusive kit includes everything you forty-eight 9” square fleece pieces in six differ- need (minus the scissors) to embroider your own Crochet Hat & Scarf (Learn to Knit & Crochet) ent colors (pink, green, orange, yellow, purple, purse and accessory case. Using any of the six (3-AD) and blue), with the outer edges cut into 1 ½” types of stitches (straight, running, satin, back, Your girl can crochet her very own pink hat strips. Simply knot the squares together to cre- blanket, or chain) taught, kids can decorate a and scarf (with green and white accents) with ate your own 3’ by 4’ quilt. It doesn’t require one of a kind, usable purse. The kit includes a this fun kit. The kit contains 155 yards of pink any stewing, stitching, stuffing, or any materials fabric purse, fabric squares, embroidery hoop, yarn, 79.5 yards of green yarn, 45 yards of – just your hands! Megan is a big fan of this needle, thread, buttons, rhinestones, and more. white yarn, a sparkly purple plastic crochet form of quilting, and has followed this basic Purse measures approximately 10” x 6”. hook, and a plastic needle. Easy-to- method to make quilts for friends and family 031346 ...... 20.00 14 .95 follow instructions are also included. The fin-

1078 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. ished project size is 8” x 6” for the hat and 4” x Quick-to-Knit Scarf Kits (2+) Weaving / Potholder Kits 48” for the scarf. ~ Lisa This kit for beginning knitters teaches them 041200 ...... 12.99 10 .50 the basic garter stitch, and sets them loose to Potholders and Other Loopy Projects (K-AD) create their own scarf. The kit includes easy-to- This kit is perfect for beginners and includes Begin to Crochet Set (4+) follow, illustrated instructions to teach children everything you need to weave wonderful proj- Youngsters learn the basic crochet stitch, and the basic stitches, two wooden knitting needles, ects. The set comes with a sturdy plastic loom make a doll blanket, purse, or scarf. The kit and enough silky-soft Mohair and fine wool yarn measuring 7” x 7”, 200 colorful, high quality jer- holds a crochet hook, instructions, and enough to knit a scarf approximately 3" wide and 50" sey loops, a large crochet hook, a plastic needle, yarn to make one of the projects. All you need long. It's nice when kids can apply their knowl- and rainbow-colored yarn. The 40-page book is more yarn, and they can complete as many edge right away to create such a nice, useful that accompanies the materials gives detailed articles as they want. - Melissa object! Available in three yarn colors. - Jess directions on how to weave with the loom, as 004184 ...... 9.99 8 .50 EACH SCARF KIT ...... 19.95 16 .95 well as games you can play with potholders you 029115 Purple 029117 Teal make and directions for making other items like a Basic Crochet DVD (4-AD) 029116 Red purse and picture frame. Give this fun kit to your 053806 ...... 21.97 19 .95 children and you may just get some colorful pot- Learn to Knit Activity Set & Book (3-8) holders back from them. The main kit includes Knitting If you have a child who wants to learn to knit, enough materials to weave five colorful squares this kit includes everything you need, all stored (200 loops) and if you think your kids are going to Spool Knitting Knit Critters Sets (1-8) in one handy see-through bag that measures fall crazy in love with weaving, add an Extra Stuff Spool knitting is an easy, fun skill for young 13” x 10” x 2”, has a handle, and snaps closed. pack that includes 153 additional loops. kids to master and it allows them to create Inside the bag is a 40 page book that shows 001729 Book ...... 16.95 11 .75 their own cute little creations. The instructions how to knit with numbered, easy-to-follow, 023902 Extra Stuff . . . . . 12.95 9 50. describe (in a few simple steps) how to spool illustrated instructions. Readers will learn about knit using the included plastic spool knitter. the tools they need, all about yarn, basic knit- Craft Weaving Loom (1+) Diagrams accompany the directions, and after ting steps, checking their work, combining When my little brother Mark received a loom just a few minutes of acquainting themselves stitches to make interesting designs, and more. with colorful loops for his birthday years ago, with the process, kids should be ready to go. Then five, easy-to-follow projects are given for he was thrilled, and our hot pad population The rest of the instructions detail how to make readers to complete (bean bags, scarves, socks, quadrupled overnight. He loved to weave them, specific critters using the included yarn and hats, and bags). Also included in the bag are and came up with several ideas: rainbow pads, spool knitter. A plastic needle and craft stick are two bamboo knitting needles, a bamboo crochet three-color pads, patterns, or just picking a loop also included, along with everything you need hook, and a plastic for finish- at random and weaving it in. This inexpensive kit to fashion one of each creation shown. Before ing projects. That’s not all! You also get 1,800 includes a plastic loom, a metal weaving hook, you know it, your child will have a whole zoo! feet of colorful yarn (blues, pink, orange, and and a pile of bright cotton loops. Instructions for 014036 Deluxe 10 Critter Set 6.99 5 .95 purple). With all the materials in this kit and the weaving potholders are found on the back of the Make a rabbit, dog, cat, flower, snail, cater- helpful, straightforward directions, your child box, and instructions on making headbands are pillar, dragonfly, butterfly, fish, and snake. will soon be enjoying knitting. ~ Rachel included inside. A refill 16-oz. bag of mixed- Includes 75 yards of colorful yarn, 8 suction 038125 ...... 25.00 20 .50 color loops is also available. You can create hot cups, 22 pipe cleaners, and 12 googly eyes. pads, pot holders, a mini-rug, and coasters to give 014048 Garden Critters . . . . 7.00 5 .95 Knitting: Learn to Knit Kit (3-AD) as gifts or use around the house. The finished Make a worm, butterfly, dragonfly, lizard, My mom is an avid knitter (you should see the product looks wonderful, but making the crafts are and two types of flowers with this kit that scarf, mittens, and ear warmer she made me surprisingly easy. At age 8, Mark easily picked up includes 97 yards of colorful yarn, 20 pipe for Christmas), and I have aspirations to learn the weaving concept right away with no trouble. cleaners, 9 pom-poms, 6 googly eyes, 2 someday, too. Knitting always seemed to be 002611 Loom Set ...... 7.45 5 95. suction cups, and more. a complicated and hard hobby, but this book 002612 16-oz . Bag of Loops . . 7.45 5 95. breaks it down step-by-step so that even some- one like me can understand (and succeed)! Best Potholder Kits (1-AD) of all, the book comes with all the supplies you Making potholders is a great introduction to need to get started. Included in this kit is a yarn weaving and a fun, relaxing, and creative activ- needle, a crochet hook, two knitting needles, ity too. The results are very useable, which two buttons, and 210 yards of yarn (it should be we love! Both of these kits are designed to last enough to complete all six projects). First you many potholders, with sturdy metal looms and need to wind the yarn into a ball, and then you metal weaving hooks. The metal loom pegs need to tie your slipknot on your knitting nee- slant outward to prevent loops from slipping off, dle. From there you will be instructed how to which is especially helpful for young kids! The "cast on," knit and purl, and count your stitches colorful loops included with each kit are 100% to get the desired width. You're even instructed cotton and custom-sized to fit the loom, which Quick Knit Loom (2-7) on how to buy more yarn, how to pick up a is often not the case in less expensive kits. The I have to say, I’ve always found crocheting dropped stitch, what to do if you create too instructions included offer instructions on start- easier than knitting, but with the help of this kit, many stitches, how to sew seams, how to weave ing and finishing potholders, along with design it was easy to learn how to knit trendy scarves, in your yarn, and how to block off your work. ideas and suggestions for additional projects hats, belts, purses, and more! The kit contains Whew…that's a lot to learn! You'll first create using the basic potholder. The traditional kit both a large knitting loom (7 ¼”) and a smaller a practice piece until you feel comfortable with includes enough cotton loops to make two pot- double-sided knitting loom ( 4 ¾” x 2 ½”); 90 all the steps. Then you're ready to take a stab holders, while the deluxe kit includes enough yards of high quality, brightly colored, thick at making the six different projects outlined cotton loops to make six potholders. A refill yarn; a knitting hook; thread and needles; a tas- step-by-step in this guide. You can make a cell pack of cotton loops is also available, which sel maker; and a small assortment of buttons and phone sock, a skinny scarf, a purse, a hat, a holds a colorful assortment of the same quality beads to decorate the final products. Although sunglass case, and a pocket purse. What a great loops, enough to make another two potholders. the project instructions are a bit lacking in that way to learn a valuable skill! - elise 007246 Traditional Kit . . . . 16.95 14 .50 it focuses on how to use the provided materials 035004 ...... 24.95 17 .50 007239 Deluxe Kit . . . . . 26.95 22 .65 to make one particular project (a knit hat), the 007235 Refill pack ...... 7.50 6 95. skills you will learn can easily be expanded Traditional Spool Knitting Kit (3-AD) 029109 Lotta Loops . . . . . 19.95 16 .95 towards other projects of your choosing. 052161 ...... 12.95 10 .95 Includes enough loops to make 8 potholders 031359 ...... 20.00 14 .95 in a variety of colors (no black or white).

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1079 ☼Lots o’ Loops Potholder Loom (1-AD) 12” wooden weaving loom is included in the wool yarn are available for both Easy Weavers. Make stylish accessories with potholders! set and can be used repeatedly for all kinds of 016897 Easy Weaver A . . 120.00 94 .95 This kit includes over 250 colorful loops, weaving. 1500 feet of colorful yarn, a wooden 016917 Easy Weaver B . . 185.00 146 .95 a loom, yarn, rib- shuttle, a plastic needle, wooden warp separa- 016899 Size A (or B) Rainbow bon, crochet hook, tor, sturdy loom comb, assorted pony beads, Refill Kit . . . . . 21.95 18 .50 and buttons. The kit wooden beads, and an oversized are also 016919 Size B Tartan Plaid Refill makes 7 potholders included. All these materials, the loom, and the Kit ...... 31.95 26 .95 that you can turn into book are stored in a clear vinyl case with a han- a water bottle hold- dle that measures 13.25” x 11” x 3”. Beginning Stick Shuttles er, purse, notebook weavers will enjoy the detailed directions and These quality hardwood stick shuttles will cover, sunglass case, project options this set provides. ~ Rachel help keep your easy weaving projects tight and or whatever else you 038127 ...... 25.00 20 .50 together as you weave. Available in 2 lengths. can dream up. A 017031 8” Stick Shuttle . . . . 3.95 3 75. refill kit is also avail- Lap Looms (2-AD) 016990 16”Stick Shuttle . . . . 6.80 6 50. able, which includes Lap Looms are constructed of hardwood, and 140+ loops (enough they are portable enough to take anywhere. Tapestry Loom Supplies (3-AD) to make 4 potholders). ~ Lisa Each loom kit contains a Lap Loom, 1 oz. of These high-quality weaving supplies can be 050050 Loom ...... 20.00 14 .95 cotton warp string, 100% wool yarn, a tapestry used with the Standing Tapestry Loom listed 050051 Refill Kit ...... 10.00 7 .95 needle, two shed sticks, a shuttle (one shuttle above. I am not a weaver myself, so I had to do comes with Size A loom, and two shuttles a little research in order to describe the follow- You Can Weave! (K-AD) come with Size B), and illustrated instructions. ing items. A glossary of loom and equipment This book is perfect for those who want to The instructions show the basics of weaving terms I found online helped me tremendously, teach weaving but have limited knowledge of and explain how to weave and create pillows, and now I can be fairly certain that I am weav- the art itself. Kathleen Monaghan has formed purses, small rugs, wall hangings, tote bags and ing an accurate picture here, and not just spin- a wonderful sequence of lessons that will take much more. A different color scheme of yarn ning a yarn. (Puns very much intended. Sorry, I your children from the very basics of weaving comes with each loom - the “Fiesta” design with couldn’t resist!) ~ Rachel P. all the way to advanced forms, teaching not the Size A loom incorporates colors like purple, 016849 13” Shed Stick . . . . 3.50 3 25. only the vocabulary necessary, but also a firm green, gold, orange and red, while the “Sierra” This flat, wooden stick is pointed on one understanding of the process and skills needed design that comes with Size B features black, end. It is used to create the “shed” or open- to produce a beautiful finished product. Each white and red. Portable, hands-on, and plenty ing for the shuttle to pass through. lesson provides words to learn, lists of materi- of room for creativity! 016873 Cotton Warp String – als needed for project, photographs to aid in We also offer several additional Lap Loom 1 lb . Cone . . . . . 32.00 27 .25 understanding, and step-by-step teacher instruc- products. If your children really get into weav- Thick cotton string used for “warp” (the tions. On occasion the author will suggest ways ing, check out the Wonder Wand. This handy threads that run the length of the loom, to relate weaving to different subjects, such as wooden tool makes weaving easier and faster across which threads are woven.) Though math. Directions on the creation of different by speeding up the shed-making process. It’s only available in white, cotton warp can be looms, with most using readily available sup- great for younger children too! Instructions are colored with the fabric dye of your choice. plies, are included. Glossary and index found included. If you want another set of the same 016885 Cotton Warp String – at back of book. 96 pgs, hc. - Tasha materials that came with your Lap Loom or want 1 oz . Tube ...... 3 00. 007626 ...... 21.95 14 .50 to try another design, we also offer refill sets. A smaller quantity of the above item. Each set will work with either size Lap Loom, PegLoom (K+) and includes enough wool yarn for the project, Other Fabric Crafts More challenging than weaving potholders, cotton warp yarn, and illustrated instructions. and less difficult than using other weaving tools, We also offer 13” shed sticks individually in Learn to Latch Hook Activity Set (2-6) the PegLoom is a great way for young students case you need a replacement. Everything is included in this kit to make one and very beginners to learn how to weave. The Lap Looms: 2-sided latch hook pillow. You will receive cut PegLoom is a 7" x 10" sturdy wooden frame, 029110 Size A - 12” x 16” . . 45.00 37 .75 yarn, latch hook, plastic needle, latch hook with slanted pegs attached on both sides so the 029111 Size B-14 .5”x 18 .5” 55.00 46 .25 canvas, and a marker. A 40-page booklet with weaving won't fall off. Children draw the wool Tools: easy to follow instructions shows students how yarn through the loom with a sturdy plastic 007292 Wonder Wand . . . . 10.95 9 .25 to make 14 projects including a picture frame, needle, building fine motor skills and enjoyment 016849 13” Shed Stick . . . . 3.50 3 .25 pillows, wall hangings, and more. When you in the fact that they are creating projects of their Refill Project Kits: run out of yarn after your first project, there are own. The size of the loom allows such projects 016923 Fiesta ...... 21.95 18 .50 directions on how to cut more and the differ- as wall hangings, purses, coasters, blankets and 017033 Wooly Sheep . . . . 21.95 18 .50 ent kinds of yarn to use. This all comes packed rugs for dolls, and whatever else they can dream nicely in a vinyl carrying case. ~ Phyllis up. The set includes the PegLoom, cotton Easy Weaver (3-AD) 038126 ...... 25.00 20 .50 warp string, 100% wool in red, purple, What better gift to give to a child than one green and gold, plastic needle, and illustrated that will allow them to make a gift for someone Traditional Rug Hooking Kit (3-9) instructions. Winner of an Oppenheim Best else – or just to have fun creating things for This simple craft is easy to learn, relaxing, and Toy award, and Teacher's Choice award. - Jess themselves? Even if you know nothing about allows plenty of room for creativity! This kit 029113 ...... 24.95 20 .95 weaving, these kits are very simple to use. The lets beginners start rug hooking on a small scale Easy Weavers are made of finished wood and while completing a 4.75” x 7” rug featuring Learn to Weave Book & Kit (2-8) are rigid heddle table looms. The Easy Weaver three sheep in a meadow. Just about everything This beginning weaving set includes everything A comes pre-threaded with 6” wide by 2 ½ you need to complete the project is included, you need to learn to weave. It has a 34-page, yards long rainbow wool yarn, and an illustrated from the foundation material with the design full-color book that includes project ideas and instruction booklet that shows you how to create printed on it, to the wooden frame, hook, and tips on using the loom. Following the illustrated table runners, placemats, scarves, doll blankets wool yarns (you only need to provide a scissors directions, students will learn how to weave in and more. The Easy Weaver B is pre-threaded and a few thumbtacks). The instructions are no time at all. In addition to the book, the kit with 15” wide by 3 ½ yards long Tartan Plaid very detailed and provide illustrated examples includes everything you need to start making wool yarn (enough to weave a shawl) and an to help beginners get started. Plenty of rug your very own hand-woven items. Pick from instruction booklet. Both Easy Weaver sets hooking tips, advice, step-by-step instructions the project ideas in the book or make your own include two wooden stick shuttles and the Easy for completing the design, and historical infor- creations with the materials included. A 10” x Weaver Book of Project Ideas. Refill kits of mation on rug hooking is included. The hook

1080 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. and wooden frame will last for years and many We’ve tested the indigo kit in the office and at a 048860 Small Coin Purse Kit (8+) more projects – all you need is more foundation baby shower (one kit can dye a lot of onesies!) ...... 4.99 3 50. material, yarn, or any other fabric you want to and we were all impressed at the simple process Coin purse measures 3 ¼” x 3” when closed try. Completed “rugs” can be used as doll rugs, and gorgeous results. Camo and Funky Groovy and has a Velcro closure. wall hangings, or even in pillows. kits can dye cotton, linen, rayon and hemp. 007275 ...... 28.95 24 .50 Indigo can be used on any natural fiber. All kits ☼Leather Wristbands (Packs of 3) (ages 7+) include dye, one pair of gloves, rubber bands, These fun kits allow young crafters to design The Complete Tie Dye Kit (2-AD) and instructions with folding suggestions for their own wristbands. Each kit includes three My memory of tie dye-ing is that it is time-con- dyeing inspiration. precut leather wristbands with built-in metal suming, difficult, and MESSY. Not so with this EACH KIT ...... 11.99 10 .95 snaps. Wristbands adjust in length from 7.5” kit! I was pleasantly surprised when my daugh- 037263 Camo to 8.5” and are ready to tool (if desired). ~ Lisa ters and I completed this kit quickly, cleanly, 037427 Funky Groovy 025442 Adjustable 3/4” . . . . 9.99 6 95. and very successfully! Tie dye-ing couldn't be 037448 Indigo 025427 Adjustable 1” . . . . 10.99 7 50. made easier! A plastic table cover, latex-free gloves, and apron all work to protect surfaces Canvas Storybook Kit (3-AD) ☼Leather Bookmarks (Pack of 3) (2-AD)) and clothing from the dye. The dye itself (pink, If you’ve conquered the world of blank story- Design your own leather bookmarks with this yellow, and blue) is in three plastic squirt bottles books, take it to the next level with this canvas easy-to-use kit. Kit contains three precut 8” x - forget dipping articles into buckets of dye! Just storybook kit. Part writing and part craft, kids 1.5” leather bookmarks, instructions, and pat- add water to the powder already inside each (and even adults) can paint, draw, sew or oth- terns. ~ Lisa bottle, screw the caps back on, and squirt the erwise embellish these 6” x 8” fabric pages. 025405 ...... 6.99 4 75. colors onto the items as you desire. The direc- The book is made up of 6 or 12 possible pages, tions offer several different techniques for twist- depending on if you cut through the folded-over Link Belt Kits (3-AD) ing your cloth and securing it with the rubber pages to make more, thinner ones. Swatches No tooling required! These classic kits include bands that result in a variety of brilliant patterns. of solid color cotton fabric, batik fabrics, glass all the materials to make a linked leather belt Though I'd never personally tie-dyed before, it and wooden beads, sequins, acrylic paint, craft that fits up to a 36” waist. Leather link pieces was easy to create sunbursts, stripes, and other thread and needles are also included in the kit, fold over and loop through each other to create interesting designs following the simple instruc- and can be used alone, or combined with addi- this unique – and even professional-looking – tions. Included in the kit is one XL,white t-shirt. tional elements to make a one-of-a-kind fabric belt. Choose from black or brown. You can dye it as is, but I'd guess you do what book. A great idea for the child who would EACH KIT ...... 19.99 11 .50 we did - cut it apart and create several different rather “collage” than draw! 035396 Black Kit items. A simple diagram on the box highlights 047215 ...... 26.95 22 .75 035398 Brown Kit where to cut in order to make necklaces or bracelets, headbands, a purse or water bottle Leathercraft ☼Leather Lacing (ages 8+) (3-AD) holder, pillow, tank-top, back-pack, scarf, belt, This kit-in-a-book combines jewelry-making or skirt. Besides everything mentioned above, Non-Tooling Leather Craft Kits (1+, varies) with leathercraft. A full-color instruction book the kit also includes stencils, a black fabric These reasonably-priced kits allow children of guides crafters through four projects: a leather marker, embroidery thread, wooden beads, all ages the opportunity to create a useable item braided bracelet, a leather cord bracelet, a lac- sewing needles, , white thread, out of real leather. The leather used in the kits is ing cord-and-bead bracelet, and a coin purse. and buttons to further decorate your articles. rather rough and can’t be used for stamping, but Pre-cut leather pieces, lacing cord and leather After dyeing two skirts, two purses, two belts, can be decorated with permanent markers (like laces, beads and a needle are included. and two purse drawstrings, we had ample dye Sharpies) or acrylic paints, making them much 030404 ...... 20.00 16 .50 leftover, and we never even used the included more flexible to decorate (and more colorful in powder refill packs, one of each color. I highly the end) than stamped leather. Each kit includes Stamping/Tooling Leathercraft Kits (3-AD) recommend this to anyone interested in easily pre-cut and pre-punched leather pieces, laces For the leathercrafter with some stamping creating fun, unique apparel and accessories! and instructions. Just decorate the leather with experience, these kits offer the opportunity to - Steph paint or markers, then lace the pieces together create a more complex project – and one that 052584 ...... 25.00 19 .25 and you’ve got your own, custom-designed you could definitely give as a gift when finished! leathercraft. Personally, I like the journal kit – Each kit includes the precut, pre-punched ☼Tie Dye Kits (3-AD) just add paper and you’ve got your own lovely leather pieces, laces or hardware to assemble, What’s one of the little book with a unique leather cover. – Jess instructions, and for most, suggested patterns. quickest ways to CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. You will need tools to design the leather, and totally transform a 053799 ☼Fringe Pouch Kit (3-AD) several kits require leathercraft cement as well. boring white t-shirt? ...... 14.99 9 .25 Read on for some stamping tool sets – for more Tie dye! True, it’s a 047123 Fringe Pouch Necklace choices and cement, check your local arts and little messy, but it’s Kit (3-AD) ...... 5.99 4 .50 crafts store. – Jess endlessly fascinat- This 3” x 3 7/8” pouch can be worn around 035313 Coin Purse . . . . . 6.99 5 75. ing to kids (and even the neck to keep small treasures handy. Measures 4” x 2 ¾” when assembled. adults) to unwrap 047124 Handbag Kit (5-AD) 7.99 5 .95 035364 Epic Journal . . . . 22.99 15 .95 that newly dyed shirt Makes a 7 ¼” x 4 ½” handbag with a shoul- Create a fancy personalized journal that and check out the der strap and a foldover closure flap. measures 6 5/8” x 9 3/8” and holds folded colorful results! If 047125 Journal Kit (1-AD) . . . 7.99 5 .95 8 ½” x 11” paper securely without punching you’ve never tried tie The journal covers measure 6 ½” x 9 ½” – holes in it. dye, these inexpensive kits make it easy, fun, the perfect size to hold 8 ½” x 11” paper, 035393 Book Cover . . . . 29.99 20 .95 and there’s enough dye to transform multiple folded in half, punched, and laced between Create your own distinctive book cover for shirts. There are three different kits to choose the covers. thicker books and Bibles (up to 1 ½” thick). from: Funky Groovy, Camo and Indigo. Funky 047126 Pencil Case Kit (3-AD) 5.99 4 .50 Finished size is 6 ½” x 9 3/8.” Groovy produces traditional brightly colored Pencil case measures 3 ¾” x 8 ½” and has 035395 Lancer Billfold . . . . 14.99 10 .95 tie dye (with magenta, yellow and turquoise hook-and-loop fastener closure. Finished, folded billfold measures 3 ½” x dye) and dyes up to 5 shirts. Camo produces a 047127 Small Billfold Kit (3-AD) 3” and features an I.D. card window, coin unique pattern of olive green, bronze, and black ...... 5.99 4 .50 purse and bill compartment. Designed and dyes up to 4 shirts. My personal favorite, Billfold measures 3 ½” x 3 1/8” closed, has especially for children and young people! Indigo, produces a gorgeous blue dye and two interior pockets and features a hook- Leathercraft rubber cement is needed for dyes up to 15 shirts (no, that’s not a misprint!). and-loop fastener closure. assembly.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1081 Create Genuine Leather Stamping Creations leather, how to assemble the different projects, Mega Critter Bead Animal Kits (1-AD) (3-AD) and provide some black-and-white photos of What can you make with 12 yards of cord, Stamp, stain, and stitch together five fun proj- design suggestions using the included stamps. 12 lanyard hooks, 12 key rings, 2 plastic clips, ects made from 100% genuine leather! This kit A newly-added DVD provides even more visual and over 2,000 multi-colored 9mm pony beads? comes with three metal stamps (circle, crescent instruction. The practice pieces are great for Anything your heart desires! These kits come moon, and four-point star) and a wooden ham- getting the hang of stamping and staining or with everything you need to make fun “critters” mer used to emboss your own unique designs working out a design idea before you put stamp that you can turn into key chains, pulls, into pre-cut leather pieces. After you’re done to leather. The finished pieces vary in size and and fun accessories. With a free bead organizer stamping, simply stain each stamped piece with complexity – perfect for someone just starting (7” x 10 1/2” x 1 3/4”) and fifty critter patterns, the leather dye and sponge that’s included to out. Next year, you’ll be able to make your own creating beaded animals will be a breeze! The make your designs stand out, and then shine it leathercraft gifts to give! – Jess patterns included will help you make fun ani- up with the cottonball buffer included. To fin- CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. mals such as an alligator, insects of all kinds, ish your creations, use the waxed lacing cord to 047128 ...... 39.99 26 .95 lizards, rabbits, and much more! sew together the pieces to complete two wallets. EACH KIT ...... 19.99 10 .50 The bookmark, braided bracelet, and key chain Basic Leathercraft Starter Set (7-AD) 038701 Glow-in-Dark 038702 Neon don’t require any sewing, but all the other steps More advanced than the Beginner’s Leathercraft 038703 Opaque 038704 Pearl are the same. The full-color, illustrated instruc- Starter Kit, this kit takes intermediate leather- tions tell you exactly what to do to complete crafters to a new level with more stamps and Friendship Bracelets (1-AD) each project from beginning to end. If you’ve equipment! Projects in this kit include a key I remember back many years ago when my never done leather stamping before, you should fob, coaster, money clip, coin purse, and wal- three older sisters, our two friends, and I would give it a try. I had a blast doing it during my let. While the projects themselves are similar to braid three strands of yarn together to make a days in 4-H, and I highly recommend it! – elise those in the Beginner’s set, the tools included simple bracelet, then go around selling them to 038104 ...... 40.00 32 .50 in this set encourage the crafter to create more people on our block. Now with these simple complicated designs and learn to use the tools “Klutz” instructions, you, too, can make lots in a variety of ways. For the money clip, wallet of beautiful, more detailed, bracelets. In fact, and coin purse, a basic outline design is includ- enough materials are included to make at least ed. The illustrated Leather Craft Handbook, twelve bracelets. Kit comes with ten different included with the kit, shows you how to take colors of embroidery thread, beads for the fan- a basic design, carve it into the leather and cier bracelets, and a plastic Klutz clip to attach embellish it with the stamps provided. A dye, the bracelet on the oversized hardback cover so stain and finish are all included so when you’ve you can work right by the instructions. All you finished stamping your design, you can treat need to supply is the friend! - Stephanie the leather for a nice shiny finished look. Kit 005895 ...... 16.95 11 .75 includes: precut and pre-punched leather piec- es, hardware and lacing supplies for the proj- Fancy Friendship Bracelets (1-AD) ects, wooden mallet, six stamping tools, swivel This complete kit from Klutz provides instruc- knife, tracing film, contact cement, dye, stain, tion and materials to make 10 different friend- finish, paint brush, sponge, jeweler’s rouge, ship bracelets. Kids will learn how to make instructions and an instructional DVD. – Jess a variety of bracelets such as charmed braid, CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. square knot, woven beads, zigzag, dew drop, 047122 ...... 79.99 55 .95 double bead, and lark loops with the help of ☼Leathercraft (Kid Crafts) (4-7) step-by-step, illustrated instructions. Materials Crafting with leather creates functional as well Jewelry-Making / Bead Crafts include 40 total yards of colored cord (black, as decorative pieces. This book is a perfect blue, green, pink, and purple), 200+ beads introduction leading the novice through the Fuzzy Little Monkeys (PK-5) (large and small), and 6 charms. –Enh different kinds of leathers, supplies, and tools Make three fuzzy little monkeys with this 004389 ...... 19.95 13 .95 before creating over 10 different projects. It can fun Klutz book. Included are 6 wooden beads also be used as reference to more experienced (3 with cute monkey faces on them), enough Sand Bands (2-AD) leather workers. Each project is very detailed colorful, bendable pipe cleaners to make legs, My fourteen-year-old sister Sarah absolutely with multiple photographs of children working arms, and tails, paper punch-out ties and bibs loves making jewelry. She is constantly com- with leather and modeling the finished products. to dress the monkeys up, and a paper punch- ing to me with wonderful beaded necklaces, Tools, supplies, and templates are outlined fol- out monkey swing. The monkeys are easy to earrings and bracelets. “Look what I made for lowed by thorough directions and pictures of the put together, and no cutting or glue is needed: you,” she’ll say. Always a fan of pretty acces- completed project. This book will have your simply poke the pipe cleaners through the holes sories myself, I admit that I encourage her in her child leathercrafting in no time. ~ Alissa in the beads. Materials are included with spiral- hobby as much as possible. I’m always on the 048747 ...... 14.95 13 .75 bound book, 14 pgs, pb. ~Rachel lookout for beads and baubles for her to weave CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. into wearable art. As soon as I saw Sand Bands, Beginner’s Leathercraft Starter Kit (7-AD) 004386 ...... 9.95 7 .50 I knew Sarah would love it. The kit comes with If you or your child has done some leathercraft an assortment of pretty beads and tiny seashells, previously, and are interested in gaining more Foamie Dream Catcher Kit (K-5) natural and black hemp string, elastic, and a experience, this introductory kit from Tandy Make your own hanging decoration with this beading needle to make the job of stringing Leather Factory is an excellent place to start. fun kit. The kit contains instructions, small col- beads a little simpler. The included instruc- The kit includes pre-cut, pre-punched leather ored beads, colorful feathers, ribbon and yarn to tion pamphlet teaches you how to macramé pieces for several projects, several small prac- attach to the 6” orange foam circle. The circle the hemp and how to make a ladder or flower tice pieces, a wooden mallet, a sponge, a wool has a 2” hole cutout in the center, as well as 24 pattern with your shells. Once you know the applicator, 4 oz. of All-In-One water-based small punch-out holes so you can thread ribbon basics, you can mix and match to make up to leather stain, three metal stamps, hardware through them. Once you have decorated your 10 bracelets, anklets or rings. Hmm, I like this for the projects, waxed thread, needles and foam disc with ribbon, you can thread the beads jewelry so much, I might just have to take a kit lanyards. With the included supplies, crafters and glue the feathers to the ribbon dangling home to my sister and drop a few subtle hints. will be able to make a bag tag, I.D. wallet, key from the disc. Then display your creation on a ~ Rachel P. coin pouch, coin pouch, key fob, three zipper bulletin board, in a window, or anywhere else CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. pulls, and a coaster. The illustrated instructions you choose! ~ Lisa 041614 ...... 15.00 10 .75 show beginners how to stamp and stain the 045742 ...... 1 .35

1082 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Jewelry Designer’s Bead Kits (3-8) ☼My Friendship Bracelet Maker (3-AD) Scoubidou Book of Lanyard & Lacing (3+) Create your own unique beaded bracelets, Making your own friendship bracelets has Sure, making stuff with beads, hemp, or yarn earrings, rings, and necklaces with the help of never been easier with this innovative tool. The can be fun, but once you see this Klutz book of these kits! Each kit includes over 1,000 glass pink-and-green accented Friendship Bracelet Scoubidou, you’ll have an even more impres- seed beads, elastic cord, earring hooks, metal Maker is a sturdy, plastic, rectangle-shaped con- sive way to make bracelets, key chains, and jump rings, metal clasps, and a full-color illus- traption with prongs that hold multiple threads more. Scoubidou is taking colorful, hollow trated instruction booklet. Any aspiring jewelry in place while you make the bracelets. The plastic cords and braiding, weaving, and knot- designer will love the creative possibilities here! prongs keep the threads separated at the bottom ting them together to make amazing crafts and 038097 Bead Loom Kit . . . 30.00 24 .50 for easy braiding, and the finished portion of accessories. The book takes you step-by-step Includes a wooden bead loom. the bracelet is held in place at the top by a but- through twelve different projects, with clear, 038096 Bead Designer . . . . 30.00 24 .50 terfly clip. A slide-out storage tray underneath numbered directions and illustrations at every This kit does not have a loom and comes the device keeps your materials organized. 56 step. Though Scoubidou can get very complex, with a wooden bead tray with compart- precut threads in 14 different colors and instruc- this book offers projects that are relatively easy ments and ruled edges to keep your beads tions are included. The refill kit includes an and quick, which is perfect for those new to and materials neat and organized. interchangeable double-heart “BFF” clip (the the skill. Included with the spiral-bound book international symbol of friendship), plus 56 you get 120 feet of Scoubidou (hollow plastic Brilliant Bead Rings (3-8) threads in 14 different colors. ~ Lisa cord), enough to complete all 12 projects in the 053185 ...... 16.99 11 .75 050058 Bracelet Maker . . . . 24 .99 book. A variety of bright pearl, glitter, and glow- 050059 Refill Kit ...... 8 .99 in-the-dark colors are included, as are beads, Spool Knit Jewelry (3-AD) 052043 ☼Clip Board . . . . . 14 .99 clips, and key rings. Projects include a zippy Want to make some really fashionable jew- wristband, lacy bracelet, wrapped pen & leash, elry? Then this kit is for you! There are over 500 spiral bracelet, woven whatzit, toggle bracelet, beads, 6 colors of stretchy cord, and a knitting fancified flip-flops, Celtic knot wristband, loopy spool and crochet hook. The spool is unique in hair elastic, loop de loopy hair elastic, classic that it stands on end and the other end has 4 lifeguard lanyard, and a wrist lanyard. Once prongs in which to 'knit' or wrap your thread. you master the skill, Scoubidou project possi- You learn to add beads as you are wrapping on bilities are endless. 54 pgs. the spool and you learn how to add beads to An "Extra Stuff" pack is also available which crocheting also. With this you design your beau- contains 120 feet of cord in six colors: glitter tiful bracelets (for wrists or ankles), rings (for blue, pearl green, neon magenta, glitter purple, fingers or toes) and necklaces; even head bands glitter yellow, and neon tangerine. ~ Rachel if you so desire. The step by step instructions 040416 Book ...... 16.95 11 .75 are easy to follow and the end results are just 004594 Extra Stuff ...... 9.95 7 50. gorgeous! There are some very unique pieces to make and once you learn how to do this, you Accessory-Making can create some original pieces also. ~ Phyllis 031040 ...... 21.95 15 .25 ☼Headbands & Hairstyles (ages 8+) Girls will have hours of fun creating their own ☼Artful Jewelry (3-AD) stylish headbands and hairstyles with this Klutz While exploring the lives, inspirations, and kit. The kit includes 2 plastic headbands, 1 techniques of key artists from Ancient Egypt elastic headband, 4 lengths of ribbon, sequins & through the Twentieth Century, children are beads, and glue. The included book is packed encouraged to make different pieces of jewelry as with colorful photos and illustrations and pro- inspired by the famous works of prominent artists vides step-by-step instructions for embellishing such as Botticelli, Da Vinci, Vermeer, Degas, ☼Wicked Cool Friendship Bracelets (3-AD) the headbands with bows, ribbons, ruffles, and Monet, Gauguin, and more. Make a Van Gogh Inspired by spider webs, thorny roses, and sequins. Detailed instructions for creating a inspired necklace or a bracelet Renoir would charmed snakes, these wickedly cool bracelet variety of hairstyles (including the side ponytail, have been proud of. The kit contains ideas and designs will undoubtedly impress your best boho band, side sweep, and fancy loops) are instructions for 11 total projects, but it only pro- friend. This Klutz book and kit contains also included. A great slumber party or birthday vides enough materials to complete 6 of them. materials (shiny beads, silver charms, and party activity! ~ Lisa Additional materials and tools can easily be purple, black, and silver cords) plus step-by-step 001060 ...... 19.99 13 .95 found around the house or at a craft store. A fun, instructions on how to make 5 different friend- hands-on way to cover the topic of art history! ship bracelets. Although the theme of the kit is ☼My Ribbon Barrette Maker (3-AD) 000492 ...... 19.99 15 .50 “cartoon goth”, these intricately pretty bracelet Create beautiful ribbon-wrapped barrettes with designs will probably have wide appeal. ~ Anh this handy tool. The pink-and-orange accented Charm Chains (3-AD) 053189 ...... 16.99 11 .75 Ribbon Barrette Maker is a sturdy, plastic, Make bracelets, necklaces, and earrings with rectangle-shaped contraption that holds ribbons this jewelry-making kit from Klutz. The kit con- Bead Loom Bracelets Kit (4-AD) in place with prongs. The prongs are located at tains a book with colorful photos, illustrations, This Klutz kit combines the art of weaving with the far left and right corners of the device and and step-by-step instructions for making a vari- the art of beading for beautiful, unique creations keep the ribbons separated for easy wrapping ety of charms and chains, as well as materials you can wear! The kit includes a sturdy, col- around the barrette; the barrette is securely held needed to make the jewelry itself, including lapsible loom, buttons (for bracelet closures), in place by a clip. Set includes 8 barrettes, 16 two spools of metal wire, a crochet hook, a thin beading needles, thread, an ample number ribbons in 8 colors, and 128 tri-beads. A slide- stack of ¼” purple and pink heart and butterfly of seed beads, a step-by-step illustrated guide out storage tray underneath the kit keeps all charms, and an assortment of beads in a variety to setting up the loom and creating seven styl- your materials organized. ~ Lisa of colors, shapes, and sizes. With the materials ish bracelets, as well as a pad of graph paper 050060 Barrette Maker . . . . 24 .99 and the book, you will learn to make simple and for creating your own designs, once you’ve 052044 Refill Kit ...... 14 .99 beaded chains that can be turned into bracelets, mastered the basics. In no time at all, you’ll necklaces, and earrings. You will also create be creating fantastic, boutique-quality jewelry beaded charms that you can attach to the chains perfect for giving as gifts or for spicing up your such as butterflies, hearts, flowers, raindrops, own wardrobe. – Rachel P. peace signs, rings—or invent your own! ~ Lisa 004530 ...... 24.95 17 .50 001054 ...... 19.99 13 .95

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1083 Shrinky Dinks ShrinkyDinks. Each kit includes five sheets of 3-D Shrinky Dinks Town Sets (2-AD) pre-printed ShrinkyDinks film, eight colored EACH SET ...... 11.99 10 .95 Shrinky Dinks Minis (K-6) pencils, a hole-puncher, and other craft supplies 052522 Downtown These precut sets make it easy to color and needed to create various magnets, jewelry, and 052523 Farm bake your own mini Shrinky Dinks! Each set trinkets that fall within the theme of the kit. A 052517 Zoo contains 9-10 precut images, 8 colored pencils, few specifics of each kit are listed, but all of instructions, and accessories that vary depend- them provide great fun. ing on the kit. For example, the Ballerina and EACH KIT (except noted) . . . 18.00 13 .95 Pony Jewelry sets each contain a charm brace- 012752 Cool Gear let, rings, earring hooks, and a necklace loop. Includes a gel cord, 8 sea shells, 2 cara- The Good Time Jewelry set contains a rainbow bineers with key rings, adhesive-backed satin cord for making bracelets, and On the magnets, necklace, and bracelet so you can Move contains 9 stands. Pirates and Robots make some very cool accessories. each contain 9-10 rings. ~ Lisa 012909 Fairy World CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Create fairy-themed accessories with jump EACH KIT ...... 6.00 4 .95 rings, a tiny trinket purse, a heart-shaped 020217 Ballerina Jewelry glow wand, 2 felt bracelets, 2 hair clips, 020241 Good Time Jewelry mini bells, glitter, and various clasps. 020242 On the Move 014188 Friends, Fashion and Fun 020277 Pirates Features a variety of cute girly illustrations 020326 Pony Jewelry and equipment to create hair clips, magnets, ☼Shrinky Dinks Fashion Boutique (2-AD) 020391 Robots gel cord jewelry and cell phone charms. The best-dressed shrinky-dinks in town! 014189 Holiday Fun . . . . 20.00 14 .95 Actually the clothes are what you get to design Shrinky Dinks Kits (K-6) Includes a 9” silver tree, star-shaped beads, and shrink, then play and play with the elabo- It’s never been so easy to make your own and ornament rings so you can make festive rate background and set of seven sturdy “paper” Shrinky Dinks! These kits contain preprinted ornaments and then hang them on the tree. dolls. There is so much for your kids to do with and precut shapes that you just have to color 014190 I Love Horses this kit: first they get to assemble the cardboard and then bake to shrink them. The Cool Stuff kit Features horse-related ShrinkyDinks and boutique, then they get to color the dresses includes over 20 shapes like a robot, airplane, supplies to create enough charms to deco- and accessories (hair, bags, shoes, even dogs) bugs, and more, 8 colored pencils, 2 key chains, rate one bracelet, two necklaces, three rings printed on the Shrinky plastic, and finally, they sticky back magnets, pipe cleaners, and stands and one mini-purse. get to dress up the dolls and play with the shop! for your creations. The Jewelry Kit includes over 012805 Deluxe ...... 25.00 19 .25 For additional fun you could get some extra 30 shapes for making jewelry (like butterflies, This extra-fun kit makes up to 60 Shrinky sheets of ShrinkyDink plastic and let kids make flowers, fruit, and more), beads, 8 colored pen- Dinks. It includes 10 sheets of film (5 more original designs. Clothing attaches to the dolls cils, 4 earring hoops, 2 barrettes, adhesive dots, than regular kits), charm bracelets, beads, with repositionable sticky dots, making costume and string. The Insects Kit includes 26 insect greeting cards, gift tags, jewelry cord, hair changes easy. The dolls even have different skin shapes (ie. dragonfly, ladybug, caterpillar, and clips, and key chains. tones to add variety to the play. What a fun others), 8 colored pencils, 12 stands, 28 pipe thing to do on a rainy afternoon! I used to love cleaners, and 2 key chains. All kits include easy watching ShrinkyDinks come out of the oven to follow directions. all curly and then flatten out like magic. ~ Sara CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 052039 ...... 22.00 16 .95 EACH KIT ...... 10.00 7 .50 027878 Cool Stuff 027879 Jewelry ☼Shrinky Dinks Princess Castle (ages 7+) 020216 Insects Create a castle fit for a princess with Shrinky Dinks! This set includes dozens of pre-cut Shrinky Dinks Book & Extra Stuff (1-4) Shrinky Dinks to color, including a king, queen, Everyone loves making shrinky dinks, which princess, knight, animals, and even a heart- you can color and cut out special plastic and ☼3-D Shrinky Dinks Kits (2-AD) shaped carriage. After coloring and baking the shrink it to about a third of the original size in Create 3-D Shrinky Dinks that can be used Shrinky Dinks, prop them up in the character the oven (in about 5 minutes) to make all kinds for play or worn as jewelry! All you have to stands and set them against the beautiful 3-D of artwork, magnets, key chains, jewelry, and do is trace, color and throw in the oven to Pop-Up Playscape Princess Castle (16”w x more. This book from Klutz will show you all shrink to 1/3 original size. Some pieces require 10”h x 6”d). Set also includes rhinestones, glit- you need to know about the process and also assembling with glue. Kits include ten 5” x 8” ter glue, ribbons, yarn, colored pencils, and a give an impressive number of creating ideas. Shrinky Dinks plastic sheets, a tracing sheet and sharpener. ~ Lisa The book includes six clear sheets of shrinky instructions. Please note that you'll need to 050056 ...... 22.00 16 .95 dinks plastic, lots of tips, and tons of ready-to- supply your own colored pencils, scissors, tape trace and color designs so you can start creating and glue. - Tasha ☼Shrinky Dinks Fairy Garden (2-AD) right away. The book provides a great way to EACH KIT ...... 5.95 5 .75 Create your own fairy garden with Shrinky get started or get more professional with shrinky 052518 Butterflies Dinks! This set contains over 50 pre-cut, ready- dinks. Also available is an Extra Stuff package, 052519 Civil War to-color Shrinky Dinks, with images of fairies, which includes five 8” x 10” sheets of shrinky 050032 Classic Cars animals, butterflies, flowers, mushrooms, a dinks plastic so you can create even more items. 015790 Dinosaurs gnome, and more. Also included in the set are Young and old alike will enjoy creating and 015791 Fairy Princess clear plastic character stands, foam flower char- baking with shrinky dinks. 050033 Horse and Pony Show acter stands, fairy wings, rhinestones, double- 027923 Book ...... 14.95 10 .50 026174 Military Aircraft sided sticky dots and foam, jump rings, glitter 027924 Extra Stuff ...... 9.95 7 .50 052520 Pirates gel, tinsel yarn, a pencil sharpener, brads, and 026209 Sea Life 10 colored pencils. After coloring and baking Shrinky Dinks Themed Kits (2-AD) 015792 Space your Shrinky Dink characters, set them against ShrinkyDinks will never go out of style; 052521 Titanic the colorful 14” x 11” 3-D pop-up garden scene it’s endlessly fun to color them, bake them 052524 Trains and Tracks where you can attach butterflies, fairies, drag- and watch them shrink! These fun kits take 052525 WWII Naval Power onflies, and a fairy swing to the large treehouse. ShrinkyDinks a step further by giving you ideas 050034 WWII Planes ~ Lisa and tools to accessorize and decorate with your 026220 Zoo Safari 010753 ...... 22.00 16 .95

1084 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. ☼Shrinky Dinks Christmas Tree (2-AD) Shrinky Dinks Blank Sheets ☼Easy Carving Projects for Kids (4-8) This kit supplies all the necessary materi- After many, many customer requests for blank Whittling wood is not just a pastime for an als for decorating an original Shrinky Dink Shrinky Dinks sheets, we now are able to offer older gentleman on a porch. Learning to carve Christmas tree. Kit includes velvet, a cardboard them through our catalog only (not available on wood and make projects is made easier with this tree (approx. 10” x 7.5”), tree base, tree skirt, our website). Each type of Shrinky Dink plastic how-to book. Very detailed instructions with 20 pre-cut ornaments, 8 colored pencils with below works the same way. Simply draw on accompanying pictures every step of the way sharpener, tinsel garland, ornament beads, bead one side with colored pencils or other recom- are included in the 36 projects. Chapters are threader, 100 self-adhesive gems, tube of glitter, mended media, then cut out and bake until divided by age group and progressively more chenille hooks for hanging ornaments, 20 jump the Shrinky Dink shrinks and thickens. When intricate work. An introduction discusses tools rings, star tree topper and instructions. - Tasha they’re done, you can use them to make jew- and abilities, providing not only projects for 010751 ...... 22.00 16 .95 elry, keychains, magnets, hair clips, luggage children of varying ages but an education for tags, or anything else you can imagine! Sheets adults. Projects oriented toward younger chil- Make Your Own Shrinky Dinks (2-AD) are all 8” x 10” and come 6 or 10 in a pack with dren may require adult assistance until children Use your imagination to make your own instructions and project ideas. See details on are comfortable with the tools and techniques. bracelet, necklace and more with this Shrinky types of sheets below. Some projects include: a decorative serving Dink kit. This kit includes five sheets of blank 015430 Frosted Ruff ‘N Ready 5.50 4 .95 platter, place card holders, a puzzle, simple shrinky dink film, 6 colored pencils, a blue Contains 10 sheer plastic sheets that are and double whistles, holiday ornaments, and hole punch, silver jump rings, a 7” ball chain rough on one side and work beautifully with various decorative items. ~ Alissa bracelet, a 17” ball chain necklace, instructions colored pencils or acrylic paints. Plastic 018396 ...... 16.95 12 .50 and ideas. ~ Lisa can also be run through a copy machine or 012638 ...... 6.00 4 .95 be stamped with rubber stamps and colored. Woodworking for Kids (5+) 015433 Ultra Thick White . . . 6.50 5 .95 Everything the novice woodworker needs to ☼Ultimate Shrinky Dinks Jewelry Designer Contains 6 sheets of thick plastic that is know! This book is divided into four sections. (2-AD) smooth on both sides and works well with Parts One and Two provide basic information Use your creativity to make fabulous looking permanent markers, acrylic pens, paint pens on wood, safety, tools, and technique. In Part jewelry! Kit includes 16 Shrinky Dink sheets and rubber stamping inks. Although the Three, you learn how to use your tools by (5” x 8”), stencil sheet, jewelry design sheets, plastic is semi-transparent before baking, it building five other useful tools: a bench hook, tube of beads, bead threader, scissors, 8 colored becomes opaque during baking, so you can a miter box, a bit bin, a toolbox, and your very pencils, sharpener, hole punch, black marker, decorate both sides of the sheet. own workbench! Part Four includes step-bystep jump rings, ribbons and various types of cord: 015431 Ink Jet Shrinky Dinks 11.40 9 .50 instructions for 35 fun and exciting projects. gel, cotton and satin. A metal link bracelet and This incredible Shrinky Dinks plastic can Diagrams are provided for more complicated necklace are also included. Instructions offer be printed on using an ink jet or bubble jet projects, and color photos of all finished proj- design ideas to help you get started, but the printer, and drawn on too! You can scan in ects are also included. Build a key caddy, a ultimate creation is up to you. - Tasha photos or pictures, then print and bake to balance beam, a rope ladder, an audio-video 010764 ...... 30.00 23 .25 shrink. Contains 6 sheets plus instructions. storage cube, a doll’s cradle, a magazine rack, a puppet theater, and more! To complete these Shrink Art Jewelry (3-AD) Shrinky Dinks Refill Kit (2-AD) projects, you must have your own tools (claw Design your own rings, bracelets, earrings, Six 5” x 7” blank sheets of Shrinky Dink film. hammer, handsaw, twist drill, screwdriver, etc) charms, necklaces and more with the instruc- 011738 ...... 6.00 4 .95 and wood. You must also be able follow writ- tions and supplies included in this Klutz book. ten instructions and feel comfortable using hand Creating shrink art jewelry may be a bit more tools. Many projects require a helper to hold complicated than other crafts, but once you Woodworking pieces together while you hammer. ~ Anh get the hang of it, you’ll be able to fashion all 014193 ...... 14.95 9 95. sorts of stylish accessories that your friends will Carving For Kids (PK-12) love! Simply trace a shape onto a sheet of shrink This book was written to an adult, with the Wood Burning Creations (8-AD) plastic, decorate it with a design (use permanent assumption that they will be introducing and Kids and adults alike love burning intricate markers, colored pencils or water-based acrylic guiding their children through this wonder- designs into wood to create lasting treasures. paint), cut it out, punch holes for attaching ful hobby. Although some experience on the This product is great for beginning wood- strings or clasps, and then shrink it by baking adult’s part would of course be helpful, the burning artists. It includes an electrically oper- it for 3-4 minutes in the oven. Then take your book is written for the beginner. A helpful ated wood burning stylus with stand, illustrated newly created shrink art and turn it into jewelry! introduction acquaints you with carving, wood, design sheets, carbon transfer paper to design The book offers detailed project instructions and and the tools you’ll need. The next section and burn things with, a wooden box, CD-case, includes a design portfolio, several pages of plas- contains some simple practice projects that will picture frame, key chains, assorted wooden tic, cardboard (to bake the plastic on), various help you (and your children) get comfortable punch-outs, watercolor paints, paint brush, craft designs to trace and use, and jewelry supplies with the techniques before you begin a more glue, sandpaper, and illustrated directions for such as jump rings, lobster clasps, beads, cord, result-driven project. After this, the book is completing projects. Everything comes pack- clamshell cord ends, earring wires, a charm broken down into three chapters: The Youngest aged in a wooden box with a hinged lid and bracelet, and a ring roller. Specific project ideas (ages 4-8), Preteens (9-12), and Teens (13-17). metal clasp closure, which you can decorate are outlined in the book, but once you get the Each chapter holds three or four age-appropriate with the supplies provided. A great kit to begin hang of it, you will be well on your way to cre- activities; some examples include a nameplate, or practice your wood-burning skills. ~ Rachel ating your own personalized jewelry collection! a wooden spoon, and a duck carving. These 038168 ...... 30.00 24 .50 040663 ...... 24.95 17 .50 chapters (as well as the introductory chapters) 023904 Extra Stuff . . . . . 12.95 9 .50 are simply formatted in step-by-step directions, Deluxe 3D Woodburning Kit (9-AD) Eight more sheets of shrink plastic so the each accompanied by full-color photographs to This woodburning kit for slightly older craft- jewelry-making can continue! guide you through the project from beginning to ers includes everything you need to make 19 end. 95 glossy pgs. – Melissa projects with wood, leather, and cork. The kit Shrinky Dinks Kit (2-AD) 041539 ...... 16.95 12 .50 is a great deal, as it includes an electric wood- This economical refill set contains twelve burning pen with a writing overpoint and pen blank 5” x 8” sheets of Shrinky Dinks, plus rest, many varied pieces of wooden slats to instructions and project ideas for making orna- use in making the projects, paints and a brush, ments, key chains, frames, jewelry, magnets two leather strips, carbon paper, sandpaper, and more. glue, a sheet of cork, double-sided tape, a 049108 ...... 5.99 5 .50 lanyard, a tree slice, a dowel, (continued...)

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1085 design patterns, and die-cut wood sheets with 045402 Sand Truck 048202 Butterfly ...... 8.00 6 95. designs and figures to use on the projects. You Contains 17 pieces to build a sand truck 011927 Butterfly Wind Chime 17.99 14 .95 can use the woodburning pen to burn various with moving parts. Measures 2 7/8” x 2” 021244 Christmas Ornaments 19.00 9 95. designs into the wood, cork, and leather and x 5 7/8”. 021153 Double Racers . . . .17.99 14 .95 then piece them together for awesome results. 023129 Tea Kettle Coaster . . . 3 .45 053240 ☼Dump Truck . . . .19.99 16 .25 The included instruction book gives illustrated Contains four cork-backed coasters and 011930 Flower Birdhouse . . .17.99 14 .95 directions on how to create several projects, a pre-assembled teapot holder. The coast- 016231 Frog ...... 7.99 6 95. but there’s plenty of room for adding creative ers are circles 3.5” in diameter; the teapot 016265 Gecko ...... 9.99 8 30. details. Projects include a letter holder, bird- holder measures about 7” from handle to 052245 ☼Heritage Tractor & . house, baby mobile, box, mini rocking horse, spout, 4.5” top to bottom, and 2” wide. Wagon ...... 29.99 23 .95 and more. Trace designs, burn them into wood 045403 Train 047600 Jewelry Box . . . . .17.99 14 .75 or leather, paint your projects and piece them 12 pieces to assemble a train car with mov- 052246 ☼Nutcracker Prince 17.99 14 .95 together, all with the supplies and directions ing parts. Measures 2 3/8” x 2 ¼” x 4 ½”. 052247 ☼Nutcracker Soldier 17.99 14 .95 furnished in this kit. 045396 Bird House Wind Chimes 047601 Spiral Wind Chimes . .17.99 15 .75 005584 ...... 34.99 28 .95 Kit ...... 2 .95 052248 ☼Tractor ...... 19.99 16 .25 Birdhouse is pre-assembled and ready to 047602 Treasure Chest . . . .17.99 14 .95 Wood Crafts paint. Metal chimes included. Measures 10” 021245 Triceratops . . . . .10.00 8 30. x 4” x 2 ½”. Wood Projects to Assemble and Paint (1-5) 045736 Airplane Mobile Kit . . . 4 .00 These small wooden craft kits offer fun projects Contains 5 different pre-assembled air- Mosaics / Stepping Stones for children to paint, assemble, and display. planes, a moon cut-out, 4 cloud cut-outs, Each set includes pre-cut wooden pieces, all and 2 dowels to make a mobile. Small other necessary parts, and step-by-step assembly screw hooks are already attached to the My First Picture Maker (PK-6) instructions. Paint and glue are not included, components for easy assembly. Your young mosaic artist can create 20 designs and the unfinished pieces are thin but durable. with this kit! This kit includes a 12” square play- Kids can make gifts for special people, or deco- Wood Toys: Assembled & Ready-to-Paint (1-8) ing surface with a stand, 20 reusable templates, rations for their rooms. The Painters Markers These wooden toys are made from unfinished and 300 magnetic foam 5/8” square tiles. Match (see description) would work wonderfully for wood and are already assembled. Students can the numbers, letters or symbols on the squares this purpose. ~ Rachel paint the toys as they see fit for customized play. to create a dog, fish, castle, and more. ~ Lisa CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. The Painters Markers (see description) would 019431 ...... 20.00 16 .75 010066 Bi-Plane Model . . . . 2.49 2 .40 work wonderfully for this purpose. These are 18 pieces to build a small plane with mov- fun toys that kids will enjoy painting and playing Magnetic Mosaics Kids (PK-3) ing parts, measuring 5.25” x 4.5” x 2.5”. with, or giving as personalized gifts. ~ Rachel Now younger kids can have fun making mosa- 010070 Bird Mobile . . . . . 4.20 4 .00 010065 Airplanes: Set of 5 . . . 2.99 2 .85 ics too! This set includes a 12” x 17” magnetic Includes 2 house frame pieces with wooden Includes five small airplanes that measure easel with a stand. Six hundred colorful, mag- birds hanging off it. It measures about 7” x about 2.5”Lx 3”W x 1.5”H. Different styles netic foam cubes are included, each measuring 7” x 7” when assembled and includes 20 of planes are included (a few bi-planes, a .5”. There are 20 reusable design templates wooden pieces and string. couple other types). included. With or without the templates, kids 041443 Bug Barn ...... 3 .75 010079 Pansy Push-Up . . . . 3.00 2 .85 will have a blast moving around the magnetic The Bug Barn comes with some pre-assem- 010071 Daisy Push-Up Toy . . 3.00 2 .85 cubes and making colorful mosaic designs. bled parts - you just have to decorate the These are jointed wooden flowers in pots CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. front. Then you’ll have a bug holder with (2.5”W x 6”H). If you push the button on 039373 ...... 25.00 20 .95 mesh sides that measures 5.25” x 4” x 5”. the underside of the pot, the flower “wilts,” 041444 Butterfly Vase . . . . . 2 .75 and when you release the button, the string Magnetic Color Cubes (PK-AD) Vase is pre-assembled, measures about 3.5” tightens and the flower pops back up again. What a great way to experiment with color x 1.75” x 5”, and comes with four wooden 041441 Bird Wooden Shapes . . 1 .45 and design! This set includes 100 brightly col- pieces to use as decorations. Includes about 20 small, unfinished wood ored hardwood cubes. The cubes measure ½” 010078 Library Bank . . . . . 2.50 2 .40 pieces shaped like various birds. Pieces squared and are magnetized. You can build Includes a pre-assembled 3”x1.5”x 4” box are .25cm to .5cm thick; the largest ones designs up or flat on the floor, and the magnetic that looks like a bookshelf, has a slit in the measure about 3.75” long and the smallest pull will keep your creation in one piece. The top for money, and a base that slides open. measure 1.75”. Paint them to resemble real magnetic, durable cubes can be used over and 25 additional small wooden pieces can be birds, make a mobile of flying creatures, use over again for countless formations. If you like painted to look like molding or books and them to decorate and more. creating mosaics, this product is for you. The then glued to the bookshelf. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. cubes come packaged in a travel tin along with EACH KIT (except noted) . . . . 2.49 2 .40 some suggested patterns. 045397 Car Wood Painting Kits (1-AD) CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Has 14 pieces to build a small car with mov- You’ll love these impres- 039372 ...... 15.00 12 .75 ing parts, measuring 2 5/8” x 2 ¼” x 4 1/8”. sive kits that include every- 045398 Crane thing you need to create Magnetic Mosaics Jr . (2-5) Has 17 pieces to build a crane with moving personalized works of art. Make mosaics anywhere with these fun, travel- parts, measuring 2 5/8” x 2 7/16” x 4 ½”. Each kit includes a hand- friendly sets. Each set comes in a 7” x 7” travel 045400 Helicopter crafted animal or object tin, which stores the tiles and can also be used Contains 11 pieces to build a helicopter made from solid wood, as a play/design surface. One thousand color- with moving parts, measuring 2 5/8” x 2 which is generally 4”-5” ful, foam, magnetic, square tiles are included, ½” x 4 ½”. tall and 4”-5” wide, and each measuring .25”. Suggestions and design 023101 Recipe Holder . . . . 2.89 2 .75 an artist-quality brush. Six tips are included, or you can create your own Contains 28 pieces to assemble a sweet little containers (.48 oz.) of non- unique masterpieces. The basic edition has china-cabinet recipe holder. (The holder is toxic acrylic paint in yellow, red, blue, brown, bright-colored tiles, while the metal edition has a stand with a clip for one or two recipe white, and green are also included. The paints shimmering, metallic-looking tiles. cards, not a box for storing recipe cards are very high quality so one coat is usually CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. or a stand for a cookbook.) Several of the enough. A painting guide gives you tips on how 039376 Mosaics Jr ...... 10.00 8 50. parts are very small and may be difficult for to paint each figure but you can decorate them 039375 Mosaics Metal Jr . . . . 10.00 8 50. younger children to use. however you wish.

1086 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Magnetic Mosaics Metal (2-AD) Sticky Mosaic Singles (PK-AD) 019530 Heart Tiara . . . . . 5.00 4 50. It’s all the fun of mosaics without the mess or Sticky Mosaic Singles are jazzed-up versions of 050187 Jewel Tiaras . . . . 15.00 12 .75 difficulty! This magnetic mosaic set includes the original Mini Sticky Mosaics. Each includes Set includes 4 sparkling tiaras (each a dif- several thousand small magnetic foam pieces a 5 ½” x 8” background with numbered spaces ferent design and with a large “jewel” in (measuring about ¼”) in shimmery, metallic- for the sticky squares. The backgrounds are the center), 900+ sparkling tiles and jewel looking squares which give your artistic cre- printed with a full-color background design and pieces, and an educational booklet. ations a very sparkly, jeweled look. The set also the mosaic pattern is the center of the board. 019548 Kingly Crown . . . . 5.00 4 50. includes a 12” square magnetic board which is Sticky Mosiac Singles also feature lots of spar- 019646 Twinkle Tiaras . . . . 20.00 16 .75 white on one side and black on the other. The kling mosaic tiles and jewels for super-sparkly Contains a set of 6 pink foam tiaras (each magnetic pieces make it easy to create scenes or projects. All kits also include wall hangers to with a different design), plus 1300+ sticky intricate designs, and the pieces stay put on the display finished artwork. – Jess foam and jewel pieces. board even if you flip it over! A full-color book- EACH SINGLE ...... 5.00 4 .50 lets with suggestions and design tips is included. 019596 Angelfish 019717 Princess CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 019606 Bunny 019718 Puppy Sticky Mosaics (K-AD) 039374 ...... 20.00 16 .75 051702 ☼Butterfly 019732 Race Car Become a mosaic artist with the help of these 019654 Clown Fish 019741 Robot “mosaic-by-number” kits! Much like paint-by- Peel & Stick Jr . Sets (PK-5) 019659 Fairy 019743 Sea Horse number, these kits come with several pre-num- Young fingers can be just as creative as older 019666 Fire Engine 019748 Shooting Star bered pictures of various sizes and a key show- fingers – they sometimes just need a little help 019680 Kitten 019754 Sunflower ing what color each number on the board repre- to get started. These foam-based picture sets are 019681 Monkey 019794 T-Rex sents. Then, get to work removing the backing the perfect way to let youngsters try their hand 019685 Parrot 051703 ☼Train from the thousands of 1/4” square foam pieces at simple mosaics without the tiny pieces. Each 019700 Pirate 019796 Unicorn in different colors. Some kits include only col- set contains three 12” x 14” scene boards and ored mosaic squares while some also contain over 160 extra thick peel & stick foam pieces. Sticky Mosaics Sparkle (PK-6) sparkly ones. Continue sticking the colored Once children finish these independent activi- Creating your own glittering, gleaming mosaic foam squares onto the picture until your mosaic ties, the included scenes can be stuck to your is as easy as 1, 2, 3, …4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, is complete. Adhesive hangers are provided so fridge, file cabinets, or lockers with the included 11! The numbered template is full of squares you can proudly display your completed works adhesive-backed magnets. numbered 1-11. Just match the template space of art! Fun and easy to complete. – elise EACH KIT (except noted) . . . 13.99 10 .95 with the corresponding adhesive-backed spar- CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 024043 Around Town kling piece and before you know it, a dazzling EACH KIT (except noted) . . . 17.00 14 .25 044772 Enchanted Kingdom mosaic will be ready to hang. Sets include 027164 ☼Ballerina 044779 On the Farm 600+ sparkly sticky tiles and jewels, an 8” x 5½” Includes 5 picture templates of ballerinas 024266 On The Go . . . . . 13.99 8 .50 picture template, and one wall hanger. and sparkly mosaic pieces to use. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 019504 Barnyard Animals My First Sticky Mosaics (PK-1) EACH KIT ...... 6.00 4 .95 Contains 4 picture templates featuring a cow Your child will be entertained for hours with 045086 Angel 019560 Kitten and calf, a foal, a duck and a piglet. these colorful, peel-and-stick craft projects. 027280 Daisy 019624 Puppy 019513 Butterflies Each kit contains over 1000 colorful sticky foam 019550 Fairy Includes 4 sparkling butterfly designs, 4 pieces, 7 foam colors in 3 shapes, 5 fun designs plastic hangers, and 1900+ foam and jewel and 5 wall hangers so you can display each glit- Sticky Mosaics Sparkling Sets (PK-AD) pieces. tering, gleaming work of art. ~ Lisa It’s Sticky Mosaics with added sparkle! Each set 051698 ☼Curse of the Treasure EACH KIT (except noted) . . . 10.00 8 .50 contains four project scene cards to complete, Chest ...... 20.00 16 .75 019412 Circus 007840 Princess four plastic hangers, and 1400+ sticky foam and 007891 Cute Kittens 007807 Fairies 019421 Tea Party jewel pieces. Sparkling Fairies features four dif- Includes 4 templates of adorable kittens and 019440 Pets 051689 Team Rescue ferent fairies, each set against a seasonal back- sparkly mosaic pieces. 051687 ☼Ponies 019492 Vehicles drop (spring, summer, winter, or fall). Sparkling 036250 Dance 019460 Pretty Things 051690 Zoo Animals Princess shows princesses in different settings: 027171 Dinosaurs 051688 ☼Princess Jewelry Box 15.00 12 .75 wading in a pond, chasing butterflies, petting Contains 4 picture templates of different her horse, and dancing with her prince. Cards dinosaur species and sparkly pieces to use. measure 7.75” x 12.25”. ~ Lisa 050185 Dolphins EACH SET ...... 10.00 8 .50 Includes 4 playful dolphin designs, 4 plastic 007998 Fairies 008011 Princess hangers and stands, and 1800+ sparkling tile and jewel pieces. Sticky Mosaics Crowns & Tiaras (PK-AD) 027192 Dragons Your little princess will love decorating her Includes 4 picture templates, along with own tiaras with sparkling, glimmering jewels! faux leather and sparkly mosaic squares. These mosaic-by-number kits each contain one 019510 Enchanted Forest foam tiara plus over 250 sticky foam and jewel Includes 4 templates: fairy, toadstool house, pieces. (For the boys, check out the Kingly tree, and princess with sparkly pieces. Crown). Great for birthday parties or rainy day 019524 Fairy Tales projects. ~ Lisa Features 4 sparkling fairy tale scenes, 2700+ ☼StoryCraft Cinderella (ages 4+) 019516 Butterfly Tiara . . . . 5.00 4 .50 foam & jewel pieces, and 4 plastic hangers. Little girls have been enchanted with the 050183 Crowns of Kings . . . 20.00 16 .75 039389 Fantastic Fish Cinderella story for generations, and now they Set includes 6 kingly crowns (each design Includes 5 picture templates of sea creatures can decorate their own Cinderella picture book based on a different historical crown), and sparkly mosaic pieces too. with My First Sticky Mosaics. These larger, easy- 1300+ sparkling tiles and jewel pieces, and 036297 ☼Ladybugs & Friends to-handle sticky foam tiles are perfect for little an educational booklet. Includes 4 playful scenes of cartoon lady- hands completing their first mosaic-by-number 050184 Crowns of Queens . . 20.00 16 .75 bugs, 4 plastic hangers, and 2300+ sticky projects. This kit includes a ten page picture Set includes 6 royal crowns (each design foam and jewel pieces. book, plus 1000+ colorful sticky foam and based on a different historical crown), 036309 ☼Magical Flying Horses jewel pieces to decorate the scenes in the story. 1200+ sticky foam and jewel pieces, and an Includes 4 sparkling designs of colorful uni- A smaller story booklet is also included. ~ Lisa educational booklet. corns and Pegasus, 4 plastic hangers, and 050192 ...... 20.00 16 .75 2300+ sticky foam and jewel pieces.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1087 050188 Mermaids ☼Sticky Mosaics Ballerina Beauty Box (K-AD) their own. Crystal Includes 4 mermaid scenes, 4 wall hangers, This charming ballerina-themed jewelry box Clutch decorates and 2600+ sticky foam and jewel pieces. will dance its way into your heart—with the a small lavender 019571 My Favorite Things help of Sticky Mosaics. The vertical jewelry box bag. Doodle & Includes 4 sparkling “girly” scenes (girl with is pink with white accents, has a flip top lid, Jewel decorates a her horse, girls at a tea party, girls dressed two drawers, and a mirror and ballerina story framed, magnet- up like princesses, and a girl surrounded by inside. Four ballerinas with different-colored ic white board. butterflies), 4 plastic hangers, and 2200+ tutus grace the top, front, and sides of the box. Fashion Bag has a foam and jewel pieces. Use the 550+ sparkling tiles and jewel pieces to lavender messen- 017434 My Jungle Adventure create a jewel-by-number treasure. ~ Lisa ger bag to embel- Contains 5 picture templates: monkey, frog, 050181 ...... 15.00 12 .75 lish. Fashion butterfly, panda, panther, and toucans. Flowers makes 050189 Ocean Princess Sticky Mosaics Fairy Box (2-5) necklaces and Includes 4 beautiful ocean princess scenes, Decorate your own fairy box with sparkling, bracelets of foam sheets and ribbon. Blinglets 4 hangers and stands, and 2100+ sparkling glimmering jewels! This kit contains a pink makes several bangle bracelets. The gems are tiles and jewel pieces. box measuring 8” x 6” x 4.25”, decorated with pretty small, so smaller kids may need some 050190 Owl Pals flower designs and an illustration of a fairy. help placing their gems. Our resident four year Includes 4 cute cartoon owl scenes, 4 wall The box’s design is similar to a jewelry box, old had a hard time sitting long enough to make hangers and stands, and 2500+ sticky foam with a pull-out bottom drawer and a hinged a bracelet, but she is younger than the recom- and jewel pieces. lid. Complete the pattern by sticking the 800+ mended ages. I like how each kit has a product 019587 Pirates sparkling foam and jewel pieces into place and (or several) the child can model to others. It’s Includes 4 pirate scenes (skull/crossbones, you’ll have a storage box worthy of a fairy’s fun to show others what you’ve made yourself. pirate ship, treasure chest, and a portrait treasures. ~ Lisa Includes very small pieces – not for children of a pirate), 4 plastic hangers, and 2700+ 047035 ...... 15.00 12 .75 under 3 yrs. ~ Sara 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). foam pieces. Not <3yrs. 019591 Pixie Playland Sticky Mosaics Heart Box (K-AD) 051695 Crystal Clutch Kit . . 15.00 12 .75 Includes 4 sparkling scenes (each featuring 051699 ...... 15.00 12 .75 051696 Doodle & Jewel Kit . 20.00 16 .75 a different fairy pixie surrounded by flow- 051697 Fashion Bag Kit . . . 20.00 16 .75 ers and pixie dust), 4 plastic hangers, and 052987 Fashion Flowers Kit 17.00 14 .25 2500+ foam and jewel pieces. 052988 My First Blinglets Kit 20.00 16 .75 051700 ☼Posh Puppies 039390 Princess Contains 4 picture templates of princesses at Peel & Stick by Number (K-8) various activities and sparkly pieces. This product combines the relaxing fun of 019835 Princess and Her Dragon color or paint by number with mosaics! Each Includes 4 sparkling scenes of a princess set includes four boards for students to construct with her pink dragon, 4 plastic hangers, and ☼Sticky Mosaics® Jewelry Box (K-AD) their scenes on. The boards measure 10.5” x 2900+ foam and jewel pieces. Young crafters can decorate a jewelry box that 7.25” and are made from laminated cardstock. 019529 Riding School rivals their jewelry with over a thousand Sticky They contain scenes made from little numbered Includes 4 picture templates of horses and Mosiacs® pieces and sparkling jewel stickers. squares. The Under the Sea set includes a clown riders, as well as sparkly mosaic pieces. The box measures 8.25” x 6.25” x 4.375” and fish, an angel fish, a seahorse, and a whale, 051701 ☼Robots it features a flip-open lid on top and one drawer while the Things with Wings set includes a but- 050191 Wild Horses . . . . 20.00 16 .75 underneath. The top and all sides of the box are terfly, a lady bug, a parrot, and a bird in flight. Includes 3 extra large designs of beautiful printed with a Sticky Mosaics® pattern guide on Included in each set are 12 sheets of colored, horses, 3 plastic hangers and stands, and a pink background. Just stick, admire, and then foam squares. Artists peel off the color squares 3000 sticky foam and jewel pieces. fill the box with your treasures. they need and stick them to the corresponding 007985 ...... 15.00 12 .75 numbered squares on the scenes (1 = red, 2 = ☼Sticky Mosaics Collector’s Album (K-AD) orange, etc.). Numbers go up to seven, so the If you have a collection of Sticky Mosaics ☼Mosaics Jewelry Box (2-5) pictures are composed of seven different colors. projects but need a place to store and display At the age of 25 this is hard for me to admit, No glue, scissors, or other materials are needed them, then you’ve come to the right place. The but I had a blast decorating this jewelry box! because everything is self-stick. The sets are Sticky Mosaics Collector’s Album is the per- The box is made of heavy chipboard and mea- recommended for ages 5 and up, but the small fect place to showcase all your Sticky Mosaic sures 5.5” x 7” x 3”. The outside of the box is foam squares measure only ¼”, so younger masterpieces—and it’s an art project in itself! plain white, while the inside is lined with purple children might need help peeling them off the Twelve different mosaics fit inside this beauti- velvet. The decorations in kit are comprised of foam sheet and placing them on the scene in ful album. The front of the album features a 300 acrylic mosaic pieces, glitter grout, craft the proper place, although it is a fairly simple whimsical fairy princess, which you decorate glue and instructions with helpful designing tips. process. A peel-and-stick magnet strip is also with Sticky Mosaics. A fairy tale booklet and The blank starting surface allows child to be cre- included with each set, which can be attached 1100+ sparkling jewels and foam pieces are ative and come up with a design of own choos- to the finished picture so it can be displayed included. ~ Lisa ing. Included glue works very well for securing on any magnetic surface. These are fun kits 050182 ...... 20.00 16 .75 mosaic pieces and does not show through. that provide hours of entertainment and some When box is completed it can be secured shut artwork. ~ Rachel ☼Sticky Mosaics® Dear Diary (K-AD) with attached purple ribbon. - Tasha CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. If you’re going to keep a diary, why not deco- CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. EACH SET ...... 9.99 7 95. rate it? Girls that love to write will enjoy “glam- 047036 ...... 20.00 14 .95 016487 Dinosaurs ming up” this pink-and-purple diary with over 024138 Enchanted Kingdom 150 sparkling jewel Sticky Mosaics® pieces. ☼Stick ‘n Style Kits (K-AD) 044780 Farm You can easily “sticker by number” then start Pink and purple princesses will have a ball with 044781 Pets filling the lined pages with your thoughts and these sparkly craft kits. Every thing you need is 024273 Spring Flowers dreams. Complete with a lock, key and spar- in the box to make several items. All include 036046 Things with Wings kling lipstick pen, this 120-page diary will look loads of self-adhesive gems and jewels. Patterns 024274 Train Ride fit for a princess! are in there too, but your young designers may 036047 Under the Sea 036292 ...... 15.00 12 .75 cast them aside for an original creation all 016666 Wild Animals

1088 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. ☼Peel & Press Sticker by Number (1-AD) are very stone-like, you can cut them with scis- 029648 Family Photo Melissa & Doug have done it again - kids will sors or tile nippers to trim them to the size you This kit makes a 12" circular stepping stone truly enjoy creating these mosaic works of art! want! After you’ve settled on your design, glue and includes special clear stones, letter Simply peel off a sparkly jewel-toned sticker it down to the paper, then grout, sponge, let stickers, and blank stickers that allow you and press it onto the wooden base to match the dry, and then finish the craft. Use the finished to incorporate small family photos into your numbered design. This sticker by number activ- piece, or give it as a gift. If you have your own stepping stone. The end result would be ity will hone fine motor and visual observation idea for a mosaic craft, you also can purchase a wonderful gift for any member of your skills while providing a craft that young children the mosaic stones separately. - Jess family tree. can complete all on their own. The end result EACH KIT BELOW ...... 17.00 14 .95 032744 Garden Mosaic is an incredibly attractive, self-framed mosaic 036763 Mosaic Clock Cheerful colors of stained glass will make wall hanging that measures 11.75” x 10.75” x 036777 Mosaic Mirror a bright splash in your garden on this 12" .75”. ~ Anh 036796 Sundial Kit round stepping stone. Victorian style letter 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not < 3yrs. 036787 Stone Refill 3/8” Assortment stamps are also included for you to write a EACH KIT ...... 9.99 7 .95 ...... 15.00 12 .95 message. Templates are included, or you 052942 Butterfly Includes 2.2 lbs of mosaic stones in assorted can use your own creative design! 052943 Dinosaur colors. 032752 Mosaic Butterfly 053253 Tropical Fish Using the butterfly mold you'll create a col- Stepping Stone Kits (3-AD, 5-AD) orful butterfly stone using the vibrant mosaic ☼Glam Art (K-5) These stepping stones are truly easy to make pieces and glass gems. If your children have enjoyed self-sticking mosa- and look great when they are finished - perfect 016976 Mosaic Flip Flops ic craft kits, they may also fall in love with these for accenting your garden, walkway, flower- These summery stepping stones are sure “sequin mosaic” kits that produce some very bed, or even for display in the house! Each to make your visitors smile! This makes flashy wall art! kit includes everything you need to make one two 12” flip-flop shaped stepping stones. Each kit con- stepping stone, including stone mix cement, Creative placement of the colored glass to tains three 10” mosaic pieces and other decorative elements, create a solid colored strap and a colorful x 12” design a mixing paddle, a writing tool (or stamps) and sole will give them the perfect look. boards, pack- easy-to-follow instructions. Contents will vary 032753 Mosaic Flower ets of sequins slightly depending on type of kit purchased. All This flower shaped stepping stone is perfect and gems in a you need to supply is the mixing bucket, water, for anyone who loves lots of color in their variety of col- and a dose of inspiration! The mold, paddle, garden. Decorate the six petals in your own ors, a “Glam and stamps/writing tool are all reusable, so if design or use the included design ideas. Grabber” (a you purchase additional mix and mosaic pieces 029649 Mosaic Kit clear wax (from a craft store or from us), you can keep This kit contains everything you need to cre- crayon), and a cardboard tray. Each of the art making stones. Although suggested designs are ate a 12" octagonal stepping stone, includ- boards features an illustrated design covered included, you are always free to create your ing an entire pound of stained glass pieces with shaded adhesive circles, covered with own unique design! For example, instead of and 2 design templates. pieces of waxed paper. To decorate a design making a typical stepping stone, Megan and I 026915 Mosaic Leaf board children choose the colored sequins used our sample Mosaic Kit to make a head- With this kit, you can make a 12” leaf- they’ll be working with, dump them in the tray, stone for McGuffy, the Schneider's dog, who shaped stepping stone, and decorate it with and remove a section of the waxed paper from had passed away. I think it turned out beauti- the included mosaic stained glass, glass the board. Then, using the Glam Grabber, fully, even if no one can tell we were trying to gems, and the traditional-style letter and they pick up one sequin at a time, and stick make dog bones out of our mosaic pieces! The number stamps. it to a matching adhesive circle on the board. end result would be a wonderful gift for any 032757 Mosaic Turtle Although it sounds a little unusual, the crayon member of your family. Make a brightly colored mosaic turtle for really grabs the sequin, making handling those There are two types of kits, regular Stepping your backyard! Pour the moss green stone little sparkly pieces not only effortless, but Stone Kits and Kids' Stepping Stone Kits. They mix into a turtle-shaped mold and let it dry. actually kind of relaxing! Like other adhesive are basically the same, except Kids' kits result Then glue real stained glass mosaic pieces mosaic products, these are not only a great way in an 8" stone, while most of the other Stepping and gems onto the shell of the turtle and two to practice fine motor control, but they provide Stone Kits create a 12" stone. Because the round gems for the eyes (glue is included). an attractive, ready-to-display piece of art too! regular Stepping Stones are larger, more step- Then grout around the glass to create a fin- 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. ping stone mix, and more decorative pieces are ishing touch. EACH KIT ...... 16.99 12 .95 included. Enjoy! ~ Anh 032760 Pebble Mosaic . . . . 19.99 16 .50 021362 Dazzling Horses EACH KID'S KIT (except noted) 13.49 12 .95 Use smooth, colorful pebbles and tradi- 021374 Fancy Fairies 008170 Kid's Mosaic Stone tional style uppercase letter stamps to add 021382 Girlie Garden This is a really nice kit for kids. It results in a fresh twist to the art of mosaics. Your 021385 My Sea Friends a 8" octagonal stone that can be decorated finished 12" octagonal stepping stone will with the bright stained glass mosaic pieces be one-of-a-kind! Stone By Stone Mosaic Kits (3-AD) and glass gems included. Four patterns are These sophisticated-looking kits bridge the gap included as suggestions. Make Your Own Stepping Stone Molds (3+) between sticker or magnetic mosaics and “real” 008169 Kid's Marble Art Kit Make your own unique stepping stone with mosaic crafts. Each kit includes the supplies Your children can create a unique personal these easy to use molds. Decorate your own you’ll need to create a nearly 8” x 8” clock, mir- memento using stickers, pictures, and mar- garden or design wonderfully creative, personal- ror or sundial decorated with one of the design bles! The kit makes a 8" octagonal stone, ized gifts. These plastic molds are reusable. With templates included – or your own, if you’re which can be decorated with the flat glass a little assistance younger children can design really feeling creative! A plywood board forms marbles and their own pictures. Pictures are their own stone, too. Please note that these are the base for each project. Crafters can pick one stuck to the bottom of the marble, then laid molds only - no stepping stone mix is included. of the three paper patterns and glue it to the into the stone for a one-of-a-kind project. EACH 12” MOLD ...... 3.49 3 25. board. Then it’s time to dig into the pile of 008177 Kid's Stepping Stone 11.50 10 .95 033713 Butterfly 12” colored mosaic stones and start matching them This stepping stone is an "all-time-favorite." 033716 Heart 12” up to the pattern paper. Because the stones After creating your 8" square (or diamond) 033724 Round 12” included are 3/8” square, you will need to cut stone, you'll decorate it with a colorful 033715 Flower 8” ...... 2.99 2 50. some of them to fit into the mosaic design. No assortment of stones, glass gems, and glitter! 033717 Heart 8” ...... 2 95. problem here – even though the mosaic pieces EACH KIT (except noted) . . . 17.99 17 .00 033725 Square 8” ...... 2 95.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1089 Stepping Stone Mix (3-AD) or glossy surface such as file cabinets, white Liquid Leading (3-AD) Don’t let the stone-making fun stop! These boards, refrigerators and more! These sheets are If you’ve ever been interested in creating huge packs are available in two sizes. The 7 12”x17” and leave no residue and are reusable stained glass, but thought that the craft was lb. size makes one 12" stepping stone or two year after year with proper care. The Fall Leaves way too hard or expensive for you, read on! 8" stones. The huge bag contains 24 pounds of has 6 cling leaves and 3 acorn clings with sizes This awesome product lets you create your Stepping Stone Mix; that’s enough to make three from 2” to 8”. The Harvest Scarecrows has 5 own designs on any glass surface, which you 12” stepping stones, six 8” stepping stones, or clings from 5” to 8”. The Suzy’s Zoo Spring has can then fill in with the translucent Window nine 8” garden bricks. Only the mix is included 8 clings with characters and 4 with small flow- Colors Paints (sold below). Liquid Leading is here; you’ll need separate stone molds and ers with sizes from 1” to 6” and the Winter Fun water-based, non-toxic and opaque. It can be optional stone coloring and decorative items in has 4 clings with characters and 9 with snow- squeezed directly from the tube onto horizontal order to custom-make your own creations. flakes with sizes from 1” to 10”. These all have or vertical surfaces. You can freehand your 033727 7 lb . Bag ...... 6.99 6 .75 rich, vibrant colors and will look beautiful any- design, or create a paper design and lay under 039305 24 lb . Value Box . . . 17.99 17 .00 where you put them. The Snowflakes have 18 the glass surface of your project to follow. After light blue flakes in several styles with sizes from the leading has been applied, it must dry for 72 Stone Colors (3-AD) 2”to 5”. The Disney Princess set includes Snow hours until the lines become firm. Then it’s time Wish your stepping stone could match your White, Cinderella, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, and to paint that stained glass! My sisters and I had birdbath, flowers, siding, or just stand out in Belle, each about 6" tall, as well as about 20 a great time with the leading and paints when your garden? These stone colors come in small smaller clings like jewels and tiaras to add some we were younger. One Christmas, we all made 1oz. packets that you simply mix in to your dazzle. (All sizes are approximate). ~ Phyllis stained-glass candle votives out of large baby- stone mix along with the water. Use 1-2 pack- Each Cling (except noted) . . 1.99 1 .75 food jars; even for our ages, they looked great! ets of color per 7 lbs of stepping stone mix (one 012282 Aquarium ...... 1.99 1 .50 It’s one of those great products that produces 12” stone or two 8” stones) to brighten up your 027771 Fall Leaves awesome results and can make stained glass garden all year round! 021231 Fancy Hearts projects fun for your family! – Jess EACH PACKET (except noted) 2.40 2 .30 027883 Harvest Scarecrows 007139 Gold Metallic 2 fl . oz 3.28 2 95. 039296 Celestial Blue 039304 Sandstone 021233 Patriotic 007216 Liquid Leading 4 fl . oz 4.26 3 95. 039298 Dusty Mauve 039306 Terra Cotta 014176 Snow Business 007370 Silver Metallic 2 fl . oz 3.28 2 95. 039302 Moss Green 027964 Snowflakes 039301 Mahogany ...... 2.10 1 .58 027972 Suzy’s Zoo Spring . . . 2.19 1 .95 Window Colors Paints (3-AD) 027984 Suzy’s Zoo Winter Fun 1.99 1 .75 After you’ve created a unique design on glass Stone Stamp Sets (3-AD) 021229 Disney Princess . . . . 1.99 1 .75 with Liquid Leading, you can use these paints These stone stamps make personalizing your to stain the glass in your design. Each set of stepping stone a snap – and professional look- ☼United States Static Cling - 3" x 5" (PK-AD) paints includes several colors, which can either ing. Don’t worry about trying to make perfect Display your patriotism at home or in the car be squeezed or brushed onto the glass surface. letters, numbers, or images with your writing with this cling. Will stick to any glass surface. Spread or squeeze paint around the inside of tool, simply stamp what you want on your 027128 ...... 0 .95 the dried leading first, to make sure you’re seal- stone. We offer a variety of sets to fit your ing the area, then fill in the inside, and comb design style. Window Art (3-AD) to remove air bubbles and smooth the color EACH STAMP SET ...... 5.99 5 .75 We used to stick colorforms on our tv and out. The Paint Pot Set contains just a little of 039307 Traditional Letters/Numbers any other surface available! This kit takes the each color (for small projects) and includes a 039309 Victorian Garden Design great fun of sticking things to shiny surfaces and combing tool. The other sets all feature tubes of 039310 Victorian Letters/ Numbers throws in some goo for extra fun. Six colors of color, which can be squeezed onto the surface. goo and many pages of designs allow you to After color has been applied, the project will Mosaic Glass Value Packs (3-AD) create colorful masterpieces for every window. require 72 hours of drying time. Get more mosaic for your money with these Plastic sleeves are included to slip over the 007369 Paint Pot Set Primary 3.66 3 25. mixed stained glass value packs. Each package pages of the book, and then you simply trace the Eight 0.17 fl. oz. of Window Colors has a net weight of 20 oz. pattern, color it in and let it dry before sticking (Amethyst, Blue Diamond, Emerald Green, EACH PACK ...... 7 .95 on any workable surface. ~ Stephanie Lime Green, Ruby Red, Pumpkin Orange, 033718 Bright Stained Glass 015811 Kit ...... 21.95 15 .25 Gold Sparkle and Snow White) and a plastic 033719 Earth-Toned Stained Glass 016271 Deluxe refill set . . . 24.95 17 .50 combing tool for applying/smoothing. 033720 Primary Stained Glass 023907 Extra Stuff . . . . . 16.95 11 .75 007381 Decorator Colors Set 13.19 11 .55 033721 Tumbled Beach Glass Run out of goo (window paint) but want to 2 fl. oz. Liquid Leading and five 2 fl. oz. keep decorating? No problem. We offer a bottles of Window Colors (Ivy Green, Berry Window Decorations / Stained Glass pack of five extra window colors contain- Red, Amber, Denim Blue and Cameo Ivory). ing .74 ounces per bottle and one bottle of 007393 Primary Colors Set . . 13.99 11 .55 Light Catcher Fun Kits (PK-AD) black outline paint containing 1.36 ounces. 2 fl. oz. Liquid Leading and five 2 fl. oz. Bring some dazzle to your windows with these Includes red, blue, purple, yellow, & green. bottles of Window Colors (Crystal Clear, Scratch-Art Light Catchers. Each Light Catcher Kelly Green, Royal Blue, Ruby Red and comes with instructions for the main design. ☼Glass Deco Make Stained-Glass 10 Colors Snow White). After scratching out the main design, you can (K-AD) add your own personal touches and designs to These stain-glass kits make some of the best- Seasonal Crafts the Light Catcher. Each kit comes with one Light looking stain-glass creations that I have seen in Catcher design frame, one Scratch Lite “stained a child’s craft kit. Both of these kits include con- Beaded Snowflakes Ornaments Sets (PK-AD) glass” sheet, one suction cup window hanger, fetti and sparkle colors to make your creations Design six beautiful ornaments to brighten one wooden drawing stylus, and instructions. even more creative. With easy instructions to up your Christmas tree or gifts. These beaded All you need is a window and a sunny day. follow you will be sticking stain-glass pictures ornaments look like glistening snowflakes when EACH BELOW ...... 2.99 2 .50 to almost anything with a smooth glass or glass- they are complete. The ornaments measure 5 036900 Butterfly 036902 Flower like surface. Each kit comes with a variety of ½” in diameter. 052263 ☼Dolphin 036903 Hummingbird pictures to choose from, five clear vinyl sheets, 014154 ...... 22.00 16 .95 052264 ☼Fish 036904 Sailboat color liners to outline your picture and all the colors you need to make beautiful stain-glass. Collage Decoration Kit (2-AD) Window Clings (PK-AD) This kit includes 3 sparkle, 2 liners, 5 confetti One of my favorite kits from this company, this Window clings aren’t just for windows any- colors, and a repositionable glue stick. one provides all the materials for you to create more! Use them on any smooth, laminated 004972 ...... 15.00 10 .50 five beautiful Christmas ornaments. It includes

1090 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. five durable cardboard ornament shapes (with Miscellaneous Crafts Blank Craft Kits/Materials to Personalize hangers), patterned and solid tissue paper, sponge brushes, glaze, ribbon, and an ideas/ Beeswax Candles Kit (K-6) Makit 10" Plate Kits (PK-AD) instruction sheet. When crafters have decided This kit comes complete with six sheets of 8” Make personalized gifts for all of your rela- on a design, instructions are provided for x 8” beeswax in an array of colors – red, blue, tives! Each kit includes paper templates and decoupaging the ornament shapes. I can almost pink, purple, green, and yellow. These sheets markers so kids can draw and color pictures to imagine the lovely results! of wax are used to compose the main part of show off their artwork, commemorate special 047216 ...... 23.95 19 .95 the candle, while 5 sheets of 3” x 5” flat wax events, or even try their hand at portraits of are used for creative decorations to adorn them. relatives (always a hit!). When the templates are Make Your Own Paper Snowflakes (3-AD) A black-and-white sheet with basic, illustrated colored, simply send them to the manufacturer, Decorating with snowflakes is a great way instructions is included to help you get started. where they will transform them into a plate or to spruce up any room or holiday craft. This You can make spiral-rolled candles in the shape snack tray. The items are dishwasher-safe, and creative book includes reusable templates for of a cake, beehive, and flower, or cut-out the quality of the finished product will last for 32 delightful designs. Instructions and tips for candles in the shape of a moon or heart. Use years to come as evidenced by several of our folding and cutting are included, as well as the punch-out patterns included to create small plates, from as far back as ’88. The Individual interesting facts and quotes about snow. There flowers, bumblebees, leaves, and butterflies to kit includes 5 paper templates, markers, and the are four different skill levels of designs, which embellish the candles. 72” of wicking cord and processing cost for one item. The Teacher Kit is range from basic to fairly intricate. All you need colored wire are also included. A fun project of better value if you are making multiple gifts is paper, scissors, and the designs in this book that will keep your little bees busy! – elise and includes 50 paper templates and markers and you’re ready to create a snowstorm of paper 038099 ...... 17.00 13 .95 (no items are prepaid in this kit). Processing snowflakes. 64 pgs, pb. costs per item range from $4.95-7.95 with a 041459 ...... 8.95 7 .50 Creativity Kit (2-AD) reasonable shipping cost. Just send in your Let your inner crafty designer go crazy with this completed artwork and your personalized items ☼Christmas Tree Advent Calendar (K-AD) kit, which includes seven felted wool shapes, will be sent back to you in 10-12 business days A fantastic art project that results in a reus- an assortment of beads and spangles, several (longer during the holidays). These are sure to able wooden Advent calendar. The calendar pieces of handmade paper, craft thread, needles become treasured family keepsakes! is a wooden box with 25 compartments to be and an idea sheet. Suggestions are given for 001769 Individual . . . . . 14.99 11 .95 filled with a small surprise (not included) of your creating gift tags, bookmarks, portraits, greeting 001798 Teachers Kit . . . . . 6.99 6 50. choice. The box (7” x 3.5” x 7”) is red with unfin- cards, ornaments, and more. Young crafters ished wooden doors waiting to be decorated with will probably find many more uses for these fun Make a Mouse Pad (PK-AD) paint and stickers. Atop the box sits a removable materials! Personalize your mouse pad with this fun, wooden Christmas tree (9” x 6”) and 25 orna- 047218 ...... 19.95 17 .95 inexpensive kit. This kit contains a mouse pad ments (1.5”) that are waiting to be decorated with a clear plastic sleeve, plus several pieces of with paint, stickers, gems, and golden string (all Hammered Metal Creations Kit (2-6) cardstock, so you can decorate and insert your included). Kit includes 7 paint colors, glue, glue Hammer away to create picture frames, key own creations. Artwork is easily removed and and paint brushes, 100 stickers, and instructions chains, and unique works of art! In case you re-inserted into the sleeve, so you can create on painting and assembling, as well as ideas for aren’t familiar with this form of art, the idea is several masterpieces to change out from time decorating. This is an Advent calendar that you that you use a hammer to tap a tool that has a to time. ~ Lisa can make your own and use from year to year. metal tip on it to create small holes and dents 045522 ...... 4.00 3 50. Younger children may need assistance in painting in thin sheets of metal to create a design. This smaller items like the calendar doors. ~ Alissa kit comes complete with everything you need to My Handprint (PK-AD) 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. fashion and frame your metal creations. There Preserve your handprint (or your pet’s paw 050371 ...... 29.99 23 .95 are six 8 1/2” x 11” metal sheets in brass, cop- print!) with this fun kit. This kit includes super- per, and aluminum (2 of each), a solid wooden soft air dry clay, paint, a brush and hanging White Snowflake Bead Ornament Kit (3-AD) mallet, a wooden tapping tool, pattern and ribbon. ~ Lisa This set contains enough sparkling beads to idea sheets, eight die cut wooden frames, 2 012653 ...... 6.00 4 95. make four 5”snowflake ornaments. The set cardboard frames, and four acrylic paints and a includes 4 wire ornament bases to thread the paintbrush for decorating your frames. This kit ☼Create Your Own Puzzle – Single (PK-AD) beads on plus clear and white “pearl” plastic is a great way to introduce your kids to the joys Let kids color this blank puzzle and then they’ll beads in a variety of shapes and sizes. ~ Lisa of metal crafts! – elise have a custom keepsake puzzle they can put 022330 ...... 3.29 2 .50 038120 ...... 17.00 13 .95 together over and over again. The glossy surface feels like typical puzzle pieces and can be col- Make Your Own Angel Ornaments (3-AD) Fairies: Petal People You Make Yourself (3-AD) ored with crayons, but probably works best with Christmas is such a magical time, so why not let This precious kit has everything you need to markers. The pieces and puzzle tray are just as your “little angels” create their own angel orna- create your own "fairy tale." You can make durable as traditional puzzles. The puzzle mea- ments. With a wooden bead head, a wrapped twelve flower fairies using the wooden beads, sures 10” x 14” and has 20 pieces. wire body, embroidery floss hair, faux flower pet- faux flower petals, glue, beads, florist wire, 001345 ...... 4.99 3 95. als for a skirt, sequins for a halo, and faux leaves embroidery floss, and colored pencils provided for wings, you can mix-and-match the supplies in the kit. A wonderful and colorful 27-page Blank Puzzles by Compoz-a-Puzzle in this Klutz kit to make eight heavenly miniature instructional booklet is also included, which We use so many of these ourselves, we had angel ornaments. It is a wonderful concept, and gives step-by-step instructions and fun creative to offer them to you! As far as I’m concerned, once you’ve used up the supplies in this kit it ideas! This kit has limited supplies, so once these have been one of the most versatile (and wouldn’t be hard to find more supplies to contin- you've mastered this craft and exhausted the life-saving) art forms to ever be made! They are, ue to make more. A wonderful feature about this supplies you may want to take a trip to your really, just blank puzzles that can be written on, kit is that the packaging turns into an ornament local craft store to purchase new supplies to colored on, drawn on, painted on, etc. Then box for easy storage. Whether you decorate your create fairies such as cheerleaders, a newborn you can break them into pieces (they’re already tree, embellish a gift, fancify a wreath, or simply baby, brides, princesses or a even a fairy that die-cut) and they’re puzzles! “So what?” you give them as a gift, these ornaments are sure to looks like you! This is a delicate craft project, say. Wait - here are just a few ways we’ve used spread some Holiday cheer! - elise as the pieces are small and patience is required! them: send a “puzzle” greeting card or invita- 043824 ...... 16.95 11 .75 In the end, the beautiful fairies you create will tion (tuck pieces in envelope and mail), VBS make wonderful playtime "friends" for your child or Sunday School crafts (pictures or memory or great gifts for them to share. - elise verses), parties (picture this - kids in teams fol- 035003 ...... 16.95 11 .75 low clues to collect pieces hid- (continued...) See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1091 den around yard/house. Then, they assemble Drawing Surfaces / Easels Bright White Drawing Paper pieces which become a “treasure map” to fol- This bright white sulphite drawing paper is low to a prize. I’m a hopeless create-your-own- Deluxe Standing Easel & Paper (PK+) available in several different weights: standard party-games person), or just plain “art”, creating This 47", solid wood easel is a real multipur- (50#), heavyweight (60#) and premium (80#). your own beautiful puzzle for yourself or as a pose art tool. One side is a chalkboard and the The higher the weight, the thicker and more gift - artwork that can be used again and again other side boasts a dry-erase board on the fold- durable the paper. Paper is designed for all instead of filed away. We’re just sure that you ing easel. It also includes two large plastic art types of dry media, including pencil, colored can invent more uses of your own (we’d love to supply trays (which adjust on the easel legs to fit pencil, charcoal, oil pastels and more. See hear them, by the way). Blank puzzles come the child's height), a locking paper roll holder, 4 below for sizes and package quantities. in several sizes and each size with larger, fewer colorful easel clips, paper tear-off guides, hard- Standard (50#): pieces or more, smaller pieces as follows: ware, and assembly instructions. Durable, easy 023750 9”x 12” (200 sheets) . . 6.79 5 25. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. to store, and versatile, this easel puts the means 023749 12”x18” (100 sheets) . . 6.79 5 25. ALL ITEMS BELOW ARE IN PACKS OF 10 for artistic expression right at your fingertips. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES While no paper comes with the easel, a paper Heavyweight (60#): 009724 4 x 5½ - 9 pc . . . . . 3 .95 roll and an easel pad are available which are 048563 9”x12” (100 sheets) . . . 3.59 2 75. 009725 4 x 5½ - 16 pc . . . . . 3 .95 sized to fit the easel. The roll is 18" wide and 048559 9”x12” (500 sheets) . . 14.99 11 .95 009726 5½ x 8 - 12 pc . . . . . 6.20 5 .95 75" long and the pad is 17" x 20" and contains 048564 12”x18” (100 sheets) . . 6.79 5 25. 009729 5½ x 8 - 28 pc . . . . . 6.20 5 .95 50 sheets of heavyweight white bond paper. 009755 8½ x 11 - 63 pc . . . . 15.50 14 .50 Both are great for crayons, markers and paint. Premium (80#): 032663 Easel ...... 79.99 59 .95 048560 9”x12” (500 sheets) . . 19.59 15 .25 Frames (PK-AD) 032666 Paper Roll (18" wide) 6.99 5 .50 048562 12”x18” (500 sheets) 38.49 29 .50 Create your own masterpieces with these cus- 039274 Easel Pad (50 sheets) 6.99 5 .50 tomizable frames. These frames are made out of Biggie Sketch Pad cardstock so you can apply markers, paint, cray- This chunky sketchpad contains 125 sheets on, pencil, glue and glitter (or anything else that of lightweight (50 lb.) white paper. The size cardstock can handle!) to decorate your frames. of the paper is 9” x 12”, and is suitable for The small frames are white and measure 5” x use with sketching pencils, colored pencils, or 6.75” (with a 2.75” x 4.75” opening). The medi- crayon. Perfect for kids who like to draw – a um frames come in assorted colors and measure lot! ~ Rachel P. 8” x 10.5” (with a 6 ½” x 4.75” opening). ~ Lisa 043638 ...... 9.15 6 75. 045472 Medium - Set of 12 . . 3.49 3 .00 045473 Medium - Set of 24 . . 5.99 4 .95 Drawing Paper Pad – 9" x 9" 045475 Small White-Set / 12 2.49 2 .25 This square-shaped 9” x 9” drawing paper pad 045476 Small White-Set / 24 4.49 3 .95 Drawing Desk (PK-AD) contains 40 sheets of lightweight white paper. This drawing desk makes it easy to bring an The smaller dimensions are perfect for projects ☼Make Your Own Calendar Book (PK-AD) angled drawing surface to any table, floor, or that require less paper (and less space). ~ Lisa Personalized calendars are always fun! This desk. The frame is constructed of solid maple, 001388 ...... 1.59 1 50. basic, blank calendar allows you to create cus- and the drawing surface of the desk is a white tom calendar pages that will last all year long. board, so the desk doubles as a portable, write Sketch Album There are 12 blank pages facing 12 standard cal- ‘n wipe board. The back of the desk holds a Quality sketch pad for all your drawing and endar pages. Days of the week are labeled, but paper holder, and the front features a wooden sketching creations. Sheets are 60 lb. paper there are no exact dates so you can start your paper cutter, which makes it easy to tear off with a fine tooth especially for sketching in soft year whenever you want and the calendar isn’t used paper. Drawing surface measures 19”W x pencil, charcoal, crayon, and pastels. Books year specific. The designs are up to you and the 13”L, and the paper holder is made to accom- are spiral bound (on the side) so you can turn possibilities are endless! Measures 11” x 8.5”. modate the paper roll below, which measures pages over without them coming loose from the 052526 ...... 12.95 10 .00 16 ½” x 100”. Please note that the drawing desk book. Available in three different sizes. 100 itself does not come with a paper roll. sheets. Blank Calendars 042031 Drawing Desk . . . . 30.00 27 .95 027182 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" . . . . 7.95 4 50. Comb-bound cardstock blank calendar pages. 042030 Paper Roll . . . . . 17.50 16 .25 020321 9” x 12” ...... 12.25 6 95. The top is meant to be used for artwork by your 025090 11” x 14” . . . . . 16.95 11 .95 children, the bottom is a gridded calendar, ☼Drawing Clip Boards (18” X 18”) (PK-AD) including name of month and days of week, but Take your little artists outside to draw with Sketch Diaries squares left blank so you can use for any year. these 18” x 18” handy-sized boards. Two sturdy These convenient and inexpensive sketch 004210 ...... 7.25 5 .95 metal clips keep art work secure and a cut-out books are spiral-bound on the left side, contain handle make these easy to take along. Use 70 sheets of heavyweight (60lb) white pages, art & Craft supplies them inside too and let kids sit on the couch or and come in several different sizes. a beanbag chair and channel their creativity in 023772 9" x 6" ...... 4.79 3 75. Storage/Portfolios comfort. Hang to store or slide vertically into a 023769 11" x 8 .5” ...... 5.69 4 50. nook for safe keeping. ~Sara 020097 11" x 8 .5" Ecology . . . 5.69 4 50. Red Wallet Expanding Art Portfolio with 027169 ...... 13.50 7 .50 Consists of 100% recycled paper. Velcro (3-AD) 023771 12" x 9" ...... 6.49 4 95. Take art projects with you anywhere with this Drawing Paper/Pads/Rolls & Sketchpads durable 12” x 18” folder. The portfolio is made Drawing Paper Pad from heavy red-brown Manila paper, and has ☼Art1st Multi-Media Art Paper (PK-AD) This inexpensive 9"x12" pad contains 48 sheets a flap closure that fastens with a strip of hook- Look no further – this is a great, all-around paper of white, mid-weight, acid-free drawing paper and-loop tape. The bottom of the envelope is that works with just about any media! It’s a pre- suitable for markers, crayons, colored pencils, pleated, which allows it to expand to a width of mium-weight (80 lb.) white paper with extra sizing oil pastels, and more. 1”, and creates a flat surface so you can stand that allows it to be used with wet or dry media 023751 ...... 4.79 3 75. the portfolio upright. Eco-conscious artists will including pencil, colored pencil, pen and ink, be happy to know that this product is made charcoal, marker, oil pastel, and paint. Available Sketch Pads entirely of post-consumer recycled material, and in two sizes; each in a package of 60 sheets. Excellent for pencil, charcoal, pastel, marker, is 100% recyclable. ~ Rachel P. 047653 9” x 12” (60 sheets) 4.09 3 .50 or watercolor work, these sketch pads are 043650 ...... 3.19 2 .95 047652 12" x 18” (60 sheets) 8.29 6 .25 bound at the top, and contain 50 sheets of 60lb

1092 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. white, acid-free drawing paper. would lay flat or fold over so it would be easy to Paint & Marker Pad – 9 x 9 (40 sheets) 023774 9" x 12" ...... 5.39 4 .50 use the whole page. After much searching, we This square-shaped, 9” x 9” paint and marker 023773 12" x 18" ...... 9.49 7 .25 found the NoteSketch. Available in either hori- pad contains 40 sheets of shiny white paper. zontal (bottom half of pages ruled) or vertical The paper accepts paints and markers beauti- Canson Universal Recycled 9 x12 Sketch Pad (“inside” half of pages ruled) format, the paper fully (no bleed-through), and its smaller size is This all-purpose sketchpad contains 100 sheets is just right for drawing, doodling, sketching and perfect for smaller projects. ~ Lisa of 9” x 12” smooth-grained 65 lb. white paper. writing. 64 pgs per notebook. 001496 ...... 1.59 1 50. The pad is spiral bound on the left side and 020179 Horizon ., 5 .5” x 8 .5” 7.72 5 .95 features micro perforations for easy removal. 020178 Vertical, 8 .5” x 11” 11.17 6 .75 5-in-1 Combo Paper Pad The paper erases cleanly, and is ideal for draw- 019930 Horizon ., 8 .5” x 11” 11.17 6 .75 That's right! Five different types of paper bound ing and sketching with pencil, pen, charcoal or into one 9" x 12" paper pad! There are 25 sheets pastel. ~ Rachel P. ☼Young Artists Idea Journal (3-AD) of plain white drawing paper, 10 sheets of trac- 004744 ...... 12.60 8 .95 Similar in format to the 5 ing paper, 25 sheets of picture story paper, 5 ½” x 8 ½” Notesketch, this sheets of neon colored paper, and 25 sheets of Sketch Books Idea Journal offers a simi- assorted construction paper. These are for the serious artist who wants a lar page layout at a lower 008816 ...... 6.69 5 50. sketch book that will last! The 6" x 9" sketch price. It’s a 50-sheet art book has 75 sheets of 70#, acid-free, white journal, spiral-bound on the Giant Floor Paper Pad paper and a black cover. The larger 9" x 12" left-hand side with pages Has your artwork outgrown the desk or table? sketch book has 60 sheets of 70#, acid-free, that are lined on the bot- If so, this large pad gives you plenty of room to white paper and a blue cover. Each sketch book tom half and blank on the spread out on the floor. This giant pad measures is spiral bound and has a hard plastic cover on top half. It’s a great format 22” x 16” and contains 30 sheets of white draw- the front and back. This will help keep your for journaling, nature journaling, creative writing, ing paper. The pad contains a cut-out handle for sketches safe, and the pages won't fall out designing, doodling and more. The back cover is easy carrying. ~ Lisa accidentally as they sometimes do in bound not as sturdy as the Notesketch, but depending on 001494 ...... 5.29 4 50. pads. Great for travel and sketching on the go. its use, this may or may not be a factor. Whether you're using markers, crayons, colored 051434 ...... 4.99 4 .25 Post-It® for Kids Sketch & Stick Pads pencils, charcoal, pastels, or soft pencils, these No need to search for the tape to stick favor- sketch books will protect and keep your artistic Charcoal Paper Pad (K-AD) ite drawings to the fridge, Mom's computer, masterpieces for years to come. - elise This acid-free, medium weight paper makes an or desk. This Sketch & Stick Pad is similar 034832 6" x 9" (75 sheets) . . 14.25 7 .95 excellent foundation for charcoal sketches. The to very large, white post-it notes in a 12" x 9" 034833 9" x 12" (60 sheets) 18.83 10 .75 spiral bound, vertical 9” x 12” pad contains 32 landscape size. After kids finish drawing their cream-colored sheets with a subtle texture. This masterpiece, they simply peel the page out of Hardcover Sketch Books paper is also suitable for oil crayon and other the pad, and stick it to any surface. The self- See the endless creative possibilities as you dry media. ~ Rachel P. stick, repositionable adhesive won't damage scan through blank page after blank page. Each 043639 ...... 7.69 6 .50 most surfaces… but you might not want to tell Sketch Book comes with a durable, black cover your little "artist" that, or they just might turn and pages that are fit to be used with all dry Paris Paper Pad 40 sheets 9 x12 the hallway into their own private art gallery! media. All hardbound books contain 110 sheets Pad contains 40 sheets of heavy, 108 lb. 9” 25 pgs per pad. of paper equaling 220 pages. Spiral-bound x 12” sheets of white paper especially good for 026071 ...... 4.88 3 50. books contain 80 sheets of paper making for drawing with pen. Paper has a smooth surface 160 pages. The spiral-bounds also have perfo- and is bleed proof and acid-free. rated edges for the removal of finished sketches. 041574 ...... 15.73 10 .25 ~ Tasha Landscape Sketchbooks: ☼Art1st Newsprint Pads (PK-AD) 026205 11 x 8 Hardcover . . .18.89 15 .50 Inexpensive and perfect for drawing practice 026277 11 x 8 Spiral-Bound 18.89 15 .50 and warm-ups, these are an economical addi- 026381 9 x 6 Hardcover . . .12.49 9 .95 tion to your art supply stash. Pads are construct- 026394 9 x 6 Spiral-Bound . . .12.49 9 .95 ed of standard-grade rough white newsprint paper and are bound at the top. 50 sheets each. Square Sketchbooks: 051271 9”x12” 50 sheets . . . 2.19 1 .75 026426 10 x 10 Hardcover . .18.89 15 .50 051270 12”x18” 50 sheets . . . 4.19 3 .50 026438 10 x 10 Spiral-Bound 18.89 15 .50 026458 11 x 14 Hardcover . .23.49 18 .95 Scribble Paper Pad 026469 11 x 14 Spiral-Bound 23.49 18 .95 This pad contains 100 9" x 12" newsprint- 026476 4 x 6 Hardcover . . . .5.29 4 .75 like papers in five different colors, so you can Picture Frame Pad 026485 4 x 6 Spiral-Bound . . .5.29 4 .75 doodle and draw to your heart's content. Create ready-to-hang artwork with this “pre- 026486 5 .5 x 8 Hardcover . . .9.49 7 .95 023768 ...... 3.49 2 .85 framed” drawing pad. This 11” x 13” pad con- 026497 5 .5 x 8 Spiral-Bound . .9.49 7 .95 tains 48 sheets of premium heavy weight paper, 026498 7 x 7 Hardcover . . .11.49 9 .50 Doodle Pad – White 9 x 9 (60 sheets) with each sheet framed by an illustrated border 026500 7 x 7 Spiral-Bound . . .11.49 9 .50 This square-shaped 9” x 9” doodle paper pad that looks like a real picture frame. There are 026501 8 .5 x 11 Hardcover . .14.49 11 .50 contains 60 sheets of white paper. The smaller twelve unique, realistic, picture frame designs 026506 8 .5 x 11 Spiral-Bound 14.49 11 .50 dimensions make it perfect for origami—or just included (four of each type), in a variety of for doodling! ~ Lisa styles and cut-out sizes. (Most of the frames are NoteSketches 001384 ...... 1.59 1 .50 rectangles, but one has a circle cutout—perfect We spent a lot of time and thought deciding for portraits.). Whether you choose a “wooden” on the type of sketchbooks to include in our Watercolor & Marker Pad (PK-AD) frame or a “metal” frame, a simple frame or an Handbook of Nature and Creative Journaling I tested this pad with juicy markers and water- embellished frame, you’re sure to find the right packages. Bound books seemed too “stiff” for color paints and am pleased to tell you that one to show off your artwork. ~ Lisa sketching. Totally lined journals are great for there was no bleed-through. Plus, the paper is a 048447 ...... 4.99 3 95. writing, but would discourage artwork. We nice, bright white, and the 9” x 12” size is good wanted a place to both write and draw. We for most artwork. Easel Pad - 14" x 17" wanted books that were spiral-bound so they 045113 ...... 2.09 1 .75 052989 ...... 5.29 3 95.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1093 ☼Create-a-Face/Person Pads (PK-5) White Art Paper Roll (PK-AD) 036011 11” x 14” pad . . . . 8.60 4 75. I can think of so many fun activities to do with If you never seem to have the right size of 001571 12” x 18” pad . . . . 11.95 6 95. these huge notepads: family trees, multi-cultural paper you’re looking for or just need some high 001576 9” x 12” pad . . . . . 6.15 3 75. studies, compare/contrast, genetics, self-portrait quality paper for various art projects, you’ll collages, professions, puppets with a moveable appreciate this roll of Faber-Castell brand paper. Tagboard / Cardstock mouth, likes/dislikes collages, famous people The roll consists of plain white paper and is 12 units, dress them up for holiday parties, put them inches wide and 100 feet long. It’s perfect for White Tagboard - 100 Sheets in your windows and make your neighbors laugh! paint, crayons, colored pencils, oil pastels, and This smooth, high-quality tagboard can be Are you inspired yet? Just turn kids loose and see markers. Since you can roll out the paper to used for any number of things. Creating flash- what they do with them left to their own devices. make sheets as long as you want, your creations cards, signs, charts, paper dolls, cards, games EACH PAD ...... 4.99 3 .95 will no longer be limited to the size of a stan- - the list goes on and on. We've included 034905 Create a Face (11x14) dard piece of paper. ~Rachel tagboard of two weights and sizes here for your 034907 Create a Person (11x14) 013041 ...... 10.00 7 .95 convenience. Packs are 100 sheets unless oth- erwise noted. ☼Art Journal Kits (3-8) Paper Rolls 011645 125# 9" x 12" . . . . 6.89 5 50. It’s a deceptively simple title for such a unique Instead of taping small pieces of paper together 011643 125# 12" x 18" . . . 13.39 10 .25 product! I would call them “Paper Ingredients to make a big surface, simply roll the needed 023781 150# 9" x 12" . . . . 7.59 5 95. for Unlimited Creativity” myself. At any rate, paper out. Provides a big space for painting, 028256 150# 12"x18"(50 shts) 7.99 6 25. they are spiral-bound 6.5” x 8” books with four- glittering, cutting, just about anything. These 023780 150# 12" x 18" . . . 14.79 11 .50 teen full-color, illustrated project idea pages, a are especially great for painting murals. variety of decorative handmade papers, artist- 004668 12” roll 100’ long . . . 8.29 6 .25 Bright Tag quality sketch paper, pocket folders for storing 004669 18” roll 75’ long . . . 6.39 4 .95 This tag is light-weight, easily cut with scissors, scraps and other odds and ends, and a blank a good candidate for paper sculptures, and can (but colored) bookboard cover to personalize. ☼GoCraft! Self-Stick Banner Roll (PK-6) be used in your copier or laser printer. Comes They are available in five different colors, each Create beautiful banners or panoramic draw- in 12 brilliant colors. of which has its own “personality” of decorative ings with 40 feet of white banner roll paper. 021435 Set of 48 ...... 7.49 6 95. papers. So the hot pink journal is different than Your resulting artwork will be especially easy 021436 Set of 96 ...... 13.99 11 .50 the purple one, etc. The project pages explore to proudly display as the paper is self-stick and different art forms including doodling, drawing, repositionable. Banner roll measures 12” x 40’. Tagboard 9"x12" - 10 Sheets collage, etc. with some basic how-to informa- 023034 ...... 10.59 8 .45 054601 ...... 0 70. tion and ideas for projects. With the eye-pop- ping colors and fun contents, these would make Paper Roll Dispenser Tagboard 12"x18" - 5 Sheets great gifts too - especially for crafty gals! – Jess This handy tool keeps paper rolls safe from 054600 ...... 0 70. EACH JOURNAL ...... 10.99 8 .75 crinkles, rips and general wear, and lets you 052424 Hot Pink easily unroll the amount you need. For 12” Array® Card Stock 052425 Lime Green paper rolls. 100 feet of 12” paper included. Create brilliant greeting cards, posters, book- 052426 Orange 004684 ...... 24.00 16 .95 lets, art projects, displays, and much, much 052427 Purple more with this sturdy 65#, beautifully colored or 052428 Turquoise Tracing Paper white cardstock. Each of these cardstock assort- ments measures a standard 8 ½" x 11", contains Young Artists Trading Cards (PK-AD) Student Tracing Paper Pad 100 sheets, and is acid-free. - Jess EACH SET ...... 2.99 2 .50 This pad contains 25 sheets of ultra-thin 9” EACH ASSRTMT (exc noted) 13.29 10 .25 051435 Bristol Board - 20 sheets x 12” tracing paper. The highly transparent, 023703 Marble ...... 14.39 10 .95 051436 Canvasette - 10 sheets parchment-like paper is ideal for sketching, pre- Includes Blue, Gray, Cherry, Tan, and Lilac 051437 Sketch & Draw - 20 sheets liminary drawings and overlays, and is suitable 023704 Pastel 051438 Watercolor - 10 sheets for use with pencils, pens or markers. Includes Pink, Blue, Canary, Green, and 043529 ...... 4.49 3 .95 Lilac Paper Rolls 023705 Vibrant Tracing Paper Pad Includes Pumpkin, Lemon Yellow, Rojo Doodle Rolls Contains 40 sheets of practically transparent, Red, Cobalt Blue, and Violet Doodle Rolls are lightweight, portable rolls of but sturdy, bleed-proof tracing paper, 9" x 12". 020087 White white paper and crayons contained in an easy to 023782 ...... 2.89 2 .50 open clamshell case that makes doodling easy, Reminiscence™ Card Stock accessible, and convenient at anytime. The 4” ☼Art1st Tracing Pad 9x12, 50 sheets (PK-AD) Two more "flavors" of sturdy, attractive rolls are 15’ in length; 6” rolls are 30’ in length. Transparent tracing paper can be used for card stock - glitter and pearl. Both are 65# 027036 4” with 4 Crayons . . . 3 .99 sketches and overlays. Make an overlay of dif- heavyweight, 50 sheet assortments that include 027038 6” with 8 Crayons . . . 4 .99 ferent possible images and try them out on a several colors. Both are acid and lignin-free. background. Draw one jungle animal on a page The glitter card stock is very similar to the con- ☼Art1st Premium Multi-Media Roll (PK-AD) and put them over a rainforest background to struction paper, except that it is a cardstock, Imagine the incredible projects you could do find the right positioning. Write a quote from smoother and laser/inkjet printable. The pearl with students on a giant roll of paper. Ok, I will a book or a favorite poem on a piece of this cardstock is a neat concept - one side is pearl do it for you. Make a nature study and paint a paper, lay it over a photograph, frame it and coated for a shiny, pearly surface, and the other classroom mural of the rainforest with all the give as a gift. There are a lot of possibilities with side is solidly colored, making this really neat creatures and plants. What about an ocean this transparent paper. ~ Sara for paperfolding crafts, cards, and more. Laser with fish and whales that are to scale with each 051264 ...... 3.39 2 .75 and inkjet printable, the Pearl Pastels cardstock other? This paper will stand up to wet paint contains 10 sheets apiece of pastel green, yel- (acrylics, watercolors) or dry media (crayons Tracing Paper low, lavender, light blue, and pink. or chalk.) The large size also makes it perfect "Did you draw that wonderful picture?" To an 029946 Glitter Asst ...... 7.49 5 75. for life-size kid tracings, banners, posters, word extent you did! This tracing paper is of medium 029948 Pearl Pastels Asst . . . . 9.39 7 25. walls and more. Just a few ideas to get you (25-lb) weight, and durable while still very started! Paper is white, acid-free and measures translucent. Great for use with pencils, pens, 36” wide and 10 yards long. ~ Sara crayons or markers for sketching, drawing, or 051263 ...... 13.59 10 .50 overlays. Pads of 50; 3 sizes.

1094 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Bright Cards ment process to ensure that it doesn't lose that Construction Paper Pad 9 x 9 (40 sheets) I doubt it is necessary to list the many helpful brilliant coloring. When tested against other Red, orange, blue, tan, yellow, black… this uses of index cards, but there are many. Choose construction paper brands, it was found to retain square-shaped 9” x 9” construction paper pad a set of 100 - spice up your work with a variety its color for much, much longer than the other contains 40 sheets in 10 assorted colors. The of bright colors. brands. So, go ahead, hang your creations in smaller dimensions are perfect for simple ori- 021425 4x6 Asst . 20 Each . . . 4.49 3 .95 the window, leave them in the sun, whatever gami projects or any of your other arts and crafts you want, and they'll still be bright for years to needs! ~ Lisa Construction Paper come. We've included this paper in two sizes, 001383 ...... 1.59 1 50. assortments of the larger, 12" x 18" size, as well 76# Acid-Free Construction Paper as assortments and a collection of other popular Family Pak Construction Paper 9x12 After repeated requests to carry a quality assort- colors in the standard 9" x 12" size. Each pack A whole huge variety pack of standard weight ment of construction paper, we conducted some contains 50 sheets of paper. - Jess construction paper for general purpose use. research, did some price and quality compari- 023725 9”x 12” Assortment . . 3.29 2 .45 Pack contains 250 sheets of acid free paper in sons, held different papers next to each other 023723 12”x 18” Assortment 5.99 4 .75 yellow, orange, red, pink, brown, white, blue, while we analyzed the brightness of the colors, Black, Blue, Dark Brown, Festive Green, green, black, and light blue. fingered their thicknesses, and finally decided Orange, Pink, Red, Sky Blue, White, Yellow 034425 ...... 6.99 5 25. on these. This thick, durable, acid-free paper 023728 Bright 9”x 12” Asst . . 3.69 2 .75 comes in a myriad of colors to create the green- 023724 Bright 12”x 18” Asst . 6.99 5 .50 Marble Construction Paper Pad est trees, the reddest hearts, the bluest skies, and Brilliant Lime, Festive Green, Festive Red, For a special patterned effect, use some of the brightest art projects they can create. Two Gold, Light Red, Magenta, Pumpkin, this marbleized paper in your next craft project. sizes are available; 9" x 12", and 12" x 18". Each Shocking Pink, Turquoise, Violet This pad of 50 sheets contains several different package contains 50 sheets. We've included 051267 ☼Cool 9"x12" Asst . . . 3.69 2 .75 colors and measures 9" x 12". - Jess assortments in two sizes, as well as a selection 051266 ☼Cool 12"x18" Asst . . 6.99 5 .50 023745 ...... 3.39 2 75. of the more popular colors in the 9" x 12" size. Blue, Brilliant Lime, Dark Green, Festive Colors marked with an (*) are included in the Green, Light Green, Lilac, Royal Blue, Sky Riverside Glitter Construction Paper Assortment packs. - Jess Blue, Turquoise, Violet This new heavyweight construction paper has 023708 12" x 18" Assortment 4.99 3 .95 051269 ☼Warm 9"x12" Asst . 3.69 2 .75 silver glitter right in the paper. While the silver 023709 9" x 12" Assortment . . 2.59 1 .95 051268 ☼Warm 12"x18" Asst . 6.99 5 .50 flecks don't exactly replace the actual use of Festive Red, Gold, Holiday Red, Light glitter, this paper would be perfect to use for EACH PACK BELOW . . . . . 1.69 1 .55 Red, Light Yellow, Orange, Pink, Pumpkin, things like a starry night sky (blue or black), a 024376 Light Red 024388 Yellow-Orange Shocking Pink, Yellow Christmas tree (green), or snow (white)! Each item below has 50 sheets of paper in 5 assorted EACH PACK BELOW . . . . . 2.09 1 .55 EACH PACK BELOW . . . . . 2.59 1 .95 colors - black, blue, green, red, and white. Add 023711 Blue* 023735 Lilac 024404 Sky Blue a new dimension to your paper crafts! 024367 Blue-Green 023736 Pink 023743 White 027348 Pack of Paper 9x12 . . 3.79 2 95. 023714 Gray 024410 Yellow Orange 027347 Pack of Paper 12x18 7.19 5 75. 023716 Holiday Green 027349 Paper Pad 9x12 . . . . 3.99 2 95. 024373 Light Blue* EACH PACK BELOW . . . . . 2.69 2 .10 024375 Light Green 023733 Gray 024402 Salmon ☼SunWorks Construction Paper 024377 Light Yellow 024394 Light Green 024406 Tan These “smart-stack” assortment packs feature 024378 Lilac 024395 Light Red 024409 Yellow all-purpose construction paper in 11 different 023717 Pink* 024396 Light Yellow colors with more sheets of the most popular 024383 Salmon colors. The 9” x 12” assortment contains 300 023720 Violet EACH PACK BELOW . . . . . 2.99 2 .25 sheets, whereas the 12” x 18” assortment con- 024386 Yellow* 023726 Black 024397 Magenta tains 150 sheets. ~ Anh 024387 Yellow-Green 023727 Blue 024400 Red EACH PACK ...... 10.69 8 25. 023730 Dark Green 023741 Slate Gray 049388 Assortment 9 x 12 EACH PACK BELOW . . . . . 2.19 1 .60 024392 Gold 023742 Warm Brown 049387 Assortment 12 x 18 023710 Black* 024393 Hol . Green 024368 Brown* 024370 Dark Blue EACH PACK BELOW . . . . . 3.29 2 .45 Tissue Paper 023715 Green* 024389 Brillnt-Lime 024399 Pumpkin 024374 Light Brown 024390 Burgundy 023737 Purple 023719 Slate Gray 023729 Dark Brown 023738 Royal Blue Tissue Paper 024379 Magenta 023731 Festive Grn . 024403 Scarlet Several of the art project books we carry 024381 Raspberry 023732 Festive Red 023740 Shocking Pink require tissue paper. For your convenience, we 023712 Butterscotch 023734 Holiday Red 024407 Turquoise stock a 100-sheet, 12” x 18” assorted color pack 024398 Orange 024408 Violet of fancy (bleeding) tissue paper. EACH PACK BELOW . . . . . 2.29 1 .75 003392 ...... 5.99 4 95. 024371 Dark Brown Economy Construction Paper Pad 023713 Dark Green Ok, so you've browsed through the descrip- Tissue Paper 024380 Orange* tions of our construction paper above, but well, These sets of tissue paper offer quality, non- to be honest, you just want something cheaper. bleeding paper in a variety of different colors. 024372 Holiday Red . . . . . 2.59 1 .95 That's ok - we've got you covered. Here we've Each set contains 20" x 30" tissue paper. 023718 Red* ...... 2.49 1 .95 included a more economical assortment, acid- 016992 Metallic ...... 5.99 4 95. 024384 Scarlet ...... 2.59 1 .95 free, and with similar colors to those above, A total of 14 metallic sheets in silver, 023722 White* ...... 2.39 1 .75 although these may fade a bit faster and be bronze, gold, green, blue, black, and red. slightly duller in color. The pad contains 48 016997 Animal ...... 5.99 4 95. Tru-Ray® Fade-Resistant Construction Paper sheets of heavier weight 9" x 12" construction 20 sheets total, four each in the follow- Not only is this brilliantly-colored, high- papers, in 8 different colors; red, white, orange, ing five styles: zebra print with white quality, sturdy 76# construction paper perfect green, yellow, blue, brown, and black. background, zebra print with yellow back- for cutting, pasting, and creating art projects of 023744 ...... 2.69 1 .95 ground, jaguar spots, cow-like design, and all kinds, but it has undergone a special treat- giraffe print. (continued...)

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1095 016998 Bright ...... 2.99 2 .75 and cow will look now! Contains 40 sheets and Print Chiyogami Paper 24 sheets in 3 each of 8 assorted colors: five 5 different patterns including giraffe, zebra, It's patterned origami paper! Each pack con- purple, pink, red, light blue, blue, green, elephant, cow, and snake skin. Paper measures tains 40-48 sheets of lovely nature patterns for a yellow, and teal. 5 7/8" x 5 7/8." dressy orgami look. All sheets are 5 7/8" square. 016999 Pastel ...... 2.99 2 .75 031989 ...... 4.90 3 .95 031992 Assorted Print . . . . 4.90 3 95. 24 sheets; 3 each of 8 assorted pastel 40 sheets in four patterns: leaves, flowers, shades. ☼Lizard Skin Origami Paper birds, circles. 40 sheets. 016994 Pastel ...... 22.99 17 .95 Give your reptilian origami creations a lifelike 031991 Flora Print ...... 5.20 4 25. 144 sheets in light blue, peach, pink, green, edge with this eye-catching paper. Package Five floral designs, 40 sheets. tan, and yellow. includes 20 sheets of 7” origami paper in 031993 Butterfly Print . . . . 4.20 3 50. 016995 Primary ...... 22.99 17 .95 four colors/textures (black, blue-gray, red and Four different background colors with flut- 144 sheets in red, yellow, purple, green, brown). tering butterflies:blue, pink, green and pur- orange, blue. 051504 ...... 8.80 6 .95 ple. 48 sheets.

DecoPuffs Assorted Colors Tissue Paper (300 ☼Fancy Papers Origami Sheets 5 .5 x 5 .5) (PK-AD) 24 sheets of 6”x 6” origami paper in 24 differ- You will find many uses for these colorful, ent designs. These designs are characterized by bleed and fade resistant tissue paper squares. delicate yet highly intricate floral-like patterns Each pack contains 300 5 ½” x 5 ½” tissue paper on shiny paper. ~ Anh squares in an assortment of colors. Use these 052381 ...... 7.49 6 50. squares for papier-mâché, party decorations, collages, float decorations, or any of your arts Specialty Paper (Colors, Prints, etc.) and crafts projects. ~ Lisa 046147 ...... 4.69 3 .75 ☼Bond Paper (Laser & Inkjet) (PK-AD) You asked for it, we added it! Used as inex- Tissue Circles pensive art paper in some art curricula, this These 4-inch tissue circles will benefit your standard 20-lb. 8.5” x 11” bond paper can also paper flowers, collages, stained glass windows - be used in a laser printer, inkjet printer or pho- anything you can think of! 480 circles in a pack. tocopier. Add character, texture and a unique 016394 ...... 6.49 5 .95 look to your compositions, reports, signs, craft Origami Assorted Color Foil Paper projects, resumes, design projects, and more Origami Paper Bring a luminescent shine to origami! This with these paper assortments. Available in package includes 36 sheets with 10 different bright white, pastels (5 assorted colors) or Refill Origami Paper colors of foil measuring 5 7/8" x 5 7/8". brights (5 assorted colors). Acid-free. Refill packs of high-quality origami paper con- 031990 ...... 4.20 3 .50 050485 White (150 sheets) . . .5.29 4 50. tain 24 sheets in 12 different colors. 050486 White (500 sheets) . .11.29 8 75. 014600 7” x 7” ...... 4.95 4 .25 Origami Paper - Dots and Stripes 023767 Pastel (100 sheets) . . .7.79 5 95. 014605 9” x 9” ...... 6.95 5 .75 EACH PACKAGE ...... 5.00 3 .95 050487 Pastel (500 sheets) . . .19.79 15 .25 053959 Dots (40 sheets - 5 7/8" square ) Includes Watermelon, Sky Blue, Lilac, Origami Paper 053960 Stripes (40 sheets - 5 7/8" square) Ivory, and Gray Economical “refills” for your folding enthusiast 023702 Bright (100 sheets) . . .7.79 5 95. to practice with. Each set contains 50 or 100 Metallic Foil Origami Paper 050484 Bright (500 sheets) . .24.59 18 .95 sheets in assorted colors.” Eighteen 5 7/8 x 5 7/8 sheets in 9 different Includes Pumpkin, Rojo Red, Lemon 053961 4 1/2" (100 sheets) . . 4.50 3 .50 shimmering colors. Phyllis Yellow, Hot Pink, and Emerald Green 022888 5 7/8” (100 sheets) . . 5.10 3 .95 013586 ...... 5.95 4 .95 023766 Parchment (100 shts) . .8.69 6 75. 008470 7” (100 sheets) . . . . 7.00 5 .50 Includes Natural, Gold, Tan, Blue, and Pink 008477 9” (100 sheets) . . . 13.39 9 .95 Origami Folding Paper ~~~~~~~~~~~ 051502 12” (50 sheets) . . . 15.00 11 .75 Infuse life and variety into your paper-folding hobby with these lovely paper squares. Two Fabulous Fabric Craft Papers Economy Origami Paper sizes to choose from, 6”x 6” squares or 5” x Now, I wish they had this when I was a Daisy, Origami fans of all ages and skill levels will 5” squares. The pastel set contains 24 assorted Brownie, and Girl Scout Leader. You get 40 find many uses for this set of origami paper. pastel colors in lilac, butter yellow, light salm- sheets of fabric paper (8 ½" x 11") with 8 coor- This set includes 72 sheets of 6 x 6” squares in on, robin egg blue, and sea foam green. These dinating fabric patterns for paper dolls, teddy a multitude of colors, patterns and prints. ~ Lisa squares are double-sided, with a different color bears, and more. Includes idea guide. ~ Phyllis 021493 ...... 5.99 4 .95 on either side. 031479 ...... 6.59 5 50. The patterned set contains 48 sheets in six ☼Double-Sided Origami Paper bright bold colors with a pattern printed in Stained Glass Paper Standard origami paper is usually only colored white. The colors are orange with a white Stained glass patterns adorn these sheets of on one side, so double-sided papers give your starburst, red with white flowers, green with almost transparent paper so that you can create origami creations a fun and unique look. Each white snowflakes, blue with white flowers, yel- masterpieces as beautiful as real stained glass. of these packages of 7” square papers are col- low with white flowers, and purple with white Includes idea book and 24 sheets of paper in 8 ored on both sides, but while one features the sunbursts. The reverse side of these squares has different colors. same color on each side of a sheet, the other set a solid color – the same color as the front side, 016392 ...... 6.59 5 50. offers sheets with different colors on each side. but in a lighter hue. A bit of the pattern from the Each package contains 36 sheets in an assort- front side shows through on the back. ☼Color Diffusing Paper (PK-AD) ment of 10 colors. Each set includes a pamphlet explaining com- Imagine a sheet of paper that feels like coffee- 001366 2-Color Sheets . . . . 6.80 5 .25 mon folds and creases used in origami, and how filters in texture. What can you do with it? I’m 051503 Same Color Sheets . . . 4.80 3 .95 to make them. It also includes folding instruc- glad you asked! Cut out t-shirt shapes, spritz tions for several patterns, such as a simple swan, with water-colors and watch them flow and Animal Print Origami Paper a pig, a tortoise, a samurai helmet, a rowboat, blend to create patterns in a tie-dye effect. Your origami animals will be much more and a star box. ~ Rachel P. Try using food colors to dye the paper various realistic when you use animal print paper. Just 043218 Pastel 6” x 6” . . . . 2.95 2 .75 shades, then cut out flower shapes and crumple imagine how close to life your giraffe, alligator, 043219 Patterned 5” x 5” . . . 2.75 2 .50 them slightly for a realistic look. Once the paper

1096 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. dries, embellish with markers, crayons, glitter 009179 Matte 16 oz ...... 9.14 8 .50 052138 ☼XXL Glue Dots . . . 4.99 4 50. and pipe-cleaners. Don’t forget to make some 009181 Sparkle 8 oz ...... 8.22 7 .25 For those really big projects, these glue dots green papers for the leaves. Try making some have a 2” diameter. 24 pieces butterflies by bunching up various colored paper Tacky Glue (PK-AD) shapes with a clothespin. With 50 sheets, you Perfect for small household repairs and crafts, Magnet Strip Roll With Adhesive can try it all! Great multi-purpose paper for all this is one sticky substance that every family will Simply cut strips to fit your needs! ~ Megan ages and skill levels. ~ Sara be able to find use for. Tacky glue is nontoxic, CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 024591 9” x 12” (50 sheets) . .7.89 6 .95 dries clear and works best with paper, wooden 017725 1/2" x 10' ...... 3.85 3 50. and felt surfaces. Note that glue should not 017726 1" x 10' ...... 6.50 5 75. Color Diffusing Paper be used on materials intending to be washed. There are a generous 48 shapes in each pack- ~ Tasha OK to Wash It: Permanent Fabric Bond age of diffusing paper. There are 4 different 026512 16 oz ...... 7.25 5 .95 This fantastic fabric glue dries clear and flex- butterflies and the sea life pack has 2 fish, a sea- 026528 8 oz ...... 4.35 3 .75 ible, and holds together through multiple wash- horse, and a turtle. Mix your colors then paint ings. Use the permanent fabric bond to fuse your beautiful butterflies for spring and summer Dab’N Stic Clear School Glue (PK-4) two fabrics together or to attach embellishments or you can have a very colorful aquarium of See full description in Home School Helps - such as silk flowers, ribbon, and flat lace. Glue sea life. Using water colors, washable mark- Teaching Tools / Supplies. dries in 24 hours and cures in 7-10 days. For ers and/or diluted food coloring, sprinkle with 044965 ...... 2.00 1 .75 best results, follow the directions included on water and watch the blending of your beautiful the bottle. ~ Rachel P. colors!! Once your project is dry, add some Roll ‘n Glue 026419 ...... 3.95 3 50. glitter or use crayons, gel pens, markers or color See full description in Home School Helps - pencils to add lines for more detail. Finished Teaching Tools / Supplies. Spiral Round Plastic Fasteners projects measure around 9.5” x 5.5”. You can 028086 ...... 2.75 1 .95 These are just what you need for constructing also discuss the process of diffusion and osmosis your own books, flip-charts, etc. See complete with your children so this could be a scientific Glue Dots description in our Home School Helps section. art project. Then decorate windows and walls, What a good idea! These are instantly bond- CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. notebooks or make a mobile. There are also ing, double-sided dots of extremely sticky adhe- 012918 7/16” (Small) . . . . . 4.99 4 20. hints and instructions included. ~ Phyllis sive that can be used on various materials such 012919 9/16” (Med-small) . . . 4.99 4 30. 036677 Butterflies ...... 6.99 6 .50 as paper, plastic, foam, and wood. Glue Dots 012920 11/16” (Med-large) . . 4.99 4 50. 024592 Flowers ...... 7.99 6 .95 are cleaner and quicker to use than liquid glue 012921 7/8” (Large) . . . . . 6.75 5 55. 027949 Hearts ...... 4.99 4 .25 or paste, and much safer than hot glue. Very 021490 Leaves (Pk of 80) . . . 7.99 6 .95 simple to use. ~ Enh Scissors / Hobby Knives 036678 Sea Life ...... 6.99 6 .50 052707 Continuous Glue Line 4.99 4 .50 This glue line roll allows you to size your FISKARS SCISSORS ☼Antique Paper (PK-AD) own glue line pieces. 25 feet It’s hard enough to master the art of paper What can’t you do with this paper collection? 028735 Craft ...... 3.99 3 .50 cutting without those annoying plastic scissors, The package of 32 sheets includes four different Use for all kinds of crafts and art projects or those poor quality metal scissors that just double-sided styles, each printed to look like such as models. 200 dots bend paper instead of cutting it! After several different types of ancient paper. All are blank 052708 Craft - Dispenser . . . 4.99 4 .50 of these experiences and wasted money, we on one side and feature a subtle pattern on the Craft glue dots in a hand-held dispenser. ½” finally found Fiskars. They work. They’re easy other. One looks like ancient papyrus, while diameter, 200 dots for little hands and specially made for begin- others look like various types of old parchment. 052709 Glue Lines – 1” . . . . 3.99 3 .50 ners to have successful first experiences instead I’d indulge in these sheets for special writing Branching out from dots, these are 1” long of frustration and tears. All have comfortable, assignments, historical craft projects, invitations glue lines. 200 lines oversized handles for left- or right-handed use for a themed party or event, drawing treasure 028736 Memory ...... 4.99 4 .50 and durable blades that cut cleanly to the tip. maps, map-making activities for that special his- Ultra thin glue dots for paper layering, Children can use multiple fingers for added tory notebook, scrapbooking, etc. Great student mounting photos, or scrapbooking. 300 dots comfort and control. incentive too… I bet that report on Jamestown 052710 Micro ...... 3.99 3 .50 would look even more impressive on antique Even smaller than mini glue dots, use these My First Fiskars (PK) parchment! – Jess to affix super small rhinestones and beads. Excellent training scissors because they’re 047788 ...... 7.29 6 .50 1/8” diameter, 325 dots spring-loaded! If a child can grip, he can cut 028737 Mini ...... 3.99 3 .50 with these! In-laid metal blades are designed Ancient Paper (32 Sheets) (PK-AD) Extra small dots for tiny items like wiggle for cutting paper and will not cut skin or fabric. 052379 ...... 6.59 5 .50 eyes, sequins, or rhinestones. 300 dots 001679 ...... 3.50 2 75. 052711 Mini - Dispenser . . . 4.99 4 .50 Adhesives / Fasteners Mini glue dots in a hand-held dispenser. Please see Home School Helps - Teaching 3/16” diameter, 300 dots Tools section for additional adhesive products. 028738 Pop Up ...... 3.49 2 .95 Thicker glue dots that allow for the three- Mod Podge dimensional effect. 75 dots The original decoupage “glue.” Use Mod 052713 Removable . . . . . 3.99 3 .50 Podge to seal, finish and protect plaques, sculp- Use to display lightweight items without tures and collages. It’s perfect for wood, paper, leaving behind residue when removed. ½” fabric and other porous surfaces, is quick and diameter, 200 dots easy to use. As a glue it dries clear, holds tight, 052712 Removable Dispenser 4.99 4 .50 is nontoxic, and easy to clean up with soap and Removable glue dots in a hand-held dis- water. As a sealer, it protects acrylic paints, penser. 200 dots stains, decoupage and fabric. Gloss has a 052714 Ultra-Thin-Dispenser 5.49 4 .75 Fiskars for Kids shiny finish, Matte is smooth, but not reflective, Memory book (ultra-thin) glue dots in a hand- Available in blunt and pointed tip, with corro- Sparkle adds a glistening finish. held dispenser. 3/8” diameter, 300 dots sion-resistant blades, these cut felt, fabric, rib- 009178 Gloss 8 oz ...... 5.92 5 .50 052137 ☼XL Glue Dots . . . . 3.99 3 .50 bon, yarn, string, and paper cleanly to the tip. 009177 Gloss 16 oz ...... 9.14 8 .50 Extra large glue dots with a 1” diameter. 001684 Blunt-Tip (PK-2) . . . . 3.50 2 75. 009180 Matte 8 oz ...... 5.92 5 .50 60 pieces 001685 Pointed-Tip (K-3) . . . 3.50 2 75.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1097 Fiskars Softgrip Scissors Pencils / Erasers / Sharpeners Iron-On Transfer Pencils Finally - scissors made to fit hands of different This pencil allows you to design your own sizes! No more fumbling trying to cut with scis- Individual Pencils iron-on transfers! Just use the pencil to draw or sors that are either too big or too small. These trace anything you want on paper, and then iron unique scissors feature stainless steel blades that Smencils Scented Pencils it onto cloth just like a regular transfer. A per- are durable and corrosion resistant. The Kids Please see Handwriting - Handwriting Tools fect accessory to fabric paints or markers. Each to Student scissors also have a graduated blade for full description of Smencils. set comes with two pencils. - Melissa sharpness and blade length in order to optimize 038817 Bubble Gum ...... 1.30 0 .95 007458 ...... 2.39 2 15. cutting while maintaining safety. Additionally, 038829 Peppermint ...... 1 .30 the new Softgrip handle design is more comfort- Pencil Sets able for growing hands, and it was designed to help your child maintain maximum control Drawing Pencil Set when cutting. Whether you are shopping for This set of classic, black-lead drawing pen- scissors for yourself or for your children, you are Dixon Laddie Pencil cils contains four pencils of different hardness, bound to find the perfect fit! – elise A slightly oversized pencil with a thick, including HB, 3B, 5B and 6B. 035439 Kids blunt ...... 1.29 0 .95 smooth core. No. 2, no eraser. 014492 ...... 3.49 2 95. 035440 Kids pointed . . . . . 3.80 2 .95 015511 ...... 0.50 0 .40 Kids scissors are ideal for children grades Kimberly Graphite Drawing Pencil Sets PK-4 as the handle size is small, and the Dixon Soft Pencil #2 These premium artist quality drawing graph- scissors feature a new safety edge blade that A soft lead and a premium quality eraser. ite pencils come in 20 degrees. Artistic kids won’t cut fingers but are sharp enough for 033355 ...... 0.41 0 .35 of all ages and aspiring artists will love these cutting construction paper, felt, and foam. graphite drawing pencils. These are ideal for 035438 Big Kids ...... 4.70 3 .75 Dixon Extra-Hard Pencil #4 those looking for the harder to find degrees, and Big Kids scissors are perfect for grades 5-6. This pencil comes from a line proclaimed as wanting a complete set for their collection. The 035441 Student ...... 5.80 4 .50 the smoothest writing pencils in the world. The Soft Degrees Set includes 3B through 8B plus Student scissors are designed for the nearly lead is extra hard, at 2H, and it is topped with a a Bonus Layout pencil and All-Art Sharpener. adult-sized hands for grades 7-9. premium quality eraser. The Medium Degrees Set includes 2H, H, F, 035442 Home & Office . . . 17.49 11 .95 015510 ...... 0.41 0 .35 HB, B & 2B plus the Bonus Layout pencil and Home & Office scissors are the perfect size All-Art Sharpener. The 12 Assortment Degrees for high schoolers through adults. Student-Quality Sketching Pencils Set includes a complete range from 6B soft to ~~~~~~~~~~~ Not as smooth or wide, but perfect for every- 4H hard. So, collect them all to have your 20 day art lessons and field sketching. degrees! ~ Phyllis Velvet Touch Scissors for Kids 003554 HB ...... 0.68 0 .60 038197 Medium (2H-2B) . . . 7.39 6 50. Made from the high- 008531 2B ...... 0.68 0 .60 038198 Soft (3B-8B) . . . . . 7.39 6 50. est quality heat-treated 008532 4B ...... 0.68 0 .60 038199 Assorted (4H-6B) . . . 10.49 8 50. stainless steel, these scis- sors should never bend Turquoise Drawing Pencils (Prismacolor) Prismacolor Scholar Graphite Drawing Set or lose their alignment. These black-lead drawing pencils bear the 051845 Set of 9 ...... 11.36 7 50. The hardened steel main- trusted Prismacolor name. They are called tains a sharp cutting edge Turquoise Drawing Pencils because they’re fin- Derwent Sketching Pencil Set through years of normal ished in an attractive blue-green paint. A professional-quality set of 12 sketching pen- use. Handles are pre- 039146 HB ...... 1.24 0 .75 cils in grades 9B - H. All leads are non-toxic cision molded from the 039145 4B ...... 1.24 0 .75 and made of ultra smooth graphite. strongest ABS plastic. The 043651 2H ...... 1.24 0 .75 008481 ...... 21.49 15 .95 soft rubber grip on the inside of the handles adds Sketching Pencils (Derwent) (7-AD) General Pencil Drawing/Sketching Pencil Kit comfort and helps prevent slipping. Each pair is Professional-quality sketching pencils that are This complete kit holds a variety of draw- 5" in length. In round tip or pointed tip. ~ Alysia perfect for student sketching needs. The leads ing tools for any artist. The kit has 10 pastel 033280 Pointed Tip . . . . . 2.30 2 .10 are made of wide graphite and vary in hardness. pencils, 4 charcoal pencils, 2 flat sketching, 033281 Round Tip ...... 2.30 2 .10 HB is the hardest lead, 2B is softer, and 4B is the 1 layout pencil, 1 Kimberly drawing pencil, 1 softest (and will make the darkest marks). kneaded eraser, 1 metal pencil sharpener, and Ultimate Soft Handle Student Scissors EACH PENCIL ...... 1.60 1 .50 1 sketch and wash. Eliminate finger fatigue with these soft rubber 008494 2B 039150 HB 007456 ...... 20.99 16 .95 grip, 7 inch scissors. Can be used by right or 008529 4B left handers. Drawing Class Essential Tools Kit (3-AD) 023649 ...... 2.30 2 .15 Ebony Pencils This kit has it all! From draw- I remember these from high school art class! ing pencils to the sharpener! You Craft Knife (5-AD) Round shape, black steel polish. Very black, have all that you will need for any So, your scissors just aren’t “cutting it.” You large diameter lead, this pencil is soft, smooth, drawing class and for any basic need an alternative, something good quality, and strong. Excellent for sketching, they have mixed media drawing. In this kit, yet inexpensive, that will cut surfaces such as an effect between lead and charcoal drawing. you will receive one each of: HB plastic, wood, foil, lightweight art board, paper, 008543 ...... 0.71 0 .60 (#2) graphite drawing pencil, 2B and cloth. Well, here you go! Also great for medium graphite drawing pencil, those “cut and assemble” or paperdoll books Sketch & Wash Pencil 4B soft graphite drawing pencil, that have you making fine cuts and turns too When used dry, this pencil performs like a layout-ebony black soft drawing tight for a regular scissors to handle. Comes traditional drawing pencil. However, take a pencil, 4B soft charcoal pencil, with five replacement blades. - Megan finished sketch made with this pencil, brush on 6B extra soft charcoal pencil, compressed graph- 001560 Craft Knife . . . . . 5.89 4 .95 water and the pencil marks dissolve, giving a ite art stick, compressed charcoal stick, sanguine 001561 5 Replacemnt Blades 2.99 2 .50 watercolor effect. When dry, the water-brushed pastel stick (crayon), white pastel stick, willow sketch can be colored without smudging as the (vine) charcoal stick, kneaded eraser and an All- X-ACTO Retract-A-Blade Retractable #1 Knife graphite will stick to the paper. Very fun! Sold Art Sharpener. “Art School Approved”, this set is (7-AD) by the each. a must for drawing students. ~ Phyllis 053484 ...... 9.98 7 .50 017512 ...... 1 .25 038196 ...... 12.49 10 .25

1098 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Sharpeners / Erasers / Blending Tools designed for use on films and art papers and is ☼Lyra Color Giants Colored Pencils (6mm Also see Teaching Tools & Supplies section an excellent choice for artists working with mul- core) (PK-7) of Homeschool Helps for more sharpeners. tiple mediums. All of these erasers leave your art One word describes work smooth, bright, and unscarred. these colors – rich! The Drawing Pencil Sharpener 013726 ...... 2.10 1 .55 brown looks like melted This sturdy metal dual-pencil sharpener works chocolate on paper, the for both standard and oversized pencils. The Tortillions (smudge sticks) blue is a deep cobalt, wedge-shaped sharpener is slightly curved on Use these for blending and shading when even the yellow is a the sides, with ridges for easy gripping. sketching with soft pencil or charcoal. They dense, opaque color. 004745 ...... 1.84 1 .50 come in packs of 12 only. Set of six includes: red, 004172 Small ...... 2.20 1 .80 yellow, blue, green, Prismacolor Sharpener (3-AD) 004178 Medium . . . . . 2.85 1 .95 brown and black. The Specially designed for 004186 Large ...... 3.05 1 .95 thicker diameter pen- Prismacolor pencils and other cil is so comfortable in soft-core colored pencils, this Blending Stumps your hand too. I think adults would enjoy these sharpener features a steel blade This package contains six sticks of tightly as much as little hands. ~ Sara and is shaped like a cigar with wound, spiral-rolled paper with a sharpened tip 049127 Set of 6 ...... 10.92 7 95. one end acting as a shavings on each end. Use the paper stumps to blend 049126 Set of 12 ...... 22.01 15 .95 reservoir and the other end as a cap over the chalk, charcoal or other pliable mediums. The sharpener hole. blending stumps are each about 5½” inches Prang Colored Pencils 039663 ...... 3.83 2 .50 long, with circumferences of 1/8”, 3/16” ¼”, An alternative to high-priced sets, but still of 5/6”, 3/8”, and 7/16”. Used paper stumps can good quality. Thick cores provide lots of pig- Prismacolor Scholar Pencil Sharpener (PK-AD) be re-sharpened using a sandpaper block. ment. 051846 ...... 2.12 1 .50 026129 ...... 4.99 3 .95 002223 12-color . . . . . 3.70 2 70. 002224 24-color . . . . . 6.87 4 95. Prismacolor Premier Sharpener (PK-AD) Colored Pencils 051838 ...... 6.79 4 .50 Prismacolor Colored Pencils Sargent Art Triangle Colored Pencils (PK+) We have used these colored pencils for years. Pencil Sharpener – Metal, Single Hole These thick, chunky, triangular colored pen- They are wonderful, with soft thick leads in a Small, one-hole pencil sharpener with rigid, cils are perfect for little hands to grip while spectrum of vivid, blendable colors. Pencils easy grip edges. ~ Tasha they learn the proper way to hold a pencil. 10 work smoothly and colors are lightfast and 016448 ...... 1.84 1 .50 colors are included: white, yellow, orange, waterproof. These are the pencils we prefer for red, magenta, brown, green, blue, purple, and use with nature or history coloring books or as Sandpaper Pad black. With big thick, brightly-colored leads in a drawing/sketch medium in art. Professional This mini sanding block features 12 strips of such a tempting, easy-to-hold shape, these are quality pencils, they are also more expensive 4” x 1” fine-grit sandpaper mounted on a flat sure to become a favorite. Sharpener included. than the hard-leaded colored pencils you may 6¾” x 1” fiberboard handle. Use for re-sharp- 029981 ...... 5.34 3 .75 have used as a child. Once you try them, you’ll ening pencil leads, blunted tortillions and paper see (and feel) the difference! wedge. Also great to use whenever you need ☼Prang Large Triangular Colored Pencils (PK-6) 007076 12-color set . . . . . 20.48 12 .75 well-controlled fine sanding, such as tight cor- A vibrant rainbow of color, these twelve super- 007089 24-color set . . . . 40.98 24 .95 ners on woodworking projects. Use one sheet of sturdy pencils will quickly become 007090 48-color set . . . . 80.52 49 .25 sandpaper until it loses its grit, and then peel it the favorite medium of your little 007091 72-color set . . . . 120.77 71 .95 away to reveal a fresh sheet underneath. artists. I loved the feel of the large, 007094 120-color set . . . . 225.32 129 .95 003110 ...... 1.37 0 .95 rounded, triangular pencils in my 043649 White Pencil only . . . 1.71 1 25. adult hand when I took them for a This basic white pencil is useful for gen- Kneaded Erasers “test doodle.” Colors include: red, eral sketching, and is an art resource used An eraser you’ll “need” to tackle chalks, orange, yellow, green, sky blue, throughout the Artistic Pursuits series. charcoal, and pastels. Kneads into any shape, dark blue, violet, magenta, black, 048436 Colorless Blender . . . 3.43 2 25. removes marks cleanly, leaving surfaces smooth brown, gold and silver. Cores are Set of two colorless pencils designed for and bright. thick - 5.5 mm. A special pencil blending colors. 008533 Small ...... 0 .50 sharpener is included, but they 008537 Medium ...... 0.95 0 .85 would also fit in a large-hole pencil sharpener. Prismacolor Scholar Pencils 002683 Large ...... 1.35 1 .25 Prang is known for their vibrancy and these pen- These colored pencil sets have the same pig- cils meet their high standard. ~ Sara ments and high quality blending attributes as Magic Rub Eraser (PK-AD) 031540 ...... 8.58 5 .75 the Berol Prismacolors but are formulated with 037500 ...... 0.95 0 .75 a slightly harder lead to resist breakage. ☼Hexagon Colored Pencils (PK-AD) 003475 12-color set . . . . . 11.81 6 75. ☼Peel-Off Magic Rub Eraser (PK-AD) These colored pencils have no wood, they are 010168 24-color set . . . . . 23.57 13 .50 This eraser is one that you un-peel like a grease all color! Includes 16 pencils (approximately 6” 048437 48-color set . . . . . 47.14 26 .95 pencil, but it is definitely an eraser. White, non- long) packaged in their own sturdy pencil cup. 051843 ☼60-color set . . . . 55.08 31 .50 abrasive, non-smudging vinyl is used for erasing 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not < 3yrs. drafting film. 050387 ...... 5.99 5 .40 Prismacolor Scholar Erasable Colored Pencils 049959 ...... 1.44 0 .95 set of 12 (PK-AD) Thick Trio Colored Pencils—Set of 12 (PK-AD) 051844 ...... 11.81 6 75. Eraser Set (Vinyl, Kneaded & Craft) These durable coloring pencils are extra thick The three erasers included in this set are a – perfect for small hands to grasp. Each wooden Erasable Colored Pencils “must have” for any artist. The Craft eraser is pencil measures 7” long and ¼” thick. Twelve I normally have doubts about colored pencils designed to crumble while removing unwanted colors are included in the set: orange, light that are truly erasable, but I can honestly say marks from drawing boards and tracings, and blue, dark blue, purple, peach, light green, dark that these do work! Each of the twelve pencils it is also great for cleaning writing surfaces. green, red, brown, yellow, black, and pink. You has an eraser on the end, in the color of the The Kneaded eraser molds into any shape and won’t have to worry about these pencils break- pencil lead, and by erasing firmly, the colored is superb for removing and highlighting chalk, ing with vigorous coloring! ~ Lisa pencil erases pretty cleanly. - Jess charcoals, and pastels. The Vinyl eraser is 005447 ...... 8.95 7 .30 029982 Set of 12 ...... 2.76 2 25.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1099 Construction Paper Pencils Natural Willow Charcoal Prang Ambrite Chalk These spectacular colored pencils have extra Charcoal produced from willow is very soft Use these 12 chalks for easy blending and bright pigments, making them more visible on and produces a deep black color. Sticks are 6” bold, beautiful pictures. Try using them on wet construction paper than the average colored in length, width is listed below. paper for some different results. pencil. You can use them with any color 004495 Assorted Soft . . . . . 6.75 5 .50 015513 ...... 4.52 3 50. construction paper, although the result is most (30 per box, sizes 1/32”- 7/16”) striking on black paper. This set comes with 12 004547 Medium Soft . . . . . 7.95 4 .50 Prang Pastello Paper Chalk – 12 Color Box pre-sharpened pencils in brilliant colors includ- (25 per box, size 3/16”) These are high quality, pastel-like chalks in 12 ing: black, white, red, orange, aqua green, 004559 Thin Soft ...... 6.25 4 .75 bright colors. Easy to blend and with a smooth, yellow-green, dark and light blue, purple, pink, (25 per box, size 1/8”) grit-free finish. Chalks measure 2 1/8” x 5/16”. peach and yellow. ~ Rachel P. 044977 ...... 7.43 5 25. 042933 ...... 3.66 2 .95 Reeves Soft Chalk Pastel Set of 12 (1-AD) Gold and Silver Scribe Pencil Set This set contains 12 3/8” x 3/8” x 2½” soft Now you can design and write on light or chalk pastels in a holding tray. The pastels are dark paper with metallic gold and silver pencils. brilliantly colored in white, yellow, goldenrod, These two pencils are top quality and come with light orange, red, blue-violet, medium blue, a metal pencil sharpener. light green, medium green, violet, medium 007457 ...... 3.49 3 .25 brown and black. 043527 ...... 5.49 4 75. Charcoal / Charcoal Pencils Pastel Chalk Pencils Charcoal Pencil Kit These unique pencils contain a core of chalk- A set of three charcoal pencils - 2B, HB, 2H, like pastel, which allow the artist to create plus a charcoal white pencil and small kneaded drawings with the brightness and smudge-ability eraser. Charcoal Holder (7-AD) of pastel, with the dryness of chalk, and the 008484 ...... 4.69 3 .95 Use this 6½” long holder with your Compressed preciseness and cleanliness of a colored pencil. Charcoal Sticks to keep your hands clean while A joy to draw with, the colors are bright, and Original Charcoal Drawing Pencils (K-AD) you work. Simply grasp the charcoal stick in they have a different kind of feel to them. The This set of charcoals can be used by artists of the metal “pinchers” and slide the metal ring 12-color set contains all basic colors, plus white all ages. There are 5 General Charcoal Pencils into place to hold it tightly. Works with various and black, and the 24-color set includes a wider (6B, 6B, 4B, 2B & 2H) and one Charcoal White sizes of charcoal stick, but requires some modi- range of shades and tones of the colors, includ- plus 1 Bonus Carbon Sketch and a bonus All-Art fication to hold very narrow pieces. ~ Rachel P ing white and black. - Jess Sharpener. These are all set in a sturdy, reus- 013990 ...... 4.95 3 .95 028723 12-Color Set ...... 17.99 14 .60 able tray so that artists can take drawing to the 028724 24-Color Set ...... 35.99 27 .95 classroom, in the field, or on the go! ~ Phyllis Charcoal White Sticks 4-pack (K-AD) 038200 ...... 8.39 6 .95 054592 ...... 3.99 3 .25 Pastel (Chalk) Stablio Pencils – Set of 12 These are chalk pastels in pencil form, so Prismacolor Charcoal Pencils – Set of 4 (1-AD) Chalks / Pastels / Fixatives you can get the effect of using a chalk pastel These high quality charcoal pencils are great without all the mess. The set contains 12 7” for anything from quick warm-up sketches to fin- Bonus Bucket of Chalk high-pigment pencils with 4.4mm leads in bold, ished charcoal drawings. Contains 3 black (soft, This fun, square bucket of chalk comes with bright colors. Includes white, medium yellow, medium, and hard) and 1 white charcoal pencil. 49 pieces of sidewalk chalk and 12 pieces of light orange, dark orange, red, navy, royal blue, 045184 ...... 5.77 3 .75 school chalk. A great variety of colorful pastel aqua, grass green, burnt umber, burnt sienna, pieces are included in the set and the chalk and black. Pencils come in a sturdy metal tin. Chunky Charcoal Sticks (K-AD) easily washes away with water. The reusable 026424 ...... 22.20 18 .50 One large, 5/8” x 3 3/8” charcoal stick that bucket measures 6.5" x 7" x 5" and is made out produces dark, bold lines. ~ Rachel P. of durable Tupperware material. The lid snaps Artists Soft Pastels 043521 ...... 3.25 2 .95 on nicely and a convenient carrying handle is Rich in pigment, attached to the bucket. ~ Rachel S. smooth in texture, these Compressed Charcoal Sticks (K-AD) CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. quality square artists This package contains four charcoal sticks 020597 ...... 10.01 8 .25 pastels will delight you about ¼” x ¼” x 3” for drawing. Charcoal sticks with their smooth velvet may be used as they are, or Tub of Sidewalk Chalk (PK-AD) effect. These are made you may break them into smaller Your sidewalks will never be the same once of pure calcium carbon- pieces for your convenience. Use your kids get a hold of this! The set consists of ate and have 30% more the flat edge for broad strokes, or twenty large pieces of chalk in bright assorted material by weight than sand the stick to a fine point for colors, and comes in a handy bucket for easy other leading brands. Softer than a pencil or art detailed work. Create bold lines, storage. Whether you plan to let your kids chalk, more blendable than an oil pastel. Use or use a tortillion to smudge and doodle the day away, or organize a group side- on paper with some “tooth” like construction blend. Erase with an extra soft walk mural, your kids will have a blast! – elise paper. Work with these directly on paper or vinyl or rubber eraser. 038715 ...... 5.99 2 .95 cloth or use a brush to transfer color from stick 043640 ...... 3.99 3 .25 to plastercraft or ceramics. Nontoxic. Big Draw Stick Chalk (PK-AD) 004168 24-color set . . . . 12.22 6 95. Willow Charcoal Sticks (K-AD) Set comes with 20 jumbo pieces of chalk 007097 48-color set . . . . 21.26 12 .75 This set contains 10 narrow cylinders of stored in a sturdy tub with handle. ~Rachel charcoal made from English willow. Willow 018266 ...... 3.50 2 .75 Prismacolor Nupastels charcoal produces a smooth mark in a deep hue Square, artist-quality soft pastels in a variety of with a consistent texture. The charcoal sticks Drawing Chalk colors. The pastels are designed to be stronger come in an assortment of lengths packaged in a Set of 24 drawing chalks with brilliant colors. than other soft pastels for less breakage and the plastic carrying case. A large kneaded eraser is Soft, smooth texture allows for effective blend- rich, smooth colors blend easily. Recommended included as a bonus. ~ Rachel P. ing of colors on dry or wet paper. Non-toxic. for use with Artistic Pursuits programs. 043522 ...... 6.59 5 .95 020305 ...... 5.04 3 .50 043648 Set of 24 ...... 35.11 21 .50

1100 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Alphacolor Soft Pastels Jackson Assorted Artist Sketch Sticks (4-AD) Prang Crayons This sets of soft pastels have bright, vibrant These sketch sticks are a cross between pastels, These soy-based crayons contain lots of pig- colors. Set of 12 includes basic colors, plus light chalks, and crayons. They are similar to com- ment for bright, smooth color coverage. green, light blue, and peach. Set of 24 includes pressed charcoal sticks, but they blend easier. 034770 8 Color Set . . . . . 1.15 0 85. those colors with more shades and neutrals. The sticks are perfect for coloring large flat areas 051561 ☼16 Colors Set . . . . 1.97 1 50. 016142 Set of 12 ...... 8.89 7 .95 or for detailed line work. There are several 051562 ☼64 Colors Set . . . . 6.01 3 95. 025629 Set of 24 ...... 15.62 12 .95 sizes of sets available. Please note that there is 054595 ☼White (single piece) . 0 .75 a set of 12 with assorted colors and a set with Crayons - Single Color landscape colors. EACH CRAYON ...... 0 25. Van Dyke Brown Compressed Pastel Stick 021292 Set of 12 (Landscape) 6.25 5 .25 054616 Black 054593 single ...... 0 .95 Includes white, blue, gray, black and vari- 054617 Red ous shades of browns and greens 054618 White Oil Pastels 045489 Set of 12 (Assorted) . . 6.25 5 .25 EACH STANDARD REFILL . . . 1.73 1 25. Relatively inexpensive, I was greatly impressed 045491 Set of 24 ...... 9.75 6 .95 053361 ☼Black (12 count) with the color and the blendability of these 045492 Set of 36 ...... 15.95 11 .50 053362 ☼Red (12 count) pastels in comparison tests with other brands. 045493 Set of 48 ...... 17.95 12 .95 053363 ☼White (12 count) The colors are comparable to more expen- 045490 Set of 144 . . . . . 44.95 31 .75 sive pastels, they're not goopy in consistency, ☼Construction Paper Crayons (PK-AD) and when layered and blended, they do so Krylon Fixatives Ooh, la la! These extra-bright crayons are smoothly, without a lot of mess. They come in Spray these fixatives onto your chalk and char- perfect for drawing on dark construction paper, two sizes, regular, which is standard oil pastel coal drawings to give them a clean, protective brown craft paper, and other non-white surfaces. size, and jumbo, which is thicker and slightly finish. If you would like to be able to (inten- The colors really “pop” even on black construc- longer. - Jess tionally) change or work on your picture further tion paper, and the black-and-white wrappers 022978 Regular 12 pc . . . . . 1.92 1 .50 after spraying, purchase the workable fixative, will make them stand out even if you dump them 022979 Regular 16 pc . . . . . 2.51 1 .95 which allows you to tweak your work even after in the ol’ “crayon bin.” Made in the USA. 022981 Regular 25 pc . . . . . 3.84 2 .95 spraying. 11 oz. each. 053364 Set of 8 ...... 2.29 1 75. 022977 Jumbo 12 pc . . . . . 3.10 2 .50 001695 Matte Finish Spray . . .11.65 7 .75 053365 Set of 16 ...... 1.36 0 95. 022980 Jumbo 24 pc . . . . . 6.27 4 .25 001689 Crystal Clear Spray . .11.59 7 .75 001705 Workable Fixative . . .11.88 7 .75 ☼Beeswax Crayons (PK-AD) If you’re looking for Pastel Paper beeswax crayons but are on a budget, consider one Strathmore Pastel Pad of these quality sets from This special paper is a medium weight (80 Faber-Castell. The colors lb.) and highly texturized, making it ideal for are bright and opaque, drawing with oil pastels, soft or hard dry pastel, they color smoothly, and even chalk. Each pad contains 24 9”x and the thick, triangular Pentel Oil Pastels 12” sheets in assorted colors such as eggshell, shape will be a hit with Budget sets for younger students, these blend- cream, buff, oatmeal, periwinkle, and light little ones. Although they able, brilliant colors apply smoothly and are sage. ~ Rachel P. have a bit of an oil pastel fade-resistant. 032344 ...... 7.15 5 .95 feel to them when you 012267 Set of 12 ...... 2.25 1 .75 color, they don’t blend or 015656 Set of 16 ...... 2.99 1 .95 Mi-Teintes Pastel Paper Pad (K-AD) smear like a pastel. They 007083 Set of 25 . . . . . 4.69 2 .95 This pastel pad contains a bit heavier paper also work well on dark construction paper! 007088 Set of 36 . . . . . 6.69 4 .50 than the Strathmore Pastel Pad (98 lb vs. 80 lb.,) Available in a set of 12 or a set of 24 colors. 012275 Set of 50 ...... 9.39 5 .95 but features similar texture and colors. This pad 031353 Set of 12 ...... 5.00 3 95. is also 9” x 12” and contains 24 sheets of paper. 031354 Set of 24 ...... 10.00 7 95. Cray Pas Junior Artist Oil Pastels Each pad contains a variety of muted colors These creamy, student-quality oil pastels are I would describe as eggshell, butternut, light Stockmar Beeswax Crayons (PK-AD) favorites of many young artists, and also recom- taupe, mustard, medium granite, and medium 054225 Set of 8 in Tin . . . . . 13 .95 mended for use in Artistic Pursuits. The bright dusty blue. ~ Rachel P. 054224 Set of 12 in box . . . . 18 .40 colors are highly blendable and will not crack 043644 ...... 11.10 7 .95 or flake. Lyra Giant Wax Beeswax Crayons (PK-AD) 043528 Set of 25 ...... 4.59 3 .95 Crayons After receiving several requests for beeswax 043645 Set of 50 ...... 11.99 9 .75 crayons, we are happy to be able to offer these Crayons (PK+) high-quality sturdy crayons from Lyra. Giant Gallery Oil Pastels Kid-tested, mother approved. That's right, I'm Wax beeswax crayons are thick (14.5 mm) and A high-quality set of rich, opaque oil pastels a kid at heart and a mom, so I tested these cray- have a rounded triangular shape, making them in 25 brilliant colors. With bright, fade-resistant ons out myself! They are good quality, without easy for little hands to grasp. Although they are pigments, these were designed for the profes- that waxy look when you use them. Colors are beeswax, they certainly do not feel “waxy” when sional as well as the student. Use oil pastels quality. ~ Phyllis you color with them; crayons feel smooth and instead of crayons for a richer, more vivid 024416 Box of 8 ...... 1.20 0 .75 velvety when coloring, and the colors are bright effect. These make such a difference to children 024411 Box of 12 ...... 1.71 1 .25 and bold. Although more expensive then your - giving their art work a more professional look. 024412 Box of 16 ...... 2.08 1 .60 typical box of crayons, the quality is excellent, We’ve used oil pastels for years (each child has 024413 Box of 24 ...... 2.85 2 .25 and the chunky crayons are unlikely to break her/his own set). They rarely use “regular” wax 024415 Box of 64 ...... 3.44 2 .50 under normal use. Youngsters and older artists crayons for art work, opting for the superior alike will find a lot to appreciate with these! Set color and handling of the oils. In addition to the of 6 includes red, yellow, green, blue, brown regular set, we offer two specialty sets (floures- and black. Set of 12 includes white, red, yel- cent and metallic) of 12. low, peach, orange, light blue, black, royal 020306 25 color set . . . . . 7.20 4 .75 blue, green, brown, pink and purple. - Jess 004336 Flourescent set of 12 6.64 4 .25 047288 6-Color Set . . . . . 10.13 8 25. 004337 Metallic set of 12 . . 6.64 4 .25 047287 12-Color Set ...... 20.25 15 .95

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1101 Erasable Crayons with them when we first got our hands on them! be stored in its own 7” tall container. ~ Sara Enjoy worry free coloring with the use of these Available in sets of 8, 16 and 64. Sets of 8 and 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not < 3yrs. crayons. If a mistake is made, simply take out 16 are packaged in drawstring bags, while the 050395 ...... 19.99 17 .99 the included eraser and pretend like it never set of 64 contains 4 individual sets of 16 rocks, happened. Crayons can also be sharpened to a and is packaged in a cardboard “Eco-box.” Crayon Sharpeners & Rubbing Plates fine pencil point by use of the included sharp- 047259 Set of 8 ...... 4.75 4 .25 ener. Unlike the normal shape of crayons, these 047258 Set of 16 ...... 6.99 5 .95 Hand-Held Manual Crayon Sharpener ones are triangular to encourage proper grip. 047260 Set of 64 in box . . . 29.50 24 .95 As I still like coloring, I really like this crayon All crayons are fragrant free and are smooth sharpener! After sharpening a dull crayon, allowing for flake-free coloring. Each crayon Colorix Silky Crayons it looks like a brand new one with the ledge measures 110 mm and its thickness is similar to Do you want that smooth and silky look when and everything! It sharpens with a twist and is that of a normal crayon. ~ Tasha you color, draw or create? These crayons come portable, so take it everywhere! It will fit nicely 014155 15 count ...... 6.00 4 .95 in chunky tubes like lipstick, so you only turn in a backpack to take on trips or just take it 014159 25 count ...... 10.00 7 .95 up what you need to use, they are pointed at outside to color and enjoy the weather. It will the tip (like a brand-new crayon), for the more sharpen all standard crayons and the receptacle ☼Triangular Crayons demanding artist. The brightly-colored, water- eliminates a mess. It is very well constructed, Shaped like a carpenter’s pencil, these crayons based crayon can be used as a pastel, crayon, yet lightweight and portable. Comes in colors are triangular so they won’t roll away! There or as a watercolor, by going over what you've of blue, red, green and yellow - sorry, we will are also no paper wrappers to deal with. This colored with a wet paintbrush. It's also kind have to make the color choice for you! ~ Phyllis set contains 12 colorful triangle crayons. ~ Anh of like an oil pastel too. It's the crayon of the 007564 ...... 2.29 1 95. 050396 ...... 5.99 5 .40 future!!! It is water soluble, non-toxic and odor free, colors are vivid, and there is no mess or Crayon Sharpener Block Crayons (ages 1-4) waste as they twist up. It feels almost satisfy- This standard crayon sharpener is large and The best of both worlds, these crayons provide ingly "naughty" to color with - every time you chunky, to fit little hands, and sharpens both a nice combination of two things young children twist the crayon up, it's like you're four again, standard sized and jumbo crayons. Modeled tend to enjoy – building blocks and coloring and have gotten a hold of Mom's lipstick…. fun! and shaped like a brightly-colored real crayon, – all in one. These are high-quality crayons 027917 6-Color Set . . . . . 4.40 4 .00 this is one sharpener that shouldn't get lost! designed specifically for easy use by those pre- 027918 8-Color Set . . . . . 6.40 5 .75 030353 ...... 0 95. cious little hands and have the added bonus 027915 16-Color Set ...... 11.60 10 .25 feature of stackability. Most of the crayons are 027916 24-Color Set ...... 16.90 15 .50 Wax Crayon Sharpener square or rectangular in shape and have coned 000102 6-Color Metallic . . . 4.99 4 .00 This small cylinder-shaped sharpener measures tips that make stacking easy, but the people Enjoy the same wonderful texture of Colorix 1.5” tall and 1.75” in diameter. It’s designed and animal-shaped crayons are stackable but crayons, but with metallic colors! Metallic especially for sharpening wax crayons (crayons cannot be stacked on. The crayons are bold crayons sparkle when used on black paper. .5” in diameter or less). It doesn’t sharpen to a and vibrant in color and are smooth and easy to Set of 6 includes gray, purple, blue, green, point but more of a blunt tip, and the shavings write with. The Educational Pack comes with a yellow, and red. ~ Alysia can be collected right in the see-through sharp- farmer and his wife, a rabbit, a pig, a rooster, ener (just pull off the lid to empty). 6 rectangular, and 13 square shaped crayons. Twist Up Crayons 039986 ...... 4.26 3 50. The Farm pack comes with a horse, a cat, 1 We'd always take twist-up crayons with us on rectangular, and 4 square crayons. The faces of trips when we were little, but we were often Battery-Operated Crayon Sharpener the square and rectangular pieces are imprinted frustrated because the crayon would break, or What is so irresistible about a new, sharp box with letters or numbers or contain a farm related we couldn't twist them up further, or the spring of crayons? I don't know, but I remember that image (ie: tractors, barn, animals, etc.). would break and the crayon "lead" would keep my sisters and I were always much more inter- 029939 Educational Pack (24 crayons) disappearing back into the shaft of the crayon, ested in new crayons than the old, dull ones ...... 17.00 14 .95 and we'd have to give up on that color. And that seemed to accumulate around the house. Dark blue, light blue, red, green, brown, that is why I love these twist up crayons. The Well, no more dull crayons here - this handy orange, yellow, purple, gray, and black colors are brilliant and bright, not dull and light little fist-sized sharpener will take all those old 029956 Farm Pack (7 crayons) 6.00 5 .25 like other, harder and dryer crayons. Also, crayons back down to a "brand-new-right-out- Dark blue, light blue, red, green, brown, there are no springs involved. Twist them up of-the-box" look in just a couple seconds! No, orange, and yellow and they'll stay at that level, not bounce up and this is no pencil-like sharpened crayon, but one down when you put pressure on the tip. Well- with a tip that looks just like one on any random Crayon Rocks (PK-6) designed and colorful - what more could you crayon from a brand-new box! The sharpener Without a doubt, ask for in a twist up? - Jess requires 4 'AA' batteries (not included). Just pop the most unique 022982 Set of 8 ...... 2.93 2 .50 them in, slide in a crayon, and wow! Portable crayons you’ve ever 024209 Set of 16 ...... 5.84 4 .25 and efficient, there's even a compartment for experienced! Each shavings, so it's neat enough to take and use set includes brightly ☼Playful Art Set (PK-AD) anywhere. Hey, I'm not saying I'm easily pigmented, soy wax Your little Picassos will have a ball creating amused, but I will admit that quite a few cray- crayons in the shape masterpieces with this handy set of art supplies. ons were sharpened the evening I tested out this of small smooth peb- A nice set for any age actually. Triangular cray- little guy. I'd bet that once you try this, a lot of bles. Each one is the ons have no outer papers so they can be used those old dull crayons from your house will be same shape, a bit like for broad coloring as well as more precise work resurrected as well! - Jess a rounded triangle with the tips. The pencils have no wood on 029191 ...... 7.39 5 95. with one longer, narrower side. This side is them at all making them a little bit fragile (still held between the fingers and helps to promote regular pencil thickness,) but they are fun for ☼Jr . Rubbing Plates (PK-3) a tripod grip. Used by physical therapists and trying different techniques you cannot do with Kids will definitely enjoy exploring textures as early childhood educators, not only are the regular colored pencils. You won’t have to use they create their own animal prints with these crayons easy to hold, but they are also unique a pencil or crayon sharpener, just rub the tips 8.5” x 11” rubbing plates. This set includes 6 and work very well for coloring. The colors at an angle on your paper to make them pointy plastic rubbing plates in bright primary colors are bright and the texture is quite smooth when again. The markers have a pointed tip and can which depict cute and cuddly looking animals you write with them. They would also work also be used for broad strokes with a tilt of the (horse, cat, elephant, fish, bird, and butterfly). very well for crayon rubbings, since they have a hand. Crayons are 3.5” long, colored pencils ~ Anh broader surface area. We were quite charmed are 4.5” long; markers are 5” long and all can 052382 ...... 9.99 8 50.

1102 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Rubbing Plates Prang Washable Marker Set (PK-AD) Neon Brights Markers (PK-AD) These fun, colorful plas- Eight chunky markers with bullet tips come in 052836 ...... 3 95. tic plates come imprint- eight bold colors (red, orange yellow, purple, ed with various objects. green, blue, brown, and black). All the fun of Double Dip Scented Markers (PK-AD) Simply put paper over the regular markers - without the mess! 052830 ...... 11 .95 plates and rub crayon, 002684 ...... 5.47 3 .95 pencil, or even marker Smarkers 10-pack (PK-AD) over it. The patterns on Prang Fine Line Washable Markers (PK-AD) 052837 ...... 8 50. the plates will be trans- These high-quality markers write in a vivid, ported onto the paper. thin line. The tips are very durable so lines stay Mr . Sketch Markers Many different plate crisp even after lots of use, and the ink seems to These wonderful markers were our absolute designed are included last quite a while (I’m currently reviewing a set favorites. The set contains 12 bright colors, with each set having its that’s been sitting on our shelves for 2 years and including all of the basic colors plus a few extra own particular theme. ~ Rachel S. the colors are still bright and moist). The sets shades. Each marker has its own delicious 019925 Animal Skins (6 plates) feature fine line markers in a variety of bright and scent, from cinnamon and cherry to mint and ...... 8.79 7 .50 brilliant shades. The markers are washable, and apple. The markers have broad, chisel tips and 019935 Animal Tracks (16 plates) stored in a cardboard box (or vinyl pouch for are non-toxic and long lasting...... 9.79 8 .25 24 color set) for easy clean-up. A good value if 030128 ...... 12.52 7 95. 006393 Birds of the World you’re looking for a basic set of fine-line markers. (16 plates) ...... 9.79 8 .25 000375 8 Color Set . . . . . 3.39 2 .50 Mr . Sketch Watercolor Markers 006447 Flowers (16 plates) . . 9.79 8 .25 000367 12 Color Set . . . . . 4.93 3 .50 I loved Mr. Sketch markers as a kid! They 006535 Insects (16 plates) . . . 9.79 8 .25 034768 24 Color Set . . . . . 9.73 6 .25 have a great color quality. While these markers 019965 Leaf (16 plates) . . . . 9.79 8 .25 don’t have a scent (like they originals), they do 021494 Linear (8 plates) . . . 9.99 8 .50 Crayola Washable Marker Sets have a rich, true color that is perfect for your 8 plates containing geometric patterns Traditional chunky Crayola markers in bright, art projects. Additionally, these are watercolor 029970 Ocean Fish (6 plates) 8.79 7 .50 yet washable colors. Markers are non-toxic art markers, which allow you to use them as a 021497 Organics (8 plates) . . 9.99 8 .50 and have a broad line (conical) tip. Classic set traditional marker or with water and a paint- 8 plates containing leaves, flowers, and includes brown, purple, red, orange yellow, brush to dilute the colors and create watercolor other materials from nature green, blue and black. Bold set includes dark effects. These work best with watercolor paper, 027855 Teach Me Shapes (16 plates) blue, green, magenta, gold, teal, bright purple, as the colors bleed through normal paper...... 11.99 9 .95 light brown, and indigo. Don’t worry if you make a mess...these non- 16 plates containing textured shapes such as 001923 Bold (Set of 8) . . . . 5.19 4 .95 toxic markers are washable! Set of 12 chisel-tip triangles, squares, circles, stars, hearts, and 002206 Classic (Set of 8) . . . 5.19 4 .95 markers includes: black, red, green, yellow, hexagons, and more. orange, brown, purple, dark blue, turquoise ☼Marker Stands (PK+) blue, magenta, peach, and dark green. – elise Shade Tex Rubbing Plates These wooden marker stands offer a conve- 037901 ...... 12.52 7 95. These rubbing plates can be placed under nient solution for keeping track of markers while paper while they are being drawn on or colored children are coloring (no more rolling off the in to produce a textured look, or you can use table!). Each stand looks like a wooden block them to texture clay. Each set has six different with 8 or 16 holes in two rows, each sized to patterned plates. hold a marker the size of a standard Crayola®. EACH PLATE (exc noted) . . . . 8.80 6 .75 The best part - the caps stay in place in the hole 009550 Architecture when the marker is pulled out, so no more lost Brick, shingles, siding, slate, stone, tile. pen caps! 009551 Design ...... 7.80 6 .50 054088 8-Hole Marker Stand . . 5.75 4 .95 Dense dots, grid dots, parallel lines, squig- 054089 16-Hole Marker Stand 10.45 8 .75 gles, swirled dots, waves. 009552 Nature ☼Mr . Sketch Washable Watercolor Markers Grass, leaves, gravel, plants, water, wood (PK-AD) grain. If you love the vibrancy of the original Mr. ☼Pentel Color Pens – Fine Point (3-AD) 020185 Nature 2 ...... 7.80 6 .50 Sketch markers but are looking for something This good-quality set of fine point colored Bubbles, butterflies, flowers/vines, sea- washable, you’ll appreciate this option. The markers fills the gap between “kiddie” markers shells, snowflakes, stars. colors are bright and bold but will wash off of and “artist” markers. The colors are bold and 009553 Textile skin and out of most fabrics. Unlike the origi- true, and the tips will hold up well to frequent Burlap, herringbone, houndstooth, knit, nal Mr. Sketch’s, these watercolor versions are use. The fine tips and bright colors lend them- lace, linen. unscented and feature conical tips. Available in selves well to card-making, lettering, drawing a set of 8 or 12. and more. Set of 12 includes black, red, blue, Markers / Pens 037502 Set of 8 ...... 8.39 5 .25 green, yellow, brown, orange, violet, pink, sky 008703 Set of 12 ...... 12.31 7 .95 blue, light green and gray. Crayola Black Marker - Conical Tip 001619 ...... 11.88 7 95. This quality marker can be left uncapped for ☼Colorful Markers (PK-AD) about 24 hours without substantial drying. The These bullet tip markers are non-toxic, low Metallic Markers tip is pointed, and the ink is washable from skin odor, and made with food-dye ink. The set of 12 These markers help you make eye-catching and most fabrics. markers comes packaged in its own pencil cup. designs on either light or dark, glossy or matte 015512 ...... 0 .65 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not < 3yrs. paper. Whether you’re making signs or posters, 050386 ...... 8.99 8 .10 or just doodling around, the finished product RediSharp Plus Marker will look wonderful. The packs includes 6 Multi-purpose black permanent marker with Colored Marker Set metallic colors - gold, blue, violet, silver, green, extra-fine tip. 36 brilliantly colored fine-tipped markers. and pink. Each marker pack features the same 002682 ...... 1.51 0 .95 These non-toxic, water based markers are quick six colors but with different tips. drying and come conveniently stored in a re- 006152 Regular ...... 5.99 4 25. Lumocolor Nonpermanent Fine Black Marker sealable vinyl pouch. 019056 Brush Tip ...... 6.99 4 95. 054597 ...... 2.09 1 .95 019929 ...... 4.67 3 .25 019057 Fine Tip ...... 6.99 2 75.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1103 Sharpie Metallic Silver Permanent Marker Fine ☼Speedball Glass Markers (ages 4+) Calligraphy Pens & Supplies More for drawing on dark paper or on card- Use these thick, colorful markers to write mes- board than for writing a normal note, this bulky sages and draw on car windows, house win- Elegant Writer Calligraphy Markers pen is great for adding fanfare to any occasion, dows, or any glass surface. These water based, These are great for students learning calligra- decorating signs or placemats. It dries quickly, non-toxic markers contain a unique formulation phy before they try their hand at pen and ink. with a distinct silvery color. ~ Mark that will not run in the rain. The paint removes The pens come in a variety of nib widths from 023784 ...... 2.10 1 .50 easily with soap and water or window cleaner. Broad to Fine and sets include a variety of col- ~ Lisa ors. Fine, Medium, Broad and Scroll sets con- Jumbo Changing Markers – Set of 10 (PK-AD) EACH SINGLE MARKER . . . . 3.59 2 .95 tain 6 Elegant Writers, one each of red, blue, Can your black marker change to a vibrant 025152 Black 025233 Pink brown, green, and two blacks. The Calligraphy pink? Can you color an ominous looking sky 025160 Blue 025237 Purple Set comes with four black markers (fine, medi- and turn it into a beautiful, sunny day? With 025196 Gold 025239 Red um, broad, scroll) and an instructional booklet. the use of this marker set you will be able to do 025197 Green 025249 Silver 008567 Medium Set . . . . . 9.99 7 75. just that. All you have to do is color like normal 025202 Maroon 025256 White 008568 Fine Set ...... 9.99 7 75. and when you are ready trace over it with one of 025225 Orange 025258 Yellow 011178 Broad Point Set . . . . 9.99 7 75. the magic color-changing markers. Kids will be 025169 Fluorescent Blue 017713 Gold Broad . . . . . 1.89 1 75. amazed as colors change right before their eyes. 025173 Fluorescent Green 017731 Silver Broad . . . . . 1.89 1 75. Set includes 10 non-toxic markers (8 colored 025177 Fluorescent Orange 011176 Calligraphy Set . . . . 7.79 5 95. and 2 color-changing). ~ Tasha 025192 Fluorescent Red 042934 ...... 4.14 2 .95 025195 Fluorescent Yellow 025269 Fluorescent Kit . . . 10.79 8 .25 Brilliant Brush Markers 12-pack (PK-AD) Set contains 3 markers - blue, orange and 052829 ...... 5 .00 green.

Prismacolor Double-Ended Art Markers (3-AD) Pens / Nibs & Ink Requested repeatedly by our customers, we are happy to offer these bright, bold, high- Yummy Scented Glitter Gel Pens (Set of 12) quality markers! What (PK-AD) Prismacolor pencils are to 052848 ...... 8 .00 the world of colored pen- cils, Prismacolor markers Pigma Graphic Pen (1-AD) are to the rest of the “kids” If you’re looking for a premium marker pen to markers out there! Like the use in your artwork, check out these pens that Elegant Writer Special Occasion Set (4 pen Prismacolor colored pen- use high-quality Pigma ink. Pigma ink is “archi- set) (PK-AD) cils, the markers are enjoy- val quality,” meaning it is chemically stable, 025123 ...... 7.79 5 95. able to use and lay down waterproof, and fade resistant. On the vast major- a consistent, steady wash ity of papers it doesn’t smear, feather, or bleed Calligraphy Brushes of color. The markers are through, and it can even write neatly on fine In case you’ve had trouble finding these (used also double-ended, with one wide chisel tip for papers like vellum. Great for a wide variety of with Drawing: A Complete Course), we’ve coloring large areas or creating lines, and a fine- art projects and crafts. We offer two styles of the decided to stock them. Besides, they’re fun point tip for drawing small details. Colors blend black pen, a fine point 1 mm tip, and a broader to use! Made of soft goat hair with plain, smoothly, ink is non-toxic, and the caps fit tightly point 2 mm tip. Get both for all your fine line, varnished bamboo handles. Please note that, to prevent dry-out. Used by artists and profes- shading, texturing, and coloring needs. ~Rachel unlike most brushes, the smallest size numbers sional illustrators everywhere, these are a great EACH PEN ...... 2.89 2 .50 are the largest brush sizes. Size 1 is the largest, tool for the serious artists in your family! – Jess 043646 1 mm Tip 043647 2 mm Tip size 3 the smallest. 036738 6-Color Set . . . . . 26.41 14 .50 008449 Size #1 (large) . . . 4.75 2 75. 037579 12-Color Set ...... 53.20 28 .95 Prismacolor Premier Illustration Art Marker 008451 Size #2 (medium) . . 4.75 2 75. 037578 24-Color Set . . . . . 106.36 57 .95 Sets (7-AD) 001559 Size #3 (small) . . . 4.25 2 50. 036737 48-Color Set . . . . . 213.95 101 .95 053342 6 Assorted Tips . . . 18.35 11 .50 036739 72-Color Set . . . . . 321.50 159 .95 053343 7 Assorted Tips . . . 21.37 12 .95 Calligraphy Paper (3-AD) 053344 Manga 8 Assorted Tips This beautiful parchment paper is a must for Prismacolor Scholar Art Markers (PK-AD) ...... 24.41 14 .75 any calligrapher! It is suitable for calligraphy 051839 Brush Tip set of 10 17.28 10 .95 markers, pen & ink and brush media. Create 051840 Brush Tip set of 20 30.86 19 .25 Pen Holder & Nib your own greeting cards, certificates & diplo- 051841 Bullet Tip set of 10 17.28 10 .95 This stylish 6½” black penholder works with mas. This 9” x 12” paper is very professional 051842 Bullet Tip set of 20 30.86 19 .25 the #101 Imperial Pen Nib and is used for cal- looking and comes in packs of 50 in white, ligraphy. The holder has curved indentation for antique gold or an assorted color pack (white, SprayZa Marker Pens (K-AD) easy gripping and correct positioning of the pen. gold, blue, pink and gray). We also offer the With SprayZa pens you use the power of air to #101 Pen Nib has a fine sharp tip and is flexible white practice pad printed with rules and slant- create your own original artwork on envelopes, for detailed, ornate calligraphy. ed grid in a 50-sheet 9x12 pad also. – Phyllis stationary, greeting cards, wrapping paper, post- 004747 Pen Holder . . . . . 1.39 1 .25 EACH PACK ...... 5.70 5 05. ers, and signs. Let your imagination run wild! 004835 Pen Nib #101 . . . . 1.39 1 .25 007942 Antique Gold These are very easy to use and work especially 007943 White well with stencils. Insert one marker on the Black Magic Ink 053511 Assorted Colors . . . 13.00 11 .50 end of the SprayZa airbrush tool and blow, All-purpose, intense black waterproof ink Five colors include white, yellow/gold, releasing a mist of ink. Makes airbrush effects provides maximum opacity. The 1 fl. oz. bottle gray-blue, pink, and ivory/light gray easy! The large kit includes 12 marker pens, a comes with an “eye dropper” twist-off cap. Use 007944 Practice Pad . . . . . 6.70 5 95. SprayZa tool, 20 stencils, a storage pouch, and in calligraphy pens, technical pens, with a brush an instruction booklet. The small kit includes 6 or airbrush. ☼Bienfang 207 Calligraphy Parchment Paper marker pens, a SprayZa tool, 5 stencils, and an 041669 ...... 4.20 3 .05 (PK-AD) instruction/idea guide. Each of these paper packs contains 50 sheets 010208 Small Kit ...... 7.99 6 .50 of 8.5” x 11” colored, unlined parchment paper 008859 Large Kit ...... 14.99 11 .55 (60 1b).

1104 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. 025076 Assorted Colors . . . 12.67 7 .95 Mini Dots & Doodles (PK-6) card-making, and whatever else you can dream Light blue, light pink, ivory, and gold. This The only dif- up. Also keeps kids occupied for hours in the assortment also comes with reusable spac- ference between basement as long as you can find some random ing guides for you to slide underneath a the original Dot wood scraps to toss in as well. - Jess sheet of parchment paper to ensure the cor- Markers and EACH 5-PACK ...... 17.07 9 35. rect size and slant of your letters. Includes 6 these new Mini 021268 Calligraphy Tip different spacing guides for broad, medium, Dot Markers is 021270 Pearlescent and fine nibs in both vertical and italic let- the size of the 021272 Brights Fine Tip ters plus instructions. dauber pad. 021273 Brights Medium Tip 025087 Gold ...... 11.08 8 .50 These smaller-sized dauber pads are awesome 021278 Craft Colors Medium Tip 025093 White Paper . . . . 11.08 8 .50 for more detailed paintings and doodles than is possible with the original Do-A-Dot daubers. Sharpie Paint Markers ☼Bienfang 206 Calligraphy Practice Pad These markers provide children with an oppor- Another great product from a name you can This paper pad contains 50 sheets of 9” x 12” tunity to do original planning and thinking while trust. These new oil-based paint markers from paper (19 lb). The paper is ideal for italic callig- creating expressive art. These markers promote Sharpie can be used for home, school, or work. raphy practice as the sheets are pre-printed with eye-hand coordination skills and color recogni- Paint pigment resists fading, water, and abrasion practice rule and black slanted gridlines. ~ Anh tion. ~ Alysia (so you can wash that mug you hand-painted!). 025048 ...... 11.08 8 .50 EACH SET ...... 15.99 12 .50 The colors are opaque and brilliant, even on 033425 Island Brights dark surfaces. Colors lay down smoothly and Paint Daubers / Paint Markers Sea foam, lemon, magenta, coral, tur- vividly on a variety of surfaces, from fabrics to quoise, and cinnamon. metals; it even remains permanently on hard-to- Do•A•Dot Art (PK-2) 033426 Jewel Tones mark surfaces, such as rubber. Paint markers are So, how long ago did you buy those paint Pink diamond, ruby red, golden yellow, low odor, quick drying, and xylene-free. With daubers? Yes, those little plastic bottles with the emerald green, sapphire blue, and onyx three tip sizes to choose from, there's a size for foamy tops that dot and smear paint all over the black. every job, from filling in large areas to drawing place. Probably, after being used awhile, they ~~~~~~~~~~~ fine details. ~ Alysia were dismissed to a high shelf because, after all, what can you really do with them? Tah-dah! Kids Scented Paint Daubers (PK-5) Medium Point Do•A•Dot Art has a solution! They’ve come up Paint goes on This one has a wider rounded tip, good for with a series of engaging activity books that use smoothly from larger details and coloring in spaces. See our daubers exclusively. Large, simple, and attrac- the applicators website for other individual colors available. tive line drawings include plenty of just-the-right- to swirl into a 034618 Black ...... 3.79 2 25. size circles in their designs to create a unique grand painting. 034616 5-color Assortment . .19.23 10 .50 look. In Play and Learn, letters, numbers, and Easy and fun to Black, red, blue, yellow, and white. basic shapes are featured to dot while reinforcing use, and good for preschool skills and exercising hand-eye coor- small children. Fine Point dination and visual recognition skills. Kids dot All paints are A small round tip, good for smaller details. their way through space, vehicles, robots, and fruit-scented and the shimmer paints cases are See our website for other individual colors Indian art and designs in Creating Adventure. scented as well. Each set comes in a plastic, available. Discovering My World portrays animals and fish, easy to carry case. Non-toxic and won’t leak. 034602 Black ...... 3.59 2 25. clowns and teddy bears. In Rainbow Trail, more 014146 4 Pack of Paint . . . 9.00 7 .50 034600 5-color Assortment . .17.99 10 .00 complex designs are included, and students are Includes green, blue, yellow, red. Black, red, blue yellow, and white. encouraged to experiment in color and texture 014151 Shimmer 4 Pack . . . 9.50 7 .75 as they complete the designs. So, what are you Includes shimmery blue, green yellow and Extra Fine Point waiting for? Get those daubers off the shelf and red. About the same size of a felt-tip pen, this is the back into those eager little hands! - Jess 020670 Shimmer 6 pack . . . 14.00 11 .50 smallest of the group and just perfect for the very EACH ACTIVITY BOOK . . . 4.99 3 .95 Includes shimmery yellow, purple, green, fine details. See our website for other individual 014826 Beary Busy Bear blue, red, and orange. colors available. 016925 Color Me Nursery Rhymes 034633 Black ...... 3.59 2 25. 002695 Colorful Critters Painters Markers ~~~~~~~~~~~ 016926 Dinosaurs My sisters and I ran our Painters markers into 005135 Discovering My World the ground, as I recall. One Christmas my Puffy Paint 016929 Farm Animals parents gave us three whole boxes of assorted Squeeze out of the tube, blow with a hair 016930 Mighty Trucks wood scraps and a selection of these markers dryer, and Puffy Paint swells up to half an inch 016931 Picture Me a Princess to do with as we pleased. We could hardly thick and hardens. Use the different colors in 014850 Pirates & Buried Treasures contain ourselves at the time, and of course ran layers, or use Puffy Paint on just about any other 005133 Play and Learn immediately downstairs to the basement to set surface. All you need is imagination! Set con- 014856 Playful Puppies & Cuddly Kittens up "shop," coloring, gluing, and painting the tains six 22-ml squeeze bottles in yellow, red, 005136 Rainbow Trail wood into unique sculptures that we'd proudly green, blue, purple and brown. 014862 Tales of the Mermaid display in the hall. For the kids whose Mom 024167 ...... 6.00 3 35. 016932 Under the Sea doesn't have the time to supervise them with 016933 Who’s in the Zoo? paints and brushes and all that other parapher- Fabric Paint / Markers nalia, these are terrific. Filled with real acrylic Do•A•Dot Markers paint, these high quality (not to mention dura- Fabric Fun Markers 005137 6-Pack Rainbow . . . 15.99 12 .50 ble!) markers not only can they be used to deco- With better control than paint, these fabric (red, yellow, blue, green, orange, purple) rate wood, but also work equally well on pot- markers are specially formulated to be highly 005840 6-Pack Brilliants . . . 15.99 12 .50 tery, ceramics, glass, paper, metal, plastic and permanent on cotton, blends, and most syn- (pink, teal, violet, lime green, sunflower fabrics. They're also non-toxic, acid-free and thetic fabrics, while AP certified non-toxic, so yellow, brown) the colors won't fade or dry quickly, and the they’re safe for children to use. Tips are bullet 013018 Shimmers 5-Pack . . . 15.99 12 .50 points are small enough to decorate with more shaped for easy drawing and lettering. Each set (blue, pink, purple, silver and yellow) detail and control possible than many younger below has 8 different colors. 016928 4-Pack Rainbow . . . 10.99 8 .50 children can achieve with a paintbrush. Use 002826 Primary Assortment . . 6.99 4 95. (red,yellow, blue, green) them for countless craft projects, scrap booking, 002825 Neon Assortment . . . 6.99 4 95.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1105 Tee Juice Fabric Markers (PK-AD) area for your painting surface. Simply paint 008343 Green 008349 Violet EACH SET ...... 14.99 11 .95 your picture on the plastic painting mat provid- 008403 Magenta 008353 White 053340 Brights Broad Point Markers ed, cover the mat with a piece of paper, and use 008345 Orange 008341 Yellow Includes Chocolate Brown, Orange, Purple, the foam roller to transfer your design (not just and Emerald Green. finger painting, but print making as well!). Kit Washable Tempera 053341 Classic Broad Point Markers includes tray, six 1.01 oz. containers of paint, Easily washes off hands and clothes for quick Includes Golden Yellow, Red, Blue and painting mat, foam roller, 40 sheets of paper, clean-up and less worry. Of course, they’re Black. tool tray, painting apron, sponge, squeegee, and non-toxic. Perfect for preschoolers who tend instructions & ideas. ~ Megan to get as much on themselves as on the paper! Tee Juice Fabric Marker & Transfer Sets (PK- 012545 ...... 25.00 19 .25 16-oz. flip-tops. AD) EACH BOTTLE ...... 4.43 3 50. These sets include 8 iron-on transfers, along Sargent Art Finger Paint Set (PK+) 001374 Black 001333 Peach with four medium point colored fabric markers A smaller-sized finger painting kit that still 001361 Blue 001337 Red and one fine point black fabric marker. Iron contains everything they'll need, and all the 001372 Brown 001363 Turquoise the transfer onto the garment, color in with basic colors to make all the suns, trees, birds 001371 Green 001369 Violet the colored markers, outline it with the black and monsters they want. Includes four 2-oz. 001350 Magenta 001334 White marker when dry, then heat-set with an iron for containers of non-toxic finger paint in four 001336 Orange 001335 Yellow a permanent design. bright colors: red, green, yellow, and blue. EACH SET ...... 14.99 11 .95 Also includes fingerpaint paper, applicator and Art-Time Powder Tempera Paint (PK-AD) 037454 Aquatic 5 Color Set instructions (as if they'll need those!). - Jess EACH COLOR ...... 4.72 3 25. Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue and Black 025572 ...... 6.27 4 .25 053352 Black 037467 Floral 5 Color Set 053353 Blue Red, Yellow, Green, Purple, and Black Finger Paints 053354 Green Oh, what fun for little ones to squeeze and 053350 Magenta ☼Fabric Fun Pastel Dye Sticks (PK-AD) squish this paint through their fingers and not 053351 Red Do your children like to write their name on get yelled at for being messy! We offer two 053355 Violet everything they own? I still do! These sticks sets with four colors each; each jar has 6 oz of 053356 White make it easy to personalize clothing, aprons, wonderful goo!!! Yes, it is washable. - Phyllis 053357 Yellow curtains, towels, and even sheets. You could 007661 Flourescent . . . . . 16.50 11 .75 do all of these projects and more with one box. (hot pink, yellow, green & blue) Tempera Cakes Heat-set the design with an iron and the colors 007662 Traditional . . . . . 13.00 9 .95 These dry cakes of tempera are a great solution become permanent and washable. They will (red, yellow, green & blue) for those times when liquid paints are too messy want to write on everything, so make sure to or inconvenient. Each cake measures 2 ¼” x supervise the little guys. Once the ideas get roll- Washable Finger Paint ¾” around and sets come in white plastic pans. ing, they may keep on going! ~ Sara What if you just need a refill of finger paint? You use them just like watercolor pan paints by 012266 Pack of 7 ...... 2.35 1 .95 Here we've included a variety of types of finger- wetting a brush and stirring the water on top 012265 Pack of 15 . . . . . 4.69 2 .95 paints sure to please the pickiest fingerpainter. of the tempera cake. Unlike watercolor pans 022983 2 oz . Set of 4 . . . . 4.62 3 .25 however, tempera cakes aren’t small, plastic-y Fingerpainting 022984 2 oz . Set of 8 . . . . 11.15 6 .95 or super diluted, so you get bright, fun tempera paint, and with the large cakes, everyone can ☼Young Artist Finger Painting Set (PK-1) Washable Finger Paints – Set of 6 (PK-3) share. Plus, they’re portable and long-lasting as Ooey, gooey fin- Comes complete with six basic colors (blue, they don’t dry out or freeze. Tempera cakes are ger paints are often yellow, red, green, orange, and purple) that available in two 6-color sets; primary and sec- loved by small chil- every child will enjoy using to transfer the ondary. The primary set includes red, yellow, dren. Some, however, pictures of their imagination to paper. Each blue, green, white and black; the secondary set would rather not get container holds 3.38 ounces of finger paint with includes magenta, purple, orange, lime green, all that paint on their convenient snap-on lids. A white work mat turquoise and indigo. Paint is non-toxic and little hands. This kit along with a plastic tool for making different washable with soap and water. – Jess includes soft foam roll- designs are also included. ~ Tasha 041671 Set of 6 Primary . . . 12.40 8 95. ers and shapes to use 027932 ...... 20.00 13 .50 041672 Set of 6 Secondary 12.40 8 95. in their finger paint creations. You also get Fingerpaint Paper Poster Paint Primary Colors Set a mixing tray, a thin Package contains 100 sheets of 60# sheets of Kids love paint, and parents love it when it's plastic apron, 25 small fingerpaint paper, measuring 16" x 22" to con- washable! These six colors (green, yellow, sheets of finger paint paper and your paints (4.6 tain some of their wildest creations. blue, red, black, and white) are great for mixing ounces each of red, blue, yellow and green.) I 023753 ...... 8.29 6 .75 new colors. This set contains .75 fluid ounces did not notice the metal washer on the handle of each color and each comes in its own indi- meant to open the can until after I found a Tempera Paint vidual plastic canister which sits in a handy tray. screwdriver to use. I recommend getting a larger These paints are also safe for young kids as they pad of finger paint paper. This Faber-Castell kit Tempera Paints are non-toxic, and the consistency is great for comes in a handy clear plastic “paint can” with Quality tempera paints in all the “basic” colors use on paper, poster boards, wood, and papier a handle, lovely for carrying outside for some plus flourescents. These are vividly pigmented mache. This set of paints is included in the “fresh air” painting (and mess). ~ Sara and opaque (you can even thin to stretch, if Meet the Masters art supply bundles. 050057 ...... 25.00 19 .25 desired), and are non-toxic. These are all in 031002 ...... 3.16 2 50. flip-top, 16 oz. bottles - manufacturer may vary Finger Prints Finger Painting Set (PK-3) as we won’t compromise on quality, but we will Rainbow Tempera Poster Paints What image pops into your head when you shop around for specials to keep our prices as This inexpensive set of poster paints contains think about little children finger painting? A low as possible. all the colors of the rainbow: red, blue, yel- huge mess, right? Well, it doesn’t have to be! EACH BOTTLE ...... 3.75 3 .25 low, green, purple, and orange. Each color is This set helps contain the mess into one small 008364 Black 008366 Peach contained in a .75 fl. oz. pot in a sturdy base. workspace. The set includes a painting tray 008342 Blue 008340 Red Paints are opaque and water-soluble, perfect for which holds six colors of washable finger paint 008365 Brown 001332 Red-Orange any painting project. - Jess each in their own slot, and features a recessed 001331 Gray 008352 Turquoise 029996 ...... 3.16 2 50.

1106 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Metallic Tempera Paint Art-Time Powder Tempera Paint 2 Assorted - Acrylic Glitter Glaze When I first tested out this metallic tempera, I Blue, Purple, Magenta, Yellow (PK-AD) And glittery it is! This versatile glaze is chock was amazed by the quality as well as the color. 054615 ...... 9.44 5 .75 full of translucent, iridescent micro glitter for Unlike other metallic paints, which tend to be high sparkle power. Brush it over winter dull, grainy, and semi-glittery instead of metal- Acrylic Paint paintings to add glimmer to the "snow," mix it lic, this paint glides on smooth as silk, leaving a with Watercolor Magic liquid watercolors (see trail of non-mistakable, eye-catching color that Beginning Acrylic Paint Set Watercoloring section of Art/Paints & Painting) looks like it should. Each is bright and reflec- One of the components of the Deluxe Art Kit for a brilliantly colored, glittery glaze, mix with tive, creating gold crowns that look like finely used with The Book of Many Colors, this prod- all types of paints or glues for a neat effect, or mined and purified gold, not like gold crowns uct is a good starter set for anyone interested in brush over any surface for added sparkle. If that have been lying in a tomb underground for dabbling with acrylics. The set contains four 2 used alone or over dried paint or other finish, a thousand years. Tested against other leading oz. squeeze containers of high quality acrylics it will dry clear, leaving a bright sparkle finish metallic temperas at our dining room table, I (as in red, blue, yellow, and white, and a set of over the original surface. The possibilities are well as an enthusiastic Stevie and Janine) gave brushes (pointed rounds in sizes 1,3,5,7 and 9). endless! I'm using some to make Christmas them a huge thumbs-up. Janine's summariz- 008320 ...... 10 .95 ornaments this year! With 16 full ounces of ing comment was "That's gold too? It's so ugly glimmer, you can try it all! - Jess compared to this one!" These are definitely Acrylic Paint – Set of 6 (2-AD) 027405 ...... 16.88 10 .95 worth the expense. Your future paintings and This set of six sturdy, permanently attached gold crowns will thank you. These paints work ¾-oz. paint pots includes white, black, red, yel- Oil Paint & Additives great on posters, wood, paper, plastic and low, green and blue. Colors are bright and per- more. Acid-free and non-toxic. manent (smocks required!) and can be diluted Sargent Art Oil Colors Tube Paint Set (3-AD) 036742 6-Color Set (3/4 oz . ea) 4.51 3 .25 if desired. Inexpensive, studio-quality oil paints in twelve 022970 6-Color Set (8 oz . ea) 33.15 19 .95 045186 ...... 4.42 3 .25 12-ml tubes. The colors are vibrant and concen- EACH 8 OZ . BOTTLE ...... 4.93 3 .50 trated; please note you will need to dilute the EACH 16 OZ . BOTTLE . . . . . 8.55 5 .50 Acrylic Paints oil paints with the oil paint additives described 8 oz . 16 oz . Rich, brilliant colors - all non-toxic - in a con- below. Aztec Gold 022972 022965 venient 2 oz. size. 045187 ...... 6.88 4 50. Bronze 022973 022966 001436 Set of 6 . . . . . 12.00 8 .95 Copper 022974 022967 (titanium white, vermillion, pthalo blue, Gold 022975 022968 chrome yellow, pthalo green, mars black) Silver 022976 022969 001437 Set of 10 . . . . . 20.00 14 .95 (titanium white, vermillion, chrome yel- ☼Tempera Mediums (PK-AD) low, burnt sienna, pthalo blue, raw umber, Easily turn any color tempera into sparkly or chrome orange, pthalo green, mars black, shimmery shades with the addition of one of gel medium) these! Both liquid mediums are colorless with shiny particles suspended in solution, packaged Sargent Art Acrylic Tube Paint Set (3-AD) in pint-size bottles with flip tops. Just squeeze a Using paints in a tube just seems so… grown- little into your palette, mix with a color and use! up! This inexpensive set allows even young art- Artisan Starter Set Pearl Medium transforms any color into a metal- ists to enjoy using vibrant, ready-to-use acrylic Artisan oils by Winsor & Newton are a real lic, shimmery hue while Glitter adds a dose of paints in tubes. Includes twelve 12-ml tubes. improvement over other oils. Although they silvery glitter to your color. You can also use 045185 ...... 6.27 4 .25 retain all of the properties and texture of “regu- these alone as a clear, shimmery top coat (the lar” oils, they clean up and thin with regular tap pearl medium would make a great snow accent Jackson Tube Acrylic Set water! That’s right, no toxic solvents needed. for cards!). – Jess This inexpensive set features eighteen 12 ml If you want to sample oils, this is the place to 052352 Glitter Medium . . . . 6.63 5 .25 tubes (same as the watercolor and oil tube sets) start. Contains 6 small 0.7 fl. oz. tubes of red, 052353 Pearl Medium . . . . 6.63 5 .25 of different colored quality pigments to get you yellow, blue, green, brown, and white. started into acrylic painting. 008321 ...... 26.99 19 .95 Young Artist Learn to Paint Set (K-AD) 023652 ...... 16.95 8 .95 This all-in-one kit provides a great introduction Oil Paint Boxed Set (5-AD) to painting for young students. The kit includes Acrylic Boxed Set (5-AD) This attractive painted wooden carrying case five bottles of washable, non-toxic tempera This kit contains everything you need to get come with everything you need to start oil paint- paint (black, white, red, blue, and yellow), started painting with acrylics: a plastic paint pal- ing. The 7” x 14” x 2” kit includes 13 tubes six easy-to-hold paint brushes, a white plastic ette, 12 (0.4 fl. oz.) tubes of paint in a variety of of oil paint in various colors, a small bottle of painting palette, ten sheets of paper, and color colors, 4 flat brushes of different sizes, 4 round refined linseed oil, a plastic palette, a plastic mixing instructions and techniques. The high brushes, 1 fan brush, a sketching pencil, a art- knife, a sketching pencil, an eraser, a stylus for quality paint brushes cover a range of sizes, ist’s eraser, a stylus for tracing pattern outlines, tracing, 4 different sized flat brushes, 5 round from small and fine (size 10/0) to large and flat a plastic knife for mixing paint, and a pocketed brushes, 2 flat brushes with curved bristles, 1 (size 5/8) with several sizes in between. The nylon “bib” to keep your brushes handy while fan brush, one tie-on nylon “bib” with compart- brushes also feature unique, plastic, triangular- you work. Also includes a useful beginners ments for holding your brushes, and a beginners shaped handles that are easy for smaller hands guide. Everything comes packaged in a 7” x guide to oil painting. to grasp. Set comes in a sturdy, clear plastic 14” x 2” painted wooden carrying case with a 022347 ...... 39 .95 zip-up tote for easy storage. ~ Lisa handle. ~ Rachel P. 041223 ...... 18.00 13 .95 022325 ...... 39 .95 Max Grumbacher White Oil Paint If you have done any painting with oils, then Tempera Paint Assorted Color - Red, Blue, or Acrylic Pearlescent Mixing Medium (3-AD) you already know that you need lots of white Purple (PK-AD) This glimmery, pearly liquid can be mixed with paint to blend with other colors to make lighter 054613 ...... 3.75 3 .25 any other kind of acrylic paint to create pearly shades. This large, 37ml. (1.25 fl. oz.) tube of acrylic colors, or you can use it alone to add an titanium white is perfect for all your blending Art-Time Powder Tempera Paint Red or Blue eye-catching sheen to your projects. With 16 needs. Please note that this paint, like many Assorted (PK-AD) oz. to play with, you can try it all! Non-toxic. other oil paints, contains lead and should only 054614 ...... 4.72 3 .25 041670 ...... 11.64 6 .95 be used with adult supervision. ~ Rachel P. 008610 ...... 8.95 7 25.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1107 Oil Paint Medium Canvas Panels (K-AD) Liquid Metal Watercolors (K-AD) Part of the uniqueness of oil paints is the medi- 053232 (8" x 10") ...... 2.59 2 .50 It was only a matter of time before Sargent Art um you use, which complements the character 053233 (9" x 12") ...... 3.19 2 .95 created a line of watercolor paints with the same of oil paints. Watercolors use water, and oil vibrant metallics as their Liquid Metal tempera painting requires an oil mixture for similar use. Paint-a-Shape Canvas 3-Packs (PK-AD) and acrylics! Each of these single-pan contain- We recommend mixing equal parts of Damar It’s real canvas, but it comes in all these cool ers contains one metallic watercolor paint color Varnish, Linseed Oil, and Turpentine. You shapes! Also it’s double sided – so if you make which can be painted opaquely or transparently, don't need a lot of this mixture per painting, but a mistake or get tired of the one design, you depending on the amount of water used. Paints a good idea is to mix the same amount of each have a whole new side to work with. That are all acid-free and non-toxic, so they’re safe of the three components together and store the gives six opportunities in each pack. Paint for use with all paper crafts and kids. If the kids mixture in a separate container. Then simply them. Glue stuff on them. Draw on them. Use want metallic colors, they won’t be disappoint- pour a small amount into another container them as signs. The options are almost limitless. ed with the boldness and shine of these. – Jess when you are actually painting. Hence, you White canvas, roughly 6” in length. EACH COLOR ...... 3.96 2 95. have one third of each ingredient for a smooth EACH BELOW ...... 2.99 2 .75 041673 Copper 041675 Pearl oil medium. We offer all three below, and each 045211 Angels 041674 Gold 041676 Silver one contains 4 ounces of product. - Melissa 045212 Bunnies 023854 Damar Varnish . . . . 9.95 5 .50 045213 Christmas Trees Sketcher’s Pocket Box Set (Cotman Watercolor) 023853 Linseed Oil . . . . . 7.25 4 .50 045214 Flowers (K-AD) 023852 Turpentine . . . . . 7.25 4 .50 045215 Heads This adorable mini set is the perfect size for 045216 Hearts taking your watercolor painting on the go. Liquitex Basics Gesso – 16 oz . (3-AD) 045217 Houses The 5”x 2½”x ¾” plastic carrying case contains This is a thick, white primer that seals, stiff- 045218 Teddy Bears 12 half-pan sized cakes of watercolor paint ens and provides “tooth” (texture) for painting 045219 Tropical Fish in Cadmium Yellow Pale, Cadmium Yellow, surfaces such as paper or canvas. Can be used Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine, with acrylic, oil, tempera, casein and other Cobalt Blue, Sap Green, Viridian Green, Yellow types of paint. Watercolor Paints / Pencils / Paper Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber and Chinese 043643 ...... 9.59 7 .75 White. The set also contains a 4” inch pocket- sized round brush and an instruction sheet with Canvas Paper / Canvas Pan Watercolors a lot of helpful tips and techniques. 043530 ...... 22.49 19 .75 Student Canvas Pad 9"x12" Jumbo Watercolors – Set of 14 (PK-3) Less expensive than tacked canvas, these With the use of fourteen jumbo-sized dry cake Grumbacher Opaque Gouache Paint Set canvas pads are the economical way to begin circles and one thick-handled paintbrush your This set contains 12 snap-out pans of watercol- your oil painting career. Pads are 9” x 12” and child will be able to create endless watercolor or paint in light yellow, light orange, light red, contain 10 sheets of paper. masterpieces. All supplies come in a plastic magenta, violet, ultramarine, cyan blue, sea 008329 ...... 6.99 4 .95 case that can be used as a paint pallet or a stor- green, leaf green, yellow ochre, burnt sienna, age container for when not in use. ~ Tasha and black. A small tube of Chinese white paint ☼Canvas Pad 9 x 12 (K-AD) 027667 ...... 11.00 8 .25 for creating softer hues is also included, as well Primed in titanium white, these pages are as a red sable round brush. The paints come ideal for oil and acrylic painting. Ten pages are Prang Watercolors with Brush packaged in a plastic case for easy storage, and protected with permanent, acid-free sizing. Use Highly recommended by Sharon Jeffus (Visual the lid of the case doubles as a mixing tray. ~ this pad for a group or just one or two prolific Manna) as “the best” solid watercolor set for Rachel P. painters. Ready to go, just add paint! ~ Sara young artists. 043523 ...... 24.10 21 .25 049443 ...... 6.67 4 .25 002227 8-pan ...... 5.97 3 .95 002234 16-pan . . . . . 11.60 7 .50 Liquid Watercolors Young Artists Canvas Pad (10 sheets) (3-AD) 053687 ...... 6.99 5 .50 Watercolor Half Pan Refill – Black Sargent Art Watercolors Aquarelle Tube Set Contains a dozen ½ pans of black watercolor (3-AD) Canvas Pads (PK-AD) paint. Set includes twelve 12-ml. tubes of bright A less expensive alternative to stretched can- 016014 ...... 3.44 2 .50 watercolor paint, ready to dilute with water vas, these pads include 10 sheets of medium and use. I had an opportunity to try out this set texture canvas that has been triple-primed with Prang Glitter Watercolors (PK-AD) and was very pleased with the colors and the acrylic gesso. Use the sheets as-is, or stretch Adding glimmering glitter to watercolor paint- smoothness of the paints. As a beginner, you and fit on a rigid surface. The sheets are suit- ings creates a whole new effect! This pallet of won’t be missing out! able for oil or acrylic paints, as well as oil sticks, eight watercolors (red, orange, yellow, blue, 045189 ...... 6.27 4 25. pastels, and most mixed media. Two sizes are green, purple, blue-gray, and tan-gold) features available for you to choose from. ~ Rachel P. little flecks of multi-colored glitter that show up 026150 Painting - 9 x 12 . . . 10.49 6 .75 lightly on the paper to add a nice sparkle to any 026144 Painting - 12 x 16 . . 18.99 11 .95 painting. The paints are made out of a wash- able, semi-moist formula that easily comes off ☼Canvas Board (3-AD) skin and most clothing. – elise Canvas boards offer an inexpensive and sturdy 033358 ...... 3.32 2 .50 surface for students just starting out with acrylic Jackson Tube Watercolor Set or oil painting. These particular ones are made Prang Metallic Watercolors (PK-AD) These are extremely smooth and creamy water- of 100% cotton, feature double acrylic titanium Your paintings will shimmer and shine with colors that respond instantly to water. They priming and acid-free sizing. The canvas and these metallic watercolors! This pallet has use the finest selected pigments to give artists white paper backing wrap completely around muted tones of blue, green, yellow, orange, vibrant colors at a reasonable price. Opaque thin particle board, making an attractive white red, rusty brown, light blue, and gold. Each if used directly, add varying amounts of water surface just waiting for a loaded brush. Sold by stroke of these metallic colors holds a consistent for achieving degree of transparency desired. the each and available in several popular sizes. shimmering effect. The paints are washable and Quick drying, so you can even paint over other 053358 6” x 8” ...... 0.96 0 .75 semi-moist for easy use and clean up. – elise colors without mixing. Includes eighteen 12 ml 053359 8” x 10” ...... 1.81 1 .50 033359 ...... 3.32 2 .50 tubes of watercolors. 053360 9” x 12” ...... 2.21 1 .75 008539 ...... 12.50 6 95.

1108 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Niji Watercolor Sets (3-AD) Watercolor Pencils / Crayons Lyra Aquacolor Crayons (3-AD) These very reasonably-priced watercolor sets Well-pigmented with a great blendability, feature vibrant, smooth, consistent color. Each Prang Watercolor Pencils these high-quality crayons work beautifully. set includes 12 or 18 colors, with each color Watercolor pencils are somewhere between Simply draw or sketch with the crayons, then packaged in a clear 6cc tube, labeled with the watercolors and colored pencils. You use them brush over with water to create watercolor color. The 18-color set includes a larger tube of like pencils, but blend them with a brush. You painting effects. The set includes 12 watercolor white paint and has a built-in palette in the tray. can create interesting effects with this medium. crayons in a tin. Terrific for drawing outdoors! Excellent quality and beautifully pigmented, This Prang watercolor pencil set has 10 assorted - Jess these would be a joy for any student to paint colors and a blending brush. 045520 ...... 17.55 14 .50 with! – Jess 002685 ...... 4.82 3 .50 044687 12-Color Set ...... 4.95 4 .75 Watercolor Paper & Tools 044688 18-Color Set ...... 7.95 6 .95 Sargent Art Watercolor Pencils Brightly pigmented and terrific for blending, Painting Paper Pad Yasutomo Authentic Chinese Watercolor Set detailing, and just having creative fun with, Paint, watercolor, sponge-paint, fingerpaint, (12 paint colors) (3-AD) these watercolor pencils are perfect for creat- and more on these heavy-duty white painting 053234 ...... 6.98 5 .95 ing cool effects in your art work. The set of papers. Measuring 12" x 18", this 40-sheet pad 12 colors includes white, yellow, orange, red, contains paper that has been specially coated to Reeves Watercolor Basic 6-Tube Set magenta, brown, light green, dark green, light resist bleeding and keep your paintings sharp. Six 10 ml tubes of fine-quality watercolor blue, dark blue, violet, and black. 023765 ...... 6.89 5 50. paints come neatly packaged in a reusable box. 029997 Set of 12 ...... 3.89 2 .95 The colors are called Azo Yellow Medium, 029998 Set of 24 ...... 7.60 4 .75 Art1st Watercolor Paper Pads Permanent Red Light, Madder Lake Deep (a These student-quality pads contain roughly deep wine color), Ultramarine Light, Viridian Learn Watercolor Pencil Kit surfaced and heavyweight watercolor paper, (emerald green), and Burnt Sienna. Learn how to draw well with watercolors. The perfect for all kinds of watercolor painting. 192 042666 ...... 14.49 11 .50 kit comes with a 24 page full color book that gsm, or over 90 lbs. paperweight. takes you through the steps to creating beautiful 023783 9" x 12" (12 sheets) . . 3.59 2 95. Watercolor Magic Watercolor Paints (3-AD) watercolor landscapes and other pictures. Also 027429 11" x 14" (12 sheets) 5.19 4 50. Although I loved to watercolor when I was a includes six watercolor pencils, a paintbrush, kid, I always had a hard time getting those hard, pattern pages, and a sharpener. - Melissa Student Watercolor Pads stubborn solid paints from a pan to mix enough 007461 ...... 14.99 12 .25 Keep your painters in good supply of watercol- with my water to create colors as bold as I or paper with these student-quality pads. Both wanted to use. Watercolor Magic takes the frus- Prismacolor Watercolor Pencil Sets contain 25 sheets of quality, smooth finished, tration out of watercoloring though, with unique Professional quality, water-soluble colored medium-weight (approx. 90 lb.) acid-free white liquid watercolors. Amazingly bright and soft pencils that match the colors in the Prismacolor paper. These economy-priced pads are great to work with, they can be further watered down pencil sets. for anyone just dabbling in watercolor! – elise to produce any desired color or effect. Also, 009434 12-Color Set . . . . 20.48 12 .75 036010 9" x 12" (25 sheets) . . 5.25 2 95. a little goes a long way with these. Stephen 009435 24-Color Set . . . . 40.98 24 .95 007841 12" x 18" (25 sheets) 7.50 4 50. and Janine both clamored to test these out, and 009436 36-Color Set . . . . 61.43 37 .50 when I set them loose with these and a pan of ☼Art1st White Watercolor Paper (PK-AD) watercolors, they overwhelmingly preferred the Bienfang Watercolor Brush Pens (7-AD) This medium-weight, 90-lb. liquid watercolors - and then didn't want to stop 053686 Assorted 9 Pack . . . 20.42 11 .50 watercolor paper is perfect using them! These washable, non-toxic paints 053685 Assorted 13 Pack . . . 27.64 15 .50 for students of all ages. It can also be used for refilling your rubber stamp has a thick, slightly textured ink pads, art tinting/glazing when using acrylic Derwent Watercolor Pencil Tin surface, is acid-free and is varnishes, and dying craft materials such as This set of twelve brilliantly colored water- available in a 9” x 12” and a paper, wood, glue, acrylic glaze, sand, fabric, color pencils comes packaged in an attractive, 12” x 18” size. The fact that shaving cream, and more. - Jess durable tin. Use the pencils on dry paper and it is packaged, loose sheets 022990 1 oz . Set of 6 Sampler 9.95 5 .95 then apply a light water wash with a paintbrush of paper (not bound into a 022998 8 oz . Set of 10 . . . .56.33 29 .95 to your finished project, or apply dry pencil pad) also makes it a very 036744 6-Color Metallic Set . .32.56 19 .50 onto wet paper for softer lines and edges. The economical choice for your Shimmery metallic colors include: silver, colors included in the set are: ivory black, cop- art class, regardless of size! pearl white, antique gold, gold, pirate per beach, golden brown, grass green, mineral 047655 9” x 12” 50 sheets . . 7.69 5 95. gold and copper. Set includes six 8 fl. oz. green, Prussian blue, spectrum blue, imperial 001373 9” x 12” 250 sheets 28.89 22 .50 bottles. purple, crimson lake, deep vermilion, orange 047654 12” x 18” 100 sheets 15.29 11 .95 045711 6-Color Glitter Set . . .33.76 19 .95 chrome, and deep cadmium. ~ Rachel P. Also available in glitter colors! These 043641 ...... 23.49 18 .25 Watercolor Paper Pad have the same intense, easy-to-use colors 140-lb paper, acid free and cold pressed, this as regular Watercolor Magic, but include Watercolor Crayons paper has a beautiful, semi-rough white surface. fine pieces of glitter as well. Glitter can be Fake your own great "watercolor works" by col- 9” x 12”, 12 sheets per pad. rubbed off of dry paint deliberately, but if oring first in these crayons, and going over with a 008456 ...... 7 50. untouched adds a delicate sparkle. Includes wet brush to create watercolor-y effects. Comes six 8 fl. oz. bottles. in two sizes; the set of 12 also includes a brush. Strathmore Watercolor Pad 022988 Set of 8 ...... 6.24 4 .25 This is another great watercolor paper. The 022989 Set of 12 w/ Brush . . 10.03 5 .95 spiral-bound pad has 12 sheets of off-white 9” x 12” heavy, 140 lb. paper. There is a slightly Prang Watercolor Crayons different texture on either side of the paper, so Watercolor effects for the very young! This artists can create different looks while experi- set of eight crayons can be used in two ways - menting with the raised texture or the more either dip the crayons in water before coloring, subdued texture on the other side. The pages or color with them first and then go over it with are not perforated, so if you remove the pages, a brush dipped in water. The colors blend like you will need to use a scissor to even the jagged watercolors. edge created by the spiral binding. ~ Rachel P. 034771 ...... 8.16 6 .75 043652 ...... 8.69 7 05.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1109 Canson Watercolor Pad Liquid Frisket – 1 .5 oz . Jar (K-AD) ☼Oval Mop Brush (1/2”) (K-AD) This extra-heavyweight watercolor paper pad Use on watercolor papers, photos, etc. where Lay in your backgrounds with watercolors or is spiral-bound at the top, with microperforated overlying applications of watercolor, gouache, acrylics using this soft, versatile paintbrush. pages for easy removal. Paper is 140-lb. cold- ink or other mediums are being made. Liquid With a fuller, blunter end than a traditional, pressed with a slight texture. The weight and frisket creates a protective layer (mask) over pointed round watercolor brush, this brush texture of this off-white paper make it ideal for the areas you do not wish to overlap. To use, holds much more water or paint. Rounded tip all wet techniques, including watercolor paints simply paint a thin layer over the area you wish with a nice black handle, this will likely become and watercolor pencils. At the time of this writ- to protect, the wait a few minutes to allow the a favorite art tool. ing, a bonus 25% more pages are included in frisket to dry before continuing with the next 017508 ...... 3.15 2 50. the product, for a total of 15 pages. This is sub- layer. When your painting is completely dry, ject to change by the manufacturer. ~ Rachel P. the frisket can be easily removed by peeling or Brush Sets 032270 ...... 9.60 6 .95 by rubbing with a soft eraser. 043524 ...... 11.85 9 .55 Tempera Stubby Brush Sets (PK-3) Canson Watercolor Pad XL 9" x 12" Like the brushes we sell with the no-spill cups, This colossal watercolor pad contains 30 White Artist’s Tape these are short-handled bristle brushes for better sheets of heavy 140 lb paper with a canvas-like This white, paperbacked tape is pH neutral control. Perfect for younger children. The set of texture. Ideal for watercolor enthusiasts, this and repositionable. Great for holding paper three flats are #8, #10 and #12 widths. The set paper is suitable for all watercolor paints and onto drawing boards or labeling, you can mark of three rounds include #8, #10 and #12 sizes. pencils. ~ Rachel P. on this tape with pencil, pen or marker as well. 008429 Set of 3 Flats . . . . . 3.02 2 85. 043520 ...... 9.70 6 .50 ½” x 60 yards. 008430 Set of 3 Rounds . . . . 3.02 2 85. 016601 ...... 6.85 5 .75 Watercolor Postcards Beginner Brushes / My First Painting Set (PK-2) 15 acid-free heavyweight papers with beautiful Paint Brushes Beginner Brushes have large, rounded handles to white surfaces. We’re sure relatives and friends allow easy grasping for small hands. Set contains would rather hear from you on your own work Single Brushes 3 colorful brushes with of art! Coldpress, 100% rag. bristle endings. Winner 008464 ...... 8.25 5 .95 Bristle Brush 1” (PK-AD) of the Oppenheim Toy This flat, wooden-handled bristle brush mea- Portfolio Special Needs Painting/Calligraphy Pad (PK-AD) sures 1” in diameter and measures approx. 7 Adaptable Product This sketch pad consists of 48 sheets of 9 x ¼” long. Award. 12” Sumi-E Japanese rice paper for painting and 046084 ...... 0.99 0 .75 Brushes are also avail- calligraphy. The rice paper is a medium weight able in a 9-piece set and is a clean, bright white with a soft texture. Pony Mixture Watercolor Brush #8 which three Beginner The paper could be used as a general purpose First watercolor brush mashed to a mangled Brushes, three plastic drawing pad or with colored pencil, but it mess by an overeager painter? Well, this 7 cups with color-coded lids that have a hole just would be best used with pen or brush and ink 1/4” brush has a size 8 rounded tip made out big enough for one brush (which should help for small sketches, paintings, and calligraphy. of a fine pony mixture. This inexpensive tool cut down on spills), and three 6.8 oz. bottles of ~ Rachel D. will work great with both solid watercolor pans paint in red, blue, and yellow. ~ Tasha 022889 ...... 7.40 5 .75 and liquid watercolors. But, just in case your 027430 Set of 3 Brushes . . . 7.00 5 25. new purchase meets the fate of its predecessor, 047045 Painting Set w/ Brushes 28.00 19 .25 BATEEK-O Paper I would recommend buying two brushes! – elise Traditional batik art is created using melted 015748 ...... 1.20 0 .90 Funky Artist Set & Individual Brushes (PK-3) wax; this kit allows you to create batik-like Let your child use his or her creativity with this effects on paper without the use of wax. To Dynasty Round Synthetic Watercolor Brushes wacky, award winning paint set. It comes com- create a stunning piece of batik art with this Each brush features a sturdy red plastic handle plete with ten different pieces: 3 brushes with paper, you first need to choose the picture that measures approx. 7” long, with a width large, easy grip handles, 4 paint plates, and 3 for the artwork. This can be a picture from a of approx. ¼” at its thickest point. The round bottles of paint. Each bottle contains 6.8 ounc- magazine or one you drew yourself, a freehand brushes have white synthetic bristles that taper es of paint and comes in three different colors: design, or any other image. If you are using a to a point. (The #7 brush is used with the How red, yellow and blue. Each brush replaces the picture, put the picture directly on top of one of Great Thou Art program.) ~ Lisa normal bristle top with a different type of materi- the included wax BATEEK-O sheets with one of 014568 #10 Brush ...... 4.50 2 .95 al; one is jersey knit, another thick yarn and the the included paper sheets underneath the wax. 014575 #6 Brush ...... 2.95 1 .95 last one holds rectangular pieces of fabric. The Trace the lines that you wish to transmit to the 022841 #7 Brush ...... 3.25 2 .50 uniqueness of each brush allows for the creation paper below using a pen or pencil and pressing of different patterns. We also offer the three heavily. If you are going to design a freehand brushes packaged separately just in case more image, you may simply draw right on the wax than one child wants to join in on the fun. The paper. Once you have finished pressing each Funky Artist Set is the winner of the Oppenheim line, peel the wax BATEEK-O sheet from the Toy Portfolio Special Needs Adaptable Product bottom paper. The sheet will have left wax lines Award, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal on the paper everywhere you pressed, allowing Dynasty Golden Taklon Brushes (PK-AD) Award, Dr. Toy’s Smart Play/Smart Toy Award, you to use watercolors to complete an intricate Each brush features a sturdy plastic handle and was put on the American Baby magazine work of art. You may paint right over the wax measuring approx. 7” long, with a width of Best Toys of the year list. ~ Tasha lines, which will repel the paint and remain approx. ¼” at its thickest point. The flat brushes 027646 Funky Artist . . . . 30.00 19 .95 white to serve as the outline of the drawing. Ten have white synthetic bristles, and the round 027647 Brushes only . . . . 11.00 8 25. sheets are included of both the BATEEK-O wax brush has brown bristles that taper to a point. paper and picture paper. ~ Steph 014593 ½ Flat Brush . . . . . 4.40 2 .95 Black Bristle Easel Brushes 034058 ...... 5.90 4 .75 014682 ¼ Flat Brush . . . . . 2.75 1 .95 High-quality, long-lasting brush set made of 014688 Round Brush #8 . . . 3.30 2 .50 pure black hog bristle formed into hand chiseled Gum Arabic – 2 oz Bottle (K-AD) edges of extra thick stock. Nickel plated seam- Mix into watercolors to reduce spread of wet Dynasty Fine Detail Brush #3/0 less ferrules with long hardwood clear finished on wet applications. Improves the flow, gloss A super-fine round brush with a pointed tip, handles. Set of four in 1/4”, 1/2”, 3/4”, and and transparency of watercolor paints. perfect for painting the smallest details. 1” widths. 043642 ...... 10.30 7 .50 030712 ...... 4.00 2 .95 008544 ...... 3.69 2 95.

1110 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. General Purpose White Bristle Brush Sets 030715 Fine Nylon Detail Rounds sponges come packaged in a nylon mesh bag- High-quality pure white hog bristle brushes (set of 4) ...... 6.29 4 .25 gie. Add wonderful texture to your watercolor that are excellent for oils, acrylics, and tempera 030716 Fine Nylon Hobby creations with these unique craft sponges. painting. Natural flagged tips, hand cupped to (set of 5) ...... 9.45 6 .50 043525 ...... 4.99 3 95. shape. These have good resiliency and keep 030718 Fine Rounds (set of 3) 5.24 3 .50 their shapes. Seamless nickel plated ferrules. 030719 Hobby and Craft Brushes Paint Cups / Palettes The set of 6 flats have medium-length handles (set of 10) ...... 9.45 6 .50 for better control. Width sizes are 1/8”, 3/16”, 030722 White Bristle Flats No-Spill Paint Cup and Brush Set (PK-3) 1/4”, 3/8”, 1/2”, and 1” (sizes 0, 2, 4, 8, 12, (set of 4) ...... 6.29 4 .25 A set of 10, color-coordinated no spill cups 18). The set of 6 rounds have standard-length 030723 White Bristle Rounds and stubby brushes, designed for young chil- handles and are in widths of 1/8”, 3/16”, 1/4”, (set of 4) ...... 6.29 4 .25 dren. 3½” high paint cups are 3-piece, having 5/16”, 3/8”, and 5/8” (sizes 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12). a colored inner safety lid to prevent spills and 008549 Set of 6 Flats . . . . 5.00 4 .50 Deluxe Sable 4-Brush Set hold brushes. Colors are red, yellow, blue, 008550 Set of 6 Rounds . . . . 3.29 2 .75 This set of small, round paintbrushes comes green, orange, purple, turquoise, white, black, with four brush sizes: #1, #3, #5 and #8. This and brown. A colored top cup seals in paint Set of 5 Bristle Brushes set is especially recommended for use with the at the end of the day, keeping it fresh ‘til next This set of hog bristle brushes is ideal for paint- How Great Thou Art programs, but are great time. Sturdy (7” long) brushes have colored ing in oils or acrylic. The set includes three flat for general painting needs as well. The back plastic handles that match colors of paint cups. brushes: sizes 2, 4, and 6; a round: size 6; and of the package features suggestions from Barry With a separate brush per cup, your youngster a fan: size 4. Stebbing on using and caring for your brushes. won’t end up with mixed-up paint colors or 021291 ...... 5.50 2 .95 ~ Rachel P. have water-splashing clean up between colors. 023493 ...... 7 .95 It’s like having a built-in mother’s helper! These Bristle Brush & Knife Set (9-12) are great for preschoolers or primary children! Like the above set of bristle brushes, these Paint Palette and Brush Assortment Package We recommend also purchasing the holding brushes are also ideal for acrylic or oil painting. Inludes a Paint Palette -our item number trays (below) to hold the cups upright while This set comes with four bristle brushes, two flat 008565, and an assortment of 10 paint brushes your youngster is working with them. Takes the brushes size 1 and 2, one round brush size 3, (5 flats and 5 rounds) -our item number 027406. “mess” out of the masterpiece! and one fan brush size 4. This set also comes PLTBRS ...... 7.17 3 .75 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. with one painting knife. ~ Alysia 008280 ...... 21.50 17 .75 032573 ...... 13.50 6 .95 Student Bristle Oil Painting Brushes This high-quality set of 6 brushes comes No-Spill Paint Cup Brush Assortment from two of the most popular sets from Jack The same no-spill, 3-piece paint cup as in the This brush assortment is perfect for young kids Richeson’s collections. It includes 3 flat brushes above description of item #008280 but with a or older students to use with any kind of paint. and 3 round brushes of various sizes and they translucent (instead of colored) lid. The set of 10 brushes features real wood handles are all long-handled. I am sure your aspiring art- CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. and come in a nice assortment of 5 flats (#3, #1, ist would love a set of these. ~ Phyllis 038548 ...... 1 25. #1/2, #1/4 and #0) and 5 rounds (#6, #5, #4, 038282 ...... 8.95 3 .95 #2, and #1). No-Spill Paint Cups 027406 ...... 4.72 3 .25 Watercolor Brushes (Set of 6) These inexpensive Fine, imitation red sable with natural tips hand paint cups are awesome ☼Acrylic Handle Brushes (5-AD) cupped to a sharp point. Excellent for fine water – and a must for anyone Get inspired to create a masterpiece with this color detail. Seamless nickel plated ferrules with young kids that set of 8 paintbrushes. Neon acrylic handles in with medium length handles. Set of 6 in sizes: like to paint! Each paint orange, yellow, green, and pink are tapered and #2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12. cup features a twist-off rounded for safety and comfort. These can be 008561 ...... 2.94 2 .75 cap, which contains a used with watercolors, oils or tempera paints. funneled area leading Each brush has a different style and size bristles ☼Watercolor Brushes (PK-AD) into the cup, and a flip- for a variety of strokes from detailed work to You want the brush to hold more water when up lid. When the cap broad backgrounds. This is a nice overall set for painting with watercolors versus other kinds of is screwed on and the beginners and intermediate artists. ~ Sara paints. This set of 12 contains 9 tapered and 3 lid is down, nothing leaks out of these puppies 051987 ...... 3.90 2 .95 flat brushes in a variety of sizes. Try different (yup, we tested ‘em)! Cups are clear plastic, and brushes for different effects like skies and shad- lids are solid-colored plastic. Additional features ☼Long Handled Poster Brushes (3-AD) ows. Each brush is made from soft, synthetic include: ridged “brush holders’ on top of lid, an It’s all about seeing your work with a little bristles, aluminum ferrules (the band that holds inner rim seal that prevents paint evaporation, distance. Long handles let you view the big the bristles to the handle) and short wooden and a suggested “fill line” on the cup. The inner picture. Set of 12 brushes has 6 flat-tipped and handles. Let your kids feel like real artists and try funnel area in the cup prevents paint from leak- 6 round-tipped in a variety of sizes. Natural the right brush for the right job. ~ Sara ing out if the cup is tipped over. Cups and lids wood handles feel good in your hand, while soft 051990 ...... 5.70 4 .75 are sturdy, durable plastic and should last for nylon bristles can be used with watercolors or years. Available as single cups (assorted color, acrylics. ~ Sara Sponges & Sponge Brushes no choice) and a set of 10. – Jess 051988 ...... 14.00 11 .50 009928 Single (assorted) . . . 1.13 0 75. Foam Poly Brush 4" (PK-AD) 009935 Set of 10 ...... 10.77 7 00. Dynasty Brush Sets 054596 ...... 0 .90 Includes black, white, brown, aqua, blue, Dynasty brushes are good quality paintbrushes, green, orange, yellow, red, and purple perfect for oil, acrylic, or tempera painting. Spouncer Stenciling Sponge - Large (1 3/4") With the exception of the Kid Dynasty set for (PK-AD) Neatness Jar Tray (PK-3) kids, they are generally designed for older users. 053042 ...... 2.29 2 .05 This is a sturdy, plastic, white tray with wells 030721 Kid Dynasty Short Handle for 6 no-spill paint cups. These will keep the Camel Hair Watercolor Set Watercolor Sponges Craft Sack cups steady and away from the edge of the (6 brushes) . . . . . 7.13 4 .75 This set includes a mix of natural and synthetic table when your youngster is working with the 030711 Craft (set of 5) . . . . 6.29 4 .25 sponges in a variety of sizes. The two disk- paint. Includes two indentations on each side 030713 Fine Detail (set of 4) 5.25 3 .50 shaped fine pore silk sponges, two synthetic for brushes. 030714 Fine Nylon (set of 10) 16.00 9 .95 hydrophilic sponges, and the two coarse sea 008292 ...... 8.75 4 75.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1111 Paint Palettes ☼Pink Soap Brush Cleaner (3-AD) Speedy Cut Printing Blocks (5-AD) Use for any paints, these heavy plastic circular Protect your investment and clean your paint- These carving blocks are cream colored and trays have 10 wells with a center mixing area brushes properly after every use. Pink Soap flexible for fast and easy cutting. ~ Phyllis and a snap-tight cover so you can keep paints cleans oil, acrylic and watercolor paints and 011183 2 .75” x 4 .5” . . . . 2.19 1 95. from drying out if you have to put aside the proj- conditions without a greasy feel. It contains 011184 4” x 5 .5” ...... 3.79 3 25. ect temporarily. We recommend having at least no chlorides, alkalis, phosphates, solvents or 011185 6 .75” x 11” . . . . 11.99 8 50. one per child; we keep several more on hand for alcohol. Power Wash removes dried paint and friends (seems like “normal” households don’t varnish from synthetic brushes. It is non-toxic Easy-to-Cut Linoleum Blocks (5-AD) keep a stock of art supplies) when they visit. with no harmful chemicals or odors. These linoleum blocks feature a surface that 008565 ...... 2.45 1 .50 025137 1 oz ...... 2.79 2 .50 is easily cut but still produces beautiful clean 025143 4 oz ...... 4.69 3 .95 edges for printing. These blocks also have a Plastic 8-Well Palette w/ Brush Recess (PK-6) 025144 Power Wash (Synthetic long shelf life, so they will stay soft and work- This sturdy white palette is perfect for small Brush Cleaner) . . . . 2.89 2 .50 able for a longer amount of time. kids, especially when they’re all sitting at the 001710 3” x 4” ...... 2.20 1 80. table together, sharing paint! The palette has ☼Ultimate Brush Cleaning Set (3-AD) 001711 4” x 6” ...... 3.70 2 95. two rows of circular wells, which can hold Good paintbrushes are an investment. One liquid paint or tempera cakes, which they are ounce each of Brush Shaper, Pink Soap and Foam Printing Plates (PK-AD) sized perfectly for. A long shallow brush recess Power Wash should be able to handle all of For your youngest block printers, these foam is positioned between the two rows of wells. your paintbrush dilemmas. Keep your brushes plates offer a unique opportunity to practice 045188 ...... 2.48 1 .85 clean and maintain their shape and you should their printing skills without the hazards of cut- have them to use through many children and ting into linoleum block or vinyl. Butter soft 8 Well Slant Tray art projects. foam plates require only the slightest pressure This sturdy plastic 4" x 12" paint tray features 025277 ...... 8.99 6 .95 to create a working impression, eliminating the eight wells to hold paint, and eight slanted, shal- need for sharp or pointed tools. You can lightly lower wells for mixing. Works great for mixing Kiss-Off sketch a pencil outline, then create your cut tempera colors, for watercolors, and more. My little laundry “secret” for getting stub- with the same pencil or an even blunter object. 025089 ...... 5.25 2 .95 born paint stains out of the clothes. But it also Cut into smaller pieces or use the whole sheet works on lipstick, make-up, grease, grass stains, for a full-page print. Disposable Paper Palette (3-AD) blood, oilpaint, food and “most impossible 052185 ☼6” x 9” 30-pack . . . 7.78 6 95. Avoid messy clean-ups with this handy pad stains”. Although nothing will remove every 007948 9” x 12” set of 12 . . . 5.60 4 95. of paper palettes. Each pad features 50 9" x stain, every time, I’ve never found anything 12" sheets of glossy coated paper perfect for better for those “toughies”. If my Wisk-and-a- Polyprint Printing Foam Plates (3-AD) use with almost any kind of paint. Simply toothbrush fail, I break out the Kiss- Off! Use this thin, 9” x 12” foam plate for block apply paint to the paper and go. Once you’re 008577 ...... 4.69 4 .25 printing. Simply scratch the desired design onto finished, simply tear off the page and throw it the foam using a stylus, pen, pencil, or crayon. away. Now you’re ready to start again with a Printmaking / Block Printing Then cover the entire surface with ink and trans- fresh palette. It’s just that simple! ~ Rachel P. fer your design on to paper, cardboard, poster 016527 ...... 6.10 3 .75 BLOCK PRINTING MATERIALS board or fabric. Reuse your design again and Ah, the joy of block printing...the carving of again simply by reapplying ink. Remove the Painting Clean-up & Accessories the block, the feel of the squishy ink, the roll peel-away backing to reveal an adhesive coating of the brayer, and the infinite number of copies that allows the plate to adhere to almost any flat Breathable Smart Smock (PK-2) you can print - even in different colors. No art surface. This feature keeps the plate from slip- This smock is long sleeved and the opening experience would be complete without a little ping while you create your design. ~ Rachel P. can be worn in the front or the back. It is cool, unit on block printing! Design your holiday 043653 ...... 3.49 2 95. breathable, lightweight and comfortable for greeting cards, plaster the world with your children to wear. It keeps the paint stains out, special message, or put your own rubber stamp Lino-Zip Safety Cutter Set (5-AD) but lets the air flow through. So, no more paint ideas to the block. Better than using potatoes, This cutting set comes with a comfort grip stains on the clothes. Washable. ~ Phyllis sponges, or clay to block print, as your designs handle. The heavy-duty locking chuck helps 009584 ...... 2.96 2 .50 will be permanent, storable, and reusable. prevent injuries. The Lino-Zip cutter assortment includes: #6 knife, #23 U shape wide line pull- ☼Brush Shaper - 1 oz . (PK-AD) Speedy Carve Printing Kit (5-AD) type cutter, #25 U shape large gouge pull-type Dip clean brushes into this clear liquid. Shape, Everything you need cutter, #21 V shape fine line pull-type cutter let dry and store. When you are ready to use to get started making and a #22 V shape medium line pull-type cut- the brush again, rinse it with water and you are your own, unique rub- ter. This safe pull-type cutter is great for crafts, ready to go. Help your brushes last longer by ber stamps is included in woodcarving, block carving and more. treating them well. 1 oz. this little kit. The pack- 011182 ...... 13.79 9 75. 025108 ...... 2.99 2 .50 age comes with one carv- ing tool with two inter- Block Printing Ink – 37cc (1 .3 oz) Clean-Up Survival Kit changeable blades, a ¼” Quality block printing ink in squeezable, Using all those arts and crafts supplies may thick 4”x 6” rubber print- resealable plastic tubes from Speedball. This ink result in a mess to clean up. Enter the Clean-Up ing block, a sheet of trac- can be used for monotypes, woodblock prints, Survival Kit! This kit includes a stick of Kiss ing paper to aid you in linotypes, and other printmaking techniques. Off (description below), a container of Masters transferring your design to Please note that these are not suitable for rubber Brush Cleaner & Preserver which removes wet the printing block, and a set of detailed instruc- stamping. These inks have a thick, full body & dry oil paint, water color, acrylics, alkyds, tions to guide you through every step of the pro- and provide beautiful, bold, opaque color with stains, goache, latex & enamel paints. This cess. Additional carving blocks are available in excellent laydown and transfer tack. Inks are not is specially formulated for synthetic & natural assorted sizes. Never again will you find your- fully “washable” but hard surfaces are clean- artist, craft & decorative paint brushes. Also self saying, “If only I could find a rubber stamp able with water (inks will stain fabrics). Water- included is a bar of spearment scented hand- that looks like…” When you make your own soluble, certified non-toxic, and gluten free. The soap that cleans and conditions. It is non-abra- stamps, the possibilities are endless! ~ Rachel P. colors are great and the tubes are compact, so sive & removes stains, acrylics, dyes, oil paint, 033739 Printing Kit . . . . . 12.99 9 .25 depending on the size of your project you may grease and more! - Phyllis 033637 3” x 4” Printing Block 3.29 2 .75 need more than one of each color. ~ Rachel D. 007455 ...... 8.49 6 .95 033678 4” x 6” Printing Block 5.49 4 .50

1112 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. EACH COLOR ...... 4.19 3 .50 Scratch-Art Gold & Silver Foil Paper 011160 Black 033634 Pewter This unique Scratch-Art paper allows young 011161 Blue 011169 Red artists to create dazzling metallic etchings as 011162 Brown 011170 Silver they scratch away the black coating to reveal 033369 Copper 011172 Violet bright gold or silver foil. This pack contains ten 011164 Gold 011173 White 8.5" x 11" sheets (five gold and five silver) and 011165 Green 011174 Yellow a wooden stylus. 011168 Orange 034065 ...... 8.70 6 75.

Block Printing Ink Set (3-AD) Scratch Art Multicolor Paper Set of six 37-cc tubes of block printing inks The black coating on this paper scratches away include yellow, red, blue, green, black, and to reveal a variegated pattern of solid rainbow white. Paint is water-based. colors underneath. Contains twelve 8.5" x 11" 001550 ...... 24.99 17 .50 sheets and a wooden stylus. 034070 ...... 9.20 7 25. ☼Speedball Super Value Block Printing Starter Kit (K-AD) Scratch-Art Pattern Paper Get started with block printing with this all-in- Add even more pizzazz to your Scratch-Art one economical kit. The kit contains a 4” x 5” projects with these neat sheets. Like all Scratch- lino block, lino handle, three cutters (# 1, # 2, Art products, you scratch away the black coating and # 5), 37cc WS block printing ink (black), Scratch Art / Etching to reveal what’s underneath. What’s underneath 4” soft pop-in brayer, foam tray for inking, and on these sheets are black and white optical pat- instruction booklet. ~ Lisa Scratch Magic Paper terns like little dots, squiggles, circles, etc., so 025270 ...... 25.99 17 .95 These Scratch Art products each contain four once you scratch off the design you want, it sheets of colorful paper, measuring 5.5” by creates the illusion of movement and dimension. Brayers (3-AD) 8.5” unless otherwise specified. Each set also This pack is great for making a variety of cool Choose a brayer size to fit your block. This is contains a wood drawing stylus and a stencil. projects. Included are twelve 8.5” x 11” sheets an economy hard rubber brayer with a “back EACH SET BELOW ...... 6.00 4 .95 (2 each of 6 different optical patterns) and one rest” to allow you to lay it down without getting 009544 Scratch Magic Rainbow Black scratching stick to sketch out your designs. ink on your surface. This set features black paper that scratches 022439 ...... 7.20 5 75. 001557 2” width ...... 13.25 6 .95 off to reveal a rainbow of colors. 001558 4” width ...... 16.25 8 .50 020143 Scratch & Sparkle Multicolor Scratch-Art Multicolor Board (3-AD) Contains paper that both sparkles and show- The popular Scratch-Art paper is also available cases a rainbow of different colors. in "board" format, which is similar in thickness 009543 Scratch Magic Combo 4-Pack to cardstock. The increased durability of the This combo set has one sheet from each of Scratch-Art board lends itself well to creating the above sets. cards, crafts, paper jewelry, and more. Each pack contains 8.5" x 11" sheets of scratchboard, Scratch Magic Scratch & Sparkle - Multicolor and many also include a wooden stylus. This set has ten 8.5" x 11" black coated sheets 034069 Multicolor Board . . . 23.90 18 .50 reveal a beautiful array of glittery colors when This bulk pack contains thirty 8.5" x 11" you scratch designs with the included wooden sheets of the variegated paper above, but stylus. Your pictures and designs will reflect no stylus. light and produce beautiful, sparkling prismatic 034062 Glitter Board . . . . . 9.90 7 75. Scratch Foam Stampers Group Pack (PK-AD) colors. ~ Phyllis Contains ten 8.5" x 11" sheets of shim- 049446 ...... 14.10 10 .95 030109 ...... 10.40 8 .25 mering, lightly colored Glitter Board and a stylus. Natureprint Paper Scratch Magic Deluxe Kit 034072 Scratchboard - Black 6.70 5 25. Melissa and I saw this at the NSSEA convention 16 assorted sheets of Rainbow White, Rainbow Contains eight sheets of black-coated white and thought it was a really unique, neat idea. Black, Scratch Lite, and Scratch and Sparkle scratchboard. This product produces beautiful, permanent papers, 2 wooden styli, 1 stencil, 3 frames, and 034426 Textured Scratchboard 12 pt . prints from any flat object. All you do is put an 2 hang strips. Black (10 sheets) . . . 10.80 8 50. image on top of the sun-sensitive blue paper, 009549 ...... 14.99 11 .55 The textured background of this paper gives leave it in direct sunlight for a little while, and your scratch art a little something extra - Voila!, an impression is made on the paper, Scratch & Sparkle Deluxe Kit tone and shading. Using a flat edge, you varying from white to various shades of blue. You can create 16 dazzling masterpieces can gently scrape away the black top coat- You can use the transparencies included in the with these multicolor and sparkling holographic ing to reveal the white paper underneath. kit, or any flat object - try leaves, stencils, and effects. There are 4 sheets each of multicolor, The grooves in the texture underneath will even photographic negatives (without ruining glitzy gold, shimmering silver and brilliant blue retain varying amounts of the black coat- them). The photographic-like image requires and over 30 shapes in a stencil to make design- ing depending on how hard you scrape the no inks, presses, photo equipment or chemicals. ing fun and easy. There are also 3 fun easel surface area, allowing you to use different Exposure time required is two to three minutes; frames to show off your best works. Phyllis tones and experiment with shading. Two 8 then develop in tapwater in seconds. It’s fast, 027689 ...... 14.99 11 .55 ½” x 11” sheets are included of each of the safe, and neat! ~ Stephanie following five different textures: linen, dia- 008774 Paper Group Fun Kit 10.00 8 .95 Scratch Art Paper in Solid Colors mond, pebble, canvas, and stipple. Includes 80 pieces of 3” x 4.5” sun-sensitive The original Scratch-Art paper, these 8.5" x paper, 35 different transparency images, 11" sheets feature a black coating over one Scratch Magic Sketchpad instructions, and a frame to hold work-in- solid color. Each package contains six colors This top spiral bound sketchpad houses 12 progress or the finished product. of paper, including yellow, blue, green, pink, sheets of scratch magic paper: 6 sheets of sil- 008772 Paper - 15 sheets red, and white. The package of twelve sheets ver holographic and 6 rainbow sheets. It also (5 5”. x 7 .5”) . . . . . 5.20 4 .95 includes a wooden stylus, but the bulk pack of comes with a stencil holding over 25 fun shapes 008773 Paper - 30 sheets sixty sheets does not. and a wooden drawing stylus. (5 5”. x 7 .5”) . . . . . 9.30 8 .50 027693 10 each color . . . . 25.10 19 .50 020144 ...... 7.99 6 50. 027694 2 each color . . . . . 6.30 4 .95 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1113 Scratch Magic Doodle and sizes, with half of each set consisting of Clay / Modeling Compounds This 5.5" square pad features eight pages Rainbow Black stickers and half Scratch & each of silver holographic and rainbow scratch Sparkle stickers. Each kit also contains a wood Sculpey art paper. The book is spiral bound with and drawing stylus, instructions, and a fun facts includes a wooden drawing stylus. guide. Just scratch, peel and stick for hours of SCULPEY (K-AD) 020134 ...... 5.99 4 .95 decorating fun! ~ Lisa We have tried all different clays for sculpting EACH KIT (exc noted) . . . . . 6.00 4 .95 at home (i.e. without a kiln to fire them!) and Scratch Magic Notes 021652 Arctic Animal we’ve settled on Sculpey. A creative way to leave colorful notes for 021657 Outer Space ¾¾ It’s easy to work with anyone. Just scratch your note into the black 021668 Rainforest ...... 4.99 3 .95 ¾¾ It keeps for a long time surface to leave a rainbow colored message. 021674 Sea Life ...... 5.00 3 .95 ¾¾ It fires in the oven to a durable, perma- The note sheets are 3.5" x 3.5", and come in a nent hardness in less than 20 minutes, either a package of 10 or a package of 125 each without shrinking with a wooden stylus. Great to use at home or ¾¾ It accepts acrylic paint or can be covered the office. with clear Sculpey Glaze. 020141 125-Sheet Set . . . . 7.99 6 .50 ¾¾ You can use over armatures or combine 020140 (Mini) 10-Sheet Set . . . 1 .50 with other materials such as paper, plas- tic, metal cloth, wood & glass Scratch & Trade Friendship Cards & Album ¾¾ Once baked, it can be carved, sawed, or Set (K-5) milled Create unique designs, fun messages, beauti- ¾¾ You can also add to it after baking by ful pictures and more on this set of 14 rainbow simply roughing up the surface, pressing black scratch art trading cards, then trade them on additional Sculpey, and re-baking. with friends or display them in your album. The It’s truly a versatile material! We’ve used small 6”x 6” album features 14 colorful pages other oven-bake clays, and they just don’t stay with diagonal slits for holding trading cards, a together as well as Sculpey does. You do have wooden stylus, 43 stickers, and a pocket to hold Scratch-Art Wooden Sticks to make sure pieces are not just set on one un-styled trading cards. Several different sizes of wooden styli are another, but blended together as they ought 022403 ...... 7.99 6 .50 also available to create slightly different etching to be in sculpting. Otherwise, they may not effects. adhere well in the baking process. Another plus ☼Scratchin’ Shapes Group Packs (PK-AD) 034066 Heavy Duty Wood Sticks is that Sculpey is white, not gray, tan, green or Make a memory game or just be crafty with (25pk) ...... 3.80 2 .95 sand-colored, so you can add paint with beauti- these sets of scratch board shapes. Reveal Sticks measure about 5.5" long, are about ful results. We usually top the acrylic with a a rainbow of colors underneath the easily- 0.25" in diameter and feature a pointed end, clear Sculpey glaze finish as well. removed, waxy black surface. Four inch shapes similar to a sharpened pencil. 051772 1 lb, white . . . . . 7.99 5 95. can be made into name tags or fun labels. Use 034067 Jumbo Wood Sticks (12pk) 012912 1 .75 lb . white . . . 12.64 8 75. the outer shape as a photo frame for the fridge...... 3.00 2 .50 017697 1 .75 lb Terra Cotta 12.64 8 75. So easy to keep in the car too! I used an unbent Chunkier sticks are 3.5" long and 5/16" in 036972 3 .75 lb . white . . . . 26.32 19 .95 paperclip to write on mine, but a fingernail or diameter, similar to size and shape of a 012913 8 lb . white . . . . 52.64 37 .95 wood stylus would also do the trick. A pack of crayon. 25 is a good idea since kids (not just little ones 034071 Wood Sticks (25pk) . . 2.50 2 .25 Super Sculpey 1 lb . – Pink/Beige either) will love to go through these Melissa & These slender sticks are 4.5" in length and For artists who are looking to make sculptures Doug favorites. ~ Sara are identical to the styli which come with of people. Super Sculpey has a ceramic-like 050658 Nature ...... 10.70 8 .25 each pack of Scratch-Art paper. feel and captures the appearance of real skin Include a fish, butterfly, dragonfly, leaf and when baked. Clay stays soft until baked but is flower Scratch-Art Scratch Tool Set firm enough that it will hold fine details. ~ Enh 049445 Geometric . . . . . 10.70 8 .25 Now artists can own the complete collection 039511 ...... 14.74 9 95. Include a square, rectangle, triangle, circle of Scratch-Art scratch knives in one easy-to- and oval. use set. Includes an ergonomically-designed, Sculpey Bake Shop Clay Variety Pack (3-AD) plastic penholder with seven interchangeable ☼ If you are going to try Sculpey clay for the first Scratch Magic Stickers scratch knives. The triangular shape of the knife time, this kit has all the colors you will need to Now you can experience the fun of scratch holder provides increased control and better make pretty much anything you can dream up. art on a smaller scale. Design your own stick- grip. The penholder is 5 3/4" long. You get larger blocks of black and white, three ers in all shapes and sizes! Like the paper, just 020149 ...... 8.30 6 .50 colors that could be considered flesh tones, scratch off the coated surface to create stickers and seven bright shades. Use the colors as with your own dazzling designs. Travelin’ Fashion Dress-Up Sticker Sets (PK- they are or mix them 020147 Mini Pack (3 stickers) 1 .50 AD) for custom effects. Includes 3 jumbo stickers - a heart, a star, These sets combine the fun of Scratch-art and Like other Sculpey and a flower. Stylus included. paper dolls all in one! Create your own style clays, these need to 027690 Bugs & Critters . . . 4.99 3 .95 with unique tops, bottoms, and accessories be baked to harden 20 stickers including 10 Scratch & Sparkle you have a hand in designing. Sets include 35 and the colors stay and 10 Rainbow Black. Stylus included. Scratch and Sparkle dress-up stickers (reposi- true through bak- 027691 Fairy Fantasy . . . . 6.00 4 .95 tionable), 2 dress-up models, a travel scene, 2 ing. It is easy to use, 20 stickers including 10 Scratch & Sparkle postcards, and a wooden stylus. -Enh but requires some and 10 Rainbow Black. Stylus included. EACH SET (exc noted) . . . . . 6.00 4 .95 kneading before it is 036905 Animal Friends . . . 4.99 3 .95 021683 England workable. The mod- 20 stickers including 10 Scratch & Sparkle 021684 France eling tool that comes and 10 Rainbow Black. Stylus included. 021687 Italy with this set is rather like a butter knife only 021695 USA ...... 4.99 3 .95 sharper and smoother. It would be a good idea Scratch Art: Draw & Learn Stickers to give smaller children an actual plastic butter Now you can apply your best Scratch Magic Scratch Magic Travelin’ Scratchin’ Fashion knife to use on their creations. Lots of ideas for techniques to stickers! These kits each contain Deluxe Kit (PK-AD) projects are included. Non-toxic. ~ Sara 20 Draw & Learn stickers in assorted shapes 024910 ...... 16.00 12 .50 036971 ...... 10.30 7 25. 1114 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Sculpey III (K-AD) Sculpey UltraLight Clay (1-AD) 004113 1 lb . Assortment . . . 17.90 12 .50 Sculpey III bakes to a slightly harder finish than This easy-to-handle clay is extremely light- Package includes eight 2-oz. bars of white, Sculpey, and has the added dimension of color weight (it’ll even float after baking!) and is a black, beige, red, yellow, green, blue, and (although it is also availble in white). Therefore great starting clay for beginners. The clay turns orange. while it doesn’t give you the freedom of a hard when baked, so it won’t crack or break, 022725 6-oz . Pinwheel . . . . 9.06 6 50. paintbrush or the economy of Sculpey, colored but when rolled thin it remains flexible. If Includes six 1-oz. bars of Sculpey Super Sculpey III is useful for creating more detailed you’re a fan of the original Sculpey, give this Flex: red, yellow, blue, black, white, and sculptures where painting each part may be dif- a try. It’s just like the original but even more green. A sculpting tool is also included. ficult. This is also the clay of choice for creating versatile! ~ Enh jewelry and miniatures. We’ve not used Fimo 036534 10 .3 oz . pack . . . . 11.58 7 .95 Sculpey Glaze (1-AD) . . . . 3.80 2 95. clay, which costs quite a bit more, but the ad Apply to baked Sculpey for glossy finish. copy sounds just like Sculpey III. Available in a ☼Sculpey Pluffy Clay Variety Packs (PK-AD) Intensifies color. 1 oz. 30-color sampler, in 20-color packs, or white. Pluffy clay is an extremely lightweight, fluffy 012916 Satin finish Each pack contains 10 different colors, and clay that can be used in one of two ways. It 004498 Shiny glaze - more glossy finish there are 2 oz. blocks of each color. never dries out, so it can be reused again and EACH 10-COLOR PACK . . . . 18.94 13 .95 again for continuous modeling and play, or Liquid Sculpey (1-AD) 036245 Bright Ideas (10 colors) the finished project can be baked and set to a Here's a unique item - with this liquid Sculpey, White, lime, hot pink, atomic orange, tur- hard finish. The colors of the clay are vibrant you can transfer images from photographs, quoise, French blue, purple, lemon, violet, in themselves, but they can also be paired with colored prints, and colored pencil onto the red hot red. 2 oz. of each color. other coloring agents such as acrylic paints and Sculpey for window clings, suncatchers, or to 036246 Classic Collection (10 colors) markers. Each variety pack contains eight 1 oz. decorate other clay items. You brush the liquid White, red, black, beige, chocolate, emer- bars of clay and a modeling tool. Sculpey onto the image and bake in the oven ald, blue, purple, yellow, just orange. EACH VARIETY PACK . . . . 11.36 7 .95 for about fifteen minutes. Then you peel off the Includes 2 oz. of each color. 036973 Pastel paper, and the image has been transferred to the 036429 Naturals (10 colors) Gray, beige, orange, yellow, pink, purple, now-hardened Sculpey. For color, try adding Vanilla crème, pottery, string bean, hazel- and white non-toxic oil paints to the Sculpey. Tips and nut, granny smith, stonewash, just orange, 036974 Primary instructions booklet included. ~ Steph tomato red, elephant gray, sunset. Includes Green, blue, yellow, red, black, brown, 022718 2-oz ...... 8.42 5 95. 2 oz. of each color. and white 022719 8-oz . refill . . . . . 13.68 9 50. 036525 Pearl & Pastel (10 colors) 036976 Tropical 031390 Booklet ...... FREE Gold, vanilla crème, pearl, ballerina (pink), Yellow, orange, purple, lime green, aqua, This wonderful little booklet tells you every- pink pearl, spring lilac, blue pearl, pale pis- hot pink, and white thing you need to know about using Liquid tachio, silver, and sunshine. 2 oz. of each Sculpey and provides ideas as well. color. Glow-in-the-Dark Sculpey (1-AD) 012915 Sampler Pack . . . . 27.36 18 .95 I just love glow-in-the-dark products! I remem- Sculpey Kits Contains 1-oz. cubes of 30 different colors, ber as a kid we use to 'light up' our glow-in-the- including brights and metallics. dark toys under our lamps before bed and then Pet Pals Shape & Bake Clay Set (1+) 036531 White (1 lb .) . . . . 17.12 11 .50 read or play cards under our covers with them This Shape & Bake One full pound of white Sculpey III clay. for light so mom and dad wouldn't see our ceil- Clay Set includes Sculpey III bakes to a slightly harder finish ing lights on. You will receive 6 - 1 oz. blocks simple, step-by-step than the original Sculpey. ~ Enh of Sculpey-4 glow-in-the-dark colors of green, instructions and six (1 orange, cream and aqua, plus a black and a oz.) bars of Sculpey III ☼Premo! Sampler Packs (PK-AD) white of Sculpey III. You also receive step-by- to create your favorite Are you a fan of Sculpey clay? I sure am! The step diagrams for 4 projects. So shape it, bake play pets! Clay colors vibrant colors stay true after you bake it in the it, expose it to light, and watch it glow! ~ Phyllis are red, yellow, blue, oven. You can stamp it or sculpt it; it is a lot of 031886 ...... 11.26 7 .95 black, white, and fun to play with. Premo is a line from Sculpey green. Also includes that is soft enough to be easy to blend, but firm Sculpey Amazing Eraser Clay (1-AD) a sculpting tool and craft wire to make a dog, enough to hold fine detail. It retains flexibility I was walking through the warehouse when I cat, turtle, and more. ~ Anh after you bake it and is very durable. It won’t noticed this on the shelf. Noticed? This product CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. crack if you drop it on a hard surface for exam- jumped out at me. I was so excited when I real- 036240 ...... 8.42 5 95. ple. Use Premo for jewelry making or anything ized Rainbow had decided to sell this. My initial that will get handled on a regular basis. This clay reaction was, “My siblings are going to love Sculpey Eraser Maker Activity Set (1-7) can take it. Use it for kids’ projects and let them this!” But not just them...me too! Imagine a set Kids love this kit because not only can they handle their creations without worrying about it of six 1 oz. brightly colored Sculpey clay blocks: create fun shapes and figures, they can actually breaking easily. The fabulous colors are densely pineapple, orange, lime, blueberry, bubblegum use their creations as erasers! Whether used in saturated and come in 1-oz. bars. The product and purple. You can mold and form this clay school, for fun, or as gifts to friends, the color- goes pretty far and stores well. Try it once and into any shape, then bake it and.... voila! You ful, functional erasers add a touch of enjoyment you will likely become a fan too. ~ Sara just designed your own eraser. You can make to any day. The set includes eight 1 oz. bars 051773 Sampler Pack 24 pc . 24.99 17 .95 an eraser to go on the end of your pencil or a of Sculpey Amazing Eraser Clay, enough to Contains white, pearl, translucent (nice stand alone eraser to rub out those unwanted make approximately 14 erasers. Also included added to white,) ecru, yellows, greens, pencil marks. The set comes with a sculpting is a plastic needle tool, 2 paperclips, 2 craft orange, pomegranate, purple, turquoise, tool, roller, step by step cooking directions and wires, 2 pencils, and step-by-step instructions 3 rich pearl shades, antique gold, copper, photo ideas for some cool erasers. - Genevieve to take kids from simple shapes to finished bronze, brown, gray, silver and black. 014684 ...... 9.06 6 .50 projects. Directions for making the creatures 051774 Classics 6pc ...... 8.49 5 .95 are very easy to follow, with pictures of the White, yellow, green, red, navy and black. Sculpey Bake & Bend (1-AD) different pieces showing the shapes and actual 051775 Metallics 6pc . . . . . 8.49 5 .95 You guessed it. This clay remains rubbery and sizes, so you can fashion your own, stick them Three shades of gold plus bronze, silver and flexible even after baking! Now kids can make it, together, then bake it - and it turns out looking copper. bake it, and play with it. Don’t worry about hurt- pretty much just like the one in the picture! - 051776 Pearls 6pc ...... 8.49 5 .95 ing it, either; you can drop it, throw it, even run Stephanie Features luminous shades of white, magen- over it with the car in the driveway. Available in CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. ta, purple, green, peacock (teal) and blue. a 1-lb. and 6-oz. size with assorted colors. 039498 ...... 13.68 9 50.

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1115 Sculpey E-Z Release Push Molds (PK-AD) Modeling Clay Air Hardening Clay - White (PK-AD) These new products from Sculpey make it easy For use with Hands-On Sculpting or your Do you like to sculpt but don’t have a kiln? for you to make perfect people and animals. Each art program. A very pliable clay that holds its If so, this air hardening clay is perfect for you! themed mold makes 4-7 different things. The shape but does not dry out. Use over and over Clay is white, non toxic and comes ready to use unique Sculpey mold trays allow you to easily again. Colors can be blended to mix. 1 lb. right out of the package. All you need to do is remove the clay out of the mold without ruining assortment has 4 oz. each of red, yellow, blue dampen your hands, knead small portions at a its shape. Simply push clay into the mold, flex the and green clay. The 5 lb. pack has 1 lb. each of time, and begin to construct your masterpiece. tray, and release. Perfect sculptures every time. red, yellow, blue, green, and orange. If you’re You can use armatures, sculpting supplies and 018560 Family Time . . . . . 8.26 5 .95 buying clay for more than one child (or if they’re supports if you wish. Let your finished sculpture Makes a mother, father, girl and boy. reluctant to “reuse” their creations), the 5 lb. air dry for at least 24 hours and the clay will 027308 Sea Life ...... 8.26 5 .95 pack is a good value. fully harden (minimal shrinkage will occur). Makes a dolphin, whale, seahorse, and fish. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. When all is finished make sure to consider 019936 1 lb . assortment . . . 3.22 2 .75 painting or sealing it with a permanent paint. Sculpey Flexible Push Mold (PK-AD) 020304 5 lb . assortment . . . 15.47 12 .50 We offer a 1.1lb and a 2.2lb package. ~ Tasha EACH MOLD ...... 8.49 5 .95 029768 1 .1 lb Package . . . . 4.70 3 25. 051777 Letters & Numbers Permoplast Modeling Clay (K-AD) 029769 2 .2 lb Package . . . . 8.38 5 50. 051778 Flowers & Leaves Use your creative energy to roll it, shape it, and display it. Permoplast Modeling Clay Marblex Self-Hardening Clay (2-AD) Modeling Clay comes in 1lb packages and is non-toxic. Clay Five pounds of non-toxic, grey Marblex clay is non-hardening allowing for the creation of will have your imagination running wild at the Van Aken Plastelene endless projects whether for school or just for task of deciding what to create. Whether it’s This oil-based modeling compound is known fun. The assorted colors package contains four constructing a pyramid for school or molding a for its smooth consistency and brilliant color colors: blue, green, yellow, and red. ~ Tasha bowl for Mom to display, the options seem end- range. It is self-adhering, non-toxic, never EACH ITEM ...... 4.99 4 .79 less. Clay is self-hardening removing the hassle hardens, remains pliable and can be used over 043445 1 lb . Assorted Colors of using a kiln and can be painted after being and over. It is easily molded by hand or with 043446 1 lb . Cream air-dried. Keep clay moist by wrapping it in a tools and can even be melted and poured into a damp cloth or sealing it in an airtight bag when mold! For use by sculptors, model makers, clay Air-Dry Clay not in use. ~ Tasha animators, and artists of all ages. Assortment 043444 Grey, 5 lb ...... 13.49 12 .95 is a 1-lb. pack with ¼-lb. blocks of each color. Magic Mud (PK+) EACH ASSORTMENT . . . . 3.79 3 .60 Wait, wait, Moms - keep reading! Magic Mud Sculpt It! Air-Hardening Sculpting Material 008433 Variety is technically a clay - and a terrific compound No more dealing with messy clay! This little Ultra blue, yellow, red, green with just about everything you'd want out of a re-sealable plastic tub comes with two pounds 008434 Hot clay. It's all-natural, made from a mix of finely of versatile, non-toxic, white sculpting material Magenta, red, orange, yellow ground igneous and metamorphic rocks and that you can sculpt, mold, or shape and then let 008435 Cool water, and thus is conveniently non-toxic. It's air dry overnight. Once dry, it has a ceramic- Green, turquoise, ultra blue, violet immediately soft and pliable to the touch - no hard, durable finish that can be painted, var- 008436 Neutral (White, ivory, black, gray frustrating squeezing and warming, trying to nished, sanded, or drilled. As an added plus, 008447 Earth make that hard lump of clay soft and workable. this sculpting material resists crumbling and Flesh, terra cotta, brown, dark green Magic Mud is a subtle, earthy tan color that won’t stain clothing. Great for making jewelry, 008448 Sweetheart won't stain hands and clothes, and the residue figurines, or sculptures with either detailed or yellow, pink, blue, green left on hands from working with the clay washes smooth surface finishes. Please note that you off easily with water or baby wipes. To top it must be careful to store unused portions back EZ Shape Modeling Clay off, it will air-dry to a nice, hard finish, or it can in the air-tight container, as it will dry out if This pigmented, wax-based modeling clay has be fired, for an extra-durable finish. When dry, left uncovered. We’ve tested it and give it two a smooth consistency and a bright range of col- it can be painted with a variety of paint types. thumbs because it dries very durably and looks ors. It is also self-adhering and non-toxic. Each I can't tell you that it won't dry out if you leave great! Get ready for the ultimate sculpting expe- pack contains 3 ounces of 5 different colors, the whole lump sitting… but it can be reconsti- rience without the mess. – elise unless otherwise noted. Although this model- tuted by working water back into it. This clay 036743 White (bucket) . . . 16.14 9 50. ing clay is from Sculpey (the oven-bake clay lends itself well to art projects, early childhood 029771 6-Color Set . . . . . 15.63 9 50. people), this modeling clay is not bakeable and play, science projects, games that use clay, or Includes six small tubs of Sculpt-It in red, will not harden with exposure to air. ~ Phyllis just for fun. Just the soft, relaxing, feel of it… green, blue, yellow, violet and white. EACH 5-COLOR PACK . . . . . 3.50 2 .75 almost as fun as playing in real mud - just don't Colored clay has all the terrific air-harden- 008504 Bright tell them it's clay. 3 lb. container.~ Jess ing properties of white Sculpt-It, and blends Orange, green, yellow, pink, purple. 029954 ...... 14.95 13 .95 easily to create even more colors. 008505 Cool Green, light green, light blue, blue, magenta. Das Air Hardening Modeling Clay (PK-AD) Crayola Model Magic Air Dry Clay White 4 oz . 008507 Neutral This is a natural modeling clay that air dries to 054619 ...... 4.35 4 25. Black, gray, white, beige, brown. rock-hard density. It needs no baking, is break 008508 Primary resistant, and can be painted or varnished (you ☼Makin’s Clay (PK-AD) Green, blue, red, white, yellow. can use acrylics and/or Sculpey glaze). It’s the Polymer clay is fairly easy for just about any- EACH 8-COLOR PACK . . . . . 2.10 1 .75 perfect consistency for molding and isn’t very one to work with and can be baked to a nice 016596 Bright - 8 colors, 5 .2 oz . messy so it’s perfect for all kinds of projects. hard finish, but it was that baking step in our White, yellow, orange, pink, purple, light Available in 1.1 and 2.2 lb packages and comes house that could be a pain. With a family of 9 green, blue, dark green. in terra cotta (reddish natural color) or white. and sisters that like to bake, finding oven time 016620 Classic - 8 colors, 5 .2 oz . 013248 Terra Cotta 1 .1 lb . . . 6.95 4 .50 could be difficult. Then there’s the smell of Black, green, yellow, orange, red, purple, 013268 Terra Cotta 2 .2 lb . . 11.55 7 .50 baking (or burnt?) clay… With Makin’s Clay, blue, white. 019937 White 1 .1 lb . . . . . 6.95 4 .50 you can avoid the whole baking step, because – 027300 20-Color Sampler . . . 3.02 2 .50 013424 White 2 .2 lb . . . . 11.55 7 .50 surprise! – it’s air dry. You can sculpt it, roll it, Contains 13 oz. of clay in 20 bright colors. shape it, texture it, then leave it… and it dries to 036953 52-Piece Variety Pack 6.68 4 .95 a nice hard finish with no shrinkage, no hassle, Contains 3 oz. each of 52 colors. no oven timers, and just a little bit of a plastic- y odor. Compared to Sculpey, it does feel a

1116 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. little greasier when you work with it, but it also 047193 Pottery Pals ☼Clay Softener (9-AD) seems more pliable right out of the package. It Includes 100g of Pottery ClayZee, paints, a If your kids are having a difficult time kneading comes white or colored and can be painted or mini rolling pin, two strings, a paint brush, a clay, especially polymer clay, add a bit of this finished when dry. It’s also water-based and mold, modeling tools, a resealable bag, and softener to speed up the process. Use this prod- non-toxic. Whether you have young sculptors instructions on how to make a bunny bell. uct sparingly as a little goes a long way. You can in your home or it’s a hassle to find time to bake EACH REFILL ...... 9.99 8 .50 also remove fingerprints from your sculptures those clay sculptures, Makin’s Clay is a nice 047195 Cork before you bake them with this. ~ Sara alternative to try. Available in 4.2 oz. packages 047196 Pottery 036951 ...... 5.26 3 75. of white or themed colors. – Jess 047197 Rock EACH PACK ...... 5.99 5 .75 047198 Stone 037959 Earth Tones 047199 Wood 037973 Multi Colors 037986 Natural (off-white) ClayZee Eraser Clay (1-AD) 037988 White Create your own stylish and colorful erasers with this eraser clay kit. The kit includes 12 colors of eraser clay (9 grams of each), 3 molds (cupcake, car, and bear), 3 pencil holders, glue, decorations (googly eyes and rhinestones), a roller tool, 2 other sculpting tools, the eraser maker microwaveable container and picture instructions. Simply fill the molds with the colors you desire or make your own imagina- ☼Modeling Dough & Clay Body Parts tive sculptures, then microwave and you have Accessories (PK-AD) a custom eraser to decorate and use. A refill Let your kids add these silly parts to their clay pack of clay is also available which contains 12 creations and play away. Funny little add-ons refill colors (9g each) and 3 different sculpting like red shoes, a cowboy hat, alien antennae, tools. ~ Megan googly-eyes, arms and ears will add loads of 047191 Eraser Tops Kit . . . 17.99 15 .25 personality to their dough-buddies. Bright colors ClayZee Specialty Clays (1-AD) 047194 Refill Kit ...... 11.99 10 .25 in sturdy plastic can be washed and used over When we first saw ClayZee, we thought it was and over. Parts have a peg to stick into the clay. innovative. When we tried it out, we were won Some parts are small and are not appropriate for over by its texture, its soft state right out of the Modeling & Molding Tools very small children. ~ Sara package, and the impressive-looking results of 051989 ...... 5.00 4 25. our projects! One of the coolest clays we’ve Modeling Tools seen, each type of ClayZee air-dry clay is for- You can use your hands for the basic shaping, Pottery Tool Kit (5-AD) mulated to resemble a natural material, includ- but it’s easier to do detail work with modeling This quality 8-piece pottery beginner’s tool ing rock, wood, stone, pottery and cork. They tools. This 7-tool set will add enjoyment and kit contains all the accessories you need to get all start out soft and malleable, drying - without refinement to your sculpting. started making your very own pottery and clay cracking - into a nice hard finish (except for 020207 ...... 3.49 2 .75 sculptures. The kit comes packaged in a com- cork, which dries to a spongy texture). When partmentalized reusable plastic bag, and con- your project is dry, you can paint it or leave it ☼Firefly Modeling Tools (3-AD) tains a boxwood potter’s rib, a boxwood mod- “natural,” whichever suits your artistic vision. This set of four double-ended modeling tools eling tool, a ribbon tool, a synthetic sponge, The possibilities seem endless – you can cre- are easy to hold and can be used with a variety a needle tool, a loop tool, a metal scraper, ate your own realistic looking “fossils,” sculpt of different clays. Three of the tool ends feature and a wire clay cutter. All tools are made of items that look like they’ve been carved out of a variety of different shapes and thicknesses sturdy wood and/or metal (except the sponge, of rock, and mold your own super-lightweight cork designed for making small holes, texturing, course!) Modeling clay and potter’s wheel are signs! Inexpensive and realistic, I can see using smoothing, blending, cutting, and much more, not included. ~ Rachel P. this clay for dioramas, displays, art projects and and the fourth tool is a clay roller. 003101 ...... 12.95 6 75. so much more. 036956 ...... 3.18 2 .50 We offer several ClayZee activity kits, which Other Sculpting / Modeling Materials include supplies and instructions for one spe- Boxwood Clay Modeling Tools cific clay project, and refills which provide 5 We’ve heard your cry for better-quality, Modeling Beeswax (PK-AD) ½” x 3 3/8” x ¾” blocks of the clay. Tools and wooden modeling tools! For the more serious 054222 Set of 12 colors . . . 22.10 20 .95 molds from the activity kits can be reused, so if sculptor. 054223 Set of 6 colors . . . . 15 .90 you really like making fossils, just add a Rock 001551 Set of 10 ...... 18.25 9 .25 ClayZee refill for more dino claws! The results Deltasand® Lightweight are so unique, if you try one type, you’ll prob- Clay Gun Do you love modeling castles on the beach ably want to try another. – Jess Put some spin on your Sculpey or other clay but get tired of the crumbling as the sand dries EACH ACTIVITY KIT . . . . . 14.99 12 .50 with this clay gun. Extrudes clay through disks out? Maybe you don’t even have a convenient 047190 Cork Board Kit without tearing, allowing you to create lots of beach close by – or not one you’d want to visit Includes 160g of Cork ClayZee, string, mini interesting textures like hair, rope, brick, flow- in December anyway! This sand is great for both rolling pin, mini modeling tools, a reseal- ers, etc. Comes with 19 different disks. serious art projects or just for fun. The sand is able bag, glue, glitter glue, two plastic CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. very lightweight (60% lighter than Moon Sand) molds, paints, paint brush and illustrated 003409 ...... 12.76 10 .95 and has a moist consistency that never dries instructions for creating a decorative apple- out. It sticks together very easily so you can shaped cork message board. Clay Roller (1-AD) create very detailed sculptures, and clean up is 047192 Fossils Rock! Roller is perfect for rolling out clay into a flat, a breeze as it does not stain or stick. Deltasand Includes 200g of Rock ClayZee, three paints, even surface. It has a metal handle that supports comes in a variety of colors and is packaged in a sponge, string, paint brush, fossil molds, a 3 ½” wide wooden roller; sturdily built. 2-lb bags. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. modeling tools, a resealable bag and illus- 046657 ...... 3.39 3 .25 EACH PACKAGE ...... 19.99 15 .75 trated instructions to make dinosaur claws, 038742 White dinosaur claw fossils, a fossil of a dinosaur Clay Roller Kit (PK-AD) 038730 Pink body, and a fossil of a triceratops head. 053958 ...... 26.00 24 .95 038734 Purple

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1117 Bubber Sculpting Compound (PK-AD) 010370 Jr . Castle Set . . . . 24.95 20 .95 ☼Make It: Fun Project Bricks Set (5-AD) Fun to play with, fun to say! The makers Contains 2½ lbs. of white Moon Sand, a Have you always dreamt of building your own of Moon Sand now bring you a sculpting and 10.5” x 10.5” plastic laptop tray, and an coliseum? A castle built to your exact specifi- modeling compound so light, airy, and smooth 8-piece blue castle mold set (see contents cations and imagination? The possibilities are you won’t want to let go! At the microscopic listed below). endless with this open-ended quality build- level, Bubber is made up of hollow beads, so it CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. ing set. Each box contains 300 pre-painted feels as light as Styrofoam project bricks. The bricks measure air. However, Deltasand / Moon Sand Tools & Accessories approximately 1 3/8” x 3/4” x 5/8” and can be it sticks together Looking for some tools and molds to use with cut, glued, painted, etc. for any unique con- incredibly well, your Deltasand or Moonsand? Here’s what we struction. Need cylinders? No problem, simply and like Moon have to offer. roll the brick until it is the desired shape. You Sand, it never CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. can use hot glue, white glue or toothpicks to dries out, so you 038719 Brickmaker . . . . . 6.00 4 .95 bond the bricks in your structure. A sheet is don’t have to Press out bricks of different shapes and sizes included in the sets with building tips, uses, worry if it didn’t with this brick template. The 6” x 3” x ½” and suggestions. The boxes contains pictures of get packed up brickmaker features handles on both sides several different structures to inspire you and get after play. It’s and makes 3 rectangle, 2 square, 1 triangle, you creating! ~ Megan always soft and 1 circle, 2 arched, 1 semicircle, and 1 1CHOKING HAZARD (3). Not <3yrs. responsive to smaller rectangle bricks. 053412 Red/Brown . . . . . 22.99 21 .95 the touch, so 038720 Castle Molds . . . . . 7.99 6 .50 048198 Tan ...... 27.50 21 .95 little impatient Need some help with your castle details? 053413 White ...... 22.99 21 .95 hands don’t This set of 8 plastic pieces includes two have to wait for it to warm up either. My knives plus molds for creating cones, stair- Wikki Stix favorite feature is that it holds its shape so you cases, turrets, walls and columns. can sculpt it very easily with modeling tools, 038733 Playbox ...... 20.00 17 .50 Wikki Stix or press items into it and you’ll always get nice Contain your Deltasand or Moon Sand mess Wikki Stix are pieces of wick that are coated clean lines. I watched a gentleman sculpting with this handy plastic playbox. The play- with wax for a safe, bendable, shapable toy that with Bubber at a trade show and it was amaz- box measures 17” x 17” x 3”. can be taken anywhere, and won’t break unless ing. He had a rounded knife (almost like a 038740 Spoonknife ...... 0 .95 you cut it. Wikki Stix will stick to each other to spreader) and was shaving off bits and pieces This plastic tool is exactly what it sounds make pictures and flat or 3-D objects. here, smoothing there until he had completed like. One end features a large shallow CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. a lovely angel. Compared to Deltasand and spoon and the other end is a knife to help 005644 Original Pack Primary 6.50 5 50. Moon Sand, this is more of a modeling com- you with some of your modeling details. 48 Wikki Stix in red, blue, green, and yel- pound than a sculpting sand which is best 020582 Laptop Tray . . . . . 8.95 7 .25 low on a bright yellow backing. played with in a container of some sort. Bubber Measuring 10.8” x 10.8” x 2.4” this sturdy 005657 Original Pack Neon 6.50 5 50. is available in 4 oz. buckets or in Play & Create orange tray is great for individual play. 48 brightly colored Wikki Stix in hot pink, Sets, which include 5 oz. of Bubber, a Laptop green, yellow, orange, and blue on a black Tray and a Spoonknife sculpting tool. There are PlayFoam (PK-AD) card. six colors available, and each is sold separately. Innovative, crafty, and reusable – PlayFoam 005642 Rainbow Pack . . . 3.50 3 25. All Deltasand and Moon Sand accessories will will have kids sculpting for hours! This light- A set of 24 Wikki Stix in six neon colors also work with Bubber. weight, non-toxic, foam bead-based sculpting with a sheet of ideas and activities, all in a EACH BUBBER BUCKET . . . 12.95 11 .75 material won’t dry out, crumble, or stick to skin bright blue box. 020446 Blue 020499 Red or other surfaces. Mold and re-mold as many 005643 Activity Pack . . . 16.95 12 .50 020449 Green 020522 White times as you like – the fun colors and sizes are 84 sticks in sixteen different colors PLUS a 020473 Purple 020529 Yellow full of endless creative potential. Each pack write-on wipe-off board, and an idea book, EACH PLAY & CREATE SET . . 19.95 16 .95 below contains a colorful mix of 2.75” x 4” all in a durable case. Take this kit anywhere 020533 Blue 020551 Yellow x 1.25” bricks of PlayFoam or smaller, round to create Wikki figures! 020535 Green "pods" of Playfoam (newer packaging). 015724 4-Pack ...... 4.99 3 .95 Wikki Stix Rainy Day Play Fun Activity Set Bubber Smart Shapes (PK-3) Four "pods" of PlayFoam including green, 052984 ...... 14.95 12 .25 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. purple, blue and yellow. 051492 ...... 29.99 27 .00 015756 Jumbo 8-Pack . . . . 8.99 6 .95 Wikki Stix - Package of 36 Eight "pods" of PlayFoam including orange Now these shapeable wax sticks (that you love Moon Sand (2 shades), blue, green (2 shades), purple, using to create all kinds of wacky and beautiful Moon Sand contains all the enviable properties yellow, and pink. projects) are available in single color packs. As of Deltasand, though it is a heavier material that 026953 ☼Combo 20-Pack . . 19.99 15 .50 refills to other sets or for use in creating single- may remind you more of sandy modeling clay. Contains 20 pods in eight colors: orange, colored projects, these sets each include thirty- Like Deltasand, it can be used for sculpting or blue, green, purple, sparkle pink, sparkle six 6” long Wikki Stix of the featured color. Use just for fun, it never dries out, and it doesn’t yellow, sparkle green, and sparkle orange. them independently or with any other Stix set. stick or stain. Moon Sand comes in 5-lb bags, is 015737 Creativity Kit . . . . 29.99 23 .25 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. available in many different colors, and expands Contains nine bricks (including Sparkle and EACH PACKAGE ...... 3.75 2 95. to twice its size unpackaged. Glow-in-the-Dark) and over 100 assorted 036359 Black 036365 Orange CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. accessories, including wiggly eyes, pipe 036360 Brown 036366 Pink EACH PACK ...... 19.99 14 .50 cleaners, feathers, pom-poms, craft sticks, 036361 Dark Blue 036367 Purple 038721 Galaxy Green yarn, jewels, noses, and more. 036362 Dark Green 036368 Red 038724 Green Glitter 026961 ☼Sparkle 4-pack . . . 4.99 3 .95 036363 Light Blue 036369 White 038727 Lunar Yellow Contains four pods of the following sparkle 036364 Light Green 036370 Yellow 038731 Magenta colors: orange, green, yellow, and pink. 038732 Planet Purple 015799 Sparkle 12-Pack . . . 19.99 15 .50 Wikki Stix Glow in the Dark (PK-AD) 038735 Purple Glitter Glitter and gleam your way to dazzling Now you can decorate your walls with Wikki 038736 Rocket Red creations that will never lose their sparkle Stix creations that glow in the dark! This kit 038737 Satellite White with these sets of colorful, eye-catching contains 72 glow-in-the-dark Wikki Stix, plus 038739 Space Blue PlayFoam. 12 connect-the-dot Wikki Stix design sheets

1118 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. (including a dragonfly, flower, spaceship and markers!), you can use them to teach spatial Celluclay more) to help you get started. Simply stick the relationships or for teaching symmetry and venn When it comes to fun, hands-on, squishy Wikki Stix on the design sheets by connecting diagrams, chart explorers' routes on maps and art materials, we can't just stop with clay. the dots, press the Wikki Stix side onto a wall, globes, form constellations and 3-D scientific Although it sounds like it could be a type of and gently peel off the paper. Then turn on a work, or just for fun!! This manual has so many clay, Celluclay is actually a papier mache prod- black light and watch your walls glow with ideas and hints I'm sure you can come up with uct. Instant papier mache, to be exact. Just Wikki Stix creativity! ~ Lisa more on your own! In this manual, there are mix the dry Celluclay with water, and you have 028043 ...... 10.95 8 .75 ideas in using them with the 'sight-impaired' papier mache as soft or as hard as you want it. and for 'occupational therapy' uses. Oh, one You can use it to sculpt, cast, make jewelry, Wikki Stix Big Count Box (3-AD) more hint - wrap some on the end of a broom use in a variety of crafts, create crazy vinegar If you can't get enough of Wikki Stix, then you handle to retrieve something behind the couch and baking soda volcano landscapes, and much should get this big box of these one-of-a-kind or dryer. ~ Phyllis more! It will air dry extremely hard, will accept creatables. Row after row (for a total of 468) of 008203 ...... 5.00 3 .95 pretty much any paint, stain, or surface finish, Wikki Stix come in this white sturdy cardboard and can be sanded, drilled, sawed, glued, or storage box (which you can decorate with your Casting / Paper Mache nailed together. In its dry state, Celluclay will Wikki Stix!). The best part about this kit is that last indefinitely, and even after being mixed the Wikki Stix come in 13 bright colors! You Cast & Paint Vehicles (1-AD) with water, it can be kept for an extended time. can choose from black, white, red, yellow, Even if they’re too young to tinker around in There is minimal dust and mess, and it's very light green, forest green, light blue, navy blue, the garage with Dad, your kids can still build safe and non-toxic for kids of all ages to play purple, lavender, pink, yellow, and orange as their own vehicles… and detail them with cus- around with. Available in gray or white. you create. These little wax covered wicks are tom paint jobs and decals too! Each of these 029452 1-lb . Block - Gray . . . 7.90 7 25. great for arts and craft activities, class projects, kits includes casting material used to mold your 029453 5-lb . Bag - Gray . . . 33.98 30 .00 holiday fun, and much more! They are end- own vehicle (directions are provided and are 029450 1-lb . Block - White . . 8.30 7 75. lessly reusable and will not crumble, break, or fairly simple). When it dries, you attach the 029451 5-lb . Bag - White . . . 36.20 30 .00 dry out. They stick to paper or each other with wheels and apply your custom paint job, using just the press of a fingertip and they are easy to the paints, BLOpens, and decals included. Fast Mache peel up and change! A little activity booklet is Everything you need to create at least two vehi- Fast Mache is similar to Celluclay, but it has included with some great ideas to use the Wikki cles (at standard 1:64 scale model) is included a few special characteristics. Fast Mache dries Stix. The creative possibilities are endless with in each kit. These are great because not only are faster than Celluclay - in a couple days for these bendable, flexible creatables! - elise they fun to create, but they’re working models thicker objects, as opposed to several days for CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. so you can race them when you’re done! Celluclay. Better suited for bigger, heavier proj- 032780 ...... 29.95 22 .95 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. ects and sculptures, it dries to a tougher finish. EACH KIT ...... 15.00 11 .95 Moldable, carvable, and highly durable, as well Super Wikki Stix (PK-AD) 045232 Camaro 040983 Hummer as safe and non-toxic - just add water! Everyone loves Wikki Stix, the wax-coated 045233 Corvette 030237 Krazy Kars 029455 Fast Mache - 1 .5 lb . 10.40 9 95. strings of yarn that can be twisted, bent, or sim- 032091 Custom Trucks 043637 Mustang 029456 Fast Mache - 4 lb . 17.90 14 .95 ply pressed together to create all kinds of crafts without glue or mess. This great pack includes Claycrete Instant Paper Mache 1 lb . (2-AD) extra long Wikki Stix (each 3 feet long) that can Replace the old way of doing paper mache be cut any length you wish or simply used as with newspaper and paste with a bag of is for endless reusability and designing options. Claycrete Instant Paper Mache, a 100% pure Forty-eight Wikki Stix are included in all (in white paper pulp. All you have to do is mix six bright colors) for 144 feet of Wikki fun. Let the mache with water and you are ready to go. your imagination go wild with this fun set. No Claycrete adheres to multiple surfaces including ideas are included with the set, but there is a balloons, paper, glass and wood. ~ Tasha website full of great project ideas. Stored in a 043443 ...... 8.29 7 95. see-through cylinder. 045083 ...... 19.95 15 .95 Plaster of Paris Rigid Wrap 4.4 lbs. of Plaster of Paris dry powder mix. Do you like working with clay and papier- Makes enough plaster to cover a 2.25 sq. mache, but they take too long to dry? For a vast ft. area, depending on the thickness desired. array of smaller projects, try Rigid Wrap - it's a Directions for mixing, application, cleanup and roll of plaster gauze perfectly suited to making storage appear on the outside of the box. masks, jewelry, small sculpture, and much, 043526 ...... 5.56 4 .95 much, more. Non-toxic and safe, it can be used with kids of all ages. For everyone with kid- PerfectCast 2-lb Container (2-AD) sized patience, it's quick-drying. Pop it in the Mix, cast and paint your own custom creations microwave for 30 minutes or less to dry - and with PerfectCast! Just mix the PerfectCast pow- then paint or finish with any product you desire. der with water in a disposable container. Then 029458 4" x 180" Roll ...... 6.30 5 95. tap to remove air bubbles, pour into a mold, and 029459 8" x 180" Roll . . . . . 12.20 11 .50 allow it to set for at least thirty minutes before Wikki Stix One-of-a-Kind Creatables Manual removing from the mold. Allow the cast to dry (2-AD) for two hours, and then you can paint or stain Beads & Cord And I thought Wikki Stix were just for fun! your creation however you wish. PerfectCast is After glancing through this manual, I just had extremely durable—it’s five times stronger than Plastic Beads - Assorted (4-AD) to order some of these wonderful, flexible little plaster. It’s also nontoxic, although you will Included are seven ounces of assorted beads 'stix'! I couldn't believe all the things they can need to supervise children while using this prod- that work great for making jewelry and crafts of be used for. Wikki Stix are great for preschoolers uct to make sure they do not allow the mixture various kinds. Beads come in a variety of sizes, working on letter formations and highschoolers to dry on their skin (of course!) Can be used as colors and shapes. Starflake, faceted, pony, working with geometry. You can use them on a a refill for the Eyewitness Casting Kits (or any glitter and tri-beads are a few examples of the coat hanger to attach shapes to make a mobile, other casting craft kits). 2 lbs of mix in a plastic types included. ~ Tasha to connect dots, as book marks, toddlers can container; measuring scoop included. ~ Lisa 022366 ...... 3.29 2 50. use them on the walls (instead of crayons or 009618 ...... 6.00 4 .95

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1119 Bucket O' Beads Multi-mix (PK+) macaroni, half pound bright buttons, 225 sticky softies are easy to glue on most materials, and Lots of fun here with these buckets. They are shapes and an idea guide, all contained in a red are ideal for decorating masks, hats, paper-bag filled with beads, beads, and more beads of all plastic container for easy storage. ~ Stephanie puppets, and more. The “Feather Fun Pack” fea- shapes, sizes, and colors! String up some beauti- CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. tures brightly colored feathers, while the Natural ful necklaces and bracelets, glue to art project, 016371 ...... 26.99 20 .75 Feathers are made up of brown, tan, red, and or decorate boxes. Pull these out at a birthday white feathers. - Rachel D. party and let each child make their own jewelry! 038689 Bright Feathers (14 grams) Have fun! ~ Phyllis ...... 2.29 1 95. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 038692 Feather Fun Pack (50 grams) 031818 10 oz bucket . . . . . 5.49 4 .75 ...... 4.99 3 50. 031819 12 oz bucket w/elastic 038709 Natural Feathers (14 grams) thread ...... 6.49 5 .65 ...... 2.29 1 95.

Magic Beads (K-6) ☼Nature Craft Paper (PK-AD) These fascinating beads start out clear, but What could you do with 854 photo-quality die- instantly change when exposed to sunlight to Super Value Capital and Lower Case Letters cuts? Ask your children that question and see reveal shades of yellow, pink and purple. As (PK-AD) what they come up with for ideas. Rocks and soon as the beads are removed from the light 052385 ...... 14.99 12 .50 minerals, leaves and shells, flowers and twigs of the sun, they begin to fade and return to can be used in countless ways in your art or their original clear color within minutes. Each Sequins and Spangles science projects. How about just making some small packet contains 100 round, 8 mm beads A full ounce of eye-catching metallic sequins interesting jewelry or pictures frames? Maybe that can be made into necklaces, bracelets and spangles in various glittering colors and a color study collage using all greens or all or earrings (string and other materials are not shapes such as flowers, stars, discs, and more! browns in a study of tone and texture would be included.) Large holes through the center of the These will brighten up any artwork project and fun. Students of any age can use these to bring bead can accommodate yarn or thick string. – are lots of fun to use! - Phyllis out whatever may be hiding in their imagina- Rachel P. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. tions. This is quite a value for the number of 002842 ...... 1.99 1 .75 007206 ...... 2.76 2 .25 die-cuts in this pack. Each image is two-sided too! Paper is about the weight of a nice gift Solar Beads (K-6) Assorted Shapes and Colors Spangles wrap. ~ Sara About 100 white beads are included in this This package contains 110 grams of assorted 049441 ...... 10.49 8 75. set. The neat thing about them is that they don’t sequins and spangles. A variety of shiny colors stay white - when they are exposed to sunlight, and tons of different shapes are included, like ☼Paper Popz (PK-AD) they instantly turn into a variety of purple, blue, circles, stars, flowers, bows, hearts, etc. The What can you do with these little things? I and yellow colors. The beads have holes in the largest pieces are .75” wide, and the smallest say what can’t you do middle so you can fashion jewelry with them are an eighth of an inch. Each piece has a small with them! Bits of pat- (string not included). A sheet of activity ideas hole in it, which makes them perfect for string- terned paper can be and science projects for the beads is included, ing. Great for a variety of arts/crafts projects. used for dozens of art and you can use the beads to test sunscreen and 038688 ...... 4.29 2 .95 projects like collage gauge the intensity of the sunlight. There are a or scrapbooking. Let lot of scientific possibilities and great fun to be Acrylic Gemstones – 1 lb pack kids draw a self-por- had with these color changing beads. ~ Rachel There is nothing better than receiving a gift trait and use these for CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. made by a child. With this large collection their hair. They come 041384 ...... 7.50 6 .15 of acrylic gemstones in assorted colors (green, in flower shapes (and blue, pink, red, purple) and shapes (circle, circles, stars, and Hemp Cord (20 lb .) square, teardrop, heart), your child will be squiggles) so use them Biodegradable and earth-friendly, hemp is a inspired to make beautiful art projects sure to in a springtime poster. Gather a bunch of dark versatile fiber that can be used in a multitude brighten the day of the lucky recipients.~ Enh blues to make a night sky. Add them onto jour- of craft projects. These cord refills are great for CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. nals and notebooks to personalize them. Paper is making hemp bracelets – or any other jewelry- 012548 ...... 18.63 15 .25 acid-free so it is nice for scrapbooking or adding making projects. Available in a spool of natural- to a collage of photographs since they will not colored cord or in a set of four earth-tone colors Acrylic Rhinestones - Assorted Sizes & Colors discolor your work. With 1500 pieces of paper, (dark brown, light brown, gray/beige/off-white 054586 ...... 4.39 2 .95 Pops are economical enough to use for a small combination, and natural) with 30' of each. ~ group or a larger class. Pieces average about an Lisa Pom Poms - Regular and Glitter inch wide; some are vellum, some are cardstock, 049125 Natural (400 ft .) . . . 9.99 4 .95 Pom poms are sure to make any art project most are just paper. ~ Sara 049124 4 Colors (120 ft total) 4.29 2 .95 a little more “warm and fuzzy.” These brightly 024626 ...... 8.99 7 50. colored poms come in a variety of bold colors Craft Materials - Various and are easily glued. Use the everyday assort- Felt Shapes Sequins, pom-poms, pipe cleaners, craft ment to add noses to masks or tails to puppets, Create fun designs and fuzzy texture, or use sticks, feathers, wiggle eyes, and more! or try glitter poms to add extra glitz to holiday them on your flannelboard. The 500 pieces or birthday decorations. ~ Rachel D. come in a wide variety of shapes and colors. Art Start Kit CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. A craft store in a box! This kit holds enough 038710 Pom Poms Everyday Asst 016383 ...... 8.49 7 25. materials to keep your children supplied for a Sizes (100 pc/pkg) . . . 4.29 2 .95 long time. We always used tons of these art 038696 Glitter Pom Poms Assorted Fun Pack Felt Asst Colors 9x12 sheets (25) materials when we were little, not only for Sizes (25 pc/pkg) . . . 2.29 1 .95 This Felt Fun Pack is not your mother’s flan- school projects, but also in making valentines, 029966 Glitter Pom Poms ½” nelgraph material. Soft, sturdy fabric sheets are collages and other projects on our own. I (80 pc/pkg) . . . . . 3.89 3 .25 easy to cut and glue or sew as trim, appliqués, envision this kit coming in handy to use along or decorations, and with twenty-five 9 x 12” with favorite Klutz books when you've used Craft Feathers (1-AD) sheets to a pack, this great value offers lots of all they've supplied. Included are 100 pom- Craft feathers make a great addition to any col- room for experimentation! The array of solid poms, 100 chenille stems (pipecleaners), 4 oz. lection of art supplies. An assortment of vibrant colors varies by pack. ~ Rachel D. spangles, 14 grams feathers, half pound colored colors are sure to make projects “pop.” These 038695 ...... 5.99 5 50.

1120 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Felt Sheets ☼Skin Tone Craft Sticks (PK-AD) packs include colored pupils of: black, blue, These thin felt sheets come in several bright Each pack contains 6 different skin tones with green, pink, and yellow. Painted wiggle eyes colors and are perfect for many projects and 4 pcs in each color. Color is on both sides are further detailed with eyelids and eyelashes crafts. They are easy to cut, easy to glue, and of the craft sticks. These durable cardboard and are available in blue, green, pink, red, yel- great for using on flannel boards. Each set of craft sticks measure 7” x 1” allowing a decent low, and white. Forget the glue; with Peel and twelve includes one felt sheet of black, white, amount of space for decorating and creating. Stick Wiggle Eyes you simply peel away the red, green, blue, navy blue, teal, yellow, ~ Alissa backing. ~ Enh orange, pink, magenta, and brown. ~ Rachel S. EACH PACK ...... 5.99 5 .25 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 016984 12 x 18 (12 sheets) 11.99 9 .50 002250 Faces Crafts Sticks Package of 24 012560 Wiggle Eyes Bonus Pack 016985 9 x 12 (12 sheets) . . . 6.49 5 .65 Face takes up 3”x 2.5” of the craft stick with (400 pcs .) . . . . . 12.00 9 75. dots showing where to put facial features. Round & Oval Foamies Colored Foam Shapes 002283 Kids Crafts Sticks Package of 24 012558 Multi (100 pcs .) . . . . 5.49 4 50. Foamies are bright, fun, flexible shapes that Body takes up 4”x 2.5” of the craft stick and 012559 Painted (100 pcs .) . . . 5.70 4 75. will add spunk to any craft. Each “Big Value can be used to make boys or girls. Peel and Stick Pack” is full of a variety of colors and sizes of 012549 100 pcs . Black . . . . 3.99 3 20. each shape. The shapes are very lightweight Wooden Letter & Numbers (PK-3) 012550 100 pcs . Multi . . . . 4.09 3 30. and are easily glued to most materials. Use These 2” tall, 1/16” thick wooden letter and 012551 100 pcs . Painted . . . 5.59 4 50. them to decorate homemade greeting cards, pic- numbers are great for any creative project you 012552 100 pcs . Black . . . . 4.09 3 30. ture frames, or almost anything! ~ Rachel D. can come up with. Paint them and then use 012553 125 pcs . Multi . . . . 4.59 3 75. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. them to decorate, make a sign, create your own 012554 125 pcs . Painted . . . 5.89 4 75. EACH PACK ...... 3.29 2 .50 ABC or 1-2-3 magnets, or make your own 3-D 038690 Bright Shapes (300 pcs) alphabet or number charts for your classroom. Sticky Eyes - Round (45 pcs .) 038697 Hearts (300 pcs) The possibilities are endless! – elise No more gluing those 038699 Letters (180 pcs) CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. wiggle eyes onto your 038693 Flowers (300 pcs) 010158 Wooden Alphabet . . . 2.99 2 .85 crafts! With these eyes, 038712 Stars (300 pcs) 010174 Wooden Numbers . . . 1 .20 you just have to peel and stick to place the eyes Foamies Sheets 6/pkg - Basic Colors (K-AD) Assorted Wood Shapes wherever you desire. Foamies Sheets are all the fun of Foamies with Get the glue, get the paint and get ready to cre- Saves time and mess! even more possibilities! These colorful, light- ate! This large bag contains 1,000 natural wood This set includes 45 eyes, weight, flexible 9"x12" sheets are easy to cut, shapes that are perfect for a variety of arts and each of which measures shape, and glue. A free project sheet includes craft projects. With squares, triangles, hearts, 10mm in diameter and ideas for a visor, frame, and doorhanger. circles, stars, and ovals in a variety of sizes, you has a black pupil that 038694 ...... 3.29 2 .50 have lots of creative possibilities. Each piece moves around. is 1/16” thick and a light natural wood color. 038713 ...... 1.29 0 95. Plushy Sheets – Assorted Colors (6 sheets) Great for your own homeschool art projects or Plushy Sheets are super-soft, flexible fabric for craft time at camp, VBS, or scouts! – elise Moveable Eyes (Wiggle Eyes) - 185 Pieces sheets that come in equally soft pastel colors. 038717 ...... 14.99 9 .95 These wiggle-eyes can be glued onto any Thicker and softer than felt, these sheets are craft to add a ton of fun. They are made of a easily cut with a pair of scissors and won’t fray. Multi Chenille Stems clear, durable, plastic coating and have inte- Cut them, paint them, sew or glue on buttons, Also known as “pipe cleaners,” these bright, rior “pupils” that move around and come in a sequins, ribbon, or googly eyes—the possibili- fuzzy, flexible stems are great for jewelry, sculp- variety of solid, bright colors. The set includes ties are endless! Plushy sheets would be great tures, or decorations. Plus, they’re easy and fun 185 random eyes measuring between 7mm and for soft sculptures, Christmas ornaments, cos- to use! Stems measure 6mm in diameter and 28mm in diameter. tume detailing, doll clothes or furniture, sewing 12" long. Package of 100 multicolored pipe 038707 ...... 6.99 3 95. projects, and crafts of all kinds. With more proj- cleaners. ~ Rachel D. ect ideas available at www.hygloss.com, Sure to 038708 ...... 3.29 2 .50 People Cut-Outs become a craft time favorite! ~ Rachel D. The possibilities are bountiful with these sets of 031823 ...... 4.99 4 .50 Tinsel Stems people cut-outs. The figures are cut out of thick These stems are sparkly and will add pizzazz construction paper and are great for decora- Craft Sticks to holiday craft projects. Twist together to make tions, craft projects, and more. Each cut-out is Craft sticks are so versatile. When we were a beautiful wreath, add some red beads for 5.5” tall and is shaped kind of like a gingerbread younger, I remember all sorts of things we holly berries and some leaves for that festive man. Each set includes 31 identical cut-outs. made: houses, animals, people, and coasters, touch. Glue to paper & make Christmas scenes The Manila set has beige colored cutouts while just to name a few. We found tons of uses for or make ornaments to hang on your tree. There the Multicultural set has a few each of various them, and not just for crafts. Now you have are 100 of these beautiful 12" stems per package shades of brown, orange, and white. even more of a choice; we offer both the natural so get those thinking caps on and get creating! 039779 Manila Color . . . . . 3.39 2 95. wooden craft sticks, or the colored sticks, which ~ Phyllis 039780 Multicultural . . . . . 3.29 2 95. come in six bright colors - red, orange, yellow, 031481 ...... 4.99 2 .95 green, blue, and purple. We also offer jumbo Big Cuts People Shapes with Shirts and Pants sized craft sticks for larger crafts, which measure Ribbon Rainbow: 10 Assorted Yards of Ribbon (PK-AD) 6” long and about 3/4” wide. - Melissa (PK-AD) These large people cut-outs are great for a 007836 Natural (Bag of 150) 2.49 1 .95 An assortment of ribbon of all colors, patterns, variety of craft projects. Included in the set 048122 Natural (Set of 1000) 14.99 7 .95 widths, and lengths. Great for various arts and are 25 identical pre-cut paper people. They’re 007833 Colored (Box of 500) 7.99 6 .95 crafts projects. Includes a total of 10 yards of made from blank white paper and measure 16” 016980 Jumbo Colored (100) 2.49 1 .95 ribbon. tall and 12” wide. Also included in the set are 016981 Jumbo Natural (100) 2.49 1 .95 045474 ...... 3.29 2 .75 25 paper t-shirts and 25 paper pants that come 016982 Jumbo Colored (500) 9.99 7 .95 in a variety of bright colors and fit the people 016983 Jumbo Natural (500) 9.99 7 .95 Wiggle Eyes perfectly. Using the paper clothes will make for Give your artwork personality with wiggle some fashionable results, and artists can draw in eyes. Wiggle eyes come in assorted sizes rang- fun accessories or even paste on items like felt ing from 7mm to 15mm in diameter. Choose and wiggle eyes. ~Rachel from either black or multicolor. Multicolor 045478 ...... 14.99 11 .95

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1121 ☼Chipboard Kids (Package of 32) (PK-3) 003395 Asst 6” Hearts . . . . 9.99 7 .95 Stickers These look like giant gingerbread boys! Made 100 assorted: 18 gold, 18 silver, of cardboard like what you would find on the 32 white, 32 red back of a notebook, and about the same color, 003430 36 4” Pink Hearts . . . 3.39 2 .95 Peel & Stick Gemstone Stickers these have lots of kid potential. You could just 003421 36 8” Red Hearts . . . 4.49 3 .75 Your little gems will love these easy to peel- put them in front of a child with some crayons 003423 36 8” White Hearts . . 3.99 3 .50 and-stick shimmering gemstones! The creative and let them play or use them in a variety of possibilities are endless, and the best part is classes. They are 12” high and almost 9” wide Tub-O-Buttons (240 grams) that you don’t have to use messy glue that takes at ends of the arms. ~Sara This clear plastic tub with a lid is full of buttons forever to dry! The flowers and heart gemstones 002229 ...... 8.99 7 .50 of assorted colors and styles. These are great for come in a variety of colors and sizes (hearts gluing or sewing onto all kinds of crafts and art range from 1/4” - 1/2” while the flowers range My Town Boxes to Decorate (PK-AD) projects (and can even be used on real clothes). from 1/3” - 3/4”). The geometric gemstones are 053339 ...... 14.99 12 .50 The largest buttons are about 1” wide and the 1/3” in size and come in a variety of colors and smallest are about 1 cm. shapes (square, circle, heart, and star). With White Crowns 038716 ...... 5.99 3 .95 these gemstones on hand, you can expect lots of Finally! Plain white crowns that you can deco- homemade crowns, cards, and jewelry coming rate any way you want! This set includes 24 Art Yarn Bright Colors Assorted 50-foot 10 your way! – elise crowns of 2 different styles. You can leave them Strand CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. white or paint and decorate them as you see fit. 054598 ...... 6.29 4 .95 EACH SET ...... 1 95. Made of sturdy card stock, they are great for any 038549 Flowers (37 pcs . in two sizes) occasion. So, drag out your container of crafts Art Yarn Bright Colors Assorted 50-foot 1 038550 Geometric Shapes (45 pcs ). and have fun decorating with feathers, gems, Strand 038551 Hearts (54 pcs .) glitter glue, crayons, markers, sequins, stickers, 054599 ...... 0 .60 032060 Alphabet (37 pcs .) foam pieces, wiggle eyes, shredded paper, but- 032061 Bright Flowers 2 (81 pcs ). tons, beads, shells, pebbles, tissue paper and Magic Touch BowMaker(5-AD) 032073 Dazzling Flowers (71 pcs ). more! This is a great activity for parties and craft 053560 ...... 5.99 5 .50 032079 Flowers (37 pcs .) time. Kids love wearing crowns…especially 032085 Jewels (88 pcs .) ones they have designed. ~ Phyllis Set of 10 White Mailing Labels 032096 Large Bright Hearts (37 pcs,) 038266 ...... 5.99 4 .95 054612 ...... 0 .50 015924 ☼Space Stickers (29 pcs)

Fold Up Fun Masks Trays / Containers Get festive with Fold Up Fun Masks! With the ☼Dazzle Stickers (PK-AD) help of these pre-cut masks, your children can Tidy Trays Jazz up your notebooks, scrapbooks and letters become any animal or person they want to be! Don’t kick yourself and ask why you didn’t to friends with these various packs of stickers To get started, you will want to round up art invent this! This is one of those simple and that sparkle and shimmer. Stickers are acid and materials such as paints, glitter, yarn, feathers, oh-so-obvious helps to all your arts and crafts lignin free and come in packs ranging in count tissue paper, markers, crayons, craft paper, fabric needs. The Tidy Tray is composed of sturdy from 75-105 (5-7 patterns in each pack). - Tasha scraps, and pipe cleaners. After you decorate plastic and features a funnel on one end, com- EACH PACK ...... 2.29 1 75. your mask, you simply punch out the eye holes plete with a plug to prevent unwanted spillage. 049884 Bees (A .) 049888 Hearts and tape the pleats of the mask together to help Simply complete part or all of your craft in the 049885 Bugs 049889 Sea Life (D .) it create a 3-D fit to your face. Then lace pipe tray so all your glitter, beads, embossing pow- 049886 Butterflies(B .) 049890 Star Power cleaners or a rubber band through the two holes der, confetti, sand, or any other small loose 049887 Flowers (C .) near the ears so the mask will fit snuggly on your objects will stay contained, and when your head. To put the finishing touches on your mask, finished simply remove the stopper and tilt your Shaped Prize Stickers (PK-AD) fold out the nose along the pre-cut lines and touch tray back into the original container! The trays These brightly colored prize stickers are about up any of your decorations and art work. Creative are available in two different sizes; blue and 1” square. Each pack includes multiple sheets suggestions are given in the directions that are pink trays measure 6" x 10" x1" and the larger and includes 75-150 stickers. These adorable provided in both English and Spanish. 40 masks purple tray measures 10" x 14" x 1". A combo characters, letters, and shapes would be perfect made out of white cardstock are provided in this pack which contains both sizes is also available. for decorating crafts, greeting cards, or scrap- kit. This is a great activity if you are doing a 017274 Blue Tidy Tray . . . . 4.99 3 .95 books, or as rewards for anything from potty character study on a person in history or examin- 017223 Pink Tidy Tray . . . . 5.49 3 .75 training to following directions and listening to ing native cultures in other countries. Of course, 017156 Large Dark Purple Tidy homework well done. ~ Rachel D. these masks would be great if you just want to act Tray ...... 7.99 5 .75 EACH STICKER PACK . . . . . 2.49 1 95. out a fun play. Have fun bringing these masks to 017296 Tidy Tray Combo Set 11.99 8 .95 025219 Alphabet 025266 Positive Words life with your artistic and thematic skills! - elise (includes items 017223 & 017156) 025226 Butterflies 025278 Snowmen CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 025228 Dogs & Cats 025324 Transportation 033050 ...... 8.89 7 .50 Open Funnel Tray (PK-AD) 025229 Farm 025335 Woodland 052279 ...... 2 .95 025241 Hearts Animals (F .) Mighty Bright Placemats - 24 Placemats (card 025242 Penguins (E .) 025345 Zoo stock (PK-AD) 052176 ...... 6.99 5 .95 Stencils A . F .

Doilies Stencil Mill In our never-ending quest to provide a full A miniature Stencil Factory. Includes 24 sten- C . line of items, art and otherwise, we proudly cil cards made from durable plastic. Great for announce the addition of paper doilies. We’ve creating greeting cards, picture books, signs, had a hard time finding these locally. If you posters, and much more. The stencils come in have too, here they are! an assortment of different colors and measure 003432 Asst White Rounds . . 7.99 6 .95 4.25" x 6", with several cutouts on each sten- 96 assorted: 24 each 4”, 6”, 8”, 10” cil. Stencils of animals, flowers, toys, shapes, 003393 Asst 4” Hearts . . . . 7.99 6 .95 and much more are included. Organized in a B . 100 assorted: 18 gold, 18 silver, durable plastic box. E . D . 32 white, 32 red 020804 ...... 19.99 14 .95

1122 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. ☼Peel & Stick Sticky Shapes: Flowers & Shapes 017632 Little Trucks Small Format: Shiny (PK-AD) 013578 Lizards EACH BELOW ...... 1.50 1 30. This sticker pack contains 300 colorful stickers 005207 Old Time Bunny Rabbits 024672 Shiny Bugs that make it easy to design your own flowers. 005180 Old Time Cats 033462 Shiny Butterflies It includes a colorful variety of plant shapes 033774 Old-Time Mini Christmas 024673 Shiny Christmas (flowers, petals, leaves, and stems) as well as 005201 Old Time Dogs 024674 Shiny Dinosaurs geometric shapes (circles, triangles, hearts, and 005206 Old Time Horses 023324 Shiny Dragonflies stars). ~ Anh 000502 Old-Time Roses 038799 Shiny Dragons 024669 ...... 3.99 3 .75 024659 Ponies 024675 Shiny Fast Cars 017652 Realistic Butterflies 031467 Shiny Frogs and Toads Designer Letter Stickers (K-AD) 017653 Realistic Dolphins 023400 Shiny Horses Brighten up your homeschool classroom with 017656 Realistic Sharks 023411 Shiny King Tut Treasure colorful, patterned letters! Each 155 piece 005228 Realistic Snakes 031468 Shiny Musical Instruments sticker set comes with letters, punctuation marks 017657 Realistic Whales 032323 Shiny Snowflake and numerals. The Playful Patterns stickers 002795 Reptiles have multicolored patterns in wavy, horizontal 015346 Samurai stripes, and the Poppin’ Patterns Dot-Black 002792 Solar System Small Format Stickers - Glow-In-The Dark stickers have a solid black background with 008658 Toy Soldiers . . . . . 1.00 0 .90 EACH SET (except noted) . . . . 1.50 1 30. colorful dots. Stickers measure approx. 1” x 1” 033775 Traditional Christmas 027983 Glow-In-The-Dark Bugs and are acid-free. ~ Lisa 002793 Train 015034 Glow-in-the-Dark Butterflies EACH SET ...... 1.99 1 .65 006102 Turtles 028109 Glow-In-The-Dark Dinosaurs 012479 Playful Patterns Lowercase 005229 Wild Cats 015036 Glow-in-the-Dark Dragons 012510 Playful Patterns Uppercase 005168 Wildflowers 006552 Glow-in-the-Dark Elmo’s 012534 Poppin’ Patterns Lowercase 017684 Woodland Animals Alphabet 012536 Poppin’ Patterns Uppercase 015037 Glow-in-the-Dark Frog 028115 Glow-In-The-Dark Night Sky Dover Stickers Small Format: Cute 028116 Glow-In-The-Dark Pirates We love stickers at our house! Dover stick- EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . . 1.50 1 .30 001861 Glow-in-the-Dark Snowflakes ers are high-quality and very colorful. Two 006095 ABC ...... 1.99 1 75. types are offered - realistic and whimsical. The 043722 Best Friends 028324 Glow-In-The-Dark Under the Sea realistic stickers are very accurately drawn and 008654 Cars beautiful. The whimsical stickers are generally 005236 Cats cuter and more cartoon-ish, and the animals 024603 Cute Baby Animals Small Format Stickers - Other may or may not be correctly colored (which 005238 Dogs EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . . 1.50 1 30. is more fun, a brown rabbit or a green one?). 005239 Farm Animals 020903 Celtic Large-format sticker books are 8¼” x 11”, while 005241 Horses 021173 Dragons the small-format books are only 4 1/16” x 5 027013 Kittens 021341 Fairyland 3/4”. These make great little gifts or prizes, and 006101 Musical Instruments 021702 Garden Fairies are really nice to dress up stationary, envelopes, 043737 Panda 012036 Get Well Stickers and anything else! - Jessica 021510 Penguin Party! 022324 Horses in Art 032320 Pirates 052617 ☼Thank You 043739 Playful Pandas 014089 Travel Fun Stickers Small Format: Realistic 030637 Silly Face EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . . 1.50 1 .30 005248 Whales and Dolphins Large Format: Realistic (except as noted) 005256 Zoo Animals 020900 Butterfly ...... 5.95 4 95. 046297 Abraham Lincoln 006097 Medieval Knights . . . 5.95 4 95. 017558 African Animals 008588 Airplanes Small Format: Glitter Sandylion Stickers 017569 Baby Animals EACH BELOW (except noted) . . 1.50 1 .30 Stickers have always been (and probably 023549 Bears 032305 Glitter Ballerinas always will be) a favorite for kids. The way 017573 Boats 015020 Glitter Ballet they stick to everything (even Mom’s and Dad’s 005170 Butterflies 027967 Glitter Birds woodwork, desks, and books!) is great. And for 026927 Butterfly Garden 026222 Glitter Butterflies older kids, they’re a favorite to decorate, trade, 038757 Celtic Crosses 021826 Glitter Cats and collect. These stickers are perfect for all 017587 Classic Airplanes 024614 Glitter Fairies those uses (good or bad!), and besides being 013486 Common Birds 021832 Glitter Fairy Sticker Paper Doll sticky they’re also cute, fuzzy, prismatic, metal- 008650 Construction Trucks 021881 Glitter Fairy Tale lic, or just lots of fun! 008653 Cowboys 021886 Glitter Flowers Stickers are acid- and lignin-free and therefore 013493 Easter Egg 045428 Glitter Hanukkah . . . 1.99 1 .75 completely safe for memory albums. All stick- 000500 Egyptian Life 033446 Glitter Hearts & Flowers ers below (except Gems and Shimmers) are sold 024607 Emergency Vehicles 027970 Glitter Horses in Classpacks, which contain three, 5-section 000503 Fairies 038768 Glitter Mermaids sheets of stickers per package (or about 45-150+ 033441 Famous Trains 032306 Glitter Nutcracker Ballet stickers), depending on sticker size. Smaller 032298 Favorite Horses 021889 Glitter Old-Time Cats and Kittens stickers are denoted as “micro.” - Stephanie 017603 Favorite Trucks 038769 Glitter Penguins EACH CLASSPACK BELOW . . . 2 15. 017604 Favorite Wildflowers 012056 Glitter Polar Bears 002794 Fire Engines 015023 Glitter Princess Kromekote (Metallic) Sticker Classpacks: 013078 Flowers 026223 Glitter Roses 013419 Birds (Micro) 005158 Forest Animals 015026 Glitter Snowflakes 001641 Cats 005164 Frogs and Toads 027980 Glitter Snowmen 004304 Dogs 005952 Insects 024615 Glitter Unicorns 001645 Farm Animals (Micro) 005212 Jurassic Dinosaurs 021939 Glitter Tropical Fish 048297 Fish - Assorted 017630 Little Trains 033447 Glitter Valentine 013420 Painted Butterflies Stickers

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Art 1123 Mylar Sticker Classpacks: My Sticker Book (PK-6) Card Captions, Encouragement Stickers 001692 Racing Cars This inexpensive little book gives kids a place Great Job! Excellent! Keep up the good to put all their stickers. This 9” x 4” book con- work! These stickers will brighten up gloomy Prismatic Sticker Classpacks: tains 16 pages of high gloss sticker paper, which days when you stick them on homework assign- 001696 Angels allows stickers to be easily removed. Cute car- ments, cards, envelopes, packages and other 001698 Birds (Micro) toon icons adorn the cover. ~ Lisa surfaces. Comes with 3 sheets of stickers ready 001699 Bugs 008100 ...... 2.00 1 .85 to encourage, praise and congratulate someone 001702 Bugs (Micro Variety) on a job well done. All lettering is black written 048296 Butterflies (Bright) MRS . GROSSMAN STICKERS in various fun styles. Small, colored hearts and 001706 Christian Symbols stars are also included. ~ Tasha 013422 Dolphins (Sparkle Prismatic) Mrs . Grossman Stickers, Jumbo Variety Pack 043305 ...... 2.60 2 50. 033055 Frogs The cream of the sticker crop. And what a 013423 Frogs (Sparkle Prismatic) harvest! A wide assortment of over 500 brightly Sticker Strips w/ Characters & Accessories 001716 Musical Instruments colored stickers. You can create scenes, deco- These sets of stickers from Mrs. Grossman have 001719 Musical Notes (Micro) rate craft projects and personal items, and illus- fun themes and a great variety of stickers. Each 001752 Sun, Moon & Stars trate stories. Stick ‘em up! set comes with 3 sheets of full-color stickers, for 033058 Turtles 020182 ...... 10.95 10 .50 a total of 30-36 stickers per package. Hamster Town includes hamsters, hamster tanks, pipes EACH BELOW ...... 2 .15 Sticker Packs to run through, a water drip, and more. Knights 034939 American Flags Stickers are definitely a favorite. There are just stickers include castles, shields, knights, horses, 048295 Bees - Smiley so many uses for them! One use of stickers that dragons, and more. Pirates stickers include 048299 Happy Faces (Multi-Color) I had always particularly enjoyed was to deco- pirates, pirate ships, maps, pirate flags, treasure 048300 Hearts Funky rate a picture. After drawing a general backdrop chests, and more. Princess stickers include prin- 048301 Hearts Love scene like the park or the beach, tiny little cesses, fairies, unicorns, magic mirrors, crowns, 048302 Hearts - Rainbow details are added with stickers. For example, frogs, treasure, and more. These stickers are per- 034945 Horses trees or playground equipment can be added to fect for all kinds of crafts, projects, and prizes. 034977 Snowflakes - Funky make for an exciting day at the park while sand EACH SET ...... 2.60 2 50. 048304 Stars Multi-Color toys or picnic equipment can complete a day at 039333 Knights 034982 Zoo Animals the beach. With these sticker packs, the job is 039342 Pirates even easier. Each pack contains a wide assort- 039344 Princess ~~~~~~~~~~~ ment of high quality Mrs. Grossman's stickers based on a particular theme. Stickers come Ultimate Sticker Books Peacable Kingdom Press Stickers (PK-6) in Mrs. Grossman sizes of extravagant, giant, These books beckon your child to create their From animals to knights and horses to prin- and regular, and there are at least 12 different own picture book with the 60 reusable, full- cesses, these stickers offer something for every- "designs" per pack. If you are familiar with the color stickers included. It's not only sticker fun one. Each pack contains approximately 20 to 40 design format of Mrs. Grossman stickers, you - there's educational information through and stickers in a variety of shapes and sizes. All of know that this equates to a fair assortment and through. Just read the captions in this eight- the stickers feature brightly colored illustrations, number of stickers. A great addition to any page booklet and use the labels beside each but some are more realistic than others (for sticker collection. ~ Enh sticker to choose the image best fitting the space example, the brave knights and bugs/butterflies EACH STICKER PACK . . . . . 6.95 5 .50 available. They don't have to limit the stickers are very realistic, whereas the animals look a 027091 Alphabets to this book only - your children can decorate bit like children’s drawings and the puppies are 027094 Birthday their books, folders, binders, or anything else. just plain adorable). Use these for arts and crafts 027095 Bugs & Butterflies EACH BOOK ...... 6.99 5 50. projects, incentives, stocking stuffers—or just 027097 Christmas 033381 Aircraft collect them for fun. ~ Lisa 027099 Glitter Girl 033383 Animal EACH SET ...... 2.00 1 .85 027111 Valentines 033384 Baby Animals 047667 Animal 027112 Zoo 033385 Ballet 008096 Baby Animals 033387 Bugs 047668 Ballerina Sheer Color Stickers - Fun Flowers 033388 Butterflies 047669 Brave Knight Have you seen translucent stickers? These 033390 Castle & Knights 047670 Bugs & Butterflies colorful, see-through stickers allow you to layer 033393 Dangerous Dinosaurs 008099 Car and Trucks them for various effects. They stick on glass 032271 Diggers & Dumpers 047672 Dragon and other surfaces. Each package contains one 033395 Dinosaurs 047673 Fairy sheet of stickers with approximately ten stick- 033396 Dog 047674 Fire Station ers. Just another great stick-on idea from Mrs. 033397 Farm 047675 Flower Fairy Grossmans. ~ Janine 032272 Horse 047676 Glitter Enchanted 039325 ...... 1 .25 033400 Jungle 047677 Glow-in-the-Dark Deep Space 033401 Kitten 047678 Horse Show Chubby Stickers 033402 North American Birds 047679 Horse These adorable, cartoon-like, brightly colored 033403 Pirate 047680 Jungle Animals sticker sets can be used to decorate cards, 016548 Presidents 047681 Kitty posters, books, and all kinds of arts and crafts 033406 Puppy 047682 Penguin and Polar Bear projects. Each set contains three sheets of 6-8 033409 Sharks & Whales 047683 Pirate stickers each. ~ Lisa 033411 Space 047684 Pretty Princess EACH SET ...... 2.00 1 .85 033415 Truck 047685 Puppy 019307 Amphibians 008113 Race Car Super Shiny Foil Stickers 019310 Farm Animals EyeLike Stickers (PK-AD) 008136 Sea Life 019333 Jungle Animals If you like realistic stickers inspired by nature, 047686 Snakes and Lizards 019345 Train these sticker books are for you. Each book con- 047687 Toy Train tains 400 reusable stickers featuring photographs 008138 Tropical Fish of various animals and objects of all shapes and 047688 Unicorn & Fairy sizes. The stickers on each page are grouped 047689 Work Truck according to color—very handy for craft projects!

1124 Art See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. EACH BOOK ...... 6.95 5 .75 008989 Animals d Rubber Stamps b d Rubber Stamps b 014408 Bugs 009011 Colors 052474 Christmas ☼Ready 2 Learn Giant Stampers (PK-2) A. 023116 In the Garden These fun-filled 3" stamps allow children to 023138 Letters create pictures, stories, or anything the imagina- 025883 Oceans tion will allow! Parents could use the stamps 023141 On the Farm as learning aids. Each stamp has a fastened, 023147 Seasons clear-plastic, circular top above the stamp and 025884 Sky under the handy, easy-to-use grip, and is three inches in diameter. On each top, there is an arrow showing which way the stamp should ☼SparkleUps (PK-AD) face, and a small image of the stamp. They Create jewel-by-number stickers with B. SparkleUps! Each set includes 6-8 reposition- come with plastic cases for storage, and can be able stickers that are color-coded with numbers, used with ink or paint. (Paint and ink are sold plus 550+ colorful sparkling jewels. Simply separately). – John 1 place the jewels on the stickers according to the CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. numbered patterns to create beautiful stickers EACH SET ...... 14.99 12 .95 that are works of art in themselves—perfect for 051978 Family decorating books, mirrors, or anything else you This set contains a father, mother, brother, sis- can think of! ~ Lisa ter, baby, tree, house, car, dog, and a cat.- (A.) EACH SET ...... 10.00 8 .50 051979 Farm Adventures 050176 Butterflies Included in this set are a hay wagon, fence, barn, trac- C. 051691 Dinos tor, dog, rooster, cat, cow, rabbit, and corn stalks.- (B.) 050177 Fairies 051980 Farm Animals 051692 Glitter Bugs The set includes a duck, hen, turkey, cow, goose, 050178 Kittens horse, goat, pig, a sheep, and chickens. 050179 Mermaids 051982 Transportation 051693 Owls This set is every boy’s dream with a cement mixer, earth 050180 Princess mover, bicycle, car, fire engine, bus, pickup truck, air- 051694 Unicorns plane, tug boat, and tow truck.- (C.) ☼Stamp Art (3-AD) ☼Sticker Design Studio (3-AD) A unique way to create your own stamps! This Klutz book Create your own custom stickers—no drawing and kit contains 64 translucent stamp shapes that self-stick skills required! This Klutz kit contains over 400 to a see-through stamp block. Learn how to combine and cartoon-style stickers with lightly printed outline re-combine these shapes to build an amazing array of plants, designs, ready for you to trace, color, and deco- animals, and more. Soon, you’ll be making your very own rate. For added pizzazz, some of the stickers stamp-scapes and coloring sheets. A small inkpad (1.5” x 2”) are already enhanced with a single accent color and colored pencils (6 colors) are also included, although I’d (such as lime green, red, or blue), but there is recommend investing in a nice big inkpad. ~ Anh still plenty of space on each sticker to add your 053187 ...... 21.99 15 .25 own creativity. Flowers, peace signs, animals, food, and clever sayings are just some of the sticker themes included. The kit also includes 8 markers and a spiral-bound book with ideas for decorating your stickers. The book provides unique decorating suggestions (such as creating a bat or fish out of a hard candy shaped stick- er), plus instructions for making your stickers Horses Stamp Set & Pads into magnets, designing a sticker-adorned book 036266 ...... 9.99 7 .95 cover, and more. ~ Lisa 027311 ...... 16.99 11 .75 Note: Due to space limitations, ☼Xyron 2 .5” Create-A-Sticker (K-AD) rubber stamps are not shown actual Yes, there are tons of cool stickers out there – size or in proportion. In general, the but what if you could easily make your own stick- more expensive stamps are larger. ers? This awesome little machine does just that – simply stick your item (up to 2.5” wide and 1/16” thick) into the machine, turn the crank, and out X-Y Axis Stamp comes your sticker! Then all you have to do is We’re tired of drawing those x,y axis lines on graph paper! Now, peel off the backing and find the perfect place to it’ll be easy with this rubber stamp. Children can stamp right on stick it! Make stickers out of photographs, draw- their work paper - no need for a separate sheet of graph paper. ings, and more using a variety of materials (paper, Stamp features a 144-block grid with central x/y axis, has a large, fabric, leather, metal, etc.). Your scrapbooking, easy-grip handle and measures 3” x 3”. The size makes it a bit large school projects, decorations, card making and for a traditionally-sized stamp pad. It will work well with a jumbo more have never looked so good – or have ever stamp pad, such as the large black ink pad below. been easier! The Xyron 250 comes with 20’ of 019801 ...... 6.99 5 .95 permanent adhesive; a refill cartridge of the same length is available separately. ~ Megan LARGE INK PAD 034979 Machine ...... 24.99 19 .95 For your larger stamps (like the x/y axis stamp), this black 3” x 6” 034981 Refill ...... 9.99 8 .75 pad gives you the surface area you need. ~~~~~~~~~~~ 000958 ...... 6.49 5 .50

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Start Stamping! Kit (1-AD) Printer's Type Stamp Sets (3-AD) If you make your own greeting cards and want to add a little 035717 Alphabet Stamp Set . . . .15.00 11 .95 pizzazz, this stamp set creates a nice touch. The kit comes 035718 Lowercase Alphabet Set . .11.00 8 95. with three small stamps – a heart, a birthday candle, and a sun- flower. Four stamp strips with the phrases, “Happy Birthday!” “Thank you!” “Thinking of You” and “Best Wishes” are also included. The stamps are made of durable wood and rubber materials. Also included in the kit are two 1” stamp pads – one black and one blue, five markers of assorted colors, four 1” blocks of colored chalk with blending tool, six sheets of 3.5” x 5” cardstock in pastel colors, twelve tent-fold white cards & white envelopes, and two colored ribbons for . A sheet of rubber-stamping basics and art ideas is included as well. – Rachel P. 002844 ...... 14.99 12 .50 Animal Tracks Stamp Set 008019 . . 17.50 13 .95

Horses Stamp Set 020364 ...... 9.50 7 50.

Nature Ink & Stamp Set Favorite Phrases Wooden Stamp Set (PK-5) 032509 . . . 17.50 13 .95 Do you want to wish someone a “Happy Birthday” or “Good Luck”? Or maybe you want to tell someone special “I Love You” or “Get Well Soon”? This wooden stamp set contains 10 wooden stamps, each featuring a different phrase and font (some with embellishments like a heart, flowers, or smiley Note: Due to space faces). The rectangular stamps range in size from approx. 2” limitations, rubber x 1.5” to 2” x ¾”, with the phrases painted on the top of the stamps are not shown stamps in a variety of colors. This set also includes a two-color actual size or in stamp pad with hot pink and purple washable ink, plus five proportion. In general, colored pencils (red, yellow, green, purple and pink). The set the more expensive comes in an 8 ½” x 8” wooden crate with compartments for stamps are larger. easy storage. ~ Lisa Cuties Rubber Stamp Collection 034228 ...... 9.99 7 .95 033350 ...... 9.50 7 50.

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Jumbo Ink Stampers (PK-AD) Made of thick, sturdy foam, these stampers are easy for little hands to hold and use. Each stamp has a clearly defined image and can be used with stamp pads or washable paint. Available in 6 themed sets. ~ Alysia EACH SINGLE SET . . . . 7.00 5 .95 036176 Bug (grasshopper, moth, snail, butterfly, bee, fly, ladybug and caterpillar) - (A.) 036178 Dinosaur (eight different dinosaurs) - (B.) 036179 Farm (tractor, rooster, pig, lamb, two horses, duck and cow) 036194 Sea Life (seahorse, angelfish, walrus, octopus, starfish, whale, clown fish and penguin) - (C.) 036197 Transportation (race car, boat, train, dump truck, airplane, bicycle, bus and car) 036198 Wild Animal (monkey, tiger, alligator, giraffe, lion, elephant and gorilla) - (D.) JUMBOS Stampers Combo Set (Includes all six sets above) . . . . 42.00 32 .95 A. Artful Architecture Stamp Set (PK-3) This fun set includes everything kids need to “construct” all types of buildings, from castles to skyscrapers. Seventeen rubber stamps are included, measuring about 1” x 1” and portraying various parts of buildings (windows, arches, roofs, turrets, etc.). Eight colored pencils are included so creations can be filled-in and colored. A black ink pad measuring 1.5” x 2.75” is also included. Everything is stored in a durable wooden box with a clear plastic lid. ~ Rachel D. 038093 ...... 15.00 12 .25 C. Jumbo DoAll Washable Stamp Pad (1-12) This 5”x6.5” stamp pad features a jumbo black stamp pad on one side and a color palette on the other in colors of purple, orange, red, blue, green, and yellow. There is also a clear plastic separator which keeps your colors from blending. Nontoxic. ~ Phyllis 016536 ...... 12.99 9 .95

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Mega Stamp Pads (PK-AD) “Mega” is an understatement for these stamp pads! I have rub- Washable 6-in-1 Dye-Based Stamp Pad ber stamped for years and have never seen any this size! They What I really like about this stamp pad is that it is are a generous 7.25”x5.5”. Great for the little ones or if you have washable ink, which means it comes off fingers, hands, large rubber stamps. The ink is washable, the colors are vibrant rubber stamps, and MOST hard surfaces and fabrics and non-toxic! What more could you ask for? Buy several and using soap and water. This quick drying ink even works let the fun and creativity begin. We sell the colors individually nicely on glossy paper so their artwork can really or in sets. ~ Phyllis shine! The 2" squares come in bright colors of red, EACH PAD ...... 4.80 3 .95 yellow, blue, green, purple and orange. There is 036180 Black no odor as with other stamp pads, and the felt 036181 Blue pad is raised and ink is non-toxic. Instructions 036182 Green are on the bottom of the ink pad. 036183 Hot Pink 025984 ...... 11.99 10 .25 036184 Orange 036185 Purple EACH WASHABLE STAMP PAD . . 3.50 2 .95 036186 Red For the kids, these 3.5” x 2.5” pads use nontoxic, washable ink. No 036187 Sky Blue need to re-ink them, either. Just a few drops of water to revive the color. 036188 Teal 000916 Black 000921 Green 000924 Red 036189 Yellow 000917 Blue 000922 Hot Pink 000925 Turquoise 000918 Brown 000923 Purple

PADBAS Basic Set of 5 . . . . . 24.00 18 .95 035719 Rainbow (3-Color) . . . . 7.00 5 .75 (Includes Blue, Green, Orange, Red, and Yellow) PADSUP Supplemental set of 5 . . 24.00 18 .95 EACH SPECIALTY STAMP PAD . . . 5.49 4 .75 (Includes Black, Hot Pink, Purple, Sky Blue and Teal) 020345 Silver 020346 Gold PADALL Set of all 10 . . . . . 48.00 37 .95

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