Top Arts and Crafts for 2013
There are many different arts and crafts you can buy for a child – some are safe for all ages in terms of not
being toxic if accidentally eaten, as well as the mess factor if something happens to spill – and some are just for
older kids who know how to handle certain elements.
Beads are a good choice for talented young
ladies who like to create necklaces and bracelets. You can get sets of beautiful, colorful beads and let them design their
own creations. The Perler Beads Jar has a multi-mix of colors and comes with 22,000 beads they can string. This
is the most popular option to buy right now.
Black or whiteboards are always lots of fun
– especially if you can get the travel size to take in the car. Crayola makes a dry erase activity center that’s
on the bestseller list right now – and it’s perfect for unleashing your child’s creativity.
Clay and dough are always good choices, too. You can invest in one of the top-selling Play-Dough cases of
colors, or get more specific and grab a popular Melissa and Doug Shape, Model and Mold Kit, which consumers rave about.
Play-Dough also makes some specific sets like the Breakfast Time set or the Toolin’ Around set. But
one of the cutest options on this years’ scene is the Angry Birds Softee Dough Character Maker Set, which lets your
child make dough-like characters that resemble the Angry Birds popular game.
Craft kits
like the Twistz Bandz Rainbow Loom, where kids can make rubber brand bracelets, are going to be big this year when gift giving
season is in. You can also tack on accessories like refills for these types of kits and help the gift go farther than originally
planned.
Does your child like to paint or draw? So many craft toys allow children to mix and match
or create from scratch these days. This year, the Crayola Marker Maker will be a hit – it’s already on the bestseller
list for drawing toys. Your child can dip the marker core into ink and absorb whatever color blends they want to.
Printing and stamping is always fun – especially if your child like to pretend they’re running
an office or sending out lots of important things in the mail to friends and family.
You can get
a popular assortment of stamps, or themed ones, like the Ocean Life Stamps. Melissa & Doug have a really neat Stamp-a-Scene-Fairy
Garden set where your child can create endless tales and perhaps craft a story to go with it.
