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Paint Your Own Stepping Stones: Set of 3 Review

by Porcupixel May 29, 2018 No Comments

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EXPRESS YOUR CREATIVITY: The Paint Your Own Stepping Stones set of 3 from MindWare are ready to paint right out of the box, letting you skip the messy cement-mixing. Simply paint, bake and display!
FUN AND FUNCTIONAL: Give any outdoor space your own personal touch! Display one stepping stone or make a whole pathway to transform your garden, backyard or patio.
FULL-COLOR GUIDE: A dozen vibrant paints allow for endless creativity—mix, blend and add custom color accents. The Color-Guide contains tips on coloring mixing and has a planning template.
INCLUDES: (1 each) Paint Your Own Stepping Stone: Butterfly, Paint Your Own Stepping Stone: Mosaic and Paint Your Own Stepping Stone: Turtle

These all-weather stepping stones are ready to paint right out of the box, letting you skip messy cement-mixing and get right to the fun part: decorating and personalizing! A dozen vibrant paints allow for endless creativity—mix, blend and add custom color accents. Once painted, bake the stone in your oven for a long-lasting, weather-resistant finish. Display one stepping stone or make a whole pathway to transform your garden, backyard or patio! Each kit includes a 10″ x 9″ cement stepping stone, 12 paints, a paint brush and instructions including a color planning template. This set includes one each of Mosaic, Turtle and Butterfly stepping stones.

Jewelry Arts & Crafts, Craft Kits, MindWare, Toys & Games

Secret Pixx Message In A Bracelet Review

by Porcupixel May 23, 2018 No Comments

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TOYS THAT TEACH: Secret Pixx from MindWare is a fun new way to teach children the art of self-expression through colorful beaded bracelets. When you wear your Secret Pixx bracelet, no one will know the special message it holds.
UNIQUE FEATURES: The soft silicone beads make fun fashionable jewelry and feel great too! The real magic happens when you take the bracelet off and stack the bead strand in a zig-zag fashion. That’s when the secret message is revealed.
EASY-TO-USE: Creating bracelets with Secret Pixx is fun and easy. There are 3 basic steps to follow in creating your secret message: Step One, plan your secret; Step Two, place your design; Step Three, make your bracelet.
ENDLESS POSSIBILITES: Follow the included pattern cards to create secret messages like: BFF, a heart or smiley face. The idea booklet offers many suggestions for fun images or words. Also, included are suggestions for making your own secret messages- special initials or words. The design possibilities are endless with Secret Pixx.
INCLUDES: 810 square beads (various colors), 90 turning beads (various colors), 7 clasps, bracelet cord, 1 design tray, 6 bracelet patterns, tweezers, bracelet design pad, instruction booklet and idea guide.

Create special hidden-message bracelets that you can keep to yourself or give to friends. They are disguised as colorful and fun jewelry when worn, but when these bracelets are unclasped and stacked flat, secret messages are revealed! This kit includes enough materials to make 7 high-quality silicone bead bracelets along with design ideas and suggestions for making your own top-secret messages.

Mosaics Arts & Crafts, Craft Kits, MindWare, Toys & Games

Color By Number Mystery Mosaics Set: Books 1-2 with pencils Review

by Porcupixel May 5, 2018 No Comments

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TOYS THAT TEACH: Studies show that color coded puzzles are one of the best tools for teaching children high-level cognitive skills in a multitude of ways. MindWare’s new Color by Number Mystery Mosaics coloring books incorporates a universal numbering system that pairs perfectly with our brilliantly-hued, 36-count Colored Pencil Set.
FUN IMAGES: With MindWare’s Mystery Mosaics, every page is a mystery! As your little one solves each puzzle, the hidden images are revealed. Whether it’s a bright sun or colorful flamingo, there’s a world of fun pictures waiting for your child’s help to come alive.
CHALLENGING PUZZLES: With 100’s of grid components to color in, these mosaics are sure to challenge and engage any user. Designed to stimulate visually and mentally, they can be done individually for an increased cognitive challenge or as a group for cooperative play.
DISPLAY YOUR ART: Once your child is done filling in the awesome pictures based on the key, they can get creative by coloring the corresponding unlettered spaces however they choose. There are no guidelines for the white space, so your child can let his or her creative side out and amaze with unique interpretations. Make sure to put their art on display once they’re done!
INCLUDES: (1 each) Color by Number Mystery Mosaics: Book 1 & 2 with 36 artist quality colored pencils

MindWare’s wildly popular Mystery Mosaics series has been re-numbered to work with our new Color by Number artist quality colored pencils. These books continue to delight kids and adults alike as they transform the numbered squares and triangles into beautifully detailed images. Each perfect-bound book contains 18 illustrations including four 10.5” x 15” fold-out designs.

Craft Kits Arts & Crafts, Craft Kits, MindWare, Toys & Games

Pom-Pom Rug Kit Review

by Porcupixel April 8, 2018 No Comments

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Includes everything you need to make one rug. No sewing required!
A fun and relaxing craft that you can do anywhere
Easy enough for anyone to create beautiful results

Accent your room with a plush rug sure to leave your toes tickled pink! First, use the pom-pom maker and colorful yarn to create 98 perfect poms. Then design your rug pattern and simply tie the pom-poms on to the canvas mesh. The 16″ x 12″ rug is the perfect size to accent your bedside or cozy up your favorite reading spot. The kit includes everything you need to complete the project including over 1,000 yards of yarn in lime green, turquoise, magenta, red, orange, yellow and white, a mesh canvas backing, a pom-pom maker, easy-to-follow instructions and a design guide. Follow the pattern shown, or create your own signature look. The options are endless!!

Glass Arts & Sun Catchers Arts & Crafts, Craft Kits, MindWare, Toys & Games

MindWare’s Paint Your Own Porcelain set of 3 Review

by Porcupixel March 2, 2018 No Comments

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EXPRESS YOUR CREATIVITY: Paint Your Own Porcelain Bowls and Vases from MindWare are easy to use. Simply Paint, Bake and Display! This new combination kit also includes the Studio Art Kit giving your creativity a new dimension. Experiment with glitter paint, masking tape, stencils and more!
CAPTURE MEMORIES: The Paint Your Own Porcelain Vases set comes with 3 white porcelain vases—giving you the ability to get creative and use each one differently! Get spooky for Halloween, festive for 4th of July and don’t forget about mom on Mother’s-Day! Use the alphabet stencil from the Studio Art Kit to send a special message to your gift-recipient.
FUNCTIONAL: The Paint Your Own Porcelain Bowls can be used as a decorative item for around the house or as a personal-gift from the heart. Put jewelry, change, or trinkets in bowls that measure 4 ½ inches in diameter. Use the supplies from the Studio Art Kit and the full-color instruction guide to create even more lavish designs!
FULL-COLOR GUIDE: Each set comes with colorful and easy-to-follow instructions showing you painting techniques to create the artistic effect you want—color mixing, brushing, sponging and more. Use the permanent marker, glitter paints and stencil to personalize your finished designs to add the final WOW factor!
INCLUDES: (1 each) Paint Your Own Porcelain Bowls, Paint Your Own Porcelain Vases and Paint Your Own Porcelain Studio Art Kit

Kids can paint and oven-bake their creations for a glossy, display-worthy finished art piece. The Studio Art Kit is the perfect addition to any of our Paint Your Own Porcelain sets! This crafty add-on kit includes an alphabet stencil, unique flat paint brush, 3 bold paint colors, gold and silver glitter tube paint, permanent marker, masking tape and sponge. The Porcelain Vases Set includes 3 different 5-inch-tall vases, 12 colors of porcelain paint, a paint brush, reusable stencils and illustrated instructions. The Porcelain Bowls Set includes 3 bowls (each 4 ½ inches in diameter), 12 colors of porcelain paint, a paint brush, reusable stencils and illustrated instructions. (Paint Your Own Porcelain products are intended to be display pieces only and are not created to withstand washing.)