EASTON, Pa., Dec. 5, 2001 (PRIMEZONE) -- (PRIMEPAK FEATURE) No matter what part of the country you call home, chances are you're a creature of holiday tradition. Whether it's a cookie cutting ritual or watching "Frosty the Snowman" on TV, every family has those memorable activities that make their holiday complete. But for those who are still searching for the finishing touches, Crayola products may be just what Santa ordered! A name that stands for tradition, children and fun, Crayola products have something to match every name on your list. Read on to see what cool activity kits and organizers are hot for this holiday season!
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Crayola Character Creator kit provides kids with everything they need to create some of the most colorful creatures they can imagine! It features Crayola Model Magic, the soft, non-crumbling modeling material that air dries into finished creations in 24 hours. Each kit contains three 2.5-oz. bags of Model Magic plus 21 reusable plastic character parts that provide infinite possibilities -- watch out for a fish with wings or a snake with ears! The kit retails for about $10 and is recommended for young sculptors 4 and up. Crayola Character Creator was honored with the National Parenting Center's 2001 Seal of Approval, a Gold Award from the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio and a Parents' Choice Award.
Crayola Color Your Adventures! will ensure that the star on top of the tree isn't the only star in the house! By placing their own photo in the inside cover of two distinctive photo coloring books, kids can color themselves into a different scene on every page. And when they're finished, the family has two keepsake photo albums that showcase hours of creativity! The kit includes 16 Crayola Washable crayons, four Crayola Washable markers and a tube of silver Crayola Washable Glitter glue, all tucked into a durable plastic tote bag. It retails for about $10 and is recommended for kids age 4 and up.
Crayola Take-Along is the perfect portable companion for kids to take on the road this holiday season. The colorful, kid-size duffel bag is packed with an assortment of Crayola art supplies, so the "package" is as much fun as what's inside! Equipped with a 6-ct. pack of Crayola Sidewalk chalk, 16 Crayola Washable crayons, eight Crayola Washable markers and an activity booklet, Crayola Take-Along delights kids age 4 and up. It retails for about $10.
Crayola Holiday Bank Tin is just the right gift for the history buff on your holiday gift list-no matter what their age! The limited edition collectible tin contains a 64-ct. box of Crayola crayons and features a nostalgic painting on the front, and a vintage Crayola print advertisement on the back. And because it also serves as a bank, kids can learn the "art" of saving money while creating colorful works of art! The tin retails for about $6.99.
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Crayola Color Wonder Marker & Activity Tote takes the worry over mess right off of Mom's list this holiday season! The Crayola Color Wonder system combines markers containing colorless ink with special Color Wonder paper -- the only place where Color Wonder ink magically appears. Since colors don't appear on clothing, skin, walls or carpet, it's no "wonder" that moms love Color Wonder as much as kids do! The ultimate in portable mess-free fun, the kit contains eight Color Wonder markers and a 36-page Color Wonder activity book, all wrapped up in a festive green nylon tote bag. It retails for about $14.99. And for miniature-size magic, check out the new Crayola Color Wonder Mini Tote. The compact vinyl tote with a 20-page Color Wonder tablet and three Color Wonder markers is ready for art on the run anytime, anywhere. It retails for about $8.99 and is recommended for artists as young as 3 years old.
Crayola Light Up Tracing Desk Vehicle Designer will light up the faces of boys 6 and up this holiday season. The metallic blue and gold desk acts as a portable studio where they can create unique, customized vehicles, as well as a storage space for drawing materials and completed designs. Its feminine counterpart, Crayola Light Up Tracing Desk Fashion Designer, provides just as much fun for the budding fashion designer. A metallic pink and gold light up desk includes the same drawing and tracing materials, with stylish, fashion-oriented tracing pages that can be transformed into one-of-a-kind creations. Crayola Light Up Tracing Desk Vehicle Designer and Fashion Designer captured the National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval and a Gold Award from the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio. Both kits retail for about $14.99 and are sure to make your little dreamer's holiday a dream come true!
Crayola Lap Desk is designed for on-the-go artists who crave their very own space to create-wherever that happens to be. The portable lap desk features a detachable mesh pouch for storing art supplies, and a detachable, washable fleece pillow that can turn travel time into nap time. Eight Crayola Washable crayons and four Crayola Washable markers complete the kit, which comes in two cool color combinations-lime/aqua and yellow/fuschia. It retails for about $16.99 and would be appropriate for youngsters age 4 and up. Crayola Lap Desk was awarded the National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval and was recognized by the National Parenting Publications Awards as an Honors Award winner.
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