EASTON, Pa., Dec. 5, 2001 (PRIMEZONE) -- (PRIMEPAK FEATURE) Some things are certain. Taxes are due in the spring; kids return to classes in the fall. And if wishing made it so, snowflakes would fall softly throughout December, making holiday photos look like the pages of Currier & Ives! But whether or not the ground is white, a stocking filled with Crayola products is sure to make this holiday season a bright and festive one. Check out what's new from the name synonymous with creativity, color and fun!
Special Stuffers for the Season
Crayola Holiday Marker Stocking Stuffer slipped inside a stocking will give older kids a colorful, seasonal surprise! The set includes four Fineline Crayola markers in festive red, green, yellow and black, and a 12-page spiral-bound yearly calendar. At about $2.99, this stocking stuffer is a fun way for kids to keep organized and "mark off" the days until the next school holiday!
Crayola Holiday Crayon Stocking Stuffer offers younger kids the same colorful fun its counterpart -- Crayola Holiday Marker Stocking Stuffer -- offers their older brothers and sisters. The set offers eight regular and eight metallic Crayola crayons in festive holiday colors. A 15-page activity book with holiday scenes completes the kit, which retails for about $2.99.
Gel Arrives in Time for the Holidays!
Crayola Gel FX Washable markers give kids a chance to expand their artistic horizons because the unique gel formula allows them to create cool special effects on construction paper, poster boards and even Crayola Model Magic modeling material. Priced at $3.99, the set includes eight vibrant colors that will let young artists reach for (and color) the stars!
Crayola Gel FX crayons are a great accompaniment to Crayola GelFX Washable markers. They, too, provide bright, rich color on any paper, even black and dark-colored construction paper. The 16-ct. assortment retails for about $3.99, and will appeal to those sophisticated kids on your list who think they've outgrown the fun of creating with crayons!
Crayola 5-ct. Gel pens will give the 8+ set a colorful, fun way to express themselves. Whether they're signing holiday greeting cards or writing thank you notes, they'll get pen-like precision but with a creative burst of color. The 5-ct. assortment is available in classic or fluorescent colors, so kids can pick the one that best expresses their personality, style or mood. The set retails for about $4.50.
Still Room for More?
Crayola Tip Top Holiday crayons add a touch of holiday spirit to a favorite pastime. The crayons have an easy-to-hold barrel and are topped with unique holiday-themed shapes, such as a jolly red Santa, a gold Rudolph and an icy blue snowflake. Perfect for the value-conscious holiday shopper, the crayons are thicker and bigger which make them durable and long lasting. Crayola Tip Top Holiday crayons retail for about $2.49.
Crayola Glitter Glue Gift Pouch is a stocking stuffer that will put a sparkle in every stocking it lands in! Containing 10 Crayola Glitter glue pens, the translucent neon-colored plastic pouch comes equipped with a color-coordinated clasp for hanging on backpacks or belt loops. Add a glittery twist to any package, card or ornament with this decorative adhesive that turns the simple into the sublime! Perfect for on-the-spot holiday projects, Crayola Glitter Glue Gift Pouch retails for about $5.99.
Also from the makers of Crayola products, Metallic Silly Putty makes the grade no matter what the age! Did you know that Silly Putty is celebrating its induction into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year? So it's befitting that the timeless toy got a modern kick in three new metallic colors: gold, silver and bronze. To parents, it means a walk down memory lane; to children, it means hours of stretchy, bouncy fun -- all for about $1.49.
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