Rose Art Smart! Easel

Rose Art Smart! Easel Review

Rose Art Smart! Easel Feature

• Transportable easel with dry erase board provides sturdy work surface and handy access to art supplies
• Lightweight and portable design; paper roll attaches to top
• Durable metal frame with plastic connectors; washable fabrics
• Includes 50-foot paper roll, 8 washable markers, large carrying bag
• Colorful and stores easily

The RoseArt Smart Easel provides a sturdy work surface, handy access to markers and materials, a dry erase board and a roll of paper that attaches to the easel to keep your young artist's creativity freely flowing. Intended for ages four and up, this kid-sized easel also features a lightweight, portable design so that it can easily be taken outdoors or on the road. This means that your little van Gogh can be out in the field painting sunflowers in no time, and that the whole easel can be compactly stowed away when not in use.

The Smart Easel is lightweight, portable, and features pockets, and pen holders. View larger.

A large fabric under-tray serves as a catch-all for finished artwork. View larger.

Art Anytime, Anywhere
After fairly simple assembly, which requires an adult but not any tools, the included 50-foot roll of butcher paper slips onto a bar at the top for an ongoing paper supply. Three plastic clips are included to hold the paper securely in place at the bottom. The Smart Easel also comes with eight washable markers (in classic rainbow colors plus versatile brown and black), so your young artist can get started right away. Two flaps swing out from the easel's sides, featuring mesh pockets and elastic pen holsters that are designed to hold a variety of coloring materials. The plastic paint tray at the bottom is the perfect size for small paint jars, wet brushes, glue or glitter. A large fabric under-tray at the base serves as a catch-all for finished artwork, at least until the refrigerator debut or hallway retrospective can be scheduled.

When art time is over, or a new location for drawing is desired, the easel can be quickly washed down and folded up. The fabric side flaps, under-tray, and carrying bag are all made of washable materials, and the paint tray can be removed for cleaning or spills. Stray marks from the washable pens can be removed from most surfaces with warm water and mild soap. The easel's durable metal frame with plastic connecting pieces is 50 inches tall and has a sturdy 4-leg design. Weighing in at about 13 pounds, the easel is substantial enough to remain stable while in use, but light enough to be carried by an adult or older child. The set also includes a large bag with a handle and shoulder strap for easy transportation.

Set-up and Organization Features
A slight downside to the easel is its assembly process. Although the easel includes easy-to-read directions, and though the pieces themselves were easy to snap together without any tools, the set-up was a bit confusing and took about 30 minutes. Once assembled, the easel has an inviting appeal. The design of the side flaps definitely encourages tidiness. Plus, having all the supplies neatly on hand, and all the colors in full view, helps keep the creative momentum going. The thrill of having all that paper at your fingertips is also a great incentive to make more art.

Another small downside is that the paint tray is a bit too narrow to hold a mason jar for cleaning brushes or to comfortably balance an open watercolor box. And while the tray's separate cup-shaped space is handy for preventing spills, it is also quite small -- about the size of one paint jar or a Dixie cup. And inconveniently, the easel doesn't come with any dry erase markers or erasers, which makes its whiteboard seem like an accident waiting to happen. However, even if the dry erase board gets permanently marked, it will still serve its main purpose as a sturdy work surface for the paper.

Overall, the RoseArt Smart Easel inspires creativity in young artists-to-be, with an easy-to-clean, portable design that will keep parents pleased.

What's in the Box
Easel with dry erase board, side flaps, under-tray, paint tray, carrying bag, 50-foot paper roll, and 8 washable markers.
Ideal for the budding artist, this easel provides the perfect workspace for your child's creative skills. The rolling paper bar at the top of the easel lets you roll out more paper -- so after you complete one masterpiece, you have a fresh palette for the next one! Easel comes with a canvas carry bag so you can bring it anywhere. Crafted with a sturdy metal frame, the entire easel (except frame) is washable. Art supplies not included. Measures 26"L x 22"W x 50"H. Some assembly required.

Melissa & Doug Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set

Melissa & Doug Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set Review

Melissa & Doug Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set Feature

• Special wipe-off cupcake tops
• 4 dry erase markers in the shape of icing tubes
• Includes durable cardboard baking cups, decorative wooden candles and “flames”
• Also includes icing tops and an oven mitt
• Exceptional quality and value

A hit at make-believe parties, the Melissa and Doug Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set encourages creative expression while teaching fine motor skills. Recommended for ages three and up, this set has everything a child needs to play pastry chef. Kids will enjoy hours of imaginative fun as they decorate the cupcakes with the included icing markers. And they'll love how the cloth oven mitt, plastic muffin tray, and paper cupcake sleeves add a touch of authenticity to this charming play set.

Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set Ages: 3 years and up What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: Entertains children while also teaching useful skills The Challenging: Marker is stubborn to wipe off icing tops if left for an extended period of time, but a damp cloth should do the trick In a Nutshell: Set offers classic fun and helps children develop creativity and coordination

Everything you need for make-believe baking. View larger.

Features charming wooden cupcake bottoms and colorful candles.View larger.

Decorate treats with marker "icing" and genuine cupcake sleeves. View larger.

Cupcake Set Entertains and Teaches
For parents who want their children to enjoy imaginative playtime while learning useful skills, the Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set is an ideal choice. This adorable set is packed with educational opportunities, but children are likely to have too much fun playing baker to notice they're learning.

The brown and yellow cupcake bottoms and pastel icing tops invite children to mix and match, creating their favorite combinations. For younger kids, this can help improve color recognition and counting skills, especially if a caregiver joins the fun and prompts discussions. For older children, it allows creativity to flourish, especially when they use the markers to draw polka dots and fun shapes on the icing tops.

The set also helps children develop hand-eye coordination. Little hands will love placing and removing the icing tops and candles. Children will also enjoy using the markers to garnish the cupcakes and gain fine motor skills that come in handy for schoolwork, sports, and other activities.

Classic Charm and Authenticity
Parents and children alike will be charmed by the Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set's wooden components. The wooden cupcake bottoms are painted yellow and brown--vanilla and chocolate--and the colorful candles are each decorated with a barbershop-pole design and topped with a painted flame.

For authenticity, the plastic muffin tray is silver-toned, giving it the look of a metal baking tray. Paper cupcake liners fit in the tray, so children can feel like they're really baking. Perhaps most realistic of all, a quilted oven mitt has a checkered red-and-white pattern and is child-sized to fit little hands.

For Independent or Group Play
The versatile Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set is suited for solo or small-group play. Children will enjoy throwing tea parties for their stuffed animals or bringing the set to show-and-tell and sharing the fun. Parents and caregivers can join in too, sitting alongside their junior bakers or placing special orders to give them a fun, rewarding task.

Easy to Clean and Store
When playtime is finished, the icing tops can be wiped with a dry cloth to remove the marker. If the designs don't come completely off, try dampening the towel. Once everything is clean and dry, the cupcake tray makes it simple to tidy up the cupcakes--in fact, it's so easy, little ones can be taught to put the pieces away all by themselves.

(Note: the Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set is not intended to be used with real food and is not dishwasher, oven, or microwave safe.)

About Melissa & Doug
Started in the garage at Doug's parents' house in 1988, Melissa & Doug has become one of the most popular toy makers in the world. Its toys have garnered dozens of awards and have been widely featured in national media.

Melissa & Doug toys meet all US consumer product safety regulations. The toys are tested at the factory of origin during various phases of the production process to ensure they meet the company's stringent safety requirements. In particular, the paints and coatings on Melissa & Doug toys are tested frequently to meet or exceed government recommendations limiting heavy metals and lead in children's items.

What's in the Box
One Melissa & Doug Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set with four cupcakes, four icing tops, four candles, three cupcake icing markers, eight cupcake sleeves, oven mitt, and cupcake tray.

Melissa & Doug Toys - Bake & Decorate Cupcake Set. Be sure your little chef uses the oven mitt to move these glorious wooden cupcakes in their wooden baking sheet! This amazing set has special wipe-off cupcake tops and 3 dry erase markers in the shape of icing tubes. With durable cardboard baking cups, decorative wooden candles and flames, here are the low-calorie cupcakes for the best birthday or tea party ever! Share hours of fun with your child! Order the Bake & Decorate Cupcake Set today, from Brookstone. Dimensions: 10.5" x 13.25" x 3.13"

Crayola Beginnings Utility Vehicle with 3 First Marks - Orange, Blue and Black

Crayola Beginnings Utility Vehicle with 3 First Marks - Orange, Blue and Black Review

Crayola Beginnings Utility Vehicle with 3 First Marks - Orange, Blue and Black Feature

• A way for toddlers to store, carry, and play with TaDoodles washable First Marks
• Toddlers develop thinking and physical skills
• The right size and shape for a child's first palm grasp helps develop motor skills
• Won't dry out and can be reactivated by simply dabbing them on a piece of paper
• No caps needed

The Crayola Beginnings Utility Vehicle (BUV) with 3 First Marks, Orange, Blue, Black gives toddlers a way to store, carry, and play with their TaDoodles washable First Marks. As they move their colorful friends in and out of the B.U.V. and zoom the vehicle around, toddlers develop thinking and physical skills. TaDoodles First Marks B.U.V. are the right size and shape for a child's first palm grasp to help in developing gross to fine motor skills. With their unique design, First Marks won't dry out and can be reactivated by simply dabbing them on a piece of paper several times. No caps needed. With each scribble, dab, and wiggle, your child's imagination will grow.

Crayola 12ct Washable Markers

Crayola 12ct Washable Markers Review

Crayola 12ct Washable Markers Feature

• 12 Broad Line Markers
• Washability
• New bright assorted colors, non-toxic

12 Crayola Assorted Color markers wash from skin and most fabrics, inviting creativity and reducing clean-up.

Crayola 64 Ct Washable Markers

Crayola 64 Ct Washable Markers Review

Crayola 64 Ct Washable Markers Feature

• Largest collection of Crayola marker colors in one pack
• Great for gift giving
• Re-usable flip-top box and tiered sleeves for easy access to markers

Nontoxic
Crayola® Washable Markers are perfect for travel.

Prang Fine Line Markers, Washable, Set of 8 Markers, Assorted Colors (80719)

Prang Fine Line Markers, Washable, Set of 8 Markers, Assorted Colors (80719) Review

Prang Fine Line Markers, Washable, Set of 8 Markers, Assorted Colors (80719) Feature

• Durable nib
• 2.75 millimeter tip allows for intricate design
• Perfect for classrooms
• Won't bleed through paper
• AP certified non-toxic
• Stylish, innovative design
• Unbeatable functionality
• Colors blend to create new shades
• Washes from skin and most fabrics
• Odorless Markers

Great art starts with great products. Louis Prang developed child-safe art products that uphold the highest standards of quality in materials and color. These standards are maintained today in a comprehensive line of Prang art products for both children and professionals. Prang Fine Line Markers give kids’ imagination a world of vivid colors to work with. These value-priced markers feature superior ink for a smooth laydown and long-lasting, super-resistant 2.75 millimeter nibs for durability and accuracy. Washable ink won’t bleed through paper, making these AP Certified non-toxic markers mess-free. Millions of teachers, students and consumers see, use, or buy Prang art supplies, art markers, crayons, colored and drawing pencils and much more every day. Be bold, color your world, and discover Prang power.

Do-a-Dot Art Brilliant (set of 6)

Do-a-Dot Art Brilliant (set of 6) Review

Do-a-Dot Art Brilliant (set of 6) Feature

• 6 Pack of different markers
• Includes teal, violet, lime green, pink, sunflower, yellow brown
• Each bottle is 2.5 oz.
• Will not dry out if cap is left off
• Easy to blend and create new colors

Parents like to encourage children in creative art activities, but sometimes painting projects can be a little overwhelming. (The bottles, the brushes, the inevitable spills, etc.) This handy-dandy art set provides six brilliant paint colors in sponge-tip bottles that serve as the paint applicators. Best of all, these paints are spill-proof, with no mess at all. Each 5-inch bottle contains 2.5 ounces of paint in pink, violet, teal, yellow, green, or brown. The sponge tip creates a neat dot of paint about .5 inches wide, and the paint dries quickly so colors can be layered. There's a wide range of creative possibilities here, including creating borders for school projects and using the paint markers for patterning activities that reinforce math concepts An art idea sheet is also included with the set. --Marcie Bovetz 3 years & up. Easy to use just twist off the cap and create 100's of art projects. Includes 6 brilliant colors-pink, violet, teal, sunflower yellow, lime green and pink and idea sheet. Non-toxic. 2 1/2 oz. each.

Crayola Fine Line Classic Colors Washable Markers 8/Pkg Classic Colors 58-7809; 3 Items/Order

Crayola Fine Line Classic Colors Washable Markers 8/Pkg Classic Colors 58-7809; 3 Items/Order Review

Crayola Fine Line Classic Colors Washable Markers 8/Pkg Classic Colors 58-7809; 3 Items/Order Feature

• Dimensions: 7.36 in. h x 3.4 in. w x 0.5 in. d
• Weight: 0.14 ounces
• Made in IT

CRAYOLA-Fine Line Washable Markers in 8 classic colors. World's most washable markers are formulated to easily wash from skin and most children's clothing. When you need to draw fine lines, these markers are the best. Non-toxic. Made in USA.

Crayola Bathtub Markers (Pack of 4)

Crayola Bathtub Markers (Pack of 4) Review

Crayola Bathtub Markers (Pack of 4) Feature

• For Endless Fun Creating Masterpieces on the Tub or Tile Walls
• Non-toxic and Washes Off Easily with Soap and Water
• Brings Out your Child's Creativity and Imagination

For Endless Fun Creating Masterpieces on the Tub or Tile WallsNon-toxic and Washes Off Easily with Soap and WaterBrings Out your Child's Creativity and Imagination

Young Artist Essentials Gift Set

Young Artist Essentials Gift Set Review

Young Artist Essentials Gift Set Feature

• Perfect for gift giving, this set is designed to delight and inspire young artists ready to graduate from crayons
• Deluxe wood case gift set features a 64- piece assortment of our premium-quality Faber-Castell drawing components
• Gift set includes : 24 Colored EcoPencils, 8 Watercolor EcoPencils, 2 GRIP Graphite EcoPencils, 18 Oil pastels, 12 Washable Duo-tip markers (24 colors in all),
• Pencil sharpener, Paint brush, 25 Sheets of high quality artist paper, 4 Color illustration booklet, Wooden gift box with flocked storage trays
• Watch your child have fun while learning

This 64-piece gift set includes colored EcoPencils, watercolor EcoPencils, GRIP Graphite EcoPencils, Oil pastels, Washable Duo-tip markers, pencil sharpener, paint brush, 25 sheets of high quality paper, and an illustration booklet. Everything is nicey organized in a wood gift box with storage trays. For ages 6 and up.

Crayola Washable Window Mega Markers 4/Pkg Blue/Pink/Yellow/Green 58-8166; 3 Items/Order

Crayola Washable Window Mega Markers 4/Pkg Blue/Pink/Yellow/Green 58-8166; 3 Items/Order Review

Crayola Washable Window Mega Markers 4/Pkg Blue/Pink/Yellow/Green 58-8166; 3 Items/Order Feature

• Dimensions: 5.13 in. h x 7.89 in. w x 0.92 in. d
• Weight: 0.34 ounces
• Made in IT

CRAYOLA-Washable Window Mega Markers in Blue, Pink, Yellow, and Green. These markers make it easy to decorate windows, glass, mirrors, Mylar, and more. Window Mega markers cover more area and contain more ink than regular Crayola Window markers. That is because of the extra wide nib and greater ink supply-almost 3 times more! Non toxic. Conforms to ASTM D4236. Made in Italy.

Crayola 50ct Washable Super Tips with Silly Scents

Crayola 50ct Washable Super Tips with Silly Scents Review

Crayola 50ct Washable Super Tips with Silly Scents Feature

• Crayola Washable Super Tips markers are perfect for drawing, coloring and writing
• Great value
• Will not bleed through paper
• Portable, reusable clear pouch
• 50 color variety

Yes, this pack really does contain 50 distinct colors. Each 6.5-inch felt-tipped pen has a white barrel and a color-coordinated cap, and variations of pink through red alone require about 10 different pens. (It depends on where you think purple ends, or orange begins.) Each pen has a conical tip that makes drawing thick or thin lines easy. And when you have all 50 colors on your best white shirt, it's nice to know that the inks are washable. The only drawback is that the pens come in a thin transparent plastic case that will probably not survive daily use. --Richard Farr Crayola Super Tips Markers have unique, durable tips for drawing thick or thin lines. Use the sides for coloring in large areas and the tips for adding details. Super Tips are great for school projects, doodling, and coloring fun.These markers use ink that's formulated to easily wash from skin and most children's clothing. Crayola Washable Markers are the world's most washable markers!As an added bonus, these sets include some Silly Scent markers. The set of 20 contains five markers with silly scents and the set of 50 contains twelve.

Family Circus Comic Strip Art Craft Set - 29 Pieces

Family Circus Comic Strip Art Craft Set - 29 Pieces Review

Family Circus Comic Strip Art Craft Set - 29 Pieces Feature

• Family Circus comic strip arts and craft set
• 29 Piece art set comes in the shape of a house with 3 pullout tray drawers
• Comes with coloring cloth and sponge
• Has 12 mini markers, 12 crayons, glue, art pencil and house
• Great gift idea for Christmas or birthdays

The Family Circus 29 piece art set comes in the shape of a house with 3 pullout tray drawers. The set Includes a coloring cloth and sponge, 12 mini markers, 12 crayons, glue, art pencil and house.