Reddit mentions: The best craft kits

I wrote this out yesterday morning, but didn't get a chance to post it, so some ideas might sound repetitive, so I apologize for that:


There are so many hobbies that don't involve spending thousands of dollars and if you find something you're passionate about, even if your boyfriend isn't, I'm sure he'd love hearing you talk about it.


I love to read. There are tons of free books online (especially on Amazon) as well as super cheap books you can buy just about anywhere. I like researching new things online (everything from medical info to history and biographies) or learning the backstory/ideas behind the shows and movies I watch on tv. I love video games and there are plenty that are free to play or very affordable to buy on so many different platforms. Being fit and working out is free. YouTube has countless channels dedicated to every different style of fitness you can think of. I'm subscribed to so many different channels, it's like having my own personal trainer tailored to my exact interests. It's also a great place to watch tutorials on doing pretty much anything you can imagine.... from makeup to cooking to gardening to singing to programming to woodworking and everything in between. The amount of things you can learn or watch on Youtube is pretty much endless. It might even inspire you to start Vlogging or making your own videos. You could take up playing an instrument or learning a new language with free apps like Duolingo. Since you like wine and Netflix, I've heard of a lot of places where you can have a girl's night out drinking wine and painting together. It would be an interesting change of pace! I'm an avid gardener and you can can garden indoors and out for a pretty small investment just starting with a few seeds.


There are tons of kits that you can buy without spending too much money to see what you're into. I'll list some of my favorites below. Some of the Klutz kits might seem juvenile, but they really aren't. They are all-inclusive, well packaged and have awesome instructions and tips: Gardening, Sewing, Clay, Watercolor, Coloring and Knitting.

Honestly the possibilities are endless, you just have to open your mind up to what a hobby can be. I'm pretty passionate about most of the things I mentioned, plus things like interior design, fashion, Art, electronics, cars, tattoos and tons of things that would cost a lot of money to actually purchase and engage in, but I learn about them, make Pinterest boards about them and discuss and share my interest with friends and family. Actually Pinterest is a great way to discover new hobbies and interests and Etsy is pretty inspiring since most things are homemade or vintage.

Here's an idea: get crafty! With arts and crafts, that is, where you're only limited by your imagination (and money and time too I suppose...)

Buy a generic back pack and decorate it with pins and patches and iron-ons and dangly doo-hickies all that you can make (or order online) yourself! Seriously, it doesn't take much to get one of those button-makers. It'll come in handy later when your little filly gets a bit older and runs for student council, amiright?

You can buy iron-on stuff at almost any large retailer or hobby/crafts store. Try something compatible with your home printer and see how that works.

Patches are a little bit more complicated but still within reach. You can design your own and have them created by companies over the internet. Most of them offer iron-on backing for a little extra, and it doesn't take much to add a little extra stitching for added security. Most of the time all you need is a vector image and those are easy enough to find. Typically you're limited to a 3" x 3" square. Another catch too is you'll probably have to order a half dozen or so, which is okay too if your daughter has friends to share with.

If you're feeling adventurous, try stencil-making! Buy those little blind-bag toys and attach key ring loops on them. Search the internet for toys and trinkets to hang off of the bag. These are all fun creative learning experiences that you can share together. This is also her back pack and it can be a canvass for self-expression. I haven't met a girl yet that didn't want to express herself. Buy her a good quality pack and it'll last a lot longer than any average plastic Wal-Mart bag. It might not be an official product, but when has that been an issue for this community? If you need help, well, that's what we're here for. She can invest a little bit of herself into making it and maybe she'll care about it all that much more (or maybe I'm just being sickeningly optimistic. It's just a back pack after all...)

If I've learned anything from the DIY Channel, it's that all you need is a hot glue gun and a heaping helping of ambition! Good times. Now get out there and make an awesome back pack and report back with pictures!

Links - A Pink Backpack. Start here and apply ponies.

Printable Fabic for Inkjet Printers

Custom Patches

The EZ POP Button Maker

edit: spelling...

When i did a trip with my kid at 18mths old (he is the same will not sleep unless in his bed usually) I had multiple items at the ready and would swap once i saw him loosing interest. Things other than the ipad that he loved, books ( he loves when you read to him), water wow books from Melissa and Doug, I got a monthly pill organizer and filled each little spot with a treat like puffs, cherrios, fruit snacks etc and he would work on opening and closing the little doors to find what was inside ( he was more excited to open and close than actually eat it). I also had his fav stuffed animal, a little bear he could work on buckles etc.
I travelled early in the morning because he is well behaved in the morning. He slept like crap the night before we returned and only the ipad would work ( i got him little headphones we practiced using so as not to annoy others) he watched the ipad for about 30 mins and i noticed he was drifting and i took him out his seat and held him as he slept all the way back ( i actually had him just sit in the airline seat and sent his carseat as baggage, i know having them in the carseat is safer so please don't judge it was what worked best for him)

Melissa & Doug On the Go Water Wow! Activity Book, 3-Pack - Animals, Alphabet, and Numbers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPHX9JK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_EpvdzbARWMV7E

Melissa & Doug Soft Activity Baby Book - Dress Up Bear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P4CF5AO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Hxvdzb5W5D805

Something like this to keep stuff from falling like oball attached to his carseat Baby Buddy Secure-A-Toy, Safety Strap Secures Toys, Teether, or Pacifiers to Strollers, Highchairs, Car Seats—Adjustable Length to Keep Toys Sanitary Clean Blue-Navy 2 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003Y3BH1G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_RBvdzbW4J2R00


Also this was a hit Kidsthrill Doodle Magnetic Drawing Board – Colorful Kids Writing Sketching Pad – Assorted Colors https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AHK8OYC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_VGvdzbV7S78SV

Kinetic sand

Backstory... I'm a bit of a geek. Seriously. I've also got Gallium And ferrofluid.

BEST april fools prank. I have one I just did, so not really april fools but still wonderful. My coworkers helped me saran wrap one of my employee's car. It was fantastic, yes I have photographic evidence if anyone is interested. Truly. Another is taping an airhorn to the underside of my GM's chair.

Fin or embarrassing fact or story... um... wow. Okay, this is fun and embarrassing. OK, here goes....

I like Zumba... Like REALLY like zumba... I would do it every day if I had time. Lots of panting and sweating with my wii controller strapped to my hip. So fun.

Yay! I love figuring out gifts for people.

For Adela:

• Monster High Artist Tote Compact Portfolio Set Since she's into arts and drawing AND Monster High I figured this and the one below would be perfect for her.
  
  
• Monster High Scrapbook Your Wall See above.
  
  
• Shrinky Dinks Deluxe Activity These things absolutely blew my mind when I was a kid. They're super duper fun to make too.
  
  
• Spirograph Deluxe Design Set I saw this while digging on Amazon for the gifts suggested above and thought it looked really neat. I'll live vicariously through her if she gets this! Haha.
  
  For Isla:
  
  
• The Amazing WUBBLE Bubble Ball So I had the oppurtunity to play with one of these recently and it was freaking fun. It looked so neat, too!
  
  
• Play-Doh Sweet Shoppe Double Treat Ice Cream Set I actually had one of these when I was a kid. Of course it has changed a little bit since then but I used that thing until there was so much dry playdoh built up that it was unusable. lol
  
  
• Play-Doh Sweet Shoppe Cupcake Tower Look at this thing! You make cupcakes! I would imagine she'll put playdoh sprinkles and toppings on the things. :)
  
  
• My Little Pony Soft-formed Glowing Pal This would be a really sweet gift if she uses a night light!
  
  
• Hasbro My Little Pony The Stars are Out Sheet Set When she wants new big girl bed sheets!
  
  
• My Little Pony Chutes and Ladders Game A really nice memory I have from childhood is playing board games with my parents.

If you aren't yet 18 I can't condone getting into vaping regardless of if you are using 0 nic or not. At the core of it you are inhaling substances that still has not been fully researched and the long term impact of using is not fully understood. I won't go into how you go from being a child to an adult overnight when you turn 18 but 18 is what we all are stuck with as being the age in which you can use these types of products.

That all being said if you suffer from severe anxiety and clinical level (or any for that matter) depression you need to seek professional help. I say this with all seriousness. These are diseases and need treatment. Whether that means cognitive or talk therapy or medication or herbal/alternative treatment. Please take it from someone who knows. You've taken an important first step in recognizing you have a problem so please take then next important step and ask for help.

I love vaping. It helped me quit cigarettes after my first vape. And currently I don't see myself stopping any time soon. However, would I vape if I had never smoked? Probably not, in fact most likely not.

All seriousness aside check out this stuff Kinetic Sand it is amazing and hours of fun to play with.

Things can get better, but unless you ask for help and take that step they will not get better on their own.

Please take care of yourself. There is only one of you and we'd hate to lose you.

Now, if you turn 18 and decide to try out vaping please feel free to come back here and we'll all be happy to help you to vaping nirvana.

Cheers.

Little late but I have some suggestions. Sorry for formatting on mobile.

This thing is amazing you can daze out with it forever. Just a string with a strobe like light.

[String thing] (https://www.amazon.com/Can-You-Imagine-String-Built/dp/B017BH1SWS/ref=asc_df_B017BH1SWS/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312142638209&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2731752638960489145&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008532&hvtargid=aud-801738734305:pla-566838612206&psc=1)

Also lava lamps are beautiful to look at.
[Lava Lamps] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s?k=giant+lava+lamp)
And a spin art machine is very fun to play with.
[Spin art] (https://www.amazon.com/ALEX-Toys-161W-Fantastic-Spinner/dp/B00141DA6U/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=spin+art&qid=1567924845&s=gateway&sr=8-3)


In the higher end of stuff korg kaoss pads are super fun to hook your phone up to and effect any audio you play though it.
[Korg kaoss] (https://www.amazon.com/Korg-KP3-Dynamic-Effects-Sampler/dp/B000LJ8GI8/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?keywords=korg+kaoss&qid=1567924900&s=gateway&sr=8-12)

Edit: links

As a former anime nerd I have snooped and found some age appropriate potential gifts (I don't know what she's seen though!)

Rylee:

• Boruto Manga vol 1 Sequel to the Naruto manga series, a lot less sad so far
  
  
• Gravity Falls Cinestory Comic vol 1 Gravity Falls is an age appropriate Disney Cartoon that's honestly really cool and unique. The story gets pretty deep so you can enjoy reading it together if you want!
  
  
• Avatar The Last Airbender Complete Series A beautiful epic story about a young protagonist tasked with saving the world from a century old war. If you haven't seen it, watch it with her. This is an American cartoon but it is a must watch
  
  
• Spirited Away If she hasn't seen it, this is one of the most popular Ghibli films. Family appropriate with strong cultural references.
  
  
• The Magic Kingdom of Landover part 1 This includes the first three novels in the series by Terry Brooks. One of the first fantasy novel series I was able to get into at a young age
  
  
• Needle Felting Tool and Project Kit to make some cute plush kitties in a cool crafty way. Might not be good for the 8 year old to try but Rylee should be fine!
  
  
  Trinity:
  
  
• Karakuri Papercraft Book Learn to make mechanical paper sculptures. They're very cool!
  
  
• Paint Your Own Horse Figurine Kit
  
  
• Tetris 3D Puzzle
  
  
• Ducktales Xbox360 Game Awesome remastered video game from the 80's!
  

THIS IS SO COOL.

• Macaroni Grill
  
• Olive Garden (it's not my favorite but we love to go with friends)
  
• P.F. Changs
  
  I'd love to take my mom/parents to dinner. Mom's been in the hospital for two weeks and they've both been stressed out of their minds. It'd be nice to give them a nice meal, even if I had to get takeout and bring it to the hospital :)
  
  Dinners on you!
  
  PS: This sand is fascinating.

picked these out for landon this and this found this for noah dis found this cool ass toy site called fat brain toys there over priced but finding them else were cheaper lots of things landon will love he likes to build thing loves things like magnets what have you oh yes! :D

(Posted this on your r/christmas post, but sometimes they remove things with links, so I'm posting here too!)

I really like the Grimm's toys. They are kind of expensive, but super cool for kids to stack and build, organize by size/shape/color, and they are made out of wood which is a nice different texture than all the plastic toys kids have. My 4 year old son loves playing with all his Grimm's stuff. We have the large rainbow, some of the little peg people, the trees, fairy houses, and some blocks. I would also suggest kinetic sand, play silks and costumes, a rocker board, and water beads. All the above are great sensory toys and are big hits with kids with or without autism!

Nope, not for decent stuff. We've bought three times because we have a small sand table on our porch (so it lives outside uncovered) but after a couple months our three year old has lost half of it through the floor. Twice it's been perfect like this and doesn't change, one brand was crap but it was crap from day one. Oddly, he liked it at least as much, it just wouldn't hold shapes well. Anyway, all three were different brands from Amazon so if there's differences it seems to be more who made it than changes over time.

Btw, I'm pretty sure this is the one we bought last time and it's been great:

Waba Fun Kinetic Sand (2.2lbs/1000 gms) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CO5AQ12

There were two Klutz books back in the day for polymer clay, and each came with 8 half-bars of Sculpey III (a low-quality polymer clay); they wouldn't have the clay still included though if purchased at amazon, eBay, etc.
https://www.amazon.com/Incredible-Clay-Book-Klutz-Press/dp/1878257730
https://www.amazon.com/Create-Anything-Clay-Sherri-Haab/dp/1570543275
Those were very simple books oriented toward kids, and almost entirely small sculpted items in the second book (the first book had more techniques), but I see there's at least one newer Klutz polymer clay book (not by the same author/s though) on making sculpted "charms":
https://www.amazon.com/Klutz-Make-Clay-Charms-Craft/dp/0545498562

There are better books for those things though, even for simple sculpts (including "charms") like these for example:
https://www.amazon.com/Clay-Play-JEWELRY-Terry-Taylor/dp/0486799441
https://www.amazon.com/Polymer-Clay-Cookbook-Tiny-Jewelry/dp/0823024849

But there's also loads of FREE info, tutorials, etc, online at YouTube and at places like my website for making things like that, and many other things with polymer clay.

My sister is 7 and pretty into learning so I got her things to try and keep that spirit alive. I bought her this telescope and a childrens book about celestial bodies. I also bought this for a girl about Isla's age for Christmas. I got to play with it in the store and it feels pretty awesome and never dries up.

Edit: Adela might be interested in the other things I got for my sister which were a Crayola crayon/marker maker, Bill Nye science books and this DohVinci thing

I love these lights so much. They change color at different speeds/ patterns depending what you select and they're super cheap.

Also I have a rain stick that I made which is super fun to use.

Also kinetic sand

My daughter is 6! She likes Legos and Lego video games. Does your daughter have any consoles? You said she is getting in to video games. I can recommend Lego Harry Potter and the Lego The Movie video game. Spring is coming. Does she like birds? She might like a set of binoculars and this bird book. My daughter has that book and loves trying to find all of the birds listed in our area. Peeler beads are something your two girls can do together. They might also like a spin art machine.

If you want to get something she'll use then i'd try to go with whatever type of toy she plays with the most often. Most kids have a lot of stuffed animals but don't often actually play with them - same goes for dolls a lot of the time.

I have two 10 year old nieces and one spends most of her time playing with monster high dolls so for her i'd try to get a doll or set that she doesn't already have.

The other one spends a lot of time playing with playmobil and lego friends doll sets so in her case i'd get her a new playmobil or lego set.

A lot of girls this age are into craft kits. If you think she'd like that maybe go with something like this or this.

Maybe it's outdated where you live and for a 14 yo, but I bough a badge maker to my sister a couple years ago. And she loved it ! You can put whatever message or picture you want, offer them to your friends, etc.

You could offer her a mini tech lab (to do make up, or just cool stuffs).

You used to be able to buy an unpainted knockoff breyer for like $20. Maybe the kit is still a thing? I did like a dozen of them back in the day. The paint that comes with them leaves a little something to be desired if you want it to look more professional, but if you use your own paint the quality of the model is actually really nice. I did all my guys and a bunch just for fun.

Edit: I just googled and the kit still exists and is actually from Breyer. They're all over Amazon. They have way more breeds/poses these days!

Okay so I love me some cute things! Narrowing it down is hard

Narwhal Giant squishy Plush

These Bentos are both cute! Hello Kitty
and Rabbit Moon

Cute craft kits mini food
and Mini food keychains

Bath time Unicorn Curtain

Finally Sailor Moon Socks!

I want to keep looking because this is so much fun!

If her dexterity is still good, maybe something like hand braided dog toys made from old t-shirts, which could be donated to a local shelter or rescue group:

http://stories.barkpost.com/how-to-make-a-t-shirt-dog-toy/

 


No-sew (hand tied fleece blankets) could be gifted to family members. Or make crib blanket sized ones and donate them to a local childrens shelter, fire department, or police station for children in crisis:

http://thefrugalgirls.com/2011/12/no-sew-fleece-blanket.html

(Be sure to watch your local craft or fabric store for sales and coupons. Jo Ann fabrics, for example, frequently had 50% off coupons that are good on any one cut of fabric. Also, after the holidays, there should be some excellent sales on polar fleece, as many fabric stores will be clearing it out to make room for spring fabrics.)

 

Potholder weaving loom:
https://www.amazon.com/Schylling-Metal-Potholder-Loom-Set/dp/B0019FJEZM

This is a good start, and any old ball point will do. If you really bug out and love it, Amazon has more sets and pen bundles. Have fun!

This would be a great deal of fun, and another way to recycle paper! It's a bit harder to recycle color paper, but this would be a cute solution to that c: http://www.amazon.com/4M-Recycled-Paper-Beads-Kit/dp/B004YN188W/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=A21OGEO1QE54&coliid=I142UC946AHB2R

This would be pretty cool for Adela.

I bet Isla would love playing with this

A couple suggestions, I might add:

Metal Puzzles: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QL2XRFD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_4w8RDbSDA8Y6J

Super Spirograph : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KJLUTQU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7x8RDbNRC3FC3

I've used these as well as other variations for fun. I also play with uv reactive paint or markers and a black light

I don't like onesies; I prefer the feeling of a waistband.

I'll second the Tangle and add Downbeats earplugs. Kinetic sand is cool. I can't find the one I have but sensory chews like this or this are great.

[Kinetic sand](http://www.amazon.com/Waba-Fun-Kinetic-Sand-2-2lbs/dp/B00CO5AQ12/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410849901&sr=8-1&keywords=kinetic+sand( is some really weird and interesting stuff.

It feels so odd but pleasing lol.

Halloween Hijinxery

C'mon...gimme

Gift One This is under my "New House" WL, I am going to be moving in with 3 other people who also like to play table top and card games and we all need something we can play on.

Gift Two and a little something for me

Edit

Gift Two I never got to play with Shrinky Dinks as a kid, I want to see what all the fun is about. Also I am About to but the Paper Crane kit as a treat for myself.

The resonance makes the pattern start and end with them in the same point every 8 earth years/13 venus years, after which it repeats. 8 years from today, Earth and Venus will be in the same spots relative to the sun as they are right now. If they weren't resonant, that wouldn't happen.

But they aren't exactly resonant, so if the simulation continued for another 8 year cycle, the next pattern would look the same but be a teensy bit offset from the previous one. If they were perfectly resonant, then the pattern would draw right on top of itself for the next cycle.

If that's not enough, I dunno man, buy a spirograph.

I keep a stock of these. Work great for boy or girls for $15.

ALEX Toys Artist Studio Fantastic Spinner https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00141DA6U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tuzJAbDEV1DB1

Here's 10 sheets for less than $10

Also, you can just buy clear polystyrene sheets, but I don't know what thickness would work best

We've done 6 flights over the past 4 weeks with our 19/20 mo old. Favorite things by far were Water Wow Melissa and Doug activities
and travel Aquadoodle.

Beauty

• Hair Chalk Kit
  
• Fashion Headbands Kit
  
• Sparkle Tattoo Set
  
• Ink-a-do Tattoo Pens
  
• Mani Pedi Party Set
  
• Nail Stickers
  
  
  Tech-y Toys
  
  
• Voice Changer
  
• Snap Circuits Jr.
  
• Coke Can RC Car
  
• RC Copter
  
• RC Quadcopter
  
• RC Mustang
  
• RC Tranatula
  
  Nerf
  
  
• Strongarm Blaster
  
• Zombie Hammershot
  
• Thunderblast Launcher
  
• Bow Blaster
  
• Zombie Strike Target Set
  
• Crossbolt Blaster
  
• Rebelle Crossbow Blaster
  
• Pink Crush Blaster
  
  Arts & Crafts
  
  
• Scratch Art Kit
  
• Travel Spirograph
  
• Needlepoint Butterfly
  
• Spirograph Tin
  
• Paper Airplanes Kit
  
• Rock Pets Garden Frog
  
• Perler Bead Kit
  
• My First Sewing Kit
  
• Butterfly Necklace Maker
  
• Paper Bead Making Kit
  
• Shrinky Dinks Jewelry
  
• Needlepoint Flower
  
• Clay Charm Craft Kit
  
• Mr. Sketch Scent Markers

I'm not sure if you've ever seen this stuff before or if it is WTF worthy but it is still pretty fucking cool Magic sand. Here is a video of how it works... Always dry

I bought this spirograph set for a 5 year old cousin and my 6 year old daughter was super jelly, there are different set with varying prices too:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009VE38D2/

I also have this saved for in case my daughter is invited to a girl we dont know very well's b-day party:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WFKOSS/

> some magic shrink plastic I don't know about?

Why yes, there is

(before people start saying how this wouldn't work to make this game - it's a joke, calm down)

The "Carry on my Wayward Son" part sort of looks like it may have been written on this type of shrinking plastic. If you want, you could pick some up on Amazon or at your local craft store and easily replace that charm.

Here you go https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B009VE38D2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This one is a simple and good one i found after testing out a few kits, just buy extra coloring pens because it only comes with 2 of them. Enjoy bro

For those who might not know:

Shrinkydinks was a popular children's toy in the 1970s and early 80s. Plastic sheets can be drawn on with colored pencils, pens, markers, cut out and baked in an oven. They shrink by about 50% and thicken, forming a heavy plastic. By drawing on them beforehand, the coloring gets more dense and vibrant, and the "blank" areas of the plastic become white. It's very durable once it shrinks.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Shrinky-Dinks-Creative-Sheets-Crystal/dp/B0103B04RO

Interesting but 25 pounds of kinetic sand would cost $225+

Or, here at Amazon.ca, 5kg for $85 so 3 packs w/shipping hit $250 for the best deal I could see ... or $988 for the worst deal :)

When I was a kid they sold this stuff as a toy in a little genie bottle. It was a lot of fun to play with.

You can apparently get it on amazon.

Adding where I bought the sand for the curious.

Waba Fun Kinetic Sand (2.2lbs/1000 gms) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CO5AQ12/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_5Tmnub15XE2WM

Potholder Weaving Loom...one of the many toys I wish I knew what happened to....

http://www.amazon.com/HOLDER-weaving-loops-colored-FABRIC/dp/B0019FJEZM

you can probably get the weaving loops on Amazon as well.

Here ya go! Be nice & let your nephew play too..

After some searching, I found a site where you can buy these ($10 US, plus shipping).

Edit: Same price on Amazon, but eligible for free Prime shipping.

Color on a Shrinky Dink Sheet, using bold lines (I like Sharpie), and colored pencil, and cut it out.

Make sure you draw it big enough, they'll shrink to 1/3 of their size in area after you bake them, and will thicken up considerably.

Come on dawg.... you gotta take advantage of the charity!

https://smile.amazon.com/Educational-Innovations-Magic-Sand-Blue/dp/B009P8ARHY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1492534110&sr=8-3&keywords=MAGIC+SAND

I like to use kinetic sand. I have it in a container and when I'm on my computer or watching TV I just play with it absent-mindedly. Link for reference

Just a cute company that makes crafty books/kits/instruction-ables! Some for kids, most for all ages. I got this kit and it comes with everything: wool, foam block, tool, and a really helpful book with step-by-step instructions!

I keep seeing people sing the praises of these reusable water activity books. I'm planning on getting my niece and nephew them for Christmas.

But all the cool kids have one!

I always wanted a Furby but my mom thought they were a waste (especially after the recall). [This] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CO5AQ12/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_img?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3AVX7BCVGA36L&coliid=IE3S8ELCF7K2Z) is something I've been asking them to get me for the past 3 or 4 bdays/ Christmas and it still hasn't happened.

Thank you for the contest. I love this idea :)

This book looks promising:

紙のからくり カミカラで遊ぼ! (Japanese) Tankobon Softcover

And here's the Penguin kit.

Magic Sand (Blue) by Educational Innovations http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009P8ARHY/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_K1Qftb1Q3TRJ6
You're welcome!

I googled it and found it on amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Kamikara-Penguin-Action-Haruki-Nakamura/dp/B077JGWRH8

There. You can plainly see where my link is taking you, and it's not some unknown "source" like several other links his this dude's history.

Amazon also sells it in greater quantity for about the same price.

http://smile.amazon.com/Waba-Fun-Kinetic-Sand-2-2lbs/dp/B00CO5AQ12/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1421340356&sr=1-1&keywords=kinetic+sand&pebp=1421340363025&peasin=B00CO5AQ12

If you're interested or want to make/buy it yourself: It's the Mechanical Paper Toy by Haruki Nakamura. He also has a super fat one

Thanks, I've been looking for this stuff for the past 25 years or so. Had no idea what it was called.

http://www.amazon.com/Educational-Innovations-Magic-Sand-Blue/dp/B009P8ARHY

Shopkins or a Craft kit like this or this

They most certainly do.

However, you may find the off-brand stuff more economical.

You should print them on shrinky dink Inkjet paper and make them into little charms. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0042SYZDE?pc_redir=1407540506&robot_redir=1

That was my first thought, too! Nothing like a blister ya got from touching one of those right out of the oven And yes, you can still get Shriny Dinks.

http://www.amazon.com/Creativity-Kids-Shrink-Fun-Deluxe/dp/B001OXUIIG/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1452718423&sr=8-9&keywords=shrinky+dinks

Something like this?

If the video would have referenced one of these I'd agree with you, the beginning of the video is on the cusp of parody.

looks like you can still get em

We just drove from SF to LA with our almost 2 year old, and it was way less awful than I was prepared for. We got several of these (which were the BIGGEST hit) : https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Water-Activity-3-Pack/dp/B00CPHX9JK/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1506016783&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=water+wow+melissa+and+doug&psc=1

We also had several of the Melissa and Doug reusable sticker books and downloaded some sesame street on the tablet to use in a pinch. And lots of snacks.

Hope it's smooth travel for you!

I don't think we had any duds this year, but I was surprised by how much of a hit the "spiral paint kit" was. They would do it all day long.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00141DA6U/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1451425131&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=spinning+paint+toy&dpPl=1&dpID=51QPIBqHgCL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/Kamikara-Penguin-Action-Haruki-Nakamura/dp/B077JGWRH8

and here is how to create one (or 100): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZz4YyJWKXI

You can use a spirograph such as this one to create this shape and many others with one continuous line.

It occurs to me that one might try using shrinky dink type material for these. It might allow for a little more detail.

$10 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Educational-Innovations-Magic-Sand-Blue/dp/B009P8ARHY

Because you can buy it on Amazon for $10

No, that's a more basic set. This one looks more like the one in the picture.

Edit: Also, this set is more intricate, and has smaller parts that are easier to lose, and are a choking hazard. It has track pieces for the outer ring that can snap together to make many shapes, but that means this one might be more delicate.

If you decide you actually want to try, here you go: https://www.amazon.com/Educational-Innovations-Magic-Sand-Blue/dp/B009P8ARHY

I want to get the super deluxe version now.

A quick google brings up this https://www.amazon.com/wacky-tivities-Kinetic-Sand-2lb-Brown/dp/B00IG4YB5W

Or, for Half the price, make your own.

Just purchased enough to fill up my bathtub. You can too.

Here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/Kamikara-Penguin-Action-Haruki-Nakamura/dp/B077JGWRH8

Here you go

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LBGHU2S/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1DKI5KNZ5CY83&coliid=I1V06DZZB9737Z&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009P8ARHY/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1DKI5KNZ5CY83&coliid=IM9D7WHABIFEP

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051GWA3S/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1DKI5KNZ5CY83&coliid=I2GNHRONA3TAKX

This is the kit I bought!

If you are still looking for it, it's called kinetic sand.

$15.03:

http://www.amazon.com/Waba-Fun-Kinetic-Sand-2-2lbs/dp/B00CO5AQ12/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412740850&sr=8-1&keywords=kinetic+sand

$14.99:

http://www.target.com/p/wacky-tivities-kinetic-sand-2lb-brown/-/A-15339388#prodSlot=dlp_medium_1_1&term=kinetic+sand

10% more sand for 4 cents more. Different brand though.

http://smile.amazon.com/Waba-Fun-Kinetic-Sand-2-2lbs/dp/B00CO5AQ12/

http://www.amazon.com/Waba-Fun-Kinetic-Sand-2-2lbs/dp/B00CO5AQ12/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1412962147&sr=1-1&keywords=kinetic+sand

This is the adult toy of a version that I used to have as a kid.

https://www.amazon.com/ALEX-Toys-161W-Fantastic-Spinner/dp/B00141DA6U

I'd suggest Shrinky Dinks
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042SYZDE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9zMKBbC4RFBFD

Magic Sand - Amazon

Same

Edit:for the penguin

options:

https://www.vat19.com/item/penguin-pop-paper-penguin-pop-up-craft-kit

https://www.amazon.com/Kamikara-Penguin-Action-Haruki-Nakamura/dp/B077JGWRH8

Appears to be called Kamikara Penguin POP! Action Paper Craft kit by Haruki Nakamura

I found it on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Waba-Fun-Kinetic-Sand-Pounds/dp/B00CO5AQ12/

Seems expensive

You can get this exact one [here](Kamikara Penguin POP! Action Paper Craft kit by Haruki Nakamura https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077JGWRH8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BGFXCbZ5B00SP)

Kinetic Sand

I think it’s Kinetic Sand

Shrinky Dinks available at craft stores.

[Magic Sand!]
(https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009P8ARHY/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1497188148&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Magic+sand&dpPl=1&dpID=41kseUy2mFL&ref=plSrch)

Kinetic Sand

Link to product (but not review permalink since it's posted here via imgur).