The huge range of arts and crafts toys can bring out the creative side of children allowing them to express themselves through drawing and painting. Plenty of messy fun can be had with easels, paints and pens in addition to the variety of craft packs that will keep them busy for hours.
There are plenty of creative toys and gifts out there to fire the imagination here is a guide of the benefits and top toys to look out for.
Aquadraw
The introduction of Aquadraw products was a welcome relief to many parents with budding artists on their hands; at last the no mess creative play had arrived. Rainbow Aquadraw is perfect for toddlers from as young as 18 months and over.
Creative Toys and Craft Kits
Jaques of London Premium Tin Can Alley - PARTY GAMES and Garden Games with Extra Exciting Water Option - Tin Can Alley Makes a Great Kids Game Quality Garden Toys and Games Since 1795
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£8.99
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Learning Resources Stems 3D Maker Construction Toy, Tub of 20
John Lewis & Partners
£9.00
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Coogam 48 Sheets Make A Unicorn Stickers - Arts & Crafts Activity for Birthday Party Favors Gift Window Wall Glass Scrapbooking DIY Projects Decoration For Toddler Kids Children
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£9.99
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Bheddi Bubble Machine, Durable Automatic Bubble Maker with 1 Extra Bubble Solution, Over 500 Bubbles Per Minute, Water Summer Toy for Kids fits Birthday Party, Indoor and Outdoor Activities
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£10.99
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Apples to Pears Gift In a Tin Make Your Own Insect House Craft Kit
John Lewis & Partners
£11.00
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Crafty Kit Company Sewing Kit Patchwork Owl: a complete kit with absolutely to make this sweet little owl. A great project for beginners to sewing, and a for craft lovers.
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£11.50
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Make Your Own Story Dinosaurs Love Stinky Socks and Unicorns Love Rainbow Pants Children's Book, Pack of 2
John Lewis & Partners
£11.98
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FAJRO Makeup Pouch Big Capacity Pencil Pen Case Pink Heart Stick Figure Office College Girl Adult Large Storage
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£11.98
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Pretend Makeup Essentials Set for Girls from the Exclusive Glamour Girl Collection [Toy]
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Crayola 04-0574 Creative Set of Stamps for Drawing and Colouring with Stamps for Game and Gift Multicoloured
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£20.92
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Crayola Washimals Colour and Wash Pets Playset - Creative Colouring Crafts Kit, Gift Set with Washable Marker Pens
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Crayola Colour and Create Tub - Assortment of Crayons, Coloured Pencils, Washable Marker Pens, Coloured Chalk, Colouring Book
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Peppa Pig Set of Four Cute Plush Family Members - Daddy Pig and Mummy Pig are 28cm Tall - Peppa Pig And George Pig are 17cm Tall - Super Soft and Cuddly with Computerised Embroidery Details To The Face Making Them Just Like The Cartoon Characters.
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£30.01
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OIKAY Slime Mini Animal,Cute Mini Animal Resin Slime Accessories For Slime Making Art DIY Craft
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£1.89
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WonderforU Children DIY Beads for Jewellery Bracelet Necklaces String Making Kit, Friendship Bracelets Art Craft Kit for Girls Kids, 24 Colors
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TOMY Toomies Foam Cone Factory Baby Bath Toy | Ice Cream Themed Bubble Making Toy | Kids Water Play Suitable For 18M & 2 3 & 4 Year Old Boys & Girls
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Style Girlz Unicorn Card Making Set - Childrens Arts and Crafts Kit For Girls
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£12.99
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Pop Beads, Toys for 4, 5, 6, 7 Year Old Girls, Christmas Birthday Gifts, DIY Jewelry Making Kit for Hairband, Necklace,Ring , 600pcs Snap Pop Beads in Jewelry Box
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£25.99
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Bolt Builders - STEM Educational Toys for Boys and Girls - Construction Engineering Building Toy for Kids - 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 + Year Old Kids Will Love Learning Whilst Making Models - Certified Safe
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Ucradle Children DIY Bead Set, 550pcs Pony Alphabet Pop Beads for Making Necklace Bracelet Ring, Art Craft & Jewellery Making Kit for Kids Girls Age 4 5 6 7 8, 24 Types
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£7.99
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This fantastic idea allows them to create no-mess colourful pictures with the special Aquadraw pen, paintbrush and stampers. The rainbow of colours will magically disappear so they can draw new scenes over and over again. The colourful mat comes with 3 accessories and a promise of endless fun.
Moon Sand
The latest craze to hit our shores is the innovative Moon Sand; the clean and mouldable sand that never dries out. Kids love a day at the seaside so what better way to keep those little faces smiling than with their own indoor beach!
Moon Sand doesn’t dry out so no water is needed to make sand castles etc best of all it can be used again and again for sculpting and moulding endless creations. The exciting range of Moon Sand includes every little girl’s favourite the “Princess Castle” with all its glitter and sparkle. This comes with 6 moulds, 2 shades of sand, purple sand with glitter, a digging tool and an inflatable playmate/storage bag.
Adventure Island
For animal lovers “Adventure Island” has special moulds to create a giraffe, monkey, elephant and alligator plus people, huts and palm trees. There are 3 colours of Moon Sand and a 2 sided play area. Recommended ages for Moon Sand is 3 years and over. These fun play sets won’t stain or stick and any accidents can be simply vacuumed up.
Arts and Crafts are one of those toy categories that cater to all ages and make wonderful hobbies. Art sets, card making sets, jigsaws, model kits, painting by numbers, paper craft and needlework/sewing kits are as popular as they ever were. There is something for everyone and great Christmas gift ideas can be found in any Arts and Crafts section of stores.
Card Making Caddy
A Deluxe Card Making Caddy is a good idea for ages 8 and over and is packed with cards and envelopes, stickers, glitter, glue, ribbons etc all you need to make the perfect card. There are Pencil Caddies, Portable Art Chests, a Jigroll for storing jigsaws, brush sets and more.