They are easy and creative
357819
I have made at least half of these recipes since getting the book. They are easy and creative, AND they inspire me to want to cook more. This is a fabulous book!
1747106
These tiles are automatically creative and provide wonderful engineering and cooperative opportunities for all of my elementary aged students. I was thrilled to find them on sale and have recommended them to colleagues and parents.
1619088
I bought a couple of these sets for my friend's children. They seem to like them and have made some interesting contraptions. These K'nex sets are pretty easy to put together with single connectors...each piece connects to others with one snap. These are different from Legos actually appearing more realistic. One draw back is the pieces are more fragile (breakable) and may need adult help with younger children.

Overall, I (er, the kids) find these to be fun and even educational...A newfangled idea for youngsters.
4043916
These are fun and the kids really enjoy them. I'm using them with my 1st and 4th graders. They're a little young for the older one but he's ok with it. They color while I read the fact sheet and talk about the topic. The result is impressive and they're really proud of their accomplishment, especially the 1st grader. They're also convenient for keeping other papers and projects from the topic together, not just the projects that come with the book.
1695228
I have two daughters (5 and 10) who absolutely love to do arts & crafts. They are both super creative so I try to have a lot of variety on hand for them to choose from as their imaginations call for something particular. While they have a ton at home, traveling is kind of a pain because they have to go through what they have and pack what they thick they may want into a bag or case. Inevitably, they always forget something. Each of them has their own extracurricular activity which requires the other one to sit quietly for a period of time. For these reasons, I wanted a self-contained art kit that was good for travel and offered a decent variety of supplies. The Sheepdog Enterprises kit hit the mark perfectly. The only thing we need to bring with it is paper or a coloring book.

I really like the wooden pine box with handles, because it makes it super easy to tote around. Each item has its own specific holder, so it keeps everything organized and very user-friendly. My girls have already used most of the items from this kit and were pretty happy with everything. Crayons are always a concern that they will be too waxy and not color well. The crayons in this kit are not comparable to the better known brand; however, they do a decent enough job. The glue is in a little plastic squeeze bottle and is very runny and not very sticky; however, if you pop the top off, you can refill it with a glue of your choice. The scissors are a little finicky and take some getting use to, but are sharper than I expected them to be. Once you get the hang of using them, they do a nice job at cutting. My 10-year old says that she wishes they had just included regular old-fashioned paper clips because the thin, flat ones that are included in the kit are difficult to utilize properly. There is a good assortment of colors in the markers. They wrote/colored well with a medium-sized tip which is perfect for just about anything you'd want to do with them. I appreciate the ability to personalize the case, making it extra special for your little artist.

All in all, I am happy with this purchase. It is a well-thought out and comprehensive art kit designed for fun and creativity, not for a professional artist.
It suits our needs just fine and will get hours of use.

Disclaimer ** I received this item at a discounted price in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not paid nor compensated in any way for my review. My rating is based solely on my own real-life testing of the product and not influenced in any way by the discounted price. I am not affiliated with the company and make no promises of a good review. Please don't disregard my opinion simply because I didn't pay full price. As a shopper, I rely heavily on customer reviews when making my decision to purchase a product, therefore I write my reviews with the same intention as though I was on the other end. I hope you will find my review helpful in your purchasing decisions.
3636364
I picked these up for kids that seem to wander into my house (family and friends' children - I don't live in the gingerbread house). They are holding up nicely so far, though I keep away from the really small children due to small pieces. I love anything creative and these are creative as well as colorful.
368859
Write your review here  I haven't used them as yet but I gave two of them a a gift and they are pleased with the colors and how easy the colors flow from the pen. That was good to hear.
20350
The designs and ideas are creative and gorgeous.  There are times when the directions are unclear.  Wording could be much simpler, straightforward, which would help.
3243526
These inks are easy to use and can create so much beautiful paper/stationery. Personally have never used them on fabric so I can't speak to that. The instructions are a little dicey but there are good videos on YouTube for Suminagashi. I think Blick has a good video. It is a good idea to wear old clothes and gloves when using these inks. It is worth noting that the red ink produces more of a pink color. You can mix inks to create unique shades. Different papers react differently with the inks it is a good idea to try different types-100% cotton fiber for example. I have used these kits with kids and adults and everyone is delighted with how easy it is to create lovely paper. No artistic skill is necessary. A good activity for a summer afternoon with kids of a fun project to make love notes. Enjoy!
3548922
I just received my package today and they are already put to work. I enjoy them for arts and craft time with my daughters. They aren't too sharp for them and it is very easy to use. There is a nice grip, I can grab beads from the side, and it can grab 2 beads at a time from the bottom grabbers and 1 at a time from the middle. Overall worth the value.
1184529
My grandkids love to do anything that is creative. This requires some adult supervision, but the kids were kept busy for a while and enjoyed their results.
2121486
they do what they're made to do, they're easy to write and easy to erase.
749616
The ideas are simple and I don't have to go out and buy a bunch of items.  Most of the creations can be made with things around the house.  My grandchildren are between ages 1 and 5 and there's something for each of them.
1308667
The patterns and ideas are cute and clever.  The directions are easy to follow, and also can serve as springboards for other ideas.  Overall I really enjoy this book and I recommend it highly.
4266045
i thought the arrangements were for at least mid difficulty but these are very easy.
1058707
They are easy and energy efficient.  I love them, pure and simple.  Easy to put up and take down.  Thank you!
2683329
Bought this for my daughter who likes to draw.  The concept is simple:  pictures/words are drawn on each of the four "pages" and you can choose to light them in certain order for book style viewing, or light them all at once for 3D like experience.  Easy enough to use that even very young ones can catch on to the concept.  System seems durable enough, but it's only been a couple days.  The markers are small and I don't see those lasting very long, but they should be easy enough to replace if need be.  The plastic pages are easy to clean and removal is very simple as well.

This toy quickly turned from an artistic/educational tool into a system for having fun at the expense of others.  My daughter was kind enough to draw and light up four pages of "Dad is a chicken butt" complete with drawing of a chicken with an arrow pointing to its butt (in the event I could not locate said location).  This started a Crayola Glow Book war in the house that provided a couple hours of good entertainment.

Overall, not a bad product.  If your children have a developed artistic side, I believe they could do some very creative things with this item.  If not, it can always be used to creatively insult family members.  :-)