Does anyone else have a hard time with the tweens on your Christmas list? My nine-year-old daughter is done with toys, but not yet into clothes. It makes shopping a bit tricky! The one thing she loves to do is craft. We were lucky enough to discover some fun craft kits from Ann Williams Group earlier this year (see my review of those kits here). Now we are hooked on these kits that simplify craft-making!
Ann Williams Group is always coming up with new ways for kids to be able to make things they actually like. We’re talking scarves, jewelry hangers and home decor that is actually something you want in your home! This is way beyond crayons and paper or rubberband bracelets. Their Craftastic Kits really run the gamut of craft ideas–from pillows to string art to crochet. We tried out three kits from their Craftastic line and have loved having some screen-free indoor time. These are perfect to have on hand in the winter!
We used the Pom Pom Kit first and my daughter had the idea of making a solar system model out of pom poms. I love her creativity so we went with it! We researched what colors we should use and what sizes of pom poms to make so that the model would be as to-scale as it could be.
Next we tried the finger crochet. We started with a headband. What I really appreciated was the video on the Ann Williams Group website showing us what to do. Watching someone else finger crochet made it much easier for us to get started!
We were both most excited for the Yarn Tree. Not only does it look super cool, but (bonus!) my daughter might actually put her jewelry away!
Aside from their Craftastic line, Ann Williams Group has two other products–the Loop De Doo (for super simple bracelet making) and the Loop De Loom (a spinning loom to make weaving simple enough for older kids and teens).
A SIMPLE GIVEAWAY!
Ann Williams Group is giving one SIMPLE reader a Loop De Loom! Just look at some of the projects you and your favorite crafter can make with this kit! (I plan on borrowing my daughter’s and her friend’s while she is at school to make a cowl scarf–this isn’t just for kids!)
trixx
December 7, 2015 at 10:33 pmI’d love the Craft-tastic Needle Felt Pillow kit!
Lisa L
December 7, 2015 at 8:49 pmI’d like to have the Craft-tastic Paper Bowl Kit
Katherine Riley
December 7, 2015 at 7:36 pmI like the Craft-tastic 3D String Art Kit
Nancy
December 7, 2015 at 2:36 pmWe’d like to have the Craftastic Iron-On Pillow Kit.
Jennifer Rogers
December 6, 2015 at 7:24 amwe would most love the Extension Headband KIT!
Tina W
December 6, 2015 at 4:31 amThe Loopdedoo Bundle would be a fantastic gift.
Angela Saver
December 6, 2015 at 3:31 amI would also love the String Art II Kit!
Charlene S.
December 5, 2015 at 8:10 pmThe Craft-tastic Cardboard Sculpture Kit looks like a lot of fun 🙂
Daniel M
December 4, 2015 at 8:03 pmCraft-tastic Dream Catcher Necklace Kit
Staci A
December 3, 2015 at 8:07 amLove the String Art II kit!
Nina H
December 1, 2015 at 11:39 amI’d love to try the string art kits!
ColleenMarie
November 30, 2015 at 1:20 pmI love the Craft-tastic Link Scarf Kit
Cheryl
November 30, 2015 at 5:04 amI’d love the loopdeloom!
latanya
November 29, 2015 at 4:59 pmCraft-tastic Iron-On Pillow Kit
Leela
November 28, 2015 at 11:51 amCraft-tastic String Art Kit.
Lauren
November 27, 2015 at 10:29 pmI like the LoopdeDoo.
nannypanpan
November 27, 2015 at 7:29 pmI like loopdedoo
Sharon Schoepe
November 27, 2015 at 11:46 amMy daughter would love the Craft-tastic 3D String Art Kit.
Darlene Owen
November 26, 2015 at 7:12 pmI also like the LOOPDEDOO
Danielle M.
November 26, 2015 at 1:10 pmCraft-tastic Boho Hair Tie Kit
Terra Heck
November 26, 2015 at 4:23 amI like the Craft-tastic Cardboard Sculpture Kit. Thanks.
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Mayla M
November 26, 2015 at 1:54 amI think my kids would also like the Craft-tastic Cardboard Sculpture Kit.
Fiona N
November 25, 2015 at 11:44 pmI also love the Loopdedoo Spinning Loom
Thank You for the chance
ken ohl
November 25, 2015 at 11:13 pmlove the yarn tree kit
Trisha Burgess
November 25, 2015 at 8:37 pmI love the string art kit the most!
Sadie B.
November 25, 2015 at 6:46 pmMy daughter would love the Loopdedoo Spinning Loom.
Cheryl
November 25, 2015 at 4:43 pmI like Loopdeloom best.
Alina
November 25, 2015 at 8:47 amLove the Craft-tastic Needle Felt Purse Kit.
Wendy T
November 25, 2015 at 6:49 amWe have the loop de do bracelet maker and our girls love it! Was considering he weaving one for Christmas.
Amanda Alvarado
November 25, 2015 at 1:04 amI think dd would like the Loopdedoo Spinning Loom! She’d love making bracelets for all her friends!
Jenn H
November 25, 2015 at 12:36 ammy kids would love the yarn tree kit!!
Sindy Murray
November 24, 2015 at 11:19 pmI like the String Art II Kit.
Gina
November 24, 2015 at 10:11 pmMy daughter is also nine and (in her words) “lives for crafts” 🙂 she would love all of these kits! It would be a tough decision!
Jessica Beard
November 24, 2015 at 7:01 pmCraft-tastic Iron-On Pencil Case Kit would be fun.
Tami
November 24, 2015 at 6:13 pmThe loop loom looks like it would be a great product for our host daughter. She loves crafts.
Anna Pry
November 24, 2015 at 3:20 pmneedle felt pillow kit
Patricia
November 24, 2015 at 3:04 pmMy daughter would love the Craft-tastic Needle Felt Pillow Kit.
Angie boss
November 24, 2015 at 2:04 pmThe paper bowl kit is cool!
courtney hennagir
November 24, 2015 at 1:38 pmI really love the loom but the craft-tastic 3d string art kit is pretty awesome too! Great gift ideas!
Kristen
November 24, 2015 at 1:29 pmI like the Yarn Tree Kit.
KV
November 24, 2015 at 1:25 pmI like the dream catcher necklace kit.
D Schmidt
November 24, 2015 at 1:24 pmVisited and I like Craft-tastic Cardboard Sculpture Kit
gala
November 24, 2015 at 12:49 pmI also like Craft-tastic Cardboard Sculpture Kit
Marsha C
November 24, 2015 at 11:47 amI love the Loopdeloom! My daughter would have fun making scarves for her friends with this.
chickie brewer
November 24, 2015 at 11:39 amI like craftastic.. Looks like my granddaughter would like that and loomdeloom
Samantha C.
November 24, 2015 at 11:37 amMy daughter would really enjoy the Craft-tastic 3D String Art Kit.
Anel
November 24, 2015 at 11:37 amI really like Craft-tastic Yarn Tree Kit for my niece! Thank you!
Cynthia R
November 24, 2015 at 10:50 amI think she would love the Craft-tastic Mini Pom Pom Kit