My kids love to craft. We even have a “craft room” in our house with a desk full of crafting supplies–paper, markers, beads, scissors, etc. We spend a lot of time in that craft room. But we don’t often delve beyond basic coloring, cutting and a few very basic rainbow looms. Even with my help, some of the craft kits for kids take all afternoon–and my 2-year-old doesn’t often sit still for 5 minutes–much less all afternoon.
I was so excited to find about the fun and {simple} craft kits from Ann Williams Group. I spied the Loopdedoo at some boutiques and craft stores around town (see where they are sold here) but didn’t realize how simple it made bracelet making. The Loopdedoo is a spinning tool (complete with drawer for storing your gear–amen to that!) that does not need batteries (huge plus for us) and comes with everything you need to get started making bracelets. It’s recommended for kids 8 and up, but my just-turned-7-year-old son was able to get the hang of it, too.
On our recent half-day of school, we spent the afternoon making string art on foam canvases. Each of my older children chose a design and got to work pushing in pins. Once they had their design, I helped them tie on their string and they started twisting the string around the pins. My 8-year-old did fine on her own. My 7-year-old wanted help (though I actually think he would have done fine on his own as well). This kit is recommended for kids ages 10 and up. I actually think this would even be fun for a moms night in. It was kind of therapeutic stringing those push pins!
Ann Williams Group was started by an engineer (and mom–you know I love a mom-owned business). Named after her two children, Ann Williams Group makes innovative craft kits that make crafting easier and faster for kids. In 2012, Sheila created the Loopdeloo after watching her daughter struggle to make a friendship bracelet. She used her engineering mind to create the Loopdedoo. Loopdedoo won five toy of the year awards and left consumers wanting more. Sheila has since made so many more craft kits. While the kids are inspired by her children, they are designed to bring out the kid in all of us. Check out all of the great kits Ann Williams Group has to offer!
A SIMPLE GIVEAWAY
Ann Williams Group is offering one SIMPLE reader your choice of either a Loopdedoo or a String Art Kit
I like the Loopdedoo Headband kit
The Craft-tastic Pom Pom Kit looks like fun
The string art
I like the Craft-tastic Finger Crochet Kit.
like the String Art Kit
the pom pom kit
I think the string art is pretty cool and my kids would love it!
My favorite is the Craft-tastic String Art Kit. Thank you!
Great review! These look like such fun kits.
Loopdedoo Headband Kit is super cute
The finger crochet.
Craft-tastic Pom Pom Kit
I like the Loopedeloop Weaving Kit.
Craft-tastic Pom Pom Kit
I like the finger crochet kit
I’d like to try the the Loopdedoo Necklace Kit.
I like the Loopdedoo Headband Kit. Thanks.
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love the craft tastic string art kit. thankyou, ken
I like the Loopdedoo Necklace Kit.
I like the Finger Crochet kit.
I have a grand daughter who would love it!
thank you
I like the Loopdedoo Headband Kit
I know my daughter would like the Headband Kit! Fun!
I like the Pom Pom Kit.
The Finger Crochet Kit looks cool!
Addison would love it!
I like the finger crochet kit.
I think my daughter would also like the finger crochet kit.
My favorite is the Loopdeloom Weaving Loom Kit.
I like Loopdedoo Bracelet Kit.
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Visited and I like Loopdedoo Headband Kit
I like the Headband Kit.
I’m loving the Craft-tastic String Art Kit.
My favorite is the Loopdedoo Necklace Kit.
I like the Loopdedoo Headband Kit.