Artsy Toys for Crafty Kids with Parents Magazine

In today’s installment of Toy Insider and Parents magazine’s “Fun at Home” series, Toy Insider Senior Editor Maddie Michalik joined Parents magazine Contributing Editor Brianne Manz to show off some great new arts & crafts toys to keep kids entertained this summer. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and be sure to check out The Toy Insider’s 2020 Spring & Summer Gift Guide.

PLAY-DOH SLIME VARIETY PACK

This pack features Play-Doh Foam, Play-Doh Krackle, Super Cloud fluffy slime, and Super Stretch stretchy slime. Each has a unique texture and vibrant color, and comes packaged in a resealable container to prevent from drying out.

Product Facts

MSRP:
$14.99

Age:
3+

Manufacturer:
HASBRO

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SWIRL & STYLE TIE DYE STUDIO MAKER

Kids can create mess-free tie-dye creations with this crafting studio, which includes six dye colors, rubberbands, gloves, and more. Kids place clothing or accessories into the orb, add dye through the self-sealing valves, spin, wash, and wear. Kids can create mess-free tie-dye creations with this crafting studio, which includes six dye colors, rubberbands, gloves, and…

Product Facts

MSRP:
$19.99

Age:
6+

Manufacturer:
YULU

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LEGO DOTS RAINBOW BRACELET

Kids can create their own bracelet and customize it to suit their outfit or mood. The DIY kit features an adjustable band in sky blue that fits around bigger or smaller wrists and 32 colorful tiles, including special tiles decorated with rainbows and clouds. Kids can create their own bracelet and customize it to suit…

Product Facts

MSRP:
$4.99

Age:
6+

Manufacturer:
THE LEGO GROUP

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Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Business Operations Manager at Adventure Media & Events, where he's worked since 2014. A former editor at Playbill and graduate of SUNY–Purchase, he spends most weekends rooting for the New York Red Bulls pro soccer team and making subway systems out of Brio trains with his little boy Jonah.