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
trixx
March 23, 2015 at 11:08 pmI like the Loopdedoo Headband kit
Lisa L
March 23, 2015 at 2:45 pmThe Craft-tastic Pom Pom Kit looks like fun
Stacy
March 22, 2015 at 9:48 pmThe string art
Holly Thomas
March 21, 2015 at 5:45 pmI like the Craft-tastic Finger Crochet Kit.
DanielM
March 20, 2015 at 6:35 pmlike the String Art Kit
amy rouse
March 20, 2015 at 2:56 pmthe pom pom kit
erin menninga
March 18, 2015 at 12:58 pmI think the string art is pretty cool and my kids would love it!
Mayla M
March 18, 2015 at 12:00 pmMy favorite is the Craft-tastic String Art Kit. Thank you!
Tempestt
March 14, 2015 at 4:40 amGreat review! These look like such fun kits.
Amy B
March 12, 2015 at 12:43 amLoopdedoo Headband Kit is super cute
Anne Perry
March 11, 2015 at 11:16 pmThe finger crochet.
Patricia
March 11, 2015 at 2:33 pmCraft-tastic Pom Pom Kit
Nancy
March 11, 2015 at 12:41 pmI like the Loopedeloop Weaving Kit.
latanya
March 11, 2015 at 11:10 amCraft-tastic Pom Pom Kit
Nannypanpan
March 11, 2015 at 11:07 amI like the finger crochet kit
Jennifer Rote
March 11, 2015 at 10:34 amI’d like to try the the Loopdedoo Necklace Kit.
Terra Heck
March 11, 2015 at 6:46 amI like the Loopdedoo Headband Kit. Thanks.
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ken ohl
March 11, 2015 at 5:50 amlove the craft tastic string art kit. thankyou, ken
Jennifer Tilson
March 11, 2015 at 12:42 amI like the Loopdedoo Necklace Kit.
Barbara Montag
March 10, 2015 at 9:01 pmI like the Finger Crochet kit.
I have a grand daughter who would love it!
thank you
Amanda Alvarado
March 10, 2015 at 8:24 pmI like the Loopdedoo Headband Kit
Cori Westphal
March 10, 2015 at 4:35 pmI know my daughter would like the Headband Kit! Fun!
Samantha C.
March 10, 2015 at 4:06 pmI like the Pom Pom Kit.
Katie
March 10, 2015 at 3:41 pmThe Finger Crochet Kit looks cool!
Alicia Foote
March 10, 2015 at 3:00 pmAddison would love it!
Jessica Beard
March 10, 2015 at 2:21 pmI like the finger crochet kit.
Michele P
March 10, 2015 at 1:59 pmI think my daughter would also like the finger crochet kit.
Cheryl
March 10, 2015 at 1:23 pmMy favorite is the Loopdeloom Weaving Loom Kit.
janetfaye
March 10, 2015 at 11:56 amI like Loopdedoo Bracelet Kit.
janetfaye
March 10, 2015 at 11:56 ammistake I meant to put janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com in email subscriber box.
D Schmidt
March 10, 2015 at 11:22 amVisited and I like Loopdedoo Headband Kit
Kristen
March 10, 2015 at 10:44 amI like the Headband Kit.
Alina
March 10, 2015 at 10:17 amI’m loving the Craft-tastic String Art Kit.
Sean
March 10, 2015 at 10:16 amMy favorite is the Loopdedoo Necklace Kit.
Mary Happymommy
March 10, 2015 at 10:16 amI like the Loopdedoo Headband Kit.