Rexlace - What is this stuff??

Often called Boondoggle, gimp or plastic lacing, this 'rexlace' can provide hours of on-the-go bracelet, or other 'gadget' creation. This also makes a great party favor gift, as you could cut a few colors into shorter lengths and give away multi-colored sets (or, frankly, at 69 cents a 'color' it is quite affordable to have several colors on hand!)

More details?

• each 'clump' is 177 inches (13 feet)
• comes with a lanyard snap (clip on your keychain, make a zipper-pull etc.)
  
• assortment of 12 colors
  
• made by Pepperell for Toysmith
• fits in a pocket, backpack or palm of your hand!
  
• for ages 6 and up

Our favorite site to learn how to make really cool things with this stuff.

Chicks for Travel and Spring

Thinking SPRING as we await the SUPERMOON tonight along with the arrival of Spring. These cute 'chicks' are a couple of things that come to mind!

First, from ImagiPLAY, a 6-piece wooden puzzle set that can be constructed and then the endless imaginary play the chicks provoke.

• why are they each in their specific 'positions'?
• what are they saying to each other?
• are they brothers and sisters? friends?
  
• where are the 'adults'??

Secondly, from The Little Experience, an adorable 'stitch-it' craft kit that makes one chick by sewing it together. This kit contains

• metal needle
• brown & yellow floss
• printed cotton body piece
• felt pieces
  
• felt keyring loop piece
• keyring
• stuffing
• (no scissors needed)

We think the great thing about this kit is that is not only is an activity, there is a product to show, to give, or just to admire when one is done. Adorable (and, available in other styles and kits).

Think SPRING, and use a bit of imagination when you need travel, rainy day, a gift item, or just an arts & crafts activity for home.