FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Michelle Seeber, Faber-Castell USA
216-643-4681, [email protected]
Toy Fair Booth #439
New Jewelry Craft Activity Products from Creativity for Kids®
CLEVELAND, Ohio (February 13, 2014) – Faber-Castell® USA announces the addition of eight jewelry
craft kits under the Creativity for Kids® brand.
Charming Chains Accessory Set
This craft jewelry kit is soooo charming! Turn classic silver and gold chains into
sophisticated, chic necklaces, bracelets and headbands using faux suede cord.
Includes faux suede flowers, sparkling rhinestones and 4 accent charms. Makes an
8-piece designer collection.
#1223000
Ages 7 to 97
MSRP $20
Mermaid Jewelry
Create and wear jewelry just like your favorite little mermaid! Turn these treasures
of the sea into a delightful jewelry set. Make necklaces and bracelets with colorful
sea-themed beads like dolphins, starfish, sea horses, shells and pearl beads. Add
delicate ribbon and super-safe, snap-off closures for everyday wear.
#1262000
Ages 6 to 96
MSRP $15
Rubber Band Snap Wraps
Stand out from the crowd and create your own trend! Our totally new twist on the
rubber band craze is fun, fashionable and so easy to do. Add rubber bands to 5
super soft bracelets and customize with accent charms. The thick rubber bands and
bracelets are silicone and the thin rubber bands are synthetic rubber. Bracelets and
all rubber bands are latex-free. No tools or looms required, just slide, wrap and go!
#1250007
Ages 7 to 97
MSRP $18
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Rubber Band Studio
Crazy for rubber bands? This hand-held, portable loom is multi-functional and
perfect for on-the-go girls. This studio includes 1,000+ latex-free, synthetic rubber
bands and everything you need to create bracelets, necklaces, flowers, earrings,
hair accessories and more. The included storage tray is a great way to keep all your
rubber bands organized. The bracelet and necklace are silicone and latex-free.
YouTube video tutorial shows you how to create the trendiest styles of fashion
accessories.
#1136000
Ages 8 to 98
MSRP $20
Tie Dye Jewelry
Tie-dye isn’t just for t-shirts and bags! You see it everywhere on the runway. Take
the fun and spray it onto headbands, rings, necklaces and bracelets. Pre-measured
dye pigments and bottles come ready to use – just add water and spray away. This
10+ piece accessory collection includes latex-free crafting gloves, cotton fabric,
scissors and a table cover. It’s the perfect spring activity.
#1292007
Ages 7 to 97
MSRP $20
Too Sweet Accessories
This craft has sweet written all over it, and, it looks almost good enough to eat!
Transform an ordinary trinket box and accessories using super-soft “marshmallowlike” clay to attach colorful “sweet treats.” Adorable, complete set includes a
trinket box (3 ¾” w x 3 ½” h x 1 ¼” d), 35 resin sweets, clay and accessories such as
a headband, hair clips, bottle cap necklaces and rings.
#1740000
Ages 6 to 96
MSRP $20
Sparkle Pop Jewelry
From glittery pop tabs to yards of printed ribbons, create your uniquely-you
accessories to sparkle up your style! Includes glitter and silver colored pop tabs,
ribbons, headbands, toggle claps, glue and rhinestones. With 100+ pieces to choose
from, you can create the perfect accessory to pop with any outfit.
#1649000
Ages 7 to 97
MSRP $20
Lots of Knots
From macramé to heart knots, we give you everything you need to turn trendy,
colorful cord into woven jewelry and more. Make 15+ accessories with the included
135+ feet of cord, buckles, key rings, a carabiner, hair elastic, craft glue and
scissors. Illustrated step-by-step instructions teach you how to make various styles
of knots or watch the YouTube video for a guided tutorial.
#1699000
Ages 8 to 98
MSRP $20
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Charming Chains Accessory Set, Mermaid Jewelry, Rubber Band Studio, Rubber Band Snap Wraps, Tie
Dye Jewelry and Too Sweet Accessories are available this month in specialty toy retailers. Sparkle Pop
Jewelry and Lots of Knots will be available in March 2014 nationwide. The new products will be unveiled
at the American International Toy Fair, which takes place February 16-19, 2014 at the Jacob K. Javits
Convention Center in New York City. Faber-Castell/Creativity for Kids will exhibit in booth #439. This is
the 36th year that Creativity for Kids has participated in the event.
Since 1976, Creativity for Kids products provides fun, hands-on crafting experiences and promotes
problem-solving and critical thinking. Creativity for Kids creates safe, innovative products that meet or
exceed U.S. safety standards as determined by independent laboratory testing.
About Faber-Castell®
Faber-Castell® USA is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio and is part of the global network of FaberCastell companies in countries such as Australia, Brazil and Malaysia. Faber-Castell was founded more
than 250 years ago as a pencil manufacturer and today is known for its high-quality, professional art
supplies and fine writing instruments and accessories. Faber-Castell Children’s brands include Creativity
for Kids® (CreativityforKids.com) and Faber-Castell Premium Children’s Art Products
(GreatArtStartsHere.com). For more information about Faber-Castell USA, go to FaberCastell.com.
About the American International Toy Fair
Toy Fair is an annual trade show that is owned and operated by the Toy Industry Association (TIA), the
not-for-profit trade association representing all businesses involved in creating and bringing toys and
youth entertainment products to kids of all ages.
The largest toy trade show in the Western Hemisphere, Toy Fair brings nearly 1,100 exhibiting
manufacturers, distributors, importers, sales agents from nearly 100 countries to showcase an
estimated 100,000 toy and entertainment products to the 6,000 unique retail outlets that annually
attend. For more information about the show, please visit www.ToyFairNY.com. To learn about the Toy
Industry Association, visit www.ToyAssociation.org.
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Faber-Castell® USA, Inc. • 9450 Allen Drive • Cleveland, Ohio 44125
216-643-4660 • CreativityforKids.com • GreatArtStartsHere.com