What’s are the best arts & craft kits for an 8 year old boy?
I need to buy my nephew something… He likes art, but has all the standard supplies (markers, paint, etc.). I would like to get him something cool and different. Not something that he has already seen, or can easily create in school. I also don’t want to get him some cheap cardboard cutout kit. Please let me know if you have any good ideas!
As mentioned, he has all the standard craft stuff. Not looking for something I can easily buy at walmart or toys r us. Trying to be a little different.
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Go with anything Crayola
They sell kits and packs of markers paint e.t.c
you can find them anywhere like Toysrus or Walmart or any local craft store
Here is a example http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3159338
Look at yahoo groups Wargaming_on_a_budget, these guys make great stuff, if he has paints, markers and glue he could get into making stuff like this. this figures are made out of wood spools and buttons and such, i made a few out of flat baby clothespins. Join the group get some ideas and show him some of the stuff. most of it requires little to no cutting so it should be safe. Like i said check out the group, they have a nice picture of one of the models some one made.
Or a Blank Mighty Mug, they’re pretty cool!
http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/wargaming_on_a_budget/
Mighty Mugg Blank
http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/gifts-under-10-mighty-muggs-blank-white?CD=114&ST=SO&PG=1
There are places on line that sell children’s leather craft kits. He could put together his own wallet or key-chain. 8 years old is a perfect age for this.
Check out art supply stores. The bigger ones have some neat stuff for kids and maybe smaller ones do to. I bought my grandsons puzzles that you can paint your own picture on and then break apart and use as a jigsaw. I got them at Curry’s in Canada but I’m sure if you looked either on line or in stores you could find something like that