Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award Winner Crayola Paint Pendulum Kit is a fun way for kids to create paintings in a new way. Load it with different colors and let it swing. Testers found it easy to use once assembled. Ages 7+.

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Crayola Paint Pendulum Kit

Kids can experiment with color-mixing and see how the force and angle of the swing affect the final artworks. It's a unique way to engage their creativity and imagination. This kit offers a new perspective on painting and allows kids to create something truly special.Kids just getting started on their artistic journeys will love these chunky crayons. Their egg-like shapes are easier for toddlers to grasp. The set comes with 12 different colors, and each one is equivalent to 14 regular crayons, so they'll last a long time. Ages 1+.

SCRIB3D 3D Printing Pen

It takes some time to get the hang of this 3D pen, but once mastered, young artists can experience 3D printing. They can control the speed of the filament, which is good as it can run out quickly. It comes with a QR code for more instructions and three colors of filament that charges via USB. No age recommendation given.Testers were immediately drawn to the Lakeshore Learning Trace & Draw Projector. Kids can pop in a slide and choose an image to project onto paper and then trace and color it. The set comes with 80 images on six slides that can be stored in the projector. It requires three C batteries (not included). Ages 5+.

Crayola Washable Palm-Grasp Crayons

These crayons are perfect for kids starting their artistic journeys. Their unique egg-like shapes make them easy for toddlers to hold. With 12 different colors, they'll provide plenty of creative options. Ages 1+.Tweens and teens can have fun designing their own stickers with the Phomemo Sticker Printer. They can print on thermal paper and decorate laptops, phones, lockers, and more. No age recommendation given.

Ooly Chunkies Paint Sticks

For kids in need of a refresh of their art supplies, these tempera paint sticks are ideal. They offer a paint-like effect without brushes or water. The set comes with 12 different hues, and a sketch pad can be added for more creativity. No age recommendation given.With the Crayola Light-Up Tracing Pad, kids can layer images and create new scenes. A light-up clipboard makes tracing easier, and it comes with colored pencils. However, it only has 10 sheets of tracing paper, so more may be needed. It comes in two themes and requires three AA batteries (sold separately). Ages 6+.

Make It Real Mini Pottery Studio

In our tests, kids loved using the pottery wheel and included tools to make mini creations like a tiny trinket dish or flower pot. It uses air-dry clay and a domed wheel with templates. The wheel charges with USB, and there are 10 projects to get them started. Ages 8+.For those always crafting, the Kid Made Modern Over the Rainbow Craft Kit offers more than 300 pieces in different colors. It includes pom poms, fuzzy sticks, and more to inspire creativity. Ages 6+.

ALEX Toys Paper Bag Puppets

Preschoolers can easily make five different paper-bag animals with this kit. It's made with stickers and other paper shapes that can be glued onto the bags. Afterward, they can use the puppets for imaginative play. Ages 3+.This set by STMT allows kids to customize their own art journal with stickers and other supplies. It comes with watercolor and paint tubes, a watercolor pad, and a spiral-bound journal. Ages 8+.

Posca Paint Marker Set

Older kids can personalize almost anything with these best-selling paint pens. Amazon users love the quality of the colors and how they work on various surfaces and dry quickly. No age recommendation given.After Taylor Swift's Eras tour, the Just My Style Alphabet Beads Bracelet Making Studio is popular. It has more than 2,000 beads for expressing personal styles. Ages 6+.Kid testers were captivated by the Skillmatics Foil Fun. It comes with foam stickers and shiny foil, and kids can rub the foil onto the stickers for a color transfer. It has 10 backgrounds and various themes. Ages 4+.The Fashion Plates Superstar is a fun option for both kids and adults. They can mix and match the plates, rub a crayon over them, and color the images. It's compact and great for on-the-go. Ages 6+.Marisa (she/her) has covered parenting topics for Good Housekeeping since 2018. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and daughter and enjoys local bar trivia.Watch NextAdvertisement – Continue Reading BelowAdvertisement – Continue Reading BelowAdvertisement – Continue Reading Below