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Awards

Education.com A+ Award for the Eye Can Art Layered Wax Drawing Kit

Press Links

Artchoo!, February 5, 2013,
"Eye Can Art Cans: Art Kits for Kids",
Jeanette Nyberg
The Good Stuff Guide, December 4, 2012,
"Tween Gift Ideas",
Cathy Baker
Rage Against the Minivan, November 30, 2012,
"Holiday Gift Guide 2012",
Staff
Tots 2 Tweens, November 27, 2012,
"Holiday Gift Guide & Giveaway Day 2 ‐ Eye Can Art...",
Dani Gurrie
Ben & Birdy, November 19, 2012,
"The Annual Holiday Games Post",
BenBirdy1
Jo‐Lynne Share's Musings, November 19, 2012,
"2012 Holiday Gift Guide: For Kids",
Jo‐Lynne Shane
Pregnant Chicken, November 1, 2012,
"Round Up ‐ Issue 2: November 2012",
Staff
Families Online Magazine, October 13, 2012,
"Kid Art Craft Step by Step with Pictures",
Reviews
Does Mommy Love It?,
July 15, 2012,
"Eye Can Art",
Mommy
Media Macaroni, February 27, 2012,
"My Toy Fair Top 10",
Amy Kraft
She Knows’ Health & Wellness, December 16, 2011,
Health and Wellness Gifts for Kids,
Michele Borboa, MS
Simply Stacie, December 18, 2011,
Eye Can Art Kits Review,
Maureen
Akron Ohio Moms, December 11, 2011,
Book Making for Kids - Eye Can Art Review,
Cindy
The New Toy, December 8, 2011,
Eye Can Art - Layered Wax Drawing and Collograph Print Making Review,
James Geisen
Check out the great video demonstrations of the wax and print kits on The New Toy!
mothering, November 19, 2011,
Natural Toy Best Pick--Amate Cut Paper Kit from Eye Can Art,
Melanie Mayo
stylebakerymom, June 21, 2011,
"Summer fun comes in a can with Eye Can Art kits",
Christine Fox
Gifts and Decorative Accessories, June 1, 2011,
Parents’ Choice Foundation Names Winners of Spring 2011 Awards for Toys,
GDA Staff
Creative Dish, May 16, 2011,
"Create Beautiful Art and Learn a Lesson",
My Creative Dish
Media Macaroni | The Kids Will Love It!, February 27, 2011,
"Best of Toy Fair 2011",
Amy Kraft
The Associated Press published in Seattle Times NWSource, February 25, 2011, "New kids’ arts and crafts kits pour on the fun", Kim Cook
KUOW Weekday
The Annual Toy Show: The 2010 Edition Segment December 17, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.
Jude LaRene, one of the owners of Izilla Toys stores in the Capitol Hill and Wallingford neighborhoods in Seattle, WA., discusses Eye Can Art on Weekday with Steve Scher, at 40 minutes into the broadcast.
GreenWala Family Blog, December 8, 2010,
"Give The Gift Of Art This Season",
Elena Lipson
People Magazine Celebrity Baby Blog, December 5, 2010,
"Eye Can Art: Kid-Friendly Art Kits the Whole Family Will Love",
Celebrity Baby Blog
My guide to surviving and enjoying life's mundane, December 4, 2010,
"Book in a Box",
"Widge"
Parenting by Dummies, December 3, 2010,
"Holiday Gift List for Awesome People. Gifts for Boys.",
"Dumb Mom"
Craftzine.com, November 22, 2010,
"Holiday Gift Guide 2010: For the Kids",
Arwen O'Reilly Griffith
Made in Me,
November 5, 2010,
Remember, Remember... the Friday Fives - 5. Eye Can Art Kits",
Staff
ohdeedoh,
November 4, 2010,
"Eye Can Art Kits",
Katie Steuernagle
PlayZak Magazine, October 18, 2010,
"New & Notable Toys: Arts & Crafts",
Staff
TDmonthly, 2010,
Make a Mess Nicely, Arts & Crafts for Boys & Girls,
Alison Marek & Julie L. Jones
Cool Mom Picks, August 29, 2010
"Birthday gift ideas for five-year-old son?",
Cool Mom Picks Q&A
TDmonthly, August, 2010,
August Staff Picks,
Mommy on a Shoestring, July 29th, 2010
Toginet Radio Interview with Bridget Daly (2nd half of show) ,
Beth Engelman and Jenna Riggs
Early Childhood Parenting Examiner, May 14th, 2010
"How to have your own at-home summer art camp for kids (Part 5)",
Angele Sionna
Early Childhood Parenting Examiner, May 11th, 2010
"How to have your own at-home summer art camp for kids (Part 2)",
Angele Sionna
My Shopping Connection, Editors' Pick 2010
50 Gifts Under $50 - Editors' Pick
Erika Pitera
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine for Homeschool Families, 2010
"Printmaking Collograph Kit",
Charlotte Gochnauer
Education.com Gift Guide, December, 2009,
"Wax Drawing Kit",
Staff Review
Lisa Reviews, December 18, 2009,
"Wax Drawing Kit",
Lisa, with Madison
Babyccino Kids, December 14, 2009,
"Art project in a box", Esther
Seattle Times, December 14, 2009,
"When Washington's economy rebounds, job growth will lag", Drew DeSilver, Seattle Times business reporter
About.com Toys Guide, December 10, 2009,
"The Best Toys for Kids Ages 8 to 12", Kristen Ryan
Cool Mom Picks,
December 9, 2009
"Giving the gift of creativity - Great craft kits for kids",
Liz
Welcome Home!, December 9, 2009,
"Inspired gift ideas for your favorite child or teen",
Kelley Moore
Bookroom Reviews, December 9, 2009,
"Childrens Toys Holiday Guide",
Tracy
MomMostTraveled.com, December 7, 2009,
"Sumi-e Kit",
CanCan
Craftzine.com, December 7, 2009,
"Holiday Gift Guide 2009",
Rachel Hobson
Celebrity Cafe, December 6, 2009,
"Eye Can Art Children's Kits Will Bring Their Imagination To Life",
Celebrity Cafe Staff
New Jersey Business News, December 4, 2009,
"A guide to high-value, low-priced gifts", Julia Scott
Go Graham Go!,
Thursday December 3, 2009,
"Gift Idea for your Little Artist for under $30!" ,
Felicia
Bargain Babe, November 18, 2009,
"Gifts for Young Kids", Bargain Babe
DailyCandy Kids, November 16, 2009,
"Painted Love", Kids Seattle
The Dirty T Shirt, November 9, 2009,
"Wax Drawing Kit Review", Jennifer
The Untrained Housewife, October 2, 2009,
"Eye Can Make Art with Eye Can Art Kits", Kelli Rodin
24/7 Moms, August 11, 2009,
"Sumi-e Kit", Tanya Peila
droolicious, May 20, 2009,
"Make Their Own Book - in a Box", Jeanne Sager
Mamanista, May 5, 2009,
"Eye Can Create Art... So Can You",
Debbie
FamilyEden.com, March 25, 2009,
"Crafting Kits for Kids - Eye Can Art",
Christy Nelson
A Daily Dose of Toni, January 28, 2009,
"Eye Can Art: A Childs Creative Side Can Emerge!", Toni
MomFinds, January 23, 2009,
"Eye Can Art Kits: Fun, Creative Indoor Activity",
MomFarrah
PlayZak Magazine, January 23, 2009,
"New & Notable Toys: Arts & Crafts",
Lisa Reviews, December 20, 2008,
"Eye Can Art",
Lisa, with Madison
Craftzine.com, December 17, 2008,
"Craft Gift Guide - Printmaking Kit",
Rachel Hobson
NBC King5 News "Parent to Parent: Best Educational Toys", December 15, 2008,
Julie Ogata from ParentMap Magazine and Joyce Taylor of King5 News
Check out the mention of award-winning Eye Can Art kits being "one of the best" at three minutes and fifty seconds into the video!,
Does Mommy Love It?,
December 15, 2008,
"Eye Can Art",
Mommy Zabs
People Magazine Celebrity Baby Blog, December 10, 2008,
"Holiday Gift Guide: Great Gifts Your Kids Can Make",
Kristen Ryan
Momtrends,
December 4, 2008,
"Crafty Gifts for Kids",
Nicole Feliciano
Boston Mamas,
December 4, 2008,
"Fun Fine Art",
Christine Koh
Mammalicious Finds,
December 2, 2008,
"Eye Can Art",
Mamma Finds
Go Graham Go!,
Monday December 1, 2008,
"Eye Can Art: Educational and Unique Gift Idea! (Video Review)" ,
Felicia together with niece Kiele
This review includes a nice video demonstration of the Brush Painting Sumi-e Kit.
Seattle's Child, December 1, 2008, "’Tis the Season: Locally-Made Holiday Gifts that Shine", Taryn Zier
Baby Friendly L.A., November 30, 2008, "Holiday Gift Guide - Unique, Off-beat and Original Shopping", Ro
Cool Mom Picks,
November 26, 2008,
"Yes Eye Can",
Liz
Evergreen Moms,
November 22, 2008,
"Holiday Guide Arts and Crafts",
Lori
ohdeedoh,
November 7, 2008,
"Eye Can Art Wax Drawing Kit",
Alex
Shawn & Frank,
November 5th, 2008,
"Creating Masterpieces with Eye Can Art",
Shawn & Frank
Gearhead Mom,
September 8, 2008,
"Eye Can Art",
Missy W.
Urban Baby Buzz, August 11, 2008,
"Yes You Can", UrbanBaby
ParentMap PartyMap Edition,
July 2008,
"Raves! Great birthday gifts for every age"
Kathleen Miller
Baby Buy Products July 7, 2008, "Local Yocal: Eye Can Art", by Laura McMullan
Seattle Magazine, June 2008, "Goods: This Month's Shopping Finds", by Katherine Shaw
TDmonthly's Top-10 Picks from the Western States Toy & Hobby Show in Pomona, Calif., April 2008 "New Toys Balance Art with Construction", Alison Marek & Julie L. Jones
ParentMap,
March 1, 2008,
ParentMap Shopping Raves for March
Kristen Dobson
Parent's Choice and Kidsville,
December 2007,
"Not Your Ordinary Gift Guide, article about Eye Can Art kits"
Kidsville News
Click here to see the Brunswick County News site's full-page color rendering of the guide.
Red Tricycle,
2007,
Seattle's Red Tricycle "Can-did Art"
Seattle Times NWSource, December 12, 2007, "Eye Can Art takes the lid off children's creativity", Marika McElroy Cain
KUOW Weekday
Toys! Segment December 19, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.
Jude LaRene, one of the owners of Izilla Toys on 12th Ave in Seattle, WA., discusses Eye Can Art on Weekday with Steve Scher, at 17 minutes into the broadcast.