Express your love through abstract expressionism with fine artist Jeremy Brown's bold idea for making one-of-a-kind art. Each kit allows couples to capture the beauty of intimacy in a new and elegant way by bringing the canvas to the bedroom. Black non-toxic paint takes shape on a white cotton canvas in the form of pure love. What's left is a striking black-and-white painting... More at UncommonGoods
Create your own recycled guitar picks quickly and easily with the Pick Punch. Turn expired credit cards, old gift cards, hotel key cards, and other thin plastic into perfectly-shaped guitar picks. The heavy-duty Pick Punch features a steel head that can cut through materials up to 1mm thick. An open bottom makes it easy to see your pick punching material and precisely punch out your design. A ... More at UncommonGoods
Give tots a taste of history with these handcrafted basswood blocks featuring U.S. presidents. Made in Michigan, the heirloom-quality blocks are beautifully illustrated and double as puzzle pieces to create an American flag. The set is packed with White House factoids and will serve as a great resource well into childhood. made from all-natural wood from a renewable resource handcrafted... More at UncommonGoods
Kiss your newest project hello. Karen Lee and Mary Kearns' DIY kits allow you to pamper yourself with all-natural emollients while providing valuable job-skills services for women in the Washington DC area. Each kit includes everything you'll need to make your very own moisturning lip balm from Fair Trade cocoa butter and organic spearmint essential oil, for a delectable and refreshing fusion... More at UncommonGoods
The ukulele is the famous four-string Hawaiian guitar that has been played by the likes of George Harrison, Eric Clapton and many of us as kids! Recently, it is enjoying renewed interest because playing one is just so much freakin fun! This unfinished wood kit makes assembling your own custom ukulele easy to do. The body is assembled, just add the neck and strings. The uke can decorate,... More at UncommonGoods
Turn those brave baby steps into a lasting memento with fine artist Jeremy Brown's bold take on art making at its most primal stage. With every stomp, wiggle, crawl and scoot your child's unique marks will take shape in the form of a striking abstract expressionist artwork. Jeremy views art as a intuitive mode of uninhibited self-expression and as a way to expand a child's ability to interact... More at UncommonGoods
Have you heard the story about the brain surgeon who married an amateur boxer with amnesia? No? Then you just haven't told it yet! This novel box of cards contains all the inspiration needed to have ordinary people spin extraordinary yarns. The Storymatic was created by writer Brian David Mooney for a fiction workshop at Marlboro College in Vermont; he later expanded it... More at UncommonGoods
Children can create their own snow globe and then enjoy it. First, model your own creative figurines, animals, or items using the Make & Bake mouldable polymer clay. Then bake your creation in the oven at a low temperature to make it permanent. Add water and glitter to the plastic snow globe. The opening at the base of the snow globe screws into place allowing it to be... More at UncommonGoods
Can't compromise with a coworker? Reliving sibling rivalry on vacation? Ping Pong: The perfect conflict resolution. Put an end to the back-and-forth over a smart game, fair and square--just keep this go-anywhere set handy. A portable net, adjustable paddles and two ping pong balls comes in a drawstring pouch for easy travel and storage. Net expands up to six feet. Made in China. More at UncommonGoods
The premise sounds simple enough: take the wooden particle apart and then try to rebuild it without sneaking a peek at the solution. But watch out, recognizing spatial relationships and spotting the solution is about as easy as seeing an atom, particle, cell or molecule with the naked eye! Each measuring six inches in diameter, these extra-large, science-inspired brainteasers for older... More at UncommonGoods
A fun new take on hand puppets, these delightfully designed tattoos transform any hand into a wide-eyed animal or a colorful monster. Two sets of eight animals includes bird, shark, zebra, giraffe, cow, alligator, tiger and bumblebee. Two sets of eight monsters includes red, yellow diamond, pink stripe, purple with yellow dots, yellow bands, pink and purple, green and... More at UncommonGoods
Throughout history, labyrinths have often been used as a form of meditation, with their twisting paths freeing the mind to contemplate higher things. This labyrinth, however, is much more likely to raise your blood pressure. It's a challenging puzzle, where you guide five stainless steel balls through a circular track. The path is difficult, but you can find great inner contentment once... More at UncommonGoods
Two timeless outdoor activities — biking and coloring with sidewalk chalk — are drawn together, at last. Active artists, from big kids to training wheelers, can set up their portable studio all by themselves by simply snapping the adjustable chalk holder onto their bike's back wheel. A set of wheels and the Chalktrail Kit (with the Chalktrail and chunky non-toxic, washable chalk... More at UncommonGoods
Add a prophecy to your afternoon with the ancient Chinese tradition of tea leaf reading. Equipped with a history lesson, instructions and a dictionary of symbols, this set will intrigue any fan of history or mysticism. Brew these loose black tea leaves in the accompanying mug and read the signs. Cup made in China; kit made in USA. More at UncommonGoods
The possibilities are endless with the Wonderworld Rainbow Sound Blocks. Babies will learn sorting, matching and association skills. Looking through the blocks, children will see the world in different colors. The Wonderworld Rainbow Sound Blocks are comprised of wood and transparent multi-colored plastic, and are filled with rattling beads that produce different tones when shaken. Wonderworld... More at UncommonGoods
Perfect for the young scientist, these cubes are literal building blocks for an education in chemistry. The set includes 20 brightly colored blocks that contain the entire periodic table. The six sides contain a unique element's name, atomic number and symbol in bright blue, purple, green, red, orange or pink. Handmade in Grand Rapids, Michigan. More at UncommonGoods
Colorku. If you're a fan of Sudoku, you and your family will love this colorful alternative. Instead of using numbers to solve the puzzles, Colorku uses brightly colored wooden balls. The gameboard-crafted of solid wood-includes 81 balls in 9 different colors, 104 puzzle cards, solutions booklet, color conversion card and storage tray. There are 5 levels of difficulty. Place it on the... More at UncommonGoods
It's the perfect, summer day at the beach. The two of you have already splashed around in the surf, and now, as the others build sand castles or swim, you're both stretched out in the shade, enjoying the warm breeze. Laid out between you is this casual, beach-ready game set. The painted, wooden pieces have nautical-themed chess images on one side, or you can flip them over to play checkers.... More at UncommonGoods
Did you ever hear the one about the lawyer who was so tired of studying for the bar exam that she invented a board game to make it more fun? It's no joke. Caryn Pincus, who passed the Florida bar exam in 2008, created this game as an engaging way to study law and legal reasoning. Using questions modeled after the multi-state portion of the bar exam, this game makes a great supplement for... More at UncommonGoods
Hop on a Razor Graffiti Chalk Scooter and leave your mark. Kicking along the sidewalk now has a new twist?a foot-activated chalk holder that lays down a trail of colors as you ride! Use up to three sticks at a time and turn the sidewalk into your own mobile chalkboard for imaginative patterns, drawings and effects. Ride smooth and in control with these advanced features. ? Adjustable More at UncommonGoods
Kids are built tough and those rough little runts need toys that can take a tumble and bounce right back. Classic inflatable bop bags are reborn in the form of these huggable creatures that promote interactive play for growing bodies and minds. Children will giggle as Abigail the shy elephant, Logan the energetic kind penguin and Jackson the tenacious Grizzly Bear stand up to even the silliest... More at UncommonGoods
Create your own circus! Build your imagination, balance, and dexterity while you play! The magnetic figures, balls, and base are easy to attach. Connect them in zillions of ways! Begin with simple magnetic discovery and grow to learn stacking and balance. The many ways to play and succeed encourages self-expression and builds self confidence. More at UncommonGoods
The Grommet team discovers the OgoBild Pod and OgoBild Nexus, active play construction toys with interchangeable parts. OgoSport: Ogoblid Pod, OB009 More at UncommonGoods
Expose your child to the great works of master painters with easy-to-understand learning materials. Your child will learn the story behind each painting and why it has a special place in the history of art. They will deepen their understanding of art by exploring how the masters used colors, strokes and textures to create their paintings. Your child will create their... More at UncommonGoods
