Crayola has come out with an innovative new line of supplies for school and crafts, called Total Tools. They're aimed at kids, but might make an interesting addition to your home craft box, too. Most aren't completely new ideas, but similar products have often been pretty obscure, and I don't think they have been widely produced for the American children's market before.
The tools include:
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a paper cutter that works on curves and won't cut skin
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fine-point markers with washable ink
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super-thick markers for posters
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a stapler that doesn't need staples and also leaves a stamp
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double-ended pencils that have a colored pencil on one side and regular graphite on the other
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a pen that applies non-goopy purple glue, which dries clear
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an "Audio Ruler" that announces the measurements as they're being made
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a few more
Crayola also has project ideas for the Total Tools, with some crafts that you can do with your kids. "Names in Outrageous Outlines" looks like it would be perfect for a child's desk or bedroom door; other projects are listed on the Total Tools page. Registration with their site is required to see the projects, though.
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