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Sunday, October 9, 2016

SySrion Air Dry Clay- 24 Color Craft Kit

As a kid, one of my favorite things to do was play with my polymer clay. I had a book with different clay ideas and I loved paging through it to find my next project. The only thing that stopped me from finishing projects was that the clay had to be baked to become hard. Sometimes my parent's weren't ready to start up the oven, or I only had one or two small pieces, so it would be a lot of work for something so small. Time would pass and my unfinished pieces would end up smashed and unable to be recovered.

All of these problems could be easily solved if I had been using air dry clay. This set of 24 color clays by SySrion is perfect. The box seems small, but once you open it up, it is filled to the brim! There are 24 different colored clays, which can be mixed together to make nearly any shade imaginable. The kit also comes with a few additional accessories, including goggly eyes, animal noses, ring mounts, molds and clay cutting tools.

The clay is incredibly light and easy to mold to your desired shapes. It fully hardens in about 24 hours, so you will be able to play with everything and not worry about it getting hard while in use. I love that the kit also includes small zip lock bags to keep the clay fresh for your next use. The clay is completely eco-friendly so there is no need to worry about any harmful materials getting to your kids.

Overall, I highly recommend this set if your kids are interested in creating shapes and their own special toys. This is fun and easy to clean up and use. A great gift idea, at a reasonable price! I am very satisfied with SySrion!

Disclaimer: I received this product from in exchange for my honest review. All opinions conveyed are my own genuine impressions.

Thursday, August 13, 2015

Polly Plastics Moldable Plastic Pellets- Review

Several months ago I had seen a video of someone using a product similar to Polly Plastics and was in disbelief. How is something like this possible? You mean I can make something out of plastic, and just reheat it to make something completely different? It was such an amazing and innovative idea that I had to know more about it!

I have since found Polly Plastics Moldable Plastic Pellets. They are moldable plastic pellets that you heat and mold into any shape you desire. The pellets are simply melted with water until they are clear and join together. Then you can take them out of the water and mold, using your hands and tools, into any shape you would like. Once completely dry, the plastic turns back to white and is hard.

I love that it is so versatile. Once you have your finished product, you can paint it, drill through it, or superglue it to another piece. Or if you decide you don't like your final product and want to start over- simply put it back in hot water, reheat it and mold it into something new.

Polly Plastics Moldable Plastic is great for all types of crafts, art projects, home repair, toys and prototyping. If you have ever broken something that was made out of plastic, this is the perfect tool to fix it. It can be used to make custom parts, handles, grips, hooks, brackets and cases. The 10 ounce container has enough plastic to form about a 2.5 inch cube. They are available for purchase on Amazon in several different size containers. I recommend checking them out! This would make a great present for any age!

Disclaimer: I received this product in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. All opinions conveyed are my own genuine impressions.

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Santa Fe Art Supply Artist Brush Set Review

Santa Fe Art Supply Brush Set

When I get stressed out, I usually need to take a break and do something I really enjoy. Doing some sort of craft or do it yourself project usually helps me to calm down and realize what is important. Painting is something that can take me out of the moment and allow me to relax. It is fun just to figure out what I want to paint and follow through with a piece of art.

These brushes by Santa Fe Art Supply are great! They are high quality and look very impressive. The wooden handles are elegant and well constructed. The bristles are just the right consistency and do not shed when used. As a bonus, they even include a new ergonomic short handle brush. The handle on this one is shaped to fit your hands and feels great at the same time! I would love a whole set of these.

Product Description:

15 Hand Selected Professional Long Handle Polished Wood Artist Paintbrushes (12" length).
Perfect for Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor, Gouache, & Face Paint.
Fine Synthetic Hair Brushes (animal friendly).
Smooth flowing with no streaking.
Portable Black Case has internal pop-up stand. Access your brushes with ease!
100% Satisfaction Guarantee and Lifetime Replacement Warranty!

Disclaimer: I received this product from in exchange for my honest review. All opinions conveyed are my own genuine impressions.

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Titan Paracord- Authentic Titan Military 550 Paracord Review

Paracord is one of the most useful survival items that is available and relatively easy to use. I have worked with several brands in the past and am pleased to say that Authentic Titan Paracord Military 550 is the best. This stuff is not just for making bracelets that look pretty! Titan Paracord has a Minimum Guaranteed Tensile Strength of 550lbs, which is more than you should need in any situation.

Inside of the nylon casing, there are 21 threads that are braided into 7 individual cords. Because it is made to military specifications, one of the cords is a colored government contractor marker. Titan Paracord is 100% Bump-free, Bulge-free and Kink-free, making it very easy to work with. This is thick high quality cord.One thing you need to remember when working with paracord, is that the ends will fray unless they are burned closed.

I used the cord to make a standard cobra stitch survival bracelet. Approximately 6ft of cord is used to make a 6in bracelet. In case of emergency, you would be able to quickly take apart your bracelet and have 6 ft of paracord, or from there in the interior casing there are 7 smaller strands that you could use for all sorts of things. From working with it to make this single bracelet, I can tell that the quality is 100 times better than any paracord you can find at the craft store. Titan Paracord is currently available in 9 different colors on TitanParacord.com for purchase. So you don't have to be stuck with pink, even though it will surely make you stand out!

Titan Paracord is tough and a little more difficult to get to lay flat and into the shape you want it, but it lasts much longer and could save you in a life or death situation. I will be bringing this along on my next camping adventure. Titan Paracord offers a 100% money back guarantee, so it is definitely worth giving it a shot. I highly recommend this brand and know where I will be purchasing my paracord from in the future!

Disclaimer: I received this product from in exchange for my honest review. All opinions conveyed are my own genuine impressions.

Monday, April 27, 2015

Quick Stitch- Sewing Kit Review

Everyone needs a good sewing kit, and the Quick Stitch Sewing Kit definitely fits the bill! It is small enough to take when you travel and it has everything you should need, kept firmly in its small case. It is amazing how many items they were able to fit in the small 4.5X4.5 inch case. You never know when you are going to be placed in a situation where you need to hem your shirt or sew a button back onto your jacket. The Quick Stitch sewing kit is exactly what you need during those stressful times.

The sewing kit includes:

Tape measure
Thimble
12 spools of assorted thread
A seam ripper
One safety pin
Several straight pins
3 buttons
2 needle threaders
24 needles
A pair of stainless steel scissors.

Elastic straps hold everything in place, so their is no need to worry about loosing objects when you open the case. I was very impressed with the scissors as they worked much better than a few pairs of sewing scissors I have owned in the past. Overall, I highly recommend the Quick Stitch Sewing Kit. It would make the perfect gift for almost anyone- from a teenager going off to college to an avid seamstress. It is available for purchase on Amazon here.

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Disclaimer: I received this product from in exchange for my honest review. All opinions conveyed are my own genuine impressions.

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Kisspat- Professional Hair Chalks Review

When I was in college, me and my roommate were constantly looking for a way to color our hair that wasn't permanent. We tried several temporary hair dyes and they just would not work! It turns out that Kisspat had the answer for us all along! Who would of thought that the thing we needed to try was pastel chalks?! These chalks are great! I was surprised at just how easy they were to apply. It is also nice that they wash out in the shower, that way you don't have to worry about walking into the office with rainbow hair on Monday morning.

The colors obviously show up better on lighter hair, but they still showed up great on my brownish hair. I found a few tutorials on YouTube to help figure out the best way to apply the chalks. To start, I sprayed my hair down with water, then got the chalk damp as well. Then rubbed the chalk down my hair, staying 'with the grain' of your hair so you don't damage it. It takes a few applications, but you can definitely see the chalk in my hair! Many sites recommended that you curl or straighten on top of the chalk to seal the color in. I did not do this and it still stayed on quite well.

With this Kisspat pack of chalks you will get their six most popular colors. They are now in extra large sticks, in order to provide more hair color. The chalks are made of non-toxic material and are salon grade. As I mentioned above they are easy to apply and remove, making them the perfect temporary hair dye. They are available for purchase on Amazon and on http://boutiquelovin.com directly.

Disclaimer: I received this product from in exchange for my honest review. All opinions conveyed are my own genuine impressions.

Saturday, March 14, 2015

Ander Blake Company- Liquid Chalk Markers Review

Ander Blake Company's Liquid Chalk Markers come in a pack of 8 vibrant colors. I was eager to try out these markers and couldn't wait for them to get out of the box! To start when using them for the first time, you need to press the tip in and then replace the cap and shake until the ink drains into the tip. It does takes a minute, so don't think that they are dried up. Once you begin using the markers, the chisel tips makes writing clear and precise.

They have so many uses, you will never be bored using them. I first tried them out by writing on and decorating our glass patio doors and windows. Once you get the paint/chalk flowing, the markers write beautifully. You would never suspect that it was chalk! I then used the markers to decorate a glass wine bottle I had around the house. As you can see below, these markers do a wonderful job. I love that you can easily just wipe away mistakes -or- everything to start over with a clean slate.

These would make the perfect gift for any craft lover! If you've never used liquid chalk markers, you need to buy these and try them out. The colors are vibrant and beautiful and are a must for anyone to add to their art supplies!

★ 8 Colors included: Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Pink, Purple, Orange and White‏
★ Ideal for use on NON-Porous Chalkboards, Glass, Windows, Mirrors, Whiteboards and Virtually ALL NON-Porous Surfaces
★ They make it easy to create customizable and memorable artwork for All Special Events; Birthdays, Engagements, Showers, Weddings, Parties, Sporting Events and More!
★ These markers are perfect for businesses, they will surely draw in customer's with signs that grab their attention! Bistros, Bars, Cafes, Restaurants, Car Dealerships and Real Estate to name a few.

These chalk markers are available for purchase on both Amazon and the Ander Blake Website, here. And, for a limited time, Ander Blake Company is offering a no questions asked money back guarantee. So right now is the perfect time to buy!

Disclaimer: I received this product from in exchange for my honest review. All opinions conveyed are my own genuine impressions.

Friday, February 27, 2015

Piczzle- Personalized Puzzle Review & Giveaway- Ends 3/14

I love puzzles, so when I had the chance to review a Piczzle Photo Puzzle, I was very excited! Ordering on their site is simple and easy. You just pick out whether you want a standard cardboard puzzle or a wooden one, then move on to the number of pieces and size of the puzzle. You also have the option of adding up to two lines of 35 characters each, for a personalized message. The final thing you need to do is upload your picture and submit your order. Then you'll be waiting for the mail to come!

For my review, I received a medium, 8.5x11", 48 piece puzzle. I chose a picture I took when I was on vacation last year in Laguna Beach and it turned out amazing! The puzzle comes in a nice box, with the picture on the cover. The pieces are thick and well made. You can expect your image to be of the same quality that you provided. My puzzle was clear and exactly how I remembered.

Another neat feature they offer is shaped puzzles. In addition to standard rectangular options, they have circular and heart shapes available. They also have several different borders to pick from that would be great for different holidays. Whether it be for Christmas, Mother's Day, Father's Day or someone's birthday, Piczzle Photo Puzzles make great gifts. They are an affordable, sentimental option that the receiver will cherish forever!

For More Information on Piczzle:

Piczzle Picture Puzzle Website
Piczzle Picture Puzzle on Facebook
Piczzle Picture Puzzle on Youtube

Now for a Giveaway! CLOSED

Piczzle has been kind enough to give a small cardboard puzzle away to one of my readers! This is open to US residents, 18+, Giveaway will run through March 14th, 2015, 11:59 PM EST. Once a winner is selected, I will contact them via Email and they will have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. Please check your email and be sure to add polkadotpinks@gmail.com to your address book! Please also like my facebook page!

DISCOUNT!!
The giveaway may be over, but Piczzle has offered my readers a discount on orders placed through 3/20
Use Coupon code: PolkaDotPinks21
for 21% discount on all prices. Valid until: Friday, March-20, 2015; 23:59

Disclaimer: I received this product from Tomoson in exchange for my honest review. All opinions conveyed are my own genuine impressions. I am not responsible for shipping the prize to the winner. Your information will be forwarded on to Piczzle and they will contact you with further details regarding prize fulfillment. Please note, the winner cannot win from Piczzle on more than one blog.

Monday, January 19, 2015

DIY Valentine's Day Party!

Whether you plan on hosting a Valentine's Day party, or just want to decorate and make some sweet treats for the holiday, it is time to start planning. There is less than a month until February 14th!! Here are some ideas that might help you have the perfect Valentine's.