Last month, we got a really cool sample kit of fun crafting supplies free from Craftprojectideas.com.
Remember that? We used it to make pom-pom monsters:
and this googly eye Monster Mirror.
…and we didn’t stop there! We also got a melty bead kit. Remember doing those as a kid? I sure do. Only these beads don’t just melt, they glow in the dark! How fun is that? Little Crafter wanted to make a star, and his favorite color is blue, so this is how it turned out.
He likes to keep it on his night table and he has fun turning it around and around in his hands while singing {well, he doesn’t actually sing, I guess it’s more like saying} “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.”
He thinks it’s the coolest thing ever. So imagine his excitement when we got another package in the mail from our friends at Craftprojectideas.com and it was a special limited edition Halloween Melty Bead Kit!
Oh, boy!
This kit comes with an assortment of beads in white, black, yellow, orange, green, red, and purple, and they all glow in the dark too! It also gives ideas for ten different projects that are pictured on the box, and you can find closeup photos on the website for exactly how to make them on the pegboards.
We decided to start with a pumpkin, since Little Crafter is kind of obsessed with them {wonder where he gets that from}. This particular craft is a little challenging for him since it’s really designed for kids ages 5 and up because it requires such fine motor skills. But, we modified the design a bit so it would be simpler for him by making it just a plain orange pumpkin instead of a jack-o-lantern. The candy corn was my favorite, so I worked on that one.
I think they turned out really cute! He is thrilled with them, and has added them to his little nightstand collection.
Once again, a huge thank you to Craftprojectideas.com for your encouragment of our crafting addiction! We had fun!
There are 8 different limited Halloween craft kits available in stores, including bead pals, bobble heads, body art and tattoos, and tie-dye. I’m thinking we’ll have to make a trip to Wal-Mart soon to pick up the personalized Halloween jewelry kit…I know someone who would love to get his hands on that!
But before we do that, I have an exciting announcement for you! Guess what? Craftprojectideas.com not only wants to give us great crafting supplies, they want to include you too! They have generously offered to give away a Halloween Melty Bead Kit just like the one we received to one lucky reader here at One Artsy Mama!

Want it to be you? Here’s how to enter!
– follow One Artsy Mama {required}
– become a fan of Craftprojectideas.com on Facebook
– follow Craftprojectideas on Twitter
– visit the website and tell me your favorite of the limited edition kits
– tweet or post on Facebook about this giveaway
– vote for One Artsy Mama in the Parents.com top kids’ craft blogs contest
Each action listed above is worth one entry.
Please be sure to leave a separate comment telling me about each thing you do so you receive the correct amount of chances to win!
Entries close Wednesday, October 12, at midnight EST.
Winner will be posted Thursday, October 13, 2011.
Good luck and Happy Crafting!
Lindsay says
Super cute! My kids would love this. I follow you!
Lorie says
Great projects! I’m a follower!
San says
Hi Amy, I am new to blogging, but I have to say, your blog is one of my favorites to visit! You have so many wonderful ideas. I love them all!
Lisa Schaefer says
I follow your blog! (neat giveaway!)
Lisa Schaefer says
I became a fan of craftprojectideas on facebook 🙂
Lisa Schaefer says
the melty beads kit is my favorite! I’ll have to try those with Chelsea. I loved them as a kid.
Kristi says
I follow !!
Kristi says
I voted for you!
Kristi says
Please dont make me pick a favorite! I still do these melty beads with my 12 year daughter! She gives them as gifts and/or gift tags.
Though if you force me, I love the glow in the dark beads, so any project with them.
Mindie Hilton says
I follow you, thanks for the chance to win. My boys would love these.
Erin says
Oh how cool. We love those melty beads!!! I’m a follower!
Erin says
I now follow craftprojectideas on Twitter!
Erin says
We’re a fan of Craftprojectideas on FB too!
Erin says
My daughter’s favorite is the Halloween jewelry. She got so excited when she saw that one! But they are all so cool!
CY says
follow One Artsy Mama {required} – Done
CY says
become a fan of Craftprojectideas.com on Facebook – Done
CY says
follow Craftprojectideas on Twitter – Done
CY says
visit the website and tell me your favorite of the limited edition kits: Halloween Melty Bead Kit
CY says
tweet or post on Facebook about this giveaway:
https://twitter.com/#!/ChingyiL/status/123049457368563713
CY says
vote for One Artsy Mama in the Parents.com top kids’ craft blogs contest: Done and good luck!
Jessica says
I am a follower 🙂
Jessica says
I “like” Craftprojectideas on Facebook!
Jessica says
I (already) voted for One Artsy Mama at Parents Magazine 🙂 Good luck!
Jessica says
Checked out the website, I love the melty beads myself, but think my little guy might get a kick out of glow-in-the-dark tie-dye!
Jessica says
Shared the contest on Facebook too 🙂
Jessica says
I joined Twitter just so I could follow you 🙂 (following craftprojectideas too!)
Kadie says
I am a follower! The kiddos love the melty beads!
Kadie says
I liked craftprojectideas on Facebook.
Kadie says
I shared this on facebook. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Mama Pea Pod says
Already following! 🙂
Mama Pea Pod says
Tweeted this! 🙂
Angie says
I voted for your blog in the kid’s craft contest… 🙂
Angie says
I think the limited edition Stepping Stone kit is pretty cute…and would be a unique Halloween decoration!
Angie says
And of course I follow your blog! It’s one of my favorites.
Angie says
I’m heading over to Like Craftprojectideas.com on Facebook right now!
deanna says
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deanna says
like Craftprojectideas.com on Facebook as deanna time
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deanna says
follow raftprojectideas.com on twitter @
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deanna says
voted #37
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deanna says
tweet
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Anonymous says
I’m def. a follower of OAM!
April
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deanna says
fave: Made by Me™ Halloween Bobble Heads
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Anonymous says
I’m a fan of Craftprojectideas.com on FB.
April
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Anonymous says
I like the Halloweem Tie Dit kit the best (the stepping stone is neat too!)
April
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Anonymous says
I mentioned this giveaway on fb.
April
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Carla G says
I liked craft project ideas on facebook!
Carla G says
I like the Halloween Stepping Stone kit!
Anonymous says
I follow via GFC.
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Rae says
I follow One Artsy Mama as tabbuy cat
Rae says
I am a fan of Craftprojectideas.com on Facebook
Rae says
@couponerr follows Craftprojectideas on Twitter!
Rae says
Halloween Melty Beads is my fav
Rae says
http://twitter.com/#!/couponerr/status/124033899331461120
Rae says
shared fb
SweeTidbits says
I follow you via GFC
Sam
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SweeTidbits says
I like Craft Project Ideas on FB
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SweeTidbits says
I follow Craft Project Ideas on Twitter
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SweeTidbits says
I like the Halloween Tie Dye kit!
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SweeTidbits says
I tweeted!
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tanyacantrell2 says
i am a follower gfc
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tanyacantrell2 says
become a fan of Craftprojectideas.com on fb
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tanyacantrell2 says
the limited edition kits i like is the halloween stepping stone kits
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tanyacantrell2 says
posted about the giveaway on fb
http://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Foneartmama.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F10%2Fcraftprojectideas-review-and-giveaway.html%3Fspref%3Dfb&t=Craftprojectideas+Review+and+Giveaway%21
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tanyacantrell2 says
voted for One Artsy Mama in parents.com
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Amy says
I’m a follower. 🙂
Amy says
My kids would get a kick out of the bobblehead kit. 🙂
Alicia C. says
I’m a new GFC follower.
Glad to have found your blog via Airplanes and Dragonflies! You’ve got some great posts 🙂
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Alicia C. says
Voted for you on Parents.com
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ChicnSavvy says
I am a GFC Follower (ChicnSavvy)
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ChicnSavvy says
I Like CraftProj on FB ( Kelsey A)
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ChicnSavvy says
I Follow CraftProj on Twitter (@ChicnSavvy)
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Valerie @ My-2-cents says
I am a new GFC follower My 2 Cents
*Please follow me back at My 2 Cents
Thank you
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Valerie @ My-2-cents says
I am a fan of craft project ideas on FB
Valerie Sandel-Stayton
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Valerie @ My-2-cents says
i follow craft project ideas on twitter
@valeries_2cents
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Valerie @ My-2-cents says
my favorite LE kit is the stepping stone.
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Valerie @ My-2-cents says
I posted the giveaway on FB
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=294478380565481&id=168508646518271
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pmj says
gfc follower
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pmj says
fb fan of craftproject ideas
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pmj says
twitter follower
of craftprojectideas
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pmj says
I like the personalized halloween jewelery kit
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kdschirado says
my kids would love this
Sam Buck says
My little man would love this!
Following on GFC- Sam Buck
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Following on Facebook- Sam Buck
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Following on Twitter @SerialAccessMom
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Sam Buck says
I love the Halloween stepping stone kit!
Sam Buck says
Vote #41 on Parents.com!
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andie jaye says
i’ve already voted for you on parent’s site (you can only vote once 🙁 )
andie jaye says
i already follow you too (of course)!
andie jaye says
we like craft project ideas on fb.
andie jaye says
we use most of craft project idea’s basic elements and arts & craft supplies!
andie jaye says
posted on crayonfreckles’ fb page.
Farrah Shumway says
GFC Follower
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~Iffy~ @ StayAtHomeNation says
I follow your wonderful blog =D
XoXo
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~Iffy~ @ StayAtHomeNation says
The bobble heads or the jewelry kits would be fun w the kids.
Thanks!
~Iffy~
Amber L. says
I follow you with google friend connect
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