(Creativity for Kids $18) A new headband set that will be a sure-fire hit with the 6 & up crowd. The set comes with a satisfying number of headbands (five different colors), charms, letters and glitter. There are two glitter-filled headband opportunities here that will require some adult assistance to put in the funnel into the plastic sleeve. They included a wooden tool for getting the glitter down the tube. Once the glitter is in place -- the sleeve fits up and over the hea

(Creativity for Kids $23) We love Water Globes and Creativity for Kids makes sets that come with 2 which is a plus. This year's latest is Sweets - featuring an ice cream cone and a piece of cake. You'll also find that they included plastic clay tools, non-dry clay in five colors in addition to the premade figurines. Marked 6 & up -- but will need adult involvement. Last year's Mermaid set won our Platinum Award. Ages: Early School Years Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Awa

(Creativity for Kids $16.66) Here's a fun twist on the retro craft of Latch Hooking. The set comes with the materials to create five fuzzy patches. There's a panda, a rainbow, a heart, smiley face and a donut printed on the canvases, a hook latch, six bundles of acyrlic yarn, adhesive frames (to give your patch more sparkle), felt backing, felt stickers and instructions. Once you get the hang of latch hooking, the process is very satisfying. Marked 7 & up -- will need adult

(Creativity for Kids $23) The latest in Creativity for Kids collection Make Your Own Water Globes. Our testers loved the mermaid theme. The kit comes with all the materials to make 2 globes. The two main characters are a mermaid and turtle figurines as well as the plastic globes, clay, tools, stickers and glitter. Also take a look at the new Make Your Own Water Globes Axolotls. Marked 6 & up -- will need adult involvement. Ages: Early School Years Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Plat