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Oriental Trader

Company Inc.
O.T. sent me this box in October.  I am taking part of their Blogger Community Program.
 I am just now getting around to taking pictures and posting about the 13 different objects they sent to me for free. I was pretty shocked when I saw this box on my front porch one day. I opened it up & thought they sent it to the wrong person because there is a lot of stuff in here & I actually totalled it up and it was not a cheap amount. 
I should also add "this review is based strictly on my opinion.  Others may have a different opinion or experience with the product I've listed.  I was provided the sample free of charge by the company and I provided my honest opinion.  No other type of compensation was received for this review."

This is the box I received from Oriental Trading Company Inc. www.orientaltrading.com
Oriental Trading Company believes in making the world more fun. Oriental Trading carries an irresistible assortment of fun and affordable products for every occasion. They are the nation's largest direct retailer of value-priced party supplies, arts and crafts, toys & novelties, and a leading provider of school supplies and affordable home decor and giftware.  Oriental Trading has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Internet Retailers and one of the Top 50 Category Categories. Through their catalogs and website, you will find all the fun you need for every season and every occasion.



This is opening the box from Oriental Trading Company - very surprised.
- If you'd like to request a Free Catalog - http://www.orientaltrading.com/s3-catalogRequest.fitr
- If you would like to sign up to receive exclusive offers & promotions - http://www.orientraltrading.com/s3-emailSignUp.filtr
- The Sale Section - http://www.orientaltrading.com/sale-a1-90000+1604-6-0.fltr
- Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/orientaltrading
- Twitter - http://twitter.com/orientaltrading
- Pinterest - http://www.pinterest.com/orientaltrading
- YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/orientaltrading
- Trading Ideas Blog - http://tradingideas.orientaltrading.com





I took everything out of the box (all 13 different items) and displayed them around the Oriental Trading Company Box.

Item #1: The One-Step Tie-Dye kit made by Tulip

- Just add water!

- Create your own original tie-dyed fashions

- Safe & easy to use with adult supervision (if you are under 14)

- kit includes: 5 Squeeze bottles containing dye, 5 dye packets, project ideas, 40 rubber bands & 8 protective gloves (colors included are: Turquoise, Yellow, Purple Violet, Lime & Fuchsia)



Item #2 was a great surprise to me because I make wreaths & I was going to buy pom poms - really I wanted a certain color but I had another idea for all these sizes & colors.

- There is a pound of Pom Poms in this bag Acrylic. (Approx. 550 pieces) 1/4" - 2"

- There's plenty to share! With so many pom-poms, you'll have plenty of fun crafts to create!

 - Soft and fuzzy, these pom-poms come in a variety of colors, making them ideal for tons of fun everyday craft projects! From seasonal creations to one-of-a-kind handmade gifts, make your crafts extra special with colorful pom-poms!

Item #3 is an Assorted Color Riverside Construction Paper - 9" x 12"

- This practical, all-purpose heavyweight construction paper is created from 100% recycled fiber content and features a soft, eggshell finish. Eight of 10 teachers prefer Riverside paper. Paper is 20% stronger than the most for cleaner cuts. Acid free for superior fade-resistance. (50 sheets per unit)

Item #4 Watercolor Paint Brushes

- Watercolor Brush Set. Quality wooden brushes with natural bristles. Includes 4 of each size: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12. (24 piece per unit) Lengths: 7" - 8 3/4".

 Item #5 Craft Glue Dots Adhesives in a Value Pack

- Craft Clear Glue Dots. Just peel off the backing to use! Craft Clear Glue Dots are an all-purpose craft supply you'll use for a variety of projects.

- Glue Dots are double-sided adhesive dots used to instantly and permanently bond items like jewels, sequins, fibers, charms and ribbons to materials such as paper, plastic, metal, wood, foam and textiles.

- Eliminate the mess, residue and drying time of working with hot glue and liquid adhesives on your craft projects! Just press the dot to the area that needs adhesive and peel away the backing. Great for scrapbooking, crafts and more. Kid-friendly. No drying time. Super strong. Safe and non-toxic. Acid free. (12 dots per sheet, 600 dots per unit)

Item #6 Crayola® 8-Color Washable Conical-Tip Bold Color Markers.

 - These markers will give you a lot of ink but they won’t bleed through typical paper.

- Crayola Washable Markers wash away easily from skin and most clothing. Great for coloring large areas. Includes 8 bold colors: azure, emerald, raspberry, golden yellow, teal, primrose, copper and plum.

Item #7 12 Crayola Crayons

-  Crayola 12 Piece Crayons. Get true color, no piling, build up or erasing of crayon layers – good lay down. The tips and barrels are strong, durable and long-lasting. Includes 12 assorted color crayons in a tuck box.

- Colors include: blue, green, red, yellow, brown, black, orange, violet-purple, carnation-pink, white, gray, indigo

Item #8 - 8 Crayola Colored Pencils

- Crayola Colored Pencils. These thick, bright and easy to handle pencils are just right for smooth drawing and coloring.

- Pre-sharpened (3.3mm tip) for immediate use. Full length, tuck box.

- Colors: orange, brown, red, yellow, green, violet purple, blue, black

Item #9 Adhesive Back Jewels

- Self-Adhesive Jewels. Add some shimmer and shine to anything with these sparkling plastic self-adhesive jewels! Oriental Trader gives you enough of these gems to add pizazz to notebooks, scrapbooks, gift bags, craft projects and much, much more! Assorted styles. (Approx. 500 pieces per unit) 1/2".

Item #10 Transparent Handle School Scissors

-  12 Plastic And Metal School Scissors. Assorted color transparent handles. 5"

- To be honest, I couldn't cut a thing with these scissors.  I tried to cut the plastic of another baggie to try the products & I basically tore the bag instead of getting up to get a real pair of scissors. At least you shouldn't be concerned with your child hurting him/herself or other children. 

- There were 6 different colors of scissors & 2 of each color: blue, red, green, yellow, orange, black

 

Item #11 1040 Self-Adhesive Foam Letters

-  Kids can spell names, phrases and words with this fun assortment of self-adhesive letters! In a rainbow of fun colors, this handy alphabet collection is ideal for decorating signs, posters, scrapbooks and more. It‘s perfect for the classroom! Letters come in 6 vivid colors with an adhesive backing. Foam. (40 pieces. per letter, 1040 pieces. per unit) 1/2"

Item #12 Basic Acrylic Paint Strips

-  Basic Acrylic Paint Strips. A wonderful addition to your little artists' supplies, these Basic Acrylic Paint Strips come with 6 detachable paint pots filled with the bold shades of the basic colors so you can easily teach kids about primary and secondary colors. (white, yellow, red, green, blue & black)

- Plus, these paints clean up easily with soap and water before it dries which makes them safe for home art projects or classroom use. Safe and non-toxic.  (Each strip has six .75-oz. detachable paint pots; 6 strips per unit)

 

Item #13 Adhesive Backed Wiggle Eyes

- Keep your "eye" on these timesavers! No glue is needed to stick these self-adhesive wiggle eyes to craft projects, greeting cards and scrapbook pages! These plastic peepers come in assorted sizes. (528 pieces. per unit in 3 different sizes.)

- Ages 5 & Up: Containing medium-sized pieces with the occasional angular edge, these lightweight to sturdy crafts may require some assembly such as stringing beads or gluing items to create a 3Dimensional project.

- There are Blue Categories at the top of Oriental Traders Website right now that read: Party Them & Events; Crafts & Hobby Supplies; Teaching Supplies - under each of those you'll find many drop down sections "shop by category" to go through (much more than you'll find in a catalog) - You'll also find a Games & Novelties section (with a drop down " shop by occasion" A Holidays, Christmas & a Sale section right now = + right now they have a lot of Christmas 75% off. 

Written by Nikki Krug of www.nikkidoodledesigns.com

One-of -a-Kind Jewelry Designs, Personalized Pottery, and gorgeous wreaths - you can design your own, or pick a design already made. (I will do the same for the Jewelry & Pottery as well)