New Crayola Crayons were one of my favorite back-to-school supplies as a kid. There was just something about a brand new pack of shiny, multi-colored crayons that inspired me to want to create colorful images of hearts and rainbows and all things sparkly and pretty that the imaginations of young girls conjure up. That waxy scent still takes me right back to the first day of 2nd grade, kind of like the smell of Playdoh reminds me of rainy day fun. . .
I’m so glad that Crayola products have stood the test of time and are now inspiring a new generation of imaginations. And I’m happy to share with you about how you can join in the fun!
Every Tuesday night through the month of August, Crayola is sponsoring “Girls Night Out” on Twitter – the mommy social gathering featuring colorful and engaging discussions on all things back-to-school. Crayola has teamed up with MomItForward.com, the creator of “Girls Night Out” (GNO), to bring you the “Crayola Creativitycast.” The weekly series of GNO discussions will feature a new topic each week like “Affordable Fun 101” and “Back to School Survival Guide,” and all GNO participants will have the chance to win great prizes!
For more details about tonight’s #GNO chat and how to participate, go here.
Don’t worry if you’ve already got plans during these events – you also have the opportunity to win one of four Crayola Creativity Packs right here on Deal Seeking Mom!
The Crayola Creativity Pack includes:
- 24-ct. Crayola Crayons, the quintessential back-to-school tool that kids love for their vibrant colors.
- 10-ct. Crayola Markers, with an array of consistent, true colors to complete any task
- 12-ct. Crayola Colored Pencils, which come pre-sharpened with thick, strong lead made to tackle touch projects and art activities
- Crayola Pip-Squeaks Colored Pencils and Glitter Glue, which give children big color in a small size and are perfect for jazzing up art projects.
- Crayola Window Crayons, to help let your little ones transform glass surfaces into instant decorations with bright colors that wipe clean with a damp cloth.
- Tadoodles Washable Crayon Buddies, which are colorful little characters that hold a triangular-shaped crayon that twists up when the tip wears down – perfect for little hands!
- Crayola Color Explosion Black Extreme Surprises, which comes complete with a stencil sheet and two Broad Tip Color Explosion clear ink markers.
- Crayola Color Switchers, which are dual-ended markers that allow kids to magically change the colors of their drawings with a swoosh of the “color switch” tip.
Crayola makes it inexpensive and fun to inspire your child with a lineup of school tools that are priced under $9 (with many of the school list must-haves priced under $1.00 at retailers nationwide)!
Every reader has four methods available to enter this contest. Choose one each of any combination of method one, two, three, or four for up to a total of 4 entries!!!
Methods of entry:
1. Leave a comment. Tell me your favorite memory of using Crayola products when you were a kid. Easy enough?
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Prize:
(4) Crayola Creativity Packs as described above
This giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. PST on Wednesday, August 26th. I’ll use Random.org to select the winning comment. Winner will be notified by email and listed on my Giveaway Winners page. Good luck!
While you’re in a contest entering mood, don’t forget to check out the Giveaway Gathering for a variety of contests being hosted on Deal Seeking Mom readers’ blogs!
Deborah
I am a registered user of the forums!!
Cindy Dickerson
I would love to have the Crayola Creativity set to play along with my Grandchildren!! Looks like fun! Cindy
Lee
I remember when we found out we could chop crayons up and iron them between two sheets of wax paper. Talk about a waxy smell! It was a perfect way to spend the day indoors making pretty waxy art!
Lee Whittenburg
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Vickie Couturier
My favorite memory of using crayola crayons when I was a kid was when my brother put a chunk of one up his nose,omg too funny,of course it wasnt then,he had to go to the ER an get it cut out!After that he just colored,an didnt go near his nose
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Vickie Couturier
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Vickie Couturier
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Stephanie Jones
My fav Crayon memory would have to be the BIG box of crayons with the “cool” sharper in the back and lots of paper to just draw whatever I wanted. I love Crayola!!!
Stephanie Jones
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c wilbur
i remember as a kid that my mom and i would sit down and color care bear coloring sheets. she would get me the big boxes with tons of colors. it also a sharpener built into the box, that was the coolest i thought.
Nicole
I remember I got Crayola markers for Christmas one year, but I used them to mark on the wall. Well, the New Year’s Man came and took the markers away. Of course, a few months later I found them on the fridge.
Nicole
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Nicole
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Nicky
My memory is getting the crayons. when you are poor anything new is a blessing!
Camie
When I was little I took a nice blue Crayola crayon and drew all over the bathroom wall. When I was done I realized I would get in trouble so I wrote “by Will” (my brother’s name). I thought for sure it was the perfect cover up. I got nailed for it later when my mom pointed out that I had written “by Mill” – I had 2 “M’s” in my name and had not yet mastered the art of the “W” – oh well… great memory at least! :)
TARA
When I was little we used to get new crayons in our stockings at Grandma & Grandpa’s house. When we got old enough in Grandma’s eyes we “graduated” to markers. It was always a big deal in our family to see who Grandma graduated each Christmas. It is now a tradition my parents have carried on with our children!
TARA
I just registered to your forums page. I can’t wait to dig in here and see what I can find! Thanks for a great page!
Kelly
i already subscribe!
Deborah
I am already a subscriber.
Amy
The Easter Bunny always brought me Crayola products in my Easter basket.
Amy
I am an email subscriber.
Jo
My fave crayola memory was painting with their fingerpaints
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Sharon Jefferson
I had a favorite color. It was Lemon Yellow. It loved the color! It was a soft yellow, not harsh. I was sad when it was discontinued.
Michelle
I loved sharpening the crayons on the sharpener on the back of the box. Thanks!
Michelle
I also subscribe to your email updates.
Michelle M
I (regrettably) loved coloring on my favorite books with crayons. I still have the marked up books!
Michelle M
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Kirsten
I loved that the Crayola products are washable for whenever my kids drew on things they shouldn’t have. Thanks for the chance!
Becke
Just added your button to my blog!