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!
Cara
Every birthday my mom let me make my own pinata. She would get a paper grocery bag. Then she would give me crayons, markers, glue, and construction paper. She told me to go at it decorating it. Then she would fill it with candy and tie it up. I was always proud to show it off at my parties.
Cara
I am a RSS Reader subscriber.
Holly
What a cool prize. We never had crayons like this when we were kids!
Holly
I am a subscriber to the forums.
Sarah
I had a Cinderella coloring book . . . when I was in college . . . that was a great stress relief. Actually, until last year when I gave them to my son, I had the first box of crayons I got when I started Kindergarten. Love crayola! I am definitely brand loyal!
Sarah
I am a member of the forums
Mel
I was a big into coloring with crayons when younger. I remember when I learned how to use different shades of green for grass that was far away and close up. I was so proud. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Holly
I also subscribe by email (yes, I’d like to win!)
Sarah
I subscribe via reader
Marissa
By far my favorite memory of Crayola crayons is the really big pack that you got that had the sharpener in the back. I loved to sharp the crayons so that I had a point at all times.
Jennifer Laxson
I subscribe
Jennifer Laxson
My fav memory was putting coins, leaves etc. under paper and going over it with a crayola crayon…I don’t know what it was but that was sooooo fun!
Nikki
I am a subsciber to RSS
Jodi
My kids love craft time!
Jodi
I am a subscriber to RSS.
Jennifer Taul
I can remember spending hours with a new box of crayons and paper. I would draw all kinds of things then pretend that I was in the picture!! I was the youngest girl of 4 girls, my sisters were all much older than me, so this was their way of keeping me quiet!
Carol G
Although I do remember coloring various things, the activity that sticks out as fun is melting tag ends of crayons between two sheets of waxed paper. We made some pretty amazing designs with that.
Carol G
E-mail subscriber
Pam
Coloring pictures for everyone I know! Now my daughter does the same thing. :)
Melissa
I loved coloring and making collages as a kid. Now I’m an elementary school art teacher and my classroom could really use this prize!
Stacey Brill
My favorite memory is melting down the old broken crayons into Reese type shapes and using them again. I thought my mom was so cool.
Stacey Brill
I am a subscriber through Google Reader.
Julie V
I always loved getting to use my new crayons for the first time on the first day of school every year.
Julie V
I’m a subscriber on Google Reader.
crystal byron
I just love your site I think I check it 10 times a day! My daughters would love this!
Mama Koala
I used to love to color with the black crayon over the other colors and scrape it off with scissors–now they make the materials like that!
Freda Yoo
I am leaving a comment to enter the drawing!
Freda Yoo
My favorite memory is using Crayola crayons to color in coloring books, especially on raining days. I loved the boxes with a sharpener built into the back!
Amanda R
When I was a child, my family took long road trips often. I had a yellow plastic case full of crayons, and I would sit in the back and color for hours. The smell of new crayons still reminds me of those road trips.
Rita Wiggs
I remember taking the shavings of worn out Crayola crayons and putting them between 2 sheets of waxed paper. Then we placed a thin towel over the top and ironed the sheets until the crayon melted. I would then create a construction paper frame for the waxed paper and ….Voila! A stained glass window that could be hung up in my bedroom window!