I've shared (multiple times) how much we love the products from The Pencil Grip, Inc. In fact, it was just last month that I posted my review of the Thin Stix Creativity Pack. I then discovered they have a new product, the Magic Stix Washable Markers. I just couldn't pass up the chance to ask if I would be able to review them. As you may have surmised, I was thrilled when I was told yes, I could review them, and even offer a giveaway to my readers.
Not only was I sent a 24 pack for immediate use in our craft time, I was also sent a 12 pack for testing purposes. You see, The Pencil Grip, Inc guarantees that the marker caps can be left off for up to 7 days! Now, I don't know about you, but I am always (and I mean always) finding markers with the caps missing. Or caps without their markers. And sadly, the markers have dried out. So, yes, I was quite willing to test out this aspect of these new Magic Stix.
So, last week, I took all the lids off of the markers in the 12 pack. I made a little testing sheet so I could compare the brightness of the colors throughout the week.
This picture was taken the night I took off the caps, Sunday December 3rd. Throughout the week, I tested them nightly to see if there were any changes. Each day the colors were as vivid as the day before.
Last night, after the caps had been off a full week, these were the results:
I would have to say they passed the test! I have to admit, I am curious if there will be a difference in how long the markers last seeing as they've been without caps for a length of time. But, only time will reveal the answer to that question. So far we are impressed.
Of course, we have also enjoyed using the markers throughout the week, creating different works of art.
I appreciate the varied colors included in the 24 pack. Like the 12 pack, there are the following colors: red, 2 different oranges, yellow, 2 different greens, 2 different blues, 2 different purples, brown, black. However, the 24 pack includes even more variation of some of those colors. A lovely assortment to use while creating works of art.
The first project the children and I completed, was decorating our Advent Countdown Tree with lots of colored Christmas ornaments. I printed out some ornament templates, and we got to work.
We also made a countdown chain because we love having multiples ways to count down to Christmas. The children used a combination of Magic Stix and glitter for this project.
One of the lessons Melk the Christmas Monkey wanted us to learn this year is that God is King and we are his children, making us princesses or princes. So, we made crowns. We used the gold or silver Metallix Kwik Stix to make the crown look like it was made of gold or silver, then we added "jewels" with the Magic Stix.
I also printed out some Nutcracker coloring pages for them to color, as we went to see the Nutcracker this past Saturday.
Though it is Advent, it is still school as usual around here. So we have been busy learning about Ancient Egypt. We had a special Egyptian meal the other day, complete with homemade costumes. And yes, the Magic Stix were put to work again.
As you can see, we've been having a blast putting these markers to the test. We haven't been disappointed. The colors are vivid and bright, and they have helped us make some lovely projects.
Let me share a few of the other points about these markers.
- The have no odor.
- The are washable.
- The have a vented safety cap.
Not only do I appreciate all those features, but I am thrilled that they are stored in a see-through plastic case. No flimsy boxes to get ripped and destroyed. The cases close securely with two plastic clasps. The bigger pack even has a handle for ease of carrying it around.
As with all the other products we have reviewed from The Pencil Grip, Inc, I can highly recommend the Magic Stix for you and your children's artistic endeavors.
You can purchase the 24 pack for $19.99, and the 12 pack is available for $9.99.
I have been given the chance to offer my readers a chance to enter to win their own 24-Pack of Magic Stix Washable Markers. Check out the details below.
Time for that giveaway!
As Christmas is almost here, and I figured some might want to win this as a gift, this is going to be short-lived giveaway.
All you need to do is enter in the Rafflecopter form below.
There are only 2 simple mandatory entries, with the remainder of the entries being optional.
Remember, you do not have to do the extra entries, but they will increase your odds of winning.
This giveaway is open to US residents 18 and over.
The giveaway runs December 11th through December 16th!.
Thanks for stopping by, and good luck!
By entering the giveaway, you understand and agree that your contact information will be shared with the sponsor.
Thanks for stopping by, and good luck!
By entering the giveaway, you understand and agree that your contact information will be shared with the sponsor.
Disclosure: I received both a 24 pack and a 12 pack of Magic Stix Washable Markers in exchange for my honest review. No further compensation was given. This did not in any way influence my review. I only recommend products I use personally and feel will be a good products for my readers.
I like the color assortment of the 24 pack. :)
ReplyDeleteI like that they last a long time without drying out. A big plus for my grandson!
ReplyDeleteI like that they have no odor.
ReplyDeleteI like that they don't dry out when the cap is off.
ReplyDeleteI love that you can leave lids off! My daughter is famous for doing that.
ReplyDeleteYou do a lot of Cool activities!!
wow never knew such a marker existed! Love that they don't dry out and have such strong and bold colors.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite feature is the plastic case they come in (and there is no odor or does not dry out quickly) Happy Holidays
ReplyDeleteLove that they dont dry out
ReplyDeleteI'm tired of finding markers with no caps and throwing them away. Markers that last a few days without covers woukd be great.
ReplyDeleteThat they don't dry out! So many markers dry out because the cap didn't get snapped tightly. These solve that problem.
ReplyDeleteI really, really, really want and need these! lol I am SO tired of throwing away markers because the lids were left off!
ReplyDeleteAll the colors and I don't have to worry if the lids aren't on after a few hours if the kids forget to put them up.
ReplyDeleteI like that they dont dry out
ReplyDeleteMy favorite features are that the markers are washable and that there is a variety of colors.
ReplyDeleteThese look awesome!
ReplyDeleteNo odor is a plus but probably more than that is not drying out. My youngest leaves her markers open more often than not so they end up being trashed.
ReplyDeleteI agreed to the giveaway rules but was putting in my email and hit enter before I could 78.bcallahan@gmail.com
I love that they don't dry out!! Moo77hb@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love that these won't dry out right away- I can't count how many markers I've had to throw out because the kids forgot to put the cap on!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite feature is that they have no odor.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite feature is that they don't dry out. How often do we forget to put the lid on, or don't get it on all the way, and they dry out. The kids then are so disappointed, so I just LOVE this feature.
ReplyDeleteThey are washable.
ReplyDeleteI love the fact that they don’t dry out right away, we’ve gone through so many markers because they dry out so quickly!
ReplyDeleteI like that they are so easy to use and they don't dry out quickly.
ReplyDeleteI love the fact that they do not dry out! That was always a problem for me using washable markers. I would lose a cap and it would dry.
ReplyDeleteI love that they don't dry out. We can't keep markers for that reason! I also would love to see how the gold and silver looks.
ReplyDeleteHow FUN! Love that they won't dry out quickly@
ReplyDeleteI love that they have no odor
ReplyDeleteI like that they dont dry out so i dont waste my money on them when they leave the caps off
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome that they didn't dry out! I'll have to go buy some for my nephews and niece.
ReplyDeleteI love the bold vibrant colors and that they don’t dry out fast when the grandkids don’t put the caps on right or tight! We have spent a small fortune buying new markers, because of this!
ReplyDeleteI love that they don't have an odor - really important for my sensitive girls
ReplyDelete*Nicole
I love that they are washable. That's a must have here!
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Ashley C
Like how they don't dry out.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite feature is that they are washable
ReplyDeleteI like that they don't dry out if the cap is left off of them.
ReplyDeleteI love that there are two of each color. That way my 2 daughters could sit together and color without bickering of wanting the same color!
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed with the fact they didn't dry out! We are constantly looking for marker caps around here, which is the kiss of death for most markers.
ReplyDeleteMy kids always forget to cap the markers after using them. I love that with these if they forgot to cap them it would totally be ok, no more marker casualtites!
ReplyDeleteI can't agree to the terms and conditions because I can't see the link to read them. There's a gray box with this inside it "Unlock bonus entries & boost your chances!
ReplyDeleteEarn up to 46 more points by finishing the entries above." which blocks the link to read the terms and conditons. You might want to post the terms and conditions somewhere else before making it an entry to a giveaway.
I like that they are washable and don't dry out. Those are two important things I've learned I need with kids.
ReplyDeleteLove that there washable
ReplyDeleteHello Jan, I am sorry for the confusion, but you can't see the terms and conditions until you click on "Agree to Terms and Conditions." Once you click on that, it will expand and there is a line right above the "Enter" button that has a link to the "terms and conditions." When you click on that it will expand again and show the terms and conditions.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad they have no odor.
ReplyDeleteI like that they don't dry out on you.
ReplyDeleteI like that they don't dry out quick!
ReplyDeletemarker caps can be left off for up to 7 days
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