When my girls heard that My Blog Spark was sending us a Crayola gift pack, they checked the mail every day for a package! However, when the package arrived and I saw how beautiful and perfect the crayons were, I couldn’t bring myself to turn them over to my destructive children. The crayons come neatly organized in a round tote, perfect for sharing (if only I would!). The “telescoping” part means when you pull up on the center, you’ll have 3 rows of gorgeous colors to choose from.
It includes a built-in crayon sharpener, which I distinctly remember being the coolest part of buying the 64-count box. Clearly, I am old school because we have 150 crayons now! 150 crayons? Seriously?! If you thought Crayola would run out of colors, you obviously didn’t factor in glitter. Yes—that’s right—glitter. In. My. Crayons. They are almost too pretty to use. Almost. But, wait—there’s more!
Specially marked packages of 48, 64, 96, 120-ct. as well as the 150-ct. Crayon Tower now include a code for free online access to Crayola Lights, Camera, Color. Here your kids can design and print their own coloring pages. It includes cool effects, fun backgrounds and other creative fun. The best part, though, is uploading your own photos to create coloring pages. My youngest has had a blast coloring pictures of her and our family. She has already asked if I would print a coloring page from this weekend’s birthday party. (Hey, that would be an awesome thank-you note!)
This is our favorite creation so far—we sucked all the color out of the picture of my daughter with 2 of my 2nd cousins at last month’s family reunion. She loves feeling connected to her “new friends” by coloring their pictures. I’m planning to send a copy to my cousins as well. I think they’ll get a kick of out getting mail and having the chance to color a picture of themselves. The only thing I don’t like, really, is that the site doesn’t remember my login from visit to visit. I’m sure that’s some sort of security feature, but I hate typing my information in nonstop (because that’s how often she wants to play).
Now, it’s your turn to play! The website is completely free, but if you want to print anything you’ll need an access code. Of course, I have one for you to try it out! Use coupon code PRT77F3S for a 1-day pass. I’d love if you would share some of your creations on our fan page or on the Crayola fan page! You can also win a Crayola Telescoping Tower and 6-month access code right now—simply leave a comment telling us about your favorite photo! You can earn additional entries by:
- Subscribing to our site by email or RSS
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- Blogging about this giveaway
- Tweeting about this giveaway: Win a free Lights, Camera, Color gift pack from @Crayola and @Inexpensively! http://bit.ly/wc8E3`
For your extra entries to be counted, be sure to leave an additional comment directing us to your entry. Only one additional entry per method (i.e. While multiple tweets are appreciated it, only one will count as a drawing entry.) The contest runs until November 15th at 11:59pm edt. One winner will be notified by email on November 16th (as selected by Random.org).
Congratulations to Elizabeth and PunkinMama—winners of our Kids Eat For iPhone application giveaway!
There are numerous products and tools designed to help you live your life. Some will work, while others won’t. Each Tuesday, we’ll share something we’ve tried so you won’t have to spend money until you know it’s worth it! Our selections usually include items that will also save your family money while others will save you time or just make your inexpensive life easier to manage. I received a 150-count telescoping tower of crayons plus a coupon code to try this service for our readers, in addition to the gift package for our giveaway, but the opinion is 100% real.
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I just tweeted! Im a newbie through twitter, so hopefully I did it right!
Heather Sundstrom says
My favoirte Photo is one of my son that I took when he was 16 months old. He is standing infront of our fence with his back toward me….Its just precious!
sunny says
My favorite is one from last Christmas with the kids by the tree. The only problem is that my 3rd child was born a month later, so he’s not in the picture!
Kristie says
One of my favorite pictures is of my 2 little ones hugging about a year ago-they would have only been 1 and 2-it’s adorable! 🙂
Miss says
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Tami Mongaraz says
I have way too many photos. But, there is one of my daughter where she is on her bike for the first time without training wheels and she looks back to see if I’m watching.
Pam Disney says
My favorite photo is a black and white picture of my oldest daughter in her Cinderella dress. She is looking down at a flower in her hand and is just the sweetest picture of her.
Debbie Pauley says
im a suscriber. love your site.
alicia says
my favorite is when my 2 year got her head stuck in a metal baby gate. one of the bars was loose. she was yelling and crying at the same time no pictures
Lisa Mahoney says
just followed you on twiiter & tweeted too…thanks 🙂
Melanie says
My favorite photo is a picture of my two sons hugging each other…they are laughing so hard in the pic!
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I just subscribed via RSS feed.
Gina says
I have a favorite photo of my two girls a few years ago sitting in a pile of leaves, and it’s in black and white I just love it, it would be perfect for them to print and color too…
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Rondah says
My favorite photo I have is one of my 2 grandsons and my father together
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Julie L says
One of my favorite photos is the px taken of my 3 kids this summer.
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Charity S. says
My favorite picture is my son’s first birthday. Thanks
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Ryan says
My fave photo is of my sister and my nephew right after he was born
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Christy says
My favorite photo is the recent ones I took of my family at Disneyland
Christy says
I am following on twitter.
Lauren says
My favorite photo is one of my dog sunbathing…so sweet!
lace says
One of my favorite photos is of my niece twirling in the yard.
JosiahsMommy says
My favorite picture is one of my 15 month old giving my husband a kiss. It’s so sweet.
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I follow you both on Twitter. @ashhan123