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Top Pretend Play Toys for Kids: 2026 Holiday Gift Ideas

Find a holiday gift that fuels imagination with helpful insights into pretend play toys, their benefits, and top options for kids.

23 October, 2026 Posted On 5 min read

All Grown Up Tips

What are Alcohol Markers? A Beginner's Guide

Learn what alcohol markers are and how to blend, layer, and choose the right paper. Get practical tips for creating smooth, vibrant artwork with confi...

17 July, 2026 Posted On 6min read

All Grown Up Tips

What are Acrylic Markers? A Beginner's Guide

Bring your ideas to life with acrylic paint markers. This beginner-friendly guide covers surface prep, application, layering, and sealing.

14 July, 2026 Posted On 5min read

Global Talent Joins Crayola Creativity Week to Fuel Creative Learning for Students

Crayola is celebrating the fifth anniversary of Crayola Creativity Week, a free global program running from January 26 to February 1, 2026, designed t...

2 December, 2025 Posted On 4min read

How a 9-Year-Old’s Crayon Art Inspired the World — 'You Can Never Mess Up'

Creativity is often misunderstood as a unique talent, when in reality it's an everyday skill. This important life skill starts in childhood and can he...

25 September, 2025 Posted On 1min read

Young Bastrop artist inspires global creativity with Crayola's new initiative

A young student, who inspired creativity in thousands of people, was surprised with a celebration in honor of her success.

25 September, 2025 Posted On 1min read

Crayola Invites Families to Join Its Creative Acts of Color Campaign

Creative Acts of Color, is a yearlong open call for kids, families, educators, and adults of all ages to submit artwork that celebrates the joy of mak...

25 September, 2025 Posted On 1min read

Bastrop student stirs Crayola campaign

Nine-year-old Caydence created an artwork titled “Colors of Emotion” that sparked a new company new initiative for Crayola.

25 September, 2025 Posted On 1min read

Crayola 64 count box of crayons atop a child's crayon drawing sprawled on a carpeted floor

Crayola Launches Creative Acts of Color with Global Open Call

Celebrating the infinite ways creativity comes to life through color, Crayola kicks off year two of its advocacy initiative, Campaign for Creativity, ...

26 June, 2025 Posted On 3min read

Crayola Brings Back Retired Crayon Color Collection for the First Time in Company's History

Crayola is bringing back a collection of eight nostalgic fan-favorite retired crayon colors. The crayon colors making their return for a limited time ...

2 May, 2025 Posted On 3min read

Children using sidewalk chalk on ground.

What Are Children Saying About Creativity?

Children have thoughts about how the world around them influences their daily lives. A study commissioned by Crayola helped uncover what 6 to 12 year ...

2 May, 2025 Posted On 3min read

Father and child being creative together.

Creativity Isn’t Child’s Play: Business Lessons From Crayola

Forbes article on creativity in childhood encouraging success in adulthood.

2 May, 2025 Posted On 1min read

Kids Say: Creativity Boosts My Confidence!

Crayola and Parents Magazine work together to spread the value of encouraging creativity in early childhood.

2 May, 2025 Posted On 1min read

An adult woman looking at the image she drew when she was 10.

Crayola Brings Life Enduring Value to Childhood Creativity

Barbara Avalon recounts her story about when she received a piece of artwork from her childhood from Crayola's vaults.

2 May, 2025 Posted On 1min read

Buffalo Bills, Mach Hollins returning art to a teacher.

Buffalo Bills wide receiver teams up with Crayola

Mach Hollins from the Buffalo Bills teams up with Crayola to teach children about creativity in sports.