Dauber Dawgs Dot Markers Review

Isaak loves playing with different mediums, and materials. The trouble with him is that he gets bored, and distracted easily. We have a lot of different things around that he can work with.

Recently I got Dauber Dawgs Dot Markers for Isaak to review. 

Isaak new exactly how these markers are used. He has apparently used similar ones at school.

It comes with 8 colors:

1. Purple
2. Red
3. Pink
4. Orange
5. Yellow
6. Brown
7. Green
8. Blue

I like that the colors are the color name instead of funky names like Blueberry Blue, or Pea Green. They should be listed just their color name because kids are using them that are possibly just learning their colors. Isaak knows his, but these markers can be used by toddlers to.

I also like that the lid and label match the color that they make. 

Color Sheets:

Dauber Dawgs has 100 color sheets that can be downloaded and printed off. I did see some negative comments where customers thought there was going to be some color sheets in with their package. Printing 100 sheets can get expensive. 

Maybe they could have 10 coloring sheets come printed with the package, and the rest available on their website. 

Isaak likes to just color out of his imagination, so this didn't really effect him. 

Here's what Isaak came up with:

It would be best to use thicker paper with them, so no warping occurs. 

This is part of a book Isaak is working on.

The Markers Before and After Use:

This was before use. I only dabbed it down on paper once.

This was after use.

Washable?

They are supposed to be washable. Isaak used them on a book, so that he wouldn't get marker on the table, or floor. The book had marker on it that wouldn't wash off. Isaak's hands had marker on them that wouldn't wash off. Overall he didn't make too much of a mess. It washes off to an extent. 

Here's the box that Isaak colored on, but tried to wash off. There's still pink on the box.

Overall this is a great addition to my creative boys art stuff.

Best Ages:

They are best for toddlers and preschoolers. Isaak's a little old for them (almost 8), but he still enjoys them. Any age can use them.

Cost:

They are $23.99, but are on sale for $15.97.

What's your favorite thing to color with?

Disclaimer: I received a discount for the markers that were discussed in the review. The opinions are 100% mine.

Manga/Marker Paper by US Art Supply Review

Since school is about to start I'm trying to load up on art supplies. I recently got Manga/Marker Paper by US Art Supply to review.

I tried to sketch logo ideas on this with pencil first, and trace it with marker. The pencil wouldn't stick to the surface. It really meant for markers. 

I came up with a few logo ideas for the boys to have on t-shirts for school. I can't stand what the school comes up with, so I decided to sketch some out on my own. These are just preliminaries. Meaning they are the start of an idea, and not refined. Mica likes the middle one, and Isaak likes the bottom one.

The marker does go on the paper really smooth like. I'll share the final shirts with you when I get them done.

I'm also on a Mexican art kick, and doodled the crazy cacti below. I may or may not take the cacti further. If I do go farther with it, it will be mixed media.

Size: 9"X12", which is bigger than the standard size 8 1/2"x11" paper. 60 Pound - 24 Sheets

 

Cost: $6.96 - If you know anything about art supplies, that's a really great deal!

Other things about the paper:

• Acid free
• Neutral pH
• Natural White Sheets
• Used for sketching and other media - The say pencils work on it, but I had trouble erasing on it
• Bleedproof

It was fun doodling on a different paper. 

 

 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

The Funny Stuff They Say

Tooth Fairy

Mica lost a tooth on Thursday. He decided he'd write her a letter. It went something like this:

October 25.

Dear Tooth Fairy,

Please give me a lot of money, so I can buy a lot of toys.

Thank you,

Your Friend  

In the car the next day I said: Mica what did your letter to the Tooth Fairy say? 

Mica rattled off his letter.

I said: More money doesn't always equal more toys. There are some toys that are really expensive and some toys that are not. You could get one really nice expensive toy or five really inexpensive toys. 

Mica said: Oh.

  Markers

Isaak said: Mom why won't you let me have those markers sitting on your night stand?

I said: Because the last time you got a hold of markers you drew on our wood floor! No more markers for you, unless they are washable.

Isaak said: Well I won't do that this time.

I said: Sorry, but the answer is, 'No'. Plus all those markers are mine. 

Isaak said: Uggg!

     

Runny Like Snot

Isaak was in Mica's space. Annoying him like he usually does. I tried distracting him. 

I said: Isaak I need your help in the kitchen. I need someone to stir this! 

Isaak said: Ok I'm coming. I love to stir things! Pause Why am I stirring this Mom?   

I said: Well it's too runny. I have to make it thicken up with four.

Isaak said: Oh kind of like my snot gets too runny.

I said: Sort of like that. Next time your snot is runny maybe we should try rubbing flour on it. Laughing out loud! Pause. I'm only kidding of course.

   

 Mango Juice

Isaak said: Mom where does does mango juice come from?
I said: It comes from Mangos.
Isaak said: Oh...the thing that stands on one leg.
Daddy looked strangely over to Isaak and I.
I said: He's thinking of Flamingos I believe. Pause. I decided to work with Isaak's thought that Mangos stand on one leg. Yep Mangos pee out Mango Juice. What color are Mangos Isaak? I thought he'd answer, "Pink".
Isaak said: They are lellow yellow.
I said: Are you sure they aren't pink?
Isaak said: Yes I'm sure they are lellow yellow.
I said: They actually come from a fruit that is green on the outside and yellow on the inside.

I wonder if he envisions a yellow Flamingo that makes mango juice?

Kid Art

I let the boy's color on my feet once. Isaak asked to do this again. Thank Crayola for making washable markers! Although he didn't want me to wash my foot/leg.

He was allowed my foot as his canvas. Soon marker was on my lower leg too! Again, it's washable.

Mica drew this on Wednesday! Pretty good for an almost 6 year old! I have no clue what the rocket says. I do see his name in the small rocket on the side.