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Doodle Crate by KiwiCo Review & 30% OFF Coupon Code

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KiwiCo (parent company) is a STEM and STEAM based subscription box specifically for kids and teens. Each box is designed to educate and challenge children to think critically and follow step-by-step instructions while producing an amazing fun, usable final project. All the boxes are kid-tested for difficulty and ability to hold the child’s attention, thus the recommended age for each box (however, you know your child’s ability best!)

 

KiwiCo has a variety of subscription boxes for all age groups:

• Panda Crate (explore & discover) – 0-24 months old
• Koala Crate (play & learn) – 2-4 years old
• Kiwi Crate (science, art, and more) – 5-8 years old
• Atlas Crate (geography & culture) – 6-11 years old
• Yummy Crate (the science of cooking) – 6-14 years old
• Tinker Crate (science & engineering) – 9-16+ years old
• Doodle Crate (create & craft) – 14+ years old
• Maker Crate (art & design) – 14-104 years old
• Eureka Crate (engineering & design) – 14-104 years old

 

 

This review is of the Doodle Crate, recommended for ages 14-16 

 

Doodle Crate is a fun and creative, hands-on, art subscription box for kids and teens. Each month you will receive a box with a cool crafting project which will allow you to express yourself creatively. The project will inspire your artistic side, while you learn to work with different materials and techniques to create a one-of-a-kind design you will be proud to show off!

 

The Subscription Box: Doodle Crate by KiwiCo

What’s in a Doodle Crate:

• Each project box contains all materials you need to create real, functional objects that you’ll love to use every day
• High quality materials and instructions included – step-by-step directions
• Creative DIYs – additional design content and activities
• Maker’s Guide – explore the history behind the design
• New projects and themes every month!
• Online video tutorials with tips and tricks

Frequency: Monthly Subscription Service

Age Range: 14+ years old

Cost: $23.95 USD monthly

Shipping:

• Canada -$4.95 USD
• USA – FREE
• Worldwide – price varies country dependent

Doodle Crate Coupon Codes: 

• Save 30% off your first of any crate with code LEARN30 – Choose more than one line and Save 30% off each line!

 

 

KiwiCo – Doodle Crate “Faux Leather Portfolio” Review

 

 

Inside each Doodle Crate you will get all the pieces and tools (except scissors) you need to create your final project and a Guide book with step-by-step instructions inside as well as the history behind the design and creative design ideas.

 

Threads, Elastic Cord and Brads

 

Faux Leather Portfolio Piece & Pocket Piece

 

Sketchbook for doodling your daydreams, create crazy comics or just jot down your thoughts and store it in your new portfolio!

 

The instructions are very simple to follow!

1.Plan Your Portfolio

2.Attach the Pocket

3.Sew the Sides

4.Embellish the Flap

5.Add the Elastic

Be sure to follow the instructions and the Dos and Don’ts along the way for a successful project!

 

 

 

 

Recommendation: My kids have been fans of KiwiCo Crates for years! Over the years we have tried a few of the different KiwiCo boxes (Kiwi Crate, Maker Crate, Eureka Crate, Tinker Crate and now Doodle Crate). See our reviews here. Each crate provides hands-on learning with fun crafts or activities that the kids can do by themselves or with a little help from the parents. Our children love getting the KiwiCo box in the mail!

This is our first time trying the Doodle Crate and if you can’t guess from the pictures… the activity was so cool! From the moment we opened the box my daughter was so excited about the project she and I were going to make! My daughter is only 7 years old but with a small amount of direction, she was easily able to sew and create her own design on the front of the portfolio. The step-by-step instructions are clearly laid out so there is no guessing the next step. The quality of this particular project was not as good as I normally have seen with KiwiCo. The materials themselves are great but the two fabrics didn’t stay together very well, so it will need some gluing. I really don’t think this is the normal standard for any KiwiCo crate, maybe it was this particular craft. Normally, the projects are solid and build to last!

My daughter really enjoyed the Doodle Crate! She has been begging me to sew with her, so this was the perfect project for us to work on together. Now that I have seen the Doodle Crate first-hand, I would highly recommend this box to everyone. And when I purchase another KiwiCo, I will for sure be getting a Doodle Crate, it may even be one of my favorite of the KiwiCo boxes!