Green Gift Giveaway: Clementine Art Gift Set

by jennae on December 21, 2009

Green Your Decor will be offering giveaways from several retailers and manufacturers that were featured in the Green Gift Guide. The duration of the giveaways will be short so they can end before Christmas. However, prize delivery may not happen until after Dec. 25 due to the short time frame. Come back this week so you won’t miss any of these awesome giveaways!

As a graphic designer, it warms my heart to see my daughter become a budding artist. As much as a hate the paper waste, I love watching her go to town with a stack of crayons, a couple of markers and her imagination. She has made more than a few masterpieces that we proudly display on the fridge, and several that I plan to frame. However, I’m not a big fan of traditional, paraffin-based (ie. petroleum-based) crayons that smell like the bottom of an old oil barrel. I also rarely let her get her hands on glue, dough or paint because you never know what they are made of. So I had her in mind when I added Clementine Arts to the Green Gift Guide for kids.

These fantastic art products were conceived by an art teacher who had many of the same concerns that I do. They are made from a variety of plant and mineral pigments and other natural ingredients, including crayons and crayon rocks made of soy. And unlike any other art company I can ever remember seeing, Clementine lists all ingredients on its packages. I love the gift set, because it contains several of Clementine’s most popular products, including scented, crumble-free modeling dough, soy crayons and crayon rocks, and multi-purpose glue.

When I opened the packages, rather than being greeted by a typical, strong art supply scents, I was met with lemon, lime and strawberry. According to Clementine, the modeling dough will last for more than 12 months if it is stored in the airtight container it comes in. The glue, which is supposed to work on a variety of materials, dries clear and washes off most surfaces. The crayons and crayon rocks are thick and stubby, which means they are perfect for small hands that might drop or break their thinner traditional counterparts. They are also designed to be washable, which is a great thing, since our little artists often tend to get carried away and color in places where they shouldn’t.

I think it’s safe to say I know what I’ll be buying next time my daughter needs replacement crayons and paint. It’s comforting to know I won’t have to guess about what’s in the products the little one is using.

Why It’s Green:

Made of non-toxic, all-natural ingredients
Packaging made of 80% post consumer recycled and reusable materials

Price: $5.49-27

(review) – I received a Clementine Art gift set to review in conjunction with this giveaway.

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Want to win?

Clementine Art has generously offered up a gift set for one lucky reader of Green Your Decor. So how do you win? Visit Clementine Art, then come back here and leave a comment about something you liked or learned. It could be a product or something you learned about the company. Do this by 11:59 p.m. EST on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, to enter.

Want to enter more than once? Boost your chances of winning by completing one or more of the tasks on this list. Please leave a separate comment for each entry:

If you haven’t already, sign up for Green Your Decor’s email updates by 11:59 p.m. EST on Wednesday, December 23, 2009. You must verify your email subscription to be eligible. Current subscribers must leave a comment saying that you are a subscriber to be entered.
If you’d prefer to receive your updates via RSS, sign up for the GYD feed. Then please leave a comment letting me know that you’ve done so, and be sure to include your email address.
Become a fan of Green Your Decor on Facebook and leave a comment on the wall. Then leave a comment letting me know you’ve done so.
Become a fan of Clementine Art on Facebook and leave a comment on the wall. Then leave a comment letting me know you’ve done so.
Blog about the Green Your Decor Green Gift Guide and post a link to your blog entry here.
Stumble the Green Your Decor Green Gift Guide via StumbleUpon and post a link to your SU profile to verify your thumbs up.
Fave Green Your Decor on Technorati. Then come back here and leave a comment with your Technorati user name so I can verify it.
Follow Green Your Decor AND Clementine Art on Twitter. Then tweet about GYD, Clementine or this giveaway and leave a comment with a link to your tweet.

You have until 11:59 p.m. EST on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, to enter. A winner will be chosen via Random.org and contacted via email. Good luck everyone!

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1 Ali December 21, 2009 at 10:41 am: I just love the look of the products, and the fact that they are safe and that the company wears “green shoes” so as not to harm the environment. I was amazed that the markers only have a few ingredients: water being the first (and therefore the most abundant). What a great company!
2 Rebecca December 21, 2009 at 11:52 am: I am a huge fan of packaging and their packaging is just beautiful and even more so b/c the page is eco-friendly too! Would love to get this set for my nieces who are art-obsessed.
3 Linda Kish December 21, 2009 at 12:32 pm: I like the natural markers

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4 Becca December 21, 2009 at 2:22 pm: RSS subscriber

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5 Becca December 21, 2009 at 2:23 pm: Fan of GYD on Facebook

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6 Becca December 21, 2009 at 2:25 pm: I like how they use natural ingredients in their art supplies, you don’t really find that anywhere else.

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7 Stephanie V. December 21, 2009 at 6:44 pm: I love I can recognize all the ingredients in the modeling dough (and other stuff). Feel good letting my little boy play with this stuff.
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8 Stephanie V. December 21, 2009 at 6:44 pm: I subscribe
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9 Tami December 21, 2009 at 7:56 pm: I am a subscriber.
10 Tami December 21, 2009 at 7:56 pm: I became a facebook fan.
11 Michelle Groth December 21, 2009 at 8:29 pm: I have 2 boys who are 4 & 6 yrs old. They would LOVE these!!! And they are safe for them to use as well!!! Even better!!!! I am a current subscriber to your newsletter/blog!!! I LOVE IT!!!
12 Cyndy Dwyer December 21, 2009 at 10:12 pm: Just became a fan on facebook! Love the products!
13 Naomi December 21, 2009 at 10:32 pm: Clementine Art products are made in the USA!
14 Wehaf December 21, 2009 at 10:42 pm: I love that they have a gallery of artwork on their site; that must be great for the children whose pictures are up there.
15 reeva December 21, 2009 at 10:54 pm: i’m a current subscriber
16 reeva December 21, 2009 at 10:55 pm: fanned you on facebook
17 Stephanie December 21, 2009 at 10:55 pm: I really like the modeling dough.
18 reeva December 21, 2009 at 10:58 pm: diana began making play dough and paint in her kitchen using natual products
19 Steve December 21, 2009 at 11:17 pm: I like that their art items are made out of recycled reusable earth friendly materials! I also love how safe they are for the kids!
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20 Erin R. December 21, 2009 at 11:28 pm: I signed up for Green Your Decor’s email updates
21 Erin R. December 21, 2009 at 11:31 pm: I learned that Clementine items are sold at Whole Foods Markets.
22 Lubaska December 22, 2009 at 12:32 am: I am new subscriber
23 Lubaska December 22, 2009 at 12:36 am: follower on twitter. Tweeted
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24 Mary Preston December 22, 2009 at 12:42 am: The modeling dough looks superb. Love the colors.
25 ikkinlala December 22, 2009 at 1:11 am: I learned that their products are produced in the United States.
26 ikkinlala December 22, 2009 at 1:12 am: I’m a subscriber.
27 Jennifer T. December 22, 2009 at 5:40 am: I’m an e-mail subscriber.
28 Bobby December 22, 2009 at 7:20 am: Current subscriber
29 Bobby December 22, 2009 at 7:23 am: http://www.stumbleupon.com/stumbler/whammo52/
30 Bobby December 22, 2009 at 7:26 am: Follow Green Your Decor on Twitter – whammo52
31 Bobby December 22, 2009 at 7:26 am: Follow Clementine Art on Twitter – whammo52
32 Jennifer T. December 22, 2009 at 8:18 am: I don’t know why my first comment didn’t take

Diana, an art teacher, started to wonder if art supplies labeled ‘non-toxic’ were really safe enough for kiddos who splashed, splattered and sometimes tasted art supplies. So, she went about creating an all-natural alternative.
33 Vicki Wurgler December 22, 2009 at 9:15 am: the art supplies are all natural, certified non-toxic & environmentally friendly
34 Marci December 22, 2009 at 10:18 am: The natural glue is pretty cool.
35 Marci December 22, 2009 at 10:19 am: Email Subscriber!
36 Chris S December 22, 2009 at 12:28 pm: I thought the soy crayons looked really neat.
37 Elizabeth December 22, 2009 at 2:24 pm: I love the soy crayons!
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38 Elizabeth December 22, 2009 at 2:24 pm: Already a subscriber….
39 Elizabeth December 22, 2009 at 2:25 pm: FB fan!
40 Karen December 22, 2009 at 2:30 pm: I am a subscriber.
41 Kristie December 22, 2009 at 3:58 pm: I like that they have “rigorous safety standards.”
42 Kristie December 22, 2009 at 4:00 pm: Signed up for the feed
43 Cindy December 22, 2009 at 9:18 pm: Love the Natural Markers!
44 Jen December 22, 2009 at 9:20 pm: Love their stuff! It’s always such fun to find safe, colorful and very functional art supplies for kids. I love their ingredients glossary on their site – how they use scents from natural oils instead of artificial, chemical-laden scents, for example. Thanks!
45 Jen December 22, 2009 at 9:21 pm: I receive your email updates!

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46 Jen December 22, 2009 at 9:21 pm: And I receive the RSS feed too – thanks!
47 Jen December 22, 2009 at 9:22 pm: I’ve blogged about the Great Green Gift Guide on my new blog SewnNaturalstudio.blogspot.com – thanks!
48 Jaime P December 23, 2009 at 12:42 am: I love that the paints are easy cleanup with water
49 Jaime P December 23, 2009 at 12:43 am: email subscriber
50 Jaime P December 23, 2009 at 12:44 am: Fave Green Your Decor on Technorati.
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51 ALETA LATORELLA December 23, 2009 at 6:05 am: I found out that I love everything on this website!!!!
52 Kristin December 23, 2009 at 6:06 am: You can’t underestimate soy. I love the fact these products are soy based and the packaging is beautiful and made from recycled products. These will be perfect for my girls
53 scott December 23, 2009 at 6:35 am: Can’t tell if my comments are being accepted, so going to try again. If duplicates, please just delete/ignore. Thanks!
I love the natural paints. I have a niece and nephew, as well as a mother and father-in-law who are all painters. I often worry about the fumes. What a great gift this paint would be for them!
54 scott December 23, 2009 at 6:35 am: getting your emails
55 scott December 23, 2009 at 6:35 am: am your fan on FB under Heath Cole
56 scott December 23, 2009 at 6:36 am: am their fan on FB under Heath Cole
57 scott December 23, 2009 at 6:36 am: following you both on twitter and tweeted
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58 angie December 23, 2009 at 6:38 am: I use markers all the time and HATE the way they smell. I am always afraid that I am getting high off the fumes no matter how ventilated the room. I would love to have a set of their natural markers! Just love the whole concept of this company.
59 angie December 23, 2009 at 6:38 am: I get your emails.
60 angie December 23, 2009 at 6:39 am: I am your fan on Facebook as Tofu Fairy.
61 angie December 23, 2009 at 6:39 am: I am their fan on Facebook as Tofu Fairy.
62 angie December 23, 2009 at 6:40 am: I am following you both on Twitter as FotoMacro and tweeted this giveaway here: http://twitter.com/FotoMacro/status/6962622698
63 Jan P December 23, 2009 at 8:55 am: I’m interested in the Natural Markers because I hate the smell of the ones I usually buy.
64 Madeline December 23, 2009 at 9:50 am: I’d love to check out their crayon rocks. They look perfectly shaped for little hands.
65 Staci A December 23, 2009 at 6:59 pm: I love the Soy Crayon Rocks! My son loves using crayons in interesting shapes, so I’m sure these would be a hit.

I also love the Children’s Gallery section of their site. So cute!
66 Staci A December 23, 2009 at 7:00 pm: I subscribe to your RSS.
67 Staci A December 23, 2009 at 7:01 pm: I stumbled your gift guide-http://www.stumbleupon.com/stumbler/MommaStaciA/
68 Staci A December 23, 2009 at 7:01 pm: And I faved you on Technorati-MommaStaciA. Thanks!
69 Michelle December 23, 2009 at 10:07 pm: I like that the paints have no chemical dyes and are washable with soap and water.
70 zmama December 23, 2009 at 10:33 pm: I am impressed by the wonderful ingredients they use!! How safe for my kids! Comforting to know they have no nasty chemicals in their hands when using these!!
71 zmama December 23, 2009 at 10:34 pm: i subscribe to your rss feed