Satisfying the tween diva in your life.

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It seems you can't turn on the TV or radio--or pick up a newspaper or magazine--without there being some mention of the ever-burgeoning and lucrative tween market. Fully realizing that crafts can indeed be cool, Faber-Castell USA, Inc.'s Creativity for Kids division, Cleveland, Ohio, has come up with a pair of perfect projects for those (at times) hard to please tween girls.

The Decoupage Diva Tray, with folding legs for easy storage, measures 18"x12"x7", while its color (white) serves as an inspirational blank palette for the creative genius that lurks within your offspring. Decoupage designs and glaze, a sponge brush, self-adhesive rhinestones, a pair of scissors, and five ounces of glitter glue serve as inspiring implements. When the project is complete, the tray--which can be a writing desk, creation station, breakfast tray, etc.--just may turn out to be the centerpiece of the room.

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The Fashion Sack, meanwhile, allows young ladies to create a totally trendy tote (that can be worn like a backpack) using...