With three kids, I’m always looking for ways for them to be creative and engaged in a project, so when I had the opportunity to test A Brighter Year’s Color-Your-Own-Halloween Village Bundle, I was all ears. This craft is perfect for kids and grownups alike (I even got in on the action), and the best part is that when you’re done, it’s a cute decoration for your shelf, mantle, or table.
Brighter Yearu2019s Color-Your-Own-Halloween Village Bundle
Specifications
- Price for the bundle: $39.
- Bundle includes: Four pop-up buildings, multiple pop-up accessories, three color-your-own sticker sheets, one mini Halloween coloring book.
- Price for the village: $15.
- Village includes: Four pop-up buildings, multiple pop-up accessories.
Pros
- Fun and creative activity.
- Great for kids and adults.
- Lots of coloring options.
- Excellent gift.
Cons
- On the pricier side.
About A Brighter Year
For founder Shanti, coloring is something she’s loved since she was a kid. As most kids find as they grow older, she found less and less time to dedicate to this pastime as she took on the responsibilities that grownups must. That’s why she created A Brighter Year Coloring Books: They offer an opportunity to color for just a few minutes without feeling overwhelmed by the size and detail that often come with adult coloring books — plus, kids love them, too, because they’re perfect for little hands. Now, A Brighter Year has lots of options, but we’ll get there!
The Color-Your-Own Halloween Village Bundle
From the moment I grabbed the envelope out of the mailbox, I was excited about this craft. When my kids saw it, the colorful packaging tape was an instant clue that there was something fun inside.
Here’s what it comes with:
- Four pop-up buildings.
- Multiple pop-up accessories.
- Three color-your-own sticker sheets.
- One mini Halloween coloring book.
You’ll need to have:
- Coloring supplies.
- Scissors.
- Glue.
A Brighter Year Offerings
A Brighter Year offers a lot of different ways to bring a little more color into your daily life:
Quarterly Coloring + Subscription Box
With the Quarterly Coloring + Subscription Box ($35 each), you’ll get a seasonally-themed box sent to your home every three months. Each box comes with a mini Color by Day Desk Calendar and a small wooden display box so you can prop up your calendar pages. It also comes with two or three additional items that can include color-your-own stickers, marker sets, and more. This also makes a great gift — in fact, the Color-Your-Own Village was part of the most recent box!
Free Coloring Pages
My personal favorite is their selection of Free Coloring Pages. I also signed up for their monthly free downloads. This month’s showed up today and it’s a Color-Your-Own Halloween Booklet. I already have it printed off and set out for the kids to do when they get home (sometimes, I’m prepared!)
Bundles
I know we’re talking about Halloween here, but Christmas is coming soon, and it’s never too early to think about stocking stuffers. A Brighter Year has super cute mini coloring book bundles in 17-pack, 10-pack, or 5-pack options. They would be great for dropping in stockings!
A Fun Activity, Even If It’s a Bit Pricey
The Color-Your-Own Halloween Village Bundle is $39, which is on the pricier side for me. There’s also a Color-Your-Own Halloween Village option for $15 that comes with the buildings and accessories, but no sticker sheets or mini coloring book. I would definitely get this as a fun seasonal activity, though, and the subscription box is such a cool idea for a Christmas gift.
Brighter Yearu2019s Color-Your-Own-Halloween Village Bundle
The bundle was very exciting to open and work on. The kids started on it immediately and then moved on to other things, but then I would look over and they’d be back at it. I was also impressed with how they divided the pieces between them in a fleeting moment of agreeability. There’s enough in the bundle to keep multiple kids engaged, and they were excited when we got it all displayed on our shelf.
