Cash OR Trash? Testing 2 Craft Kits From ToysRUs

[@nerdecrafter]

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[@swarakaremore9184]

Third

[@SunflowerEdits27]

FOURTH

[@samanthaplott7521]

@@panta9232 sixth (i love sewing Jackie!)

[@samanthaplott7521]

What's your PO box? I can send you some crafts!!! :DDD

[@panta9232]

@@samanthaplott7521 LOL

[@jonathanrio6587]

The fact that Jackie used to save her babysitting money to buy things for little Sika warms my heart! I LOVE them both!

[@mavischandler2244]

Do you know their age gap?

[@Fixup1000]

My little sister is 6 years younger. We, my brother and I would always give the baby stuff

[@onelonelyfrenchfry5680]

I knowwww it's SOOO sweet.

[@mavischandler2244]

@Janyce Coto no I was asking

[@Mmvampires]

@@Fixup1000 my baby brother and mine age gap is 9 years-

[@ItsPauO]

So Jackie spent her babysitting money in Sika's kits 🥺 That's the cutest thing in the world

[@yourlocalpotato1289]

ye its so cuteeeee⌯'▾'⌯

[@eniddraws619]

Sila lol u mean sika 😂

[@fanime1]

I love spoiling my sister now, but as a kid, no. XD I was a brat

[@Steffi.EchoGraphix]

I loved being spoiled by my big brother, but having a big sister like this or being able to be the big sister would have been amazing.

[@amandawarren7628]

​@@eniddraws619 she said sika and stop bullying people to make urself feel better

[@BlackTerumi]

If you ever want to do a "Sand Bottle" decoration at home, when I was little I would use salt instead of sand! (Which is pretty consistent with this channel) Put some fine salt in a plastic plate, grab a chalk (yes, the colored ones for painting in chalkboard) and scrub the salt with it until the salt is colored! You can make whichever color you like and layer it and it doesn't stick to the bottle because salt doesn't have static! I would love if they see this and try it someday! Because what's better than Jackie and Sika doing Sand Bottles? JACKIE AND SIKA DOING SALT BOTTLES! YES!

[@-Castiel-]

Cool idea! Doesn't it get weird and moist with time tho?

[@joeyrz]

I actually came to say this!!!! I used to do it this way too! As for it getting moist, I used bottles with cork tops, which sealed it very well!

[@PastelScoops]

I'm pretty sure you can also use food coloring with the salt and dry the salt with some paper towels and the salt will be dyed!

[@milly1664]

That was you could use it later and gift it to friends 😁 You could also dye it with herbs and berries. I bet that would be amazing 😁

[@milly1664]

*that way

[@meghanhenderson8417]

Sikas hair is growing back reaallllly quickly and nice. Especially the cut it is right now...really flattering, I love it.

[@Bubblestheghost]

“Oh no! My Felt!” replays in my head more often than I’d like to admit.

[@Dev_1970]

Same

[@meganchristiansen8409]

Same

[@aylacrissman3443]

Every time I throw something in the trash I hear “IN DA TRASH!!”

[@jessicashaw9871]

Same

[@th3yloveana]

oh no…my felt- ITS BROKEN

[@angiepen]

From a long-time embroiderer: to separate out a strand of floss, hold the floss about a centimeter or so from the end, with the end sticking up. Pick one strand and grip it between the thumb and forefinger of your other hand. Hold the floss (all 6 strands) firmly but not too tight, and pull the one strand you selected upwards. The rest of the floss will bunch up underneath your hand, and you'll swear it's getting knotted and snarled, but it's not. Keep pulling, slow and steady. When the strand you selected comes all the way out, the rest of the floss will fall back down. If it's a little curled, you can straighten it easily. You can separate all six strands that way; it works like a charm, no need for both hands and your teeth, nor for careful untwisting while you pull. :)

[@harvestkitty]

While that's a very useful and valid tip for most decent brands of floss, some of the really cheap brands definitely knot and cause major issues no matter how you try to separate the threads.

[@Marsbert]

I was coming to the comments to suggest this technique 👍 I will add though, that making sure your string is not cut too long will help it not getting tangled as easily.

[@emilyhirsch3390]

Sika was right you aren’t supposed to cut the finished end of the zipper… you’re supposed to cut the cloth ends but not the end with the closure

[@Rose_from_UK]

This!!

[@Micahmancer]

but the alpaca

[@joyjoyjoyjoyjoyjoyjoyjoy]

Nope. You are supposed to cut through the zipper to shorten it. Jackie was right. It explains it if you pause to read. You cut the end with the stopper off and you sew overtop of the zipper to create a new stopper.

[@victoriaklovstad7823]

I love Sika just casually goes - "well mom used to bite us" to justify Jackie's naughty school behavior 🤣🤣🤣

[@littlechi7738]

Well kids adopt behaviors from adults in their lives so... Jackie’s action are justified

[@charcoal8]

My sister was a biter too, I was a scratcher. Kids gotta defend themselves

[@aravenlunatic9028]

When I was a wee grain a billion eons ago,I'd scratch and bite some of my classmates;my parents finally sat me down and explained that biting and scratching weren't the best ways to get a boy interested in me. They never said anything about punching so...oops? 🤷😁

[@katebird7026]

My sister bit others and then my Mum, she bit her back and she never bit anyone anymore.

[@gwenculver1040]

Dang who hurt you guys lol when I was a kid I never hit anyone (unless they hit me first) Edit: never mind I suddenly remembered my preschool days where I befriended someone by tripping them and also remembered whacking a kid with a shovel (but in my defense he bit my shoulder first) Oh and I quite enjoyed body slamming my older brother but only if he was by a couch

[@ChristyFoster48]

I’m 46, so I definitely remember the Toys R Us jingle.

[@MamaMOB]

I bet we could have a chorus going.

[@lindsayf9225]

I'm 29 and I remember, too.

[@neenajaydon9641]

Same! Though I never lived anywhere near an actual store as a kid, so it was like a fantasy world to me 😅

[@Anna-200]

I never went 2 toys r us

[@sage1091]

But I'm 13 and I know the Toys R us jingle lol

[@alexandram.2714]

Jackie: No balloons! No Sewing! Me: *Sends her Sew your Own Hot Air Balloon* Kit

[@ashlynn2366]

The bond between Jackie and Sika always warms my heart. Like, though you can tell they may "annoy" each other time to time, there's that sisterly love still there. Each time I get a new notification with Jackie posting a worth your cash with Sika it puts a huge smile on my face and makes me feel warm and fuzzy because how joyful they always are on cam. We love you so much Jackie and Sika! 💕💕💕💕💕

[@MamaMOB]

Back in the early 80s when I was a very little girl our Toys “R” Us was basically a gigantic toy warehouse. It was the coolest warehouse I’ve ever been in in my life! I loved that dimly lit almost creepy environment!

[@bagandbroad]

Oh yeah, it definitely had a creepy vibe!

[@supersmilyface1]

I wish I could have seen it!

[@seannacaday6124]

OMG I wish I was there I'm 12 & I'd love to go there even for once

[@Just1Nora]

Why were they so dim? I always remember that!

[@backuppixiedust1115]

The one I used to go to as a kid is now a thrift store, but the building still has the same color scheme and floor tiles and everything it’s really weird.

[@off-brandcrazy241]

You're actually really good at sewing! No stab wounds or anything, I'm impressed lol 👏

[@nyxh.7567]

Anyone else want her to have a dedicated video to one or two of the kiwi co kits? Either it being a sponsored video but in more depth or an unsponsored video where she gives her full opinion and walks us through the pros and cons of the kits she tries

[@TheoMcAllister]

I love when you film with Sika it sounds like a pod of dolphins is loose in your room. I really love your videos.

[@slimcognito383]

I feel you on the balloon thing, Jackie. Ever since I was a kid and first heard a balloon pop when someone was inflating I never wanted to do that either

[@jennybartolo4360]

Same!!! I’ve banned rubber balloons from my house!

[@angelaharper4997]

The bottle that is stretched with a bit of curve to it is reminiscent of carnival's of the 70's. They would do that with Pepsi bottles.

[@psychotophatcat]

It looks like something Dr. Seuss would draw!

[@carynjackman3578]

It always makes me smile just seeing your notifications xx

[@rileycalder6507]

Same lol

[@ok-bm5vn]

Yall both blu

[@nerdecrafter]

🥺❤️

[@rileycalder6507]

@@nerdecrafter hiii

[@OttersMum]

Ditto

[@ExtraterrestrialRabbit]

Jackie: I hate sewing Me: 'hand hemming an apron for my kid' uhhhhhhhhh lol

[@tabytastick]

The easiest way to separate the threads is to take the piece you want in one hand , take the pieces you dont want in the other hand, put the other ends in your lips to hold and pull the two parts apart with your hands. This is a tip passed down from my G-gma down.

[@MamaMOB]

Great grandma tips ARE the best tips.

[@robinbeveridge7741]

My Mom was the one who startef me embroidering... Grab the MIDDLE of the strands and the required amount in the other hand, then pull apart in opposite directions!

[@artsybirdgirl]

I just grab the strands I need then pull them in opposite directions

[@locallove9263]

In Sika's defense, Jackie you are trying to get her to cut the wrong end of the zipper only the end with only teeth.

[@joyjoyjoyjoyjoyjoyjoyjoy]

She wasn’t trying to get her to cut the wrong end. You cut the end with the stopper off and then you create a new “stopper” by sewing across the zipper. You can’t cut the end where the mechanism starts from.

[@Armouredkitty89]

Jackie and Sika, you ladies give me life. My husband is even hooked on your content now.

[@pachoncita]

As the younger sibling, my brother always tried to spoil me when he started working. He still helps me to this day ❤ Sika looks so pretty!

[@amandawarren7628]

Ur videos are kinda disturbing 😅

[@pachoncita]

@@amandawarren7628 😆 🤣

[@unfavored5781]

I've been watching your channel for about 6 years now. I was started off watching your polymer clay tutorials back then. Now I still watch your videos for the good vibes, fun energy, and awesome content! 😌👌 Absolutely love y'all! 😙💛

[@lindsayf9225]

As someone studying geology right now I find the particles getting stuck in the bends of this to be a very satisfying display of geological processes.

[@YourLocal-Paper]

I love how All Might is in the background like “I AM HERE!😎”

[@amandawarren7628]

Who?

[@kiiri._.chan.]

There is nithing better than coming from work on friday and seeing Jackies video in my feed

[@rainbowpingu4281]

I would love to see more of Sika sculpting.

[@braincandy12]

Oh man, my mom could never afford Scholastics when I was a kid so now I buy everything my kid wants when they send him home with a booklet. Its still just as cool as it was when I was kid

[@EnlightenedFlamingo]

-This is my favorite hairstyle of Sika's 💜 -Every time I mess up my words now, I say "English #1!" -When I throw something away, I say "In da trash!" a la Jackie -Your relationship is similar to that of mine with my sister & I adore it -I want that first kit! As a sewist & embroiderer, who also loves felt work, this one makes me happy. Especially since you can just get more materials to keep making stuff using the stencils!

[@MintyDoodles]

ToysRUs is still open in Canada? That's so cool! It closed here around 2 yrs ago or something! We bought A LOT of stuff when it was closing lol

[@mog-gyveroneill2500]

Yes, it closed in the UK, and I don't think we had that particular jingle, did we? The UK had something along the lines '...all of your debris under one roof..', lol, or am I making that up?! 🤪😆😆

[@lizlilliman3644]

The line was all of you toys under one roof , I think then it's called toys r us toys r us toys r us

[@Anna-200]

I never went

[@Aqua_botch]

Me too

[@judyramez4764]

why do i find you in almost every comment section?

[@ButterLife]

You are the combination of the 3 things I love, Crafting, Birds, and, Humor. ❤️

[@alisonrobinson3253]

I was allowed Scholastic books when I was in school 'cause academics (reading) were considered important to my dad. I kept the "tradition" going with my kids, I let them pick everything they wanted which is why my son had the complete collection of Captain Underpants. Toys'R Us was a big part of my kids childhood, so glad it's still here in Canada.

[@mother_burrito]

You two are the kind of siblings I hope my boys will be when they get older. ❤️ Things aren't always perfect, having siblings.. but I feel like those imperfect moments help form that bond that makes you close as adults.

[@celesefernal2490]

I watch your videos to help me sleep. They’re so calming and positive.

[@bohobellenails]

#nerdeficationsquad finally lol, first time I’ve caught one this early. This channel got me so into crafting, my husband probably wishes I never found it, or resin 😂

[@loonygirl4047]

Jackie's sand art reminds me of the buildings in a Dr. Seuss book.

[@hettiebrayshaw3880]

Jackie sewing was really. Good. You are both one of the best artist in the world love you both

[@nsjak4ever0413]

"I don't want to grow up, I'm a Toys R Us kid...They got a million toys at Toys R Us that I can play with...I don't want to grow up I'm a Toys R Us kid, they got the best for so much less it'll really flip your lid.. From bikes to trains to video games its the biggest toy store there is...I don't want to grow up cause if I did I wouldn't be a Toys R Us kid....ugh Jackie why'd you go and do that? It took me years to forget that dang song now its stuck in my head🤦🏼🤦🏼🤦🏼🤦🏼

[@JanaeSmith]

What's weird is I was trying to remember the words to that jingle a few days ago and now you've filled in the gaps, thank you! also, shout out to F.A.O. Schwartz toy store that was in Times Square before Toys R Us... as featured in the movie Big, of course

[@joetriche2891]

There’s a million toys at Toys R Us that I can play with.

[@bruhduh9595]

I didn't even grew up with ToysRus, but I know this flipping song 😂

[@DebbieSp19]

Keep practicing the simple sewing skills to get by on cause it’s so important to know this. You have improved so much Jackie!

[@birdwoman6541]

"Figure it out, mmm,mmm,mmm,mmm, figure it out, mmm,mmm,mmm,mmm" "dance time"💃💃💃🤗 love it❤

[@rosewiththorns4669]

To date myself - I remember when Toys-R-Us was awesome! They are closed here in the US, at least in Utah. I also remember the Scholastic book fair every year at school - it was also AMAZING! Good job on the sewing! The zipper, you line the end of the pull near the end of what you are zipping and can snip that extra off if needed. the stopper end I just tuck in if I have extra.

[@aisabacher1140]

Scholastic is still a thing in Australia. They are always the most expensive, but the school or kindy gets points to claim for books etc

[@Cre8tive_Always]

I had that sandart kit! I got it for my 7th or 8th birthday, everyone made sandart and took home their creations as a party favor. I am pleased to report I've had my bottle for over 10 years now and it hasn't gotten shooken up or spilt any. Definitely worth your cash👌, I'd buy it again.

[@kirstysmith8491]

My daughter absolutely loves your channel she hasn't asked for one rubbish kit since watching you.

[@keirart5328]

Lol

[@tyeddyedfriedgranny468]

When I watch a sad video on KZbin, I always come to my Nerdecrafter for a smile I love you guys keep up the groovy work!

[@turtlefairy]

I just wanna say, respect for Jackie's felt

[@duaagalaxy8885]

Same

[@timmytheslime8566]

it’s been with us for so long

[@mysticalmulberries]

Same U-U

[@turtlefairy]

It's been through so much

[@dawncrosson9950]

Nice stitching. Imperfection makes them very cute.

[@lindsayf9225]

Protip for next time you do this, to avoid getting as much dust/small particles on the sides you could run the sand through a small filter that's damp or run a damp papertowel over the sand and just allow it to dry (shouldn't take long if you don't saturate it).

[@Hanaboombana]

Did a genuine happy dance when I see new video is up!! YAAAAAY!

[@cherinuchell4578]

Knots in thread seem to happen when the thread gets twisted. Let the project dangle and spin when you notice the thread start getting tangled on itself.

[@donnarouse5366]

I remember scholastic we ordered the books and this was through school. Back in the late 60's

[@getthehellouttaher3]

hi everybody..if youre early and lucky to see this..you are loved💖 if you are new to the family..i hope you enjoy being here..we all love you and care ab you💖 have a great day💖💖💖🥰and happy pride month!!!🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

[@lizzardgex]

I’ve never been this early 🥺 love this channel. It’s one of the few that’s gotten me through the past year. Thank you Jackie ❤️

[@wargirl101]

Oh neat, get to watch one of your videos right when it's been uploaded :D Awesome!

[@wargirl101]

Also 85% sure it will be the sand art that goes wrong XD

[@kaylapainter2630]

Your videos make me happy when I’m stressed out. I love your humor and personality.

[@xxsunflowerxx2186]

Funny story: My mom bought me a craft kit for my birthday and i looked at the brand and low and behold it was by horizon group... I wanted to see how bad it was for myself and Jackie, you are the best, your description of this brand is on point XD I lectured my mom about how not to buy craft kits by horizon group... THANKS JACKIE!!!

[@cherachapin3826]

I just got a sewing kit for my daughter. I am a crocheter, not a sewer (SOH-er). I had high hopes for this sewing kit, but then I saw the plastic needles.... curse be upon all plastic needles!😂 I got out my extra long extra thick yarn needles and after that, the kit was not terrible. But in your kit, you had to divide the floss/thread, where as in mine the thread was ready to go

[@corinneweagle739]

Jackie: "Sika's still not sure what colours she wants..." Sika:*headbutts Jackie, like a cat*

[@kathi16323]

Sika's hair is so beautiful!!!!!! I love it!!!

[@GroundersSourceOfficial]

Another valid reason to move to Canada: Toys R Us.

[@labby4915]

Australia has toys rus

[@youtubechicken120]

Hadn't even thought about that. Im so going there now

[@clairemckeown953]

Nothing better than finishing a long day at work and coming home to a new video!

[@my_basketball_era]

I wov Jackie because she does EvErYtHiNG wRoNG❤️❤️❤️😍😍

[@emmyfoxgames7220]

?

[@magg314k]

Someone probably commented this but, Made By Me is made by the Horizon Group 🤣 love you guys! ❤️

[@DeadGirl-tc6hn]

La bri

[@bri8661]

I really hope Jackie has a lefty pair of scissors for Sika. I bought mine on Amazon, but I saw them in Michaels last time I went. They are life changing! The short description is that when you use scissors, you naturally push inward with your thumb and pull outward with you other fingers. If you use the "wrong" hand, that separates the blades and makes it harder to cut anything.

[@Alanna_Nedrow]

Who randomly found this channel and now loves it??

[@weirdokitkat4156]

Meee

[@kajamaja7148]

KZbin recomended 😂

[@andreamiller6969]

I remember the books from scholastic too loo we were never able to afford them either but i loved taking them home and looking through them

[@grouvu_shapeshifter4127]

Jackie:posts KZbin:yeah imma let you know later😊 Me:saltiness intensifies!!🍚😡🤬😤

[@chloecuthbertson1998]

Sika is so stinking cute. I lover her. I love the way they are together. ♥️

[@night6957]

Sika: "Mom used to bite us" I just can't 😭

[@emilymarples8530]

I’m 22 and I remember the tune! Me and my sister used to go to toys r us on Boxing Day every year and spend our Christmas money. One of my favourite childhood memories 😍

[@gerilynne1955]

None of our Toys R Us stores had fun stuff to play on. It's just sold stuff.

[@haleywilson5761]

I love KiwiCo sponsorships because it’s like a mini craft video inside of a regular craft video

[@eniddraws619]

Who else remembers when our toysrus shut down 🙋‍♀️:(

[@glamorousxdreams4451]

me :( that was my childhood

[@eniddraws619]

@@glamorousxdreams4451 yeah :(

[@yourlocalpotato1289]

me too- (;´༎ຶД༎ຶ`)

[@Weirdos22146]

Sadly me also :c

[@MamaMOB]

I do. I was glad both me and my son were past toy age.

[@RatRandomness]

I think you guys did great with the sewing pouches. Your sewing skills are improving!

[@smirskter4974]

HOWDYYY LUB U JACKIE AND SIKA I CLICKED FASTER THAN ONE COULD BREATHE #Nerdeficationsquad

[@evyrys2725]

Same

[@flowerpower1577]

YAAAAAAAS Jackie, QUEEN JACKIE!! 🧝🏻‍♀️ this is the videos I love, 🥰 I love it, I love you girl, you rock!

[@anfisakovaleva7147]

Omg ur vids make my sick brother happy just thx and one day he wants to be just like u

[@LoveYou-cg9no]

Aww that is so cute🥰🥰

[@j4605]

Oh... I just got a notification and thought something crazy must have happened for Jackie to be posting on a Saturday. Nope youtube just decided now would be a good time to remind me of yesterday's video lol.

[@isabellanunis]

HELLO IM EARLY! I LOVE U JACKIE I HOPE YOU GET BETTER

[@vapx0075]

I picked up a metal needle at the age of 5 in kindy. They were just a little bigger than normal needles. We practiced cross stitching on patches of checkered fabric. Teaches fine motor skills. :D

[@lostperson2027]

Hi Jackie I doubt you will see this but I am at my worst and u and sika are basically what is keeping me going 🥰

[@Besos444anaili]

I love your videos so much they give me a reason each Tuesday and Friday to watch something when I’m home alone in the summer.

[@the_ginger_aesthetic233]

Jackie: “I used to bite other kids in school” Sika: “yeah, but mum used to bite us” Jackie: “yeah, that too” Me: “okay, I need to know more!” 🤣🤣🤣

[@anniek8156]

I love Fridays because I get to watch a new NerdEJackie video! 😍Jackie and sika are so sweet together. I have a younger sister and you two remind me of us together. I love your craft reviews and I especially look forward to your clay tutorials especially the dragon and little environment ones. Watching your videos makes me happy. ❤️🌈🤪

[@hexthatPhoenix]

I dare sika not to swear for a whole video 🗡️💔 good luck sika

[@Girasse]

I loved Scholastic book fairs at school! I always ordered the books that came with gifts like jewelry or spy gear lol

[@nataliefoster2557]

I'm early BTW love the video

[@Something-random012]

The Klutz watercolour kit is really good, I highly recommended it.

[@kerriproper5843]

I definitely remembered the Scholastic book orders when I was in school, I’ve gotten quite a bit of stuff from it that I actually still have now after almost a decade for me😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸

[@raerae86]

Sika, I love your hair! Gorgeous 😍. You two are so cute. I enjoy watching all your videos. Thank you for entertaining me.

[@Thisisnotmaru]

When ur early but don't know what to write in the comments section

[@mariskavanrooyen2312]

You go sika and Jackie I love you for 3 years now so keep going goooooo!!!!!!!!!!

[@azizasiddiqui9318]

26:20 I love mha I am a weeb too

[@jaekid8326]

I love when I see your notifications and your video they make my day and make me smile

[@ceciliaclark4605]

If you say crayola three times an unneeded paintbrush will appear in your next craft kit 😳

[@jennybartolo4360]

I thought you sewed rather well! Also I’d like to add Sika’s hair is so adorbs like that!!!

[@evyrys2725]

Ikr

[@justkibby5959]

11 seconds ago lol I live on youtube

[@ahuman5889]

Congratulations your first ( I checked newest first and went to the bottom )

[@justkibby5959]

Probably my biggest accomplishment in life 🤣

[@AsmauIdris-bw7tm]

16:08 your stitching skills are really good

[@Gh05t-Girl-000]

Rip Jackie's felt