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Pick and Draw {Review, Giveaway & SURPRISE!!!}

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Learn to draw cartoons the fun way!After being out of town a few weeks ago, it was a bit challenging for me to get back in the groove with the kids. So, rather than getting back on schedule, we spent the day just having fun! So, I whipped out our Pick and Draw game for the first time and the kids absolutely LOVED it!

What exactly is Pick and Draw? While it may look like a simple deck of cards, it is really much, much more. It is a fun drawing game for children and adults alike that teaches you how to draw faces and encourages creative thinking! Everyone can play this game, whether you think you can draw or not! There are step by step directions on how to use the facial feature cards to create your very own characters!

Pick and DrawWhat I LOVE About Pick and Draw:

  • encourages creative thinking
  • instills confidence (My son who doubted his ability to draw “good” faces is  now impressed with the characters that he has created!)
  • easy to follow, simple instructions
  • works on fine motor skills for the younger artist
  • only requires pencil and paper to play
  • even the little ones can play along (One of my 3 year olds was trying to draw faces right along with us!)
  • only costs $10 (would make a great stocking stuffer!)

Details About the Game: Each deck of cards has five sets of characteristic cards (face, nose, ears, mouth, and hair). You play the game by starting with the sets of cards face down. One card from each stack is flipped over and you use that characteristic to draw your face. The possibilities are endless! Once you are done drawing your face, give your character a name and tell a story about them!

Pick and Draw: A FUN Drawing Game

Our Experience: The kids drew and drew and drew! I am certain that we used up a tree’s worth of paper with all of our cartoon character creations! It was great to see how the kids could come up with characters that looked so different, all while using the same basic facial features!

We made so many faces that I figured I needed to come up with some way to conserve some of our paper! At first we just used a white board and dry erase marker. But, the kids didn’t really like having to “wipe away” their creations. So, I came up with the idea of drawing multiple faces per page using a 3×3 grid. Our grid soon turned into a gameboard!

I contacted Rich Davis (the Pick and Draw creator) about my idea and we worked together to come up with a new way to play Pick and Draw…

Pick and Draw BINGO!!!

Pick and Draw BINGO: A new spin on a classic game!

Yes, that is the surprise!!! If you already have the Pick and Draw cards, you can now download your very own Pick and Draw BINGO board for free! If you don’t have the Pick and Draw card game yet {which you will need to play Pick and Draw BINGO}, be sure to head over and purchase it for only $10!!

Directions for Pick and Draw BINGO:

  1. Using the Pick and Draw game, draw a different cartoon face in all 9 boxes.  Each card may be used only once.
  2. Shuffle the deck and select the top card.  Find that facial feature on one of the 9 faces drawn and put a “counter” of some kind in that box (m&m’s make yummy counters and everyone gets something at the end!)
  3. Continue turning over cards one by one. Winner is the first to put a counter in all 9 boxes and yell, “BINGO!” Only 1 counter per box.

Pick and Draw BINGO: A new spin on a classic game!

The kids LOVE Pick and Draw BINGO and so do I! We have played it many times and it continues to be a favorite! {While it takes us about 20 minutes to get all of our faces drawn, it only takes about 5 minutes to actually play the BINGO part!}

Pick and Draw BINGO Game

Pick and Draw BINGO is a “sneaky” way of helping improve the kid’s visual observation skills! It can be played with as few as two people or as many as you would like! Not only is it fun for families to play together, but it could be used as a great ice breaker activity at work, a creative group art activity at school or a fun game for birthday parties!

***Download the Pick and Draw BINGO board here***

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UPDATE: You can now download the new and improved version of the PAD BINGO board on my Pick and Draw BINGO board webpage!
 
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Giveaway Info: {Giveaway is closed}

Now, on to the giveaway! Would you like to win a set of Pick and Draw cards? There are several ways to enter to win. However, the first and MANDATORY entry is visit the Pick and Draw website and tell me one thing you learned about Pick and Draw. (There is a list on the page.)

Optional Entries: (leave a comment for each additional entry)

  • Play a quick game of Pick and Draw online. Name your character and leave a comment with the name.
  • Subscribe {via email} to Rich Davis’ drawing blog. He shares some great drawing tutorials! (The sign up box is in the top right corner.)
  • Follow Pick and Draw on Twitter
  • If you subscribe to Mama Jenn give yourself an extra entry!
  • Follow Mama Jenn on Twitter (I am a newbie here too!!)

The giveaway ends at 9pm on Friday, November 5th. The giveaway is open to US Residents only. Please be sure to leave a way for me to contact you should you win!

If you can’t wait to win a set of Pick and Draw cards, head over to purchase them for only $10. {Hint, hint…Christmas in on the way and this would make a great stocking stuffer!} 😉

Learn to draw cartoons the fun way!

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  1. Teaque

    August 2, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    I liked Pick and Draw on FB.

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  2. sarah in the woods

    August 2, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    This can be played with one or several people.

    Reply
  3. Sharon Ankerich

    August 2, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    Follower of Mama Jenn on Twitter.

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  4. Phyrflie

    August 2, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    I liked you on facebook.

    Reply
  5. Phyrflie

    August 2, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    I liked Pick and draw on facebook

    Reply
  6. Wendy

    August 2, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    I learned (and experienced) that it helps you to think creatively and to use your imagination.

    Reply
  7. Rachel

    August 2, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    Wow, 60,000 different faces that you can draw. That is impressive. Hope to get the chance to play this with my boys soon. Thanks for the giveway.

    Reply
  8. zekesmom10

    August 2, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    It’s only $10! Bonus!

    Reply
  9. Carrie

    August 2, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    I’m leaving my favorite information I learned.
    *It also opens up creative thinking and using the imagination.

    Reply
  10. Marilyn

    August 2, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    My husband named my character “Mama who had too much Halloween candy.” 🙂

    [email protected]

    Reply
  11. Casey Bowman

    November 4, 2010 at 9:22 pm

    I like that it is a game that is multi-sensory and interactive. I know my son would love this game. He is just getting into drawing and this game could give him some confidence and ideas.
    Casey ([email protected])

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  12. Jenny

    November 3, 2010 at 7:32 pm

    i follow in my RSS feed

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  13. Jenny

    November 3, 2010 at 7:31 pm

    Opens up creative thinking and imagination. We all want our kids to have that, right?!

    Reply
  14. Kristina

    November 3, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    This game looks very neat. Love how it can entertain my kiddos for hours and how many different combinations there can be. [email protected]

    Reply
  15. Anonymous

    November 2, 2010 at 8:40 pm

    I did it all! At the website I learned that it’s simple, easy, fun, and used shapes that everyone knows. And…with 60,000 possibilities no one will ever be bored with it. I played pick and draw, subscribed to Mama Jenn, and to Rick’s drawing blog, “liked” both Facebooks, and subscribed to both Twitters. My guys love art, and we’re looking forward to the fun we can have with this!
    Denise

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  16. Kristalyn

    November 2, 2010 at 7:19 pm

    i played online and drew “Walter Woodpecker” as my cartoon fella.
    [email protected]

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  17. Kristalyn

    November 2, 2010 at 7:17 pm

    i also follow your blog via email. (and from a mom of three boys i can’t get enough of all your fun boy geared activities)
    [email protected]

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  18. Kristalyn

    November 2, 2010 at 7:16 pm

    i learned that when you flip over each card there is a way to draw that facial feature that you just “copy” which i like b/c then young ones can just draw what they see, but it doesn’t stop there b/c he encourages them to place it in odd or creative ways on your face. draw it big or small or to the side, etc.
    [email protected]

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  19. Heidi

    November 2, 2010 at 6:49 pm

    Not sure if you are able to rach people without including an email so this goes with the previous post.
    [email protected]

    Reply
  20. Heidi

    November 2, 2010 at 6:47 pm

    I love the fact that these can be used individually or as a group!Great for teaching preschoolers how to draw too!

    Reply
  21. Anonymous

    November 2, 2010 at 1:56 pm

    This game can be played by a single person or a group of people
    chris(dot)mary(at)gmail(dot)com

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  22. Anonymous

    November 2, 2010 at 4:48 am

    I liked Pick and Draw on FB!

    [email protected]

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  23. Anonymous

    November 2, 2010 at 4:42 am

    WOW -60,000 different possibilities to draw. Doesn’t sound like kids would ever get bored drawing the same thing! Thanks for the giveaway

    [email protected]

    Reply
  24. Marilyn

    November 2, 2010 at 2:44 am

    I follow you…

    Reply
  25. Marilyn

    November 2, 2010 at 2:43 am

    60,000 possibilities….amazing! Not only would my kids love this but so would their mama!!

    [email protected]

    Reply
  26. Marilyn

    November 2, 2010 at 2:42 am

    My husband named my character “Mama who had too much Halloween candy.” 🙂

    [email protected]

    Reply
  27. Lisa

    November 2, 2010 at 2:13 am

    I follow you via Google Reader!

    Reply
  28. Lisa

    November 2, 2010 at 2:12 am

    There are 60,000 different possibilities in the game (a deck of cards). WOW! What fun and endless possibilities! I would love to win this! My son is 6 years old and loves to draw anything! 😉

    Reply
  29. Taylor

    November 2, 2010 at 1:29 am

    I named my face – Eraser Head Erie Einstein!! 😀

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  30. Taylor

    November 2, 2010 at 1:21 am

    I like “Pick & Draw” on FB!!

    Reply
  31. Taylor

    November 2, 2010 at 1:20 am

    I receive Rich’s lessons via email. Very Glad you are promoting him. My boys love to draw and this is the perfect gift for them. Hope I win!

    Reply
  32. Taylor

    November 2, 2010 at 1:18 am

    I subscribe to your blog via email!!

    Reply
  33. Taylor

    November 2, 2010 at 1:18 am

    I “like” you on FB!

    Reply
  34. Karen from CO

    November 1, 2010 at 11:00 pm

    After seeing the cartoon character I drew, my son requested I name it after him – Joshua.

    karenbasel at yahoo dot com

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  35. Karen from CO

    November 1, 2010 at 10:59 pm

    From visiting the website, I learned “there are 60,000 different possibilities in the game.” Wow! AND…there are more people playing the game in the eastern part of the US than in the western.

    Please enter me to win — great giveaway!
    karenbasel at yahoo dot com

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  36. Carrie

    November 1, 2010 at 9:21 pm

    I subscribe to your blog through reader.

    Reply
  37. Carrie

    November 1, 2010 at 9:20 pm

    I “like” Pick and Draw Game on facebook.

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  38. Carrie

    November 1, 2010 at 9:19 pm

    I “like” you on facebook.

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  39. Carrie

    November 1, 2010 at 9:18 pm

    My 2 boys had a blast with the online game. Here are our names: Peter Piper, Cowboy Joe and Frankie Bean.

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  40. Carrie

    November 1, 2010 at 9:17 pm

    I’m leaving my favorite information I learned.
    *It also opens up creative thinking and using the imagination.

    Reply
  41. Carrie

    November 1, 2010 at 9:16 pm

    We all played and here is our names: Cowboy Joe, Peter Piper & Frankie Bean.

    Reply
  42. stangtx

    October 31, 2010 at 3:34 pm

    There are 60,000 different possibilities in the game
    My kids would love this!

    Reply
  43. zekesmom10

    October 31, 2010 at 1:10 pm

    I subscribe to Mama Jenn in Google Reader.

    Reply
  44. zekesmom10

    October 31, 2010 at 1:07 pm

    It’s only $10! Bonus!

    Reply
  45. zekesmom10

    October 31, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    I named my guy Morgenstern. He’s a great used car salesman and enjoys listening to jazz.

    Reply
  46. Laura

    October 31, 2010 at 10:53 am

    I played online game drawing a face, and named him Genius Einstein.

    Reply
  47. Laura

    October 31, 2010 at 10:49 am

    I “liked” Mama Jean on fb 🙂

    Reply
  48. Laura

    October 31, 2010 at 10:47 am

    I “liked” Pick and Draw on FB

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  49. Laura

    October 31, 2010 at 10:46 am

    I took a look at the website – I learned there are 60,000 possible faces to make! It’s a fun way to learn to draw and make a game out of that. How COOL is that !? My middle daughter LOVES art. (Thanks Mama Jean for explaining to me how to enter this contest). -Laura B.

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  50. Amy

    October 31, 2010 at 5:31 am

    I’m subscribed to mama jenn

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  51. Amy

    October 31, 2010 at 5:29 am

    I like the suggestion to use for homeschool. My daughter would love to add that to part of our day!

    Reply
  52. JuRita

    October 31, 2010 at 3:41 am

    I am likin’ you on FB now;)

    Reply
  53. JuRita

    October 31, 2010 at 3:39 am

    Elijah.. well ALL my kids will LOVE this!! 60,000 different faces, AMAZING! hope I win! I will had you to Sean and I’s acct on FB.
    God Bless!

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  54. Michelle Willow

    October 30, 2010 at 9:40 pm

    And following Mama Jenn on Twitter.

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  55. Michelle Willow

    October 30, 2010 at 9:38 pm

    Liked Mama Jenn on FB. (I’m already subscribed to your blog 😉

    Reply
  56. Michelle Willow

    October 30, 2010 at 9:37 pm

    Following Pick and draw on Twitter.

    Reply
  57. Michelle Willow

    October 30, 2010 at 9:36 pm

    Liked Pick and draw on FB.

    Reply
  58. Michelle Willow

    October 30, 2010 at 9:35 pm

    Subscribed to Rich’s blog.

    Reply
  59. Michelle Willow

    October 30, 2010 at 9:34 pm

    I like that it helps kids (and adults) to work on their creativity in a fun way.

    Reply
  60. Rachel

    October 30, 2010 at 8:25 pm

    I played online and named my character “Snazzy”

    Reply
  61. Rachel

    October 30, 2010 at 8:23 pm

    Wow, 60,000 different faces that you can draw. That is impressive. Hope to get the chance to play this with my boys soon. Thanks for the giveway.

    Reply
  62. Wendy

    October 30, 2010 at 5:53 pm

    I subscribed to Rich’s blog. Fun ahead! :o)

    Reply
  63. Wendy

    October 30, 2010 at 5:45 pm

    Our family played the game last night and here are the names of our drawings: Goober Gorgendorf, Burt the Barber, Silly Salmy, and Patty. We had fun! (I hope I win!) 😀

    Reply
  64. Wendy

    October 30, 2010 at 5:39 pm

    I learned (and experienced) that it helps you to think creatively and to use your imagination.

    Reply
  65. Phyrflie

    October 30, 2010 at 5:28 pm

    I liked Pick and draw on facebook

    Reply
  66. Phyrflie

    October 30, 2010 at 5:28 pm

    I liked you on facebook.

    Reply
  67. Phyrflie

    October 30, 2010 at 5:27 pm

    I follow you through blogger.

    Reply
  68. Phyrflie

    October 30, 2010 at 5:23 pm

    I subscribed to Pick and Draw blog 🙂

    Reply
  69. Phyrflie

    October 30, 2010 at 5:18 pm

    I made a cartoon, and named him George lol

    Reply
  70. Phyrflie

    October 30, 2010 at 5:18 pm

    I learned that it can be played in a group, or as one person, and it helps with creativity. My daughter would love this.

    Reply
  71. Michelle

    October 30, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    Following you on twitter! Thanks for the chance to win. 🙂

    Reply
  72. Michelle

    October 30, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    I subscribe!

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  73. Michelle

    October 30, 2010 at 3:56 pm

    I played. Now, I know not only my boys would love this, but so would my dh ~ he draws crazy faces all the time and names them and gives them missions ~ then has the boys chose based on the silly name. (ie. a creative way to get them to do chores). I named my guy Fred because he reminds me of our Life of Fred math. :p

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  74. Michelle

    October 30, 2010 at 3:54 pm

    60,000 possibilities ~ cool! My boys would love this. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  75. Kristin

    October 30, 2010 at 1:58 pm

    I like you on Facebook!

    [email protected]

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  76. Kristin

    October 30, 2010 at 1:53 pm

    My daughter is always drawing and would absolutely love this! If I don’t win, I’ll most likely be buying it for Christmas.

    I learned that it is a great way to help children with Down Syndrome and Autism understand visual messages with different facial expressions.

    Thanks!

    [email protected]

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  77. Tara

    October 30, 2010 at 5:33 am

    I subscribe to you Mama Jenn

    tara @ dennie . org

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  78. Tara

    October 30, 2010 at 5:32 am

    I learned that one or many can play

    tara @ dennie . org

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  79. Angela

    October 30, 2010 at 4:51 am

    I signed up for Rich’s newsletter.

    Reply
  80. Angela

    October 30, 2010 at 4:49 am

    I made a face with the online game and named him “the Big Ba-looka.” (My children came up with that one!)

    Reply
  81. Angela

    October 30, 2010 at 4:46 am

    I had never heard of this game until now, so I didn’t know any of the facts until I read them. My children would LOVE this game. They would probably tell me that it isn’t “school!”…they say that about a lot of the “school work” that we do!
    Angela S.
    [email protected]

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  82. cooperkelly4

    October 30, 2010 at 3:01 am

    I subscribe to mama jenn’s =0)

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  83. cooperkelly4

    October 30, 2010 at 3:00 am

    I learned that there are 60,000 different possibilities in the game (a deck of cards). =0)

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  84. Kelly

    October 30, 2010 at 2:22 am

    I follow you on twitter.

    Reply
  85. Kelly

    October 30, 2010 at 2:21 am

    I like you on facebook.

    Reply
  86. Kelly

    October 30, 2010 at 2:20 am

    I subscribe to your blog.

    Reply
  87. Kelly

    October 30, 2010 at 2:19 am

    I played online and named my character Steve.

    Reply
  88. Kelly

    October 30, 2010 at 2:18 am

    I learned Pick and Draw is used for children’s grief counseling

    Reply
  89. Sharon Ankerich

    October 30, 2010 at 2:01 am

    Follower of Mama Jenn on Twitter.

    Reply
  90. Sharon Ankerich

    October 30, 2010 at 2:00 am

    Liked Mama Jenn on FB!

    Reply
  91. Sharon Ankerich

    October 30, 2010 at 1:59 am

    Added Mama Jenn to my google reader

    Reply
  92. Sharon Ankerich

    October 30, 2010 at 1:58 am

    I liked Pick and Draw on FB

    Reply
  93. Sharon Ankerich

    October 30, 2010 at 1:53 am

    I love that this can be played to help with trust between kids and adults~ we just came home from China with a three year old… would love to use it with my 3 and 5 year old.

    Reply
  94. sarah in the woods

    October 30, 2010 at 1:26 am

    This can be played with one or several people.

    Reply
  95. Teaque

    October 30, 2010 at 12:36 am

    I liked Pick and Draw on FB.

    Reply
  96. Teaque

    October 30, 2010 at 12:35 am

    My son would love this game – he is really getting into cartooning. I learned that there are 60,000 possibilities in the game – wow!

    Reply

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