Know a Disney fan or a wannabe artist? The Disney Creativity Studio app makes a great gift. Through the app, a real Disney artist teaches you how to draw Mickey and other beloved characters with step-by-step tutorials, using your iPad and a stylus.
The Smart Stylus is your creative tool. It feels comfortable in your hand and, of course, features a cheerful picture of Mickey. The stylus magically draws different shapes and textures, like markers, crayons and stamps, as well as a variety of colors and brush sizes. A color palette appears across the top of the screen, and there's an eraser for those inevitable oopsies. Simply flip the stylus over, just like a pencil.
Dozens of pages of fun activities guide you through tracing and drawing, until you too become a Disney artist -- or close to it. If you're feeling inspired, use the free drawing option. Once you've created your masterpiece, save or email it to Grandma as a gift. A folder preserves all your completed drawings.
The Disney Creativity Studio costs $49.99 (available at the Apple web store) and is best for ages four and up. The package includes the stylus and a carrying case, as well as a code to download the app for free. Otherwise the app is available for purchase for $3.99 from the App Store.