Craft Recycled: 5 Ways to Reuse Old Crayons
Got a stash of broken crayons that you can't bear to part with? Check out these fun, crafty ways to reuse old crayons!
Coloring isn't the only way that you can get crafty with crayons. Instead of throwing away those pieces of crayon that are too small to use for coloring, stash them in a box! Before long, you'll have a nice stash of colorful, waxy bits that are perfect for all kinds of craft projects.
1. Crayon Valentines
Use those old pieces of crayon and a heart-shaped mold to make cute Valentines for your kid's class.
2. Broken Crayon Monograms
Broken crayons are a bummer, but collect enough of them, and you can create very cute mongram-style art! Wouldn't this make a cute end-of-year gift for a special teacher?
3. Make New Crayons
Yep! You can use those old crayons to make new ones! All you need are a few common kitchen supplies, and you're ready to rock.
4. Crayon Drip Art
Crayon drip tutorials usually call for using new crayons, but that seems like such a waste! Just follow the same instructions, but use those tiny crayon pieces instead!
5. Crayon Shaving Hearts
Can you tell I have Valentine's Day on the brain? How cute are these colorful hearts made from wax paper and tiny pieces of crayon?
Have you done any crafts with your old crayons? Tell us about them in the comments!