Category Archives:crayon crafts

09
Jan

Craft Recycled: 5 Ways to Reuse Old Crayons

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Crayon Heart Valentines

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?

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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!

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07
Jan

Spotted: Upcycled Crayons

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Crayons are pretty much a fact of life if you've got kids around. Whether you go for conventional or much-more-eco-friendly soy crayons, the other fact of life when it comes to crayons is that you end up with lots of...let's call them "crayon nubbins."

You know what I mean, right? Those little leftover pieces of crayon that are too small to color with but too big to toss? I bet you have a box of them somewhere making you feel guilty. Well, guilt no more, my crafty friends!

Because crayons are made from wax, they are super easy to melt down, and you can make those old crayons new again by just popping them in your oven and letting the bits melt together into new crayons! Of course, if you just stick the crayons on a cookie sheet, you'll end up with a flat, waxy mess. A beautiful mess, but not good for coloring. You also want to make sure you choose the right baking time and temperature. That's where this upcycled crayon tutorial from Hands On As They Grow comes in!

Your kids will love watching through the oven door as those crayon nubbins form new, usable crayons, and I bet that they will treasure the crayons they made a lot more than the ones that come out of the box.

Ready to refresh your crayon stash? Click here for thetutorial!

Posted:   |   Categories: crafting with kids, crayon crafts, DIY, kid crafts, reuse, upcycled crayons
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