Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and this year my boys and I have gotten an early start on handouts for school. Here’s what my oldest and I made for his friends.
The idea of melting down crayons has been floating around the internet so we decided to give it a try.
We made some heart crayons, adhered them to some printed cut out paper, then packaged them in little celephane bags with some polka dot printed tape (from Michael’s) to close them up.
To really personalize them we added my son’s picture on the back with his name made on Picnik (my favorite photo editing website which is closing in April…DA*%$@!).
Here’s the details:
I found these Silicone trays at Target for $2.50 (for two) in the dollar section.
We then broke up some old crayons and filled them full in the trays.
Bake at 225 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
Be very careful when you remove from the oven!
Let them cool completely then pop them out.
I made a personalized circle tag to attach them to which you can download below.
I used a 2 1/2 inch circle punch to cut mine out but I’ve also added a few different versions with the circle outline in case you want to use scissors.
Download this printable here. |
Download this printable here. |
Download this printable here. |
Download this printable here. |
I then took a picture of my son and used my circle punch to cut out his face for a little more fun and personalization.
Here are the punches I used found at any craft store.
These repurposed crayons are so fun to use. Also a great alternative to the tons of candy they’ll be getting.
More tomorrow!
Lizette says
What a fun project! I think your wrapping is the best part! Also, I love when you post lately because I’ve missed you and your fun ideas!
Melissa says
What a fun and easy project. I even have those ice cube trays already.
Kim says
Turned out great! I’ve been tossing around this idea too. Actually grabbed the same heart shaped silicone trays from Target.
Thanks for sharing!
Can’t wait to see all the results from your painting this weekend:)!
Kim http://www.plumberrypie.blogspot.com
Cassie Fields says
So fun, I saw a smilar idea on pinterest. We will be trying this for V-day!
K.Nicole Williams says
I love this and will be doing this for my sons’ VDay parties. 🙂
bebybo says
lovely proyect!!!!
Kacey says
Ok, seriously cute idea! I might have to try this. Thanks for the step by step and printables!
Annie @ House on Rene says
Super cute! I am sure they will be a hit!
Hibiscus House says
I love this! It is such a great idea…I wish that you had been around in the days when I was room mother at school…thanks for sharing.
Anonymous says
these are too cute! i may have missed it, but are the crayons actually attached to the paper somehow?
Plami says
what a cute, lovely idea! Thank you so much for sharing :*
XoXo
Plami
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Mama and her boys says
oh my goodness, Too cute!!! I Your children are ADORABLE!
ashley @ sunnysideshlee.com says
Awesome project! Thanks for sharing!
Anonymous says
I tried this and the ice cube trays melted slightly and gave off a noxious odor! Instead, I used heart shaped silicone baking cups from Michael’s, and they worked nicely without the stinky smell. Fun project!
Anonymous says
Can you tell me how you got the crayon to attach to the paper. I have tried hot glue gun and crafters tacky glue i was going to try super glue next
Katie Wilson says
I’m having the same problem! My crayons are not attaching to the paper with hot glue, it’s melting the crayon. What did you use to attach it to the paper?
angela | the painted house says
Thanks for the idea! We made these last night and had so much fun! Just blogged about it and linked to you. 🙂
Kim says
Cuuuute!!! Love it. 🙂