I don't know about you all, but my kids are always breaking crayons. I had been throwing them away...that is...until I found this idea on Pinterest.
I saved the kids' broken crazyons for about a month, peeled off the paper, and broke them into smaller pieces. I then baked them in the oven on 275 for approximately 15 minutes. This was so easy....even I couldn't screw it up (ok, I did break 2 stars getting them out, but who's counting).
After, they look like this (minus the fact that they are dripping--I could only find one oven mitt so it tilted a little).
They take about an hour to harden, but after...you get this
Notice, there is only 5 instead of the 7 I started with. Oops. The kids loved them though, especially Paxton. They fit just perfect in his chubby little hands.
So....this is a quick and easy DIY craft idea that your kids will love :).
I also saw this on pinterest. Such a cute idea, but I haven't gotten around to making them yet... just like the other 2,000 awesome ideas I've pinned... ;)
ReplyDeleteLOVE this we did it for all of the cousins for xmas and got them coloring books!
ReplyDeleteThose turned out so cute! I've been meaning to try them! I found you via the GFC blog hop and am happy to be your newest follower! I'd love for you to follow me back at http://www.two-in-diapers.blogspot.com. :)
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