

We made these at the beginning of the month and they have been brightening up the window in the kitchen for the past few weeks.
Start by giving the kids a bunch of crayons to peel (thicker crayons work better).


Get frustrated by how long it is taking to peel the crayons whip out a knife and cut down each wrapper - and suddenly they peel off with ease!


Now you have to shred the crayons. Vegetable peelers work great as does a sharp knife (for adults only). You need a big pile of crayon shavings.

Now give each child a sheet of wax paper with a heart (or whatever shape you want to create) drawn on it in black permanent marker. Start sprinkling crayon shavings all over.



You actually do not want too many - keep it light and leave blank spots.



Once that is done, put another piece of waxed paper on top of the first and then cover with a couple of paper towels (this is to protect your iron).
Iron the waxed paper until you melt the crayon. I only let my own two kids try this step.


Cut out the heart shape, punch a hole in the top and hang your beautiful creation in the window!



This is a really cool one! I wonder if I could do this in the nursery at church. Do I dare?
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