Fun Crayon Shapes

I found this fun way to save those little broken pieces of crayon from getting thrown out! Or if you're like me and you have no crayons in your house you can melt new ones. Also, the big shapes are easier for little hands to hold. And, they're more fun than plain ol stick crayons! Annnd, they make a fun gift. If you think you have no shred of creativity in you at least do this little project!! I found the idea at Living with Lindsay and she found the idea at Beach Brights.

It's so simple. Just toss your color sorted crayons (3/4 full) in a cooking spray coated muffin/cookie pan and melt in the oven. 350 for 8 min.

I used a holiday cookie pan I found at Hobby Lobby, it was 40% off. But I'm sure a muffin pan would work too. I bought a 64 count box of the cheaper crayons. And was able to make all the shapes shown below plus 6 more. It is recommended to sort the colors. And it didn't take as long as 8 min. I just kept an eye on them, and pulled them out when they were all liquefied. When you go to pull the pan out it is probably best to not have little ones or K9s near. You have to move pretty slow to keep the hot wax from spilling, all the while the oven door is open. Then just let cool and pop 'em out and admire. Some just fell out when I turned the pan over, others I had to bang out. Here are some photos from my crayon making fun!

I wanted the ribbon on the wreath to be red, didn't really work. I think I had too many reds in that little area. There is a close up of the finished wreath below.

There was one white, black, silver and gold crayon. I mixed the silver in with the snowflake and I think it turned out pretty cool. And the white went in with the snowman. Not sure where the gold went. And I did not use the black crayon.

all melted

yay fun shapes

He got some fun hand me down toys from cousins. Yay. I'm all about reusing and free =)

For a few weeks now Bear has been putting his hands to his mouth. It may take him a second or two to find his hands with his mouth. He's not fully aware of what his hands can do but I'm sure that's just around the corner. He is up to 11 lbs as of today. But he just ate. =)