Multi-colored crayons and chalk

Ever wonder what to do with all the broken crayon you have around the house? Well here are two ideas that are cheep and a good way to recycle those old bits of crayons.

First is the multi-colored crayons
You will need:
~Broken Crayons
~parchment paper
~a muffin tin
~scissors

First this you need to do is take the wrappers off of the crayons. Then if you want you can have the child sort them all by size or color

Next cut the parchment paper to fit in the muffin tins or heat approved molds if you have them

Then brake the crayons up even more and place in the paper lined tin

Then place in a 200 degree oven for 5-10 min or till melted. It should look like this...

Next let cool (I placed mine in the freezer for about 5 min)

Then it is done and the child can draw a multi-colored picture

The next project is Crayon Chalk
You will need
~Broken Crayons
~Corn Starch
~Cooking Oil

First I melted the crayons in the microwave

Next I stirred in corn starch till is is a thick lumpy past (or thicker)

Then add enough cooking oil to make it all stick together you can even form it into shapes in your hands(but it will be messy)

Let dry (again I placed mine in the freezer)

Finally take it out and have fun decorating the sidewalks.

This also works on paper...but is better on concrete

let me know if you make this or have another use for old crayons?

Summer Fun

I decided since school is out for the summer it would be nice for the next few post to be easy craft to do with kids to keep them busy. whether they are your kids or you are babysitting or just want something to do with a neighbor, anything to keep the kids happy and out of your way, but something where they are not glued to a screen all day. I should have the first one up tomorrow. Hope everyone is having a great summer!

Door Hanger

My next project with Mod Podge is a cute name plate/door hanger. I think this is a cute idea for everyone but especially for little girls. This is a easy project that even a child can help with, just make sure they are wearing old clothes.;)

What you will need:
*a piece of cardboard, plywood or something to make the sign on (I used the back of the picture frame from the last project)
*Scrapbook paper so cover the Bord with
*Craft wire
*Stickers, Letters, or pictures you want to decorate you door hanger
*Mod Podgeand something to spread it with (I used my fingers or a paint brush)

~First I cut the paper to fit the board poked two little holes in the top of the board and paper then glued it on with Mod Podge
~Then I cut the letters(or whatever you want to use) and placed down with Modge Podge
~Next I covered the whole thing with Modge podge It will look very messy, but it does dry clear.

~I let it dry curled the wire around a pen and poked it through the holes
~Finally I finished decorating it by hot gluing buttons on the door hanger (or whatever you choose to use)

Then finished. Isn't it cute!?

Please let me know if you make one and how it turns out!?

Earing Hanger

Here is my first project with Mod Podge. I took a blank craft frame, cross stitch plastic (the stuff with the square whole in it, Scrapbook paper and of course Mod Podge and turned it into a fancy looking earing hanger. All you have to do is cut or I tore the scrapbook paper and covered the frame gluing it down and with Mod Podge. Then I put a coat of Mod Podge of glossy Mod Podge on top to protect the paper and make it have a "finished" look. Then I cut the cross stitch plastic to the size of the whole on the frame and hot glue it in. Then let dry and add your earring and hang up. You can add embellishments if you wish..I cut out one of the flowers in the design of the paper to add something special to the top. I also added liquid glass(one of my very favorite craft tools) on the flower. You can add whatever you want...just be creative.

I love Mod Podge it is a simple way to make LOTS of different projects. There are also all different kids for different projects, such as glossy, non glossy, and even outdoors, making it perfect for any craft. That's why I decided I would start out with it. For the next few blogs I want to show examples on how to decorate and transform ordinary household objects into fancy masterpieces that you can give as gifts...if you are willing to part with it and not keep it for yourself. ;)

Welcome

Welcome to my blog. I am new at this whole blog thing, but I think it will be a fun experience and a great summer project! This is really just for fun so even if just one person to look at my blog I would be happy. I LOVE crafting and like to add a creative spin to everything I do. I hope with this blog I can share some of my creative personality and craft ideas to inspire anyone who feels they are challenged when it comes to being creative.