Crayon Craft

I started this craft thinking I was sooo clever. Turns out, I’m not. This is all over pinterest. Oh well, I got the idea from my niece and I’m not sure where she got it…

Anyways. Crayon art!

Here is what you are going to need: Crayons (at least two packages of 24), Hot glue, Hair dryer or Heat gun, Canvas

The crayons were 1.27 at Wal-mart, Canvas (16″ x 20″) were on sale at Michaels- 2 pack for 4.99, I already had the hot glue gun and hair dryer

Get your supplies out and ready
How to make melted crayon art

I allowed my kiddos to make the color selection and order. I am pleased they wanted a variety because if they wanted specific colors the crayons would have been expensive. We lined them up on the canvas in preparation for the hot glue.

How to make melted crayon art

After hot gluing each and every crayon to the canvas we began to melt them with the hair dryer.

Melting crayons with a hair dryer

My six year old was able to do a lot of the hair dryer melting but it got old for him pretty fast and we took turns. Here is the result so far:

Melted Crayon art

We plan on melting a bit more tomorrow but you get the idea!

Melted Crayon art

As soon as we are finished we are going to hang it in their bedroom above their beds.

Extremely easy and it looks great!




Thanksgiving Craft

If you are looking for a simple Thanksgiving craft to keep your kiddos hands out of your kitchen, I may just have what you are looking for.

Apple Turkeys

How to make an Apple TurkeyThese guys are incredibly easy and my kids loved making them.

What you need

Apples – any color

Marshmallows – large and small

Raisins

Candy Corn

Tooth picks or anything that will keep the marshmallows on

That’s it.  I had to help my four year old and it was a little sticky but otherwise this is a great craft for kids.  Our turkeys will be used as decor for tomorrow.  The kids enjoy knowing that they are adding to the day tomorrow.

Have fun and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!




Hanging Halloween Bats and a link up

I’m late, I know.  Don’t hate me.

Do you have a project to share?  I just did mine today and I felt the need to get it done before I began the linky party.

This project cost me two dollars.

Hanging Halloween Bats

Two six packs of Halloween Bats from Target ($1 each)

Tape

Thread – Clear would be the best but if you are like me and you don’t have any on hand, white will do
Simple Halloween Decoration for kids1. Take each bat and punch a hole in their wing with a hole puncher.

2. Tie the string in the hole

3. Tap it to the roof.

That’s it!  I currently have a black light on my front porch to make my glow in the dark bats glow.

Hanging Halloween Bats is an easy craft for kids
Super simple and the kids can help! Beware, too close to the door will prove disastrous and there may be a Bat massacre.

Do you have something to link up! Go for it.

 




Thursday Link Up

Thursday has arrived and it is time for Green Thumb Thursday.

Here is my most recent super simple project for pumpkins.

How to make pumpkins have a little sparkle

I wanted my pumpkins to have a little sparkle this fall season so I decided to make them sparkle rather than buying any.  I bought these small pumpkins for 2 dollars and then Mod Podged them with the Gloss variety.  I then sprinkled them GENEROUSLY with the Michaels brand of Extra Fine Glitter.  (I couldn’t justify buying Martha Stewart’s 8 dollar bottles of glitter)  After they dried I shook off all the excess glitter and they were done.  Now I have three beautiful pumpkins that I am going to use as a centerpiece.

Now it is your turn. Do you have a project, recipe, or idea that you would like to share with others.  Go ahead and link up!

 

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