Don’t throw away those broken crayons until you see these gorgeous ideas! Learn how to use broken crayons to make fun crafts.
You won’t believe that some of these gorgeous DIYs and crafts were made from old crayons. Check out these clever ways to use broken crayons. Crayon Art & Crayon Crafts
Hey there – you all know what a fan I am of a good upcycle craft or project. Waste not, want not, right?
My kids love to color and work on art projects, so we have plenty of broken crayons just lying around. I have saved them in a bucket, just waiting for the perfect use. I think these six projects are fantastic and beautiful to use up those old crayons.
Clever Ways to Use Broken Crayons
Clever Ways to Use Broken Crayons
Don’t throw away those broken crayons until you see these gorgeous ideas! Learn how to use broken crayons to make fun crafts.
These Melted Crayon Ornaments are going to be the bright spot on your tree! This simple holiday craft is the perfect way to use up broken and old crayons. Use this ornament activity as a way to let the kids create their own Christmas Tree decorations with ease while allowing them to be creative with colors.
Crayon shavings melted between wax paper and then cut into hearts make a stunning display in windows. I can’t think of anything more cheerful or happy hanging from a window. These crayon hearts would make cute decor for Valentine's Day or any day!
With just a few folds and some lights, these crayon lanterns are a really magical way to decorate any room. You can easily make a wax paper lantern using this technique all with broken crayon pieces.
This is a craft project that is perfect for making with kids. All you need are some old crayons and white pumpkins. This easy work of art can also be used as Fall Festival party favors.
Armed with a fistful of scrap fabric and old crayon bits leftover from the boxes of crayons purchased at the beginning of the school year, simply cut wing shapes and pick out color combinations for your flutter of handmade butterflies.
Are you looking for a no-mess way to melt crayons in cookie cutters? We love making new crayons and this easy crayon melting tutorial will show you how. You can easily make a heart shape, circles, and more!
Are you looking for a family-friendly craft idea? Melting crayons on canvas is so much fun to complete on a large or a small scale. No need to buy an expensive heat gun! Children love using a hairdryer to melt the crayons on their art.
Making your own Play-Doh Crayon Craft is a fun, easy activity that keeps kids entertained for hours. All you need are some red crayons (or any color you prefer) and simple ingredients. This crayon play dough is the perfect craft for kids who would like to use up those broken crayons!
This homemade teacher gift almost needs no explanation. It’s cute, fun, and easy to make. Check, check, check. A crayon monogram works great for back-to-school, a teacher holiday gift, or a teacher appreciation gift.
Do you have some pretty worn out candles that aren’t fresh and beautiful? Upscale them into pretty spring crayon candles. This project is super easy, and you’ll be so happy to have some new fresh candles for spring.
If you are looking for a DIY gift for your kiddos’ Easter baskets or an alternative to dying Easter eggs, these egg crayons are the way to go! It’s a fast and easy project, and the bright colors will put a smile on everyone’s face, especially after the winter we’ve had! Crayon painting with crayon Easter eggs puts a whole new spin on craft room fun.
This wall hanging may look fancy, but it was actually made by this crafter’s son! Grab the kids and some crayons, and get making!
Crayon shaving eggs are easy to make and visually stunning works of Easter art. Learn how to make them – for yourself, or with the kids.
I know the rock painting trend is really popular right now, but how about hot rocks?
Melted crayon art can be absolutely gorgeous (check out this DIY Crayon Canvas Tutorial) but I’m absolutely loving this typography artwork.
Here are more upcycled crafts I think you may enjoy:
- Reuse an old pickle jar to make this DIY Glass Jar Pine Tree Lantern with epsom salt and hot glue embellishments.
- Transform aluminum pop cans and make DIY soda can bells.
- Decorate a mini spring sign with assorted orange buttons and faux greenery and make a cute Carrot Button Sign.
- Make a simple brown paper bag leaves garland from paper grocery bags, a perfect fall craft!
More Craft Roundups You May Like:
- Bring the beach vibe indoors with these creative seashell crafts and DIY decor projects filled with coastal and style.
- Explore how to make unique and personalized items like bookmarks, candle decorations, and and jewelry using pressed flowers.
- Easily create artwork that incorporates natural specimens like dried flowers, leaves, insects, feathers, or shells. These ideas are sure to inspire you to embrace the beauty of nature.
- Get ready for Spring with these beautiful (and budget-friendly) Spring Dollar Store crafts and DIY decor projects.
- Get creative with an inexpensive and versatile craft supply: wood beads. These are my favorite wood bead crafts to inspire your crafting.
