Fun Kids Gift: Muffin-Tin Crayons
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Muffin tin crayons are so easy to make, even a kid can do it. In fact, FishChick3 and FishBoy9 were my assistants on this project last week, though I think they could have done it themselves. These are great crayons for toddlers to grab hold of, but even my big boys thought they were cool and wanted to experiment with them.
You will need:
old crayons
foil muffin papers
Lay out muffin papers on a cookie sheet or in a muffin tin. Divide old crayons by color into papers.
Place cookie sheet or muffin tin in warm oven (about 200-300 degrees) until crayons are melted. You’ll start to smell a waxy smell. Remove from oven. Do not agitate. Allow to cool completely.
Such an easy DIY gift!
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Muffin Tin Crayons
Equipment
- muffin tin or cookie sheet
- foil liners
Supplies
- old crayons with their paper wrapping removed
Instructions
- Lay out muffin papers on a cookie sheet or in a muffin tin. Divide old crayons by color into papers.old crayons
- Place cookie sheet or muffin tin in warm oven (about 200-300 degrees) until crayons are melted. You’ll start to smell a waxy smell. Remove from oven. Do not agitate. Allow to cool completely.
- Peel off foil papers and package in a clear treat bag. Tie with a bow and pair as a gift with a fun coloring book.
This sounds like a great gift. I have a granddaughter who is 18 months. Maybe I'll save this project for later. I don't think we have crayon stubs any more, now that my kids are grown. Thanks for sharing all the great ideas.
This is such a great idea, and really looks nice all packaged up! I only have one kiddo, and she's 9 months, so we don't have any crayon stubs yet. Some day soon, though…
I wanted to share that using the really cheap crayons doesn't work (or didn't for us). The oil in the crayons rose to the top and the whole top 2/3rd's of it was un useable 🙁 So I would suggest using some nicer brand crayons 🙂
What a great idea! My son's birthday is coming up and these would make a great party favor for the kiddos to take home! Thanks for sharing!
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Angie, yes, that's how I made them. I didn't even think of using the muffin tin because you don't have to if you use the foil papers. But, you always could. Duh! 😉 Silly me….
My daughter and I can't wait to make these. Can you confirm–your instructions say to put the muffin liners on a cookie sheet? Is that instead of a muffin tin pan?
great idea!!!! i may be doing this next week!!! thanks for posting it!
What a great idea!! I love it!
I've seen these before…but yours is packaged SO CUTE! LOVE it!
Laura@HeavenlyHomemakers
I heard that the Crayola crayon maker was the "it" gift this year … for about $30. I read reviews of it online, and this is certainly a better way to go. One reviewer recommended using silicon molds for other shapes and not to mix more than two colors together at a time. Great idea! Thanks for posting this.