Crayon Cookie Craft

Children love crayons. New crayons are so appealing when standing tall and bright like soldiers ready to draw. If you walk into any preschool or look at a child's crayon supply they are probably a mixture of broken pieces (with wrappers off-kids love to peel them). If you have a lot of "old" crayons, I have a wonderful idea from "Beach Vintage" on how to recycle them into something new and fabulous!! They will also become more usable for younger kids because they will be able to pick up the crayons more easily.

Note: Please do not eat, for drawing only!

DIRECTIONS:

1. Grab some old pieces of crayons
   
2. Break them up into small pieces and color code them how you like in a non stick silicone/rubber mini cake tray.


3. Heat oven to 150-200 degrees.


4. Place tray inside and monitor. You want the crayons to melt but not become too runny or too hot (they will smoke). This usually takes about 5-6 minutes.
   Take out tray and allow your tray to cool completely (note: don't move the pan because it will not dry with a smooth bottom-and be careful it is HOT)


5. Pop out your little crayon cakes and start drawing.
   For gifts, wrap them with ribbon. This is a wonderful and quick idea.

My daughter had so much fun drawing with these and I hope you have making something old into something fabulous!