This crafty example of reuse creates colorful, unique valentines to share.
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and it remains a “holiday” that always gives me pause. On the one hand, I’m on board with telling the people in my life that I love and appreciate them. On the other hand, I think there are a lot of wasteful gifts given in the name of Valentine’s Day.
My most pressing Valentine’s Day dilemma: How to help my two little girls give valentines to their friends that are a little more sustainable.
Here’s our solution:
Supplies
- Those broken crayon pieces that sit in the bottom of your box waiting to be recycled into something amazing (Tip: dip crayon pieces in warm water to make removing the paper a lot easier)
- Heart-shaped metal cookie or muffin tin
- Scrap paper
- Double-sided foam mounting tape
- Scissors
- Cardstock (recycled)
- Marker
Instructions
Heat your oven to 250°.
Fill each mold with crayon pieces and bake until the crayons melt, about 10 to 15 minutes (Tip: place a sheet pan under the crayons to catch any drips).
Once they’ve cooled, remove the hearts from the molds and smooth any rough edges by rubbing them on a piece of scrap paper (Tip: put them in the refrigerator to speed the cooling process). As they cool, they separate a bit from the sides of the pan so they are easy to tap out of the mold.
Use small pieces of foam tape to stick each heart to a circular, heart-shaped or square piece of cardstock and then add your message.
Suggested messages:
Crayon you be my valentine?
You color my world
Wishing you a valentine filled with color
I heart you
Valentine, you make my heart melt
Check out more great Valentine’s Day crafts at FamilyFun.com.
This Valentine’s Day, find a way to tell your sweeties you love them while being mindful of the waste you’re creating.
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