CRAFTY AT HOME: MELTED CRAYON WINDOW GARLAND

WHAT YOU NEED:

This easy melted crayon garland looks lovely with sunlight shining through it. It’ll add festive charm to a mantle, doorway or any place that needs a little extra love.

• Crayons in cheerful Valentine's colors

(Use up your old beat up nubs!)

• Wax paper

• Cheap pencil sharpener

(a veggie peeler or plastic knife works great too)

• Embroidery floss

• Scotch Tape

• Scissors

• Kraft paper or paper grocery bags

HOW TO MAKE IT:1. Cover ironing board (or tabletop) with an old towel to protect it from crayon wax.

2. Tear off a long piece of wax paper and fold in half.

3. Unfold paper and shave (unwrapped) crayons over one half of wax paper with

pencil sharpener. Spread shavings thinly and evenly.

4. Fold other half of wax paper back on top of the shavings.

5. Sandwich the wax paper between two pieces of kraft paper.

6. Iron on medium heat with no steam until wax melts & blends together (3-5 minutes).

7. Allow wax paper top cool for a minute or two.

8. Place printed shapes or letters under wax paper to trace, or cut freehand.

9. Tape letters and shapes to embroidery floss and hang anywhere!