Think outside the crayon box the next time you want to get creative! Crayons are mostly used for coloring, but there's so much more moms and kids can do with them! Add some paper, glue, and other household items to the mix, and opportunities are endless. We found 11 cool crafts with crayons you don't want to miss. Grab the kids and some crayons, and get crafty.
Bake Them!
Recycle those broken crayons [1] by baking them into new ones using a silicone mold. You can make numbers, letters, and all sorts of shapes!
Source: Heart Made Blog [2]
Crayon Bowl Craft
Turn a plain, inexpensive bowl into a colorful creation with this cool crayon craft [3]. All you need is a bowl, crayons, and a glue gun.
Source: The Celebration Shoppe [4]
Create a Cool Piece of Crayon Art
This artwork might look complicated, but it really just involves a canvas, some hot-glued crayons, and a hair dryer. Get the full how-to here [5], but trust us, it's easy, quick, and pretty mess free — though we'd avoid carpeted rooms.
Source: Whatever . . . [6]
Crayon Luminary
This glowing luminary [7] is a creative use for leftover crayons. Made from leaves and melted crayons, it is a great way to get kids to mix nature and their favorite drawing tools.
Source: Tinkerlab [8]
Crayon Monogram
This crayon monogram project [9] makes a great gift for a teacher or a child. It also makes a thoughtful handmade addition to your child's nursery or bedroom decor.
Source: Chic & Cheap Nursery [10]
Funky Multicolored Crayons
Everyone knows you can melt broken crayons into fun shapes, but this cupcake crayon tutorial [11] combines two of tots' favorite things!
Source: Flickr user John Fladd [12]
Hanging Crayon Hearts
These translucent hanging crayon hearts [13], made from waxed paper and crayon shavings, can cheer up a room in your home.
Source: MarthaStewart.com [14]
Crayon Picture Frame
Requiring just a glue gun, a small saw, and some sandpaper, this colorful picture frame [15] is the perfect way to show off your class picture!
Source: Felt So Cute [16]
Make a Crayon Candle
Try your hand at candle making, and use crayons to add color to the wax. A candle in a teacup [17] makes a thoughtful handmade gift for a teacher, a friend or for yourself!
Source: Kid Craft Project [18]
Melted Crayon LOVE Letter Tiles
Using broken crayons and a burning candle, you and your little one can use dot art to create any message of your choosing, like this LOVE Letter Tiles [19] version.
Source: Pieces by Polly [20]
Warming Tray Art
Turn your crayons into finger paint with this addictively fun project [21] that involves placing large sheets of paper and broken crayons on a warming tray (set at a low temperature). The possibilities are endless!
Source: Paint Cut Paste [22]
A Colorful Crayon Wreath
Talk about a creativity-inspiring piece of wall art! This Crayon Wreath [23] is the perfect addition to your tot's classroom or his own playroom with it's various colors and fun design.
Source: Phar-Ma [24]