Heart Suncatchers
Materials:
- pencil(s)
- crayons
- crayon shapener or potato peeler
- old newspaper
- wax paper
- iron (for adult use only)
- hole punch
- ribbon
Directions:
- Adult supervision is important for this craft.
- Shave crayons into small pieces with a crayon sharpener or potato peeler.
- Find a work area that is safe for ironing.
- Place newspapers on top of the work area.
- Place a piece of wax paper on top of the newspaper.
- Sprinkle crayon shavings on top.
- Place another piece of wax paper on top.
- Let cool.
- Trace heart shapes on top of the waxed paper.
- Cut out heart shapes with scissors.
- Punch a hole near the top.
- String ribbon through the hole to hang the heart(s).
Source:
adapted from www.crafterstouch.com, 2006.