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Danielle9608
09-28-2007, 08:42 AM
I saw this on a craft forum (http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=190245.0) that I frequent and thought it was a really neet idea for a children's favor. I am not having children at my wedding but maybe this will help others that are.

Supplies...
Crayons (Dollar Tree, $1.00)
Heart-shaped foils (Kroger)
Cookie sheet
Oven

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Bake at 200 degrees until you reach a consistency you like.

The crayons will seperate as you bake them. The top portion (that you can see) will look like a mucky mess. Don't panic! The portion that you unwrap maintains the colors.

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Krimangel
09-28-2007, 09:58 AM
Very Cute Idea! Thanks For Sharing, I Bet Kids Would Love This, I Am Going To Have To Try It.
SerendipityCrafts
09-28-2007, 09:59 AM
Those are cute!
Kirby
09-28-2007, 12:53 PM
Super cute! I am planning on having a kids activity table for coloring and small toys, and these would be perfect!
Goin2thechapel
09-28-2007, 12:57 PM
Wow...Those are great! Such a neat idea!
exoduslaughin
10-01-2007, 07:20 PM
Cute idea! I have 6 flower girls, so I may try this. (Yes, I did say 6... LOL)
Danielle9608
10-01-2007, 08:40 PM
Cute idea! I have 6 flower girls, so I may try this. (Yes, I did say 6... LOL)

Holly cow!! :frogg:
exoduslaughin
10-01-2007, 09:27 PM
Holly cow!! :frogg:

All my cousins have little girls between 3 and 8, so my mom told me not to pick one and just have them all. I think it's a lot, but whatever.
Danielle9608
10-02-2007, 07:57 AM
I guess that is fair then. It will be sooo cute too.
Krimangel
10-02-2007, 09:36 AM
What Forum Did You Get This Off Of? Is It Like Kids Crafts?
samantha01
10-02-2007, 11:46 AM
I Love It.
Danielle9608
10-02-2007, 12:54 PM
What Forum Did You Get This Off Of? Is It Like Kids Crafts?

Nope its a crafters forum. http://www.craftster.org/forum/
KMS
10-02-2007, 04:26 PM
We did this when I was a little girl in Girl Scouts. I remember it being so much fun! That is super cute for a kid's table or favor.
Measha
10-04-2007, 10:49 PM
I can't find any shaped like leaves sadly :(
Danielle9608
10-05-2007, 07:42 AM
I can't find any shaped like leaves sadly :(

aww poop! I wonder if metal cookies cutters would work. I bet you could find a leaf shaped cookie cutter.
NicksBride
10-05-2007, 11:32 AM
COOL! I nanny and it would be great fun for them to make their own crayons. Thanks for the receipe!
Measha
10-05-2007, 03:45 PM
They make a lot of leaf shaped cookie cutters, actually. I was looking into that. But, what if the crayon leaked out under the edge or something, I don't know.
I would think there would have to be leaf shaped tins somewhere out there, I'm just not having good luck, hehe.
Krimangel
10-05-2007, 05:21 PM
What If You Hooked Foil On The Bottom To The Cookie Cutter? Just A Thought.
Nekochanpurr
10-07-2007, 01:03 AM
Thats such a cute idea!! i might have to look into this! =D
cassiopeia
10-12-2007, 02:31 PM
I LOVE THIS!

We have about a bizillion kids coming to our wedding (ok, maybe more like 25) and I want to make these.

Any ideas on where I could get tins (of any shape?) like that? We don't have Krogers in NYC where I live or on Cape Cod where I am getting married.

Hrmm.
Measha
10-13-2007, 04:29 AM
Hmm I'd look in the baking section at any large store, like Walmart and Winco I know I've seen some. Also maybe try some dollar stores? You could always try to search online too!
Danielle9608
10-14-2007, 07:58 PM
Hmm I'd look in the baking section at any large store, like Walmart and Winco I know I've seen some. Also maybe try some dollar stores? You could always try to search online too!

That is what I was going to suggest.
bichonlvr
10-14-2007, 10:14 PM
I saw them at the dollar store TODAY!!!

But stars and pumpkins!
June_Bride2008
10-15-2007, 11:33 AM
These are adorable. I like them!!!!
cassiopeia
10-15-2007, 11:34 AM
Waaaah. We don't have Walmart OR Winco in NYC (I mean SURELY I can find these in NYC) or on Cape Cod and we have a bizillion $.99 stores in my neighborhood, but not the Dollar Store.

Am looking online. Found Reynold's Fun Shapes, but no retailer for them. Hrmph.
RevMatty
10-15-2007, 12:25 PM
Waaaah. We don't have Walmart OR Winco in NYC (I mean SURELY I can find these in NYC) or on Cape Cod and we have a bizillion $.99 stores in my neighborhood, but not the Dollar Store.

Am looking online. Found Reynold's Fun Shapes, but no retailer for them. Hrmph.
No Wallyworld in NYC, you got to be kidding me.
sweets4ever
10-17-2007, 08:24 PM
They make a lot of leaf shaped cookie cutters, actually. I was looking into that. But, what if the crayon leaked out under the edge or something, I don't know.
I would think there would have to be leaf shaped tins somewhere out there, I'm just not having good luck, hehe.
You can totally make your own with a cookie cutter (or any other shape) and piece of foil. Cut your foil into squares. Using the cookie cutter (carefully so you don't tear the foil) make an impression in the foil and fold up the sides around the cookie cutter. Basically, make a mold with the cookie cutter. Then remove your cutter and repeat with all of your pieces of foil. Foil's tough - it'll hold the shape.
sweets4ever
10-18-2007, 07:19 AM
Thanks for all of the compliments, everyone! I'm glad you like them.

They are fun to make & I bet they would be fun to make with little ones, too. They can peel, break & arrange all of the crayons and see the output after they're baked.