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Recycling Craft: Crayon You be My Valentine?

  • June 22, 2011 at 10:24 am

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.

Crayon you be my valentine?

Wishing you a valentine filled with color

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.

Recycling Craft: Crayon You be My Valentine?

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Why Celebrate Valentine’s Day?

  • March 2, 2010 at 2:02 am

People have all sorts of reactions when Valentine’s Day comes around – some think it’s too commercialized, and others get hurt if they don’t get the traditional flowers or candy or card. Still others don’t think it should be observed at all. Dr. Laura thinks it’s time to recall the important reasons to celebrate.

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