There’s something about summer time that makes it a great time for crafting. Is it the sunshine? Is it the longer days? Is it the warmer weather? I don’t know what it is but I know not only am I more creative, but my kids are too!
If you are looking for great ways to craft with kids, look no farther than JoAnn’s 72 Featured Cape Discovery Craft Projects. My daughter and I looked through all of the projects and thought the Crayon Melt Canvas Project looked like fun. Here’s what we made.
I think one of the beauties of this project is that is is truly creative with no “specific” outcome. You can’t go wrong with this project….just let the colors flow. Here’s how we made ours.
Supplies:
- 11×14 canvas (or whatever size you choose)
- Watercolors & brushes
- 2 packages of 24 crayons
- Scrapbooking butterfly paper punches (or other shape of your choosing)
- Colored paper
- Hot glue gun & glue
The first thing you will do is paint your canvas.
- Make sure you let the water sit on the water color longer for more paint with more pigment
- Take a paint brush and just randomly paint streaks of color
- Use a foam brush dipped in water to spread your paint streaks to completely cover your canvas
- Add a few additional streaks of colors for a more interesting canvas (we added red and purple)
Use a glue gun and hot glue your crayons on one edge of your canvas. You can remove the crayon wrappers but we decided to keep them on.
Use a blow dryer and melt your crayons. (Note: to get more drips, point your dryer more toward the body of your crayons and not at the crayon tips.)
Use your paper punch to punch out butterflies from your colored paper.
Glue the butterflies onto your canvas for a whimsical look.
Here’s the finished work of art. Isn’t it fun?
Here is the project from JoAnn that inspired us. To find more about their Crayon Melted Canvas, go HERE.
So pick up some supplies from your local JoAnn stores or JoAnn.com today. This is a super fun project for kids this summer…or anytime!
For other amazing Kid Crafting (Cape Discovery) ideas and inspirations, check out JoAnn Stores Kids Craft Pinterest Board. Oh, and to make sure you are aware of all that’s new at JoAnn, go HERE to sign up to be a preferred customer so you don’t miss any of their amazing sales!
Have fun crafting with your kids this summer!
Nancy Bandzuch
Turned out awesome! I’ve always wanted to try this…
Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home
I’ve always wanted to try this out!! Turned out so cool :o)
Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm
What a fun project! Love that it’s so bright and cheery! How fun!
Melanie @ bear rabbit bear
How fun!!
Kadie Arrington
This turned out so cute! I have wanted to try this too! I bet the older kiddos would love it!
Anne M
I’ve always wanted to give this a go too Marilyn. How fun to be crafting with your daughter.
Anne xx
Bethany Lee
Cute! I love the butterflies!
Sarah Zimmerman
I’ve always wanted to try this! Thanks for the tutorial!
Tara @ Suburble
I can imagine the looks on my girls’ faces if we did this. I love melted crayon art and haven’t ever attempted it. I should do it! Love your butterfly piece!
Kathe
True works of art Marilyn! Thanks so much for sharing this at the party this week! I am featuring it on my Facebook page and have pinned to the You’re Gonna Love It Tuesday board on Pinterest Have a terrific holiday!!
Kara @ Petals to Picots Crochet
Very fun idea!
Lauren @ The Thinking Closet
I’ve had my eye on the melted crayon art from Pinterest. I love the twist you added with the butterflies. Such a nice touch!
Happy Fourth!
-Lauren
The Thinking Closet
Chiwei @ One Dog Woof
Looks like fun! Looks messy, but that’s part of the fun