Both the Maurer family of Houston, Texas, and the Wianecki family of Barnegat, New Jersey, wrote in to tell us they wax romantic come Valentine's Day. The families gather crayon nubs and recycle them into swirly, useable valentines. We can't think of a better way to say, "I melt for you."
| Prep Time: About 1 to 2 hours | |
| What you need: | |
| Crayon pieces
Heart-shaped metal cookie or muffin tin (our hearts are about 1 1/2 inches across) Scrap paper Double-sided foam mounting tape Scissors Colored card stock Marker | |
| Seasons: Valentine's day | |
| Materials: crayons | |
| Instructions: | |
| 1. | Heat the oven to 250°. |
| 2. |  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. |
| 3. |  Once they're cool, remove the hearts from the molds and
smooth any rough edges by rubbing them on a piece of scrap
paper. |
| 4. | Use small pieces of foam tape to stick each heart to a
3-inch circle cut from card stock -- or use our
template,
then add your message.
Suggested messages:
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