Colorful Melted Crayon Butterfly Window Art
A fun and creative indoor activity for kids using melted crayon shavings to create beautiful butterfly window art.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 1 art piece
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY
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Ingredients
- Crayon shavings in 6 colors
- Wax paper
- Parchment paper
- Butterfly template
- Iron (with adult supervision)
- Black cardstock
- Ribbon
Instructions
- Start by scattering small amounts of rainbow crayon shavings between two sheets of wax paper.
- Cover the wax paper with a piece of parchment paper.
- With adult supervision, gently press the warm iron over the parchment paper.
- Let the melted crayon sheet cool completely.
- Use the butterfly template to cut out wing shapes from the cooled sheet.
- Cut a butterfly-shaped frame from black cardstock.
- Attach the melted-crayon wings inside the black frame.
- Add a ribbon for hanging and find a sunny window to display it.
Notes
This project teaches creativity, fine motor skills, and cause and effect. Ensure adult supervision during the ironing process.
Nutrition
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