Red Crayon Hearts Suncatchers
A relaxing DIY project to create beautiful suncatchers using crayons, perfect for brightening up your home with warmth and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 suncatcher
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
- Crayons (red, pink, orange, and any other colors you enjoy)
- Wax paper or parchment paper
- An iron (safely managed with adult supervision)
- Scissors
- A heart-shaped template (optional)
- A window with natural light for display
Instructions
- Preheat your iron to a low setting.
- Place a sheet of wax or parchment paper on a flat surface, laying the heart-shaped template on one side if using.
- Peel the crayons and grate them or chop into tiny pieces.
- Sprinkle the crayon pieces over the template.
- Fold the paper over to cover the crayon pieces.
- Put the sandwich of paper between two layers of clean cloth or paper towels.
- Gently glide the warm iron over the cloth to melt the crayons.
- Keep the iron moving to prevent burning. Lift the top layer to check on the melting.
- Once satisfied with the melting, remove the iron and let the suncatcher cool.
- Cut around the heart shape or desired pattern once cooled.
- Punch a hole at the top to hang your suncatcher with string or tape.
Notes
This DIY project is safe for kids with adult supervision. Consider experimenting with different shapes and colors to personalize your creations.
Find it online: https://www.cozyhandsdiy.com/red-crayon-hearts-suncatchers/