Blow-dry bits of broken crayon inside glass bulb to make this gorgeous Christmas ornament

The melted crayon craze is still going strong, popular because it's easy to do, colorful, and wonderfully messy! (And who doesn't love the smell of melty crayons?) Don't save this technique for spring pastels and summertime brights -- fall and winter crafts can be done the crayon way, too.
Tip: When you need an even look, or are melting the crayon into another medium (such as candle wax), it's best to use shavings from a grated crayon rather than broken pieces. Shavings will have a more uniform size and will melt much more easily than chunks.
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1. Melted crayon ornaments
Glass ornaments were a puzzle for Bobbie Byrd, the Clumsy Crafter. "Every year I just struggle trying to figure out how I can make them different than any ornaments I can buy already made," Byrd said.
Then she realized that she could apply her favorite crayon-melting techniques, and an obsession was born. Byrd loves her "legendary" ornaments because they are pretty and "so easy!"
2. DIY melted crayon candles
Colorful candles created from crayons are a wonderful sleepover craft! Visit The Pinning Mama for detailed instructions, including how to keep the wick straight and how to add scent.
3. Melted crayon leaf suncatchers
Children are inspired by nature -- have them collect a few of their favorite fall leaves and see if they can recreate them with this simple craft. Melissa Lennig of Fireflies + Mud Pies explains how to make these beautiful fall-themed suncatchers from wax paper and crayons.
4. Melted crayon pumpkin
Get your funky on with a colorfully abstract piece of pumpkin art. This project uses large crayon pieces instead of shavings, and can get quite messy -- but that's half the fun! Visit The Swell Designer for tips on placing the crayons just right for an even spread.
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Crayon art is simple to do, and a great way to get kids involved in crafting and creating holiday decor. Bust out the crayons and get the party started!