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How to Make a Homemade Crayon Heart Valentine

Kids can recycle old crayons into a special gift for friends and family

By Melissa Basgall, Macaroni Kid Downtown/South Kansas City February 2, 2022

If you’re looking for unique Valentine’s Day gifts this year, these adorable heart shaped crayon valentine’s hearts are a simple, fun, and affordable idea. Plus it’s a fun activity for the kids, so it’s a two-for-one in my book!

Heart Shaped Crayons

What you'll need:

  • Used crayons (you will need quite a few)
  • Silicone heart molds 

Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  • Peel crayons from wrappers.
  • Break crayons into small pieces (no bigger than ½ inch long).
  • Place crayons into molds and place molds on a baking sheet.
  • Place the baking sheet in the oven for 20 minutes.
  • Cool for 4-6 hours. Or place in freezer for 30 minutes.

You can make your hearts with any combination of colors! These make a great, easy Valentine's gift for classmates and friends, or simply as a way to recycle old crayons around your own house.


  For FREE Valentine Printables to go along with your new crayons, click HERE.   


Melissa Basgall is the publisher of Macaroni Kid Downtown/South Kansas City, Kansas.