Cookout Collage

crayola supplies

Crayons
Colored Pencils
Mini-Stampers Markers
No-Run School Glue
Blunt-Tip Scissors
Construction Paper

household supplies

recycled newspaper
collage materials
iron (for adult use only!)
wax paper
corrugated cardboard
zipper lock food storage bag

Why

Remember summer holiday picnics with a creative collage! This one features corrugated cardboard and melted crayon.

Steps

1. There is something yummy about a cookout. Food seems to taste better when it's been cooked over an open fire. Mealtime seems more relaxed and families enjoy each other's company. Why do suppose this is? Summer holidays, such as independence days and birthdays, are great times for cookouts!
2. Using Crayola® Colored Pencils on construction paper, draw a cookout with your family.
3. To make a picnic table and tree trunks, cut corrugated cardboard with Crayola Scissors. Glue them on with Crayola School Glue.
4. For summery greenery, take the paper wrappers off of green and brown crayons. Break the crayons into pieces by crushing them in a zipper lock food storage bag. Place the pieces between two pieces of wax paper. Choose a safe, flat location in which to iron. Place the wax paper on a bed of newspaper. Cover the wax paper with white paper.
5. Ask an adult to preheat an iron on cotton with no steam. The adult irons the wax paper to melt the crayon. Cool.
6. Cut the melted crayon into shrubs and flowers. Add other collage materials if you like. Glue them on your drawing.
7. Add finishing touches to your picnic scene with Crayola MiniStampers.

When & Where

"Our family loves to make recycled collages. Cardboard makes a realistic wooden table."
- Mirtha C., mom of 6-, 8-, and 11-year-olds.

"Eating outside together is a universal pleasure. We do lots of picnics and art outdoors."
- Levi R., religious school volunteer.

Interesting Info

Did you ever cook corn on the cob in a campfire or grill? It's easy. Just soak the corn in its husks in a pail of water. Wrap in aluminum foil, then three pieces of newspaper, then a final layer of foil. Have an adult stick bundles in among the coals, using utensils to put them in and out of the fire.

Safety Guidelines

Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.

Fabric Crayons or Melting Crayons—Melt crayons in a well-ventilated area. Overheating wax crayons during melting or ironing may release irritating fumes. Ironing should be done by an adult.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.