Crayon Wrapper Flower Pot

Why

This flower pot is the perfect project for recycling Crayola® Crayons. Give as a gift and watch the memories grow.

Steps

1. Carefully peel off the paper wrappers from different Crayola Crayons.

2. Cut wrappers to fit on the pot with Crayola Scissors, or tear pieces for a mosaic effect.

3. With a Crayola Glue Stick, glue wrappers to the plant pot in a collage.

4. When the wrappers are securely dried on the pot, dilute Crayola School Glue with water to form a wash. Cover your work area with newspaper. Brush the wash over the wrappers as a glaze. Dry.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Mirrors, Picture Frames, and Plant Pots—Close adult supervision is required when children use craft materials that could shatter or break. Handheld mirrors, picture frames with glass, ceramic pots, and similar breakable items may be used only by children 8 years and older. For children 7 years and younger, use unbreakable materials such as wood or sturdy plastic picture frames, unbreakable mirrors, and plant pots that will not shatter into sharp edges.

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.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Paint Brush
  • Crayons
  • No-Run School Glue
  • Blunt-Tip Scissors
household supplies
  • recycled newspaper
  • paper towels
  • flower pot
  • container(s) of water

Where & When

"This was a different outdoor project that pulled double duty as a gift."
Derek K., father of three kids ages 8 to 14.

"A colorful and original way to demonstrate our lesson on living and growing things."
Terace C., religious school teacher.


Interesting Info

U.S. artist Douglas Mehrens uses more crayons per year than anyone else. He melts more than 24,000 crayons annually for use in his abstract pieces.