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Paper Towel Roll Crayons

Create a Colorful Cardboard Pallet of Paper Crayons using Crayola construction paper, markers, glitter glue, school glue, and cardstock. Add some colorful fun to craft day.

Ages: 4 and up, 8 and up, 6 and up

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Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! ...

  • Construction Paper
  • Glitter Glue
  • Glue
  • Markers
  • Paint Brushes
  • Paper Towel Roll(s)
  • Pencil(s)
  • Wiggle Eyes

Steps

  • Step 1

    Cover Crayola Construction Paper with Crayola clear Glitter Glue using a Crayola Paint Brush and let dry for 1 hour.

  • Step 2

    Cut a craft tube into 3 equal sections.

  • Step 3

    Use cut craft tube piece to measure and cut 2 strips (1 construction paper and 1 vivid color cardstock) to wrap around tube.

  • Step 4

    Cut a Crayola Vivid Color Cardstock strip slightly smaller than the construction paper strip.

  • Step 5

    Cut 1 circle out of the painted glitter glue construction paper to create the tip of the crayon.

  • Step 6

    Draw Crayola Crayon Serpentine® lines onto a piece of Crayola Vivid Color Cardstock with silver Crayola Metallic Marker.

  • Step 7

    Glue the construction paper to the tube.

  • Step 8

    Glue the decorated Vivid Color Cardstock piece to the construction paper-covered tube.

  • Step 9

    Cut a line to center of circle and wrap to create a cone. Glue the cone to top of tube.

  • Step 10

    Glue on wiggle eyes and add detail with a Crayola Marker.

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

Use your imagination and have fun making your craft as creative as you are—there’s no wrong way to do it!

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