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Crayons are inexpensive, easy to find, and colorful, so it's very tempting to think they can be used like any other clay inclusion. My experiments, though, show that there are a few extra facts to consider.
By Peggy Adamik | Published 8/15/2007 | Read more »
Coloring can be fun but often toddlers want to taste their crayons.
By BuntingResources.com | Published 3/25/2008 | Read more »
Want great party favors? Mold your own unique crayons!
By Mary Ward | Published 10/5/2006 | Read more »
These little crayons will help to make your doll house look like a home.
By Jennifer N. | Published 2/27/2007 | Read more »
Are you sick of throwing away your children's broken crayons and wish you could find a use for them? Well you can by making multi colored crayons!
By Lilly | Published 7/5/2008 | Read more »
Instead of throwing away broken crayons and replacing them with new ones, save the pieces. It is very easy to melt broken crayons and make new ones.
By Crystal Ray | Published 6/5/2008 | Read more »
Got lots of old, broken crayons? Turn them into new coloring tools that won´t break!
By Marina Otin | Published 10/22/2007 | Read more »
They might look a little different than regular crayons but they are just as durable and fun to use.
By freakmamma | Published 7/22/2008 | Read more »
If you want to make the best homemade bath crayons for your kids, give the following instructions a try. Once you make these homemade bath crayons you will never buy them again.
By Crystal Ray | Published 5/28/2008 | Read more »
Crayon Costumes are easy to make and great for adults and children alike. It might even be fun for a large group of elementary teachers to dress up as crayons for Halloween.
By A. Hermitt | Published 10/4/2008 | Read more »
This articles details the steps involved in making a colorful sun catcher out of crayons.
By A. Kairi | Published 12/8/2008 | Read more »
There are several fun homemade craft ideas using construction paper, scissors, glue and crayons. These four items can provide endless fun and possibilities for you kids on rainy days or just any time they want to be creative.
By Juliegirl | Published 3/23/2009 | Read more »
Easy to complete project involves using sandpaper and crayons to make lasting designs on t-shirts.
By A. Kairi | Published 11/21/2008 | Read more »
This is a whimsical poem about crayons.
By Steven West | Published 10/31/2008 | Read more »
Crayons and coloring books - something so simple, something that's been around for so long - who ever thought they were so important and such a necessary commodity for the educational and whimsical growth of our children!
By coffeebreak | Published 10/12/2007 | Read more »
Read this article and learn some interesting facts about Crayola Crayons you'll find colorful!
By Kassidy Emmerson | Published 8/22/2008 | Read more »
Making homemade bath crayons is an easy kid-pleasing craft project. The soap crayons can be made in many colors and molded into many different shapes. Fun for kids of all ages!
By Maggie Stewart | Published 9/10/2007 | Read more »
You can make great gift baskets for the kids from the Easter Bunny with these simple Easter Egg crayons and let the kids give them as Easter gifts to their friends.
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 1/10/2007 | Read more »
Did you ever wonder what you can do with all those small pieces of crayons that your kids have after they have used a crayon about as far as they can use it?
By Donna Daniels | Published 2/7/2007 | Read more »
You can make great gift baskets with these simple Valentine's Day Heart crayons and let the kids give them as Valentine gifts to their friends.
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 1/6/2007 | Read more »
This simple craft project is a great way to use those Christmas cookie cutters that are collecting dust in your kitchen. You can make great gift baskets with these simple Christmas crayons and let the kids give them as gifts to their friends.
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 11/7/2006 | Read more »
Don't throw away your kid's old crayons. Try the following craft projects with your kids, and consider the other great ways to use broken crayons.
By Crystal Ray | Published 8/11/2006 | Read more »
Recycling the unwanted crayons into other crayons can save money and the life of a crayon.
By Karen Barnes | Published 4/3/2007 | Read more »
While we will never actually know why children feel that broken, worn down crayons seem to lose their way, we do know that these poor defenseless crayons do have more life left in them. Why not make crayon candles from the bottom feeders?
By Karen Barnes | Published 3/21/2007 | Read more »
Watercolors are easy to shade and add a great deal of depth to rubber stamped images, scrapbook pages and other paper crafts. Both the Lyra Aquacolor Crayons and the Prismacolor H2O pencils have become a useful tool for scrapbookers and stampers.
By Laura Hetzer | Published 5/25/2007 | Read more »
Everybody knows Crayolas. We all grew up with them, and we all loved them. But how much do you know about Crayola Crayons?
By Renaissance Woman | Published 6/12/2007 | Read more »
Children's art can be preserved with fabric crayons. Create gifts and memories in a simple art form.
By Ginny Burgess | Published 6/21/2007 | Read more »
There's nothing better than a brand new box of crayons. So what do you do with all of those old broken crayons? Well, you can recycle them of course!
These make great gifts for say Mothers or Fathers, even your teacher would love one of these.
By lou motyka | Published 6/5/2007 | Read more »
Some of the most omnipresent things scattered about a child's room are broken crayons. What starts out as a bright box of sharpened coloring tools quickly degrades into bits and pieces of lumpy wax.
By Melanie Marten | Published 5/24/2007 | Read more »
Crayon Physics Deluxe, an independent game developed by Kloonigames, is family-friendly and fun to play, featuring over 70 levels and a level editor.
By Jaime Skelton | Published 1/16/2009 | Read more »
Inexpensive and creative way to entertain and educate children on the values of recycling even small items.
By A. Ford | Published 1/12/2009 | Read more »
Not all kids like taking a bath, and for some parents, getting their kids to take a bath becomes an all-out war. Consider making the following homemade bath soaps and make bath time fun.
By Crystal Ray | Published 5/5/2006 | Read more »
A little girl wants her chocolate milk, but is at a loss when her needs are not met. But, coming to the rescue is her favorite 'PaPa."
By James Brenneman | Published 8/17/2006 | Read more »
A review of Crayola products that are highly recommended for parents that like easy cleanup.
By M&M | Published 3/27/2008 | Read more »
These markers come off on the paper, not on you. These would make a great stocking stuffer.
By Alyssa Branen | Published 11/30/2006 | Read more »
Can a simple pack of cryaons change the world? You decide.
By Deb Pleasants | Published 5/17/2007 | Read more »
The Crayola Factory is located in Easton, Pennsylvania. It's fairly easy to find - it's hard to miss a building with giant crayons on it!
By Rachelle Bowman | Published 12/18/2008 | Read more »
It's nice when you can carry along kids' crayons without worrying about that big, awkward box.
By Emma S. | Published 2/24/2006 | Read more »
Crayon recycling is great for kids because it is a creative project to do at home and also a super way to learn about recycling.
By Michelle M. Guilbeau-Sheppard | Published 2/25/2008 | Read more »
One of my favorite memories from childhood was time spent with a fresh carton of crayons and a new coloring book...
By Gretchen the Great | Published 3/10/2008 | Read more »
For many children, Mother's Day is the time to pick a box of crayons and say "I love you" to mom in a special homemade card. For slightly older children, writing a Mother's Day poem is a great way to express your love for her.
By Michael Schwartz | Published 4/25/2008 | Read more »
A guide to creating pinecone firestarters for yourself or others. These come in handy for campfires, woodburning fireplaces without gas starters and even your chiminea. Using old candles and crayons from around the house you can create a unique gift for friends and family.
By Gayle Paxton | Published 9/27/2007 | Read more »
Most little kids love playing with and using crayons, so why shouldn't they have a crayon themed birthday party!
By L. R. | Published 4/29/2008 | Read more »
How to make wonderful, strange looking candles with crayons, paraffin and old candles.
By Gayle Paxton | Published 10/24/2007 | Read more »
Coloring with markers and crayons and painting with finger paint and even water colors can be messy for children of all ages, but thankfully there are some toys and activities that will allow your child to color without making a mess.
By Heather B. | Published 1/14/2008 | Read more »
Parents of small children understand that visiting a restaurant with cloth napkins, a white table cloth, and steak knives that actually cut anything tougher than butter is probably not at the top of your to-do list.
By Sylvia Cochran | Published 1/22/2008 | Read more »
Here are the instructions to make a candle out of crayons and a milk carton.
By Val Terry | Published 11/14/2008 | Read more »
One of our favorite activities is what we call alphabet squares. To create this project you will need several pieces of plain white construction paper, pencil (or marker) and a box of crayons.
By renee | Published 12/12/2008 | Read more »
Making a matching game for a child is quite simple. All you need are index cards, stickers or even crayons. Let your child decide what kinds of stickers that he/she would like to use to make these cards.
By Carol Quillen | Published 1/28/2009 | Read more »
There are several different methods for dying Easter eggs. You can use anything from crayons to crepe paper. You can also use either hardboiled eggs or blown out egg shells for each technique.
By Cherie Brunetti | Published 3/9/2009 | Read more »
What is Self-Embedding? What are the signs of this new teen Disorder? Teens inserting nails, paper clips, glass, rocks, and even crayons into their foot, neck, arm, or even ankels for comfort or is it another form of suicide?
By Angel Vee | Published 12/4/2008 | Read more »
During the first three years of life, or toddlerhood, the child learns to manipulate objects using his fingers to pull strings, turn book pages, push levers, and use crayons to scribble and draw.
By Melanie Bennett | Published 12/12/2008 | Read more »
The Crayola crayon tower has three tiers, allowing children easy access to 150 crayons. Includes 16 metallic and 16 glitter crayons
By Clever Shopper | Published 9/24/2008 | Read more »
Cleaning carpet is never that easy especially if the stain is caused by blood, red wine, lipstick or crayons.
By Muhimrans | Published 10/31/2008 | Read more »
This princess theme storage box is perfect for storing crayons, markers, small toys, or other small items in a little girl's bedroom. For even more family fun, let your child help you create this simple project.
By Landra Lynn | Published 11/5/2008 | Read more »
Take a trip to France with your kids. All you need is a computer, a box of crayons and a little imagination. Teach your children about Parisian monuments, art and French culture with these free Paris coloring pages.
By Madeline | Published 6/27/2008 | Read more »
Crayons make the coolest Fall candles since they come in so many cool colors.
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 10/17/2007 | Read more »
The Yankee Candle Company began in 1969 with a sixteen year old boy and some melted crayons. Yankee Candle is now a huge retailer dealing in scented candles, candle accessories, and home fragrance products.
By Kristen Miller | Published 12/13/2006 | Read more »
Valentine's Day is the perfect occasion for you to sit across the kitchen table with crayons, markers, paper and glue and of course your kids. As you create some memorable artwork, you can also create some wonderful memories.
By Linda M. McCloud | Published 1/17/2007 | Read more »
With a simple roll of butcher paper and some crayons or markers, you can liven up any boring afternoon and make it a fun and educational experience!
By Mrs. D | Published 1/18/2007 | Read more »
Angela DeMuro is a Wilkes-Barre, PA artist who recently opened up the Box of Crayons Gallery as a place for kids to make and showcase art. Additionally, she is also an author, teacher, fashion designer and mother contributing to the arts in many ways.
By Donna Talarico | Published 11/13/2006 | Read more »
Each room of the 1871 Hower House mansion depicts the subtle decorating changes and toys that have thrilled and awed children of all ages since the 1870s.
By Susan Croes | Published 11/3/2006 | Read more »
I hate crayons.... The harder I pressed in to control the path of that crayon; the more brittle they became. Crayons represented all that was wrong in my life. The harder I pressed to be Christ-like...
By Yvonne Reeves-Chong | Published 9/20/2007 | Read more »
The "special" art box is more than a beat up box of crayons and a tablet of paper. This art box promotes imagination in your child while giving you a moments respite from the rainy day blues.
By Teresa Opdycke | Published 4/25/2006 | Read more »
Bath time is more enjoyable and less stressful for you, if taking a bath can be something fun for your kids. Make bath time a time to play with crayons and paints and your kids will be asking to take a bath.
By Laura Quintile | Published 9/29/2006 | Read more »
Toddlers can do more with crayons than eat them. They can scribble, make lines, and other abstract shapes. Here are the top products to help them along.
By Pam Gaulin | Published 2/18/2007 | Read more »
Estee Lauder Go Bronze is one of my all time favorite self-tanners. Unlike other self-tanners Este Lauder Go Bronze does not change your skin into an unnatural shade found only in the box of Crayola crayons.
By R. Ann Sipper | Published 6/30/2006 | Read more »
Wanna have some fun with your kids? Gather broken crayons and make tee shirt designs!
By Emma S. | Published 8/15/2007 | Read more »
I remember loving the scent of a new box of crayons when the were first opened up. That awesome crayola smell I couldn't get enough of. Even still smelling a box of crayons opening up brings me back to a time in my childhood.
By WinterIsComing | Published 9/7/2007 | Read more »
Easter bunny Basket you will need, Crayons, Glue, Paper Plate, Cotton Ball, Stapler, Scrap Construction Paper and Small Red or Pink Pom-Pom. Firstly fold the paper plate in half and staple all the sides and leave it open at the top.
By Heather von Hagel | Published 4/20/2007 | Read more »
Soy is popping up everywhere from printer ink to candles, crayons, cleaning products and bio-diesel. But how safe are these soy-based products for those who are allergic to soy?
By Janis I. Soucie | Published 8/8/2007 | Read more »
This is a great summertime craft. Turn old crayons into new candles on the grill between meals!
By Jen | Published 7/10/2007 | Read more »
There are a few ways to remove crayons marks that don't quite make it on to paper.
By Allison Goines | Published 5/17/2007 | Read more »
As you prepare for the start of the school year, there are a variety of items kids should have. Of course, there are the standards: clothes, pencils, crayons, glue, etc
By Jennifer Carpenter | Published 7/27/2007 | Read more »
This list of Top 10 Gifts Under $10 for teachers, coaches, instructors and after-school activity leaders has been developed based on past experiences of parents as well as discussions with teachers themselves.
By Lee Barr | Published 11/9/2005 | Read more »
There are many diseases that can be passed on through the many products that contain cow parts. One of these diseases is bovine spongiform encephalopathy, BSE. With the possibility of BSE in many everyday products, it could be detrimental to consumers.
By amy Curran | Published 10/14/2005 | Read more »
Road trips can be a hassle when the kids do not want to cooperate. If you bring along some car gadgets for the ride, it can be tons of fun. Here are some ways I keep my children entertained during our car travel.
By Chris Demoura | Published 10/10/2005 | Read more »
Children get cranky and bored being in the car for a long time. They need some kind of entertainment. When you travel with your children, don't forget these toys.
By Chris Demoura | Published 10/31/2005 | Read more »
The second ni the series. What to do if your Raok backfires!
By Angie Hulme | Published 10/2/2005 | Read more »
Most parents have encountered Selective Deafness Syndrome in their children. Symptoms include children suddenly being unable to hear when their parents ask something of them that is not to their liking.
By Laura Lond | Published 10/3/2005 | Read more »
In Kenosha, Wisconsin there are more than 35 pizza parlors. With a population of about 90,000, that is a pizza joint for every 3,000 residents. For delicious authentic Italian-style pizza you may want to try some of the following:
By Cheri Esperon | Published 11/15/2005 | Read more »
Parents can play a vital role in their child's education by becoming a partner with their child and the school. Parents can encourage their child to reach the highest level possible with these suggestions.
By LA BYLINE | Published 10/23/2005 | Read more »
Natural toys foster creativity and imagination in our children. Many of the plastic toys found in toy stores require little or no input from children, which parents fear can lead to ADHD and other behavioral problems.
By Rachel Raum | Published 12/5/2005 | Read more »
Taking three small children to a metropolitan art museum may not sound like the wisest way to spend a Saturday, but the Denver Art Museum has created a kid-friendly atmosphere without neglecting its adult audience.
By Rachel Terry | Published 12/9/2005 | Read more »
Old vases can become beautiful collectibles with little effort.
By Emma S. | Published 12/7/2005 | Read more »
Take advantage of your young child's thirst for knowledge and give her the gift of literacy.
By MJ Campbell | Published 10/15/2005 | Read more »
Color has different meanings in many cultures, and we respond to them in different ways. These perceptions can cause various effects, both positive and negative, within our lives.
By Nikki Phipps | Published 12/1/2005 | Read more »
Despite some of the markings not coming out of clothes, I would still recommend Crayola 4 Ct. Washable Poster Markers. My four year old has been coloring on posters lately so that she can have enough room to fit everything she wants in her drawing.
By Leigh Egan | Published 12/5/2005 | Read more »
Eggplant lovers always have to search of great Italian Restaurants to find those that know how to prepare the delicacy. These restaurants provide three very different atmospheres while providing a fine taste for the palate.
By Max O' Well | Published 11/29/2005 | Read more »
Many parents are working at home while still having their child in the home. Older children may be more able to keep themselves occupied and realize that you are working, but how can a younger child be kept occupied?
By Jennifer Foote | Published 11/23/2005 | Read more »
