Crayon "Stained Glass" Cross Craft

Here is a simple craft to do with your children that would also results in some precious Easter decorations to hang from your windows.

Crayon "Stained Glass" Cross Craft

Have you or your child cut two identical cross shapes from waxed paper. Using old or broken crayons and a dull kitchen knife, scrape the crayons to create shavings of various colors. Spread the crayons on one of the pieces of waxed paper in a desired pattern. Then place the second waxed paper cross over the top of the first cross and the shavings. An adult should complete the following step: Using a warm iron, press the two pieces of waxed paper together. Find a sunny spot to hang your creation and remember to offer a prayer of love and thanksgiving each time you lay eyes on the cross.

While we're talking about crayons, here's a fun trick for making toddler friendly crayon chunks out of your old broken crayon bits.

1. Get out your old crayons. Take off the paper and you or your children break them up into smaller pieces. 2. Spray your muffin tin (size depending on how big of a crayon chunk you want) with vegetable spray and pour some crayons into each spot. The amount and colors of crayons is up to you.

3. Place the muffin tin full of crayons into a preheated oven of 275 degrees F. Watch them carefully, they will melt fast. Bake them for about 7-8 minutes. When they looked melted enough, carefully and slowly remove them from the oven. You can stir them with a toothpick for a swirly look, or leave them as is. Let them cool completely (can be placed in the freezer to speed up process once the tin is not so hot.)

4. Once cooled, the crayons can be popped out of the muffin tin, tap the back to help this process. Then get the paper out and your ready to color.