DIY Crayon Valentines (Made From Broken Crayons!)
Every year I try to find a classroom Valentine that checks a few important boxes:
✔ kid-made
✔ not junky
✔ fun to use
✔ doesn’t require 24 trips to Target
This year, we landed on DIY crayons made from our broken crayon stash, and honestly? These might be my favorite valentines we’ve ever made.
They’re colorful, totally usable, and feel special—because they are.
Why We Loved This Project
It gave new life to all those sad, broken crayons
My kids could truly do most of it themselves
Each crayon came out one-of-a-kind
They double as a Valentine and a gift kids will actually use
Plus, it’s a great reminder that handmade doesn’t have to mean complicated.
How We Made Our DIY Crayon Valentines
What You’ll Need
Broken crayons (we used what we had and bought a few extra packs to round out colors)
Warm water
Silicone mold (letters, hearts, shapes—anything goes)
Baking sheet
Aluminum foil
Oven
Optional: glitter (because… obviously)
Step 1: Remove the Labels
Soak the crayons in warm water for a few minutes. The paper wrappers slide right off—this is oddly satisfying and a great job for kids.
Step 2: Sort + Break
Sort crayons into color families (reds, blues, greens, etc.).
Break them into smaller pieces so they melt evenly.
Step 3: Fill the Mold
Let your kids fill the silicone mold however they want.
Mix colors, layer pieces, or go monochrome—there’s no wrong way to do this.
(We used a letter mold and spelled LOVE, which felt perfect for Valentines.)
Step 4: Bake
Preheat oven to 300°F
Place silicone mold on a foil-lined baking sheet
Bake for 10–15 minutes
Check at 10 minutes and add more time if needed
Once the crayons are fully melted, carefully remove from the oven.
Step 5: Add a Little Magic ✨
While the crayons were still warm, I sprinkled a bit of glitter we already had on hand. Totally optional—but very fun.
Step 6: Cool Completely
Let the crayons cool fully before popping them out of the mold. This part requires patience… which is arguably the hardest step.
The Final Result
Chunky, colorful, one-of-a-kind crayons that feel special because kids made them for other kids.
We’ll pair these with a simple tag and call it done—no candy overload, no plastic trinkets, just something creative and useful.
Want to Make Your Own?
If you’re inspired to try this project at home, here are a few of the supplies we used (or similar options) to make it easy to recreate.
Aluminum foil
Baking sheet
Crayons (broken ones work perfectly, but you may want a few new packs to fill in color gaps)
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This is such a fun, low-pressure project to do with kids—and a great way to turn something old into something meaningful.
