they are all over pinterest....
(i still am not signed up for pinterest because i don't have time for one more thing but browsing is fun!)
so we made one.
i took a box of 64 crayons and took out the blacks and browns.
i used another small box and doubled up on the good colors i liked and hot glued them to the top of our canvas.
then we turned our blow dryer to hot on high.
not long after you set the hair dryer by the crayons they get shiny and then the wax starts to melt!
it's practically instant gratification.
and it dries really quickly too.
seriously.
what could be happier than this??
GREAT project.
loved it
...............................................
today is the first FULL day with ALL my kids in ALL day school.
yeah...i am smiling as i type that.
it's good.
it's quiet.
i am rockin' it.
removing wallpaper.....making code for craft weekend stuff.....doing my hair....going to lunch.....
it's all good.
hooray for school!
:)
love the crayon project! it looks awesome! enjoy the quiet and the "me" time!!!
Posted by: Gretchen | August 18, 2011 at 10:07 AM
SWWWWWWWWWWOOOON! This is on my "must do" pinterest board...and now it's top priority. I was thinking we could rely on our AZ sun to melt, but the hairdyer seems even better! BEAUTIFUL!
Posted by: Cas | August 18, 2011 at 10:08 AM
I am totally making one too!
Posted by: Jen | August 18, 2011 at 10:13 AM
Sooooo coool!!! My boys would love it! And I think I have that same skirt you have on...Old Navy??!!!! I lovvve it!!!! Our first day of ALL day for everyone starts tomorrow...getting my gray covered...been wearing a hat for 2 weeks...having lunch with some great friends and then going for a rowing lesson!!!! CANNNOT wait!!!!! Gonna be a GREAT year!!!!!
Posted by: Staci | August 18, 2011 at 10:18 AM
You crack me up....I am so excited for you.....free time!!!! Enjoy it. I always look forward to the beginning of school also, but we have a new puppy....so I am continuing on with the puppy training......
The crayon projects is so pretty....and how easy....I might just have to try that while crayons are so cheap.
Posted by: Andrea @ Big Creek Cottage | August 18, 2011 at 10:27 AM
SO funny! I made one of these a few weeks ago and was thinking "I should make one for Whatever Blog (what I call you so my husband knows who I am talking about!)" Glad you made one, it looks great!
Posted by: Whitney | August 18, 2011 at 10:28 AM
I've been wanting to do this but was afraid of a mess. Now that I see how easy it is I'm going to try it!!!
Posted by: Melissa | August 18, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Enjoy your quiet time : )
Gemma x
Posted by: Gemma @ Musings of a gem | August 18, 2011 at 10:37 AM
Can't wait to try that one! Where will you hang it?
Posted by: Leah | August 18, 2011 at 10:37 AM
OMW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am absolutely making this with my son this week! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Maybe we'll invite his little friends over to make one, too! Thanks Meg.
and enjoy your quiet house! *sigh* Mine doesn't start until Sept. 8th!
Posted by: alaina | August 18, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Totally cool but not my style. Have you signed up for twitter yet? I think we should all email bomb you with pinterest invites until you start using it more.
Posted by: Bobbie | August 18, 2011 at 10:51 AM
I did think of you when I saw that on pinterest! Glad you got to make it! It is a very cool project!
Posted by: Holly | August 18, 2011 at 10:51 AM
this looks like a great project for my advisory...thanks for sharing!!! :)
Posted by: Sara | August 18, 2011 at 10:52 AM
Oh, how my girlies are going to LOVE this!!!
Posted by: Cindy | August 18, 2011 at 10:53 AM
LOVE IT!!
Posted by: Lora | August 18, 2011 at 10:53 AM
What size canvas did you use?
Posted by: Cindy | August 18, 2011 at 10:54 AM
What I think would make this just one step better is to put crayons on the other side too, and let the two ends melt into each other. If you did it in reverse colors, then you could get some beautiful secondary colors in the middle.
Posted by: Ashley Wilson | August 18, 2011 at 11:00 AM
this is the first time i've seen this and it is amazing! really, really love it. Where did you hang it?!
Posted by: meg schmidt | August 18, 2011 at 11:01 AM
How flipping clever! And so awesome! I'm going to try and 'Pin It' Im new to Pinterest too... could get totally addictive. Where did you put the canvas when finished? xx
Posted by: Kerry | August 18, 2011 at 11:18 AM
Yes.
Hooray for School!
Posted by: Mary Beth | August 18, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Have you heard of CraftGawker too? They're all over that site as well. And there's an iPhone app. That's deadly. But very useful when feeding a newborn in the middle of the night - I catch up on all my crafts! Instantly thought of you on this one, and every time I see a rainbow-anything!
Posted by: Darcie L. | August 18, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Yes! I was wondering when you would get to this project. It should be named the Meg Project with all those colors.
Posted by: Southern Gal | August 18, 2011 at 11:36 AM
I'm not crafty....but I can do this and I AM doing this. It screams HAPPY HAPPY FUN!!!
Posted by: Sarah B | August 18, 2011 at 11:37 AM
We have the same hair dryer! :) I have this on my list of things to make when my baby boy is bigger. What could be more fun? love it! Kelly
Posted by: Kelly | August 18, 2011 at 11:41 AM
LOVE the crayon rainbow. LOVE back to school. (just never loved it for my son. School was not a respite. in any way. teachers calling, blah blah blah) :)
Posted by: happygirl | August 18, 2011 at 11:41 AM
I think we will have to try that!
Posted by: Linda | August 18, 2011 at 11:42 AM
That is AMAZING! That totally made my day.
Posted by: Sarah | August 18, 2011 at 11:48 AM
Isn't school just the best use of our tax dollars?
Posted by: Sue Linse | August 18, 2011 at 11:56 AM
WOW WOW WOW!!!! This just totally made my day! Can't wait to try it out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: casey | August 18, 2011 at 11:59 AM
Funny, I hadnt seen anything like this until last night on Pinterest. The pin I saw used a hot glue gun and you just run the crayon through the gun as if it were a glue stick. Different results but this looks alot faster!
And Im dying here...where are you taking down wallpaper? Fill me in,fellow old home owner:)
Posted by: Sarah @ Handbags*N*Pigtails | August 18, 2011 at 12:05 PM
LoVe this!! I had not seen it before. It's been so hot here this summer...couldn't we just put it outside in the sun? :)
Posted by: Terrie G | August 18, 2011 at 12:06 PM
I am making that TODAY for my kids playroom! LOVE it!
Posted by: Charla Liedahl | August 18, 2011 at 12:06 PM
hahah. of course we knew! i think of your blog everytime i see that thing pinned.
glad to see its actually EASY.
i'm SO doing this.
the loft space in my apartment is all about color.
THIS would be perfect.
your report back sealed the deal. :)
off to buy some crayons!
Posted by: Kim | August 18, 2011 at 12:09 PM
LOVE! Where are you going to hang it?
Posted by: Michelle B | August 18, 2011 at 12:12 PM
I knew when I saw that on Pinterest you were going to try it. It's perfect for you.
Posted by: Cassi | August 18, 2011 at 12:24 PM
OMYGOSH! Love it!!!
Posted by: Jeanie Rhoades | August 18, 2011 at 12:24 PM
I was going to do this with my kids...we were going to try to just set it outside on one of those 110+ degree weather days and see how long it took them to melt...but 1) we didn't get the supplies around and 2) I live in an apartment complex and didn't want anyone messing with it. :P
But it looks like your project turned out great! Looks good!
Posted by: tinycandi | August 18, 2011 at 12:25 PM
Going to do this weekend. Love it!!!
Posted by: Meredith Salmon | August 18, 2011 at 12:32 PM
Oh, soooo fun!! I am going to have to do it ! Have a wonderful first day of you, Meg!
Posted by: Kate @ Songs Kate Sang | August 18, 2011 at 12:35 PM
It came out fantastically! xo
Posted by: Katie | August 18, 2011 at 12:37 PM
Every time I see that on Pinterest I think of you. It's cool to see that it seems to be as easy as it looks! Hafta try it now...
Posted by: Kori | August 18, 2011 at 12:39 PM
it was only a matter of time before you made one yourself - you're so right :) i've been making mini ones on 12x12 canvas like crazy....they're great decor for any age but make super fun baby gifts!
take care!
Posted by: lauren | August 18, 2011 at 12:44 PM
my 17yr old will love this craft! seriously!! :)
Posted by: Jodi @ The Un-Soccermom Blog | August 18, 2011 at 12:45 PM
I am ALLLLLL over this this weekend!!
Posted by: Kristin Hayne | August 18, 2011 at 12:46 PM
I definitely want to give that little art project a try. I pink puffy heart crayons. Yours looks great!
Posted by: Ashley | August 18, 2011 at 01:12 PM
SERIOUSLY! That has got to be the BEST artwork ever! We are sooooo gonna do that! :D
Posted by: shannon | August 18, 2011 at 01:14 PM
I did not realize how simple! this project would be. It will be perfect for the craft area of our playroom - thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Carol | August 18, 2011 at 01:27 PM
NO WAY!! I LOVE THIS!! I sorta AM all over pinterest...why have i never seen this?! I may just have to do this too. Thanks for the SUPER idea!!
xo,
alicia
Posted by: alicia @ la famille | August 18, 2011 at 01:45 PM
Oooohhhhh...I am so jealous. I didn't even finish our summer list and I am back to work. I teach, so I am doing the work thing again. However, the idea of having the kids go back to school and me not, sounds great. Too bad it's not in our budget.
Posted by: Loni | August 18, 2011 at 01:46 PM
What a fun project and so beautiful with all those colors!
Yay, for back to school except I still have a little one at home but it's nice for just one on one time ;)
Posted by: shannon | August 18, 2011 at 01:57 PM
I love this project! I homeschool my kiddos and I am always looking for new art projects! Thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: Tracy Sheehy | August 18, 2011 at 02:11 PM
The kids and I were just playing the game "Skippity" and thought of you -- a rainbow-colored game!!! Check it out. . .your Annie would LOVE it. (And listen to me. . .I talk like I "know" you and your kids -- ha! Gotta love the internet.)
Posted by: jennibell | August 18, 2011 at 02:16 PM
So excited about this picture. LOVE IT
THanks for sharing
Posted by: Melinda | August 18, 2011 at 02:19 PM
everytime i see something rainbow on pinterest i think of you. i've repinned a few of them and said to myself you should share this with meg. but then i forget. i'll get around to sharing them with you soon.
glad to see you made this. i've been thinking about doing it but just staying in one color. like blues & greens for my bedroom.
Posted by: A future Mrs | August 18, 2011 at 02:39 PM
I am dying over how wonderful this is. So simple, but incredible! Thanks for sharing! Crayola's stock is rising as I type. :)
Posted by: Emily B | August 18, 2011 at 02:41 PM
O_M_RAINBOW_GOODNESS!!!!!!
SQUEEEEEEEE!, I'm not starting dinner and I'm totally making one. RIGHT. Now.
When my children complain they're hungry in an hour I'll blame you. ; )
xoxo MaryLea
Posted by: MaryLea @ pink and green mama | August 18, 2011 at 03:10 PM
I just bought a clearenced canvas this week to do this, Im so excited. Yours is beautiful. Where did you hang it?
Posted by: Andrea | August 18, 2011 at 03:13 PM
August 24th is our first day and the FIRST time I will have all five in ALL DAY school. OH MY! I am giddy with anticipation! The sad thing IS...I will be sad too! GAH!
Posted by: Jill | August 18, 2011 at 03:35 PM
best craft thursday ever!
Posted by: jennie | August 18, 2011 at 03:36 PM
I have seen this before and now seeing yours gives me encouragement to do one this weekend! I also saw this on a blog and thought of you! It's a crayon wreath!! Such a fun gift idea for teachers!
http://messyjofu.blogspot.com/2011/07/have-you-ever-really-smelled-crayons.html
Posted by: Amy | August 18, 2011 at 03:42 PM
I was desperatly looking for cute art for the play room and thanks to you I will have some!! Love this idea and thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: Annie | August 18, 2011 at 03:42 PM
My daughter made one of these last week! She's going to put it up in her dorm room when she goes to university in 2 weeks! Hers is a bit more splattery than yours - she's into abstract art :)
I kind of figured this would be your style of artwork too!
Posted by: Rachel | August 18, 2011 at 03:46 PM
So freakin cool! I am thinking of putting a great "artistic" quote at the bottom of the canvas, then it can hang in my daughters room. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: got2havefaith | August 18, 2011 at 03:56 PM
Love it! I am on Pinterest and haven't seen this...very cool my girls will totally want to do this. Guess what...i'm pinned this post...lol
Posted by: Mommyof2Girlz/Steph | August 18, 2011 at 04:02 PM
Meg! You just need to know that I DROOLE over all your creations! I just started Pinterest this week and YOUR image of your rainbow books was my very virst PIN! I'm doing my own version of the books and posting on my blog tonight! You've inspired me to start posting MORE than just photography! Anyway, I always will link your site and give you credit! You're amazing. Keep up the WOW work!
Posted by: Amy Hill | August 18, 2011 at 04:08 PM
isn't that the coolest art!? you are so productive with your time. how do you do it?
Posted by: Mindy Harris | August 18, 2011 at 04:16 PM
Are you serious? Crayons have been around FOREVER and someone finally thought of this idea? How fun is that and it looks amazing, like a melting rainbow. You're such a colorful mom and I think school rocks too!
Posted by: Valerie @ Chateau A la Mode | August 18, 2011 at 04:23 PM
I thought about you EVERY single time this popped up on pinterest as new people would repin it. So glad you made one, it's fantastic!
Posted by: Sarah | August 18, 2011 at 04:37 PM
So cool - I see a project coming on!!
Posted by: Leeanne A | August 18, 2011 at 05:12 PM
Love it. I hadn't even seen it yet. Pinterest really isn't time consuming "to do." If you're already browsing all you would do is click "pin." Just let us know because you know we'll want to follow you. ;)
Posted by: gboll | August 18, 2011 at 05:14 PM
this is awesome. But, how do I find YOU on pinterest so I can follow your boards?
Posted by: shannon b | August 18, 2011 at 05:50 PM
This is amazing! (Well, both the project and the fact all your kids are in school!) I'm super inspired/tempted to do this project for my classroom! I love all your art projects - so full of color! :) Hope you had a lovely day kid-free!
Posted by: Amy @ dwell in the season | August 18, 2011 at 05:59 PM
This is the most amazing thing ever - I'm totally doin' it!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Emily | August 18, 2011 at 07:01 PM
I saw this on Pinterest and thought of you!
Jenna
momofmanyhats.blogspot.com
Posted by: Jenna | August 18, 2011 at 07:54 PM
A quiet day? Heavenly.
Posted by: Sarah | August 18, 2011 at 08:04 PM
You have convinced me to make one. :-)
Posted by: Sarah D | August 18, 2011 at 08:26 PM
I have melted crayons in many ways, but never this. I can't wait to try it. Thank you so much for sharing the pictures... amazing and totally fun!!! It might also be fun to place crayon stubs on a canvas, glue them in place, and do the same, for a more mix-y random kind of thing. Can't wait!!!!
~ MaryAnn Kohl
art book author
www.brightring.com
maryannfkohl.typepad.com/blog/
Posted by: MaryAnn Kohl, art book auhor | August 18, 2011 at 09:30 PM
By the way, you can soak off the paper easily overnight. Place crayons in a plastic tub, cover with water overnight, and tomorrow, the papers slide off easily!!!
Posted by: MaryAnn Kohl, art book auhor | August 18, 2011 at 09:32 PM
MEG! I absolutely love it. I was still in love with the crayon pics from yesterday...I'm on Pinterest. I don't do FB or Twitter, but I was already kind of doing Pinterest (saving pics or ideas I loved on a folder on my computer) and it just made it easier to put it all in one place and I love that I can access it anywhere. You could join under a secret name and just be an in the closet pinner..:)
Posted by: melissa*320 sycamore | August 18, 2011 at 09:46 PM
Such an awesome idea! I love how much you love color (did that make sense?) :) It's nice to see someone who acutally uses color in their house and daily life. I'm sick of all this white stuff!!! Thanks for the little pick-me-up today!
Posted by: Annie | August 18, 2011 at 10:18 PM
Oh my, that is SO fabulous! love it.
Posted by: Sara W | August 18, 2011 at 10:27 PM
Oh. My. Word! I'm *so* doing this with my kiddos. They will LOVE it! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Regina | August 18, 2011 at 10:45 PM
Love, love, LOVE this! I think I might actually try this.
Yay for all day school and free time for you! My 3 year-old just started preschool and my 5 year-old started kindergarten. I'm having a hard time with it!
Posted by: Kacey | August 18, 2011 at 10:57 PM
It's funny, because I saw this on Pinterest and thought of you. It's on my "to do" list...which, thanks to Pinterest, is getting longer by the second!
Posted by: Sara @ Happy Brown House | August 18, 2011 at 11:22 PM
That is top if my interest list too - and you did it!!! Wonderfully awesomely COOL!!!
Posted by: se7en | August 19, 2011 at 02:25 AM
Super cool project! I just saw something like this the other day and thought I'm going to have to try that, and I was thinking it would be fun to tweak it, like all purple hues, that says Heidi!! Even cool hues or warm hues would be pretty cool. And then I saw your cool close-up photos of crayons yesterday and thought of the project again. Need to get some new crayons first though...and make the time.
It is weird to hear all the kids going back to school when you homeschool. I wonder what I'd do with the free time, guess I'll find out in 20+ years from now, eh!?! ;)
Posted by: Heidi Jo the Artist | August 19, 2011 at 02:31 AM
Fantastic! I really think I'm gonna do this!!
Posted by: Trexxann | August 19, 2011 at 04:06 AM
LOVE how that looks!
Posted by: Bernice | August 19, 2011 at 07:59 AM
I recently tried this and I think it is the simplest craft ever and the results are just fabulous!
Posted by: ann | August 19, 2011 at 08:07 AM
Hello - I am a first time visitor, do you ring a bell or clap for me now? I love the artwork and since I am a teacher (4th grade) I feel very appreciated! I will definitely be doing this with my class. Thanks for the inspiration and the appreciation.
Posted by: Janet Nordfors | August 19, 2011 at 09:19 AM
OH my goodness that is amazing!!! I want to make one too. How fun! I haven't seen it before - just haven't browsed pinterest yet. No time. Happy QUIET day at your house day.
Posted by: Nicole Q. | August 19, 2011 at 09:40 AM
Love that idea!!! We will be doing that the next weekend I am off work! So pretty!!! The kids will adore that! Yes, I have been really enjoying these first few days of school too!
Posted by: Nicole G | August 19, 2011 at 10:06 AM
Are you going to hang it? I so would!!!
Posted by: Lizabeth | August 19, 2011 at 10:16 AM
This is so awesome. My daughter is moving into her "big girl" room and wants it to have rainbows but I'm not one for the "obvious" - this art will be a must for her new room.
Posted by: Missy | August 19, 2011 at 10:39 AM
You have some awesome ideas! I tried the sidewalk paint with my daughter the other day and had a blast. This looks so cool!
Posted by: Melissa | August 19, 2011 at 11:27 AM
Totally in love with this....now to decide how big I want it and how many cranyons I'm gonna have to steal from my kiddos to make it...tough!
Posted by: ViVOchic | August 19, 2011 at 11:40 AM
This is the favorite of the day for me, for sure! Love this. Should be great experimenting with different color arrangements. This is definitely on my list of thing WE HAVE TO DO!
Posted by: Marjorie | August 19, 2011 at 01:06 PM
I made this yesterday mere hours after your post. I must have one heck of a powerful blow dryer because the colors did not run nicely the way yours did. They blew in every direction and splattered...but it still looks really cool!
Posted by: Charla Liedahl | August 19, 2011 at 04:17 PM
This is so awesome. Officially in my list of projects
Posted by: Nat | August 19, 2011 at 08:15 PM
Now I want to make one too!!! It would be cool to have it hanging in the hallway outside of my art classroom.
Posted by: Kathy | August 19, 2011 at 09:47 PM