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Make Broken Crayon Monograms

28 August 2009 5,529 views 9 Comments
by heather

Here’s a cute idea for a teacher gift that will cost you very little coin! It would also be super cute in a kid’s room, or as a kiddie birthday gift. You can find a box of crayons and a frame at the dollar store. Print out your background with the teacher’s name, and create a monogram out of crayons, breaking them to get the right widths. Glue crayons on, pop in the frame, and you’re ready to go back to school! You can also substitute other school supplies such as colored pencils or regular #2 pencils. Oh, and don’t forget to check the school supply bins at your local department stores for even better prices on crayons! [click here for original project]

Project Estimate:

  • Frame, $1
  • Box of crayons, $1
  • Glue, on hand

Total: $2

(Sidenote, somewhat unrelated but I liked this: Here’s a great thought-provoking article about giving teacher’s gifts, and what teachers REALLY want)

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9 Comments »

  • Jessica said:

    my goodness. I will have to tuck this idea away for when J is in school!

  • Vone said:

    I have the supplies to make one of these for my friends little boy and I haven’t got my act together. This idea has been tucked away for awhile. Love it.

  • Cassandra Watson said:

    Cute idea! I just made some new crayons from old broken crayons. Love it!

  • Amy @ Living Locurto said:

    This is awesome! What a nifty thrifty idea. thanks!

  • Paige said:

    I am really thinking about trying this with pencils for our home office. :)

  • Craft of the Day : How to Make a Crayon Monogram said:

    [...] How to Make a Crayon Monogram [...]

  • Heather said:

    What a cute idea! This would be great on a classroom wall. Thanks for linking to me!

  • Cheryl said:

    Very neat idea and easy for kids to do.

  • Different by Design » Blog Archive » Dollar Store Crafts said:

    [...] teachers gift. Seeing these makes me want to be a teacher so i can hang one in my office. Click here to see how its [...]

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