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August 17, 2018 by Jenae - 18 Comments
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How To Make A Crayon Wreath

crayon wreath

I first saw the idea for this  DIY crayon wreath on Pinterest. I instantly fell in love and knew I needed to make one. Plus, crayons are so cheap right now and the only other material I had to buy was the foam wreath. And did I tell you I have the perfect spot for it???

By the way…this crayon wreath is intended to be used indoors. Believe me, you don’t want waxy crayon running down your front door!

Before I walk you through the process, I want to tell you a little secret. I’m not crafty. Nope. I typically don’t even enjoy doing “adult” crafts because they never turn out like I want. Kid’s crafts that I make with Big Brother, on the other hand, typically turn out how I expect them to! So I may or may not have torn off the crayons and started over when almost half had already been hot-glued on…

How To Make A Crayon Wreath

Crayon Wreath Supplies:

crayon wreath

  • 2″ wreath (or whatever size you want)
  • 2-3 x 24-count packages of crayons
  • hot glue
  • extra fabric

Crayon Wreath Directions:

crayon wreath

 STEP 1. Cut your fabric into strips a couple inches wide…pinking shears keep the edges from fraying.

 

crayon wreath

STEP 2. Wrap the fabric strips around the foam wreath, securing the edges with a hot glue gun.

 

crayon wreath

 All done…no need for it to be perfect since it will be covered up.

 

crayon wreath

 STEP 3. Use a hot glue gun to glue the crayons on the wreath.

 

crayon wreath

 Continue until you’ve covered the entire wreath.

 

crayon wreath

 STEP 4. To make the “flowers”, just fold a piece of scrap fabric (hot glue the fold if you need to) until it is about 1/2 to 1 inch wide. If you’re looking for a prettier flower tutorial, you might want to look elsewhere. My “flowers” just kind of look like rolled up pieces of cloth. :)

 

crayon wreath

STEP 5. Start rolling them up, making sure to keep it tight.

 

crayon wreath

 STEP 6. Hot glue the edges. See? I told you they just look like rolled up pieces of cloth!

 

crayon wreath

 But on the wreath they look so much prettier.

 

 STEP 7. For the hanger, I just used a piece of ribbon and hot glued and pinned the edges. It’s been up for over a week and hasn’t fallen yet…so I’m thinking this is good enough.

There You Have… One Cute Crayon Wreath!

crayon wreath

This post was first published August 2011. Last updated 2018.

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  1. Whitney says

    August 17, 2011 at 3:15 pm

    Super cute idea! I LOVE crayons :)

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  2. Deceptively Educational says

    August 17, 2011 at 3:19 pm

    Adorable! Did you put this on your front door? I’d love to but worry that the sun might melt the crayons, especially since I get some wicked-hot morning sun on my brown metal door. :( I think I’ll just have to find a spot to hang this inside! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Jenae says

      August 17, 2011 at 3:24 pm

      I just added this helpful tidbit of info. No, I put it on our pantry door. I am pretty sure the crayons would melt all over the place if it was on our front door! :)

      Reply
  3. Grumpy Grateful Mom says

    August 17, 2011 at 3:35 pm

    That’s the cutest wreath ever!

    Reply
  4. Ani says

    August 17, 2011 at 4:28 pm

    Oh, crayons are definitely my favorite school supply. I actually did a blog round up on them a few weeks back. Feel free to check it out.

    http://anisfavoritethings.blogspot.com/2011/07/christmas-countdown-5-months-and-crayon.html

    Reply
  5. Amy says

    August 17, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    I will be making one of these to hang on my kindergarten classroom’s door!

    Reply
  6. Catherine says

    August 17, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    I’m thinking of using the idea for a picture frame. My oldest starts pre-school in a couple of weeks.

    Reply
  7. Angela says

    August 17, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    That looks awesome! I’m so impressed, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  8. Rachel says

    August 17, 2011 at 6:31 pm

    I have that pinned on Pinterest too, but I’ve been too chicken to try it out. I am golden in the kids crafts department, but lacking in the adult crafts department, just like you. Thanks for the tutorial. I just stocked up on crayons so I think I’ll have to get brave enough to try this one.

    Reply
  9. Heidi says

    August 17, 2011 at 7:01 pm

    So cute! Wish it wouldn’t melt hanging on my door here in Las Vegas!

    Reply
  10. Vicky says

    August 17, 2011 at 7:37 pm

    This is so darn cute! I just pinned it. I am a new follower to your blog. Thanks for the fab ideas!

    Reply
  11. Laura says

    August 17, 2011 at 8:15 pm

    This is BEAUTIFUL!!!!

    Reply
  12. Molly W says

    August 17, 2011 at 8:45 pm

    I LOVE this idea! I had to share it on FB :) My favorite school supplies are new markers.

    Reply
  13. Kristen @ Busy Kids = Happy Mom says

    August 18, 2011 at 11:42 am

    Oohh – this is great! I made one of these years ago with wooden hoops – like the kind you use for needlepoint – I like this one so much better. Roses to boot!

    Reply
  14. Laura says

    August 18, 2011 at 10:01 pm

    I will be buying a few more boxes of crayons! I think it would be a great teacher’s Christmas gift!

    Reply
  15. Leasa says

    September 5, 2011 at 9:00 am

    Very cute idea. I think yours turned out just great.

    Reply
  16. Liz Hyke says

    December 19, 2011 at 12:39 pm

    I am so glad to have found this!! I seen the idea on Pinterest but there were no instructions. I have been looking for ideas for my daycare mamas and this is perfect!! Thank you so much for posting this for all of us to see. You rock!!

    Reply
  17. julie says

    April 14, 2020 at 3:53 pm

    I love this idea! How cute! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

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