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Craft for Kids: Melted Crayon Canvas Art

Craft for Kids: Melted Crayon Canvas Art
We're always looking for new and fun ways to keep the kids entertained, which is why we fell head-over-heels in love with this unique craft project. It's a simple activity to do with your kids, and the final result is gorgeous. How do you do it? The steps are simple. 1. Line a box of 64 crayons to the top of an art canvas. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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