favor-“ette”: crayon vase

Do you have 10 minutes? Then you (and the kids) can make this adorable vase!

Nothing – and I mean NOTHING – was more thrilling to me each September than that new box of Crayola crayons (64, of course). There was something about that tiered box – all the crayons still sharpened and clean – that symbolized so perfectly the start of a brand new school year. I would actually hold off using them for as long as possible, hating to ruin the perfection of those colorful rows, all neatly lined up.

So you could imagine how smitten I am with this vase . I mean, just look at it – a row of brand new crayons – forever!

All you need is a box of crayons, a can and a glue gun – easy peasy.

You may need to experiment a bit with the size of the can and the number of crayons. For this vase I used a six-ounce can (from tomato paste) and 23 crayons (which was great as I was able to purchase one box of 24). I wrapped it with a little raffia ribbon and filled it with flowers from my garden.

This would also work beautifully with colored pencils and a taller container – I may try that next!

No flowers? Fill with candies, rubber bands or paper clips instead.

Okay – am I the only one who wants to run out and buy that box of 64 – with the built-in sharpener????

And now for Babble links!

17 Inventive Ways To Use Your Ice Cube Trays!
23 Creative Recipes Using Cake Mix!

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Sheri Silver

Sheri Silver is a New York-based food photographer and recipe developer who has been cooking and baking for over 30 years. She works with brands, authors and restaurants to create recipes that are as beautiful as they are foolproof - and every recipe on this blog has been made, tweaked and eaten in her own kitchen.

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