MELTED CRAYONS by Teapot (Marian McBride)

Another fun and easy technique that creates unique backgrounds is "Melted Crayons". With your supervision, your children will love participating in this technique. There are many variations on this technique, but the following is how I create mine.

Example Supplies:
Stamp: TAC-The Angel Company, "Luscious Leaves"
Quote: Vellum Quotable Quotes
Crayons: Cheap dollar store brand
Cardstock: Cream Linen

Instructions:
1. Place several sheets of newspaper on ironing board;
2. Heat "utility" iron--not your household iron;
3. Select cardstock color & size; fold in half;
4. Lay down a sheet of waxed paper larger than your cardstock over the newspaper protective sheets; 5. Cut small pieces of your selected crayon colors; set aside; 6. Using ONE crayon color at a time, PARTIALLY MELT the crayon by placing in between the waxed paper sheets. While the crayon is still "wet", lift one side of the waxed paper and slide in your cardstock and complete the melting process, letting the color run. 7. Continue this process with your selected colors until satisfied with your design. 8. Allow your cardstock to cool before using.
 

TIPS:
1. Do NOT allow your colors to run too much--this will cause a "muddy" color; 2. After the first melting process and before you slide in your cardstock to melt again, slide in your cardstock and "see" where you want the next color to be placed. 3. Do NOT throw away your colored wax paper! These make beautiful backgrounds as well! Adhere to white cardstock with your favorite adhesive.