Kids Craft: Crayon Batik Valentines
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I have always had a love affair with children’s books. In their best form, they have the capacity to shape how we see the world simply through a few words and illustrations. Red, a new book from our sponsor Harper Collins, is one of those special children’s books that should become a new classic.
Red tells the story of a crayon who has a red label, but is, in fact, blue. Red tries to be red, with the help of those around him, but no matter how hard he tries, he just can’t be red. The heartwarming story depicts, through adorable illustrations, how we are all best when we have the courage to let our true inner selves shine.
This sweet book inspired us to come up with a special crayon project ourselves. I love this simple activity that transforms any crayon drawing into a cool batik design that looks just like the complicated fabric technique. It’s fun to see the drawing change before your eyes, and it turns any child’s crayon drawing into a framable work of art or the perfect homemade Valentine. Here’s how you do it in three easy steps.