Kaleidoscope Colors

I've seen this crayon art on just about every popular website out there, so I thought it was about time I gave it a try. I decided to go with the original rainbow style, but my friend who made one with me went with a blue and white theme. 

Tools: Canvas, Crayons, Glue Gun, Hair Dryer

Start by laying out the crayons across the top of the canvas in the color scheme you want.

Glue down the crayons one by one. I'm a little OCD and had to make all the "Crayola" labels face up.

Use the hair dryer to melt the tips of the crayons. It took a while for the crayons to start melting and drip.

I'd recommend working in small sections at a time. Once the crayons are warm it's easier to go back and melt them more.

Lay down something under the canvas and wear clothes you don't mind getting wax on. Make sure you cover a large are because the wax flies a lot farther than we thought it would. 

The finished product.

Since you control how far down the colors go, you can leave white space for words or drawings.

Sunday Seven

Here's seven things I'm loving this week...

Lilly Pulitzer Planner 

She will be dearly missed, but her legacy lives on.

Evening walks on the beach with friends.

Something I will miss once everyone leaves for college.

My shorts collection
From left to right, top to bottom: New York & Co.; Hollister; Abercrombie & Fitch; American Eagle; Rue 21; Hollister

An absolute necessity since summer has officially arrived here in Florida.

The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie via Cupcakes and Cashmere

 These delicious cookies from Emily Schuman's book are my new go-to dessert. They're that perfect combo of crispy edges and a gooey center. (at least the first batch was; I burned the second batch...)

A new way to display my earrings.

 Not only a cute decoration for my dresser, but a practical way to have easy access to my favorite pairs.

Bath & Body Works from left to right: Coconut Leaves; Tiki Beach; Caribbean Escape

It seems crazy to me to burn candles when its 95 degrees outside, but these smell so good I just might have to crank up the A/C and make an exception.

Oreo

Aspen

I found these two precious kittens hiding in our shed. Unfortunately, my dog doesn't take kindly to other pets so we had to take them to the Humane Society.

Have a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend!