Melt crayons instead of melting down

So a few days ago one of my dear friends, Rhonda at http://mcclishphotostudios.wordpress.com/, came over and we renewed our tradition of craft dates, which are the only types of dates if you asked me. Rhonda was really excited to do melted crayon art, and I went with it. I had heard that you could only use Crayola, so after a quick stop at a craft store we were ready to go.
Supplies:
box of crayons (we got the largest we could find)
hot glue gun (with tons of glue sticks)
canvas(es)
hair dryer
Steps:
1) pick your colors ( I stayed in a monochromatic palette, with blues and browns)We learned that you want to not just use dark colors, but have groupings of lighter colors.
2)hot glue the crayons down ( you might want to take the labels off we didn't, but that is us)
3) This is why you should do this with a friend, melt the crayons. To melt the crayons you must angle the canvas and the go over the crayons with a blow dryer. It might take a second to start, but once it does you will have cascading colors. It is so cool to watch.
this is what we ended up with:

(photo credit: McClish Photography)
We thought we would each just do one, and boy were we wrong, this is an addicting craft be forewarned. So go out grab a good friend and watch things melt down.

Travel Map

So a friend of mine posted on her website http://www.emilygracegoodrich.com/#_ (really cool you should check it out) a link to find the map of the places you have been. This is really cool. I have a great project in mind for it. This is my current map:http://www.travbuddy.com/widget_map_confirm.php?id=6415564

2012

I am back to blogging, it has been quit awhile. Since my last post I have 1) turned another year older 2) taken my first finals in college 3) celebrated the birth of Christ with my amazing family 3) painted and baked A LOT 4) spent a good deal of time with people who inspire me 5) watched as the year changed, and 6) spent a good deal of time in reflection.
These are the things I have realized 1) I have an amazing family 2) I have amazing friends 3) I am simply surrounded by truly inspirational people and need to appreciate them more 4) I like being me 5) I need to eat healthier 6) I like exercising

So......... here are my resolutions 1) appreciate my friends, new and old 2) pray more 3) blog once a week 4) live creatively every day 5) always be there with a helping hand 6) eat less sweets 7) be contented 8) keep my head in the clouds and my feet on the ground 9) LOVE EVERY MINUTE OF 2012
I WILL LIVE WELL IN 2012!!!!!!