Clear cup melted ornaments

Year after year I search for new ideas I can use in my classroom for Christmas gifts to the parents. I basically narrow down ideas by 3 items: simple, cheap and cute. Simple because we are talking about kids here and we still have standards to cover. Cheap because well….. hello, we are teachers and […]

These were fun to make because you get quick results. You'll need cups like this, they are soft whitish plastic. We tried the clear plastic cups - FAIL, they don't melt. These were from the dollar...

Year after year I search for new ideas I can use in my classroom for Christmas gifts to the parents. I basically narrow down ideas by 3 items: simple, cheap and cute. Simple because we are talking about kids here and we still have standards to cover. Cheap because well….. hello, we are teachers and […]

We melted plastic cups and made them into ornaments - an unusual craft with pleasing results. The following post contains affiliate links, which means that at no extra cost to you I can make a tiny bit of money to help support this blog. Thank you! One of the first posts that I saved on Pinterest were these Kadinsky Circle Plastic Cup Mobiles from Arts for Life (link no longer seems to be active, apologies). They look great but what Annie doesn't mention is which type of plastic the cup…

These were fun to make because you get quick results. You'll need cups like this, they are soft whitish plastic. We tried the clear plastic cups - FAIL, they don't melt. These were from the dollar...

If you haven't seen part 1, click here. #209 Modern Art found on this site. Supplies needed: black tempera paint, Elmer's glue, watercolor paper, watercolor paints. #210Watercolor ATC found at Art Projects for Kids. Supplies needed: watercolor paper, watercolors, brush or eyedropper, lemon juice, tissue, ballpoint pen. #211 Fluffy Stuff found at Play Create Explore. Supplies needed: bowl, 2 boxes of cornstarch and 1 can shaving cream, powdered tempera paint optional. #212 MYO Rainbow…

These gorgeous melted crayon ornaments are so much fun to make. Add a pop of color to your Christmas tree this year with this easy Christmas craft.

Plastic cup ornament craft was a success! Check out a few of the many wonderfully creative cups my students made before winter break! #shrinkydinks #scienceteacher #diy #crafts #plasticcupornament....

These melted crayon ornaments are such a fun DIY Christmas ornament craft for kids to do during the holidays! They turn out really cute (and don’t take a lot of effort). All you need is some crayon wax from leftover crayon ends and a glass ornament! Here’s how to make your own melted crayon ornament…