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Monday, May 18, 2015

DIY CRAYON LIPSTICK

DIY
Crayon Lipstick



My Tiffany and I just love to do projects together.  Sometimes the project is my idea and sometimes it is her idea.  We kept seeing these things on the interwebs about making lipstick from crayons.  At first I thought okay that is weird but then I gave it a second thought when my Tiffany said she wanted to try it.  

How many of us put a crayon in our mouth and took a bite when we were very small?  I know I tasted my crayons a couple of times.  I also know as an adult with children that crayons are nontoxic and safe for children.  So I thought okay they are safe so maybe this is something we could do.  

Disclaimer:

I have to have a disclaimer for this project. 
I take no responsibility for any damages caused by completing this project or by using the end product. The wax is very hot when handling and there is some debate as to it's safety. 

Please do not accept my word as to how safe this is or isn't. 

I did do a search and I found that most believe it is safe and those who believe that it isn't could not offer any real evidence to prove their view on this subject.  This is something you have to decide for yourself.  I will tell you that is was a super fun project. 


We started by gathering up the things we would need. There were several problems that had to be worked out.  First and most important was what on Earth to put our colors in???  Then we thought about it and realized we could use the plastic containers you get when you buy those wax melts for your home.  So we each got one and took the melts out.  Then we washed them very well and let them dry.  So with that problem solved here is what you will need. 



What You Will Need

1.) Containers to put lipstick in
2.) Glass jars that you can toss when you are done
3.) Crayons
4.) Coconut Oil
5.) A pan to boil water in
6.) Some disposable plastic spoons
7.) Paper towels
8.) Teaspoon 

Then you are set and ready to make your colors.  Just pick out the number of colors you want to make.  We each choose 6 because we had 6 places in our tray to put them in.  

Steps


1.)  Remove wrappers from crayons
2.)  Boil water in large pan
3.)  Place one teaspoon of Coconut Oil and one crayon in the jar
4.)  Place into the pan with boiling water
5.)  Use a spoon (plastic works) to mix it as the crayon melts
6.)  When it is completely melted pull the jar out of the pan and pour into the tray
       (Please be careful the glass jar is hot and so is the liquid mixture.) 
7.) Let it cool while you work on the next color. 



Tiffany and I had two jars each and we would clean and dry them as we emptied them out.  This took some effort but we found that if you clean them with the hottest water you can handle and then wipe them out with a paper towel they come really clean.  

Keep doing this until you have all your colors.  They will have a crayon smell when they are being poured into the container but as they cool that calms down.  Now for the amazing part, they actually work!!!



I made some of your basic colors and Tiffany choose colors she liked and wanted to experiment with.  We had a lot of fun and we ended up with some awesome lipstick.  So if you have seen this before, now you know it really works!!!!


Tiffany decorated the outside of her lipstick tray with duck tape and I used some pretty Korean paper.  I am going to write the names of my colors on mine.  One of mine is called Tickle Me Pink...

Disclaimer:

I have to have a disclaimer for this project. 
I take no responsibility for any damages caused by completing this project or by using the end product. The wax is very hot when handling and there is some debate as to it's safety. 

Please do not accept my word as to how safe this is or isn't. 
I did do a search and I found that most believe it is safe and those who believe that it isn't could not offer any real evidence to prove their view on this subject.  This is something you have to decide for yourself.

 I will tell you that is was a super fun project.  

They would even work for finger painting on paper. 

Sorry our photos are a little dark, we did this project at night. 

Oh and you know I MUST share my latest find...


Vintage Silver Sipping Spoons!!!

Can't wait to make a fun summer drink.



I had seen these over at Ivy and Elephants and I had to have a set for myself.  Thank you for sharing them ladies and I am delighted to have my very own sipping/iced tea spoons.



Yay!!!  My Crayon Lipstick has been featured at:


Thank you ever so kindly!!!

Making fun memories with Tiffany,
Beverly

Tea Cottage Pretties

13 comments:

  1. Wow it must of been a lot of fun making your own lipstick with your daughter Beverly. Thanks you for the tutorial on how to make them. Your spoons are really cute too. Have a wonderful week.
    Juliemxo

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    1. Hello Julie and thank you so much. We had a ball but cleaning those jars was a nightmare. We threw them away when we finished with them. Although that part was not fun we still enjoyed ourselves. There is nothing like making memories with your children. Oh and I adore my spoons. They are so pretty!!!! Thank you for visiting me today. Hugs, Beverly

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  2. This is so fabulously cool! I don't think I'll look at a box of good, ol' 64s again the same. Thank you for sharing your creative, easy to follow how-to with us, sweet Beverly. Which of the colours that you made is your favourite?

    Big (gentle) hugs & many thanks for your wonderfully nice comment on Sunday's post,
    ♥ Jessica

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    1. Hello dearest Jessica, you know I will never look at them the same either. I wanted to tell you that I totally love reading your blog. You have a very special gift in that you are a beautiful writer. I do believe you could take anything (even something not so great) and describe it in such a way that it would be beautiful. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder and through your eyes the world dances with splendor. You are a treasure. Gentle hugs, Beverly

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  3. Beverly, this is so darn fun! I would never guess that you can make lipstick out of crayons!! My teenage granddaughters would love this. I can see a ganny/grand day in the near future. Great idea to use the candle wax trays. I love your sipping spoons. I remember thinking how beautiful they were at Ivy and Elephants.
    hugs,
    Jann

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    1. Thank you so much, it was loads of fun to do!!! We are very pleased with the outcome. You knwo we love making stuff. Hugs, Beverly

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  4. Hi, Beverly, You know I'm a fan of yours, but THIS is over the top fabulous. I just can't stand it so YOU are the bonus feature of the week! Love your stuff, Linda Crafts a la Mode

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    1. Woo Hoo!!! Thank you so much Linda, I am over the moon ticked pink... Make that you Tickle Me Pink!!! Hugs, Beverly

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  5. How clever and creative you are! I had no idea crayon lipsticks could be made.
    Have a wonderful weekend!

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    1. Thank you so much for visiting me and for the nice comment. I found you via Ivy and Elephants and your blog is fabulous! Thank you for adding me on Goggle!!! Hugs, Beverly

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  6. Hello dear Beverly, what a great post. I love the idea of making lipstick out of crayons.
    What fun you did this together. While reading the post I could see you both working at it.
    Lovely and precious to make memories like this.
    Thank you so much, sweet Beverly, for your very kind comment on my old piano post.
    I admire you for taking piano lessons. Playing music is something I have no feeling for, I mean I love music
    but could never play an instrument. Good for you.....and yes I'm sure you're looking forward to having your own piano, when back in the USA. Thank you also for signing up on my blog, Beverly, that is so sweet of you.
    Many Hugs and Blessings to you and your dear family,
    Wilma.

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    1. Dearest Wilma, thank you ever so kindly for your sweet comment. Tiffany and i did have a ball making this crayon lipstick. Who knew??? Hope you are doing well this week and I will be dropping by soon to visit again. Hugs, Beverly

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