This simple homemade kids Valentines idea are crayon Valentines that you can make and give from this free printable. Start by making your own galaxy crayons for bright and colorful fun! Then turn your colorful crayons into fun Crayon Valentines Day card which are currently are all the rage that kids can take to school and hand out to their friends on Valentines Day.

DIY Galaxy Crayon Valentines for Kids

The first thing we will do is make the galaxy crayons. All you need is a box of crayons – I love using leftover crayons, broken pieces and found crayons – and a silicone mold.

Related: Mega list of Kids Valentines for School

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Pssst…if you don’t have time to make galaxy crayons, grab a mega-box of crayons or small individually wrapped packages and attach the full crayons on the printed cards. <–bet I am not the only mom that had to do this the night before Valentines celebration at school!

What Colors Do You Need To Make Galaxy Crayons?

The galaxy if filled with colors. Traditional galaxy colors involve black, white, blue, purple, and pinks. It is generally very dark, and that would make for an interesting crayon. But for these DIY galaxy crayons you can use any colors you want. Keeping them all in the similar shade will make coloring a little easier as they won’t be mixing and changing too much.

Supplies Needed To Make Star Shaped Galaxy Crayons

Star silicone mold
Assorted Crayons
Printable “You Color My World” Valentine Cards
Glue Dots

How To Make Star Shaped Galaxy Crayons

Step 1

Start by going through the box of crayons and adding all similar shades to one pile.

Steps 2-5 shown in a collage for DIY Galaxy Crayon Valentines for Kids steps for kids to make — This is how we will make our star shaped galaxy crayons!

Step 2

Then remove the labels from the crayons and cut them into small pieces. Add them to the silicone mold — keep like colors together.

Step 3

Bake at 250 degrees for 15-20 minutes until the crayons are fully melted.

Step 4

Remove from oven and allow to cool.

Step 5

Once hardened, remove from the silicone mold.

Craft Note:

Make sure you put a cookie sheet under the molds. It will make it easier to avoid spills and burns.

Make Your Star Shaped Galaxy Crayons Sparkle

You can also add a little glitter to them to make them sparkle and shine like a real star!
Or you could even melt down glitter crayons. I believe a couple different popular art brands make them.
They also make confetti crayons which have finer glitter in them that would also work.
Don’t want to use a star? That’s fine! You can use a heart mold to make crayons hearts.
You can use all sorts of crayon pieces in different molds and melt them. Use any silicone mold you want. Heart shape, circles, stars, you name it! Then add it to a Valentine card that you printed out on card stock.

Crayon Valentine printable with a pink galaxy crayon and a blue galaxy crayon.

How to Use Your Crayons To Make A Valentine’s Day Card… You Color My World!

If you’re looking for colorful and unique Valentine’s Day cards, we have the perfect ones for you! Every kid loves to color, but let’s take it up a notch with super fun Galaxy Crayon Valentines!