Holiday Planning & Ideas Valentine's Day Valentine's Day Crafts How to Make Crayon Hearts With Waxed Paper If the sun seems to shine right into your window, give it something gleam through. By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 20, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email These translucent hanging hearts are easy to make from waxed paper and crayons. Read on to learn how to create them and color your room with cheer. What You'll Need Materials Wax paper Wax crayons Handheld pencil sharpener Kraft paper Iron Pencil Scissors Silk thread Instructions Begin with a 12-by-16-inch sheet of waxed paper. Fold it in half along its length; unfold. Deposit wax-crayon shavings (made with a handheld pencil sharpener) evenly but not thickly across one half of the paper. Fold the clean half of the paper over the shavings. Crimp the three open edges with a 1/2-inch fold to hold the shavings. Protect your ironing surface with kraft paper. Place the waxed paper on the kraft paper, and cover it with another sheet of kraft paper. Iron lightly on medium heat, checking after every few passes. Stop when all the shavings have melted. Let cool. Trace and cut out hearts of various sizes. String each heart with a silk thread for hanging