If you have a crayon collection and lots of fabric scraps, this craft is for you! We have a fun art on the go project using this crayon roll craft with a little twist!
While my kids grow up, our crayon collection also continues to grow. These crayon rolls are great for storage, and we became big fans of them! We love this craft so much that I decided to come up with my own twist on it. Now this crayon roll can be art on the go! I decided to add a little tablet with my crayon roll, and let me tell you, it’s a game changer! It’s so easy to store and so convenient! Just throw it in your purse and take it literally anywhere. Car rides, flights, ceremonies, the grocery store, etc. Kids love it, adults love it, it’s seriously perfect for everyone.
Supplies for your crayon roll
- Fabric
- Button
- Elastic
- Sewing supplies
- Iron
- Tablet
- And of course, Crayons!
I got these tablets from Walgreens when there was a sale, but I know Dollar Tree also has small tablets. I also found some on amazon that you can view here.
How to make the crayon roll
Step 1: Start with some fabric
This craft is so fun because you get to customize it to your liking! I started with floral fabric, but there are lots of good options as well.
Step 2: Folding
Fold down the top section and sew.
Step 3: Turn it right side out
Make sure to iron your fabric!
Iron the remaining edges up! Just a half inch.
Step 4: Sew the bottom
Sew along the bottom folded edge.
Take it up about 2/3 of the way as seen below:
Step 5 : Elastic
Add your elastic for the closure
Then sew all the way around your fabric.
Step 6 : Making your crayon slots
Take a measuring tape and pins and measure how far apart you want the crayons. I just did 1 inch per slot.
Make sure to leave plenty of room for your tablet.
Step 7 : Adding your tablet
To cover the tablet, I just used hot glue and covered it with extra fabric. You can also use different fabric if you want to go the mix and match route.
Step 8:Add the button
Fill with crayons and tablet and roll up, THEN sew on your button. This just helps with the correct distance the button needs to be from the elastic.
Color away
Now you have the cutest crayon roll! These also make the sweetest handouts, especially for teachers.
Once you get it down, it’s so easy to make. This was just a few I grabbed from my collection!
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Camille says
Love those! I made a little notebook cozy that fits crayons and a little notepad all in one. So fun to make!!!
http://camillescasa.blogspot.com/2010/01/notebook-cozy.html
Laura @ Just For Love says
CA-UUUUUUUTE girlie!
Sarah says
Do you think this is possible without sewing (glue or hem tape)??
These are adorable and my daughter has been BEGGING me for one, but I can not sew :O)
Tere says
Very cute! I love the little ruffle notepad!
karen says
SOO CUTE !! where did you get the farbics ??? the local farbic stores here *hobby lobby and joanns* are.. boring !!! and im in a BIG need to find cute farbic stores !!
Amy @ Chicy-Creations says
Love it! I made something similar for my little girl last year for Christmas, I think I like your version better!
Joy says
Love it! Of course I wish I had seen it before I made my slew of them! Come join me friday for a new fun link up!
Joy
mommaskindacrafty.blogspot.com
The Brownings says
Love this! Great idea!!
Amy says
Very cute. What a smartie to add a spot for a notebook! And darling fabric choices!
Allie says
Oh this is just TOO CUTE!
You should come link it up to my Making It party!
Allie
AllieMakes.blogspot.com
pinksuedeshoe says
Oh cute, and I love how your covered notebook looks. This is so going on my project list!
Lappedamen says
What a great idea. The crayon roll and the tablet cover are so cute.
p.s.phyllis sews says
Love the idea of including a notebook with the crayon roll. Great work!
lemonadegal says
Super cute idea! Thanks for sharing!
Ashlee @ I'm Topsy Turvy says
Very cute I like the pocket for the book instead of just crayons! Thanks for linking up to Topsy Turvy Tuesday's!
Jamie Snyder says
What a great idea. I can keep one in my purse so I will always have something for my little one to do when we are out and he gets bored. Thanks for sharing.