Crayolona

In 1993, Crayola reached for the stars with Cosmic Colors, a special edition box that paired 16 bold Neon Colors with 16 shimmering Gem Tones. More than thirty years later, it's still one of the most imaginative specialty crayon collections Crayola has ever released.

In 1999, Crayola embraced the flower-power spirit with a special edition box called Retro Colors. Featuring names like Woodstock Mud Brown, Bell Bottom Blue, and Give Peach a Chance, it may be one of the grooviest crayon boxes ever released.

Do you remember your first box of crayons? It's a simple question, but for many of us, the answer is tied to some of our earliest memories of creativity. Coloring books, construction paper, classroom projects, and kitchen table masterpieces often began with a small yellow box of crayons. I don't remember my very first box of crayons. But I do remember these. In 1983, Crayola introduced So Big Crayons, oversized crayons designed specifically for younger children and little han

Crayons are among the most familiar objects of childhood, yet surprisingly little has been written about their history. From classrooms and kitchen tables to advertising campaigns and cultural trends, crayons have shaped generations of creative experiences. This introductory article explores why the history of crayons deserves to be preserved—and why even a simple crayon box can tell a much larger story.

If you had told me as a kid—knees scuffed, broken arms (I broke my right arm twice and left arm once!), crayons worn down to nubs—that one day I’d have a hobby writing about crayons for the world, I probably would’ve shrugged and gone back to coloring. And yet… here we are. Welcome to Crayolona . This space is an extension of my TikTok account, but it’s also something a little deeper and slower. TikTok is where I share quick stories, product reviews, and colorful moments. Thi