The Original Rainbow Crayon®
I’m Nicole Lewis, the founder and handmade crayon artisan behind Art 2 the Extreme®, home of The Original Rainbow Crayon®, based in Noblesville, Indiana. As a 2020 Etsy Design Award Finalist, I’m proud to be the first artist to create and sell handmade crayons and the original creator behind the personalized name crayon gift sets that have become a best-selling gift on Etsy.
I specialize in custom crayon design and love crafting vibrant, one-of-a-kind gifts from recycled crayons. Each rainbow creation blends colors in endless ways as it glides across paper, turning an everyday art supply into a joyful experience for artists of all ages.
The inspiration for The Original Rainbow Crayon® began during my years as an elementary art teacher. I had students who struggled to hold standard crayons, so I began molding clay around their hands to create adaptive, oversized crayons that wouldn’t break. That classroom solution quickly grew into a passion—and what began as a small recycled crayon “side hustle” in 2007 has evolved into a full-time, award-winning handmade business and a true Etsy success story.
Since opening my shop, my husband and I have been fortunate to work together in our home studio while raising our two boys. I’m endlessly grateful for your support of handmade and for being part of our rainbow crayon journey as we continue to expand our collection of fun, functional, and giftable creations.
My work has been featured in Magnolia Journal, The Drew Barrymore Show, Martha Stewart, TODAY, Good Morning America, Food Network Magazine, Midwest Living, Redbook, People, Us Weekly, BuzzFeed, Southern Living, Cool Mom Picks, Today’s Bride, Crayola.com, S.C. Johnson, and more.
Learn more about my rainbow crayon story: https://art2theextreme.com/pages/our-rainbow-crayon-story