If you’ve been hanging out with me over the last few weeks, you might remember that I was getting ready for Haven Conference by using the new DecoArt Decou-Page Papers on all sorts of surfaces! I led a little class, introducing the papers and we did this fun little project.
DIY Fridge Magnets!
These were super easy and would be a great summer project for you and your kiddos…they could make their own magnets in preparation for all that creative art work you’ll want to display on the fridge after school starts!
I found this idea on Show & Tell U and thought it was perfect for playing around with decoupage papers and perfect for holding all-things important on the fridge…
These are as easy as can be and will only take a minute…
Here’s What You Need:
*Paint sticks or wood shims
*Decoupage papers
*Paint
*Decoupage Medium
*Strong Magnets
*E6000
*Sand Paper (optional)
First paint your wood shims or paint sticks…(both sides)
Cut paper to just a little smaller than the front of the shim…
Using decoupage medium, adhere the strip of paper to the front of the shim…
When the paper is dry, lightly sand the edges and the front (sanding the front of the paper is optional…I like mine to look a little worn!)
Using the E600 as instructed on the tube, glue the magnets onto the back of the wood shims…
Let the glue dry and then hang them on the fridge or magnet board!
This is a fun little project just in time for school papers and art projects!
Just soooo darling! I love these. And I think even I could do them. 🙂
… I love this project Robin… I might use this idea and make some Christmas Magnets….
Hugs … Barb xxx
Barb, that’s a GREAT idea! ox
One thing I hate is when the magnet isn’t strong enough for what you’re trying to hang. With this you can put a bunch of magnets on there and it’ll be strong. Thanks for posting. Hello from Busy Monday.
Melissa , you’re so right! A magnet needs to be super strong to hold all those fun art projects! ox
What an adorable project! Thanks for sharing at Something to Talk About!
Pinning!
Karen
I love these! Perfect for the little guys art work! I would love if you would stop by and share on my Friday Favorites linkup!
Oh thank you so much Jennie!!! I’ll try to stop in my friend ox
Oh, I love these magnets! Please come share your blog posts over at the Home Matters Linky Party! We’d love to have you for a visit. The Door is OPEN. http://lifewithlorelai.com/2015/07/30/home-matters-linky-party-48/ 🙂
~Lorelai
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Robin –
These are such cute magnets! I would love to have a few of these hanging on my fridge! Thank you for Linking up with Dream. Create. Inspire. Link! Don’t forget to link back to be featured at future parties! I hope we’ll see you there again this week!
Cat
Cat, I’m sorry about the link back! xo
I wanted to make this last year when you posted! Looks like it is time to make a,new to do list! Plan to do this soon!