Magnets for Crafts

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or babysitter, chore sheets make for an excellent, fun way to keep kids focused on the task at hand and learn responsibility. But why not take it one step further? If you make the chore sheets together — essentially turning it into an arts and craft activity — you’ll get double the benefit. You’ll teach the kids how to follow directions and flex their creative muscles.  Naturally, magnets are a key element in this project, so make sure you supervise your kids the entire time. Don’t allow them to play with the magnets because they can pose a choking hazard.  Continue reading →

For all the extroverts out there, this is the time of year when you can put your host hats on, meaning there are plenty of opportunities to bring together family and friends for a holiday celebration or two at your home. While you’ve probably thought of almost everything, we have one more item to add to your list of party favors: magnetic koozies.  Whether your guests are gathered inside around holly decked halls or outside by the oh-so-delightful fire, they could use a festive, customized koozie. Put in a little bit of extra time and effort to give them a fun, unique favor that will hold their drink safely against any non-moving, metal surface. This includes the fridge, the bed of your grandad’s truck that’s parked out back, the pole of the basketball hoop, backs of certain chairs, and more. Continue reading →

Hanukkah, also referenced as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by families all over the world by lighting the menorah, preparing traditional foods, playing games, and giving gifts. It’s also celebrated by spending time with your loved ones, which is why we put together a few Hanukkah magnet crafts for you to create while spending the holiday with your family.  Continue reading →

Over the years, we’ve shared some of our favorite ways to incorporate magnets into home decor and art projects for the whole family. For this DIY project, we’re showing you a simple way to create seasonal wall art that can be swapped out for every holiday, season, occasion, or aesthetic!  Continue reading →

Are you looking for a fun craft to do with your children or an easy way to create cute tiny magnets for decorating your home? We’ve pulled together a list of our simple autumn magnet crafts that are sure to be a hit. Remember that if you are crafting with little ones, an adult should handle the magnet portion of...

What could be more fun than magnetic board games? They bring all the fun you know and love with a twist of magnetic attraction. If you’re remixing a classic game by mounting it up on the wall, or you’re just looking to create pieces for a more traditional set that don’t scatter and fall beneath the couch, magnets are the answer.  Read on for details on how to magnetize some of your favorite board games:  Continue reading →

It’s likely that you’ve never thought to purchase a magnetic cheese board, but Apex Magnets is here to tell you why this is a must-have item when hosting a happy hour, birthday party, or any other celebration at your home.  There are a few different types of magnetic cheese boards — some have magnets in the base of the board, while others use magnets or a magnetic strip on a wedge of wood attached to the board — but the purpose is the same: to hold your cheese knives. This way, you aren’t prone to losing a utensil from your set or having any accidentally fall to the floor while people are grabbing their hor oeuvres. Continue reading →

Are you ready to make your house the spookiest spot on the block? We’ve rounded up our best magnetic Halloween tips and tricks over the years into one easy-to-use DIY decor guide.  Continue reading →

You may have heard of using salt dough to create homemade ornaments, but this DIY is fun any time of the year thanks to the addition of adhesive magnets! Whether you want to hold up mail on the fridge, make a chore chart, or decorate parts of your house with little trinkets, you’ll love this magnetic DIY. While this is a great family-friendly activity, only adults should handle the magnets.  Continue reading →

In case you missed it, a new product is on the market — a desk toy that uses the power of magnets to defy gravity. While this might sound revolutionary, or like magic, this toy is replicating an age-old physics trick showcasing Lenz’s law and eddy currents.  Continue reading →