Loved our magnet craft of DIY paint sticks that we posted last month? Well, we’re taking that craft one step farther with DIY paint stick picture frames! Make sure you pull up our previous post, as you’ll be following the same steps for decorating the sticks in this DIY -- you’ll just have to add a few extra steps. Continue reading →
Maybe you volunteered to throw the annual Halloween party for your neighborhood, or perhaps you’re on the main stretch for trick-or-treating and want to make sure your home is as festive (and spooky) as possible. To temporarily decorate for Halloween without the risk of damaging your property, check out these magnet decorating hacks below. Your house will be the talk of the town come October 31st! Continue reading →
We know puzzles can be beneficial to our children, but every parent also understands how children’s toys often become a headache when it comes to broken parts and lost pieces. Our solution? Keep the puzzle on the fridge or any magnetic surface and say goodbye to lost puzzle pieces with this simple magnet craft hack! Continue reading →
As we’ve shared over the years, magnets are handy resources to have around the house when you’re looking for a quick fix or a temporary solution to some everyday household problems. As you send your child off to college, you can also find useful ways to incorporate magnets in their dorm room for both functionality and personality. Below, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite DIY projects. Read more about each and follow the link above each description for the full instructions! Continue reading →
We’re all familiar with paint stirrers (or paint sticks). Chances are you have a few of them tucked away somewhere. Maybe you’re in the middle of a renovation or you just haven’t thrown them out from years ago because you never know when you might need them again -- whatever the reason, you have these sticks laying around. We’re giving you a super simple DIY project to repurpose them and bring a little personality and flair to your home. Continue reading →
If you sew, you know how easy it is to drop and lose those pesky straight pins. They’re small, slick, and hard to find once they’re on the carpet. Not only are they annoying, but loose pins can also be a hazard when walking around without shoes! To keep track of these pins and keep your area clean and organized...
When hosting a kid’s birthday party at your home, it can be hard to come up with fun activities to keep everyone occupied. If you find yourself in this scenario, we have two quick and easy magnet crafts for you. The best part? They can double as a party favor that fellow parents won’t want to throw away! The idea...
Over the years, we’ve shared some of our favorite kid-friendly magnetic DIY crafts, from hidden messages and magnetic slime to Valentine’s Day string art and tie-dye marbled clay magnets. While parents taking the lead on magnetic crafts is crucial, as the magnets are strong enough to pinch body parts and, in some cases, even break bones, these activities are a great way to expose your child to the wonderful world of magnets and provides a good hands-on learning opportunity outside of the classroom!
When you’re scrambling this summer for an activity that will keep your kids busy, try your hand at magnet painting! This messy and marvelous activity will allow your kids to create fridge-worthy work that you’ll want to display all summer long. Continue reading →
Here at Apex, we love finding ways to use all of our different shaped products. When we need things hung, our first instinct is to look at shelving and grab our hammers and nails. The truth is, you don’t need an elaborate piece to hold things up! Our hook magnets have a variety of uses because of their tremendous holding power, with a range of sizes capable of holding 12 lbs up to 200 lbs. Here are three of our favorite ways to use them, with little drilling required. Continue reading →
Picture this: To the naked eye, a design is hidden. But once you run magnetic field viewer film over the magnet, you’ll see a hidden message. If you have some magnets and an 80w laser handy, you can etch your own secret messages that only those with magnetic field viewer paper can read. Continue reading →
Loved our magnet craft of DIY paint sticks that we posted last month? Well, we’re taking that craft one step farther with DIY paint stick picture frames! Make sure you pull up our previous post, as you’ll be following the same steps for decorating the sticks in this DIY -- you’ll just have to add a few extra steps. Continue reading →
Maybe you volunteered to throw the annual Halloween party for your neighborhood, or perhaps you’re on the main stretch for trick-or-treating and want to make sure your home is as festive (and spooky) as possible. To temporarily decorate for Halloween without the risk of damaging your property, check out these magnet decorating hacks below. Your house will be the talk of the town come October 31st! Continue reading →
We know puzzles can be beneficial to our children, but every parent also understands how children’s toys often become a headache when it comes to broken parts and lost pieces. Our solution? Keep the puzzle on the fridge or any magnetic surface and say goodbye to lost puzzle pieces with this simple magnet craft hack! Continue reading →
As we’ve shared over the years, magnets are handy resources to have around the house when you’re looking for a quick fix or a temporary solution to some everyday household problems. As you send your child off to college, you can also find useful ways to incorporate magnets in their dorm room for both functionality and personality. Below, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite DIY projects. Read more about each and follow the link above each description for the full instructions! Continue reading →
We’re all familiar with paint stirrers (or paint sticks). Chances are you have a few of them tucked away somewhere. Maybe you’re in the middle of a renovation or you just haven’t thrown them out from years ago because you never know when you might need them again -- whatever the reason, you have these sticks laying around. We’re giving you a super simple DIY project to repurpose them and bring a little personality and flair to your home. Continue reading →
If you sew, you know how easy it is to drop and lose those pesky straight pins. They’re small, slick, and hard to find once they’re on the carpet. Not only are they annoying, but loose pins can also be a hazard when walking around without shoes! To keep track of these pins and keep your area clean and organized...
When hosting a kid’s birthday party at your home, it can be hard to come up with fun activities to keep everyone occupied. If you find yourself in this scenario, we have two quick and easy magnet crafts for you. The best part? They can double as a party favor that fellow parents won’t want to throw away! The idea...
