Magnets for Crafts

It’s that time of year again, the sun is shining, the days are longer and it seems like every weekend a new party, graduation or family get-together is happening. Although these times are fun, there’s one thing they all have in common, food and drinks. As your fridge begins to fill with leftovers, you’ll have to decide what’s most important, cold drinks or unspoiled food. Well, now you don’t have to decide. We’ve put together a step by step DIY magnet project that will have all of your metal topped bottles hanging above the food containers. Whether you have beer, soda or even an iced coffee, this project is sure to free up space in your fridge. Continue reading →

Recycling is always a good way to dispose of glass bottles. But these DIY bottle cap magnets are a fun alternative to tossing bottle caps into the recycling bin! The first step is to pick the fandom of your choice. We chose Harry Potter, but to each his (or her) own. Follow the steps below and you will have a fun new decoration for your fridge or anywhere you please! Continue reading →

Many bookworms will understand the frustration of losing your place when reading a good book. Whether you’re interrupted in the middle of an exciting chapter or you need to take notes on something you’ve just read, remembering your page number is one extra and unnecessary step. With this DIY project for a magnetic bookmark, you won’t leave all your pages dog-eared. Even if you’re not a big reader, with this magnetic bookmark you won’t lose your place in your magazine, textbook, and even your journal. Continue reading →

When you’re stuck inside on a rainy day, puzzles are a fun indoor activity to occupy your time. If you’ve already done all the puzzles in your house though, this DIY magnetic popsicle puzzle craft will help you make an endless supply of puzzles. Here's how to get started:  Continue reading →

In a past post we covered how magnets were discovered in China during the Qin dynasty (221-206 BC.) We used some of their original techniques to make a compass using a sewing needle and bowl of water, but sometimes a bowl of water is not around when you really need a compass, like when taking a hike. For those who don’t have bowl handy, you can use this DIY magnetic compass to find the true magnetic north. Continue reading →

In addition to being amazing tools of innovation in physics and science, magnets also fulfill simple household needs of organization better than most materials. When you have really strong magnets at your disposal, you can store and display everything in your home more efficiently, even your bed! Here are a few of our favorite DIY magnetic bulletin boards: Continue reading →

If you grew up in the ‘90s, this DIY magnet project will certainly inspire some nostalgic feelings for you. Launching in 1989, the hand-held gaming console, Game Boy, wasn’t the first to be released, but changed how the world would view them over the next 25 years. To bring back all those great feelings you had playing your Game Boy on the school bus, we’re going to transform your refrigerator into one. You won’t be able to play any actual games, but it will be great for keeping track of grocery lists, to-do lists, and provide a place to quickly write notes down. Before we get started, you’re going to need to get some materials to complete the project. Continue reading →

As far as DIY projects go, nearly all of them involve an adhesive of some sort. But attaching magnets with glue or using tape may not be the best way to approach every project. If you need a long-lasting, mess-free adhesive, heat shrink tubing is a great tool to use. While there are many uses for it in other magnet projects, we have one that will make the most of this incredible tubing. Continue reading →

All gardeners know the feeling of planting some herbs or veggies, only to have them look the same. Before you start planting, we have a magnetic DIY to help keep things organized! Remember what rows will yield which plants by using DIY magnetic plant markers! You'll never wonder which vegetables to expect from each row. Here’s how to make your own DIY magnetic plant markers: Continue reading →

Question: what decade are we in? Because by the amount of Star Wars memorabilia you can find these days, you’d think it was 1980. Though the 80’s might seem like a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, it’s pretty apparent that this revival will be around for a while longer. That means it’s as good a time as any to hop on the bandwagon and make some Star Wars themed crafts. We all know that “once you start down a dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny.” And what is the best way to steer clear of the dark side? By making a nightlight to guide you on your journey (whether to Tatooine or just to the bathroom)! These Star Wars themed nightlights are adorable and extremely easy and fun to make. May the (magnetic) Force be with you! Continue reading →