Magnets for Crafts

Hanging up holidays lights for your home can be tedious, especially if you are using string, tape or some other laborious method to hang them. Instead, try using hook magnets for a one-step hanging solution. Simply attach a magnet to a ferrous part of your house, and hook the string lights up to it. Using hook magnets is a simple method to put lights up in your home, however, that doesn’t mean your light display has to be simple. Here are some creative ways to light up your home for the holidays with the help of magnets. Continue reading →

Count down the days until Christmas with a fun DIY magnetic advent calendar! You can create an advent calendar with some simple everyday items and choose the presents to use inside. Plus, when you make one yourself you can customize it to fit your decor and interests like this person did with their Doctor Who inspired Tardis calendar. To create your own easy and festive advent calendar follow these instructions. Continue reading →

This is one DIY project that takes the term fridge magnet to a whole new level! If you love to decorate every inch of your home when the holidays roll around, then here’s an idea for fridge decorating━reindeer magnets. You can turn your “plain jane” fridge into a festive reindeer or a snowman with a few supplies and this guide. Continue reading →

Thanksgiving is over and that means it is time to pull out all your Christmas decorations! If you have a surplus of ornaments or bulbs after decorating your tree, you can repurpose them as magnets! Christmas ornament fridge magnets are easy and inexpensive to make, here’s how you can create them. Continue reading →

Nothing reminds us of the holiday season quite like snow globes. Snow globes date as far back as the 19th century, although, how they were created has been disputed. Some say that the snow globe was inspired by paperweights, and others say that they were created as the result of a failed lamp project. Regardless of how they came about, there is no doubt that snow globes have become an iconic item that is recognized all over the world. Now, you can create your very own snow globe magnets for the holidays or for a handmade Christmas gift! Continue reading →

Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list this year can be a challenge. However, if there is a science lover on your list, we may be able to help you find the right one. As fellow science enthusiasts, we have compiled a list of some of the geekiest gifts out there. Some of the items we've listed, you can even make yourself with a few simple items. Continue reading →

Thanksgiving is almost here, which means you may be surrounded by family and friends in your home. You can add some character to your house with reusable DIY holiday crafts. In this blog, we explain how to make Thanksgiving themed magnets from everyday items. Turkey leaf magnets are fun, quick and easy to create. You can pick out the perfect pair of leaves to use right from your yard, and follow the steps below to make these magnets. Continue reading →

Now that the holiday season is officially underway, you can start preparing for the hefty Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner menus. If your family loves food and swapping recipes, here is a DIY to help you keep track of all your holiday food ideas. Sure, you can always create a Pinterest board, but there is still some old-fashioned charm to hanging a tangible recipe board in your kitchen. Here’s how you can make one for your own home. Continue reading →

Thanksgiving is in exactly two weeks from today! The holiday has evolved a lot since it first took place in 1621, however, the focus on giving thanks is still strong. This year, you can remind yourself and your family to give thanks with this DIY magnetic countdown calendar. For each day until Thanksgiving, add a new “I am thankful for” item. Here’s how you can create your own. Continue reading →

Now that trick-or-treating is over, you probably have tons of leftover Halloween candy. And, if you’re part of the 90% of parents that admit to sneaking candy from their kids’ trick-or-treat bags, here’s one way that you can reuse the boxes. If you have candy in the miniature-sized boxes, you can upcycle them into neat fridge magnets. Instead of pitching them into the trash bin, follow these simple steps and create fun, pop art inspired magnets. Continue reading →