Projects, Crafts & STEM

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 →

Whether you’re camping for a long weekend in your conversion van or embarking on a months-long trip, you deserve to have some privacy and peace of mind while living out of your van. That’s why we’re sharing a tutorial for DIYing custom window covers!  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 →

There’s a lot you can do with magnets and curtains. If you’re decorating a new house, sprucing up an old one, or setting up a showroom or retail space, curtains can pull the decor together. They can give you privacy, show off your style, and help regulate the temperature and lighting in the room.  Curtains can, of course, become a nuisance, too. Whether you don’t want to drill into your wall to hang a rod, the curtains themselves aren’t staying put (in an open or closed position), or you just want a more stylish way to pull the fabric back and let the light shine in, we have a magnet hack for you.  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 →

A few years ago, a new product came on the market — a desk toy that uses the power of magnets to appear 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 →

If you’re looking for ways to have fun outdoors with the family but don’t want to just buy another toy, check out these magnetic DIYs that are functional AND fun.  Continue reading →

We’ve long been sharing ways to "fix it with magnets," so we love seeing companies and designers utilizing the power of magnets to make their customers’ lives easier. Secretlab recently became one of these companies when they expanded beyond gaming chairs to their newest gaming accessory — a magnetic desk! Continue reading →

While school’s out for the summer, you can still make playtime educational (while staying fun) with this super easy magnetic DIY! The best part? Cleanup is easy — just wipe up water!  Continue reading →

The past year has been uncharacteristically difficult for a lot of people. It’s times like these where we need to spread positivity and uplift each other even more. One fun way to do that is by making kindness rocks! You may have heard of this viral trend before as The Kindness Rocks Project, where people paint stones and leave them to be found and collected by others. The intent was to bring a smile to someone’s face when they discovered a colorful rock with an inspirational message on it.  We’ll teach you how to make your own magnetic kindness rock to spread little reminders of happiness around your home. Remember, this DIY is perfect for all ages—but when crafting with children be sure an adult is present. Continue reading →

If you’re looking for ways to have fun outdoors with the family but don’t want to just buy another toy, check out these magnetic DIYs that are functional AND fun.  Create your own backyard planetarium This project takes a little skill and a lot of time and patience. You’re only a Zip Tie Domes kit, projector, sewing machine, and sound...

Magnets can be incredibly helpful to someone who is planning a wedding! They’re discreet, so they don’t take away from the ambiance of the day, and they’re perfect for crafts and DIYS, which are a staple at any wedding celebration. That’s why, before you walk down the aisle or wait at the end of it, you should read through the following magnets and wedding DIY roundup: Continue reading →

We love DIYs that allow you to make the most of cool thrift store finds or some of the forgotten items in your home. One person’s trash is another person’s treasure! Upcycling is not only good for the environment but also for your bank account — as a bonus, vintage style is a classic look for home decor. If you have any old skeleton keys around, this DIY will help you turn ‘em into fashionable home decor hooks that can hold your car keys, house keys, and more by using self-adhesive magnets!  Continue reading →

It’s amazing what a few minutes and some magnets can do to have you on your way to living a bit more organized. Below you’ll find five magnetic hacks and DIYs for all over the house and office —we couldn’t keep it all serious, so we’ve included a fun DIY for you or the kids as well! Continue reading →

Summer is right around the corner, meaning more time outside in the sun and more opportunities to use magnets in your everyday life! In preparation for the new season, we’ve compiled a roundup of magnetic DIYs and crafts to make this summer the best yet. From keeping kids busy during long car rides to helping you host the best picnics, choose your favorite DIY or hack below!  Continue reading →

You may have noticed that over the past few years, fashion and home decor have trended towards increasingly minimalist designs. Minimalist style is defined by one key principle: simplicity, including streamlined shapes and limited colors. When trying to pinpoint this trendy style, simplicity is the way to go! The best part? Since this style is so classic you won’t have to worry about keeping up with fleeting fashion trends—simple is always in style. And when you do want to switch things up, magnets can come in handy.  Continue reading →

Bored? Want to add some color and fun to your fridge while you wait for your food to microwave? Here are two unique magnet ideas that are easy to make using air-dry clay and a few other supplies. Both magnets are interactive and can be great learning tools for little ones to teach them about moon cycles and shapes!  Continue reading →

You might know the popular saying, “April showers bring May flowers,” and no matter where you live, we all know how unpredictable spring weather can be. Rainy days might mean more time indoors, but it can be fun for young kids to play weatherperson during a season with so much variety.  To combine education and crafting, we’re sharing this magnet DIY made up of a cloud, the sun, a raindrop, a rainbow, and a flower to help little ones predict the weather.  Thanks to the magnets, this can be kept on the kitchen fridge or even on desks for daily weather checks. Whichever way you choose to use these adorable spring magnets, though, the kids will have fun with it! Just remember that when handling magnets children should be under adult supervision, with adults handling the magnets at all times.  Continue reading →

While one of the best gifts to give mom would be a day off, handmade gifts from her little ones comes in a close second. This year, give mom a gift that’s not only thoughtful but functional — we’re talking about magnetic crafts! As always, these projects should be done with adult supervision, with adults handling the magnets at all times. We’ve got two different sets of magnetic diys that mom will love — personalized fridge magnets and upgrades to your standard picture frame. Check them out below! Continue reading →

The last of the winter snow is melting, signaling that Spring is nearly here! To celebrate the changing of seasons, we have compiled a list of our favorite magnetic DIYs.  After seeing these festive springtime crafts, you’ll want to make them all!  Continue reading →