DIY: Autumn-Inspired Pumpkin Magnets

‘Tis the season for spooky crafts and haunting Halloween home decor! But sometimes, all we want is a little autumn flair to get our homes ready for the holidays. Our solution? A pumpkin magnet craft! These adorable homemade magnets won’t take you too long to make, but they’ll leave a lasting impression on your guests.

Safety note: Neodymium magnets are not toys and are intended for adults 18 and older. Any project that uses neodymium magnets should be done only under the direct supervision of an adult, and the magnets should be kept away from young children and pets. If two or more magnets, or a magnet and a metal object, are swallowed, they can pull together through the intestinal walls and cause serious injury. Get emergency medical care right away if you suspect a magnet has been swallowed.

What You’ll Need:

• Glass Rocks (with a flat side!)
• Orange Paper
• Mod Podge
• Paintbrush
• Green Pipe Cleaners
• Hot Glue Gun and Glue
• Black Sharpie
• Scissors
• 20mm x 3mm Neodymium Disc Magnets

Steps:

1. First, cut out pieces of paper that fit on the back of the glass rocks. The easiest way to do this is to first trace the shape of each rock!
2. Then, get creative with your Sharpie! “Carve” your pumpkins into a variety of faces, or leave them plain and let the magnets speak for themselves.
3. Once you’ve “decorated” your pumpkins, use the paintbrush to lightly “paint” Mod Podge on the flat side of the rock.
4. Stick the face/colored-sized of the paper onto the Mod Podge, and then paint another layer over the paper to help it stick.
5. Let the rocks dry.
6. After the Mod Podge is dry, place a small dot of hot glue on the back of the rock. Then, place a disc magnet onto the glue.
7. For the last step, cut off a small piece of pipe cleaner, place a drop of glue on the back of the rock closest to what would be considered the top of the pumpkin, and stick the pumpkin stem into the hot glue. Once everything is dried, it’s ready to be used!

It’s as simple as that! If you make these cute magnets, share your experience with us on our Facebook page, and be sure to visit our other DIY magnet craft blogs for more projects!