DIY Magnet Project

Over the years, we’ve built up our collection of fall crafts. Now we’re presenting them in one easy to navigate list for you to choose your favorite and get to crafting! Whether you’re an elementary school art teacher or a busy parent looking for an afternoon activity for your kids, these autumn-inspired DIYs will be a hit with everyone! Below...

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 →

Let’s face it—kids can be messy, disorganized, and curious,  sometimes which can lead to lost belongings, toys strewn everywhere, and even unforeseen messes you weren’t prepared for. Luckily, for many minor inconveniences around the house, there’s a magnet to help. Read on for four magnetic hacks every mom should know!  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 →

You might be familiar with wireless charging options for your cell phone, but what about free energy charging options? While there are multiple meanings to the phrase “free energy” in scientific applications, for the purpose of our mobile charger experiment, the free energy is the amount of energy in a system that is available to do work. By harnessing free energy through the use of magnets, we’ve learned that with enough power, you’ll be able to charge your phone. Read on to learn more about the experiment and what you’ll need to make this possible!  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...

Sensory activities are something that both children and adults can benefit from. This magnetic field sensory jar craft is no exception, allowing you to create something you can keep at your desk, take with you during long car rides—while you’re the passenger, of course—or keep by your bed to help you unwind and relax. This magnet craft only requires a...