DIY Magnet Project

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...

‘Tis the season for gardening! Over the years, we’ve shared a few magnetic hacks, tips, and crafts to help in your gardening efforts, but we wanted to do a round up of a few of our favorites.  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 →

This past year we’ve spent a lot of time in our houses — we could all use a spring refresh! There are so many cleaning guides and hacks out there, so we wanted to give our Apex spin on this topic... with magnet hacks and DIYs to not only make this spring cleaning easier, but to make future cleanings in your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and living room easier as well!  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 →

Over the years, we’ve compiled a lot of DIYs here at Apex. From magnetic coasters and spice racks to calendars and polaroid magnets—we have something for everyone to try. Even if you are an experienced crafter, it’s still important to brush up on and follow a set of best practices when handling magnets. Safety and education are two of the most important factors when it comes to Apex DIYs, but hopefully, you have some fun in the process!  Continue reading →

Rainbows represent joy thanks to their full, bright colors making them perfect inspiration for this easy yet functional February DIY. Below, we’ll teach you how to make your very own rainbow magnet to hang on your fridge or anywhere else you need a little extra color this season. Let’s get started! Continue reading →

Are you the sort of person who likes to switch up their home decor frequently? Whether that’s every season or maybe even every week, we have a perfect solution for you! This magnetic DIY allows you to easily install a kitchen backsplash and change it out whenever you want! We’ll start you off with something very simple and classic—marble. Once you try out the magnetic marble backsplash, you are free to switch it up as many times as you want — with any material really! Make some time this weekend for this functional yet fun craft — let’s get started! Continue reading →

Although 2020 was a year of staying home, it gave us lots of time for magnetic experiments! Performing experiments with magnets can teach us a lot about how things around us work and give us a better understanding of our world. In case you missed any of the experiments we talked about this past year, we’ve compiled them all below for you! Continue reading →