magnets for crafts

Help your children or students experience the land before time with our DIY dinosaur magnets. This fun craft can help your kids learn about dinosaurs and the principles of magnetism. Once completed, you can place your magnets throughout your classroom or home to immerse your kids in a world filled with these amazing creatures.  Continue reading →

While the calendar has seemingly just flipped to 2024, it is already time to start getting in the spirit of Valentine’s Day! To help get your family in the spirit of the holiday, we will explain how you can make a thoughtful Valentine-themed craft. Not only can these magnets be placed around the house, but they can also be given as a gift to make a loved one’s day even more special. Follow along as we bring this fun and simple magnet craft to life.  Supplies  Your magnets can be purchased at Apex Magnets through our online store. Links to the magnets needed for this experiment are included below in our full supplies list. You will even get same-day shipping if you place your order by 3 PM EST. Other items can be purchased at your favorite craft store.    Gather the following items:    Fingerprint ink pads (ink color should be red, although you can use others if you choose. Maybe even colors similar to candy hearts to keep the Valentine’s theme!) Disc magnets (8mm x 2mm) Light colored cardstock (white, ivory, etc.) Large clear glass gems Marker (choose a color that will show up on your ink.) Clear drying glue Foam brush Scissors  Optional: Extra items to make your gems unique like lace, jewelry pins, etc. Steps Once you have purchased all of the necessary materials, you can start the Valentine’s Day fun! Make sure you have cleared out some space on a table before beginning and have everything you need nearby.   *As always, be sure to have an adult nearby if kids are making these crafts.   Follow these steps to create your Valentine’s Day magnets:   Dip your thumb into the ink pad and then press it down onto the cardstock twice, making a heart shape as you do so. Repeat this step as many times as necessary to darken the color of the heart and make it easier to see. Make as many hearts on your cardstock as you would like and wait for the ink to dry before continuing. Write messages on the hearts to replicate candy hearts. Ex: “Be Mine”, “Happy Valentine’s Day”, etc.  Carefully place some glue on the flat side of your gems and press them down gently onto your hearts so the ink does not smear. Use a foam brush to spread out the glue. Wait for everything to dry. Grab your scissors and cut away the extra paper surrounding your hearts.  Glue your disc magnets on the back of your hearts and allow them to dry. You can also add your lace, jewelry pins, and more to make certain gems stand out from the rest.  Enjoy your fun Valentine’s Day crafts!  Continue reading →

What time is it? Time for your next DIY creation that will help you keep your entire family on time all week long. It is a great way to incorporate math concepts into your kids’ everyday routine! Pick up a few supplies and get crafty this weekend! Continue reading →

If you booked your annual family vacation, you are probably experiencing the stress that comes along with entertaining your child during that long flight or drive to reach your destination. Rather than reach for the handheld video games, why not cut down on screen time and encourage creativity with our five-minute DIY magnetic drawing? Check out how you can make this fun and interactive craft in a few short steps!  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 →

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, the vintage style is popular for decorating right now. 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 four 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 polymer 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 →