These super simple to make magnets are completely customizable to your style and decor preferences. They’re also so quick and easy that kids will love making them and picking the designs they like most.
Somehow I’ve really come to love magnets. I used to think they were just clutter because growing up most of the magnets we had on our refrigerator where free marketing magnets and they weren’t very pretty. As I started living on my own though I began to use the refrigerator as a means to not lose important stuff or to communicate with my roommates, since it became pretty obvious that the kitchen was always the most popular room in the house. Most of my magnets were still pretty ugly though, so I decided to take action and make my own magnets that I thought were cute, yet classy.
In order to make these quick and easy magnets you will need the following supplies:
- Scrapbook paper or paper printed with the designs of your choice
- Mosaic glass gems
- Tacky magnets (round shapes or magnet tape cut to size)
- Mod Podge
- Foam paint brush
- Scissors
Once you gather all of your supplies the first step is to pick exactly what designs on the paper you want to be seen through the magnet. I scanned the gems over the paper in order to find a spot that would fit the magnet just right. Once you select the part of the paper you want to make into a magnet, smear a drop or two of the Mod Podge onto the flat surface of the gem with the foam paint brush and place directly on the area of the paper you want to make into your magnet. (Note: Mod Podge is fairly sticky stuff once it dries, but not nearly as strong as superglue, so if you’re doing this craft with children make sure to supervise them accordingly.)
Wait a few minutes for the Mod Podge to dry. Once it looks clear and you no longer see the Mod Podge you will know its dry. This usually only takes about 10 minutes or so.
Once its dry, take your scissors and cut the paper around the gem. This doesn’t have to be perfect, if the edges are rough you will only see them from the back of the magnets. (Note: when first figuring out how to make magnets I found several websites saying to first cut the paper to size before adding the Mod Podge, but I actually found it easier to cut the paper afterwards.)
From this point, all you need to do is attach the magnet to the back of the paper. I purchased round magnets with a sticky side that adheres directly to the back, but you can purchase any magnet or magnetic tape and cut it down to the size you need. Your magnets also do not have to be tacky, to attach them to the gems all you need to do is smear on a little Mod Podge.
Viola, you now have an adorable, handmade magnet! Make as many magnets as you want with as many designs as you like. Once you’re finished making magnets make sure to rinse out the foam paint brush completely if you wish to reuse it.
Let me know if you try this craft out! You got this!
