Are you getting tired of the stock (fridge) magnets that all look the same? The custom-made glass pebble magnets can be holders of memories toys, decoration or gifts.
I think there’s two kinds of people, those who love fridge magnets and those who just can’t stand them. Well, Husband and I belong to the latter group, unlike our children, who can’t seem to get enough of them and keep getting more and more horrible pieces, thanks to which our fridge looks like a christmas tree that has seen better days. They also immediately spot when I – about once every half year – try to get rid of a piece, and they set out on a rescue mission and won’t rest till they finds two new ones to make up for the one salvaged piece (they seem to get outside help as well!).
I might not be so much against fridge stickers if they wouldn’t all look the same and would have some unique features to them or could be customized in some way. Lo and behold, it is possible, and it’s simple enough so that it can be done together with small children.
The great thing about the custom glass pebble magnets is that they can be used in many different ways apart from putting them on the fridge. They can serve as a unique set of chips for board games, the ones containing family snapshots can be given as gifts, and if we use raw materials that relate to a family trip (pieces of a map, flower petals, etc.), they can serve as mamorabilia as well. (Source.)
Custom-made glass pebble magnets
Ingredients
- transparent, colorless glass pebble
- photograph, picture, flowe pressed on paper, etc.
- glue/glue pistol
- cardboard/felt (pad)
- round magnet
Preparation
- place the glass pebble on top of the selected picture/pattern, trace its outlines with a pencil and cut it out (cut a piece with the same shape and size out of the cardboard or felt)
- glue the back of the picture on the pad and let it dry
- glue the glass pebble on the picture and let it dry
- finally glue the magnet on the back of the picture and wait till it holds completely (if you use a magnetic sheet, cut a piece with the diameter of the glass pebble out of it and glue that on the back of the picture)
Tips
- if we use flat push pins instead of magnets, we end up with a unique set of pins
What a cute craft! I definitely need to look back on this post when I have kids!
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My kids loved making them, it was fun for all of them.
These are absolutely adorable! I need to make them!
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Thank you.
I have always wondered how to make these! What a cool gift idea! My daughter and I will enjoy making these for Christmas.
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I am happy you found my post useful. It is very easy and fun to make.
These are so pretty…Thanks for sharing the DIY guideline, I will try to make these! 🙂
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It is very easy to make… a must try diy craft!
Ah, these are very cute! And I love the idea of making magnets or pins!
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One of my sons chose the superhero patterns… 🙂
These are so cute! What a fun and creative project. Can’t wait to make these with my nephew 🙂
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I hope he will like this project. Have fun!
So nifty!! My little girl will love these. I was assuming you used plaster of paris. Love this DIY hack. I’m pinning this for a fun weekend activity with my girl. Thanks a ton!!
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I am so happy you found this craft so nifty! It’s good to hear! 🙂
Hope your girl would love it.
I really appreciate the insight here in this post and confident it’s going to be helpful to me and many others. Thanks for sharing all the details.