My crafty and talented friened, Tara, sent me adorable marble magnets for my birthday last year and I wanted to pass along the idea, especially with Christmas right around the corner. What I love about craft is that ANYTHING that is on paper can be transformed into a fun magnet and you can make it a very personalized gift. Also it is quick, easy and cheep. Be creative and have fun! The pictures turned out a little blurry, but you get the idea.
Supplies:
Clear Marble Accents with a flat side (I used clear Jumbo Gems) $2.29 at JoAnns
Supplies:
Clear Marble Accents with a flat side (I used clear Jumbo Gems) $2.29 at JoAnns
Mod Podge (One web site said brush on Instant Krazy glue or a Silicone Sealer works too) $3.99 at JoAnns
Strong Magnets $2.49 for 8 at JoAnns Super Strong Ceramic
Hot Glue gun
Sissors
Pictures of whatever you want on your magnet. (you could used decorative scrapbook paper, magazines, stickers, photos, ribbon etc. )
Steps:
1. Gather pictures and cut them out You could use a circle punch if you have one, or just use sissors to cut out your favorite photos or designs from paper. (Note: You can glue a plain piece of photo paper or cardstock to the back of the picture or scrapbook paper to make it thicker and so you wouldn’t see the magnet. Also if you use stickers, you’ll want to stick them to cardstock first and then cut them out.)
2. Glue picture to marble Next put a ½ inch sized dot of the Mod Podge to the the flat side of the marble. I used a small paint brush, but you could just use a butter knife. Quickly apply the picture face down to the marble. This next step is key: Press down firmly for 30 seconds with your thumb and fingers. You want to make sure the glue spreads out and that you don’t have any bubbles. With a little practice you’ll know just the right about of Mod Podge to use so that it doesn’t leak out the sides too much. If you decide to use the Krazy glue be careful not to glue your fingers together- that glue is strong.
3. Let Dry Then I actually set another marble on top of the picture that I just glued down to give it a little pressure and let it dry for about an hour, or until there is no longer any white wet glue. (When I use thicker paper it takes a few days to completely dry.)
4. Glue picture marble to magnet Then I just use a hot glue gun and glue the magnet on the back. Make sure your magnets are strong enough to support the size of mable you have. No one likes a magnet that is too weak.
This website has instructions too: http://www.mormonchic.com/crafty/marble-magnets.asp
Strong Magnets $2.49 for 8 at JoAnns Super Strong Ceramic
Hot Glue gun
Sissors
Pictures of whatever you want on your magnet. (you could used decorative scrapbook paper, magazines, stickers, photos, ribbon etc. )
Steps:
1. Gather pictures and cut them out You could use a circle punch if you have one, or just use sissors to cut out your favorite photos or designs from paper. (Note: You can glue a plain piece of photo paper or cardstock to the back of the picture or scrapbook paper to make it thicker and so you wouldn’t see the magnet. Also if you use stickers, you’ll want to stick them to cardstock first and then cut them out.)
2. Glue picture to marble Next put a ½ inch sized dot of the Mod Podge to the the flat side of the marble. I used a small paint brush, but you could just use a butter knife. Quickly apply the picture face down to the marble. This next step is key: Press down firmly for 30 seconds with your thumb and fingers. You want to make sure the glue spreads out and that you don’t have any bubbles. With a little practice you’ll know just the right about of Mod Podge to use so that it doesn’t leak out the sides too much. If you decide to use the Krazy glue be careful not to glue your fingers together- that glue is strong.
3. Let Dry Then I actually set another marble on top of the picture that I just glued down to give it a little pressure and let it dry for about an hour, or until there is no longer any white wet glue. (When I use thicker paper it takes a few days to completely dry.)
4. Glue picture marble to magnet Then I just use a hot glue gun and glue the magnet on the back. Make sure your magnets are strong enough to support the size of mable you have. No one likes a magnet that is too weak.
This website has instructions too: http://www.mormonchic.com/crafty/marble-magnets.asp
5 comments:
Way too cute. I plan on using this idea definitely!
What a darling idea! I think my kids would love making these!
cute, cute blog. it is so fun to hear other people blog too. keep me posted with updates. you have such a cute family.
Thank you for sharing these instructions. Good detail. Your blog is really nice. Cute family.
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