Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Magnets, DIY project

This week, my 4 year old, Alaina, has started Kindergarten! It's so hard to believe that I have a child in school already, but I'm so excited for her. I wanted to create some different magnets for the fridge to proudly display all of her artwork and papers that she'll be bringing home. This project is the perfect reason to get out that over-flowing box of scrap paper, and create something useful and cute!


Repurposed Paper Magnets

Materials needed:
• magnets (I used rare-earth magnets)
• 1 inch circle punch
• little paper scraps & cardstock scraps
• glue (I like E6000 glue for my magnets)
• double sided tape
• Starbucks coffee sleeves


Directions:
1. Punch circles from the coffee sleeves

2. Working with the coffee sleeve circle, use a piece of double-sided tape placed in the center of the circle, and start to piece little scraps of paper next to one another, and some that are overlapping eachother.


3. Trim excess paper from around the circle as you go. (after this step I sewed the pieces of paper together for my magnets) Add a coat or 2 of mod-podge to seal the paper and let dry.

4. Using the E6000 glue, glue on a magnet to the smooth part of the coffee sleeve and let dry overnight.

And presto!! Cute perfectly pieced magnets, and completely made from your leftovers!!


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47 comments:

  1. AniaAugust 11, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Very cute! :)

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  2. ChrisAugust 11, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    These are adorable! Now I want a sewing machine JUST to do these!

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  3. ~kellyann~August 11, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    Love the magnets Tara!
    Did you sew right through the corragated punch out??

    Congratualtions on being featured here at sei. I already love your blog and etsy shop!

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  4. bethchienAugust 11, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    those are toooo beautiful!!!! i love them! mini works of art!!!
    I would love to put them on my layouts!!
    Great idea!
    B

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  5. Daniela DobsonAugust 11, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    These are awesome! What a great idea!!!

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  6. JillAugust 16, 2009 at 2:58 AM

    These are BRILLIANT! Thanks for the tutorial.

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  7. SarahAugust 16, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    i can't even tell you how awesome these are! but mine looked nothing like yours. :(

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  8. Melissa MannAugust 18, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    gorgeous!

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  9. AnonymousAugust 18, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    oo i love these.

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  10. Keely LivingsAugust 18, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    These are absolutely perfect! I can't wait to try these.

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  11. AnastasiaAugust 20, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    these are so wonderful - im going to try these for sure!

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  12. katie hansonAugust 20, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    These are AMAZING!

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  13. planettreasuresAugust 24, 2009 at 1:55 AM

    What a great idea.
    I can imagine something like that with fabric scraps?? maybe make a badge??

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  14. AnonymousAugust 25, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    These are so fabulous! Thanks for the tutorial.

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  15. MichelleSeptember 2, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    I just love these...what an awesome use of scrap!!!

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  16. TriciaSeptember 4, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    Very cute, and I love how you have used things that you already had.

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  17. MelissaSeptember 4, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    Very cute! I'm going to have to make some of these.

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  18. Catherine PeartSeptember 5, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    These are great, love it!

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  19. CarolSeptember 5, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    Oooh, how fun! I think fabric would work too! Maybe I'll try both!

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  20. UnknownSeptember 8, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    Love it!

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  21. domi95September 8, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    génial !
    merci !

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  22. CyndiSeptember 8, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    Brilliant! Great use of the scraps and coffee holders :)

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  23. louMarch 16, 2010 at 6:18 AM

    what a fab idea. totally great!

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  24. CreateologyMarch 19, 2010 at 5:52 PM

    Very clever and a great use of scraps and recycling. Your little kindergartner will love having her artwork displayed proudly. Happy creating...

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  25. Catharina MariaMay 8, 2010 at 6:07 AM

    This is fun !
    I like to make them .
    ♥ love from the Netherlands, RINI ♥

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  26. Catharina MariaMay 18, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    Yes I have makes some of this little things and I love them !
    They are now at my blog .
    Hope you will see them there !
    Thanks for this lovely project !love from ♥RINI♥

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  27. MiekJuly 27, 2010 at 2:43 AM

    How cool is this!
    Very nice creative work!

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  28. KOLOROWY ptakAugust 17, 2010 at 1:58 PM

    What a great idea!!! I love these!

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  29. OLIWKAAugust 27, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    simple and lovely :)

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  30. kitchen tableAugust 28, 2010 at 2:39 AM

    Adorable indeed! I never think of that idea. You are so creative to think something beautiful like that. I wish I can also do that kind of stuff.

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  31. SamSeptember 12, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    Thank you so much for that idea !!
    It so cool !! Ma fridge is so awfull !! I will do that !!!

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  32. Lauren @ Love, Water and WineFebruary 13, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    I love these! Very creative! I would love for you to link up any of your projects to my Ten Buck Tuesday link parties!

    And, I'm a new follower :)

    www.youngnester.blogspot.com

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  33. SewTaraFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Ooooh I like these! Great way to use up paper scraps.
    Plus I'm a sucker for anything that reuses/avoids those paper sleeves being thrown out.

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  34. Country MouseAugust 22, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    What a creative way to use scraps! Your magnets are so pretty! My 'baby' is a senior! I remember her first day of PreK like it was yesterday! Thanks for the how to!

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  35. LeahOctober 10, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Found via Pinterest!
    Love it!

    Leah

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  36. SewDanish-Scandinavian Textile Art, Unique Handmade SuppliesJanuary 12, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    Totally love! Thanks for sharing
    :-)
    Birgitte

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  37. Sharon Field / Inky A*Muse-mentFebruary 12, 2012 at 4:16 AM

    Totally cute! TFS!

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  38. MollyMarch 21, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    Really cute. What a great idea. keep Crafting!

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  39. Splendid Little StarsMarch 21, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    so pretty!

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  40. CK ChaiApril 11, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    such a cool idea! Can do crafting, recycling and minimise waste at the same time, bravo!

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  41. Independent Scentsy ConsultantApril 25, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    These are adorable!! I'm looking for little gifts to give my customers. May have to try these! Super Cute!

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  42. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~May 24, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Love these!!! So pretty too! :) ~smiles, HOlly

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  43. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    I was given some of these as a gift a few years ago with some made as Christmas tree ornaments (hole punched and ribbon tied on) I love to use up those scraps of paper.

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  44. UnknownMay 2, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    What a great idea! Thanks!

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  45. LinnsScrapShackMay 4, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    I love this idea and I have more paper scraps I know what to do with.... I thnk we used this for a cub scout project. just have to take the portable sewing machine to the den meeting. This is so awesome!!!!

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    Hi, I like your blog, it is so well designed.Thanks for sharing with us.

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  47. JohannaNovember 21, 2016 at 10:51 PM

    These are so cool! Thanks for sharing!

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