Almost every person at least once in his life received a magnet as a present. A trifle, but nice. This accessory has been hanging on the refrigerator for many years and pleases us with pleasant memories of the holiday for which it was presented. And, as they say, there are not many magnets. Often they are even collected. Therefore, such a gift will always be appropriate for any reason. And to make your present the most original and interesting among other similar accessories, we offer you to make it yourself. In the article, you can read the instructions that describe how to make a fridge magnet at home from the most affordable and available materials. So let's get started.
Cardboard houseA fridge magnet, made in the form of a hut with your own hands, will also become a talisman. Invest all your efforts in the manufacture of the house - and it will certainly bring comfort, peace and happiness to your home.
To make a fridge magnet with your own hands, you will need such materials:
- thick cardboard (preferably beer);
- color double-sided paper;
- acrylic paints;
- scissors;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- glue "Moment" or "Dragon";
- magnetic base.
The manufacture of fridge magnets from cardboard is as follows. On cardboard, draw a house with windows and cut it out. From colored paper, decorate the roof, the hut wall. Glue the magnet to the wrong side of the product. On the roof, attach a small paper bird, on the bottom of the product - small flowers, cut the curtains from the shred of fabric onto the windows. On the wall you can write the names of all household members or just the word "Family". So the cardboard hut is ready - a charm magnet on the refrigerator.
With our own hands we turn the old switch into an original accessory for the refrigerator
A magnet with a photograph or drawing of your baby can be made in just a few minutes. Prepare for operation a frame from the switch, a magnetic base, glue, thick cardboard. Follow the instructions below.
Cut a rectangle from cardboard, the dimensions of which coincide with the inside of the frame from the switch. Cut a photo, drawing, or just a picture you like according to this template. Glue the picture onto the cardboard and insert the blank into the frame. Attach a magnet to the inside of the craft. Everything, the product dries up and is ready to decorate your home.
Embroidery - the basis for an exclusive magnet
Such a product looks beautiful and gentle, and very touching. A small embroidered figure or composition will bring cosiness and warmth to the atmosphere of your kitchen. So, do you want to make a fridge magnet with your own hands of such a plan? Then everything is very simple and fast. From thick cardboard, cut the base blank. Attach embroidery to it, tuck its edges on the wrong side. Glue them with glue. Here, in the middle of the product, attach a magnet. Let the product dry.
In the same way, you can make a magnet with a fabric applique or a composition of crocheted flowers. Also, the basis of such an accessory can be soft handmade small toys, artificial flowers, figures from salt dough or polymer clay. Show your imagination, invent your own options for fridge magnets and create original products with your own hands.