Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Button and Shell Magnets

This is such an easy project.
Pick a few buttons from your button jar
and glue them to magnets. 
You can get a roll of magnets at any
Home Depot, Walmart, or Michael's.  
 I chose neutral and white buttons.
 I just used white glue. 
 I have saved lots of vintage buttons.
I keep them color-sorted in jam jars in the
laundry room cabinet.
 Make sure your buttons are at least
as large as your magnets. 
I also had a few shells that I've collected at the beach.
Earrings 'singles' make great magnets too. 
You can glue almost anything to a magnet 
and make them custom for your kitchen.
Even change them with the seasons.....
that's what I'll be doing.


Cheers!

10 comments:

  1. cute idea! you can use different things for different seasons ... i'm thinking ahead to the holidays ... i like to do a little something special for everyone at thanksgiving and Christmas, something that doesn't cost alot but is useful ... this would be a perfect little thing to do!

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  2. So adorable! You have the best craft ideas! I love how you have all these organized collections around your home too!

    Mary

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  3. What a great idea for earring 'singles'! I always hope I will find the mate but now they can do double duty on the fridge. Great tip.

    Thanks!

    Cassandra @ Renaissance Women

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  4. Rita, these are cute as can be. I am salivating over your button collection! I use buttons in my needlework, but I don't have any as pretty as some of the ones you used on your refrigerator!

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  5. Great ideas are always to be found on your blog!! I have a vintage button collection and this would make a great craft to do with grandchildren! I am still collecting wine corks to go on the paint stir stick for a memo board for our camper. We will soon be ready to ROLL!!!

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  6. Wonderful idea,and so lovely too,this would be great gift's for newly weds,baby showers,christmas,etc.Love it!

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  7. Cute and simple idea - the best kind! The button heart on your frig looks so charming. I just purchased the Autumn Porch Decorating Idea and found you in the ebook. What a thrill that was for you. I wasn't surprised since you are so very creative! I liked how you used a Croton to add fall inspiration and the cardboard Monogram!

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  8. Love the shell magnets!! = so cute. Come link it up with us: http://www.finecraftguild.com/party/

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  9. What a cute idea! Love your magnets! I collect buttons, too, so I'll have to go and find myself some magnets!

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  10. Rita, your shells are great.
    Thank you for linking it up at our linky party athttp://www.fineCraftGuild.com

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