Scrap paper ornament
1. Go to Michaels or AC Moore and buy clear bulbs--they come in different sizes
2. Cut strips of Christmas scrapbook paper 6 inches long and about 1/4 inch thick.
3. Roll paper around a pencil until tight.
4. Fill the ball with rolled paper until full.--paper unravels a little
5. Use some cute Christmas ribbon to make a hanging thingy--I really don't know what to call it!--Inside the ribbon I wrote a little message to Maggie's teacher.
Christmas Magnets
This little project has been a little trial and error. But, I've got it down to a science now.
1. Supplies--Those little clear glass gems--Sorry, I don't know what they're called, but you can find them at Michaels and AC Moore. Scrapbook paper, SOBO glue, Thick magnets, a small paint brush, E6000 glue or Aileens tacky glue, a gift card tin--or you can use an altoids tin and cover it with cute paper.
2. Trace a circle of scrapbook paper to fit the gem. Paint SOBO glue on right side of paper and press to flat side of gem. --SOBO dries clear.
3. After it dries, glue on a thick circle magnet with the E6000 glue.
4. Wala! You have a very decorative magnet! Store magnets in gift card tin.
Helpful hints: If you're paper is too thin, the magnet will soak through and create a nice black circle on your magnet. Cut a small circle out of cardstock to place on the gem before you glue the magnet on. I made a bunch of Christmas ones, but I also have some that are generic that say Friend, share etc. You can be creative.
We are giving these to the kids teachers also. We're also giving them to our neighbors and visiting teachees.
12 comments:
Hmmm, I just might steal your idea for my kids' teachers! Very cute! Thanks for the tips. If I do it I'll let you know how it goes.
I've made those magnets too, it was for a RS Super Saturday though. They had a hole punch thing that was a large circle - made life easier. Can you tell I don't craft much? We also used Mod Podge for gluing both the paper and the magnet on. We made a big magnet board too with metal tin insert, turned out really cool.
That is such a great idea. Maybe I'm asking a really silly question, but what is SOBO? I am suddenly so excited to start ANOTHER project :)
SOBO dries clear--it's in the glue isle at AC Moore. It's like $1.50 for a bottle that will last a lifetime.
You are such a creative person. I am so glad there are people like you so I can purchase such cute things! Merry Christmas!!
Thank you for the great idea. I bet a lot of teachers across American are going to be receiving these cute ornaments. I had the boys cut the paper and I put it inside because Hunter was jamming down inside and breaking the ornament. They had fun making them and are excited to give them to their teachers. You are great!
Don't mind how some of my sentences don't make any sense. For some insane reason my mind is going a hundred miles an hour!
Very cute & easy! We'll have to try these. I've seen those magnets done with stickers too.
Holly, I tagged you. Check out my blog to find out what for!
you GENIOUS! Thank you, I am going to the store in an hour to get the supplies!
We did the ornaments and they were a hit! Nice and easy but cute! The kids liked making them (although I had to finish them) and the teachers really liked them. Thanks, Holly!
I love the ornaments.
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