DIY map magnets are the proper customized craft. Seize particular locations with this effortless tutorial — nice for items, journey lovers, or your personal fridge.
Expertise Required: None. You don’t want any prior crafting expertise to make these magnets. They’re easy sufficient for anybody to make, together with kids.
LooIf you’re in search of a craft that’s effortless, inexpensive, and ridiculously significant, you’re going to love these DIY map magnets.
Not solely are they cute in your fridge (and far more charming than that free pizza-place magnet you’ve had for a decade), however they’re additionally an ideal means to seize particular locations that imply one thing to you.
Places like your hometown, the town the place you fell in love, that unforgettable street journey you took together with your greatest good friend, and even your dream trip vacation spot.
I made mine utilizing some classic TripTiks I scored on eBay (anybody else keep in mind these magical AAA maps together with your route highlighted?). Every magnet tells slightly story, and now they’re little artworks holding up grocery lists and children’ paintings on a fridge.
Even if you happen to’ve by no means crafted earlier than, you may completely make these. No expertise required past the flexibility to use scissors and never glue your fingers collectively (though if you happen to do… we’ve all been there).
Why make these map magnets? As a result of they’re:
- Personalised. They make fabulous items for weddings, housewarmings, or anniversaries.
- Price range-friendly. Maps are low-cost (and even free if you happen to raid your dad and mom’ glovebox).
- Easy. No fancy instruments or expertise wanted.
- Nostalgic. Each magnet tells a narrative, and also you get to resolve what story it tells.
You should utilize maps of:
- Town the place you met your partner.
- The nationwide park the place you camped each summer season.
- The nation you hope to go to sometime.
- A neighborhood you grew up in.
- A bucket-list vacation spot you need to manifest into actuality.
Get the printable how to card under:
Map Magnets
Find out how to make magnets utilizing maps! Nice for capturing reminiscences and giving as items.
Prep Time5 minutes minutes
Energetic Time1 hour hr 30 minutes minutes
Dry Time2 hours hrs
Whole Time3 hours hrs 35 minutes minutes
Yield: 36 magnets
Value: $18
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Select the places you need to characteristic.
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Reduce out tiny sections of the map which can be bigger than your glass domes.
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Brush a skinny layer of Mod Podge onto the flat facet of the glass domes after which the map. Press the dome onto the glue in order that the printed facet reveals via the marble. Repeat with remaining domes and let dry.
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As soon as dry, trim round each glass dome with the scissors to take away the surplus map.
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As soon as all the pieces is dry, connect powerful magnets to the backs of the domes. My equipment got here with adhesive magnets. If yours does not, use a dab of clear-drying glue. Let dry earlier than utilizing.
Step 2: When you’re utilizing one thing classic or sentimental and don’t need to lower the unique, you may photocopy or print it.
These DIY map magnets show that even the smallest crafts can maintain large reminiscences. Each time you stroll previous the fridge, you’ll see slightly reminder of a spot you’ve been. Or one you’re dreaming of.
So seize your maps, your Mod Podge, and your creativeness . . . and prepare to flip your favourite locations into attractive, sensible keepsakes.
When you loved this venture, I’d love for you to take a look at these different crafts with maps:
Chair • DIY Clock • Letter Decor • Mod Podge Pumpkins • Quote Canvas • Wall Artwork
