Do it Yourself! {diy}

These easy magnets are perfect for lockers, fridges and anything else that you want to jazz up!

What you need:

~ Magnet sheet (dollar store)

~ Large clear jems (dollar store)

~ White glue 

~ Pictures, magazine/book cut outs, printed images, etc.,

STEP 1 

The first thing you need to do is find something you want to put on a magnet. I simply printed small photos that I thought would look cool as a magnet from Tumblr & google images. If you're an artist you can always just draw your own designs for the magnets. 

STEP 2

Next use your chosen gem to trace a circle on your image. The gems I bought varied slightly in size and shape, so I always chose the one that fit the image best. 

STEP 3

Cut out the image, it doesn't have to be precise as no one is going to see the back of your magnet and flaws in cutting aren't usually noticable from the front. If you want to get professional with it you could probably find a circle cutter somewhere that will produce the perfect shape. 

STEP 4 

Spread a thin layer of glue over your image and gently place the flat side of your gem onto it. Apply slight pressure but try not to move the gem around too much, that will just create creases, air bubbles and unevenly distributed glue. Don't worry if the image looks a little bit cloudy, once the glue dries it will become clear. 

STEP 5

Cut a circle out of your magnet sheet and stick it to the flat side of the gem, press firmly, but once again, the less movement the better! 

STEP 6

Enjoy your magnet!

Some ideas for magnets: 

Harry potter magnets

A nice touch of Neverland

  Favourite artist/band (Ed Sheeran all the waaay)

Favourite animals (cute cats are always a reliable option) 

Book quotes (if you can't read it, it says : 'my thoughts are stars I cannot fathom into constellations')

Thanks for reading & I hope you enjoy making magnets as much as I do!!! lol :)