Hanukkah begins on the night of December 8th.  Which means it is coming really quickly.  Today I’m going to show you how to make a Magnetic Hanukkah Menorah.  This menorah is perfect for your children’s room, so they can light their own menorah.  Or, if you have cats or toddlers in your house this menorah is perfect for you…. no need to worry about anyone knocking over the menorah and starting a fire.  Light it every night of Hanukkah…. 8 wonderful nights.

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Materials Needed

Printable Magnetic Sheet

Printer

Scissors

Fridge or Metal Door

Click on the template image below to open up a new window and to print.

Step 1

Print out the template on a magnetic sheet.

Step 2

Cut out the menorah and the flames.

Step 3

Place on fridge or a door.  Light the candle everyday.  Great for houses with cats or toddlers… No worries about knocked over lit candles.

Step 4

Until all the candles are lit.

And there you have it.  That’s all you have to do to make a magnetic Hanukkah menorah.  Perfect for celebrating Hanukkah every night for 8 nights.

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I have a fun craft for you today.  I’m going to show you how to make a 3D Refrigerator Magnet.  What’s really cool about Refrigerator Magnet crafts is that you always have a place to display your crafts proudly…. your refrigerator or any metallic surface.  I know in my house I never have enough magnets to display all of my children’s artwork so this craft really came in handy with providing us with another magnet.  Keep in mind that the picture in the center can be any picture you want…. I used a bear, but use any cute picture you would like.

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Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade will show you, step by step, how to make this magnet.

Materials Needed

– glass nugget
– craft glue (transparent) – or use a transparent glue for the picture and a craft glue for the magnet
– magnet
– cute picture (small)
– scissors
– paints
– paintbrush
– pencil

Step 1

First of all, cover the magnet with the desired color, then let it dry.

I chose green because it will highlight the drawing. Leave the base unpainted.

Step 2

Take the picture…

… and place the glass nugget on it.

Draw the contour of the nugget…

… then cut it out.

It will look like this.

Step 3

Apply a layer of transparent glue on the picture…

… and place it on the bottom of the glass nugget.

It will look like that.

Step 4

Apply a layer of craft glue on the magnet (on painted side)…

… and place the glass nugget on it. Press well and let the glue dry.

Now it is ready for your refrigerator or any other metallic surface.

Awesome job….. you just finished making your 3D refrigerator magnet.  How did your magnet turn out?  What picture did you use in the center of the magnet?  Let me know in the comments below…. and don’t forget to take a picture and share that too.  I’d love to see it.

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I have a great way to use up that Halloween Candy that you still have stashed away…. use them to make a Christmas Advent Calendar.  That’s right…. I’m going to show you how to make a Candy Advent Calendar to Count Down to Christmas.  This is a great way to get the kids excited about Christmas…. as if they weren’t excited already.  This Advent Calendar is a magnet craft…. perfect for displaying on your fridge.  So, let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

25 Mini Boxes of Candy or Candy Miniatures

Wrapping Paper

25 Magnets

Colorful Pieces of Paper

Glue

Tape

Scissors

Step 1

Collect mini boxes of candy / or miniature chocolates from your Halloween candy stash.  You will need 25 of them.

Step 2

Place candy in center of wrapping paper (back).  The color side is down.

Step 3

Fold both sides in towards the center.

Step 4

Tape sides together.

Step 5

Fold the 4 corners inwards.

Step 6

Fold inwards to form 2 triangles in X shape.

Step 7

Tape shut.

Step 8

Now, turn the box around… you wrapped it.

Step 9

Glue magnets to the back of wrapped candy.

Step 10

Print out or write numbers on colorful pieces of paper or on wrapping paper.  Glue or tape on front of candy.

Step 11

Then mount the wrapped candy on your fridge.  Each day, eat the candy.  When no candy is left, then you know that it is Christmas.

You have just finished your Candy Advent Calendar.  Now, you are all set to count down to Christmas.  How did your Advent Calendar turn out?  Let me know in the comments below.  You can also take a picture of your fridge and post it in the comments too…. that way I can see how it turned out.

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Earlier today I showed you how to make your own Angry Birds Magnet Set.  Well, I’ve got another great magnet craft for you.  I’m going to show you how to make a “Cut the Rope” Magnet Set.  Cut the Rope is an awesome application game.  The premise of the game is simple, but it can be a very challenging game.  The object of the game is to get the piece of candy into the mouth of the green cartoon frog.  Fun stuff!!  So, let’s make the craft.

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Materials Needed

Printable Magnet Sheets

Printer

Scissors

Below are the printable templates.  Click on the image to make larger and to print.

Template 1

Template 2

Template 3

Template 4

Step 1

Print out the template on printable magnet sheets.

Step 2

Cut out the figures and items in these templates.

Step 3

Place “Cut the Rope” magnets on your fridge in all different scenarios.  You have enough scenarios to change the magnets everyday for months before having the same scenario twice.  What scenario is your favorite?  Let me know in the comments below…. take a picture and show me.

Here is a video on How to Make a “Cut the Rope” Magnet Set.   With this video you can easily follow along step-by-step.

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Angry Birds is the most successful mobile application yet.  Everyone just loves playing Angry Birds.  I mean, what’s not to love?!  You got flying birds, hungry green pigs and slingshots.  The combination guarantees a ton of fun.  Well, today I’m going to show you how to make your own Angry Birds Magnet Set.  And, there are plenty of Angry Birds scenarios on these magnets…. your fridge can look different everyday.

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Materials Needed

Printable Magnet Sheets

Printer

Scissors

Below are the printable templates.  Click on the image to make larger and to print.

Template 1

Template 2

Template 3

Step 1

Print out Angry Bird templates on printable magnet sheets.

Step 2

Cut out all of the characters and items from the 3 template sheets.

Step 3

Put the Angry Birds Magnets on your fridge.  What Angry Birds scenario did you use?  Take a picture and leave it in the comments for me to see.

Here is a video on How to Make your own Angry Birds Magnet Set.  With this video you can easily follow along with the craft step-by-step.

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What item in your kitchen is seen most often by family members and company?  Your refrigerator, of course.  So, why not decorate your refrigerator too for Halloween.  Today I’m going to show you how to make a Spider Web magnet perfect for the Halloween season.

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Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade will show you how to make a funny Halloween magnet, step-by-step.

CRAFT MATERIALS NEEDED:

– cardboard
– pen
– magnet
– glass
– black soft wire (0.5 thickness)
– one red crystal and one black crystal (a little bigger)
– black thread
– craft glue
– round nose pliers

Step 1 – The Web

Place the magnet on the cardboard …

… and draw its contour.

Inside this contour start drawing the web. The drawing should be waterproof.

Fix a center of the web,…

… draw lines from it to the edge. The lines shouldn’t be perfect.

Then link the lines using horizontal ones. Like this.

Cut out the disc with the web.

Like this.

Step 2. Assembling the magnet

Apply a generous layer of glue on one side of the magnet…

… like this.

Then place the web disc on it (with the drawing up)

Apply a layer of glue on the glass too…

… like this…

… and place it over the web.

Take a piece of thread and roll it around the magnet, just under the glass. Don’t pull hard. It just need to be on the glue.

Let it dry well.

Step 3. The Spider

Cut a piece of black wire – about 4 cm.

Make a loop on one end.

Add the crystals – first the red one…

…  then the black one.

Make a closed spiral at the other end, letting 0.5 cm of wire to the crystals.

Place the crystals at the ends of this wire. This is the spider body.

Now we’ll make the legs of the spider.

Cut three pieces of wire about 4 cm each.

Take one piece and start turning it around the spider body, between the crystals. Turn it around for 3-4 times.

Take care that the remaining wire is equal on both sides.

Add the second piece of wire the same way.

Then the third.

Is time to bend its legs. At about 0.5 cm of the body, bend the wire like in the picture.

Do the same for all the legs.

To prevent scratches, make a little loop on the end of every leg.

Step 4 – Adding the spider

Put the black thread through the loop near the red crystal…

… and make a knot. Like this.

Now the magnet is ready to decorate any metallic surface 😉

Isn’t this Spider Web magnet adorable?  I’m not sure a spider and its web is adorable, but if any should be…. this should be the one.  I love how the spider dangles from the web.  It’s perfect as a magnet this Halloween…. or anytime of the year.

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Do you want to learn how to make this adorable alligator / crocodile clip? When it is done, you can stick it on the refrigerator and post your memos in the alligator’s mouth. It is super easy to make, learn how to below…

Making Alligator or Crocodile Clips Fridge Magnets With Clothespins Craft Idea for Kids

Crafts Materials Needed

– Clothespin

– Green Paint or Green Sharpie Marker

– Googly Eye

– Magnet

– Glue

– White Paper or Paper Plate or Cup for Alligator’s Teeth

Step 1

Paint the Paper Clip Green and Let Dry. If you don’t have paint or you are not allowed to use paint, you can use a green marker, preferably  a permanent marker, such as a Sharpie marker.

Step 2 – Pick The Better Option

If you put the teeth and eye on the smaller end (the end that opens), you can use it as a clip that looks like the alligator is biting on your memos / notes.

However, putting the eyes and mouth on the larger end looks better (see below). So it is up to you.

Either way, cut out zig-zags for teeth and use them as teeth and glue them on the end you choose. And put a big googly eye on the top for the eye.

Step 3

Glue magnets on the opposite side of the clothespin so that you can stick it to the fridge.

End Result

This is what your finished Alligator / Crocodile Fridge Magnet clip looks like. I hope that you had fun.

Here is our video on how to Make an Alligator Clothespin Fridge Magnet.

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In ancient China, dragons did not breathe fire. Dragons were wise and caring. They guarded the wind, the rain, the rivers, precious metals and gems. So dragons are an important part of many Chinese festivals, including Chinese New Year. Let’s celebrate it by crafting this fridge magnet with the mini version of the dragon used during holiday parades and festivities.This crafts ideas was contributed by Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade

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How to Craft a Chinese Dragon Fridge Magnet Craft for Chinese New Year

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– paper (not too thin)
– scissors
– design template (uncoloured dragon head and tail)
– 4 magnets
– craft glue
– ribbon (about 15 cm)
– paints
– paintbrush

Step 1.

Print the Head and tail of the dragon, then paint them in any way you want your dragon to be. My dragon will guard the rain so it will have colours inspired by it. Blue and white like raindrops, red and yellow like lightnings and a little bit of dark red because of the storm 🙂

Here are my dragon head and tail painted. Let them dry well.

Step 2.

With the scissor, cut out the head and the tail.

Now we are ready to the next step.

Step 3.

Cut a piece of paper of about 7.5 cm length and the same width as the ribbon (or a little bit larger)

Fold it to form a triangle (2 cm x 2 cm x 1 cm) and fold the remaining 2.5 cm around the triangle

Apply a layer of glue on it,

press and it should look like this:

Step 4.

Lay flat the ribbon and mark the places where the magnets will be (the magnets are corresponding to his head, legs and tail). Take care that two of them must be close to ribbon ends.

Apply a layer of glue on one magnet…

… and place it on it’s place.

Do the same with the other magnets.

Step 5.

Turn the ribbon with the magnets down.
Apply a layer of glue on one large face of the triangle…

… and place it on the ribbon, where you want the head to be. Let it dry.

Apply some glue on the head (on unpainted face)…

… and stick it to the triangle, like in this photo.

Now, our dragon have a head 🙂

Step 6.

Apply a layer of glue on the first part of the tail (on unpainted face, of course).

And stick it where you want the tail to be (usually on the other end of the ribbon).

And… That’s it!
This is my Dragon, Guardian of Rain, in his place on the fridge 😀

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