GRANDMA & GRANDPA'S REFRIGERATOR MAGNETS

Supplies needed for each magnet:
  • 6 - 1 1/2" squares, craft wood
  • 3 x 4 1/2" piece of tagboard
  •  wooden heart or star
  •  8 tiny colored spring clothespins
  •  permanent markers
  •  magnet
  •  tacky glue
  •  ruler
  •  scissors
  •  photos
1.  Glue the six squares of wood on top of the piece of tagboard.  Let dry completely.  This craft wood may be purchased at a craft supply store.

2. Color the heart or any other wood shape that you may have with permanent marker.  Add any other decorations or lettering you would like with a marker.

3. Turnover the piece and glue the magnet to the back.

4. Glue on the tiny clothespins and let dry.  The tiny clothespins may be purchased at a craft supply store.

5. Attach up to eight photos, depending on their size, to the refrigerator magnet with the clothespins.  You’ll be able to replace photos easily with these clothespins.

 

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