16 Things to make with promotional magnets
I hope you enjoy this list of things to make with promotional magnets. If you’re like me, and have a fridge full of [ugly] magnets from every plumber, exterminator, event, charity – you get my drift, you’ll want to try one or all!
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It took me a while to realize that I had a problem. My fridge was ugly. It was a clutter point in my kitchen, and a total eyesore. That’s when I started upcycling magnets in various ways.
I decided to share with you this list of ways that I and other bloggers have upcycled promotional magnets. Some of these actually use these freebies, and some are really made from magnet sheets – but the two are definitely interchangeable. I did avoid including crafts that use magnet strip, or other magnets, as promotional magnets are usually rather weak.
If you DON’T have promotional magnets, but want to do something fun from the list, you can easily get magnetic sheets – a must-have craft supply! But you can also check a local Craigslist or Buy/Sell/Trade group.
16 Things to make with promotional magnets:
Click on the link or the image for each one to see the tutorial. Once you’re there, why not drop a comment, to thank the blogger for the inspiration?!
1. Make these fun car magnets for your little one to play with. They provide hours of open-ended fun.
2. If hitting the road, make this travel toy for toddlers to take along! I love how you can just create whatever you want with those shapes…
3. Organize your weekly family schedule with a DIY magnet calendar by Playground Park Bench. It’s a great way to teach children about the calendar too!
4. You’d never believe it was once junk! This simple magnet makeover by Best Toys 4 Toddlers is fun for the whole family – from tot to teen.
5. Here’s another idea for the road! Make these car ride games by Mission to Save for hours of fun on the way.
6. Teach using magnets! This magnetic spelling game by Teach Me Mommy brings fun play into your child’s learning experience – a must!
7. Influence your child to eat healthy and create a fun gallery on your fridge! Click to learn how to make these fruit and Vegetable magnets by Danya Banya.
8.Aren’t these turtle magnets the friendliest? Use them to teach all about the letter T!
9. Perfect for your teen’s locker, this DIY dry erase board by Handmade Kids Art is super-simple to make.
10. Got a dishwasher? If you’re one of those lucky ducks (I’m not), you can make this clever Scrabble tile dishwasher magnet by Just 2 Sisters.
11. You don’t need to wait until Earth Day to celebrate the Earth! Make these Earth magnets at any time of the year.
12. Involve your little ones with these friendly butterfly magnets by Happy Hooligans. It’s lightweight enough – click for the tutorial!
13. Oh, how cute! Make personalized magnetic paper dolls by Meaningful Mama for a little fridge (or tray) play that includes your child!
14. Looking for a longer-lasting toy to make? Promotional magnets played an important role in this DIY sensory board that I made for my toddler.
15. Make your own magnet game by Childhood 101 – you won’t believe how simple it is to include your child’s favorite characters!
16. The friendly faces of this child’s drawing magnet by Ink Blots & Polka Dots will warm your heart each time you see it. Turn your child’s drawing into a magnet by following the instructions in the link below.
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What do you plan to make with promotional magnets? Share in the comments below!
Thanks so much for including our DIY Weekly Calendar – it’s definitely become part of our nightly routine, and love that my 3 yo now talks about the days of the week! Some great ideas here we have to try too – love the trays for the car.
Pleasure 🙂 I thought it was a wonderful, out-of-the-box idea!
What an awesome list! Pinned and sharing around! 😀
Thank you 🙂 Great bunch of bloggers, isn’t it?
When I travel I buy stickers rather than magnets since they are often half the price. I then stick the stickers on the promotional magnets and cut around the shape. An even cheaper option is to cut images from the free travel brochures or cheap postcards and glue them onto the promotional magnets. You end up with cheaper and more unique magnets for your fridge as reminders of your travels.
Great idea!
I have tons of magnets got some good new ideas
Do you have any suggestions on how to remove the glossy top from a promotional magnet so things will adhere better? I got my hands on a huge box of 4.5 x 6.5 calendar magnets, and I’m seriously considering geting a Cricut or a Silhouette to make custom magnets with them, but I’m worried nothing will stick without peeling right back off!
I have no idea! I always just put things over it.
If you can get the larger*real-estate calendar* magnets you can make the fridge photo frame with them. Just cut out the centre decorate border and put a photo in the middle.
I taught English in Korea. I would get these magnetic ads on my apartment door. Since the classroom walls were magnetic . I would cut them up and make word and letter games. We had game day every Friday and I had classes with all levels of students. Younger students would use letters for alphabet and small words. The older students would have larger words and sentences.