Halloween Washi Magnet Clips

October 3, 2012 25 Comments
My refrigerator was in need of some new magnets…

but we needed magnets strong enough to hold school project lists and artwork.
One day while I was browsing the crafty aisles at Walmart,
I came across some fun things in a $1 bin.

There was bakers twine, stickers, mini stamp sets, and these fun badges.
Immediately I thought they would make great magnets…
and for the price I can make more when Halloween is over.

This craft was so easy that I actually didn’t do it…
my 2 youngest saw me setting up all my supplies and wanted to help.
I explained what I was wanting to do and they got right to work.

It’s kind of nice now that they are old enough to use scissors and understand directions:-)
I just helped put clothes pins back together and manned the glue gun.

Things you will need:

*Badges or buttons (found in Walmart scrapbook aisle)
*Magnetic tape strips (Walmart craft aisle)
*Wooden clothes pins (Walmart craft or laundry basket aisle)
*Washi tape ( I bought mine at Archivers Scrapbook Store, but you can also purchase it HERE)
*scissors, glue gun
1. Take apart the clothes pins.
2. Place the front part of the clothes pin on top of the sticky side of tape.  Trim edges with scissors.
3.  Use your fingernail or the edge of the scissors and open up the slot for the metal part.   Put the clothespin back together being careful not to tear the tape.
4. Decide on a sticky button to go with the tape you put on the clothespin.

6.  Cut small pieces of magnet tape.  Trim the edges so it fits the clothespin.  Put a small line of glue from the glue gun on the sticky side and press to the back of the pin.

7.  Attach them to your fingers before putting on the fridge…oh wait, that’s just for the kids:-)

I love how easy and fast these were to do.
Perfectly fun afternoon craft to do with your kids that doesn’t lose their attention in 10 minutes…
because by then you will already be done:-)
I have some extra clothes pins…
so, I’m thinking turkeys and pumpkins next month!
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Jocelyn Brubaker (671 Posts)

Jocelyn is the baker, photographer, and writer behind Inside BruCrew Life. She is married to her best friend, and they have three great kids. She spends her days baking sweet treats, and then trying to find ways to give the treats away without eating them all. Grab a cup of coffee and visit while she shares life from their kitchen.


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  1. Aimee says:
    October 3, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    OMG those are so adorable!!!! I wish I was creative outside of the kitchen. But I can totally copy this right? My kids would love a project like this!!! Love the pics of the kiddos with them on the fingers :)

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  2. keri @ shaken together says:
    October 3, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    These are BEYOND adorable … I feel a Walmart run in my future :) Pinning!

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  3. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says:
    October 3, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    These are ADORABLE! I love them! And I have all the materials here to make them! =)

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  4. Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says:
    October 3, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    These are too cute, Jocelyn! I think I need a video tutorial in dismantling and remantling clothespins. ;)

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  5. Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says:
    October 3, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    I LOVE these, Jocelyn! Beyond adorable and I love that bold chevron tape–need that :) we are always in need of magnets that seem to break or disappear randomly, and these look so perfectly festive for Halloween!!

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  6. Dixie n Dottie says:
    October 3, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    These are super adorable! Very creative! Great job!
    Happy Fall! :)
    http://dixie-n-dottie.blogspot.com/

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  7. Brandi says:
    October 3, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    This is such a cute craft project! I love how they turned out!

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  8. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says:
    October 4, 2012 at 1:12 AM

    Those are awesome Jocelyn! You’re a fab baker and a fab crafter. I’m jealous. :)

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  9. Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate says:
    October 4, 2012 at 2:17 AM

    These are so cool. I’ve been too lazy to actually take the clothespins apart but I’m going to do that next time I make something with them.

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  10. Hilary says:
    October 4, 2012 at 2:43 AM

    These are great! And they look so easy to make!

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  11. Lisa says:
    October 4, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    hey Jocelyn! you threw me off there, making a craft instead of a treat! LOL anyway, these are super cute and awesome, just like everything else you do :)

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  12. Vanessa says:
    October 4, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Nice! What great finds. I love the dollar bins, there is always something great to be found.

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  13. Lizzi's Creations says:
    October 4, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    How cute is that?! Pinning this project!

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  14. Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says:
    October 4, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    How cute are these?? You are so crafty! I’m with Dorothy – I’m jealous! :-)

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  15. Craftberry Bush says:
    October 5, 2012 at 1:40 AM

    So so cute….and love that big blonde hair…:)

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  16. Crystal says:
    October 5, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    These are SO cute! I would’ve never thought to take them apart..genius! :)

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  17. Desiree @ The 36th AVENUE says:
    October 5, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    I love it. I am featuring you today on my blog… Thank you so much for visiting the link party :)

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  18. Sarah says:
    October 6, 2012 at 2:29 AM

    These are great! Looks like an easy project for kids too! Visiting from TT&J!

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  19. Paula says:
    October 7, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    So cute! What a fun family project! We’d love for you to link this up at our party! http://housewivesofriverton.blogspot.com/2012/10/riverton-housewives-round-up-35.html

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  20. Sarah Larsen says:
    October 8, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    Oh. My. Goodness!!! These are the cutest things ever!!! :)

    Sarah@
    http://www.blissfulbucketlist.com

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  21. [email protected] says:
    October 10, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    Hmm. I was posting a comment, and it disappeared! Sorry if you get this twice.

    I love this idea! I think I’ll need a set for every holiday, and it looks like a really fun project to do with kids. If you haven’t already, I hope you’ll visit “One Creative Weekend” on OneCreativeMommy.com (open every Fri-Wed) and link up this idea and anything else you’d like to share. This month there are two categories—one for Halloween and one for everything else.

    Pinning this great idea!

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  22. Courtney Tucker says:
    October 11, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    I made some pins similar to these, but, I love the Halloween look way better, everyday is Halloween for me! <3

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  23. WTFab says:
    October 19, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    Cute! Saw you linked up on some blog hops..Would love if if you linked up on my blog hop and added it to your list! http://www.w-t-fab.com/search/label/bloghop. Also let me know if you’d like to follow each other!

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