These cute Halloween Washi Magnet Clips are an easy kids craft. Using a few supplies these magnets can be put together in just minutes. They can also be customized for other holidays.
I have been looking for some new magnets for the front of our refrigerator. The problem with most of the magnets that I have found is that they are not strong enough. We need magnets that are strong enough to hold school projects, lists, and artwork without sliding down the door.
The other day I was browsing the craft aisles at Walmart, and I came across some fun things in one of the $1 bins.
There was bakers twine, stickers, mini stamp sets, and these fun Halloween puffy stickers. Immediately I thought they would make great magnets, and for the price I can make more for other holidays when Halloween is over.
These homemade Halloween magnets are so easy to do that I actually didn't even make them. Our two youngest kiddos saw me setting up all the supplies and wanted to help.
They did great helping with these Reese's Owls, so I knew they could handle this fun craft too.
I explained what I wanted them to do, and they got right to work putting the magnets together. It's kind of nice now that they are old enough to use scissors and understand directions. I just helped put the clothes pins back together and manned the glue gun.
If you are looking for easy Halloween crafts for kids to make, this is your project.
Supplies Needed
- Badges or buttons
- Magnetic tape strips
- Wooden clothes pins
- Washi tape
- Scissors
- Glue gun
1. Separate the clothes pins into three pieces.
2. Place the front part of the clothes pin on top of the sticky side of the washi tape. Trim the edges that are over the side of the clothes pins with scissors.
3. Use your fingernail or the edge of the scissors and open up the slot for the metal part. Put the clothes pins back together being very careful not to tear the tape.
4. Place a sticky button on the top of the clothes pin. (We found that the sticky buttons didn't stay on very well long term, so I recommend using the glue gun to attach the buttons to the clothes pins.)
5. Cut small pieces of magnet tape. Trim the edges, so that it fits on the back of the clothes pin. Use the glue gun to put a small line of glue on the sticky side of the magnet. Press the magnet firmly to the back of the clothes pin.
6. Let the kids attach them to their fingers before you put the magnets on the fridge. (I think our kids had more fun playing with the magnets on their fingers than making them.)
I love how easy and fast this Halloween craft was to do with our kids.
These Halloween Washi Magnet Clips are the perfect afternoon craft because they can be made in just a few minutes and can be customized for any holiday.
We have some leftover clothes pins, so I think we need to make some turkey and pumpkin magnets for next month!
Sarah Larsen
Oh. My. Goodness!!! These are the cutest things ever!!! 🙂
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Paula
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
Sarah
These are great! Looks like an easy project for kids too! Visiting from TT&J!
Desiree @ The 36th AVENUE
I love it. I am featuring you today on my blog... Thank you so much for visiting the link party 🙂
Crystal
These are SO cute! I would've never thought to take them apart..genius! 🙂
Craftberry Bush
So so cute....and love that big blonde hair...:)
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl
How cute are these?? You are so crafty! I'm with Dorothy - I'm jealous! 🙂
Jocelyn
haha! Don't be too jealous...it was a super easy craft!!!
Lizzi's Creations
How cute is that?! Pinning this project!
Vanessa
Nice! What great finds. I love the dollar bins, there is always something great to be found.
Lisa
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 🙂
Hilary
These are great! And they look so easy to make!
Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate
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.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
Those are awesome Jocelyn! You're a fab baker and a fab crafter. I'm jealous. 🙂
Brandi
This is such a cute craft project! I love how they turned out!
Jocelyn
Thank you...it was so fun to do with the kids!!!
Dixie n Dottie
These are super adorable! Very creative! Great job!
Happy Fall! 🙂
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Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel
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!!
Michele {The Scrap Shoppe}
These are too cute, Jocelyn! I think I need a video tutorial in dismantling and remantling clothespins. 😉
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.
These are ADORABLE! I love them! And I have all the materials here to make them! =)
keri @ shaken together
These are BEYOND adorable ... I feel a Walmart run in my future 🙂 Pinning!
Aimee
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 🙂