Grab a hot gluegun and some old buttons! You’ll want to copy this DIY!

This DIY project will guide you through creating a charming and personalized button magnet adorned with a soft tassel. These unique magnets can add a touch of handmade elegance to your refrigerator or any magnetic surface.

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This DIY project creates a stylish and customizable button magnet with a soft tassel.

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Materials:

  • Yarn (various colors)
  • Thin silver craft wire
  • Buttons
  • Small cutting tool (e.g., wire cutters)
  • Hot gluegun & glue sticks
  • Small circular magnetic disks
  • Scissors

Instructions:

  1. Make the Tassel:

    • Wrap yarn around three fingers 8-9 times.
    • Cut the yarn.
    • Tie a short piece of yarn tightly around the wrapped yarn near one end.
    • Trim the knot ends, leaving about 1/2 inch.
    • Wrap silver wire around the knotted area. Trim and press the wire end.
    • Trim the longer end of the looped yarn slightly.
  2. Attach Button & Magnet:

    • Cut a piece of wire.
    • Thread the wire through the tassel loop and then through a button hole.
    • Twist the wire ends together to secure. Trim excess wire.
    • Apply hot glue to the back of the button.
    • Attach the magnetic disk to the button (magnetized side facing out).
  3. Repeat:

    • Make more magnets using different colors of yarn and buttons.

Tips:

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  • Experiment with different yarn colors and button styles for a unique look.
  • Consider creating a set of magnets with a consistent color scheme or a mix of colors.

Enjoy your stylish and functional button magnets!

Note: These instructions provide a general overview. Feel free to adjust the number of yarn wraps, wire wraps, and the length of the tassel to suit your preference.

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