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.

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

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:

• 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.