Fun with Magnets
I've always wanted those fridge letter magnets but I found them to be too pricey (seriously, $30?!?).
Me, being a cheapskate, decided to make my own. I found out that it wasn't too hard. I'm even thinking of giving them as gifts, if I ever get un-lazy enough.
What you need:
- a computer and a printer
- photo paper
- magnet tape (the most brilliant invention)
- a ruler
- cutter/scissors/guillotine
What to do:
- Using whatever software you're comfortable with, make small boxes with letters/numbers/symbols. Print a few practice runs until you're happy with the size and shape.
- If you're too lazy to make your own, use my templates below (click and then download). You'll have to print the first one twice to get a decent number of letters. I used 4x6 photo paper and iPhoto.
- Attach magnet tape in strips to the back of your photo paper. Make sure you don't leave spaces between tapes.
- Cut your letters (this is the most time and effort consuming part of the process). I used a combination of guillotine, cutter & board and scissors to cut the little buggers.
- Stick them on your fridge and voila! you've got your own fridge letters.
