Crayon DIY Magnets

Mag-NEAT-o! Make DIY magnets for the refrigerator or for student desk name plates with this back to school craft idea.

Ages: 4 and up, 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

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Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

Craft Sticks
Magnetic Tape
Pencil(s)

Steps

Step 1

Cover 5 craft sticks with paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.
Step 2

Using craft sticks as a guide, sketch and cut out construction paper crayon.
Step 3

Glue craft sticks to construction paper.
Step 4

Draw serpentine design on craft sticks with marker.
Step 5

Cut out construction paper oval. Add name and border with marker.
Step 6

Glue name tag to craft sticks. Let all glue steps dry 1–2 hours.
Step 7

Trim magnet from roll. Remove adhesive backing and place on back of crayon.
Step 8

Repeat steps 1–7 to create a colorful collection for your class or family.
Step 9

Display crayon magnets on the fridge, a desk, or magnetic board!

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CIY Staff Tips

If you don’t have craft sticks at home, substitute upcycled popsicle sticks instead.
Use these magnetic name tags for more than school. Great for chore charts, reward charts, and beyond!

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