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50 Adorable DIY Magnet Projects You Can Stick On Your Fridge

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50 Adorable DIY Magnet Projects You Can Stick On Your Fridge. | Coolcrafts.com

Magnets aren’t just for keeping lists and photos in place on your fridge – they also serve as some much-needed decoration. It seems as though the sky is your limit when it comes to choosing a design, however, and it’s pretty easy to become overwhelmed with your array of magnet options!

Before your palms start sweating – don’t fear! We’ve actually rounded-up 50 of the best magnets that you can make yourself. Not only will these save some coin, but they’ll also give you bragging rights for years to come!

From crystals and metallic letters, to succulents, polaroids, buttons, and everything else in-between – there’s sure to be a few designs here that you’ll fall head-over-heels in love with. Let’s get started!

DIY cacti magnets

The girls at A Beautiful Mess have created these awesome DIY cacti magnets to adorn your fridge. They’re perfect for fixing photos and important lists!

marble tile magnets

Who knew that creating stylish DIY magnets could be as easy as using old tiles? Find out more by checking out the full tutorial on A Beautiful Mess!

agate magnets

We love everything about vibrant agate slices, so imagine our excitement at discovering these DIY magnets from A Bubbly Life! Unique indeed.

rock magnets

Here’s a fun but inexpensive DIY magnet idea from Alisa Burke – simply find some smooth pebbles and decorate them until your heart is content!

raw crystal magnets

If you’re a lover of crystals, then you’ll adore this DIY magnet tutorial from Almost Makes Perfect! These would also serve as gorgeous gifts for loved ones this Christmas.

button magnets

Everyone has spare buttons lying around at home, so why not turn them into colorful magnets? This tutorial from Big Box Detox is so easy to follow!

bud vase magnets

Imagine having these pretty blooms in vases stuck on your fridge? Birds and Blooms created this tutorial and we have a feeling you’re going to love this idea!

back-to-school locker magnets

How awesome are these DIY back-to-school locker magnets from Brite and Bubbly? They’re colorful, fun, and have a whole lot of sass!

DIY gold pineapple magnets

Do you love all things pineapple? We sure do! Burkatron has created these DIY gold pineapple magnets to add style to any magnetic space.

watermelon magnets

These adorable watermelon magnets are so easy to make – trust us, you’ll be surprised! Check out the full tutorial from Club Crafted for more.

washi tape magnets

These DIY washi tape and image transfer magnets will entertain you all afternoon! You can even get the kids involved in making them too. Thanks Dear Handmade Life for the tutorial!

Christmas inspired magnets

Christmas is just around the corner (wasn’t that fast?), so why not create these DIY Christmas inspired magnets from DIY Ready? The step-by-step guide will teach you everything you need to know!

magnetic air plant holders

Mini succulents are so on-trend right now, and we have a feeling they’ll soon be taking over everyone’s refrigerator! Drawn to DIY is the clever crafter behind this project.

glass tile magnets

These DIY glass tile magnets from Hello Wonderful are so vibrant – they’re sure to bring some much-needed color into your space!

bottlecap food magnets

These delicious DIY magnets might look tricky, but the good news is that you’ll find a step-by-step video tutorial on how to make them via HGTV Handmade’s YouTube channel. Yay!

fruit magnets

Homey Oh My has created these fun-looking DIY fruit magnets and we think they’re incredibly cool! Which fruit is your favorite?

Pantone color magnets

If you’re a fan of vibrant colors like us, then you’re sure to love these DIY Pantone color magnets from How About Orange! What a clever idea.

DIY marshmallow magnets

These DIY marshmallow magnets might look delicious, but they’re (unfortunately) not edible – almost fooled you though, didn’t they? Hungry Heart is the talented blogger behind this tutorial.

plastic letter magnets

Remember playing with those colorful plastic letter magnets as a child? Well here’s the sophisticated grown-up version of them, thanks to Inspired by Charm! Simply spray-paint them in gold to achieve this look.

paper flower magnets

Fake flowers look oh-so-pretty when glued onto magnet backings, just like these ones from Jader Bomb. This is a DIY project you could knock-over within minutes!

watercolor magnets

Is there anything you can’t do with watercolors? Lines Across has turned some plain magnets into these watercolor masterpieces and we’ve fallen head-over-heels in love with them!

color-dipped magnets

These geometric, color-dipped magnets from Lovely Indeed are just the thing to jazz-up your fridge! Paint them in a variety of colors or opt for a specific color scheme for cohesiveness.

crescent moon magnets

These brilliant gold and black magnets feature the different moon phases – isn’t that a wonderful idea? Find out all about them via the Make and Tell blog.

valentine heart magnets

Mer Mag is famous for its cute and quirky crafts and these DIY magnets are no exception! We love their little faces, don’t you?

rain drop magnets

Add some pastel pink and gold rain drops to your fridge, just as Metro Mode has done! These are every feminine and beautiful.

ransom note letter magnets

Bring the fun back into magnetic letters with these DIY ransom note letter magnets from Mod Podge Rocks. Too cool!

sea shell magnets

She sells sea shells by the seashore – or at least, that’s what these DIY magnets from Mod Podge Rocks remind us of! They might look super professional, but you too can create these beauties.

tetris magnets

Love Tetris? Then you might adore these DIY magnets from Moms and Crafters too! Paint them in a variety of colors for an extra fun look.

pom pom magnets

Does it get any better than these DIY pom pom magnets? Patchwork Harmony must love the fluffy little things as much as we do!

Pacman magnets

Bring back Pacman with these DIY Pacman magnets from Plasters and Disasters. They’ll turn your refrigerator into a fun game!

donut magnets

Donuts? On your fridge? To that we say ‘yes please!’ This video tutorial from Pudding Fish Cakes will show you everything you need to know.

pizza heart magnets

Speaking of culinary delights as magnets, Pudding Fish Cakes has also created a video tutorial to teach you how to make your own pizza heart magnets. Mama Mia!

tangram magnets

Wow, take a look at these DIY tangram magnets from Pure Sweet Joy! They’re not just pastel perfection, they’re also fun to arrange.

ceramic fridge magnets

Here’s something to do with those tiny fabric scraps you might have at home. Red Brolly has created these DIY magnets and we think they’re a great idea!

DIY letter magnet

Here’s another DIY letter magnet tutorial which will put a smile on your face. Sarah Hearts has painted hers for a color-dipped look. So pretty!

glitter magnets

Black and gold will always be a great combination, so these DIY magnets from Sara in Shanghai are sure to be on-trend for years to come.

Scrabble magnets

Looking for a cool craft idea using Scrabble tiles? Here’s one from Sincerely Kinsey where she turned them into magnets – fast and affordable!

wooden slice magnets

These decorated wooden slice magnets from Suburble look wonderful! They have a variety of pretty pictures on them too.

animal magnets

You can also turn animal figurines into magnets by halving them, painting them gold, then attaching magnet backing to them. Too easy! Check out the full tutorial from Sugar and Cloth.

miniature photo magnets

Love polaroids? Turn your photos into miniature magnetic versions thanks to this tutorial from Sundae Sins!

miniature map magnets

You can also turn maps into magnets, just as Surviving a Teacher’s Salary has done. Those white ornate frames are gorgeous too!

plaster lip magnets

Smack some lips on your fridge by following this DIY magnet tutorial from The Crafted Life. Aren’t they cool?

mini plant pot magnets

Here’s another awesome tutorial for creating DIY mini plant pots, this time from The Merrythought. This is a great idea to add some greenery to your kitchen.

DIY druzy magnets

Love druzy crystals? Imitate the look with these DIY druzy magnets from The Sarah Johnson. So glittery and glam!

emoticon magnets

You can also add a bunch of your favorite emoticons to your fridge by following this tutorial from The Surznick Common Room. These won’t take very long to make either!

Conversation Heart magnets

Get inspired by Conversation Heart candy by creating your own DIY magnet versions. Thanks to This Heart of Mine for this loved-up project idea!

hand embroidery magnets

Love embroidery? Turn your fabulous designs into magnets the easy way! Be sure to check out this DIY tutorial via DIY Candy for more info.

clay magnets

Here’s some more unique DIY magnet designs found via The Wonder Forest. It just goes to show that your creativity and imagination is certainly not limited with this project!

glitter stone magnets

Turn some rocks into magnificent galactic versions by painting them black and sprinkling them with gold glitter. We Heart This has the full tutorial for you!

vintage brooche magnets

You can even turn vintage brooches and jewels into magnets, just as What Meegan Makes has done! This is a great way to display an impressive collection.

There you have it – 50 of the best DIY magnets to make for your fridge. Which designs did you like the most? We’d love to hear from you in the comments section below!

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  1. Deborah // Pure Sweet Joy

    October 25, 2016 at 4:35 pm

    Thanks for including Pure Sweet Joy’s tangram magnets!

    Reply
  2. Tet | Drawn to DIY

    October 27, 2016 at 4:48 pm

    Omg what an awesome list! Thank you so much for including mine! Pinned 🙂

    Reply
  3. Ruth | HungryHeart.se

    November 4, 2016 at 12:14 pm

    Wow, you really inspired me with your list. I think I want to make all of the magnets! =)
    Thank you so much for mentioning my marshmallow magnets and for the kind words about Hungry Heart! <3

    Reply

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