This is so easy and satisfying. I have this delightful collection of bottlecaps and for the most part, I like to collect things that I can make into something useful as well as aesthetic. So I got the idea to upcycle these into magnets. It couldn't be easier--purchase 1 in. wood discs (you can get them at a craft store) and magnets (craft store also) and hotglue the wood disc into the cap, then hotglue a magnet on. Voila!
And here's another kind which is also really easy and satisying. A great way to recycle cards or magazine pages into something useful.
Take those wood discs and a 1 in. paper punch and punch out paper to your hearts content. (Another cool thing would be to take these cardstock circles and glue them spaced out back to back with a thin piece of ribbon sandwiched in between--and voila--garland).
Glue the paper to the disc with UHU glue, hotglue a magnet on the back, and finish with this paper glaze. It adds durability and a smooth waterproof marbly surface.
Package in a metal tin (this gift card tin is from Michaels--$1) and there you go. Great for teachers, friends, cousins, anyone. You could also print the alphabet on cardstock and do a whole bunch, or a child or friends name, anything! I need to go get more supplies and make more!
