Monday, June 11, 2012

More RATZ




June marks the second round of the RATZ swap. This month we're making magnets. To be honest, I wasn't sure if this would be that much fun - I mean, it's just magnets, right? I was wrong! I am loving this swap so much. Who knew it would be so much fun to make magnets?! So far I've made button magnets and I am totally obsessed!






So much so, that I ordered more supplies. I haven't actually attached the magnets yet (my supplies will arrive today) but I ordered the super-duper hardcore rare Earth magnets so I'm sure they will stick.


One of the things I like about making the button magnets is that I can use scraps of fabric which, as you know, I have plenty. Also, there is the instant gratification of having completed something quick and simple. Most of my projects have steps and/or are time-consuming to some extent. These let me feel like I accomplished something and sometimes I need that.

I think the magnets would make a nice gift or 'extra'. My plan is to sell them too. I've been working on an inventory for awhile now and will be opening shop soon. However, that's a post for another day ;)


The button covers come in a variety of sizes. The ones shown above are #45 Flat Backs. The other type have a wire back so that you can attach the button to something else. You need the flat backs to attach the magnets.

If you are interested in making your own, check out this tutorial: http://www.abernathycrafts.com/2012/05/super-strong-fabric-magnets-tutorial.html

I found all of my supplies on Etsy




As far as which ones will be sent to my partner, that remains a mystery ;) I'm also making another type of magnet and will share everything once the swap is over.


Happy Crafting
~Beth

10 comments:

  1. hehe i knew you would get addicted!
    yours are super cute. i am hearting that fishy
    i actually buy the ones with the wire backs and just snip them off with a pair of wire cutters. easy peasy
    i may make a few more before i ship off mine for the swap

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    1. I'm so glad you brought me into these swaps! Thanks :) DM me your address and I might send you that fishy. And maybe another 4...

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  2. I love them all, Beth! So cute! I have a feeling I would get addicted to making these too. I really want to try making some covered buttons like that, but attach them to hairbands and bobby pins. I've even seen tiny ones made into earrings (I bought a pair at an outdoor market last summer and I love them). Do you think the ones with wire backs would work for the hair things?

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    1. Thanks :) I think they would work. There are a lot of tutorials out there and the shop I bought supplies from had one too. I bet they'd be a hit at the farmers market!

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  3. Yours are so cute! Thanks for the link to me!

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    1. Thanks! And thanks for freely sharing the tutorial! It was really helpful, especially in deciding which supplies I needed to buy.

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  4. Love these! There are so many I like, I know Id get sucked into these too!

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    1. Thanks :) They really are fun! I think you should try it.

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  5. These are so pretty! I see some of my favorite fabrics there. Never thought of using covered buttons for magnets. Great idea.

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