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Magnetic Pocket
by Kim
How great is a project that turns out this cute and didn't cost a penny? I had all of the pieces in my stash, except for the main piece that I trash picked at Wendy's. I admit it.
Here is what you need to make one:
Oh yeah, sea salt!
How I did it:
1. I opened the two side seams, they were just lightly glued.
2. I wanted a bright color on the inside, so I decoupaged a piece of cardstock there. My paper was not long enough, so I pieced a smaller section of paper at the bottom. No problem, it is the inside. Attach the paper with a coat of Mod Podge. Let it dry, brush on another coat. Trim around the edges. Make sure to let it dry completely before moving on.
3. I had a scrap of black and white polka dot fabric. Love it, so I decoupaged it to the outside.
TIP: Don't use light colored fabric, the color of the package will show through.
5. Fold the flaps up. Hot glue them together, re-assembling the pocket.
6. Glue ribbon around pocket. Glue flower head to right side. Glue magnets to the back of pocket.
Mine is on my black fridge. I love it there, holding some scissors and markers that I can never find.
Here is what you need to make one:
- large french fry pocket
- fabric or paper (or both) large enough to cover the pocket
- Mod Podge (I used gloss, but choose what you like)
- 1" wide grosgrain ribbon (about 9")
- a silk flower head
- 4 strong magnets
- flat paintbrush, scissors, hot glue gun and glue
Oh yeah, sea salt!
How I did it:
1. I opened the two side seams, they were just lightly glued.
2. I wanted a bright color on the inside, so I decoupaged a piece of cardstock there. My paper was not long enough, so I pieced a smaller section of paper at the bottom. No problem, it is the inside. Attach the paper with a coat of Mod Podge. Let it dry, brush on another coat. Trim around the edges. Make sure to let it dry completely before moving on.
3. I had a scrap of black and white polka dot fabric. Love it, so I decoupaged it to the outside.
TIP: Don't use light colored fabric, the color of the package will show through.
5. Fold the flaps up. Hot glue them together, re-assembling the pocket.
6. Glue ribbon around pocket. Glue flower head to right side. Glue magnets to the back of pocket.
Mine is on my black fridge. I love it there, holding some scissors and markers that I can never find.
- You could place it on your metal filing cabinet.
- You could skip the magnets and pin it to a bulletin board.
- Kids can make these and they would be a great teacher gift.
- I am going back to the craft room to make more so I can have a row across the front of the fridge.
Labels:
decoupage,
recycled craft
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