Glittery Holiday Acrylic Refrigerator Magnets
By Kira Enari
The glitter background on this magnet is bright and eye-catching from a
distance--perfect for special holidays. Stamp out multiple holiday
images on acrylic squares and use different colors of glitter for
variety. Attach a magnet to the outside of a gift with repositional
double-stick tape.
Supplies
Black Craft Ink
Scrap Paper
Rubber Stamp (1 1/2" graphic image recommended)
2" x 2" Acrylic Craft Squares
Stamp Cleaner
Paper Towels
Paint Pad (optional)
Acrylic Paints or Permanent Ink Pens
Fine Paint Brush
Clear Embossing Inkpad
Glitter Embossing Powder
Craft Heat Gun
Card Stock (at least 2" x 2")
Craft Knife
Cutting Mat
1/4" to 3/8" Width Double-sided Super-sticky Tape
Glitter or Tiny Glass Beads
Adhesive Magnet Strip
Gather the supplies listed above for this project. Use a permanent,
solvent-based craft ink with a solvent ink cleaner. Do not select a
stamp with words, as this project stamps on the opposite side of the
finished product, so any words would end up backwards. Acrylic craft
squares may be purchased at a craft supply or rubber stamp store. The
double-sided super sticky tape is sometimes called redline tape or tacky
tape. Adhesive magnet strip can be purchased in rolls at a discount
store and is easily cut with scissors or a craft knife.
Lay down some scrap paper to protect the work surface. Using a permanent
craft ink, stamp the image on the acrylic square (if you have never used
the stamp before, try it out on a piece of scrap paper first).
Immediately clean the stamp. Tap the cleaner on the rubber stamp and
blot on a paper towel. Repeat until no color blots onto the paper towel.
Scrub the rubber stamp on a clean, dry paint pad to remove any residue.
Color in the stamped image with acrylic paints or use permanent ink
pens. Allow to dry or heat set.
When the stamped image is dry, pat the clear embossing inkpad on the
side with the stamped image. When it is thoroughly coated, sprinkle on
the glitter embossing powder. Tap off excess and return to embossing
powder container. Heat set the embossing powder with the heat gun.
After the embossing powder has cooled, apply the tacky tape to the edge
of the acrylic square, keeping the edge centered on the tape. Cut the
tape so that it wraps all the way around the square. Carefully fold
edges over while removing the protective backing. Lay the card stock on
the cutting mat. Place acrylic square stamped-side down on the card
stock. Holding the acrylic square steady with one hand, trim the card
stock with the craft knife. Cover the remaining exposed tape with
glitter or tiny glass beads, pressing firmly. Heat set the glitter into
the tape with the heat gun. Lastly, cut a piece of adhesive magnet
strip, remove the protective backing and stick to the back of the
magnet.
Kira Enari is a craft enthusiast.
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