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Is your fridge covered in photos from family and friends like ours? If so you’ve probably noticed that they are looking a little dingy and word from dust and grease. Now you can protect those precious photos and dress up your refrigerator at the same time with this easy DIY sequin magnetic picture frame!

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I love getting photos of friends and family in the mail. Admittedly, most of them come during the holidays but it’s still wonderful, especially if it’s from loved ones who live far away that we don’t see often.

The last time I changed out the photos with the most recent ones, I noticed that the old ones were in poor condition from the myriad of meals we cook. You don’t want to throw out the old photos simply because you’re displaying updated ones. Unfortunately, some of them are in such bad shape you don’t have a choice.

Instead of not displaying the photos or risking ruining them, you can protect them with a DIY sequin magnetic picture frame. It’s super easy to make and budget friendly, especially if you get your frames at the Dollar Tree like I did. One multi-pack of sequins from the Dollar Tree can make 4+ frames putting you pennies over a dollar per frame. You seriously can’t beat that! (Plus, hello, sparkly!)

DIY Sequin Magnetic Picture Frame Materials

Step 1

First, remove your magnetic picture frame from the packaging.

Note:

Leave the paper picture inside while working. It makes it easier to glue your sequins in an even line.

Step 2

Next, determine the order you want to attach your sequins. Since all of mine were varying shades of blue and green, I put them in order from most green to most blue.

Step 3

Then, add a thin section of glue to the bottom of the frame.

Step 4

Begin attaching a line of sequins along the bottom edge of the frame and working your way up.

Step 5

Continue until you have 3 rows of one color, adding glue as needed to your frame.

Step 6

Once you have your first 3 rows of sequins glued, add a small amount of glue on the side edges of your frame being sure to leave the center open for your picture to show through.

Tip:

Be careful not to add too much glue to your frame edges. You don’t want it to seep over the edges and seal your frame shut. If you notice some is dripping down, use your finger to wipe it off immediately.

Step 7

Now, continue adding your sequins in rows of 3, again, being sure to leave the center of the frame open for your picture to show through. This is another reason why leaving the paper insert is important. Use it as a reminder to leave the center of your frame clear.

Step 8

Once you reach the top half inch or so of your frame, again add a thin layer of glue across the entire top and attach 3 rows of sequins.

Step 9

Check all of the edges to ensure that no glue has seeped down then set aside to dry.

Now you can easily and frugally protect those precious photos on your fridge with this DIY sequin magnetic picture frame. It is so simple to make and it makes changing out those cherished photos easy. These make wonderful simple gifts too. Add a photo of your own kiddos and give to grandparents for a thoughtful, handmade gift that doesn’t break the bank.

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School breaks always hold a lot of promise for fun and family time. Execution leaves a something to be desired sometimes. If your plans aren’t quite what you hoped, whip out the craft supplies and try out these easy craft ideas for kids.

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Now, let’s get onto the crafty fun with these easy craft ideas for kids. They’re all super easy and you likely already have the supplies on hand. I love doing crafts with the kids because they always enjoy it (even if they’ve made it a hundred times) and it is a great to spend time together as a family. These are some of our favorites.

DIY Painted Canvas Play Set

This adorable easy craft takes rock painting to the next level. Create painted scenes on canvas and then paint rocks to coordinate and BOOM! Instant pretend play set. Save money and buy in bulk with those canvas multi-packs!

Fun and Glittery DIY Notebook

Does your kiddo love writing or drawing? If so, teach her how to make her own glittery DIY notebook with this easy tutorial.

DIY Mini Pompom Monsters

These little pompom monsters are not only super cute, they also double as fun stickers. The backing on the feet can totally come off to stick to notebooks, folders, or anything else you let kiddos put stickers on.

Easy DIY Bedroom Door Sign

Let your little ones get crafty and put their personal touch on their rooms with this simple craft. Some sticky foam and sticker letters is all you need to create this DIY bedroom door sign.

DIY Children’s Artwork Display

Tired of the billions of artwork pieces laying around the house from the kids? This kids craft idea is perfect for organizing all of that artwork on bedroom/playroom walls easily.

DIY Kids Paper Flower Wall Art

Build your own colorful garden indoors with these giant paper flowers. They’re colorful, pretty, and super fun to make. It’s a great way to brighten up boring walls.

DIY Googly Eye Monogram

What is it with kids having overflowing collections of googly eyes? These fun monograms are an easy way to use some of them up in a new and creative way.

Make Your Own Coloring Book

You’re never too old for coloring books. Now you can easily create custom coloring books with these easy tutorial. Make them as simple or complex as you want and then grab the crayons.

These easy craft ideas for kids are the perfect low-prep activities to keep in your arsenal for school breaks, snow days, and more. I recommend storing kids crafts supplies in these plastic organizers for easy storage and organization. It’s what we use and the kiddos know what art supplies they can use (without getting into yours) and everything is at your fingertips when you need it.

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Paper Plate Preschool Rainbow Craft
DIY Green Glow in the Dark Slime
DIY I Can Play Door Sign
Easy Washi Tape Popsicle Craft – Cookies, Coffee, and Crafts

It’s March 1st and that can only mean one thing: It’s time to start crafting for St. Patrick’s Day! As promised on Sunday, here is the first green craft for the year. These DIY custom beer mugs for St Patrick’s Day are easy to make and the perfect home for your green beer this year.

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This month I’m trying out a new fun blog hop. Every month we are given a craft medium and we have to create a DIY project with it. You know how much I love a challenge and this month is Mod Podge! Of course, that is the perfect excuse to pull out the glitter.

These DIY custom beer mugs for St. Patrick’s Day are full of sparkle and fun, perfect for any celebration. No worries if you’re not a beer drinker. They can totally be filled with whatever you want, like this family-friendly Lucky Lime Punch Recipe!

Even better, these babies are dishwasher safe on the top rack after they are fully cured. The wait time is the worst part of this project but the end result is so worth it. Not to mention, it’s a super easy craft to actually make.

Custom Beer Mugs Materials

2 Small Clear Glass Steins
Rubbing Alcohol
Cotton Balls
Shamrock Stickers (The shamrock in this project is about an 1 1/2 inch wide)
Green Glitter
Mod Podge Dishwasher Safe
Painters Tape
2 Sheets of Construction Paper

Step 1

First, clean your mugs with rubbing alcohol as recommended on the Mod Podge instructions.

Step 2

Next, add a strip of blue painter’s tape to the top of one of your clear glass steins. It should be at least 2 inches wide from the lip of the stein.

Step 3

Now, attach one of your shamrock stickers to the front of the glass stein. Be sure to press it down firmly to ensure it is nicely adhered to the glass.

Step 4

Then cover your clear glass stein in a layer of Mod Podge. Do not cover the handle.

Step 5

Before adding glitter, place a piece of construction paper on your work surface. This protects the surface and also makes it easy to return excess glitter to the container.

Step 6

Next, generously coat with green glitter. Shake off the excess as needed and return the excess to your container when you finish.

Step 7

If needed, touch up any areas that need additional glitter. You want a nice even coat on your stein.

Step 8

Then carefully remove the shamrock sticker and painters tape from your stein. Touch up any areas where the Mod Podge seeped under the tape or sticker.

Step 9

Set your stein to the side and allow to dry for 2-3 hours.

Step 10

Next, cut the shamrock sticker outline out of your sticker sheet.

Step 11

Carefully place the shamrock outline on your glass stein, again firmly press the edges to ensure they are stuck to the glass.

Step 12

Because the edges on the shamrock outline are so thin, press painters tape around them.

Step 13

Now, add a coat of Mod Podge to the shamrock.

Step 14

Again, place a piece of construction paper under the stein and cover the shamrock in a generous coat of green glitter.

Step 15

Then carefully remove the painters tape and shamrock sticker outline.

Step 16

As before, touch up any areas where the Mod Podge seeped under.

Step 17

Now set your stein aside and allow to dry for 2-3 hours.

Step 18

After your steins are dry, add another coat of Mod Podge to each. Take care to only cover the glittery areas.

Step 19

Again, allow the steins to dry another 2-3 hours.

Step 20

Repeat steps 18 and 19 two more times. Make sure you allow each coat to dry before adding the next.

Step 21

Lastly, allow your steins to cure for 28 days. Once they are cured, they are dishwasher safe on the top rack.

I’m totally in love with how these DIY custom beer mugs for St. Patrick’s Day turned out! They are glittery, pretty, and green… everything you want for a fun holiday. Share one with a girlfriend or give one to hubs to use (I recommend keeping the extra glittery one for yourself because, shiny). Either way, you’ll love sipping your favorite festive drink out of this DIY creation.

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Bring on the Crafts — A Craft & DIY Blog Hop

On the first Wednesday of each month, a group of DIY and crafty bloggers join forces. Together with hosts Marie from The Inspiration Vault and Habiba from Craftify My Love, they bring you the #BringontheCrafts blog hop. Each blogger creates a fun craft or DIY project to share that follows a monthly materials theme. March’s theme is Mod Podge! Each blogger chooses their own craft to make as long as they love it and it uses Mod Podge in the project.

Our March Co-hosts

Jenny at Cookies, Coffee and Crafts • Gail at Purple Hues and Me
Heather at Glitter on a Dime • Marie at DIY Adulation • Janet at Try It – Like It

Join in on the fun! If you’d like to participate next month, you can request to join our Bring on the Crafts Facebook Group. Next month’s theme is Flowers!

Not a blogger, but a creative mind none the less!? Don’t worry, Share your awesome creations in our Craft Cult Facebook Group. This is also a great place to ask craft & DIY related questions and find inspiration for your next project.

Now let’s see all of those amazing Craft and DIY Projects!

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