Jude is back from vacation and ready to share another awesome craft with you. If you don’t know what Kids Korner by Jude is then you can read about it here. Once you’re all caught up come back to make this DIY kids artwork frame fridge magnet.

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Note From Mom:

The humidity here is atrocious this week. Even sitting outside the fireworks on Wednesday long after the sun had set, you still became instantly sticky. Yuck!

That meant that we haven’t spent much time outside this week. When we’re stuck inside and mommy has to get work done, that means lots of crafts.

[bctt tweet=”Tired of your refrigerator looking like an overwhelming art exhibit? Tame is with this DIY Kids Artwork Frame Fridge Magnet! ” username=”diyadulation”]

Now I have a stack of new drawings and designs that the kids cannot bear to part with. (Sigh…) When Jude came up with this idea, I piggy-backed a little to help tame the artwork chaos.

Each kid gets one frame for the fridge and can choose one piece of artwork to go in it. Outside of that, no more paper clutter on the fridge. Yay!

If your fridge has become a messy gallery of artwork, make this DIY kids artwork frame fridge magnet. Then totally steal my new clutter-free refrigerator idea.

Materials

Blank Wooden Frame
Patterned Paper
Tacky Glue
Water
Sponge Brush
Adhesive Magnet
Chipboard Letters

Mom’s Note:

Before you start this project, mix a small amount of tacky glue and water in a small plastic container. Use roughly a 3:1 ratio of glue and water. You want the glue to be looser without it turning into a watery mess.

Step 1

First pick out the paper that you like [and want to use on your frame].

Step 2

Then remove the insert from your wooden frame.

Step 3

Next, rip the paper that you picked [in step 1] into small pieces.

Step 4

Then glue the ripped pieces of paper to the frame.

Mom’s Note:

First, put down a base of your glue mixture with the foam brush on the corner of your frame. Then top the corner with pieces of paper and brush more of the glue mixture on top.

Step 5

Continue gluing pieces of paper to the frame until it is completely covered.

Step 6

Let your glue dry.

Step 7

After your frame has dried, trim the extra paper around the edges of the frame.

Mom’s Note:

You may need to help with this part, especially with younger children.

Step 8

Put an A, R, and T chipboard letter [using non-diluted tacky glue] on the side of your frame starting at the bottom.

Step 9

Next, glue an M and a Y chipboard letter above it [the top right corner].

Mom’s Note:

Jude chose to use 2 different chipboard letter styles from my scrapbook stash. You can use all one style if your child wants.

Step 10

Let all of the glue dry.

Step 11

Lastly, cut strips of adhesive magnets to fit your frame and attach them to the back of the frame.

I’m doing this to hold my artwork with a beautiful frame. I hope you like it and enjoy.

This DIY kids artwork frame fridge magnet help you cut down on the paper clutter on your refrigerator without the fight. Kids are more than happy to display their favorite pieces in a personalized frame! They won’t even mind changing them out as new creations are made.

I honestly wish I had thought of this idea sooner because it’s brilliant. The kids never want to lose any of their artwork and the collection had gotten ridiculous. Now they think about which ones are important enough to display and which one can get filed or recycled.

See where I’m linking up!

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More Ideas You’ll Love:

DIY Children’s Artwork Display
Googly Eyes Monogram
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Are you looking for more ways to encourage imaginative play in your kids? Sometimes our kids become so inundated with toys, their imagination muscles get weak and boredom skyrockets. A few key toys, like these DIY mermaid and narwhal hand puppets, are perfect for encouraging play without the avalanche of stuff in their bedrooms.

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Collage of Hand puppets on wood background with text overlay: DIY Mermaid and Narwhal Hand Puppets

[bctt tweet=”Does it feel like your kids have a million toys but are always bored? These DIY mermaid and narwhal hand puppets encourage play without the toy avalanche. ” username=”diyadulation”]

I honestly believe in the power of imagination. Not only for kids, but for adults as well. Imaginative people are the problem solvers.

These are the people who can cope with difficulties because they have creative solutions. Imagination is what creates awesome stories like Harry Potter. I want my kids to grow up with as much imaginative power as possible.

That’s why I will always make fun toys for them like these DIY mermaid and narwhal hand puppets.

Hand puppets on wood background

Materials for DIY Mermaid and Narwhal Hand Puppets

Teal and Blue Silicon Potholders (I found mine at Dollar Tree but here are similar ones)
Scissors
Yarn (similar)
Small Notebook
E6000
Glitter Pompoms in Various Sizes
Hot Glue Gun and Glue
Silver Glitter Foam (I used the one from this pack)
Assorted Googly Eyes

mermaid hand puppet

Mermaid Hand Puppet

teal potholder next to scissors

Step 1

First, remove all of the tags from your potholders.

Notebook and skein of yarn

Yarn Wrapped Around the Notebook

Step 2

Next, pull out your skein of yarn and wrap the end around a small notebook 10-20 times.

Yarn wrapped around a notebook

Step 3

Cut the end of the yard still attached to the skein.

Step 4

Then cut a second small piece of yarn from your skein.

Yarn wrapped around a notebook

Step 5

Tie the small piece of yarn around your wrapped yarn as pictured.

Yarn wrapped around a notebook

Tied together strands of yarn next to a pair of scissors

Step 6

Next, cut through your wrapped yarn on the opposite side of your notebook.

dot of glue on a potholder next to strands of yarn

yarn glued to teal potholder

Step 7

Put a dab of E6000 on the top center of your potholder and attach your yarn.

teal potholder next to googly eyes

mermaid hand puppet

Step 8

Lastly, glue on 2 googly eyes toward the opening of the potholder. See the picture above for reference.

Note:

I chose the googly eyes with eyelashes for a more girly look.

blue narwhal hand puppet

Narwhal Hand Puppet

small sparkly pompoms

glued together sparkly pompom

Step 1

Start by hot gluing 4 pompoms together, with the largest on the bottom and the smallest on top.

pompom on a blue potholder

Step 2

Next, glue the pompom “horn” to the top center of the potholder with E6000.

Tip:

I definitely recommend using a blue potholder for this one. It makes the puppet look more like a whale.

blue potholder next to googly eyes

blue narwhal hand puppet

Step 3

Then, choose 2 googly eyes for your narwhal and glue them to the potholder with E6000.

Note:

I chose a smaller size for this puppet because I thought it looked adorable. The eyes are also yellow which contrasts nicely with the blue potholder.

Step 4

Set your puppet to the side and pull out a piece of silver glitter foam.

small piece of glitter foam next to a pair of scissors

Step 5

Next, cut a tongue out of the silver glitter foam.

blue narwhal hand puppet

Step 6

Lastly, use E6000 to glue your tongue into the opening of the potholder (where the pot would go).

Now your kids will be ready for all of their undersea adventures with these DIY mermaid and narwhal hand puppets! Even better, you can breath easier without all of those toys cluttering up your home. Come back later this month to find out how to make this fun Mad Scientist Hand Puppet! Until then, the the pretend play begin.

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Collage of Hand puppets on wood background with text overlay: DIY Mermaid and Narwhal Hand Puppets

More Ideas You’ll Love:

Are you heading to the beach this summer? Be sure to pickup a rock while you’re there so you can make this DIY beach sunset painted rock magnet. It’s the perfect inexpensive keepsake to memorialize your trip.

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Collage of Beach Sunset Painted Rock with text overlay: DIY Beach Sunset Painted Rock Magnet

[bctt tweet=”Looking for the perfect inexpensive keepsake from your family beach vacation? Grab a rock and make this DIY beach sunset painted rock magnet!” username=”diyadulation”]

My husband and my oldest have both been lucky enough to hit the beach this summer. Unfortunately, I couldn’t join them. Seriously longing for those beautiful waves and ocean breeze.

This painted rock is the closest I’m getting this summer but if I squint at it with the fan on, it almost feels like I’m there. Sort of. With a lot of imagination. Alas, I digress. Let’s find out how to make this thing.

Materials

Small Clean Rock
Red Acrylic Paint (This acrylic set has all of the colors you need)
Orange Acrylic Paint
Yellow Acrylic Paint
Blue Acrylic Paint
White Acrylic Paint
Brown Acrylic Paint
Green Acrylic Paint
Small Paint Palette for Mixing
Fine Point Paint Brush
Clear Engine Paint
E6000
Small Disc Magnet

Rock on Paper Towel

Step 1

First, set your clean and dry rock on a paper towel or other protected surface.

Step 2

Next, add small amounts of your paint colors to a palette.

Tip:

It truly doesn’t take much so don’t go crazy here.

Tan Paint on Rock

Step 3

Then mix a small amount of brown and white paint together paint the bottom third of your rock tan.

Blue and Tan Paint on Rock

Step 4

Next, mix some blue and white paint together and paint a small strip of light blue next to the tan.

Painted Rock

Step 5

Add orange paint to the top of your rock and tip it with the darker blue.

Painted Rock

Step 6

Then mix in some red brush strokes to your orange sky.

Step 7

Let your paint dry completely before moving on.

Painted Sun Reflection on Rock

Step 8

Now paint a yellow half circle on too of the water.

Painted Sun Reflection on Rock

Step 9

Next, add some yellow streaks to your water to look like the sun’s reflection.

Beach Sunset Painted Rock

Step 10

While your sun is drying, add dark brown paint speckles to the tan painted section of your rock.

Beach Sunset Painted Rock

Step 11

Paint some white “surf” along the edge of your water.

Tip:

This should be jagged. Don’t try to paint a straight line. The best way to achieve this is to tap the bristles of your brush straight down and up.

Step 12

Next blend more yellow and orange into your sky for a more gradient look.

Beach Sunset Painted Rock

Step 13

Once your white painted surf has dried, add a brown line to the left side of your beach as pictured.

Beach Sunset Painted Rock

Step 14

Next, paint the leaves of your palm tree and add some white detail to the trunk.

Beach Sunset Painted Rock

Step 15

Now allow all of your paint to dry completely.

Beach Sunset Painted Rock

Step 16

Finally, seal your rock with clear engine paint and allow to dry.

E6000 on Back of Round Magnet

Round Magnet Glued on Back of Rock

Step 17

Turn it into a magnet by gluing a small magnet to the back of the rock with E6000. Allow your E6000 to dry 24 hours before using on your fridge.

Now you’ll have the perfect inexpensive keepsake from your summer vacation. Don’t forget to write the year on the back of your DIY beach sunset painted rock magnet so you will know which vacation it is from. This also makes a great gift for family and friends who went on vacation with you.

If you aren’t making it to the beach this year, feel free to sip on a cocktail and paint a store bought rock for your fridge instead. Admittedly it’s not as good but it’s still fun!

See where I’m linking up!

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Collage of Beach Sunset Painted Rock with text overlay: DIY Beach Sunset Painted Rock Magnet