D.I.Y: cork magnets (mushrooms too!).

 Hi again!

Here's the sequel to the magnet board we made earlier... now we'll make some simple. fun. do.it. yourself magnets:

 Supplies Needed:

Magnets (even the Dollar Store variety)

Corks (please drink responsibly! heh)

X-ACTO knift

hot glue gun

 Use the blade to cut your corks into thirds.  (I also trimmed the top edge to round them a bit).

 Hot glue the 'wrong' side of the magnet... and quickly press your cork piece on to it. 

 Voila!  Super fast. stupid easy - you're done... 

...but wait!  You can also put a thumbtack into the cork, and make that little sucker work double duty as a mini cork board!

Genius, I know. ;o)

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 BONUS tutorial: Mushroom magnets!

Because really, who can resist fridge fungi?!

Step 1:  Using your blade, slice around the middle of the cork (1/2 mm).

Step 2: Whittle from the base of the cork.. cutting up towards your first incision.

Step 3: Slice some curved cuts down from the top of the cork (now mushroom shape).

Paint some red and white polka dots on top... and revel in woodland wonder!

Happy crafting friends,

Mel ;o)