Animal Print Magnets

Today's craft is a slightly different take on the popular glass marble magnets. Instead of using someone's picture or words from a book, I used "junk mail" (unsolicited advertisements received in the mail) to make a stylish set of magnets.

Supplies: clear drying glue that adheres to glass, such as Mod Podge , K6000. A small paint brush that you don't mind getting glue on it. Or you could use a toothpick or Popsicle stick instead of a paint brush to apply the glue. Scissors or a 1-inch diameter hole punch. Clear glass, one flat side marbles available at dollar and craft stores usually in the floral department. Round magnets same size or smaller than the marble. Magazine or sales flyer with pictures of animal prints you like.

Before starting, cover your work area with paper to protect it from glue.
1. Cut or punch out a circle of your favorite animal print from a magazine. I used a free advertisement that came in the mail. This should be a one inch circle.

2. Use a paint brush or toothpick to spread glue all over on the flat side of a clear floral marble.

3. With the animal print circle face up, hold the marble with the flat side down and press onto the animal print circle. Kind of smoosh the marble down on the paper circle to get any air bubbles out. Let it dry according to the glue product's directions for drying time.

4. After the animal print is dried onto the glass marble you can attach the magnet. Put some glue on one side of the magnet (or use self stick magnets) and stick it to the back side of the animal print marble. Let dry.
That's it. Your animal print magnet is done. Make a set to match your appliances, give a set as a gift, or mix and match. So easy, low cost, and fun.