Legos Small stones Seashells and starfish Large rhinestones Small, plastic animals Colorful buttons[1] X Research source Brooches[2] X Research source Scrapbooking embellishments (plastic flowers, cabochons, etc)
If your object is large, consider gluing two small button magnets to the back: one at the top, and one at the bottom.
Even if the magnet has a sticky back, it might be a good idea to use some glue. The adhesives on these types of magnets usually are not very strong or long-lasting.
Clear, glass gem/vase filler Backing (photo, colored paper, fabric, etc) Glossy Mod Podge Paintbrush or foam brush Round magnet Hot glue or industrial strength glue
You might also see them labeled as vase fillers, cabochons, marbles, and glass stones.
Photos Pages from old books Old maps Scrapbook paper or wrapping paper Newspaper or magazine pages Patterned fabric Nail polish
If you are using nail polish, you don’t need to apply any Mod Podge. Simply brush on a few coats of nail polish onto the back of your stone.
If you used nail polish, consider brushing on a top coat onto the back to seal it.
Wooden clothespins Magnet (sheet is recommended) Glue Decorations, such as paint, washi tape, etc
Cover the top and sides of your clothespin with washi tape. Washi tape is a type of patterned scrapbooking tape. You can find it in the scrapbooking section of an arts and crafts store. Paint your clothespin using a small paintbrush and acrylic paint. You can paint it all one color, or many colors. Simple designs, such as stripes, will work best on the clothespin. Glue a thin, flat wooden shape, such as a cat or dog, to the top of the clothespin. The wooden shape should be about the same length as the clothespin. You can find the wooden shapes in the wood section of an arts and crafts store. Glue down some buttons down the center of your clothespin. Play around with different shapes, colors, and patterns, just make sure that the buttons are the same width as the clothespin.
If you are using round button magnets, place a drop of glue on the top and bottom of the clothespin back. Press the round button magnets into the glue.
Air dry paper clay Rolling pin Cookie cutters or craft knife Rubber stamps Ink pad (optional) Clear acrylic sealer Round button magnet Hot glue or industrial strength glue
If you want your design to be colored, then press your rubber stamp into a colored ink pad first. The color will transfer to the clay, along with your design. [6] X Research source You can also use ornate buttons or brooches to stamp designs.
You can spray it with a clear acrylic spray sealer. You can also apply some Mod Podge over it instead using a paintbrush or a foam brush.
