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Patriotic Postage Stamp Magnets

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by Noreen Doll.

Patriotic postage stamp magnets are a quick and easy project that even kids can do.

They make a colorful addition to your refrigerator or they can be a nice little gift or favor.


What You Need

Sheet of 2 inch x 2 inch Ceramic Tiles

Postage Stamps – Either New or Canceled

Mod Podge

Small Foam Brush

Scissors

Business Card Magnets, or other magnets

What You Do

The tile sheets come with 36 tiles, so you can make quite a few magnets. I bought sheets with one or more broken tiles, which the store was glad to be able to sell, and I received a discount on each sheet.


1. Prepare the tiles. Cut the tiles apart and cut off the glue bits on the sides.

These great scissors work very well to cut things that you don’t want to cut with your paper crafting or sewing scissors.

They can be found at Harbor Freight or Walmart for just a few dollars.


2. Wipe the top of each tile with vinegar and let dry. (This cleans the tile, cuts any grease, and allows the postage stamp to stick better.)


3. Brush Mod Podge on the top of a tile.


4. While the Mod Podge is still wet, lay the postage stamp on the tile. Slide it gently around until it is how you want it on the tile.

5. Immediately gently brush another layer of the Mod Podge over the whole top of the tile, including the stamp, brushing from side to side.

Pay particular attention to making sure the Mod Podge is under all the edges and that the edges are all Mod Podged down.

6. Let dry.

Don’t worry that the top looks cloudy – it dries clear.


7. Brush 1 more layer of Mod Podge over the top, brushing from top to bottom this time – instead of side to side.

8. Let dry.

9. Cut business card magnets to fit the back.

I cut 3 magnets from each business card magnet, making them 1 1/8 inch x 1 5/8 inch.


10. I use E6000 on the sticky side of the magnet before I glue it to the back of the tile – to be sure it will stay on the tile.

Patriotic postage stamp magnets are so easy to make that you could make 2 or 3 dozen all at one time!

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It would be a great family activity, as well.

 

Noreen Doll

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  1. Man! I walked past tile that was marked 80% off tonight at Lowes! I really like this idea! Wish I would have seen it earlier!

  6. I would have thought those tiles would have been too heavy to be magnets. Good to know they are not!

    I’m visiting via Rook No. 17’s A Little Birdie Told Me

  7. How cute and easy! Love it! Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

  10. This would be fun to do with any old stamps. Thanks for sharing.

  12. This would be such a great activity to do with our families! Thanks for sharing on “Strut Your Stuff Saturday!” We hope to see you this friday! -The Sisters

  16. so creative! i would have never thought about using tiles and stamps together! thanks for linking up to tip-toe thru tuesday!

  20. Great idea. I love those tiles and would never have thought to use them as magnets. Genius! Thanks so much for stopping by Creative Thursday last week. I couldn’t do these parties without you. Can’t wait to see what you link up this week. Have a great weekend.
    Michelle

  21. What a great idea! Perfect for the season, too. 🙂
    Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create! <3 Christina

  28. My grandpa is a stamp collector, this would make a great Father’s Day gift for him. Thanks for coming by and sharing! I always look forward to seeing what you’re going to link up.

    Robin @ Fluster Buster

  31. This is great!! My father-in-law is a retired postal worker. This would be a fantastic Father’s Day gift! I’d better hurry! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

    Gina @ Gina’s Craft Corner
    http:ginascraftcorner.blogspot.com

  32. Wow this is a great craft! Not only patriotic stamps but others as well could be used. My mind is racing with ideas. Christmas magnets using stamps! Thank you so much for sharing such a great, easy and thrifty idea with us at TTF!

    Linda & Diann

  34. What a cute project! Thank you for the great tutorial!

    I’m hopping over from My Pity Party. Have a terrific weekend!

    Ritchil

  38. These are so adorable. And I’m going to have to look for those amazing scissors, too. Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday at Organized 31.

  39. Those amazing scissors can be found at Harbor Freight Tools, and I’ve seen them at Walmart and Walgreens at different times. The nicest thing about them besides how many different things they cut is that they are only $2 or $3.

    Noreen

  40. This is so fantastic! Thank you for sharing. You will be one of the features today at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. The party will be live as soon as I finish writing the post. lol Hope to see you again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

  41. Awesome idea! I used to collect stamps, and I think my sister has a collection. This is a great idea for displaying her collection! Thanks again for sharing on my Blog Hop!

  44. I love your website!! Its soooo cute.. I am so glad I found it… If you would like to check out my blog too, I would LOVE it.. I am new to the blogging… So if you have any tips you should let me know… I am your newest follower 🙂 I would love it if you followed me back…
    -Brooke

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