With the start of a new school year came new projects. I would love to do recycled materials forever, but there's only so many projects you can do before it gets old.
Pretty much the only craft project that caught my eye in this book I was sent was marble magnets. These cute, little funky things have been the hit of everyone that has seen them. They're made using those glass marbles that people put in the bottom of vases - they're flat on one side, and curved on the other, and simple as all get out to make.
Take some magazines (or old book/music/movie catalogs - ALA Graphics is a good one), and find and image you want. Next, take the marble and place it over the image and trace around it. Cut the image out, and then decoupage it onto the flat side of the marble so the image is showing through the curved side. To decoupage, mix a little water with white glue. Apply glue to marble, and then affix image. Apply several layers of white glue on top of image, allowing for layers to dry inbetween applications. This will ensure the image stays stuck to the marble. Then attach a magnet on the back of the marble and bob's your uncle - you're done! (Try to find some small, but strong magnets. I used flat sheet magnets, and as a result, my awesome magnets are really for decoration only).
My teens really had a good time with it, and they have fun talking and fighting over the pictures they're going to use. Plus it gave them a great idea for Christmas presents they could make themselves. This is a super easy craft with great results. I highly recommend it to anyone!
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