Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Magnet Vases
Another recycled craft. I'm liking these. Anyway, I don't remember how I came up with this one, I guess it just popped into my head. They're made from plastic bags and toilet paper tubes. And yes, you can put water in these puppies! Here's my magnetic vases:
Aaaand, they're super easy. As usual. Here's what you need:
Alrighty. Start with your paper tube, and fold it in half, like so:
Then fold the other way, so you get a square shape:
Now measure and draw a line all around the tube at one inch from the bottom (or is it the top???), like this:
Cut up to the line on each of the folds.
Fold the flaps over, and tape down. Like so:
Take your plastic bag and put it into the top, making sure there aren't any holes or gaps that would cause a leak.
Cut off the excess plastic, making sure to leave enough to fold over the side and tape it into place. Try to make it as un-bulky as possible.
Now using your Mod Podge, glue your paper on the outside. I found a rectangle that's 6.5" by 4" works well. Start with one side, lining up the edge of the paper with the corner. When you get to the next side, crease the paper at the corners for nice definition.
When you get to the bottom (sorry, camera died at this step, no picture), cut up the corners like you did with the bottom of the paper tube itself... step 4 I guess it would be... and glue down the paper piece by piece. Let it dry for at least a few hours.
When it's completely dry, you can add the magnet to the back. Just glue it on.
Add a little water... making sure your magnet can hold it up... I had to fill my a little less than halfway. But how much water do a couple of flowers need, anyway?
... put some flowers in, and stick it up somewhere! I used my fridge :)
I wish I had real flowers to put in them, I didn't think of that until I went to take pictures... ooops! :)
Maybe you could even put some soil in and grow some herbs... that could be great for a small kitchen!
Aaaand, they're super easy. As usual. Here's what you need:
- toilet paper tubes
- plastic bag
- ruler
- scissors
- Mod Podge
- strong glue (I used a craft & hobby glue, maybe hot glue would work? hmmmm... not sure)
- strong magnets
- tape
- scrapbook paper
Alrighty. Start with your paper tube, and fold it in half, like so:
Then fold the other way, so you get a square shape:
Now measure and draw a line all around the tube at one inch from the bottom (or is it the top???), like this:
Cut up to the line on each of the folds.
Fold the flaps over, and tape down. Like so:
Take your plastic bag and put it into the top, making sure there aren't any holes or gaps that would cause a leak.
Cut off the excess plastic, making sure to leave enough to fold over the side and tape it into place. Try to make it as un-bulky as possible.
Now using your Mod Podge, glue your paper on the outside. I found a rectangle that's 6.5" by 4" works well. Start with one side, lining up the edge of the paper with the corner. When you get to the next side, crease the paper at the corners for nice definition.
When you get to the bottom (sorry, camera died at this step, no picture), cut up the corners like you did with the bottom of the paper tube itself... step 4 I guess it would be... and glue down the paper piece by piece. Let it dry for at least a few hours.
When it's completely dry, you can add the magnet to the back. Just glue it on.
Add a little water... making sure your magnet can hold it up... I had to fill my a little less than halfway. But how much water do a couple of flowers need, anyway?
... put some flowers in, and stick it up somewhere! I used my fridge :)
I wish I had real flowers to put in them, I didn't think of that until I went to take pictures... ooops! :)
Maybe you could even put some soil in and grow some herbs... that could be great for a small kitchen!
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20 crazy awesome comments:
So fun! Thank you for sharing!
These are way too cool! I never would have thought of that! Gonna have to do it w/ my daycare kids for sure. :)
OK that is just about the cleverest idea ever! And totally green!!!
These are just the coolest!
These are just the cutest little things ever! I'm going to give it a try. Thanks!
~Mermaid Shelley
Super cute idea :)
great idea well done...
Thanks for sharing! Super cute!
Too cool! And I have never thought of squaring a toilet paper roll, very creative.
Hi Sarah! Thanks for stopping by today~ These vases are adorable! My girls would love to try them! Have a great weekend!
So cute - and perfect for those little flowers the kids pick up and insist on keeping!
Found you over at The Girl Creative :)
How clever!!
So clever and creative! I love these - too cute! Fantastic job! Hope you have a great week! ~ Stephanie Lynn
Loving these! Going to make a few this week! Thanks for posting!
this is so cool! especially for those times when your little one's pick those "pretty flowers" and bring them to you. Great way to display them :)
That's genius! totally love it. :) Thanks for linking up. :)
I love this! I love that you can do it with stuff you probably have already. It's also one of the most original ideas I've ever seen. You should find a contest to enter with it!
Just posted a picture of the variation I did with the kids! Your post is very inspiring! Thanks!
I am so glad I found your blog!! This is a must do!
Love this idea! Especially placing in a little herb! How handy is that in the kitchen?!
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