Looking for a quick, fun project? These DIY Mini Chalkboard Magnets take minutes to make and are a great way to add personality to your home!
Are you a magnet person? My husband sure is. Everywhere we go, he seems to pick up at least one. He even makes his own magnets from souvenirs, bottle caps, pins, and more.
Our refrigerator is covered with these magnets. For a while, I was kind of over them … all I wanted was a clean refrigerator! Joel wasn’t having it though, and I have to admit that it’sĀ fun to look at each one and think of the memories that are attached to it.
I created these DIY Mini Chalkboard Magnets to surprise Joel. We love adding silly messages to them! This is a fun project for adults, and it would make a great rainy day crafts for kids, too!
Here’s what you’ll need to make these DIY Mini Chalkboard Magnets (affiliate links):
You’ll be done with these DIY Mini Chalkboard Magnets in a snap … let’s get started!
- Use a paintbrush to apply a thin coat of chalkboard paint to a wood shape, leaving a narrow border.
- Because the wood is so absorbent, so you’ll need to apply multiple coats (mine took four). Let the paint dry in between each layer of paint. If you’re impatient like me, use a blow dryer to dry the paint between coats.
- Flip the wood cutout over and apply magnets with a thin coat of craft glue. Use more or less magnets, depending on how strong the magnets are.
- After the paint and glue has dried, add a creative message with the chalk.
That’s it … your DIY Mini Chalkboard Magnets are complete!
You could also use chalkboard markers to decorate these magnets. Just keep in mind that these markers tend to stain porous surfaces like wood, so you’ll probably need to touch them up with more chalkboard paint when it’s time to change your message.
I think these DIY Mini Chalkboard Magnets turned out so cute, and I love that this project can be completed in under an hour!
Are you a chalkboard lover, too?
34 Comments
Those are cute. We pick up magnets every time we visit a new city.
Thanks, Anne! I love having a little memento from our trips – makes going into the fridge a little more fun;)
How cute! Hands off my yogurt! hehehe These would be so much fun to make and to have!
Thanks, Heather:) I’m waiting to see what kind of messages my husband comes up with!
Super cute chalkboards! Pinned
Thanks, Michelle:)
These are adorable and so easy to do. Great project.
Thank you so much, Letty:)
Clever Idea – must pick up some magnets š Thanks for sharing
Thanks, Amberjane! I hope you try it!
Very cute idea! Thanks for sharing. š
Thanks so much, Holly!
So easy and fun! Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome, Melissa! I hope you try it:)
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Thank you so much, Robert! I’m heading over to check it out:)
I’m a sucker for chalkboard projects and these magnets are so cute, AND look super easy to make! Thanks for sharing at The Makers! Pinned š
Thank you! I love chalkboard projects, too:)
I love these! They’re so cute and would make a great gift for my grandkids. (Easy to mail.) š I’m pinning.
Thanks, Nancy! That would be such a fun surprise. Let me know if you make them:)
Oh my boys would have fun with these little message boards! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Pinning to our Party Board! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity on Show-Licious Craft & Recipe Party! Please join us again this Saturday morning at 8:00 am EST! š
~ Ashley
Thanks, Ashley! I’d love to see what messages your boys come up with;)
These are super cute! I could see using them on your dishwasher (if is magnetic) to say if it is clean or dirty. What a fun and quick project. And I think it is sorta cute that your husband is sentimental and collects magnets so that you guys can remember fun trips! Thanks for sharing at The Makers!
I love that idea, Corey! My husband is definitely sentimental – it’s very sweet:)
I have just found your blog and signed up for emails. I can’t wait to have a really good mooch. I will certainly be trying these delectable beauties. Xx
Thanks so much for signing up! I’m looking forward to connecting:)
These turned out so stinkin’ cute! I may or may not be chalk paint obsessed ha ha! I would love for you to stop back tonight at 10 and link up to Totally Terrific Tuesday š Happy Monday!
Jess
Very cute! These would be fun for my magnetic white board at school, too.