Welcome to Transformation Thursday! It's the one day of the week we all get together to celebrate getting things done. No matter if this is your first time joining, or you've been here for months, everyone is welcome to share all their projects, big or small.
Been to the beach? I'm guessing even if you haven't that you probably have some seashells, right?
Let's make magnets!
You'll need:
plaster of Paris (a $5 tub lasts FOREVER!)
seashells
water
a bendable cup
A fork
button magnets
a bowl of sand or epsom salt
Let's make magnets!
You'll need:
plaster of Paris (a $5 tub lasts FOREVER!)
seashells
water
a bendable cup
A fork
button magnets
button magnets (make sure they are strong enough to hold some weight)
First nestle your seashells into the sand, so that the tops are level.
Mix a little plaster (it doesn't take much) with some water.
You're looking for pancake batter consistency.
Bend the cup and make it a spout to pour it almost level with the top.
If you spill out, it's ok. Just clean it up when it's damp, but not quite dry.
Overfill? Dip a paper towel into the plaster to pull a little out.
Let the plaster set for a minute or two and then carefully put the magnet into the plaster.
If you don't fill enough, that's ok - we can fix that, too. Take a second magnet...
And put it on the first one.
You can use Amazing Goop or E-6000 to glue them together.
Let them dry about 10 minutes (or per directions) and you're good to go!
Sooooo..... Whatcha got? I wanna see & so does everybody else! Make sure to put your PERMALINK (that's the direct link to the specific post) and then link back here so everybody can find the great ideas. Then stop and visit a couple of folks - we all love comments :)
Well..... Let'er rip, tater chip!
What a great idea for those summer souvenirs. ;) I love it. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting the party! Those magnets are adorable!
ReplyDeleteGina! Super cute love the idea! Thanks so much for hosting!!
ReplyDelete~Morgan
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I think the seashell magnets are beautiful! Thanks for hosting another great party!
ReplyDeleteCool beans. I like that idea of filling the backs of something to make it level first. I never thought of that. That sure opens up all kinds of things for me to do here at the house!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip.
Love this! I am having two little granddaughters for a couple of weeks and this will be one of our activities! Perfect! Thanks for posting :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific idea for using sea shells. Looks like a great project also to make with the kids.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, we will be going to the beach next week with our grandkids, they'll love the idea!
ReplyDeleteNancy
What a fantastic idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I never would have thought to fill it with plaster of paris.
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea, and fun family project! thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteThose little magnets are super cute! How fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for hosting another great party!
~Liz
Hi Gina, love your project, and thanks so much for hosting!
ReplyDeleteHi Gina!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to stop by and let you know that I linked to this post today from the new Home & Garden channel at Craft Gossip. :) My hope is to share many of the fabulous projects I see everyday with the vast CG audience. I hope you will not only stop by and subscribe to CG, but will tell your friends about the new category! Hope you see some traffic from it!
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great idea for the shell magnets, brilliant in fact!
ReplyDeletegail
Cute magnets! I'm going to check out some other party stuff! Fun...Lezlee
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, love your little shell magnets! Thanks for sharing the easy how-to.
ReplyDeleteAWESOME! My first time by here. LOVE Your blog!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a smart idea and useful! My kids used to make magnets out of magnet tape and old buttons. Yours would hold more. LOL Thank you for hosting TT.
ReplyDeleteSherry
Gina, those magnets are sweet! I'm inspired (;
ReplyDeleteThe seashell magnets are adorable.
ReplyDeleteI just made a seashell mirror. I suppose if you didn't have enough shells you could make some like these.
Rhonda
Good heavens! I learned to do this in the first grade and had forgotten all about it...what memories it brought back.
ReplyDeleteWe put little bunnies in a spoon and then filled it with plaster, put a safty pin in it and and let it harden and and that's what our Mom's got for mothers Day...this is similar...and SO cute...thanks for the memories! :)
Lov'inhugs,
Mona
um...put an "e" in safety and put a capital letter on Mothers Day, take out the extra "and" ....now let's see...I HAVE GOT TO REMEMBER TO PROOF READ!! LOL
ReplyDeleteThose are so cute. What a great idea. Thanks for hosting again Gina. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely little shells! They look fabulous! Will remember this one for when mine start collecting shells... lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteMaggy
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Crazy for your magnets...so summery and fun, and thanks for hosting each week. It's a great party!
ReplyDeleteHow did I not think of that? VERY cool!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great magnet idea! Thanks for hosting another great party!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea, great for Vacation Bible School or farm tours!
ReplyDeleteI have so many seashells. What a great way to use them on a fridge!
ReplyDeleteGina, what a great idea! I LOVE the magnets. We used to live 45 minutes away from the ocean. Now we live in Arizona and George Strait lied!! There is NO ocean front property out here! lol So the shell magnets would be a nice "homey" touch.
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting another great party! :)
Love the magnets! thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteOh! I LOVE those!!!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute magnets! Great way to use some of the shells that we collect at the beach Ü
ReplyDeleteGah! Those magnets are adorable!!
ReplyDeleteI have lots of shells, what a cute idea! Thanks for sharing the "how-to"! Have a blessed day!
ReplyDeleteGina, These are darling! I want to make some of those!! I've been on vacation and have been extremely busy with extended family's visits and moves but thought I'd drop by to say Hello. I'm texturing and painting my bathroom and counter tops! But nothing is officially done, so I'm not posting anything. Hopefully I'll have some time to show off some of my renovation work soon.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Donna @ Comin' Home
www.thehomemakingarts.blogspot.com
Love you blog!
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower, now!
I hope you do not mind, I
"grabbed your button" too!
Have a good night~
Leticia
www.msbinglesvintagechristmas.com
Thanks for the idea..... and for hosting ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the idea Gina! I love it! Have to remember this one! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove the shell magnets! There is so much talent here at your linky party. Thanks for hosting! (I have SO many tabs open!!!)
ReplyDeleteHi! I love this project and I'm posting about it today on my blog.
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