My classroom had tons of business magnets all over the magnetic board. The advertisements of lawyers and pizza discounts were making the board look cluttered, so I upcycled them. Here are the basic steps for this simple craft project, which makes use of scrap paper and prevents these magnets from ending up in the landfill.
1. Peel off the top layers of the ad (usually thin plastic and paper layers).
2. A thin layer of rough paper should be left. Cut the magnet to desired size and shape. I left most of the magnets as is, except for one, which I cut into a heart (see top picture).
3. Trace the magnet on the paper you want to use. I used scrap pieces of craft paper and origami paper which were left over from former projects. Thicker paper (e.g. card stock) works better than thinner paper.
4. Cut out the traced piece and glue on the magnet. I used a thin layer of all-purpose glue. Smooth out the any bubbles and let dry.
5. All pau! Ready to be posted on the fridge, board, or filing cabinet.
Simple and easy. Cute and functional.
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