Thursday, April 26, 2012

Champagne Cork Magnets

When we got engaged, and when we were on our honeymoon, we opened bottles of champagne.  I have long been trying to figure out what to do with the corks that came from those bottles, and last weekend, I finally figured it out!

Make magnets, of course!


This tutorial really is so simple it doesn't even need a tutorial...


You need corks, of course...  ;-)

You also need a hot glue gun, and some magnets.  But -- a word to the wise:



Pay attention to your magnet strength.  These were much too weak to hold my cork onto the refrigerator -- which meant an extra trip to the craft store.  *Annoying*.  ;-)  Try to find something a little heavy duty for your keepsake magnet.


These were just the ticket!  Heavy and strong.  Woop!

You just need a thin layer of hot glue, then firmly hold the magnet to the bottom of the cork for a minute or so.  And then...


Proudly display your custom creation.  :-)

love, maria

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52 Mantels


10 comments:

  1. Good tip on the magnet strength! Nothing like having them slide down the fridge... LOL ;)

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    1. Thanks so much for commenting, and thanks for the suggestion! I had no idea my blog was even making people go through the word verification process! :-) Took that RIGHT down! Very much appreciated! xx

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  2. Great DIY idea, this would be a fun idea to send out with invites.

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  3. OMG! Such a good idea. I already save all my corks and being the wine-o I am.

    XO

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    1. You've already got a great head start! ;-) Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  4. Great idea! I think I'll get a jump on stocking stuffers for next Christmas. Thanks, Maria

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    1. Oooh, great idea! ;-) You are so welcome! Thanks for stopping by! :-)

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