This summer is flying by, but I wanted to share an easy craft I did to spruce up my kitchen. I’ve been busy with a new job and dealing with my mother’s illness, so finding time to craft has been hard. The awful New England humidity hasn’t helped. Any craft that involves the outside has been hard for me to finish, so some of my larger projects are on standby. But a chance trip to JoAnn Fabrics gave me an idea to create some colorful magnets for my fridge.
I found some wooden cutouts at the front of the store on clearance. I picked up a set of four fruit-slice coasters, a strawberry and a watermelon shape . Then I went straight to the paint and Diamond Dotz section. I was sad to discover that JoAnn’s is getting rid of their Diamond Dotz Freestyle section, but I was able to pick up a lot of colors in the clearance bin.
After finding coordinating paint and Diamond Dotz, I got to painting. The pieces were small, so it didn’t take long to paint them all. Luckily, I was able to use the same colors for a few of the fruits, so that helped with the cost of this craft. For the watermelon I used a small piece of sponge to create white on the rind.
When it came to adding the Diamond Dotz, I took my time. Every night after work I would do a small section. I find my Diamond Dotz crafts bring me the most peace. I love how I can forget all my stresses and concentrate on placing each gem. I used LiquidFusion glue to ensure the Diamond Dotz stayed in place. My tip is to pour out a little at a time then spread the glue with a craft stick to a thin layer.
When I was done, I added a small magnet to the back with the same LiquidFusion glue I used to apply the Diamond Dotz. I let it dry overnight before attaching them to my fridge.
I love the way these magnets dressed up my otherwise dull refrigerator. The Diamond Dotz add sparkle, but they also help to bring out the color of the paint. Crafts like this prove that no matter how small a craft project is, if it makes you happy it is worth doing. I’m hoping once the humidity is gone to work on some furniture projects I’ve got stacking up in my basement. Happy crafting!
The Quaint Crafter 