I saw this great little project on the Disney Parks Blog from Erin Glover and thought this could be a fun project to do.
I have a confession: I am a souvenir pack rat. From guide maps to old receipts, I have a habit of holding onto tidbits from my Disney Parks visits. Sadly, these once-sentimental keepsakes now live inside a shoebox in my closet. Then it hit me: I needed to think outside the shoebox!
Today, I’m here to show you that one man’s trash is another’s DIY project. If your Disney Parks guide maps and tickets are too special to toss, I’m going to help you “Show Your DIY Disney Side” with step-by-step instructions for fun, simple projects perfect for seasoned crafters and beginners alike.
Let’s start with a quick and easy project: guide map magnets. For mine, I used two Disneyland Resort guide maps and cut out my favorite attractions. Whether for the home or office, these magnets are a unique way to turn any space into the happiest, craftiest place on Earth!
Here’s what you’ll need, available at your local craft store:
- Round, clear glass stones (Mine were just over 1” in diameter.)
- Any other decorative paper (Of course, I used Disneyland Resort guide maps, but wrapping paper, book pages, newspaper and scrapbooking paper work as well.)
- Circle paper punch, 1” (Or just a pair of scissors and a steady hand!)
- Small round magnets
- All-in-one decoupage glue, sealer and finish
- Strong crafting glue (click on to https://sugru.com/ to buy the best one)
- Foam brush
Step 1: Using a paper punch (or scissors), cut the desired illustration out of park map in a 1” circle. Make sure the cutout is the same size as, or a little smaller than, the glass stones.
Step 2: Use a foam brush to paint a thin layer of decoupage glue onto the flat edge of a glass stone. Immediately place your paper cutout onto the stone so that the illustration is face-down on the glue. Allow to dry 10-15 minutes.
Tip: Decoupage glue dries fast and is pretty unforgiving, so make sure to have your cutout ready.
Step 3: Paint a thin layer of decoupage glue over the cutout to hold the paper in place.
Step 4: Once the paper is dry (10-15 minutes), use a dot of crafting glue to attach a small round magnet. Repeat with as many cutouts, stones and magnets as you please. Wait for crafting glue to dry completely before using the magnets.
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