Fun with Magnet Sheets: 3 Fun Printer Crafts

I remember the first time that I saw magnetic poetry. I was at the Denver Public library, and they had a small display of the little word tiles. Standing there, sliding words into poetic form, I could easily have stayed there for hours.

I don't know what it is about magnets, but I continue to love them. Combine their cool abilities with the fact that you can print on magnetic sheets, and you have a total Lolaness-Obsession.

Here are 3 fun crafts that you can make using nothing but your computer and a few magnetic sheets. Check for them at the Avery website or at your local craft store.

Magnetic Poetry

This is probably the easiest magnet craft around. All that you need to get going is your printer, the magnet sheets, and a word processor like Microsoft Word.

1. Compile a List - Use the dictionary or thesaurus to seek out words you don't commonly use. You could start with an abstract theme to work around (Peace, Love, Life, Faith) and start brainstorming words from there, or just start randomly grabbing words out of poems you've found.

2. Type it Up - Type your list of words up in your word processor. If your processor supports tables, it is easier to keep all the words lined up for easy cutting. Make the table about 10 columns wide and as many rows long as a single page will hold, and start putting your words in. Otherwise, just start typing your words out like sentences. Place several spaces between words, and use common words more than once (is, love, she, he, they, will, by, etc.)

3. Print & Cut - Once your page is full of words, you're ready to print. Place your magnet sheet in your inkjet printer and go for it - you shouldn't have to change printer settings at all. To cut, use an exacto knife and cutting mat or a pair of scissors (it's just harder to cut straight with scissors).

To use, try slapping them randomly on your fridge or use a cookie pan. Easy-peasy!

Magnetic Paper Dolls

I'll admit it ... I love paper dolls at least as much as my daughter. Not that I'm about to admit that she has an envelope overflowing with all the dollies and clothes simply because mommy can't get enough of them ... I'll let her think it's all about her.