Make Your Own Instagram Magnets

ByKara

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So, I’ve been obsessed with Instagram since last summer.  Could you tell?

After I made my photo collage last month, I decided I wanted to make magnets out of my favorite Instagram photos.  The best part about this project is it’s cheap, easy and you get to upcycle old boxes and magnets.

DIY Instagram Magnets

Let’s make a few together.

First, we need to print out our favorite pictures.  I use PowerPoint again since I don’t have Photoshop.  Shocking I know:)

I set the page to be 12 x 18 because I knew I wanted to print my finished picture as a 4 x 6.

I imported the pictures and made them each 6 x 6 so I could fit 6 pics on one picture.  Then I saved it as a jpeg and uploaded it to shutterfly so I could have it printed as a 4 x 6 at Target.  You could have it printed anywhere or even print them yourself at home.  If you do it this way, each picture will measure 2 x 2 when printed.

Once your pictures are printed, gather the rest of the supplies:

  • old business card magnet
  • cereal box or any piece of cardboard
  • double sided tape
  • scissors
  • pictures

Cut each of your pictures out.  Then cut your cardboard and magnet into 2 x 2 squares.

Now take your double sided tape and tape each layer together.  I started by taping the cardboard to the magnet and then taped the picture to the cardboard.  Just make sure you don’t tape the cardboard on the side of the magnet that attracts to the magnetic surface.  (I almost made this mistake)

DIY Instagram Magnets

Aren’t they cute?!  I’m going to take a few to work to put on my filing cabinet so I can look at my boys while I’m at work.  I’m also going to make a few for the grandparents!  They will make great gifts.

DIY Instagram Magnets
An Instagram picture of my Instagram magnets

This is a super easy project to make.  And it’s always fun to recycle some old cereal boxes.  Remember you don’t have to use Instagram photos; you can use any of your favorite pictures!  This project cost me 38 cents to make 12 magnets because I only had to buy the pictures.  All the other supplies I already had around my house.

I hope you have fun making your own photo magnets.  I’d love to see any that you make so please come back and leave a comment if you make some.

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31 Comments

  1. I pinned it! I’m addicted to Istagram too…love it!! And I love this idea to make them into magnets!

  3. So cute! I dont have a smart phone, and really the only time I want one is when I see people post their Istragram pictures 🙂 Great idea!

  5. Great magnets.

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  7. I love Instagram…what a great idea! I’m going to have to try this myself.

    I’m visiting from the linky follower blog hop…I hope you’ll follow me back!

  8. I have never thought about using my Instagram photos to make magnets. Great idea, thanks for the tutorial.
    Newest follower from the Linky Blog Hop. Perhaps you can visit my blog.

  17. Kara, these are awesome! What a great idea! Your projects are so stinkin’ cute! Thanks for sharing with my group!
    Melody

  18. I love these! I have an android and I don’t think we have an instagram app yet but I heard they are working on one!! I’ll have to try and use other pics in your tutorial! So helpful and adorable. I’m your newest follower!
    Stay crafty x0x0
    Jess
    {www.CraftyNonsenseNoted.com}

  19. Amazing! I’m recently obsessed with the PixlrOMatic Android app and LOVE the pics I get from it.. what a brilliant idea to make them into magnets! Pinning it and gonna do it!

  20. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity and talent on “A Little Birdie Told Me…” Tuesday at Rook No. 17! This week’s party is already in full swing. Hope you’ll join us!
    Your friend,
    Jenn

    P.S. Spotlighting your post on my Facebook page today!