Fall Magnets & Pins

Fun and simple magnets and pins can be easily created from craft foam!   Easy kids craft.  Full size patterns included.

Note: When making these Pins and Magnets, experiment with different colors of craft foam for a different look.  Also consider using glitter or other embellishments even if not stated.  Make these your own personal creations.

• 3 ½" Square of craft foam
• Bar Pin
• Two 5mm googly eyes
• Pen or Pencil
• Scissors
• Glue
• Ultra Fine tip Sharpie (permanent marker)

 

1. Trace and cut out one leaf shape from craft foam.
2. Glue a bar pin on the back (the side with the pen or pencil mark should be the back)
3. Glue googly eyes to the front and draw the rest of the face using and ultra fine Sharpie marker.

Putting dots on the cheeks gives the leaf more character.

• 5 1/4" Square of craft foam
• 1" piece of magnet
• Two 5mm googly eyes
• Pen or Pencil
• Scissors
• Glue
• Ultra Fine tip Sharpie (permanent marker)

Using the larger leaf pattern, follow the directions for the leaf pin except glue the magnet on the back  in place of the pin.

• 4 1/4" x 3 ½" piece white craft foam
• two 5mm googly eyes
• clear or white glitter
• Black Ultra Fine Sharpie (permanent marker)
• Scissors
• Craft Glue
• Popsicle stick
• pen or pencil

1. Trace and cut out one ghost shape from white craft foam.
2. Glue bar pin or magnet to the back of the ghost.
3. Draw a mouth on the front with black permanent marker.
4. Cover the entire front of the ghost except where the mouth is with white glue.
5. Place the eyes where you would like them then sprinkle white or clear glitter over the front of the ghost.  Shake off excess.  See hints & Tips fro using glitter.