Dollar Tree Calendar Magnet Craft – Quick and Easy DIY!
This fast and fun DIY for Dollar Tree magnets using the farmhouse calendar comes together quickly and makes a great afternoon craft. They also would be a sweet gift for the holidays.
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Dollar Tree Magnets Using Blocks and Farmhouse Calendar
Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, it might be obvious that I love using the Dollar Tree items as blanks for my crafts. From Cricut to gnomes, I think it’s fun to go on the hunt for craft supplies because with their ever-changing inventory, it’s like a game!
Speaking of games, we are going to use one of the Dollar Tree’s most popular games, the tumbling tower blocks, to create these adorable farmhouse magnets in just minutes. Let’s get started.
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Tips for Making This Dollar Tree Craft
Due to the nature of the Dollar Tree, you might have to hunt a bit for their oh-so-popular farmhouse calendar. Once they start appearing in stores, it is all over the craft groups and they’re always gone at my local store.
Once the hype dies down, I am always able to find them. It seems the Dollar Tree gets multiple shipments in (or puts them out in waves), so don’t lose faith if you can’t find them mid-year.
Another tip I have for you is to definitely play with paint, wax paint, or even stain on the tumbling tower blocks. You can change the look of just a few or even the entire set!
A fun additional way to present these as a gift is to add a hanger of twine or ribbon to the back. Wouldn’t they make the most adorable ornaments?!
How to Make Calendar Magnets from Dollar Tree Items
Without further ado, onto the craft! This tutorial has a full Dollar Tree calendar magnets video tutorial here on YouTube if you’re a visual learner.
Reminder: you can print this tutorial easily (just the instructions) by clicking on the “PRINT” button in the tutorial card below.
Dollar Tree Calendar Magnets
This Dollar Tree calendar magnet craft is going to blow your mind it is so easy! There are a couple of tips to make them strong and long-lasting, so read through the full tutorial.
Materials
- Calendar (with small summary pictures of the year)
- Tumbling Tower block game (36 pieces for 12 magnets)
- 3 Magnet Strips (or other magnets, 1 per design)
- Wood Glue
- ModPodge
Tools
- Scissors
- Small Paintbrush
- Foam Paintbrush
Instructions
- Cut the small calendar images from the back page of the Dollar Tree calendar.
- Use wood glue to secure the long but thin edges together. Stack three and set aside to cure. They are ready to handle in just a few minutes.
- Trim the images to your desired size for the finished block (I trimmed off some edges to make a "frame").
- Add ModPodge to the block (blocks oriented vertically) and place on the calendar image. Cover with a coat of ModPodge.
- Cut magnet strips into 1-1.5 inch strips, remove backing, and add wood glue before pressing into the back of the calendar block.
Notes
This Dollar Tree craft is so easy and can be used with any calendar. Additional design options:
1. Stain or paint the wood blocks before applying the images.
2. Add a twine hanger to the back to turn them into holiday ornaments or gift tags.
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More Dollar Tree Crafts You Will Like
As I mentioned above, I am a big fan of pulling in craft supplies and blanks from the Dollar Tree. Here are a few more crafts you might be interested in:
- Farmhouse Shadow Box – This is the cutest thing in person; everyone just loves it!
- Pumpkin Gnome – He is by far the most adorable little fella you can ever make with a Dollar Tree pumpkin.
- Wood Slice Wreath – The sunflowers at the Dollar Tree are in full bloom on this gorgeous farmhouse wreath. This looks great inside, too.
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Meet the Creator
Hi there, I’m Sarah Nenni-Daher. I’m a crafty gal and always have at least 14 projects going at once. I am a crafter, designer, DIYer, and pattern maker. I share my creations here and in the Ruffles and Rain Boots® Shop.
Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots®, you’ll find DIY gnomes, crafts, gifts, cupcakes, laser crafts, and so much more. I love sharing video tutorials over on YouTube and chatting with other crafters in my Facebook groups. We’d love to have you!