Craft Project: Beaded Bottlecap Magnets

Bottle caps, loose beads, some glue, and a magnetic strip easily transforms into a trendy gift set of matching magnets; PERFECT for a hostess gift!

Approximate Time: 10 minutes, exclusive of drying time

Supplies:

Clear school glue
10 bottlecaps
1 large handful of loose, mixed beads
8 inches of magnetic strip
gift box with filler

Instructions:

Gather 10 clean and dry bottle caps.
Pour clear glue into each bottle cap, until halfway full.
Sprinkle enough loose beads into each bottle cap until full and resting comfortably in the glue in a single layer.
Allow to dry overnight.
Once dry, cut magnetic strip to fit a square of magnet on the back of each bottle cap to where you cannot see it from the front side.
Glue pieces of magnetic strip to bottle cap and dry overnight.
Present in a shallow box with cotton batting, and VOILA! You're ready to go.

By Brianna from Dutch Harbor, AK

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By 02/20/2012

That's a really good idea. You could use some clear glitter for added sparkle or any other color as far as that goes.

By 03/11/2011

These are so pretty and cute. I may try my hand at them. :)

By 01/26/2011

Thank you so much Brianna! I have a friend who does 5 boutiques starting in November. I make things for her to sell. She will love these and I can make her a bunch in a very short time,thank you again! Keep crafting Crowgrannie from California