If you know me at all, you know that once I get an idea in my head, I cannot let it rest. So when I decided to display my framelits on a magnetic board for easy use, I was not going to let my first failed attempt stop me. So after a brief explanation of the laws of magnets that I obviously didn't grasp back in high school, I went on to the next idea. I saw a few ideas on Pinterest that were possibilities: using magnetic sheets to cover the failed attempt; an 8 x 8 scrapbook with magnetic sheets slipped into page protectors to store them; using a magnetic sheet to just slip into the original packaging that the framelits already come in (which eliminates the sticky tape); or using strips of magnetic sheets to hold them rather than covering a whole board.
I decided on a combined approach of some of the above. I already had some Magnetic Sheets on hand which someone had bought me off my amazon wishlist back when I was planning to make magnetic business cards. So I decided to put those to use. If I wanted to cover my failed attempt, I would need to buy another pack, so, I decided to keep the failed attempt a chalkboard and find another place to use the magnetic sheets. Since my basement has paneling, I figured I could cut the magnet sheets to fit the width of one piece of paneling, going from floor to ceiling.
First, to cut them. I was surprised at how easily a trimmer could cut these sheets. Next, to hang them. Of course, I assumed the white backing was adhesive, but should have known that would be too easy! So I trekked to Michaels with the two toddlers in tow and was told they do not sell 8.5 x 11 sheets of adhesive. The store worker suggested Command Strips, which I bought quickly, not really sure how they worked. They adhered easily, and I just used a small piece at the top and bottom of each strip of magnet.
I was quite pleased with the finished product, just in time to hang my new framelits, the Deco Labels, Floral Frames, and the new Banner Framelits from the upcoming Occasions Catalog. I decided not to show it to my children...It took two days for them to discover it on their own and then had to give them the stern talking to that they are not to play with them. Yes, I know I am probably foolish for putting them at arms reach of a two year old, but we'll see...I think this will work!
I decided on a combined approach of some of the above. I already had some Magnetic Sheets on hand which someone had bought me off my amazon wishlist back when I was planning to make magnetic business cards. So I decided to put those to use. If I wanted to cover my failed attempt, I would need to buy another pack, so, I decided to keep the failed attempt a chalkboard and find another place to use the magnetic sheets. Since my basement has paneling, I figured I could cut the magnet sheets to fit the width of one piece of paneling, going from floor to ceiling.
First, to cut them. I was surprised at how easily a trimmer could cut these sheets. Next, to hang them. Of course, I assumed the white backing was adhesive, but should have known that would be too easy! So I trekked to Michaels with the two toddlers in tow and was told they do not sell 8.5 x 11 sheets of adhesive. The store worker suggested Command Strips, which I bought quickly, not really sure how they worked. They adhered easily, and I just used a small piece at the top and bottom of each strip of magnet.
I was quite pleased with the finished product, just in time to hang my new framelits, the Deco Labels, Floral Frames, and the new Banner Framelits from the upcoming Occasions Catalog. I decided not to show it to my children...It took two days for them to discover it on their own and then had to give them the stern talking to that they are not to play with them. Yes, I know I am probably foolish for putting them at arms reach of a two year old, but we'll see...I think this will work!
