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Fabric-Covered Magnets

Jessica Jones had the original idea for fabric-covered thumbtacks. (See blog tutorial here). They are so cute, we couldn't help but expand on the theme to fabric-covered magnets!
Put your button together according to the package instructions and hot glue gun a magnet to the back. I used 2 sizes of You Cover Buttons for these magnets: Size 36 (7/8"), 45 (1 1/8"). The magnet will not fit on anything smaller than a 36, but you can go bigger. I literally used fabric scraps. I love the way the fabric changes on such a small surface- sometimes the bigger prints became the most interesting. If you use the Flat back You Cover Buttons, you don't have to remove the wire-eye back.
To make your own magnets, get your supplies below: You Cover Buttons- The kits include the holder and pusher (for assembling the buttons). If you use the Flat back buttons you don't have to take the wire eyes off. Magnets Bag of Fabric- a huge variety of little scraps perfect for button making. Glue Gun

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