Fun With Fridge Magnets

Fridge magnets are a fun craft and collectable that is accessible to anyone. They brighten up an otherwise drab surface and provide entertainment through crafting, collecting, or simply playing with them. They’re great because there are so many ways you can enjoy them.

One of the ways many people enjoy fridge magnets is as souvenirs. There are a variety of styles available in any souvenir shop. Magnets make a particularly good souvenir because they are small and easy to transport home. They are also easy to display. Any time you’re in your kitchen, you can relive fun, fond memories of the places you’ve traveled. You can use magnets from a place to hold up photos or notes about your trip there, making a memory collage where even the objects holding the photos in place are part of the memories.

Many people also enjoy making their own fridge magnets. Basic magnets and strong craft adhesive can be bought cheaply at any craft store, so it’s an easy craft to prepare for. Almost anything can be attached to a magnet, so it’s a great way to be creative and experiment with all kinds of cute themes. It’s also a great craft to do with kids, since it comes with a built-in way of displaying on the fridge when they’re done! Crafting your own fridge magnets is great not only as a creative outlet, but also when you just can’t find the right decorative magnets to suit your kitchen. If you make your own, they’ll match perfectly.

Themed magnets can be a lot of fun once they’re on your fridge, too! You can buy magnets with words on them encompassing a variety of themes and create poetry, stories, or messages for fun or while waiting for something to boil. There are also building and character fridge magnets that will keep kids- and adults- occupied for hours. I personally have fond memories of playing with my grandmother’s uniquely shaped magnets as my siblings and I waited for fresh applesauce to be ready. Kids will be entertained by anything shaped like a toy or character, and magnets moved around on a surface have the additional advantage of not requiring any cleanup, since they are still on the fridge (or whiteboard, if sitting in front of the fridge would be in the way) where they belong.

Fridge magnets often get ignored as simply tools to hold up important or interesting objects, but as you can see, they can be a great deal of fun on their own. If your fridge is currently adorned in only simple, practical magnets, why not start adding some fun to it in different shapes or your own creations?