This is such an easy project, and I was happy that for once I had all the supplies I needed right here at home. It was also a chance for me to use my new sewing machine. I am only a beginner sewer (is that a word?), so this was the perfect project for me.
The first thing you need is your supplies: scissors, fabric scraps, stamps, an ink pad, a needle, and thread. If you have a sewing machine it goes much quicker, but you could do this project without it.
Step one: Cut fabric scraps into strips. This is a pretty big magnet, so my pieces were 3-4 inches long, but you could do smaller strips. I purposely made them different lengths.
Step Two: Create your message on a white (or light-colored) piece of fabric. You could you Sharpies if you don't have stamps to create the message.
Step Three: Overlap your strips of fabric, and then pin your message on top. You just need enough pins to keep the whole thing from falling apart when you sew.
Step Four: Sew around the edge of your message. This keeps the entire thing held together. The contrast of the thread also makes the message stand out.
Step Five: The piece is obviously very flimsy because it is, after all, only made of fabric. Here comes the part where I needed to dig through the garbage. I needed a piece of cardboard to stabilize my project. Because I am no longer hoarding things I don't immediately need, I had thrown several small pieces of cardboard away the day before. The hoarder in me felt totally justified. This is exactly why I hold on to things-- you never know when you will need them. I did manage to find a piece of cardboard in the trash that wasn't too disgusting to use. I cut it to fit the size of my fabric scraps. Then I attached a large magnet on the back with good ol' Elmer's school glue.
Step Six: Hang up your magnet, step back, and admire your work. This entire project takes only about 10 minutes. It's a quick, easy way to add a little pizazz to your refrigerator. Ours is currently holding up our Summer Fun List.
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