The Junk Nest: Bottle Caps

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January 10, 2015

Children's Chore Chart - Using Bottle Caps

For as long as I can remember, I've struggled with having an efficient chore chart for my daughter, Devyn. I've tried everything from popsicle sticks in a jar to hand written charts. But they just didn't stick because a) they weren't visible enough or b) I got too busy to keep updating them.

Through trial and error, we have found that having them VERY visible for everyone is key. And it has to be something I don't have to create every week.

One of my favorite projects is with bottle caps and magnets. So I asked Devyn and she thought it was a great idea to use bottle cap magnets for the chart. She even helped make them with me.

I printed off a bunch of chores on a regular sheet of printer paper. Cut them out using a quarter for the template. And modge podged them to the bottle caps. We added magnets to the back and stuck them on the fridge.

Devyn came up with the great idea to use washi tape as the dividers and popsicle sticks for the titles.

The top chores are voluntary and worth $. The bottom are chores that have to be done throughout the week. When she finishes them they go to the "done' side. This way, we can all see her progress and she knows exactly what is expected of her.

It sort of looks like a christmas present with the red washi tape. Don't you think?

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Funky Junk Interiors

April 4, 2013

Scrapbook Bottle Cap Magnet Creations

Bottle cap make overs are the coolest thing. Here is a sneak peak at what can be created with those leftover caps that would otherwise go in the trash. Perfect elegance I tell you :))

It’s like eye candy for me. I want to save all the caps I use/find and make them into beautiful magnets for the fridge. These beauties are definitely going there…

….in fact….

…they already have

Have you used bottle caps in any of your projects? If so, I would love to see!

Linking to these parties….
Jennifer Rizzo - Simple Home Life - The Shabby Nest - 504 Main - Chic On A Shoestring Decorating
Fingerprints On The Fridge - CRAFT - DIY Showoff - Nifty Thrifty Things - I Heart Nap Time
Flamingo Toes - Sumo's Sweet Stuff - Elizabeth & Co

January 16, 2012

Music Magnets {with bottle caps}

These little magnets turned out way better than I expected and didn’t take long to put together at all. I love them….and you can personalize them as much as you want to make them that more special.

What you’ll need:

Music Sheets

Bottle Caps

Writing Utensil

Scissors

Mod Podge

Magnets {self adhesive}

Quarter

Paint Brush

Trace the quarter with your writing utensil.

Cut out.

Apply mod podge inside bottle cap.

Insert cut-out. They liked to curl up so I used the quarter to press it down.

I liked the look, but wanted to make it a little more personalized.

I used Microsoft Word to create numbers and words. Then I printed it out on my music sheets.

To apply the magnet, just take the white side and peel it off.

Stick it on the back of the bottle cap. (FYI: They stick extremely well.)

And put ‘em on your fridge.

Notice the yellowing of my pictures? Ran out of daylight. That’s how different pictures look at night in unnatural light. Crazy!

Linking to these awesome parties.

November 17, 2011

Doing The Party Thang...

Today has been one that will be remembered for all time...

...I began my journey into the linky party world!!! I'm sooo excited! I know most of you are linky party veterans. So I am sorry to bore you with this but it is HUGE for me :) I decided to link my cute Bottle Cap Candle tutorial.