Make Your Own Fridge Magnets with a Cricut

Did you know that you can make your own fridge magnets with a Cricut? Well, you can, and they make an amazing personalized gift for any toddlers or preschoolers on your gift-giving list. Make them their own name spelled out in fun felt letters, and they can play at the refrigerator all day! Add these letters to our DIY bean bag toss game for a holiday gift they will never forget. Want to see how to use your Cricut Explore Air 2 for this project? Read on for the instructions!

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Make Your Own Fridge Magnets Video Tutorial

Sometimes it helps to see a video when making a DIY project like this one. You can learn how to make your own fridge magnets with the Cricut Explore Air 2 below.

Can’t watch the video or missed some of the steps? No problem! We also have instructions below that you can use.

How To Make Your Own Fridge Magnets

Who knew you could cut magnets with a Cricut?! This is one of the coolest (and most kid-friendly) crafts I’ve discovered to date. These are way better than the vintage alphabet letters from way back when!

These magnets are made from felt so they are soft to the touch and easy for little hands to practice their spelling with. The process is sort of similar to the magnetic fishing game, but with slightly less sewing.

If you are looking for other magnet projects, make these succulent fridge magnets, painted bottle cap magnets, or even this Halloween magnet game!

Supplies Needed To Make Your Own Fridge Magnets

• Cricut Explore Air 2
• Cricut Felt
• Magnets
• Cricut Mosaic Iron-on
• Cricut EasyPress
• EasyPress Mat
• Embroidery Thread
• Needle
• Hot glue and a glue gun
• Stuffing
• Cricut cut file (instructions below)

Personalize Cut File

Step 1: Customize Cut File Your Name

Start by personalizing your cut file with your name. You can find the project in my Cricut Design Space Profile, just scroll to “Name Magnets” to access the cut files. Use that file and change the letters to be any that you like. Duplicate the letters if you need more for your name. Remember that for each letter, you will need two felt pieces and an iron-on piece. Then, cut the pieces with your Cricut Explore Air 2.

Cutting the Felt Pieces

Step 1: Add Felt To Cricut Mat

You can see more about cutting felt here. For the felt, you can use a brayer to press it down well on the mat when cutting.

Step 2: Cut Letters From Felt

Then cut two of each letter (both a front and a back).

The Cricut Explore Air 2 cuts felt great! If you have not used your machine for this, you definitely should. Also, felt makes projects like these so easy because you don’t have to worry about the raw edges.

Cutting Mosaic Iron-On

Step 1: Add Mosaic Iron-On To Cricut Mat

You will also need to cut the mosaic iron-on. This iron-on material is different from any other that you might have used before. You still need to put the material face-down on the mat and mirror the image before cutting. In this case, the “back” is the side where you can feel the squares and should be up when cutting.

Step 2: Mirror Design & Cut Letters From Mosaic Iron-On

Then mirror your design and cut one of each of the letters to make your own fridge magnets.

I varied the colors of my version, but you can choose whatever colors of both felt and iron-on that you like. Be sure to turn your dial to custom and pick mosaic iron-on from the list, as this is different from other types.

Weeding Mosaic Iron-On

Step 1: Weed Mosaic Iron-On

Then you will want to weed away the excess around your iron-on pieces. This material actually has a double liner for easier weeding.

Instead of peeling away each and every one of those squares, just separate the two liners. Then pull away the excess around the entire thing using the first liner.

Putting Mosaic Iron-on On Felt

Your top felt letter should have the iron-on added to the front. For each letter, preheat the felt for a few seconds before starting. You will want to preheat your EasyPress to the time and temperature recommended on the heat guide. Then, add the iron-on to the letter, aligning with the sides.

Step 1: Preheat Felt Letter

Press for the recommended time and temperature.

Step 2: Add Mosaic Iron-On To Felt Letter

The mosaic iron-on is a warm peel, but you may want to let it cool slightly before handling.

Step 3: Peel Off The First Liner

Then you will peel back the double liner. Start by pulling up the first liner. The second may stick to this one, and that is okay! Either peel just the first or both of them at the same time.

Step 4: Peel Off The Second Liner

Then peel away the second liner if needed.

Step 5: Repeat Steps 1-4 For Other Letters

Repeat for all of the letters. Remember, you only need one of each with the iron-on applied.

Step 6: Glue Magnet To The Back Of The Front Letter

Add the magnets to the back of the front letter with a little hot glue. Allow to cool before continuing.

Sewing The Felt Letters

Step 1: Start Sewing Letter

Now it is time to sew each letter. If the letter has an inside portion like the “A”, then sew around the inside first. Otherwise, just start around the outer edge sewing by hand. I am using a contrasting embroidery thread for each letter.

Step 2: Stuff Letter & Continuing Sewing

Sew a few inches, then stuff. Sew a few more inches and stuff again. Add just a little bit of stuffing to make the letters slightly puffy. Stuffing gradually as you sew makes the process much easier.

Step 3: Repeat Steps 1-2 For Other Letters

Repeat for all of your letters.

Final Thoughts On How To Make Your Own Fridge Magnets

Now that you know how to make your own fridge magnets, you can make a gift for every child on your gift-giving list this year. Or get creative, and use this same technique for the letters of your favorite college team and more!

I actually try to make my grandkids a personalized gift for their birthday and Christmas each year. It is a special tradition that I hope to continue year after year.

With my Cricut Explore Air 2 machine, I can actually whip up a gift like this even quicker! My grandson will love seeing his name in magnetic letters on the refrigerator, and I will love knowing this handmade gift came from the heart.

So, if you have ever wanted to make letter magnets from felt, try this tutorial and whip up a name or an entire alphabet. The kids will love playing with them year after year.

Homemade gifts that last for years? Now that is a gift they will love! So, make your own fridge magnets and put a smile on someone’s face this holiday season!

FAQs About How To Make Your Own Fridge Magnets

If you have questions about how to make your own fridge magnets, I have answers for you! Please leave your question for me in the comments if you don’t see it already answered below!

Can I Use Another Cricut Machine For This Project?

Yes, you can use a Cricut Maker or Cricut Explore series machine for this project.

Can I Skip The Cricut Mosaic Iron-on?

Yes, if you would rather skip the Cricut Mosaic Iron-on and just make the letters from felt, you can instead.

Why Did You Glue The Magnet To The Inside of The Letters?

For safety reasons. I glued the magnet to the inside of the letters to keep it ”contained” so that little ones could not pull it off.

What Type Of Stitch Did You Use When Sewing?

I used a whipped stitch.

Can I Use My Sewing Machine To Sew The Letters Together?

No, I wouldn’t recommend it. This is because, if you use a sewing machine, 1) it will change the look of the letters, and 2) trying to stuff them while sewing will be more difficult.

5 More Cricut Kids Crafts

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