How to Make a Magnetic Fishing Set in Altoids Tin!

How to Make a Magnetic Fishing Set! Learn how easy it is to make a cute little pocket size magnetic fishing set to keep small ones entertained. This little magnetic fishing set is easy to carry in a purse, bag or backpack for instant entertainment on the go. Make darling felt fish with magnetic washers inside to easily catch with a magnet fishing pole in 30 minutes. **UPDATE from 2013: Pocket Sized Magnetic Fishing Set in Altoids tin!** This adorable magnetic fishing set was a post I did in 2013--ten years ago! These landed a top 20 spot in the CRAFTS/DIY Category on Pinterest in 2013 too!  Check out my pinterest board! Back in those days I had little kids. My oldest was only 10, my daughter 8 and my baby was 4. These little fishing kits were a hit with them. They are great for fine motor skills for young children and great for older kids too. It's a fun way to work on hand-eye coordination. The best part? I still have this Altoids tin fishing set and I still use it regularly. I br...

Cereal Box Refillable Journals Upcycled Craft DIY!

Cereal Box Refillable Journals Upcycled Craft DIY! Make a cereal box refillable journal for the perfect Earth Day crafting!  These cute notebooks are perfect and can be refilled with any kind of paper you like.  Turn a cereal box into a refillable notebook for sketching, drawing and note taking.  Do you like sugar cereal? What's your favorite? My favorite is Cinnamon Toast Crunch!  Add the kind of paper that you like inside the notebook. Fold copy paper in half and slip it in the notebook. This would be a fun home craft for the older kids too! Check out this post on Leather Refillable Journals and this video shows how to make it. The technique is the same for these cereal box journals. Supplies Needed for Cereal Box Journals: Cereal Boxes (Cut to 9x13" and 3x1.5") Eyelets Crop-a-Dile Ruler Pencil Rotary Cutter Eastic Cord (1/8")  cut to 26" and 7" pieces Paper Cutter Paper Scissors Hobby Knife Lighter ...