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DIY Decoupage Wooden Letter Magnets – An Easy Craft Project for All Ages

October 20, 2017 by Jennifer 1 Comment

Every Summer our family packs up for a fun little cabin getaway with a small group of friends. While the kids can usually keep themselves entertained, we try to find a few different craft projects for when they start to go stir-crazy. Last year we had a glitter and pom pom explosion that was a nightmare to clean up. So I wanted to go with something a little more contained. (This post contains affiliate links for your convenience so that you can see exactly what was used.)

These DIY Decoupage Wooden Letter Magnets are so cute! #diyproject #woodenlettercraft

Decoupage Wooden Letter Magnets

When I found these wooden letters at Target for only $.79 each, I knew right away what this year’s craft would be. We already had a couple of decoupage wooden letter magnets on our fridge from various craft fairs. So I thought it would be fun to let the kids be able to make their own.

After I picked up a wooden initial for each kid, I immediately saw this amazing marbled tissue paper. It was a variety pack so had pinks, blues, reds, and yellows. Each kid could surely find a color they loved.

DIY Decoupage Wooden Letter Magnet

You could also use any other kind of tissue paper, or even different scrapbook paper as well. What I liked about the tissue paper was the fun texture it gave the magnets, and you can buy a LOT of it for a lot less than a lot of scrapbook paper. Which can be a lot!

I already had a bag of 1″ foam brushes, and a large jar of Mod Podge glue. All that was left were some self-adhesive magnets that I found easily on Amazon. So the whole craft project only put me out around $15 total for 8 kids. Plus, the project is age appropriate across a wide range of skill level. The two year old had just as much fun making these as the 7 year old.

How to Make Decoupage Wooden Letter Magnets

DIY Decoupage Wooden Letter Magnet

  • First, I poured the the glue into a couple of paper bowls, and gave every couple of kids a bowl to share.

DIY Decoupage Wooden Letter Magnet

  • Then the kids used the foam brushes to cover their letters in glue.
  • Tear the tissue paper into little pieces and stick different pieces on to the glue covered letter.
  • Once you have the wooden letter covered in tissue paper, spread another layer of glue on top of everything to seal it in.
  • Once the glue is dry, stick the magnets on to the back of the wooden letters.

DIY Decoupage Wooden Letter Magnet

  • And that’s it! Now you have super cute homemade decoupage wooden magnetic letters.

You could have a lot of fun with these for the holidays as well. Any of this Christmas tissue paper would be super fun to use. And there are so many cute holiday scrapbook paper prints.

These DIY Decoupage Wooden Letter Magnets are so cute! #diyproject #woodenlettercraft

Hope you enjoy this fun craft with your kiddos, or even just for yourself!

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  1. Leslie says

    March 9, 2018 at 8:48 pm

    Those are so adorable! I know my kids would love all the bright colors. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
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