DIY STD's

Soon2BMrsD Posted: Jan 19, 2007 06:34 PM

DIY STD's

i know someone on here made their STD magnets!!! i really would like to do this since were on a very strict budget now.. can anyone help me?

Espo22 Posted: Jan 19, 2007 06:35 PM

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I am not the one who did it but what do you have in mind to do...I am sure me or alot of ladies on here can probably help you out

Soon2BMrsD Posted: Jan 19, 2007 06:40 PM

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im not sure exactly.. i dont know if i want to wait for Epics but i really think i do. then make them into some kind of magnet but i also want to tie in my beach theme. any ideas?

Espo22 Posted: Jan 19, 2007 06:41 PM

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Posted by Soon2BMrsD

im not sure exactly.. i dont know if i want to wait for Epics but i really think i do. then make them into some kind of magnet but i also want to tie in my beach theme. any ideas?

Theres a couple of beach themed std's i saw, hold on ill post in a few mins so i can save them first...Then you can work off of that and see who has the best idea to be able to do it.

Espo22 Posted: Jan 19, 2007 06:43 PM

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Ok theres 33 beach themed std's so instead of posting each one lol, here is the link

http://www.magnetstreet.com/store/browse/market/517/categoryList/5020,5051/typeId/-1

Soon2BMrsD Posted: Jan 19, 2007 06:46 PM

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i did see those but i didnt see anything that i liked so thats why i wanted to make them myself.

Espo22 Posted: Jan 19, 2007 06:47 PM

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Posted by Soon2BMrsD

i did see those but i didnt see anything that i liked so thats why i wanted to make them myself.

Did you look at magnetqueen, or do you have a beach picture that you love and you can use that and add the text to it

Soon2BMrsD Posted: Jan 19, 2007 06:48 PM

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im thinking i can find something on google of a pic. to use. but is there a way to make magnets??

Espo22 Posted: Jan 19, 2007 06:49 PM

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Posted by Soon2BMrsD

im thinking i can find something on google of a pic. to use. but is there a way to make magnets??

I think there is lol, i am not that crafty, like i am good with computer stuff but handmade things like that i have no clue about...But i am almost sure i have heard people do it themselves so i think so

Soon2BMrsD Posted: Jan 19, 2007 06:52 PM

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hmm.. ill have to do a search or something to find out. and i have no idea when to even do it. im thinking i should have them out about a year before for my OOT guest?

cherish83 Posted: Jan 19, 2007 06:57 PM

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i made them Meg.. umm let me see if i could find the diy thread i posted.. i think i listed how to do it

Soon2BMrsD Posted: Jan 19, 2007 07:00 PM

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WOO!!! you rock!

cherish83 Posted: Jan 19, 2007 07:07 PM

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this is a crappy version of what i typed on the diy thread..

Yup!, You can buy the magnet paper at staples, You get 4 sheets of the paper for $12. I made them small enough where i can fit exactly 8 on each of them, so thats a total of 48 magnets. I did use Microsoft Word. For the calendar I made a table and formated the lines. It can be a pain though because some of the text boxes don't want to go where you want them. That's why the calendar is over our faces.

Give me a lil while.. fh cooked and i have to go eat.. i'll come back and fix it up.. ask me whats not clear about it.

Soon2BMrsD Posted: Jan 19, 2007 07:10 PM

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no i get it.. is the paper just the paper or is it the magnet also? is it one piece or do i have to attach them?

cherish83 Posted: Jan 19, 2007 07:19 PM

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Posted by Soon2BMrsD

no i get it.. is the paper just the paper or is it the magnet also? is it one piece or do i have to attach them?

I thought i would need seperate pieces, and thats what i bought at first. But FHs mom told me that staples sells magnet paper..

Heres better directions

Materials: Magnet paper (can be bought at
staples-4 sheets for $12)
Picture to be set as background
TIME AND PATIENCE

1. I used Microsoft Word which made it really difficult.
2. Copy and paste the picture you want to use
3. Resize it to the size you would like the actual magnet to be.
4. Right click and select format picture. Set the layout of the picture to be sent to back, so that the text shows up in front of the picture.
5. Copy and paste the picture 7 more times that way you have the same size magnet and you can fit 8 magnets on one paper to save you money.
6. Make sure you have the toolbar for drawing so you can use textboxes
7. I used the textboxes for the Save the date title, the website, the Date, and the Information box.
8. Right click and set the boxes to be in front of background.
9. Again copy and past 7 other times to put onto the other magnets.
10. Make a table if you want the calendar on the magnet. Again set the table to be in front of background and copy another 7 times
11. You may have to adjust the margins so that nothing gets cut off and this may cause you to have to adjust the magnets... i had to do this Many many times!!!
12. This is the way i wanted my magnets to look, but you may have your own vision, but thats what i essentially did and you can alter it.
13. Print!!!
14. Have fun cutting them!!!

Hope that helps!!!

Soon2BMrsD Posted: Jan 19, 2007 07:24 PM

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thanks alot!!!!

BellaChandella Posted: Jan 19, 2007 07:25 PM

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ive done magnets ... i can help! lol

cherish83 Posted: Jan 19, 2007 07:25 PM

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no problem.. I actually have to do new ones since we switched the date... But i am going to try to use publisher because word was really a pain in the arse with overlapping.. It takes a lot of patience!!b Good luck..let me know if you have any more questions.