Making Save the Date Magnets??? - Take 2!

jvs77 Posted: Nov 25, 2003 01:06 PM

Making Save the Date Magnets??? - Take 2!

There was some kind of error with my first post - I'll try this again.

I designed a little Save the Date in Photoshop and want to make it into a magnet.

If I pick up magnet making supplies at Staples, will the quality be good enough? I'm afraid that it will fade, or smudge, or be ruined if any water gets on it (like fridge condensation).

Am I better off sending the jpeg file to an internet company who can professionally print it for me?

Thank you for your suggestions and ideas!!

julz33 Posted: Nov 25, 2003 01:31 PM

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I made some using magentic business card paper I got from Magnet Valley . They are pretty good, no smudges so far!

jvs77 Posted: Nov 25, 2003 04:55 PM

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Thanks, julz!!

It looks like a bunch of us are trying to get our save the dates done in time for the holidays.

Does anyone else have any advice?

Thanks again!

monters Posted: Nov 25, 2003 04:56 PM

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wow, you girls are crafty...I opted for the easy way out...and just bought them!..

I would love to see them when completed..post some pics!

August2004 Posted: Nov 25, 2003 05:57 PM

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I made my magnets myself and they came out great. No smudges, nothing at all !!! I posted a pic on here a few days ago if you want to search for it.

jvs77 Posted: Nov 25, 2003 06:05 PM

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teach2be - I remember seeing your magnet - it came out Great! What type of supplies did you use? Did you use a regular ink jet printer?

Thank you!!

luvsun27 Posted: Nov 25, 2003 08:21 PM

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I used my regular ink jet printer at home. I printed the cards on avery card stock that I bought at staples. Then I attached them to magnet size business cards. They came out great...so far, no smudges. My sisters must have gotten lost in the mail (go figure) and her envelope came all wrinkled and stuff...but her's looks just as good as mine does. Good luck!

ETS. I added pictures. First one is the magnet...second one is the card that I sent. I sent the cards to only OOT's and I send the magnets to everyone. FM if you have any questions.

paintbrush91 Posted: Nov 25, 2003 09:29 PM

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I wonder if you can spray it with a clear coat of protective finish? Might protect it better.

mcc101 Posted: Nov 25, 2003 11:47 PM

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they came out great!! congrats!!

jvs77 Posted: Nov 26, 2003 09:23 AM

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Thanks for the advice ladies! I really appreciate it!

luvsun - your save the dates are terrific!!

I think I'm going to try to do mine this weekend. Wish me luck! I'll post a pic when they're done!

monters Posted: Nov 26, 2003 09:25 AM

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I actually bought laminate sheets at Micheals and cut them to fit the STD magnets I bought..just to preserve them longer..

jvs77 Posted: Nov 26, 2003 09:28 AM

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Robyn - that's a great idea!! Thank you!!

August2004 Posted: Nov 26, 2003 01:52 PM

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What I did was extremely simple. I ordered magnetic paper from magnetvalley.com. It is a lot thicker than regular paper and the same thickness as the ones I was going to buy from a vendor. I made my setup in photoshop with 6 magnets per page(this made them like 3 by 3 or a little bigger). Then I simply printed them off my inkjet printer and cut them using those wavy scissors from Michael's. If you need assistance, fm me and I would be more than happy to assist !!