Happy Monday! That’s not even an oxymoron because I’m currently on a mini-vacation with Ben and his family. Yayyy. And I have a fun little project for you! I know I’ve done a lot of magnet DIYs, but what can I say…they're the best way I know of to turn something cute and random into something that can actually be deemed “practical.” And who couldn’t use more magnets?

I think these would make a fun gift for Valentine’s Day. Give ‘em to your significant other, friends, coworkers, whoever! If you like puns, you could include a card that says “I’m stuck on you” or “You’re so attractive.” And the good thing is, since you’re stamping these hearts yourself, you don’t have to stick with the sayings that typically come on conversation hearts. If you have a nickname or an inside joke, you could totally stamp that…well, as long as it’s short!

You will need: pastel clay in a few different colors, an alphabet roller stamp, red ink, a heart shaped cookie cutter, magnets, and a hot glue gun.

Roll out the clay to about 1/4” thick and start cutting out hearts with the cookie cutter.

Next, decide on the sayings you want to stamp. Figure out how long the words can be to fit on your hearts (mine had to be four words or less), then stamp away! You might want to practice on some of the leftover clay first, to get the pressure and the amount of ink right.

Bake the hearts according to the instructions on the package. Once they’re baked and hardened, glue magnets on the backs with a hot glue gun.

And that’s it! Once the glue has dried, your magnets are ready to use. Aren’t these cute? I feel like the clay actually looks quite a bit like actual conversation hearts (or candy hearts, or sweethearts…whatever you call them).

What sayings would you stamp on yours?

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1. Posted by kelsey on Monday, January 26th, 2015
   
   these are darling! <3 love the idea and looks so simple
   Ladies in Navy
   • Posted by Aileen on Wednesday, January 28th, 2015
     
     Simple is my favorite! These really are as easy as they look.
2. Posted by Debbie on Monday, January 26th, 2015
   
   Very cute idea :)!
   • Posted by Aileen on Wednesday, January 28th, 2015
     
     Thanks, Debbie :)
3. Posted by Kerry on Monday, January 26th, 2015
   
   Clever! even my husband was impressed : )
   • Posted by Aileen on Wednesday, January 28th, 2015
     
     That's awesome! Maybe you should make him some ;) haha
4. Posted by Amy @ Homey Oh My! on Tuesday, January 27th, 2015
   
   Oh, my. cute. Magnets are my jam, girl. These are so so so adorable, and I'm so infatuated by your stamper!!
   • Posted by Aileen on Wednesday, January 28th, 2015
     
     Aww, thanks Amy! I just got that roller stamp for this project and I'm in love with it too.
5. Posted by Monique | WritingMonique on Wednesday, January 28th, 2015
   
   This is so perfect! So adorable! So cute! I love these!
   
   WritingMonique
   • Posted by Aileen on Wednesday, January 28th, 2015
     
     Yay! So glad you like them :)