Here’s what we are making….
A giant sheet painted so your kids can get out of your hair and play with it for hours… Perfect for Road trips!
You just need a cookie sheet and paint (and chalkboard paint if you want to go that route!
THE BEFORE:
Don’t judge…I’m going to let you see a part of me that is seen by no man….
I know right.
gross.
IN MY DEFENSE….this cookie sheet is the one I put in the dishwasher…and I never never let it leave the house.
shot of gray spray paint
started with some sky, grass, and clouds…(you can look at your magnets and make a scene that is fitting for you–)
and kept going until I was satisfied….
and in use….
I also painted the back with chalkboard paint…so You can practice writing and drawing etc…
but you could do a road…or buildings or blue for an ocean…something boyish…just depends on the magnets you got to work with!
I had a lot more magnets than I thought!
you could make your own funny faces just like I did here (travel sized version)
and I thought it would be fun to make some paper dolls of my kids…
Bought some Magnetic sheets and added a laminated picture (the laminating isn’t necessary…just a little obsessed at the moment)
and cut around
and add some commentary.
I decided to make some words so my daughter can practice her sentences. (you can google site words for each grade!)
just printed them out…and attached to the magnet sheets..
and cut apart.
if you had any altoid or mint tins you can store them in there..but if you have been following for awhile…you know I have used all my mint tins.
but I did have a little plastic case.
there is also these cute ones made from a metal dvd case..perfect travel size!!
and look how cute these abc ones are from sew dang cute
(love this blog)
AND this great one by fairly fabulous
a mod podged version! so cute!
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Kristy says
This is a great idea! My kiddos would all love this! Thanks for sharing!
taidyeoriginal says
You rock. that is all.
tai @ http://taidyeoriginal.blogspot.com
Cherie@DragonfliezCreationz says
love the travel size ones and the ones of your kids. Great idea!
Valerie says
I love this idea SO much. It is on my list of stuff to do. I plan to head to goodwill for some cookie sheets- I only have one and it's far worse than the one you used 😉
taidyeoriginal says
Oh wait, one more thing. several my pans totally look like that. lol
Christy Ross says
FANTASTIC idea! We've got lots of magnetic letters but a the front of our fridge ISN'T. This will be a GREAT way for the kids to practice and learn there letters and give me a little peace in the kitchen!
Tami / Maddie Lumpkin says
That is a fabulous idea! Would make great birthday party gifts. Also,loved seeing your art in the last post.Very impressive!
Amanda (Stitch To Stitch) says
Oooohhh! What a(nother) great idea. I might have to head to DI for some pans and then hit the Wal-Mart for some spray paint. Big Girl has some magnetic paper dolls that are longing for a place to spread out and play.
Thanks!
MommyMeagan says
Love the one of your daughter with the words for sentences. So cute. I made a mod podge- not NEARLY as fun as these- version for my girls on long road trips. http://www.fairlyfabulousblog.com/2010/09/car-trays.html
Michelle says
I stop by and read your blog daily! This is an awesome idea! Thanks so much for sharing!
AmieAnn says
Ha ha aha! Love the "Your the meanest Mom" I think I must hear that about 10 times a day.. oh wait.. did I say 10.. I meant 10 thousand! Thanks for the chuckle!
Lovely Lindsay says
what a great idea!!! love the magnet daughter doll! lol
Michelle says
I love these ideas! I am so going to make magnets out of pics of my girls. And the homemade word magnets…love it all!
~The Bargain Babe says
I have got to make a farm set! The dvd case is just genius, perfect for long car rides.
OOoh and wouldn't that make a great birthday gift for a child?! My youngest is turning one. As soon as he quits licking everything in sight, Mama is making him a travel magnet set!
MommyMeagan says
Thanks so much for adding me, lady!
Liz H says
Thanks for featuring me on your blog!
Tam @ Sew Dang Cute says
Awww, thanks Kimbo for featuring my magnets and mentioning my blog! You are so sweet!!! This is a super cute idea, I especially love the princesses. My girls would flip over those!!
Jessica says
This has to be one of my favorite things you've posted about! I LOVE this idea. I picked up a small cookie sheet at the dollar store and I was wondering if I could paint it the other day. I totally can! Thanks for the inspiration! I can't wait to try this out.
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Elizabeth says
A new follower…. I like this blog and the last idea. It is nice that I found you.. I invite you to follow my blog as well. I think you like it.
Een nieuwe volger. Ik vind dit blog en de het laatste idee leuk. Het is fijn dat ik je gevonden heb. Ik nodig je uit om mijn blog te volgen. Ik denk dat je het leuk zult vinden.
Hartelijke groeten. Elizabeth
Lee Ann says
Oh this is great! What kind of paint did you use for the picture? x
Nelly says
What a great idea.
http://sassandfrasscrafts.blogspot.com/ says
LOVE IT.
Tess
Christina says
That is really an awesome idea!
Rhonda says
That is so adorable! I love the dolls you made of your daughter… what a great idea!
betsey at b.bar says
This is such a cute idea!! Love the magnetic words! And I'm SO happy to see I'm not the only one that has a baking sheet like that. One question – what is this DI place everyone keeps talking about???
Betsey at b.bar
http://www.bybbar.blogspot.com
Kristin says
This is my new weekend project! Thank you!! I love it 🙂