I was looking for a fun craft to make for Thank You Gifts for my customers and something nice for an upcoming event. I opened my crafting supplies and started digging around. With some sparks of inspiration I was intrigued but not quite set on exactly what I wanted. I pulled my head out of the crafting supplies and pulled out a box to move out of the way. Suddenly I had a spark!
The box was filled with empty Scentsy containers. Yes, I am an Independent Scentsy Consultant but I'm also a self-proclaimed Scentsy addict. I warm a LOT of wax. It's only because I'm head over heels in love with Scentsy as a product .... it's the reason I started selling it to begin with. However every time I finish a Scentsy bar of wax I just can't seem to toss it in the trash. It seems ... sad. So, I simply toss them in a large box to save for a future craft.
Low and behold, this was the box I pulled out and the idea hit. What if I put a magnet on the back of the lid of the container to make a magnet? Why in the world had I not thought of this before?? It's easy. It's simple and quick. It's perfect branding and it's just marketing genius.
So here ya go!
It really is easy to make these. Here is what you need:
- Scissors
- Empty Scentsy containers
- Glue Gun and glue sticks
- Flexible magnets
- Branding label, (mine have my name, phone number and email)
I had all this already at home and I'm still kicking myself for not thinking of this sooner.
Start by taking an empty container and simply cutting along the bottom so you separate the lid from the squares/back.
Next up, get your glue gun ready and your magnets. I purchased my magnets at my local Michael's Craft Store; 50 flexible magnets in a package for about $8, (use a coupon like I did and you have a really great deal!). These are perfect for this craft because they are small enough to work with and stick nicely to the fridge.
Now you just want to take your magnet and do one dollop of melted glue on the back.
Then, press it right in the middle of the back of the lid and hold in place for about 10 seconds. Set aside to allow the glue to set completely.
I then took one of my branding labels and placed on the front of the container lid along the bottom.
After letting it set completely I put it up on my fridge to test it out. Perfection.
As with most of my crafts my toddler likes to help. Her job was stacking all the back halves of the containers and lining up the lids to allow them time to set. (She takes her job very seriously) I love that my kids get involved with my business. That makes it that much more special to me. After all, they are one of the reasons I do what I do so I can bring extra income in each month.
I like to do my crafting in an assembly line process. This helps me work quicker and get more done. I made 50 of these in 30 minutes. Not too shabby.
Here is the back of the container lid. The glue is a perfect binder. You could even add a Rub n Sniff Scentsy sticker on the back if you have one in the scent you are making the magnet for just for fun! Or, even a fun message on the back, "Thanks for hosting a party with me!" or "Ask me about my specials!"
Here's some lined up on my fridge. I love the fact that I'm branding and marketing in such a fun way. This way my customers will be reminded every time they go to the fridge who their Scentsy lady is!
If you don't already save your empty Scentsy containers - START SAVING THEM! There are so many fun projects you can do!
~Jacqui
Craft Level: Novice
Total cost: $4 (cost of magnets when using a 50% off coupon)
