Make Mouse Trap Magnet Clips

February 21, 2012 64594 Views 14 Comments

By Rhonda

When you see a package of mouse traps, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For Suzy at Suzy’s Artsy Craftsy Sitcom, the initial thought was something along the lines of, “ooh, magnetic clips for the fridge!” After removing the unneeded bits of the mouse traps, she gave them a decorative one-two punch with bright paint and some 3D clip art. The transformation is very impressive! [how to make mouse trap magnet clips]

Project estimate:

Mouse traps, $1
Paint, on hand
Clip art, free
Cardboard, on hand
Mod Podge, on hand
Magnets, $1 and up

Total: $2 and up

Tags: clip, clip art, clipart, fridge, magnet, magnetic clip, magnets, mod podge, mouse trap, paper, refrigerator, Wacky

Rhonda

Rhonda Greene is a lifelong resident of West Michigan. She participated in her first craft show at the age of 10, selling jewelry made from found objects. She lives with her husband, Adam, and two cats, Merlin and Abracadabra. She is especially fond of collecting adhesives and fasteners, her favorites of which include Mod Podge, duct tape, and grommets. Read more from Rhonda on her blog, Oh That Mrs. Greene.

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14 Comments

Suzy Myers

February 21, 2012 at 10:01 am

Thank you so much for featuring my mouse traps!! You just totally made my day!

suzy
Sher

February 21, 2012 at 10:35 am

Excellent idea! I think this will clean up the magnet wall on the refrigerator :) A good idea as well for using in the sewing/craft room to hold patterns and other odds and ends.
Nice Things by Nee-C

February 21, 2012 at 12:09 pm

Great idea!!Going to make some of these in animal themes Cats, Dogs, Horses, for my friends and to sell at fundraiser craft fairs. Thanks for sharing!
ide-puffen

February 21, 2012 at 4:42 pm

Love it. I am going to “steal” the idea :))
Randi
Bobby

February 22, 2012 at 3:05 am

They look great! Love the foodie decorations
Jana

February 22, 2012 at 5:38 am

Hahaha … that is sooo cool !!! Great idea!
Roxanne Rowley

February 23, 2012 at 11:43 am

now that is a really cute idea!!!
Nice Things by Nee-C

February 25, 2012 at 4:25 pm

Well the wooden traps I bought from local Dollartree, when I got them home,are not like those pictured in the tutorial. Mine have the metal clip attached to the spring that holds the trigger arm to the trap. It is not just stapled to the board. I will need to seek out some metal snips to cut it away from the spring. Oh well!! For others make sure you locate the same brand she uses above-Victory to make these.
Janel @ Hating Martha

February 26, 2012 at 8:38 pm

How fun is this! What a great idea…never seen anything like it!
LuAnn

March 1, 2012 at 5:32 am

I am totally loving this fun idea!!! totally original!! definitely going to my pinterest board!!! which you guys need a pin it button!!!
LuAnn

March 1, 2012 at 5:32 am

NVM – I see the Pin it button at the top of the post!!! :)
Jo

March 2, 2012 at 2:50 am

just a thought I am going to hang on cabinet door to hold recipes
Craftimax

October 26, 2013 at 6:22 am

How original, cute and creative!