How to Make DIY Fridge Magnets with a Cricut!

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Learn two different methods for making DIY fridge magnets with a Cricut Maker or Cricut Explore cutting machine!
I really love Cricut DIY projects that combine different skills. Once you gain confidence in various techniques, you can mix and match, and apply what you know to create even more fun projects. Making DIY fridge magnets with Cricut machines is a perfect example. They combine Print then Cut techniques with different materials and are so fun to make. If you’ve learned how to make stickers, some of the steps will be familiar. And they’re a great addition to your family or business command center! I’ll show you my favorite tips for cute magnets for fridge decor and great projects.
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MATERIALS LIST (contains my affiliate links):
View my Amazon shopping list with the exact items we used to make this project at a.co/egaaLeF
For the Printable Magnet Sheet method, you will need:
* One (1) Sheet Matte Printable Magnet - amzn.to/38tYFib
* Cricut green StandardGrip Mat (12″ x 12″) - amzn.to/3GCWUfh
* Cricut Fine-Point Blade - amzn.to/3a1xBHT
For the Printable Vinyl on an Adhesive Magnet Sheet method, you will need:
* One (1) Sheet Printable Vinyl Sticker Paper - amzn.to/3wWVN6N
* One (1) 8″ x 10″ Magnetic Adhesive Sheet - amzn.to/3Gv7gh4
Cricut purple StrongGrip Mat (12″ x 12″) - amzn.to/3a9DL8J
Cricut Deep Point Blade with Housing - amzn.to/3PNThHE
To make either version, you will also need:
* One (1) 9″ x 12″ Self-Laminating Sheet per sheet of magnets - amzn.to/3a69nfs
* Color Inkjet Printer - I used the HP Envy 7155 - amzn.to/3cNRLTT
* Several sheets 8.5″ x 11″ white printer paper amzn.to/3DRVOup and a Cricut LightGrip Mat (12″ x 12″) - for Print then Cut calibration - amzn.to/3mc2fkq
* A way to cut your materials, I used the amazing Cricut Maker 3 but you can also use the Cricut Maker or the Cricut Explore machines with a Fine-Point Blade - jennifermaker.com/cricut-cutt...
* Tools including a Brayer, Scraper, Ruler, and Cricut Trimmer
* Design # 396 (My free PNG design files are available in my free resource library at jennifermaker.com/resource-li... )
Topics covered in this video about How to Make DIY Fridge Magnets:
00:00 - How to Make DIY Fridge Magnets with Cricut
01:07 - Supplies & Tools for DIY Fridge Magnets
02:45 - Prepare Your Machine to Print Then Cut DIY Fridge Magnets
03:16 - Calibrate Your Cricut Machine
04:50 - Get Free Fridge Magnet Design Files
05:37 - Upload Design Files to Cricut Design Space
06:22 - Print Then Cut Your DIY Magnets
13:26 - Cut Your Fridge Magnets on Cricut
15:36 - Are DIY Magnets Waterproof?
16:25 - Closing Notes and Link to More Information
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Videography: Jennifer Marx on a Panasonic Lumix FZ-1000 DSLR 4K camera
Design: A Jennifer Maker original!

[@DJAfinque]

This turned out beautifully! I just got my Cricut Explorer 2 and attempted my first time, making stickers with the sticker paper that came with the machine. It took me two tries to make them perfect. I made a few mistakes, first not pinning up the paper right, second measuring where I wanted and how big the sticker would be! My students were right next to me making sure I didn’t make the same mistake three times. Undoubtedly I run out of paper but the students got their perfect sticker which I saw you used this peor for your labeling bottles. The students enjoyed coloring them. Thank you for your tips and ways to used this machines. I can’t wait to started making more projects and also I want to get the cricut mug press. I love the cricut iron-on 9x9.

[@JenniferMaker]

What fun for the students! Your students are lucky to have you as their teacher!

[@charitycox3908]

Thank you for this tutorial! I’m making staff gifts for our church youth camp staff and the directors want magnets and I was trying to figure out if I could do it with my explore air 2. Your video makes this seem so much more doable than I initially thought

[@JenniferMaker]

Great to hear, have fun! 💗

[@niladunehew9903]

You have such a gift of explaining the process in an orderly way. Thank you so much!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@darnbunny1]

All this and calibration as well. You are awesome.

[@JenniferMaker]

Wow, thanks!

[@lhynarose]

so clear, so perfect!! i love your DIY !!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@angelacolosi1966]

I've had my silhouette for a while now but I've never done print and cut. Your video was so helpful and I really appreciate all the links for the materials you used! Subscribing and definitely going to check out your other videos :)

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so happy you like our project! Thank you so much! 😊🌻

[@kamiGTR]

Thank you so much for making this video ❤

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!

[@lindaketner2142]

Love everything you do

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! 😃

[@chefluto9751]

What a great tutorial, Jennifer ❤ I thought I was doing things wrong coz there's a cut through my stickers! Then I saw the rollers on ur cricut placed on the right side. Now I know I can move the rollers. Thanks

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pattysavino4641]

Thank you for taking your time and explaining so thoroughly. Do you have a video that explains how to create and make your own magnets?

[@instahamx684]

So cute!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks!🥰

[@pamelaf76]

Thank you, very helpful

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DianaHernandez-kn1ne]

Super cute designs. Tfs

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! 😊 🌸

[@OmadLCNS]

I've been putting off making magnets, this gave me a push to do it. I've been wanting to make magnets for our cabin door whenever we cruise. And maybe start selling once I've got more confidence making it. Thank you so much for the learning and inspiration.

[@JenniferMaker]

You can do it! You can do anything you put your mind to! 🌸

[@BarbaraRogers65]

Thanks again for such a detailed explanation for making magnets. As always I appreciate you taking the time out of your busy life to share your knowledge with us all.

[@JenniferMaker]

My pleasure!

[@rickmelcher6845]

REALLY good video! Question: Did you NOT use protective laminate over the printable magnet sheets so you could show the comparison at the end of the video? Or is there a reason not to protect the printable magnetic sheets? Thanks 🙏 from a subscriber

[@renatapezzin7439]

Amei 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Obrigada

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@jariahbakar1567]

Lovely

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@lindap899]

Thank you Jennifer! I have so many ideas for these! Can't wait to get started!

[@JenniferMaker]

Have fun!

[@susanaldrichassociatesllc2705]

Hello and looking forward to another great session with Jennifer!!!

[@dorlesway2574]

Hallo Jennifer, I'm writing from Germany! Many thanks for your instructions! My printer always made a paper jam by using magnetic sheets! So I printed my designs on the printable vinyl and took this on the magnetic sheet and my silhoutte cuts it out. Thank you so much for this idea, its the perfect solution for my printer-problem. Please excuse my bad english. I'm looking forward to your next video. Greetings from Germany, yours Doris

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! Happy to hear this tutorial offered you a solution!

[@myrastanley1538]

Hi Jennifer, thank you for all your videos. You do an amazing job explaining how to make projects. I'm am a beginner and would like to make magnet projects. I bought adhesive magnet sheets (Craftopia) from Amazon. I would like to know what kind of laminate sheets to buy. I would greatly appreciate it if you could tell me what to actually use...do I just type in "laminate sheets for printable vinyl? I'm. not sure what to buy. Also, what do I move to round knob to on the Cricut to? Do I move it to vinyl for cutting the magnet too. I have trouble finding to place where you choose the material. Thank. you for your help in advance.

[@JenniferMaker]

I have affiliate links in the materials list on the blog. jennifermaker.com/diy-fridge-magnets-with-cricut/

[@kittyblingcrafts]

Thanks for the tutorial! I want to start making my own magnets too. Which method would you recommend for more durable magnets (laminate vs printable magnet sheet)?

[@JenniferMaker]

You can use the clear vinyl sheets on top. jennifermaker.com/how-to-use-printable-vinyl-with-cricut/

[@sherribuss6374]

Another amazing how to! Your magnets are adorable and so summery!! Thanks!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! I'm glad you like them!

[@rolandhawbibata8029]

Thank you, Jen; they are so cute ❤ I will try to make them

[@JenniferMaker]

Yay! Please do! 😃

[@lisahughes3012]

i like this video

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad to hear that! Thanks!

[@melodybabayy]

You always make everything easy for us, thanks! One question about which is better way to go, I want to make a magnet to put on the back of my car. Is the printable Vinyl is best for it than the printable magnetic sheet? since it will be exposed outside like when it rains?

[@JenniferMaker]

They are both printable and will have the same results.

[@amyellison1595]

LOVE your projects! They are always so creative and fun.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks so much!

[@janettehuard3354]

I really needed this as my daughter needs some for her business....Your instructions are always so clear....

[@michael8596]

Hi 👋 Janet how is the weather over there?

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad to help! 😃

[@pschmitzer6515]

Thank you, Jennifer, these are so cute.

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you like them!

[@ninascraftflorievega3592]

Really cute magnets, I have all the materials so when I feel better I must definitely make some on my Cameo or my Curio and I will upload them so that you can see them. TFS.

[@JenniferMaker]

Please do! I hope you feel better soon!

[@deninehicks3604]

I made the fridge magnets with no trouble at all! So cute!! Today I tried the same technique with other images and there are bits of cut magnet pieces all over the machine, getting stuck to the rollers, etc. I used a brand new deep point blade. Help!

[@JenniferMaker]

Oh no! What changed between then and now? Are you using a different magnet material? Thanks for watching! 😊🦋

[@kathiehayes865]

Fun idea. Thank you, Jennifer.

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!

[@renatabolado6626]

great video! just a question; did you not use the laminate on the magnet paper?

[@JenniferMaker]

You can choose to use it or go without it. jennifermaker.com/diy-fridge-magnets-with-cricut/

[@examsolution6097]

thank you so much, can i print the vinyl with ink jet printer? or i must a uv one?

[@JenniferMaker]

You can totally use an inkjet printer. 🥰

[@AliciaVanSant]

Oh boy, Jennifer, did you just give me a GREAT idea for my band's merchandise!! Thank you - I'm going to make a magnet with one of our logos right now! 😀

[@AliciaVanSant]

Addendum: as it turns out, my magnetic sheet was WAAAY too old to work, it just fell apart - but I'm going to get more, because the rest of the thing turned out great! And side note, I didn't have any clear vinyl, but I had clear with sparkles, which I had NO idea what to do with, & using it as the top layer worked perfectly & looked great!

[@JenniferMaker]

Wonderful!

[@JenniferMaker]

I bet that looks really cool! 😃

[@krisboll5764]

Hi Jennifer...anither amazing video as usual. I was wondering about the lamination part. Can I laminate the whole sheet? Or do I have to keep the registration box free of laminate? (Trying to use materials I have and not buy more 😊)

[@JenniferMaker]

You want to try and avoid covering the registration marks as the laminate could make it harder for the sensors🥰

[@cozettebyrd3161]

Love them🥰 also love the flower backdrop

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! 🤗

[@cozettebyrd3161]

@@JenniferMaker Did u make it yourself if so how or do u have a tutorial on it🙂

[@yvonnealvizo]

Super adroable magnets, great tutorial!Jennifer, there is a new update, are there any changes we should look out for?tfs

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! Cheers! Not with the last update.

[@dianegourgon4284]

Thanks Jennifer

[@michael8596]

Hi 👋 Diane how is the weather over there?

[@JenniferMaker]

My pleasure!

[@jackie-dbdstitchart4969]

Jennifer, Can you make magnets with the joy Xtra? TY

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes. 😊🌻

[@alishagarcia]

Hi, I wanted to ask how can i make my own design of magnets? THANKYOU SO MUCH FPOR THIS

[@JenniferMaker]

You can turn your own images into magnets. You can upload as a print then cut like in this tutorial. jennifermaker.com/print-cut-cricut-transfer-tshirts/

[@LHOH197]

When cutting out logos do you need to use the offset setting

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm not sure what your design looks like but you don't have to use offset 💗

[@LHOH197]

@@JenniferMaker I'm making National Hockey League Logos printing them on sticker sheets then putting them on magnet sheets and will the cricut cut around the logo without an offset

[@yalinchim4568]

Hi here i am again,, having trouble printing on print then cut on my cricut.. it doesnt print on my matte vinyl but it print on plain paper.. what setting of paper am i going to choose..

[@wandahodges7311]

So cool

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you like it!

[@joannlemmo5999]

I am using a Maker, printable vinyl, magnetic sheet and laminate on the top. Following Jennifer's instructions, when I go to cut, I pick the material, magnetic sheet 0.5mm and change to more pressure but it asks for the fine point blade, not the deep point blade. How can I change it to use the deep point blade?

[@JenniferMaker]

You do not need the deep point blade to do this. You only need the standard blade that came with your Maker.

[@ambershaw7186]

Hi! I’m not sure if I missed it, but what types of magnet sheets are you using? When I Google it, it says nothing more than 2 mm…but looking on Amazon I can’t seem to find any that thin! Help! Thanks 😊

[@JenniferMaker]

The materials we used are all listed and linked on our blog 😊🌻 It's in the description above. Thanks for watching!

[@shirleylundstrom4802]

Which method ends up with the strongest magnet? Thank you.

[@JenniferMaker]

What do you mean?

[@shirleylundstrom4802]

@@JenniferMaker,which o f the two magnetic sheets that you used in the video produced the strongest magnetic bond. I have used magnetic sheets in the past and they had a very weak hold. Really want to try it again as I now have a magnetic board in my craft room! Thank you.

[@lynderbuhg]

I'm a little confused. How thick of magnet sheet can be cut with just an explore air 2?

[@JenniferMaker]

It should be less than 2 mm for best results. jennifermaker.com/diy-fridge-magnets-with-cricut/

[@marieisabelleaceves1320]

Hello I’m doing all the steps at the same time I have a Cricut Explore Air3 , at the moment to select the material I don’t find the “ printable magnets sheet” , how can I do it? Thanks

[@JenniferMaker]

Here is the note from Cricut: Tip: If your material is not listed here, try a test cut with a similar material setting, provided the thickness of your material is less than less than 2.0 mm for Cricut Explore Air 2. The maximum thickness can also vary with the rigidity and density of the cutting material. You can use magnetic sheet but always do a test cut first. help.cricut.com/hc/en-us/articles/360009504773-Which-materials-can-I-cut-with-my-Cricut-smart-cutting-machine-#explore-machines

[@Bakanyanchii]

i feel like there's a lot of magnet space wasted, can that border be changed and accommodate more designs?

[@justtemptme5898]

I've just found your channel, and am loving it, I recently acquired another Cricut, the Cricut Maker, with lots of material, can you do a video on how to tell which medium you are using if you don't have the original packaging if there is a way to tell. I have drawers of material and most is not labeled, wanted to see if there is a way that you know of for a person to be able to tell what type of material you have, I do have some that is marked, but the majority is not. Thank you for all your video's.

[@carolinagrutzius1580]

Hi Jennufer: Would this paper work for car magnets also?

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes, you can use this!

[@carolinagrutzius1580]

@@JenniferMaker thank you!! And have a good Thanksgiving

[@anamariesowell5405]

I think I missed it in the steps, but did you run the laminate sheets through a laminating machine? Thank you 😊

[@tonyaholland9317]

How would I do names and different images on print and cut

[@JenniferMaker]

You can do that. This tutorial can better explain that. jennifermaker.com/print-cut-cricut-transfer-tshirts/

[@comeonson2013]

I get to “preparing to print” and then it just circles and circles. Any suggestions? It’s like it’s not recognizing my printer maybe?

[@JenniferMaker]

You may need to minimize Design Space to locate the print dialog box. 😊🌻

[@comeonson2013]

Unfortunately, it wasn’t that easy. I think my computer is just slow. It takes forever to get to the screen where I can toggle on “add bleed” and “system dialog”. Found that it’s quicker on my phone. Not sure why it’s an issue on my computer….maybe my system. 😒

[@Beybladeattack]

Could you print picture of people, quality would be good?

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes you can. Start with a high resolution photo (good quality) and the best setting in your printer. jennifermaker.com/how-to-use-printable-vinyl-with-cricut/

[@mardellgrayhek9958]

Is it possible to substitute clear vinyl instead of the UV laminate? Thank you. Lovely tutorial.

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes, that should work fine!

[@jeffreychanta2925]

what printer did you use for this?

[@JenniferMaker]

We have links to all the materials on the blog post to make it easy for you. 😊🌻

[@JenniferMaker]

Hp Envy inkjet printer.

[@yalinchim4568]

I have my cricut explore, i was trying to make ref magnet. But after printing, i can't change my setting to magnets because it doesn't show other material setting... I dont know what to do anymore..

[@JenniferMaker]

Turn your dial to custom for many more options for cutting.

[@yalinchim4568]

@@JenniferMaker found it.. but i there is no magnet sheet 1mm.. it's only 0.5mm and 0.6 mm only. Thank you anyway..

[@chewminyi]

Hello! Is it possible to use a real photo image instead? I haven't seen any examples of that anywhere, thanks!

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes of course! You can do that print then cut.

[@dianachau3940]

Thank you. I am confused. the printable vinyl on Magnet sheet with laminate held up in the water longest, correct?

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes, correct! Printable vinyl with laminate held up better than printable magnet sheets.

[@tamarasporn113]

Hi Jennifer. Is the calibration cut supposed to be on the outside edge of the square or centered in the line of the square

[@JenniferMaker]

I would choose centered in the line of the square.

[@tamarasporn113]

Thank you that is what I chose. 😉

[@SherrelRose]

great video!! I had a quick question if you don't mind. I hope you have an answer. I have been trying to get around the limitation of the print and cut in design space. When importing a design/image into cricut design space and then resigning it to match the other program. The sizing is completing off. Do you have any suggestions!! Thank you!

[@JenniferMaker]

You can customize the size in the toolbar. It will try to keep it in proportion to size.

[@user-wn6nm7ut4x]

I did this and the Cricut Maker said that it can't read the registration marks??

[@JenniferMaker]

Check the lighting and make sure the sensor doesn't have dust on it. 😊🌻

[@dortz2024]

I've been trying to find where the inkjet magnets are laminated, could somebody please provide a timestamp?

[@JenniferMaker]

I speak about it around 11:30 but do not show it. You can cut it and place it inside the registration box. jennifermaker.com/diy-fridge-magnets-with-cricut/

[@dortz2024]

@@JenniferMaker ah. I don't actually have a Cricut but might look into that a laminator in future then. I notice there's no laminator pouch edges around your designs so guessing the types you used can stick to the designs by themselves? I have just hairsprayed the magnets I made, and now going to hope for the best!

[@ninascraftflorievega3592]

Jeniffer, does your envy printer have an ink tank or the regular ink small cartridges? I had an Envy HP 7640, but even though I just to buy the XL printer ink cartridges, either they would dry or run out of ink really fast. My money was escaping from my pocket like crazy, so I gave it away and purchased a canon with a tank that makes me happy.

[@JenniferMaker]

It uses cartridges. I don't really use it a lot, so the ink lasts me a while. Sorry to hear you had issues with yours!

[@WendyWinchester]

Is it possible to cut the permeant vinyl that comes on a roll to standard paper size and then use it in an inkjet printer? I have a roll of vinyl and I can't afford to buy printable sheets right now so I'd like to know if I can use what I have.

[@JenniferMaker]

You could try it but I don't know how it would turn out and hold up. Printable vinyl is what is needed for print then cut.

[@janeczachorows5017]

Hi Jennifer, I love your magnets video. I would like to make magnets for my friends. Example: picture of their dog-favorite place to eat-even a bible. To start I would get pictures. How would I do that with pictures?

[@JenniferMaker]

You would do the print then cut method. jennifermaker.com/print-cut-cricut-transfer-tshirts/

[@brneyesnmb]

How do you save and close after calibration?

[@JenniferMaker]

You choose what lines are best and the program walks you through it.

[@tiffyhuges3322]

Mind I ask you a couple of questions, first of all, I'm deaf, okay I would like to know what kind of magnet paper, and print, you name it? Thank you kindly.

[@JenniferMaker]

You can find the affiliate links to the magnet paper and products that we used on the blog post in the materials list. jennifermaker.com/diy-fridge-magnets-with-cricut/

[@dianacharlton8803]

Can you cut magnet with explore air 2

[@monica37909]

The roller wheels on the Explore Air 2 are not movable like they are in the Maker. When I used the Explore Air 2 for magnets, the roller wheels made marks on the magnets.

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes, you can!

[@kristymcintosh9906]

I did everything and it still not cutting through the magnet

[@JenniferMaker]

Different brands can have different thicknesses. Here is the blog post with the materials that we used. jennifermaker.com/diy-fridge-magnets-with-cricut/

[@kristymcintosh9906]

I used the same things you did…the magnets were the same

[@nuna124]

Amazing tutorial. But I'm confused, I though adding bleed is for something without a white border, cos the color 'bleeds' a bit and this was no white lines will show. But ur design has a white border so why choose bleed?

[@JenniferMaker]

I chose best quality. There is a white border so bleed is not needed. jennifermaker.com/diy-fridge-magnets-with-cricut/

[@butwhytho4858]

DO NOT try to calibrate with a phone/tablet. This nearly made me lose my mind. The printer kept shrinking the size of the printout and I didn’t know it. Also there was no setting to have it print to size from my phone app (that I could find). I use an Epson ET. Print it out from a pc. You can have it print to actual size. Took me several hours to do this. I tried everything from forcing it to download firmware just in case and a ton of other stuff. Just use a pc lol OR make sure you can set size (not just fit to page or with boarders) for your printer via phone app.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks for the info.

[@lindalowery6153]

I Can't ungroup them? to make each one a size I want!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks for the answer Christina! 😃

[@lindalowery6153]

Thank you for clarifing this for me!

[@BJS2455]

Why do you keep saying OWN refrigerator, cant you make these to be able to sell?😳 I was told as long as it is going on something...and a magnet is a something lol

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes, you can totally make them to sell. I just was thinking of people making them for themselves when I was recording the video. My apologies for the omission!

[@BJS2455]

No biggie at all I just thought maybe I was missing something lol, and Ive been watching you for yrs you are so awesome!!! Keep up the great work!!

[@carlymckearnen]

What would we do without Jennifer? 😂🤗🤍🩷✨

[@JenniferMaker]

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