Need a Christmas gift/decor idea? No worries, we have a few! 
But first, have you seen the Paint line and stencils? OH-MY-GOODNESS! The colors are so rich and yummy and they come in five fantabulous finishes: satin, high gloss, glitter, metallic and pearl. The satin paint is so creamy…have you ever wanted to lick your finger while you’re painting? Ummm me neither…until I painted with this stuff! Oh, and my new obsession is with the glitter paint. LOVE it!! There are SO MANY colors to choose from…here are just a few:
Seriously, I had a hard time putting these glitter babies away. But don’t worry, I strategically put them on the very front of my paint shelf…that way they can cha-ching-bling their bits of sparkle to me each and every time I open my craft cupboard!
This line is not your average acrylic craft paint…it’s UV and weather resistant, self priming, and you can use it on wood, glass, metal, and even fabric!
Did you know that they make MAGNETIC paint? I know…what will they think of next?
With my magnetic paint I decided to make a magnetic picture board…which would make an excellent gift! Here is what I used:
My wood is 9″x12″ and the edges are routered but it would look good with sanded edges too! Magnetic Paint, Satin Paint in Summer Haze, a foam roller, and a 1 1/2″ brush…all from the Martha Stewart Crafts line.
This magnetic paint is thick stuff. I poured it on the board and then used the roller to spread it out. The directions on the jar say to use 2-3 coats but I used 4 for good measure! Also, you need to wait an hour in between coats.
After your last coat has dried for 24 hours you can brush on some color!
I dressed my board up with vinyl but you could leave it plain or use a stencil. There you have it! A magnet board to display your cutie pies, your to-do lists, chore chart, recipes, etc.
I LOVE this color! It’s so fresh!
Put some holiday accents on it…wrap it up and give as a gift!
Here are a few more ideas using supplies from the Martha Stewart Crafts line:
Take a basic white frame and paint on candy cane stripes. I used Habanero paint in the satin finish and then topped it off with Candy Apple glitter paint. I used vinyl to get my lines straight or you could use paint tape.
Need an idea to give your table setting some holiday personality?
It was sooooo easy to put these little holly berries on my glasses. The stencils are adhesive and reusable which makes them super simple to use…especially on curved surfaces! For the berries I used Candy Apple glitter paint and the leaves are brushed on with Scottish Highlands in satin paint. The best part about these glasses is…after the paint cures I can put them on the top shelf in the dishwasher and the paint will STAY put!! Awesome!
My little girl LOVES glitter…hmmm…I wonder where she got that obsession? So I brushed pearl paint on her resin flowers and then glammed them up with glitter paint. Also, I wanted to cover the silver clips so I used pearl paint on them as well. This particular clip is painted using Fruit Punch in pearl and then topped with Sugar Cube glitter. What a fun stocking stuffer idea right?
It was a lot of fun using all of these great products! My mind is still swirling with ideas. For more ideas and inspiration visit here.
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Jessica Trivisani says
I was wondering when you made that magnetic border what did you use to make that border you had on the top . I know you used to vinyl but where did you get the design to cut it out?
Trissy says
OHMYGOSH! Dawn… because of you i have gone crazy at our local Michael’s store… Buying all sorts of boards to do up my christmas presents! For sure… the magnetic paint was a hit! I don’t wanna give away the presents I have made): They’re too pretty! hahaha(:
Thanks for sharing. loves.
Lianne says
Oh my goodness this is brilliant! I love it!!
I would love for you to come link up at my blog this week starting today!
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Have a great week!
-Lianne
Rae Baker says
Never heard of magnetic paint before! Love it!
Lee says
wow! I wish we had martha stewart products here. If only they weren’t so expensive to ship and such!
Brianne says
oooh! magnet paint!
Cassie says
I actually did not know Martha had magnetic paint. I NEED to buy some now. Great projects!!! =)
Ann Merkins says
Thank you for the great gift ideas!
Jen says
Cute ideas! I have been dying to try out Martha’s paints! 🙂
danyiel Johnson says
I think glitter and twine should get married. I’m a bit of a dork.
Andrea Roberts says
Super cute ideas!
Ashley says
Love the magnetic board…this may have to go on my DIY Pin Board!
Sue says
Love this idea with magnetic paint!
Allishia says
LOVING the gift ideas. I just made chalk board coasters so im in love with stuff like this!
Heather Daniels says
Thanks for letting me know about this magnetic paint. It looks AWESOME! I can’t wait to try it!
Laura Johnson says
Love the decor ideas! I’m entering in the twine giveaway.
Jenny says
I love this idea…thanks for sharing!
Kelly says
Love the magnetic paint cannot wait to go and get it. Perfect for the magnetic paper dolls I am making for my daughter for Christmas! Love it!
Alaina says
I love these crafts! Magnet paint – genius!
Kari VanNoy says
I love this idea of using magnet paint. And that Martha Stewart glitter paint is awesome!!!
Dianne Different says
I will so be doing this.
I want to paint some clay pots to give to my neighbors when I give them a poinsetta.
Neat!
Jennifer Landes says
Wow, I have never heard of magnet paint. Cool gift, and you can wrap it up in Twine!
Rita says
Metallic paint. What a great idea you had painting a board and creating such a cute gift! Will be adding this to my to do list for Christmas. I really enjoy your website and your creativity. Thanks for all the inspiration.
Margie Visnick says
Beautiful gift ideas, thanks for sharing!
Sonja says
I love the magnetic paint. Can’t wait to get my hands on some, I have just the project in mind. Thanks for sharing!
Kathryn Johnson says
Cute ideas!
Ashli says
I’m so excited about the magnetic paint! What an awesome idea!
Laurie says
I was so glad to read about Martha’s magnetic paint. I ran out and got some and am ready to make a project myself.
Karie @ The HoB says
I love the picture board!!!
Carrie Miyoko says
I love the first magnetic photo frame idea. It’s simple and quick to do. Great idea.
tammy b says
wow, i had no idea martha had magnetic paint! loved all the great ideas, easy, practical, and cute!
Leah says
WOW neato, wanna get some!!
AndreaR says
I love these ideas and canno wait to try the magnetic paint! What a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
Charlene says
I love these ideals.. they all give me lots of ideals for Christmas…thanks so much for sharing.
Barbara Douglas says
These ideas are so cute! A magnetic board could be used for so many things and I have seen others, but to be able to choose your own color! WOW! The candy cane picture frame is really great. What a cute way to display your family Christmas card!! Thanks
Karen Weight says
I can’t believe she has come out with magnetic paint! I am sold. Heading to Micheal’s today! Thanks for sharing!!
Alison says
Dawn…this is so cute! Magnet paint!?! Cool!