Monday, June 14, 2010

Father's Day Gifts Kids Can Make -- Fish Magnets

For some reason, I tend to associate fish with dads. I think it's because of Mark's fish tank, and also my own father's love of fishing. Emily and I had so much fun with this simple and frugal project -- fish magnets! They are made using handles of old paintbrushes. In mind was this cute fishing game, so I sawed off the handles, and Emily got to work with the sanding!


Next, it was time to paint our beautiful fish!


Attach some magnets to the back, and give to Dad to admire proudly on the fridge!

14 comments:

Ticia said...

And then you can catch them with your magnetic fishing pool.

An Almost Unschooling Mom said...

Great idea for recycling old paint brushes!

Natalie PlanetSmarty said...

What an interesting idea! You are really absolutely amazing :)

Christy Killoran said...

Very cute! You amaze me. I never would have looked at a paintbrush handle and thought fish. Very creative!

Unknown said...

My best bud over on Piecelove completed that fishing game herself:

http://piecelove.wordpress.com/2010/03/17/go-fish/

I am always AMAZED by how others can refashion on old object into something new...

Anonymous said...

Love these! The game looks like a lot of fun as well!

Unknown said...

These are so pretty. Any Dad would love to catch them at their house.

Kathryn said...

Very clever! Great way to turn an old paintbrush into a fun kids art project.

Tiffany said...

Using the paintbrush handles is a super creative idea! I would have never thought about that!
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Anonymous said...

Val,
We did the dot sticker fish craft today at my Daisy GS meeting and it was a huge hit, another mom "borrowed" the idea for her meeting tomorrow.

I, too, associate fish with Dads. In fact, when I picture my maternal grandfather (who died in 2000 at 84) he is wearing his "fishing hat" and cursing up a blue cloud at a poor casting. (Fond memories, he was a real character.)

Petula said...

Cute, creative and frugal. Is your fridge black or do they glow in the dark.

Jenny said...

looking forward to having a use for our old paint brushes!

Claudia Protti said...

Congratulations, I often read your blog and I really like the activities you do with your kids! Claudia (Italy)

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