Recycling Old Christmas Tree Ornaments into New Refrigerator Magnets

Now that Christmas is over I have been going through several boxes of old Christmas tree ornaments that we’ve had for years. When I say years…try decades! I haven’t used them for a long time and was going to throw them out. Instead…I decided to box some of them up to donate and others we’ll be recycling into new craft projects.

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For this particular project I picked out 8 flat-backed Christmas ornaments and decided to turn them into new refrigerator magnets. This project is one that the kids help you with too!

Pick out ornaments that are fairly light-weight, on the smaller side and with a flat back. You’ll want to cut off the ornament hanger with wire cutters (if desired). While you’re at it…give them a good cleaning if needed. Let them dry.

At our local craft supply store we picked up a package of heavy duty, round-shaped magnets. They come 8 to a pack and only cost $3.50 per pack. You can select cheaper ones, but I wanted heavy-duty magnets so that they can tack up photographs, my grandchildren’s artwork, holiday greeting cards, etc. to the front of our refrigerator without sliding down.

You can use quick-drying, all-purpose craft glue, a hot glue gun or E6000 adhesive glue to add the magnet to the back side of the Christmas ornament. You’ll want to let them thoroughly dry before using them.

A fun little project to upcycle/recycle some of those holiday ornaments that you no longer use. Heck…you could even “gift them” to people next year if you choose to do so!

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