Adelaide’s first week in kindergarten is going great! Since she’s going to school five days-a-week, the girls and I now have a critical morning routine we need to adhere to, so we get out the door on time. To help make our mornings run smoothly, I created “Ready Charts” so the girls know exactly what they need to do to get themselves ready in the morning. So far, they’ve been a big help!

You can check out the full DIY tutorial on my magnetic chalkboard clipboards over at The Yellow Bliss Road today!

After I made those clipboards, I knew I wanted gold star magnets to complete the look. Who doesn’t love a GOLD STAR when they’ve completed a task!? Unfortunately, I couldn’t find anything close to what I had in mind, so I decided to make my own.

Making these magnets was so easy! Here’s how I did it…

Supplies

A mold in the shape you want – I used this candy mold from Wilton
Plaster of Paris
Magnets
Tools – a bowl to mix in, a whisk to mix with, a putty knife or spatula to scrape off excess plaster, an X-acto blade to clean up the edges
Paint – I used spray paint, white primer and gold.

Step 1

Mix up your Plaster of Paris – two parts plaster to one part water. Make sure to only mix up what you need, for me it was a half-cup of plaster and a quarter cup of water. I added another splash of water because I really wanted a smooth finish on my magnets. They took a little longer to dry, but I loved how they turned out!

Pour the plaster mixture into the mold and tap the mold on the counter several times to remove any air bubbles. Then use a putty knife or spatula to scrape across the top of the mold and remove any excess plaster.

Let the plaster set up for about 15-20 minutes. Then carefully place a magnet into the center of each star. A wooden skewer can help position the magnets. DON’T USE ANYTHING METAL! 😉

Step 2

When the plaster is completely dry, turn the mold over and gently remove the shapes from the mold. There will be a little extra plaster around the edges of the shape. You can use your fingers or an X-acto blade to remove the excess and make a nice clean shape.

Then use a damp towel to wipe down the shapes.

Step 3

Now it’s time to paint! I used a coat of primer before applying the gold spray paint. Wait for your magnets to dry completely.

That’s it! You’re done! Cute magnets in any shape you want!

Be sure to visit The Yellow Bliss Road and check out the DIY magnetic chalkboard clipboard tutorial!

Tomorrow is your last day to enter all four of the Back-to-School giveaways!! Make sure you get your name entered into each drawing! Winners will be announced on Friday!