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Photo Thumbtacks & Magnets for the Dorm

By Jackie Burrell, About.com

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Photo Thumbtacks: Cut, Paste & Glue

Step 1: Cut & Paste

This could not be easier. Cut out photos, glue them on to the wooden discs with Mod Podge, and give the photos a finishing coat of the same stuff. Don’t be alarmed when the stuff goes on white. It dries clear and glossy.

Tip: Scissors work, of course, but if you’re doing these in bulk (like for a party), using a 1-inch hole punch, available at crafts and scrapbook stores, will make the task significantly easier.

Step 2: Glue

Use hot glue to attach a flat-topped thumbtack or round magnet to the back. Just remind your kids not to place the magnet anywhere near their beloved electronics.
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