We love the Eeboo Life on Earth Matching Game. When I spotted another copy of the exact same game at the thrift store for $1, I bought it right away. Instead of having two identical memory games, I thought it would be fun to turn this set into attractive magnets for the fridge.
I love the images on the cards, which are paintings by one of our favorite children’s book illustrators, artist Melissa Sweet. A perfect reuse project!
We took each memory game card and stuck two strips of magnet tape to the back of each piece:
Our magnetic strips came from a craft resale shop (that befits our local hospice), but you can either purchase magnetic tape or reuse any magnets that you have in the house (such as those free ones that come in junk mail).
Simple, inexpensive and so attractive — we now own Melissa Sweet magnets!
I love the vivid colors and biological themes gracing our fridge!
I think this project was a hit.
I love that game, the drawings are awesome. You always find the best things at thrift stores.
Please feel free to send me some if you end up making any more of them!
Love this idea!! They look great!! I agree, these would make great gifts!