DIY Magnetic Key Holder

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I know, it's been a while since we posted a new craft - but not because we stopped crafting! Making a DIY wedding took 5 very long, stressful months, so we just started getting settled down and relaxed in our new apartment. After many evenings lounging in our new home (and rewatching Game of Thrones), I finally said "Let's make this project!" (It was 9 PM, on a weekday, and we had already gotten into our pajamas, cuddled in our blankets on the futon.) So the dutiful, wonderful husband got up, and started gathering our supplies.

Materials:

• Wood Planks (2)
• Long Screws (4)
• Super Magnets (3) (Master Magnet Discs for $4)
• Wood Glue
• Drill

Instructions:

1. Find a drill bit that is about the same size as your magnets. Our magnets were  0.125" diameter. You may want to test out the size on a scrap piece of wood.
2. Measure and drill 3 indentations into one piece of wood. Make sure not to drill in too deep, as you'll want the magnet to sit flat against the piece of wood.
3. Fill the indentations with wood glue and place the magnets inside them.
4. Once the glue is dry, drill two screws connecting the two pieces of wood.
5. Drill two holes on the corners of the piece that will be hung on the wall. Then screw the nails into pre-drilled holes in the wall.

Pretty easy right? And this project was all done before we went to bed!