When you first move into a apartment you realize all the things you DON'T have. So you find yourself continuously going to the store for random things like wax paper, potato pealer, Draino, bottle opener, cupcake pan...you catch my drift. Some items you can live without, while others you just cant! For the last year and a half I had been putting my beverages down on the floor because I didn't want watermarks on my tables. Well for pete's sake!...Enough was enough! I decided to make myself some coasters! Thanks to Little Chief Honeybee's DIY Coaster tutorial I made myself some darn stinking cute coasters.
Here are the supplies you will need:
- Mod Podge
- Foam Brush
- Decorative paper
- Tile
- Felt pads
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Ruler
My new love in life...Mod Podge
Felt Pads
Foam Brushes
From Lowe's I bought glass and ceramic tiles. I found through experience that the decorative paper goes on easier on glass tile. If you are planning on stenciling a design I would use the ceramic.
Step 1: Trim your decorative paper to the measurements of your coaster. I made six coasters for myself.
Step 2: Apply Mod Podge with the foam brush to the top of your tiles. Place the decorative paper on top and smooth out. Allow to dry for 30 minutes.
Step 3: I applied four more coats of Mod Podge to the top of my coasters allowing 30 minutes of drying time in between each application. Make sure to get the edges of the paper so that it is smooth.
Step 4: Make sure your coasters are thoroughly dry. Flip over and apply felt backings (Next time I do this I am going to buy smaller felt backings). The felt backings are sticky, but as a extra precaution I put gorilla glue on to seal the deal!
...and Voila! You have yourself homemade coasters!
This project can get really creative. Take some memorable pictures and put them on a coaster.
Here is another cool pattern on ceramic tile.
This project roughly cost me $30 to do. However, this was because I didn't have a lot of the regular supplies such as Mod Podge, Felt backings, foam brushes etc. You can find a lot of the supplies lying around your house. For example, leftover Christmas paper would be an excellent backdrop for your coasters.
Coasters make perfect gifts as well if you get some fabulous string and tie them all together! Happy Coaster Making!
These are so cute! I am a Mod Podge junkie too. Thanks so much for linking up to my Show & Tell party last week - I've featured your no-sew pillow covers today! I hope you'll hop over, grab a button, and link up these great coasters in this week's party.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I think I am going to really get addicted to Mod Podge! Thank you for hosting the party last week. Being a new blog we are so excited to be featured on The Delectable Home! I linked up to your party this week. Thank you for hosting : )
DeleteThese are so super cute!! You just reminded me that I need more Mod Podge!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Brooke!
DeleteWhat a great idea! Is there anything mod-podge can't do?
ReplyDeleteIt is an AMAZING creation : )
DeleteHow cute are those?! I like the paper you chose. And you're so right about discovering item after item that you don't have when moving into an apartment. I remember that well. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Erin! I have to laugh about apartment living sometimes...I have so many ideas and projects I want to do but lack the space!
DeleteThank you so much Erin! Apartment living can be very frustrating, especially when you don't have all the supplies or the room! : )
ReplyDeleteWow these are super cute! I love the paper you choose- might have to try this one out myself! Thanks for the great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThank you Rachelle! Check out Michael's and AC Moore for really cute paper : )
DeleteCute coasters! Welcome to blogging ladies! It's a fun group to be a part of :).
ReplyDeleteThank you Beth! I am a big fan of your blog, Home Stories A 2 Z!!!
DeleteThose are absolutely fabulous1 thanks for the great idea and great tutorial.
ReplyDeleteThank you Emily and Jamie at Everyday Art. We are your newest follower : )
DeleteThese are fantastic! Would love it if you came by and linked up to my Manic Monday Linky Party!
ReplyDelete-Melissa
http://serendipityandspice.blogspot.com
Thank you! I will def. link up to your Monday Linky Party!
DeleteGreat idea! We had friends over the other day and I realized our coasters are getting yucky! I'm totally doing this!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jenny! Have fun doing the project. I checked out Northwest Lovelies and am your newest follower : )
DeleteLOVE these!! I am definatley going to give it a try!! Thanks for sharing, stopping by from Savvy Southern Style & following you now!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jen! I am your newest follower at Harrison Home. I love your style : )
DeleteWhat a great project. And I'm loving that decorative paper. I'm currently redecorating my teen son's room with that same combo!
ReplyDeleteLinda
http://itallstartedwithpaint.com
Thank you! I wish I could splash some paint on my apartment walls. No can do! haha! Have fun redecorating : )
DeleteLove these coasters! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kristen. Btw I am your newest follower. Love your site : )
DeleteWhat GREAT coster!!!! so simple and so pretty! Thank you so much for the inspiration and for linking up at crafty scrappy happy!!!
ReplyDeleteJaime from crafty scrappy happy
Thank you Jaime Lyn! I love linking up to your parties and look forward to them every week : )
DeleteOh my goodness...these are GREAT! Thanks for sharing at Overflowing with Creativity! I can't wait to see what you link up at my party tomorrow! I LOVE following you...you're so inspiring! Just a little reminder, my giveaway for 1000 free FULL color business cards ends at midnight!! Stop by and enter to win!
ReplyDeleteXO, Aimee
Thanks Aimee! That means a lot coming from you! Let's keep the creativity overflowing! : )
DeleteFeaturing this post on the Delectable Home facebook page today...
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Tisha! You're too sweet!
DeleteThank you Tisha! We are very honored : )
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