FITD DIY: Tile Coaster Tutorial

Whenever I'm at someone's house, and they offer me something to drink, for the most part it is accompanied by a coaster. And then I'm like, "Note to self. Must buy decent set of coasters, so I can live as civilized human being.

(I think the last time I owned anything resembling a coaster was back in college when I left the bar with one of those cardboard numbers.)

So, call it Providence, call it divine intervention, call it what you will, but on the phone today with my BFF, I discovered that she, in fact, was making coasters.

After a quick rundown of how it was done, I was running to Home Depot for supplies on how to make coasters of my very own.

And guess what? Not only is it super easy, it is also inexpensive, and if you're into any paper crafts whatsoever, you will most likely have what you need on hand.

What You'll Need

• Set of tiles from Home Depot/Lowes--mine were 4"x 4".
• Set of self-adhesive felt pads
• Mod Podge (sold at Michael's and Target)
• Craft paper/stickers/stamps
• Acrylic sealant (I am using what I use on my canvases.)

Directions

First, you're limited only by your imagination. :)

1. If you're using craft paper, cut down the craft paper to the size of your tile. (I do this by brushing my tile with Modge Podge and placing the paper against the tile and cutting around the edges. 
2. Decorate your tile with stickers or more paper or however you wish. Brush a layer of Mod Podge and let dry overnight.
3. Affix the self-adhesive felt pads to the back of tile--one in each corner. (Feel free to secure with gorilla glue if needed.)
4. Spray with protective sealant and let dry.

And voila--you are done!! Perfect for teachers' gifts and kids' crafts or just a wonderful, homemade gift.  I can't wait to make more! (I love the cherry theme in mine.)

 

 

 

 FITD love!!

xo,

B

 

(images courtesy of Framed In The Doorway)