Saturday, December 17, 2011

Coasters



For Christmas gifts this year, I decided to make coasters. Since everyone got a set of 4, I made a lot of these. :)



Supplies Needed:

Tiles (4X4)
Mod Podge
Sponge Brush
Felt
Patterned Paper
Clear Sealant Spray
Tacky Glue

First cut your paper into 4 X 4 inch squares. The tiles are 4 1/4 so you'll want your paper about 1/4 inch smaller than the tile. You don't have to use scrapbook paper, you can use wrapping paper, napkins or anything else that has a cute print and can be glued.

Put a light layer of Mod Podge on the tile then put the paper on top. (Make sure to get the corners.)


Let it sit for a few minutes so it can dry a bit, then put a layer of Mod Podge on top of the paper. (If you're making a lot, you can do all of them, then start back at the beginning with each step.)

Once that dries, I suggest adding another layer of Mod Podge. It gives it a more finished look and seals it better.


Then spray them all with a clear coat. Make sure you do this in a well ventilated area. This will seal them and give them their finished look.



Then cut the felt into 4 inch squares.




Once the tiles are dry, glue the felt onto the bottom. I used tacky glue but I'm sure any glue will work.





Let them dry completely before stacking them. Then tie a cute ribbon and they are ready to go.

This was such a fun project and a fun Christmas gift.

Happy Crafting!

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