When I saw this tutorial on how to make your own coasters in Hostess with the Mostess I knew I had to try it! I. Love. This. Project!! They turned out so nicely! I can envision these as being the perfect little favor at a wedding or a baby shower (see my attempt at baby shower themed coasters below). And would you believe me if I told you the whole project (all 8 coasters) cost me under $3.00?!
How to Make
Materials Needed:
4 tiles (I used 4" coasters, but you can use any size you'd like)
Mod Podge
Foam Brush
Polyurethane spray for finishing coat
Patterned paper of your choice (this can be scrapbooking paper, wrapping paper, origami paper, etc)
Scissors or xacto knife
Instructions:
1) Trace your tile onto the patterned paper you chose and cute out. I decided to measure my tile and then use an xacto knife and a ruler because I seem incapable of tracing a straight line.
2) Working on one tile at a time, apply a thin layer of Mod Podge with a foam brush and apply one of the paper squares. Smooth out the paper flat so that there are no bubbles and that it has formed a tight seal.
3) While the tiles dry, cut out your felt or cork pads to size.
4) When the tiles are dry, spray on a couple of layers of the polyurethane coating (be sure to space out each coat about 5-10 minutes apart).
5) After a couple hours, when you're sure the tiles are dry, turn the coasters over and glue on the felt or cork pads.
That's it! As soon as they are completely dry, spread them around your house, set them out by the pool or give them out to friends and family!!
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21 comments:
I've stamped coasters before, but I've always wanted to try Mod Podge and paper. The baby ones are cute, too!
These are on my list to try. Yours are so pretty and cheery!
Great job, these look so nice! Please stop by www.laughloveandcraft.com and link up to my Share the Wealth Wednesday Link Party! I'm your newest follower!
love them all! i love your blog, new follower here
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thanks xoxo
ash
Hi Sarah,
Thanks so much for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. Your coasters turned out great. I would love for you to share this project at my linky party.
http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/2011/06/inspiration-board-link-party_14.html
Thanks for sharing your project.
Mod Podge rocks doesn't it! I love your coasters :)
Thanks for stoppin by FFL, Your blog looks A-mazing! Seriously...I love it! New follower! Have a wonderful day :)
Lina
Fancy Frugal Life
Thanks for the tutorial. I am going to try making these as a house warming present for my friend.
What a great project! Can't wait to try it!!
They are so simple and look fantastic.
Sarah,
I was just on craftgawker and saw this post... I thought you'd like to know. :)
great project!
What a great idea...someday for my own home...I want to make these!
These coasters came out great. I've been wanting to try to make coasters sometime ! Thanks for linking this to Wicked Awesome Wednesday.
Hi Sarah, I featured your project on my link party this week! come on over and grab an “I’ve been Featured” button if you’d like!
I've been wanting to do these forever and NEVER thought of doing felt backings instead of cork. LOVE THAT. Great job on these!
These are awesome! Thanks so much for sharing. As soon as I can find time I'm going to make them. You've definitely made a follower out of me!! Thanks! :)
I've also done these without paper. Just use alcohol inks to drop and let dry, or swirl the ink to make different textures! I've also stamped on them, but you have to use Stayz On ink, so it doesn't wear off!
Has anyone tried doing this with printed out photos? I have some family pictures that would be great, but not sure how it would react with mod podge?
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