Happy Monday!! How was your weekend? Did you get up to anything fun, or creative or new? I had a lovely weekend, but I'll share more of it throughout the week.
I did however finish off this project, finally! I've been wanting new coasters in my living room for ages and so thought, what the heck, I'll just make some. Now, I'm sure there's a gazillion tutorials on the net on how to make them, but what's one more?
Start off with everything you need. I've used four 10cmx10cm glossy wall tiles, some Mod Podge, sealer, a sheet of thin cork and some sheets of scrapbooking paper. For this project I've used a sheet of Crate Paper Dreamy and Gathering.
Start off by measuring and cutting your paper out. Given my tiles are about 10cm square, I cut my paper about 9.5cm square since I wanted a bit of the tile to show through. It's obviously up to you what you want to do.
One you've got it all neatly cut out, apply a good dollop of Mod Podge to the back of your paper and spread it all out. Make sure you clear out any air bubbles, and get your paper all lovely and centred on your tile.
Then it's the boring bit for a little while to let it all dry. Once dry, paint over with some sealer. I've used Plaid Folk Art Outdoor Sealer. I will admit, this was the only sealer I could find when I was looking so I'm sure there's possibly better sealer to use. Let it dry between coats. I've gone for three coats and I'm happy with that, but if you want to do another one, I won't stop you.
Once all that is dry, it's time to finish them off. Cut from a sheet of cork squares about the size of your tile. I've tried to cut mine as close to the size of the tile as possible as I really don't want to wreck my furniture. However, my sheet of cork is very thin. The thicker you go, I guess you could make it a bit smaller.
Get out your trusty Mod Podge again and smear some over the back of the cork. Carefully stick it to the back of your tile, and you're done. New coasters!
I thought I may as well make some for a gift as well. Very cheap, and too easy!
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. This here is a collection of things I've been making, ideas I like and all things that I find lovely. I get to live in the most beautiful city on earth, Sydney Australia. I'm an online shopaholic, craft lover and devoted to my gorgeous labrador Indiana.
Natalie, Ich kaufte die Fliesen von Bunnings. Sind Sie in Australien? Wenn nicht, das ist nur ein Baumarkt. :-)
Posted by: abercrombie madrid | June 01, 2012 at 07:23 PM
Plus if you're buying in bulk it's better. I think they'd be a lovely idea.
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thanks for sharing the products you used and how to make them. What lovely gifts. Am bookmarking this post!!
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Posted by: air max chaussures | April 06, 2012 at 05:28 PM
They are so cute! I'm just so glad I saw this tutorial. I have wood squares for DIY coaster making and now I know what's best to do with them!
Posted by: Mayje | September 23, 2011 at 03:04 PM
Brilliant idea! Super cute! Such yummy designs.
Posted by: Home Lighting | May 31, 2011 at 11:49 AM
This is very cute, what a good idea! :)
Posted by: Monique | November 15, 2010 at 06:28 PM
Tiles are forever
Posted by: Roman | August 01, 2010 at 10:20 PM
These are so cute. I see new project for the weekend.
Posted by: Nicci@NiftyEats | June 12, 2010 at 04:59 AM
what's the white thing that you used as the base? great creation as usual. Thanks much for this one.
Posted by: wench costume | May 11, 2010 at 03:40 PM
Hi Kylie, just found out your blog by hazard and it's a lovely one :) thank you for sharing this tip, i'll try if i can find the materials... :S
Btw Sydney is beautiful, i went there 2 years ago.
Posted by: Carol | April 05, 2010 at 08:22 AM
Jeb, I just found the cork in sheets at Spotlight. :)
Posted by: Kylie @ All Things Lovely | March 28, 2010 at 10:33 PM
Hi,
These look great! I'd love to make them as thank you gifts. Where did you get the cork from - i cant find it anywhere!
Posted by: Jeb | March 28, 2010 at 10:21 AM
this is great, thanks very much, i've been looking for instructions on how do do this and thought it would be much more tricky...wish me luck!
Posted by: Kathie | March 26, 2010 at 10:50 AM
These is a need idea! Will keep tis in my craft list to do..
Posted by: Kish on the Chic | March 05, 2010 at 12:18 AM
I think they would be cheap enough for favours. I think the tiles and paper cost about $4 all up but if you're in the US I guarantee it's tons cheaper! Plus if you're buying in bulk it's better. I think they'd be a lovely idea.
Natalie, I just bought the tiles from Bunnings. Are you in Australia? If not, that's just a hardware store. :-)
Posted by: Kylie @ All Things Lovely | February 24, 2010 at 12:02 AM
Wow I love these! Such a great idea - thanks for sharing the products you used and how to make them. What lovely gifts. Am bookmarking this post!!
Posted by: Amanda | February 23, 2010 at 05:41 PM
What a fun idea! Where did you buy the plain white coasters from?
Posted by: Natalie | February 23, 2010 at 08:23 AM
This is very cute! I'm thinking shower favors... are they cheap enough for that? I'll have to price it out. Thanks for the idea!
Posted by: ohbrooke | February 23, 2010 at 03:24 AM
Oh, lovely Kylie! Very clever too!
Posted by: Rosie | February 22, 2010 at 07:46 PM
Wow, that so clever! They look gorgeous!!!
Posted by: The Design Notebook | February 22, 2010 at 06:53 PM
Love it Kylie! So crafty!
Posted by: Rose | February 22, 2010 at 01:02 PM