DIY: Decorative Coasters

Here it is: My first attempt at a DIY blog post. I'd have to say this one was pretty successful. I first read about DIY Coasters on Little Chief Honeybee. It seemed like a simple, affordable, and creative idea for my first DIY post. I enlisted the help of my friend Jessi, and thought, "I can do this." Well, we did it, and so can you!

What you'll need:

4 ceramic bathroom tiles (found at a home improvement store for 15-25 cents each)

Decorative Scrapbook paper, Magazine cut outs, wrapping paper, etc

Cork Adhesive

Gorilla Glue or strong adhesive

Mod Podge

Paint Brush

Clear Gloss Spray Paint

Pencil

Scissors

Step 1. 

Trace the tile on the back of the scrapbook paper, cut out and trim edges to fit nicely on the front

Step 2.


Use a moderate amount of gorilla glue (or other strong adhesive) to glue the scrapbook paper onto the front of the tiles. Set a dictionary on top of the tiles for 5-10 minutes until the glue dries and the scrapbook paper is flatly adhered.

Step 3.


With a paintbrush, apply a thin layer of Mod Podge to the tiles, paying special attention to the sides. Leave 20-30 minutes to dry before applying a few layers of glossy spray paint in a ventilated area.

Step 4.


Cut out a square from the cork adhesive and apply to the bottom of the tiles to prevent surface scratching.

Step 5.


Voila! My sparkle galactic coasters, perfect for entertaining!

Special thanks to Jessi for listening to my girl banter throughout the DIY process. She's the best.