DIY Coasters!

The objective of the crafts I share with you is to show two things: 

1. That pretty things don't have to be expensive, and 

2. You don't have to consider yourself "crafty" to do them!

If you don't think you are a crafty person, fear not!  I have a craft for you!

That's, right coasters. No longer must your coasters be lame and cardboard!
Let's get started,
You will need:

- Felt
- Scrapbook paper
- 4x4 White Tile
- Paintbrush
- Hot glue and hot glue gun
- 50/50 glue water mix (or Modpodge)
-Spray enamel (I prefer Rust-Oleum)

1. Cut out your pieces.  Place the tile on top of the felt, trace and cut out, set aside.

2. Place your tile on top of your paper and cut your paper slightly smaller (about 1/8th inch) than the tile, set aside.

3. Hot glue the felt to the bottom of the tile.  Be generous especially around the edges so it doesn't come off!

4. Using your 50/50 glue-water mix (or Modpodge), brush on a sparingly thin layer of glue-mix to the top of the tile, place your paper on top of the glue and adjust to fit. Then put another sparingly thin layer of glue-mix to the entire top.

Let dry (about 5 minutes).

5. Take your tile OUTSIDE and spray a coat of enamel on.  Apply multiple coats if you feel it's necessary, I put on two coats and it gave my coasters a nice glossy and WATERPROOF finish! 

Here are a bunch of coasters I had my MOPS group do on a craft day! Such creative ladies!

The options are endless for this craft!
You could use paper-printed photos, napkins and even fabric!
They could easily be made into personalized gifts for family and friends or simply something fun for yourself to spice up your beverage time!

Enjoy, and Happy Crafting!