Pinterest Inspired....

So, the newest wave to sweep the nation (well, at least my little corner of the state) seems to be Pinterest, a virtual pinboard for all of your cool web-finds.  I joined after Christmas and got inspired by all the cool stuff and ideas.  So far, thanks to Pinterest, I have taught myself to knit and today I completed my first project. If you know me very well, you know I am not a crafty girl.  Crafts are always a challenge for me, especially coming up with ideas.  That is why Pinterest  is so useful for me.   My first project is a DIY project:  Make your Own Coasters.


What you need:
-ceramic tiles like you would find at Lowes/Home Depot (about .20 a tile)
-modge podge
-scrapbook paper
-water based polyurethane


Next, choose your  favorite scrapbook paper and cut squares to fit on your tile.  You may want to leave enough room for an 1/8" border.  This will help with sizing. Use a scrapbooking paper cutter for easiest and most consistent cutting.  Obviously, you should cut all your squares ahead of time because there will be no time once you start gluing.


Then, wipe all of your tiles down.  If there is gunk on them, wipe with alcohol.  With a cheap chip brush or foam brush, brush modge podge on the tile completely covering the whole tile.  Be sure not to have any glops.  Place the tile on the tile, smoothing it down on all edges and in the middle.  Be careful to work quickly because modge podge dries quickly.  Afterwards, put 2-3 coats on the top of the tiles.  Make sure brush strokes are in the same direction each coat and be sure to use even coats.

After the modge podge has thoroughly dried.  Coat with water based polyurethane.  After an appropriate drying time, you can add bases so they don't scratch up tables.  You can either cut felt or buy those stick on felt feet or rubber bumpers.   Then you're done.  They make great gifts and I plan to make a little store to give away throughout the year and at the holidays!!  

 Before top coat of modge podge:

 Completion!!