Welcome, Welcome, Welcome...

For our FIRST PROJECT we decided to make Coasters...

We had seen THESE COASTERS on Pinterest {of course} - and decided to fashion ours after them!

{Recap on the Supply List:}

Plain Ceramic Tiles - Home Depot .29cents/tile {we're in Canada}

Scrapbooking Paper {or any other decorative paper}

Stamps & Inks {we decided to add some stamping}

ModPodge

Clear {spray} Sealer

Foam Brush

Furniture/Floor Protectors {from any dollarstore}

LET'S GET RIGHT TO IT!

Once you've got all your supplies together - decide what paper you would like on the top of your coasters and cut it to size!

Then, if you choose, add a stamp and/or run the ink pad along the edges...anything goes! ...then let dry.

Using your foam brush apply a thin layer of modpodge to the top of your tile and place the paper on top - smoothing it down until dry.

Next apply your first TOP COAT of modpodge {on the top of the scrapbooking paper} - and let this dry completely - RE-APPLY TWO MORE TIMES, letting it dry completely between each coat!

**SIDE NOTE**

Now, Mom noticed that hers were bubbling up... 

but, after the last step - they somehow seemed to smooth themselves out.  We decided that it was THE PAPER - and that it is best to use either really thin or really thick paper... nothing in between. However, like I said it did turn out in the end...

Okay, continuing on... Once your tiles are completely dry - SPRAY THEM {outside} with a CLEAR SEALER {we used Pottery Sealer - about $10 at Michael's}

We ended up giving them about 3 coats!

{Here they are - drying in the sun}

 

For the final step - Apply Furniture protectors to the bottom {you could use cork or felt - cut to size and adhered to the bottom}

And here are some pics of the finished product!

Here are mine {Jazz's}

**NOTE** I used a Sharpie Ultra Fine for the outlining, AFTER they were sprayed with the sealer.

This one {below} is a bit more time consuming, but was fun!

{Nancy's}

{here is the one that had bubbled!} 

{Bellie's}

{Season's}

They'd make a GREAT GIFT... just add a tag...

 ...and done!

APRIL'S PROJECT IS... SPOON/SILVERWARE BRACELETS!

 {Supplies Needed:}

2 pieces of OLD SILVERWARE {plated is more pliable}

Pliers

Piece of thick cloth {like corduroy}

Jump Rings

Clasp

Charm

Drill & SMALL Metal bit

Until next time!

The Girls