If your one of my many friends or family members that may be reading this you may want to stop right here, turn around, close your eyes. If you don't want to spoil your very special handmade gift....STOP Right Now!!
Coasters Anyone??
These are super easy and inexpensive to make. Who wouldn't love a set of these.....I hope everybody, cause that's who is getting them from me this year!
Okay I'll give you the dish on how to make these beauty's!
1. Go to Home Depot.....Buy these lovely 4x4 tumbled marble tiles.
2. While at Home Depot pick up a roll of Con-Tact Cork liner with adhesive (in the wallpaper isle near the drawer liners).
3. You will also need a paint pen, a set of stencils, and a clear coat sealer/protectant.
4. Center your stencil on the tile, with your paint pen trace the letter onto the tile. *Be careful not to touch the paint pen too close to the stencil this will cause the paint to bleed under the stencil which will create a BIG mess--trust me* Stay about an 1/8 of an inch from the stencil. Carefully remove your stencil, go back and touch up any spots free hand.
5. Allow your letters to dry.
6. Measure and cut the cork liner to fit on the bottom of the tiles. Apply the cork to the tiles--apply pressure so the adhesive on the cork adheres to the tile.
7. Spray the tile with 1-2 coats of clear sealer.
8. Tie with a bow~Give to all you know!!
Love them!!!
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