I recently went to the store to buy myself a new set of coasters... However when I looked at the price on what I thought to be a cheap set, I quickly changed my mind. What is the point of buying an overpriced unoriginal set, when you could just make your own fabulous ones? So I did.
I decided to make a cute set I found on
Jo-ann's website, but of course, I modified the project and did it my way. The final product turned out the same, I just forgot to buy some materials (like always) and was forced to go about creating my coasters a different way. Here's how I made mine...
Materials:
Mod Podge Sheer Colors - Green, Purple
Scotch Multi-Purpose Adhesive
FolkArt Multi-Surfact Paint - Licorice
Martha Stewart Multi-Surface Paint - Satin
FolkArt Peel & Stick Stencil
Woodline Works 4 x 4 round plaque quantity 4
Barnwood scrapbook paper
Flat brush 1/2"
Spongit Stick
X-Acto Knife
Ruler
Step 1:
Paint rim and bottom of coasters Satin. Let dry for several hours.
Step 2:
Place peel & stick stencils on top of coasters in whichever arrangement you like. I chose 4 different words that had different letters in them, because I was only able to use these stencils one time.
Step 3:
Use Spongit Stick to apply Licorice to stencils. I learned the hard way to only do one light layer, don't cake on the paint because it takes forever to dry. I would suggest letting it dry overnight.
Step 4:
After the paint is completely dry slowly peel off the stencils.
Step 5:
Apply Sheer Colors with a flat brush to surface of coasters. The more coats that you apply, the darker the color becomes.
Step 6:
Cut 2/5" strips of Barnwood scrapbook paper that will fit around the edge of the coasters.
Step 7:
Apply adhesive to paper strips and wrap around the edge of the coasters.
Step 8:
Set your cup on top of your favorite finished coaster and marvel at all of its glory. :)
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