Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Crafty Trivets with my #2

      I finally made some pretty coasters using Home Depot tile. I had seen them done here and before my son went back to college, we decided to do this project together. That makes them pretty special!! Instead of paper napkins, I got some $.59 craft paper.


             We went to Home Depot and picked up some $.34 plain white square tile about 3 1/2".
Then cut the paper to a little smaller than the tile,
brush with mod podge (sponge brush is great),
apply paper,
let set a bit,
mod podge again,
let dry completely
and spray with acrylic sealer-
I had some-soooo old-still works great. Read the above link for expert directions at Beneath My Heart-a beautiful blog. 

Then to Michael's for thin adhesive cork backing. I had my 40% off coupon in my hot little hand, so I got a good deal. I paid less than $5 and have plenty left!

-super thin adhesive cork does the trick!!
             
Then when the sealer is completely dry press on the self stick cork (Contact brand)
and stack or weigh them down for a little while...It works great!!!
Tie them up as a gift or to diplay them or start to use them!







What I did a little different was that I picked up some 6 x 6 inch ceramic floor tile and made trivets to use on the table. I like that they match my 12 x 12 inch floor tiles that I have in the kitchen and are silmilar to my backsplash. For these, I did use the paper napkins with a botanical print (Home Goods-<3)  and peeled them to the thinnest. I am so happy with the trivets-"hot plates"? because I use them everyday! I do, however, like how the craft paper looks  better than the napkin and I will do more -there is such a gorgous selection and 2 sheets do 4-unless you can squeeze 4 of them out of 1!

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5 comments:

  1. A superb idea! I've often seen those tiles at HD but didn't think outside the box. Bandwidth needs coasters, and so does my husband.
    Your son is adorable.

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  2. These are so pretty, Nancy!! I love both patterns. When I recently bought new tables for the living room, I hunted for coasters. They weren't easy to find and the ones I did find were not my style. I'd love to give this project a try. How nice that your sons wanted to do the project with you. He is so handsome, too!!

    xoxo
    Janie

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  3. Great idea! They turned out so nice.

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  4. Hiyah.. Love the finished product.. keep going.. and we have to think of another project for next time im home. i say we build a dog house!?!!

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  5. Love this idea. I now have next year's Christmas lined up! Thanks.

    Sandy

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