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ALLISON’S ATTIC
Tile coasters…a great last minute gift
by Allison Banta
Confession: I’m a
procrastinator. Big
time. I’ve repeatedly
decided that
I’m going to
change; be more
Allison Banta
prepared, finish
ahead of deadlines, not do
everything last minute…
But then I just tell myself I’ll
do it later. Which inevitably
leaves me scrambling – especially
for last minute gifts.
These tile coasters are great
as a hostess gift, for a housewarming
party, thank- you, or
just because!
Supplies: Four square white
4x4 tiles, Four pieces of scrapbook
paper in coordinating colors
(cut slightly smaller than
your tiles), 4 squares of felt –
also slightly smaller than your
tiles, Mod podge, Sponge
brush, Glue (E- 600 or another
strong adhesive), and a clear
acrylic spray sealer.
Start by brushing a thin coat
of mod podge on your tile and
another on the back of your
scrapbook paper. Place scrapbook
paper in the center of
the tile, smooth out any air
bubbles, and allow to dry.
Brush another coat of mod
podge on top of the paper.
Allow to dry for about 5 minutes.
Repeat 2- 3 more times.
Once the last coat of mod
podge is dry, spray tiles with
clear acrylic sealer. Allow the
sealer to dry. Glue felt squares
to the bottom middle of the
tiles. Tie together with twine or
ribbon and you have a cute
handmade gift! Oh, and if
you’re anything like me, you
might want to make an extra
set or two – just in case.
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