Napkin Coasters

I am sure most of you have seen the tile coaster idea all over the internet, but I thought I would share it anyway. Last year after Christmas I grabbed up a few packs of napkins that were on super clearance at Joann Fabrics...and this year I got to add these coasters to my Christmas decor (and list of gift ideas too!)

I love this project because it's super simple, and incredibly inexpensive.

Supplies:

Tile; from any home improvement store, each tile is less than .25 cents..and if you are super thrifty you can     hit up a RESTORE (if you have one nearby)  My neighbor found a bunch of tiles for even less!

Napkins
Mod Podge
Brush
Protective Pads

Remember when I mentioned how ultra cheap these are to make? Here's why, each napkin makes a set of four coasters! YAY!

When you unfold the napkin you get this:

Since you only need one Santa per tile, just cut them all apart...

Put a thin layer of Mod Podge on top of the tile, and add one of the Santas. When  you put the Santa on the tile, it will crinkle and wrinkle a little bit...but it adds to the charm of your final product. I haven't found a way to get it not to wrinkle up, since the napkin is so thin....so if that's not your style you could try scrapbook paper.

Seal each coaster with a few coats of Mod Podge.

 More wrinkles...

Let the Mod Podge dry and add the protective pads to the back. The ones I used are self adhesive, you can find them at Hobby Lobby (in the framing section) for .99/pack.






 
I like to add a few layers of a spray sealer, because I never feel like Mod Podge dries completely...but I know many people who don't feel the same way, so it's up to you! If you choose to add this step just follow the directions on the can...

 

Have fun making your own holiday coasters!  

The Advent-ture Calendar

I came across THIS advent calendar a year ago and I totally fell in love with it! I have been sooo excited to try it! I didn't get it done in time for last year, but this year I am so on the ball!!


I am seriously low on Christmas Decorations, so I decided to string mine up using ribbon and mini clothes pins....its perfect for the big empty wall in the kitchen!

I followed Blue Crickets tutorial HERE....it's awesome and I couldn't be happier that she offered it! Definitely take the time to ink (distress) the edges...she was so right when she said it's all about the details. This was my first experience with distress ink, and I am sure I went a little over board on some, but it so doesn't matter! It's suppose to be all over the place! Even when you think it's too much just keep going! It will all turn out great!!!

I didn't trace my numbers on. I just printed them off and used my 2" paper punch! I used a digital paper pack from THIS Etsy store. I am totally in love with the paper pack. The designs are wonderful and it comes with the coordinating solid colors!! YAY! There was everything I needed, no running to the store to get coordinating paper! Plus, the digital form made it SO much easier to just print the numbers/events off!!

Blue Cricket has a list of ideas of things to do each day, I used hers, mine and some from HERE. I can't wait until December first to start our daily Advent-tures! 

 

Hi Blog World

Hi all!

I'm Stevi, a Happily Married Mommy of two adorable little ones! I am totally completely obsessed with all things crafty...and I am still tuning my crafting skills...so I hope you'll come join my on my crafting journey..I promise to show you the good, bad and the ugly, share any tips, tricks and techniques with you and let you in to my little world!