Somehow we’re always short on coasters. I’m not to sure how this happens since I remember us having around 10 at one time. I decided to solve this problem by making some simple, festive painted cork coasters. I first painted the cork solid red. Then I cut a heart out of paper to use as a template and used a pencil to trace the heart shape on the coasters. I mixed fine gold glitter and matte mod podge in a bowl and painted this onto the cork. After it dried I painted a second coat. This is a great way to add glitter to things without it getting everywhere and sticking to everything.
It’s such a simple project that would be great to do with kids and the design possibilities are endless. I’m thinking I may need to paint a set for each holiday!
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Monica Justesen Photography said,
January 28, 2013 @ 9:51 am
Wow, I was just lamenting about my need for coasters. And these are beyond adorable! I need to do this!
Sarah said,
January 28, 2013 @ 3:03 pm
Thanks so much! Isn’t it weird how they always seem to disappear?
Ruth Walther said,
January 28, 2013 @ 9:58 pm
Wonderful idea. Valentines is just around the corner and this is a perfect gift.
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