Remember the chalkboard coasters from my Pay It Forward and Giveaway posts?
Well, I'm going to show you how to make your own!
Here's what you'll need:
- ceramic tiles
- chalkboard spray paint
- black felt
- scissors
- hot glue gun and glue
- chalk
STEP ONE: Lay your tiles out and spray with chalkboard spray paint. I did 3 light coats, making sure they were dry between coats.
STEP TWO: Cut out felt squares the same size as your tiles.
STEP THREE: Using your hot glue gun, add some hot glue to the center of the tile and attach the piece of felt. Then run a bead of hot glue along the edge (working with one edge at a time to keep glue from cooling too soon) and press edge of felt into place.
STEP FOUR: Use chalk to draw or write anything you can think of onto your new coasters and enjoy!
Easy peasy, super affordable, and perfect for housewarming or hostess gifts!!!
Cost Breakdown:
4x4 tiles - $0.38 each
chalkboard spraypaint - less than $5
leftover felt - FREE
leftover chalk - FREE
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Fabulous. I hope someone I know moves soon!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute and affordable also. Thanks for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic! Love 'em...
ReplyDeleteI love those. So many cute possibilities of things to write on them.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute and resourceful! Would make a great gift too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea!!! I love it!
ReplyDeleteVery Cute--I LOVE the ones we made too.
ReplyDeleteCheri
www.itssoverycheri.com
What a great project. I have to try this one. Thanks so much for linking up to my Swing into Spring party. Don't forget to stop back and grab a button and either add it to the end of your post or your sidebar. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteoh I love these!! Im gonna have to save this idea for teacher gifts!!!
ReplyDeleteTana
These are so awesome.. Such a great Idea!! Thanks for finding me so I could find you back.. Following!:) Hugs, Anne
ReplyDeleteThis idea is really cute! I heart chalkboard and hadn't thought about spraying coasters...>I'm adding it to my to do list for sure.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea with tons of possibilites. You can personalize them for guests, kids can decorate them. Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and fun - great idea! : )
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! You could use them at a party and people could write their names on them so they don't forget which drink is theirs.
ReplyDeletegreat idea...I just happen to have a stack of tile and some leftover chalkboard paint - thanks for the inspiration!
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Oh, yay! Putting this in Evernote! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteShelley- These really would make great gifts! I've made them before using fabric, but the chalk paint idea is even easier! Thanks for the tip. Am visiting from the Picket Fence.
ReplyDelete~ Sue
I love these!! And your numbers are drawn perfectly! Thanks so much for commenting on my wood coasters because now I get to come check you out!! Definitely a new follower! Hope you get to visit again soon!
ReplyDeleteThese are simply adorable... just the most fun idea and my kids would have a blast leaving little scribbles & notes :) Creative cookie you are!
ReplyDeleteShelley! Yea! Thank you so much for sharing this. I LOVE the coasters I won from you and would love to make some to share. Brilliant!
ReplyDelete~B
What a great house warming gift. Thanks for sharing the tutorial. (visiting from Remodelaholic). I think we have a lot in commen as I too am a stay at home mom with a love for decorating. Check out www.timberandlace.blogspot.com.
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Marci
STOP IT ALREADY!! These are SO great and such a clever idea!! How fun will it be for guests to write whatever they want (family-friendly of course!) on their own coaster!! Adding this to my growing list of reasons to buy chalkboard paint!
ReplyDeleteHi Shelley! Those are so cute and something that even I can do! LOL! We always love having you join us for Inspiration Friday and hope you have a wonderful weekend~
ReplyDeleteVanessa
I luuuurve these! What a super idea! I'm going to be trying this for sure. I have regular, brush on chalk paint. I wonder if that will work?
ReplyDeleteI have seen lots of chelk projects but this has to be one of my favorites! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI love this! Awesome idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a brilliant project and something I would love to make...I cant wait! Thanks, darling and have a fantastic Easter weekend
ReplyDeleteMuah
Oh, I love this! With teacher presents approaching, you have given me a creative and fun idea! Thank you! I can see writing fun little posts on the coasters for holidays, birthdays, baby showers, etc. LOVE!
ReplyDeleteI shared this wonderful post on my Friday Favorites over at Calico and Cupcakes today. I have a featured button if you want it. Have a beautiful weekend!
This is such a great idea. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteNow this is the most creative and fun project I have seen all week~ well done!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to you and yours!
Shelley I am so sorry I missed your giveaway! I came over from dear Laura's! I am from Kansas too!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
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ReplyDeleteThese are darling~ what a great idea- thanks for sharing at FNF! :)
ReplyDeleteShelley, I love love love those!!! How cute are they! And I love how you wrapped them in twine with the chalk! Super cute!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute! What a great idea for a gift.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
oh my!! oh my!! these are gorgeous.. I love the idea!! I'm your new follower... Hoping you'll drop by at http://coloursdekor.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteCute ideas you have. I came over to visit after reading about your wonderful slipcover. I too have the slipcover bug and I can't wait to make more.
ReplyDeleteI will be featuring this project at my party that opens tonight at 8pm EST. Please drop by and pick up your "I've been featured" button. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLove your "font" for the numbers. This is simple and affordable...LOVE!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to Creative Juice. Hope to see you back again this week!
So, I guess it is true that you can turn anything and everything into a chalkboard huh? Love love love this idea!!!
ReplyDeleteShelley, thank you so much again for stopping by and linking up to {nifty thrifty sunday}!
ReplyDeleteI hope to see you again tomorrow!
xoxo,
Vanessa
So cute! I love chalkboard anything...I recently painted the top of my coffee table with chalkboard paint. I also made these cute chalkboard placemats: http://hipsterhostess.blogspot.com/2011/01/diy-chalkboard-placemats.html
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute! Thanks for sharing them. I found you on the Creative Bloggers Party
ReplyDeleteYay! You came! Really appreciate you sharing this great post with us at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop.
ReplyDeleteWe're loving these so much that we had to put up a link on our site. We're thoroughly enjoying your blog, and look forward to visiting again soon!
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Allison
i love this idea! i just hopped over from hyphen interiors because i want to make these for my son's teacher's end of the year gift. thanks so much for the idea and tutorial!
ReplyDeleteoff to explre the rest of your blog! :)
How cute and fun! I am pinning this! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI pinned this and featured it on my blog! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to let you know I included this in my 2011 Ultimate DIY Gift Guide (101 Tutorials/Recipes) :) http://danimariedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/10/2011-ultimate-diy-gift-guide.html
ReplyDeleteThese are so awesome! They would be great for a christmas gift! :)
ReplyDeleteLove these!!:):) Teacher, friends, and family gifts!! Thank you!!:):)
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea!
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ReplyDeleteMy apology for not knowing this, but how do you keep the writing from not running should your glasses sweat? Thanks!
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