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    Home » Crafts

    Guest Post: DIY Cork Coasters

    Published Jul 28, 2014 by Allyson · 5 Comments
    This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

    Today we have a great craft tutorial from Krista of the Happy House! These are totally easy and cute to make, and I think they would make the perfect hostess gift!!

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    Hello readers of Domestic Superhero!

    I am Krista from The Happy Housie here today to share a cute little summer craft project that would make a pretty little hostess gift, or you could easily make them for your own home as well.

    These DIY Cork Coasters are quick and simple and ready for indoors or out!

    Easy DIY Cork Coasters by The Happy Housie for Domestic Superhero tied

    Thank you so much to Allyson for having me here today. As I said, I spend most of my bloggy time over at The Happy Housie . I called my blog this because I think of myself as a "housie"; someone whose hobby and passion is all kinds of house related stuff like decorating, crafting, organizing, making old things new again, and DIY projects... like these easy DIY Cork Coasters that I am here to share with you today.

    To make these you need:

    One piece of 12x12 cork

    Cutting mat and rotary cutter (could also use a ruler and exacto knife)

    small paper cutter and paper cutting mat (you could also use scissors, a pencil, and ruler to cut straight lines)

    Mod Podge

    Scrapbook Paper

    White Krylon Spray Paint

    Outdoor gloss sealer spray

    To craft these up...

    Start with a package of 12x12 cork tiles- I got mine at the local Dollarama and only used one out of two in the package:

    Easy DIY Cork Coasters by The Happy Housie for Domestic Superhero materials

    I used my rotary mat and cutter to cut one of the tiles into 4x4 squares

    Easy DIY Cork Coasters by The Happy Housie for Domestic Superhero cutting the cork

    I got nine squares from one cork tile.

    I then painted the cork tiles with some indoor/outdoor white spray paint.

    I used paint with primer built in because the cork was raw and I thought the primer paint would adhere best.

    Easy DIY Cork Coasters by The Happy Housie for Domestic Superhero spray paint white

    I then chose some pretty summer scrapbook paper from my hugely excessive pile of paper and cut it into 3.5 inch squares so as to leave a small white border around the edges:

    Easy DIY Cork Coasters by The Happy Housie for Domestic Superhero scrapbook paper

    I used Mod Podge to attach the paper squares to the cork tiles... and then added Mod Podge over top as well. I think I did three coats of Mod Podge on the top of the coasters.

    Easy DIY Cork Coasters by The Happy Housie for Domestic Superhero smooth mod podge

    I gently and carefully "massaged" out any bubbles and lines as the Mod Podge was applied:

    After allowing a good amount of dry time I sprayed the coasters with a few coats of Indoor/Outdoor gloss sealer.

    Easy DIY Cork Coasters by The Happy Housie for Domestic Superhero spray clear protector

    I let the sealer thoroughly dry and then wrapped these babies up!

    Easy DIY Cork Coasters by The Happy Housie for Domestic Superhero done

    Perfect for summer fun beverages...

    Easy DIY Cork Coasters by The Happy Housie for Domestic Superhero outside

    Thank you to Allyson for having me here today!

    I would love to invite you to come by and visit me at The Happy Housie anytime.

    Our door is always open... come on by for our Summer House Tour...

    The Happy Housie Home Tour for Primitive and Proper Entry Porch

    Some of my favourite projects include....

    Simple and Stunning DIY Envelope Pillows

    Simple Stunning DIY Envelope Pillow Tutorial 3 at The Happy Housie

    Turning Thrift Store Chairs into Outdoor Dining Seats

    Turn Thrift Store Dining Chairs into Outdoor Chairs at The Happy Housie main

    Thanks for reading! And remember my housie friends, HOME isn't built in a day. Enjoy the journey.

     
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    Comments

    1. the Painted Apron

      July 28, 2014 at 8:15 am

      What an adorable and clever idea!
      Jenna

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    2. diyfaerie

      July 28, 2014 at 10:45 am

      So cute! I love making coasters as gifts

      Reply
    3. Mari

      July 28, 2014 at 11:43 am

      Great share, very inexpensive and doable a must share and try thanks!!!

      Reply
    4. chris aka monkey

      July 28, 2014 at 1:23 pm

      thanks for having krista adorable craft, and allyson i explored your blog lots of great things on here xx

      Reply

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