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Today is the first official day of summer for my kids. I've kept them pretty busy so far, but I know it's only a matter of time before they all start to cry: "I'm bored!" This next craft we've got for you is perfect for all ages and will definitely help keep boredom at bay. Introducing washi tape coasters!
I love crafts that span all ages and abilities. The coaster in the top left was created by my 5-year-old son, the bottom left was created by my teen and the two on the right I designed myself.
What you'll need to make your own:
-A piece of paper
-A ceramic tile
-Mod Podge
-A foam brush
-scissors or an Xacto knife
-Felt Bumpers
-Hearts & Crafts Washi Tape
The ingredients should be pretty cheap and easy to find. I got my tiles at Lowes for .16 cents a piece. The felt bumpers were about $3 for a pack of 48. Everything else I already had at home. (If you need to get your hands on a package of our Hearts & Crafts Premium Washi Tape, just click here.)
STEP ONE: Pick the colors and pattern you want to use on your tile.
STEP TWO: Cut a piece of paper just smaller than the size of your tile. I like to leave about 1/4" white space around my designs, but it's really a matter of personal preference.
STEP THREE: Begin applying your tape to the piece of paper. I like to leave a little excess on each side so that I can get a nice clean cut at the end after I've applied all of my tape. Be sure to press down across the entire piece of tape to ensure a good grip to the paper.
STEP FOUR: Gently peel one corner of the tape up and pick up your finished design. Now cut around all of your edges, either with scissors or an Xacto knife. This picture is my daughter working on her design -- I actually prefer to flip my design over when I'm cutting so that I can see how close I am to the piece of paper.
STEP FIVE: Paint the back of your paper with Mod Podge, flip it over and center your design on your tile. Be sure to cover all corners with Mod Podge and then apply a little pressure as the glue starts to dry so that your corners don't pop up later. Let sit for about five minutes or until Mod Podge has dried.
STEP SIX: Paint over the top of your design. It's better to do a couple thin layers than a single thick one, because you want the Mod Podge to dry clear. I was worried the Mod Podge was going to block out the sparkle of my glitter, but when it dried, it was just as sparkly as when I started.
STEP SEVEN: Apply felt bumpers to the bottom corners of your tile. This will ensure your coasters won't scrape up or damage any wood furniture.
That's it. You're done! Now all you need is a tall glass of cool lemonade to relax on this nice summer day. You've got a perfect place to set that cup when you're in between sips.
If you want to get really fancy, you can cover paper with washi tape and then cut out shapes, like I did with the flower arrangement below. You can freehand it or use paper punches to keep things simple. I wasn't sure how easy it was going to be to Mod Podge over the more complicated design, but I had no trouble at all.
Happy crafting!
Be sure to check out the other posts in our H&C Summer Crafting Series and look for more coming soon!