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Chalkboard Coasters and Tutorial

November 9, 2010 by Courtney 31 Comments

IMG_7848 Many of you have already seen these little chalkboard coasters I made. Just wanted to give the full tutorial in case any of you are up for making them. Cheers!   IMG_7830 Super Simple Project. Here is what you will need: 1. Chalkboard spray paint 2. Four ceramic tiles . . . use black if you can find them so chips in the paint won’t show. {Home Depot} 3.  Cork Board {Target sells a set of four boards for $4.00 . . . I had one left over so it’s now a jewelry holder . . more on that later!} 4.  Glue gun and glue 5.  Chalk 6.  Ribbon to tie them up if you are giving them away as gifts. IMG_7707   1. Spray tiles with chalkboard paint. Wait 24 hours and then put chalk all over them. Wipe clean with a cloth. IMG_7833 2. Trace tiles and cut out cork board to put on the bottom of each coaster. IMG_7816IMG_7817    IMG_7819 3.  Attach cork with glue gun. IMG_7822                                  You are ready to go! They can serve as both coasters and name cards! IMG_7826                                                                                                            Or just as a place card IMG_7827IMG_7828IMG_7829IMG_7830                                                               They can also be used to label  your buffet. IMG_7831 IMG_7821 4. Tie them up and they are ready to give as gifts. You can add a monogram or cute message to the one on top! IMG_7835IMG_7837IMG_7850 Of course a chalkboard coaster might not be the most absorbent coaster you will ever use, but with a stemmed glass or with all their other uses they sure are fun. And I am all about a good conversation piece at parties. Linking it up: Monday      Just a Girl Tuesday:    My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia                      Today’s Creative Blog Wednesday  Blue Cricket Design                       Someday Crafts Thursday:   Somewhat Simple Friday          Remodelaholic

Filed Under: Do it yourself, entertaining, gift ideas, Uncategorized

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  1. Simply LKJ says

    November 9, 2010 at 11:37 am

    I love these Courtney! Thanks for posting the tutorial. I have tiles, chalkboard paint AND cork laying around…so will be making these for sure!

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  2. cleverlyinspired says

    November 9, 2010 at 12:22 pm

    Sharing on FB …Love this!

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  3. swell.life says

    November 9, 2010 at 12:33 pm

    these scream glitzy new year's eve party to me! really lovely idea. thanks for sharing!

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  4. michelle says

    November 9, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    Very cute!!!

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  5. Cara says

    November 9, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    that is the CUTEST idea EVER!!! Love love love!!
    New follower!
    <3 Cara
    PS. A Giveaway is going on @ Lilac and Grey…HINT HINT: "KEEP CALM"

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  6. Danielle Oakey Interiors says

    November 9, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    i might need to steal, fantastic!

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  7. Kelli says

    November 9, 2010 at 2:26 pm

    I just picked up my tile to make these… thanks for the great idea

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  8. Michelle @ Ten June says

    November 9, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    Loving this (still). Bookmarking and attempting to make for some holiday gifts. You rock.

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  9. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says

    November 9, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    You are so creative! I love it! This would make the most wonderful Christmas gift!
    XO
    Kristin
    Thanks for linking up!! 🙂

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  10. Cassie {Hi Sugarplum!} says

    November 9, 2010 at 3:49 pm

    Those are genius…and so super cute!!! I'm for sure going to be making those!! Just bookmarked your post in my 'Projects I Snagged from Other People to Make' folder. 😉

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  11. Caitlin at the Desert Domicile says

    November 9, 2010 at 5:20 pm

    So cute and creative! What a great idea for a Christmas gift!

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  12. Wendy says

    November 9, 2010 at 6:06 pm

    Love this idea! Another thing that would add to it would be a couple of pieces of chalk tucked under the bow! Cute Cute Cute ~ Definitely need to make some 🙂

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  13. Raine and Sage says

    November 10, 2010 at 1:42 am

    Thanks Courtney. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Clever, clever, me-likey! x

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  14. Holly says

    November 10, 2010 at 4:19 am

    These are too darn cute! What a great and simple…yet oh so chic and expensive looking gift idea!

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  15. Leanne says

    November 10, 2010 at 7:33 am

    Thanks for your nice comment about my Thanksgiving wreath. I love these chalkboard coasters. They would make a lovely gift. I'm having a fun giveaway along with my link party and would love you to stop by if you get a chance. Have a great day!

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  16. One Cheap B*tch says

    November 10, 2010 at 12:59 pm

    Coming over from Blue Cricket Design! I have used tiles before for other coasters but I had an a-ha moment when I saw your's! I don't know why I didn't think of chalkboard paint before! These are great!

    Jeanine

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  17. the cape on the corner says

    November 10, 2010 at 8:32 pm

    seriously genius! great tutorial-makes me think i can do this! stopping by from blue cricket design.

    http://www.thecapeonthecorner.blogspot.com

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  18. DANA says

    November 10, 2010 at 9:32 pm

    That is awesome! I would love for you to link up at my Strut Your Stuff Party!
    http://danajeanward.blogspot.com/2010/11/strut-your-stuff-party.html

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  19. Anestazia says

    November 12, 2010 at 2:53 pm

    Hey there! Just wanted to let you know that this project was being featured at Eccentric Delirium! It's not up yet, I have it scheduled to post in the morning, but I wanted to make sure I didn't forget to let you know! If you'd like a button, head on over for the code! 🙂

    http://yourworkistodiscoveryourworld.blogspot.com/

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  20. Jessica says

    November 13, 2010 at 8:58 pm

    LOVE THESE! New follower here! Im going to be making these for my sister who just got her own place in NYC for Christmas! Hope to see you will check my blog out sometime!

    spitupchronicles.blogspot.com

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  21. Melissa says

    November 14, 2010 at 6:58 pm

    Wow! I LOVE these and I love your beautiful blog…I'm digging in to your archives now. I guess, I'm just going to have to follow you. 🙂

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  22. Rachelle says

    November 15, 2010 at 10:06 pm

    Fantastic idea!!

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  23. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    November 17, 2010 at 12:50 am

    These are soooo super duper cute…thanks so much for sharing with all of us!

    Blessings,
    Linda

    Christmas is right around the corner…hop over to enter my gift card GIVEAWAY…WIN some Christmas cash!

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  24. Marie@PoutyPinkPrincess says

    November 22, 2010 at 12:39 am

    Love these!! I'm your newest follower!

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  25. Loni says

    November 22, 2010 at 1:25 am

    a grrrrrrl after my own heart–weak knees re packaging! i luv packaging! and presentation! huzzah 4 u! darling coasters.

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  26. jenphen says

    November 22, 2010 at 2:07 am

    these are really cute!!

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  27. Natalie {Where North Met South} says

    January 17, 2011 at 12:19 am

    I found you on A Little Lovely and I'm hooked! I gave these as gifts this Christmas and they were a big hit! I blogged about it and made sure to give you a shout out! Thanks!!!

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  28. Inspire Me Heather says

    February 22, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    I love these! I linked them up to my chalkboard paint project post too!

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  29. thehappyhomester says

    August 24, 2011 at 1:27 am

    I think these are really pretty. Saw you featured on crafty cpa's blog and had to link you up myself! So much nicer than a sharpie and a solo cup, if you ask me!

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  30. Meghan Harding says

    January 7, 2014 at 3:57 am

    Love these definitely on our list of crafts to make. Check out our DIY coasters tutorial at http://somethingsplendidblog.com/?p=431

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  31. em says

    January 7, 2014 at 4:00 am

    Love these! Definitely going to put them on the to do list. Check out our tile coaster tutorial at http://somethingsplendidblog.com/?p=431

    Reply

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