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Chalkboard Coasters and Tutorial

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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

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  12. Wendy says

    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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  15. Leanne says

    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

    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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  20. Jessica says

    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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