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Hi there dearies! Here's a super easy tutorial I put together for a lovely tile coaster. Trust me, you'll see this and head to your nearest home improvement store ASAP. When combined with silver ladle, maybe some gourmet cocoa, a couple lovely hot pads, these make great gifts!
1. ceramic, porcelain, stone or other square tile
2. felt pads (typically used for chair or table legs)
3. glue sticks & glue gun
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Note: I bought my pretty tile at Home Depot. It measures 5.75"x5.75" and is typically used as backsplash or bathroom detail. I also bought round felt pads there, but later found similar at the Dollar Tree for a buck. Also, I used low temp glue and it worked great.
Turn your tile over and make sure to wipe it with a clean, dry rag to remove dust. Add a bit of hot glue to an underside corner of the tile, then add a dollup to the back of the felt pad.
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Note: Most felt pads have a backing that you can peel off to reveal a sticky surface. I began by peeling off the back of one felt pad and gluing, but I found that the pads I had a very tough surface and I actually didn't even need to pull off the backing on the other three pads. So easy!
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Glue the pads to each corner of your tile. Allow a few minutes for the glue to set, then turn over. You're done!
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The pads will allow a small space between your tile and table or stove, protecting anything from scratching. I love using mine on my oven to place utensils whlie cooking. It's also a nice surface to place a ladle or serving spoon during dinner, etc. Bonus points if you get tile that is heat safe - you can use these to directly place your hot pots and serving dishes.
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How about you? Any other ideas for these cute little coasters? Have you found any fun items at a home improvement store that you've repurposed?
Happy Crafting!
P.S. That's a large serving spoon in the last photo. See? Perfect!
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