When I was making my first set of paper decorated tile coasters, I knew I was going to make sets for the holidays. They are a quick way to add a little holiday decor to your home. White square tiles are only 16 cents a piece at my local Home Depot. Couple that with some decorative paper, felt for the bottoms and Mod Podge and you have another cheap craft to try.
I picked out a few different papers from my Halloween stash to use for a set of six coasters.
I cut them down to size using a ruler and a craft knife. I sized the paper so there would be a small edge of white tile exposed. If you want the paper to cover the entire tile, make sure to measure your tiles. They are always slightly different than the advertised size at the store.
Use a decent layer of Mod Podge to adhere the paper to the tile and let them dry. You want to use the edge of the ruler or your fingers to smooth out any air bubbles you may get.
Once the paper is securely adhered to the tile, apply two to four layers of Mod Podge on top of the paper and tile to set the top of the coasters. You need to let each layer dry completely between each layer.
Use some felt cut down to size for the bottom of the coasters. You can use craft glue or a glue gun to attach it. If you don’t have felt in sheets you can also use the little felt circles with adhesive they sell in the stores for furniture and accessories.
When it is all said and done, you have a cute set of decorated coasters all ready for Halloween. If you need more detailed instructions for this please feel free to check out my original tutorial here: paper decorated tile coasters.
Hope you enjoyed the first in my series of Halloween related crafts. Stick around for a new one every Friday until October 31st.
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I have this project pinned on my Pinterest board. Thanks so much for giving more detailed instructions and tips.
Yours turned out so cute. I’m going to make these this weekend!
I’ve got this project pinned too! I think I may just do fall ones since I have the paper for it already but I love your ghosts, adorable!
Very cute! loved the papers you chose. Great job:) I am a new follower!!
http://www.karismaheartsavannah.blogspot.com
I just pinned this as well! I’m DEFINITELY making some this season.
Love it!!!
I am a new follower and look forward to more Halloween crafts!!! Yay!!!
ladeedacreations.com
Cute coasters! I’m hosting a Halloween link party now through the end of November. Stop by anytime!
http://stirizsisters.blogspot.com/2011/09/halloween-imagination-station.html
Corie @ Design DNA
These are adorable and such a great idea to use up some of my scrapbook paper! Love it! I am a new follower
http://lilsprinklesofjoy.blogspot.com
I made some of these recently too. These look fab – I never thought of doing holiday themes – but now I will!
Lowri
http://papervinenz.blogspot.com/
Love your Halloween coasters! I made some a while back using maps and now I want some for the holiday! Thanks so much for sharing!
thanks for sharing this!!! i love them and think i will make some!! PINNED:)
I really love the papers you used!
I made some a couple of years ago with some old Coca Cola ads.
I should totally make some Halloween ones.
Thanks for sharing!
LOVE this idea! I’d love to feature this craft on my site, if that’s okay. It’s so cute, and I love that they can be made on a budget and to match our decor or event/holiday! Thanks for sharing it! Definitely have a new follower here 🙂
Melissa
http://mnarbaugh.blogspot.com
Hey sweetie!
Thank you so much for the great idea! I featured it as my fave from last week’s party! ♥
These are great too! Thank you so much for sharing the link.
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com
These are great! Thanks for sharing!
Adorable! I’ve been wanting to make coasters. You’ve inspired me to get on w/ it already!
Those are really cute, I saw a post on Pinterest but I never thought to do Halloween ones. Such a great idea