Hi there, everybody! I recently made the cutest, fun little drink coasters ever! You are only limited by your imagination when making these!
Here is what you will need:
Materials
- Terra Cotta Saucers
- Scrapbook Paper
- Acrylic Paint
- Mod Podge
- Spray Sealer
Tools
- Plastic Tablecloth
- Newspaper
- 2 Foam Brushes
First you will want to spread out your plastic tablecloth. I kinda missed this step and had quite a bit of cleanup on my dining room table. Oops!
Next, spread out your newspaper on top of the plastic tablecloth.
Using your first foam brush, paint your terra cotta saucers with your acrylic paint. I used a gloss white, but you can use any color and any finish you wish. I want to make some for gifts using bright pink and turquoise in a matte finish. Paint as many coats as it takes to cover the saucer completely letting each coat dry thoroughly before applying the next coat. These took 4 coats total.
I chose spring/summer inspired prints, but you could really go wild and use animal prints, holiday inspired, plaids, etc.
Next, I cut out circles the diameter of the inside center of the clay saucers. I found a drinking glass the exact measurement I needed…score!
Make sure that you draw your circle on the back side of the paper. That way the markings won’t show when you glue it to your saucer. Cut out your circle keeping as true to your markings as you can.
After your last coat of paint is dry, apply a generous layer of Mod Podge to the inside of the saucer using your second foam brush.
Place your desired paper circle face up on top of the Mod Podge.
Apply another coat of Mod Podge on top of the paper circle making sure to coat the whole area. Make sure to coat the edges of the paper as well. This will seal the paper so the sweat from your cold drink glass won’t get into the paper and ruin your coaster. Sad day!
Once all of your coasters are all dry, spray the entire thing inside and outside with a sealer. I used Rust-Oleum American Accents 2X Ultra Cover in a clear matte finish.
Oh my goodness! Aren’t these cute?! They are even cuter in person! You can use these little guys inside or out on the porch.
And of course, they go with my favorite beverage!
I hope you decide to make some of these for yourself or as a gift for someone else. Please send me pictures if you do! Happy crafting!
— Danielle
