DIY Cork Coasters

I decided to make my mom a Condo-Warming gift for her new condo in Colorado. What better gift than one that has our family and the beautiful Colorado scenery.

For this project you need:

• 4x4 Cork Coasters (Package of 6 for $2.77 at Hobby Lobby)
• Poster Board
• Craft Glue
• Modge Podge
• Photos
• Foam Brush

And now how to:

Trace the coaster outline onto the poster board and cut out one for each coaster. Match up edges and trim to make sure there is no overlap. 

Using the craft glue, glue a piece of poster board to each of the coasters on one side. and place under heavy books to make sure it dries flat. Best use of my OT Books thus far....

After about 10 minutes, remove the books and let the glue finish drying. While the glue is drying, trace and cut out the photos. 

Glue the photos on top of the poster board using modge podge and again, place under heavy books for about 10 minutes. 

Once the photos are secure, paint a vertical layer of modge podge across the photos. Don't worry, it will look like you ruined the pictures....

Once that layer is dry, paint another layer of modge podge in the opposite direction of the first layer. So it would be horizontal, going up and down. You can add another layer of modge podge depending on how thick your layers are. 

After 24 hours, you can seal the coaster with a clear spray paint. It makes them shiny! 

It's a great idea for an inexpensive, personalized gift for anyone!! 

-Tina