Having recently painted my ancient orange pine bedroom furniture a beautiful shade of off-white/cream, I have started using coasters to put my tea light holders on when I light my candles. The coasters I had were really ugly and did not go with the decor, so I decided to make some of my own.
I took 4 mdf coasters (made by the wonderful guys at Candy Box Crafts) and painted them on both sides with a few coats of white gesso (allowing each coat to dry before applying the next).
Then I took 4 rolls of Tim Holtz washi tape (that I hadn't actually opened, let alone used ... lol) and applied 5 strips to each coaster. I then applied another thin coat of gesso and allowed that to dry.
I used "White Fire" gilding wax by Treasure Gold around the edges and then sprayed a few light coats of Crafters Companion "Spray and Shine" high gloss varnish and allowed that to dry.
I then covered the reverse of the coaster in co-ordinating felt, and hey presto I have 4 beautiful handcrafted coasters that go perfectly in my bedroom.
I took 4 mdf coasters (made by the wonderful guys at Candy Box Crafts) and painted them on both sides with a few coats of white gesso (allowing each coat to dry before applying the next).
Then I took 4 rolls of Tim Holtz washi tape (that I hadn't actually opened, let alone used ... lol) and applied 5 strips to each coaster. I then applied another thin coat of gesso and allowed that to dry.
I used "White Fire" gilding wax by Treasure Gold around the edges and then sprayed a few light coats of Crafters Companion "Spray and Shine" high gloss varnish and allowed that to dry.
I then covered the reverse of the coaster in co-ordinating felt, and hey presto I have 4 beautiful handcrafted coasters that go perfectly in my bedroom.
What a fab Idea, going to get me some mats and do the same xx
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. I haven't really used washi tape, but I might try having seen this.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, these look fab xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant idea Deborah! I hadn't thought to use washi tape in this way and it certainly looks effective.
ReplyDeleteWow fab coasters. Love them x
ReplyDeletegorgeous and what a genius idea for using up washi tape :)
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