How to Make Corkboard Coasters

Nobody likes the unattractive water rings created on tabletops by beverage glasses and mugs. However, it's really not difficult to protect the surfaces of your furniture. Most people are familiar with how helpful simple coasters are with this nuisance. Make your own decorative coasters with this quick, easy and inexpensive project.

Things You'll Need

• Coaster pattern of your own design Sheet of thin corkboard Pieces of colored felt Pen Ruler Small hole punch White fabric glue Scissors

Instructions

1. Create a simple pattern for your coasters. Draw it out on plain scratch paper or on a postcard you received and plan to discard. Use the bottom of a large glass or mug for circular patterns. Rectangles, squares and diamond shapes are easily created by using a ruler. Or choose a simple outline picture from a child's coloring book. Cut your paper pattern out with scissors.

2. Trace your pattern with a pen onto the corkboard and the pieces of felt that you wish to use.

3. Use the scissors to cut the traced shapes out of the corkboard and the felt.

4. Use the hole punch to clip decorative designs into the felt shapes.

5. Drop numerous dots of fabric glue onto a corkboard shape, paying special attention to the edges. Place a matching felt shape on top of the glue. Press the two surfaces together gently. Allow the glue to air dry thoroughly according to the manufacturer's instructions.

6. Use the scissors to trim up any uneven edges of felt or corkboard from your new coasters.