How to Make Holiday Drink Coasters Out of Ceramic Tiles

Instead of tossing out those old holiday cards, recycle them into drink coasters. Use these drink coasters as an addition to your holiday party or for everyday use. Making drink coasters is a fun family project. They also make a beautiful gift idea with a personal touch.

Instructions

1. Use a 4-inch-by-4-inch ceramic tile. The tile can be a leftover from a home project or buy the least expensive available at your home improvement store. The type that do not have a straight even edge look the nicest. Either buy them like this or use tile nippers to make a jagged, but not sharp edge.

2. Place your tile on felt. Trace the shape of your tile onto the felt. Cut the felt to fit the pattern you drew. On the back -- rough side -- of the tile glue the felt on and allow it to dry completely.

3. Place the tile on top of a holiday card or picture Trace the shape of the tile. Cut out the pattern and glue it to the top -- shiny side -- of your tile. Cut inside the line of your pattern so the picture is slightly smaller than your tile. Allow it to dry.

4. Paint a decoupage medium over the picture. Use a sponge brush for the best results. Allow to dry in between coats.

Tips & Warnings

• Make different coaster for each holiday or special occasion such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukah, Christmas, Valentines Day and Easter.