Keeping Busy

Ever go looking for coasters at the store.....they can be expensive, or not fit in with your decor, or if you live somewhere remote or small (like me) where stores don't carry them. Here is a quick and easy way to make your own personalized coasters.

You will need:

• One 12" x 12" square of cork material.


• One sheet of 100% wool felt (craft felt will work as well, just may not hold up as well).


• e-6000 adhesive.


• Dimensional fabric paint.


• Tools to cut and measure.


• Your imagination!!

Directions:

Start by cutting your 12" x 12" Cork into nine 4" squares, and cut the felt into 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" squares (one sheet will make 6 squares).

Using the E-6000 adhesive, glue your felt to the cork. For best results spread the glue in an even layer. It is also easier to apply the glue to the cork instead of the felt. One more thing...you can use lots of adhesive. I chose the E-6000 because it is water proof and very strong.

You now have the base for your coasters. At this point it is up to you to be as creative as you feel like.

Using Dimensional Fabric Paint, I decided to go simple with three dots in each corner. Feel free to go crazy, just remember you want your glass to sit on an even surface.

A Look Back

Happy New Year.....it's Twenty-Ten, shouldn't we be riding in hover cars by now? I love watching old movies and giggling about how we envisioned the way the future would be.

2009 was a good year!

1. Bought my first home.


2. My husband and I celebrated our one year marriage anniversary.


3. Met my adorable niece in September, she turned one this October.


4. Did two craft shows...they weren't the greatest, but I did them.


5. Tried Woodburning and Reverse Print making for the first time. Love Woodburning, not so much into print making but fun regardless.


6. Started learning bookkeeping, I am now the Receptionist/IT/Internal Bookkeeper for the company I work for.

And many more ups and downs, but all in all a great year! Cheers to 2009 and on to 2010!