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Make Personalized Coasters
These simple, personalized cork coasters can be a bright, new addition to your coffee table or the perfect housewarming or hostess gift for a sister. Double up on your supplies, grab some sisters and you have the makings for a fun sisterhood event for your chapter or alumnae group!
supplies needed
CRAFT PAINT
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CORK
Want to make ΑΓΔ coasters? Print this and use double sided tape to adhere the letters to your coasters.
STENCIL BRUSH
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MASKING TAPE
STICKY, VINYL LETTERS
METALLIC PERMANENT MARKERS
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Pick up a few bottles of craft paint in your favorite colors and the rest of your supplies from your local craft store. (Going to Michael’s, Hobby Lobby or JoAnn Fabrics? Download their apps on your smart phone for great coupons. Usually there is at least one coupon for 40 percent off an item!) You can usually find a roll of cork or already cut cork squares. If you’d rather your coasters be round, trace a circle (using a glass or something else you have laying around) on your cork and cut around or purchase plain cork circles online.
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Make stripes using the masking tape, or place vinyl letters on top of your cork, then apply craft paint over the tape or letters with a stencil brush. Or use a metallic permanent marker to draw geometric patterns, a chevron design or polka dots.
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Let dry for at least 30 minutes. Throw them on your coffee table and admire your craftiness, or wrap them up with a ribbon for a friend!
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