Chalkboard week continues! I’ve got another ridiculously simple project today. This time I am combining my trusty chalkboard paint with ceramic tiles to create chalkboard ceramic coasters.
Start with plain white ceramic coasters from the hardware store. They are super cheap but make great coasters. Paint on the chalkboard paint. I do 2-3 coats to get good coverage.
This is after one coat of the chalkboard paint
Let the paint dry overnight to completely cure. Then, rub the entire coaster with chalk.
Once you wipe off the chalk, you are ready to start using your coasters.
The back of the ceramic tiles can be a bit rough so I suggest putting some kind of buffer on the back. I usually get the little cork pieces and glue them on to the back.
These coasters are great for keeping drinks at parties separated so no one ends up accidentally sharing their drinks. Just set out the coasters and some chalk and let the party begin.
How do you use chalkboard paint? Do you label drinks in some way for parties to keep them straight?
You can find the list of great parties I link up to each week here.
This is such a fun idea! I love it and I think this would be the perfect gift to give my new neighbors to welcome them to the neighbor hood. Even their kids would love these!
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WOW! That is a fabulous idea.
Very cute and you are right, I bet people would love these at parties. They can label their own coaster!
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I am definitely planning to use these at our next party for that exact reason. Thanks so much for coming by.
Soooo cute and a fabulous gift idea too Shannah!! Love this, must pin!!
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Thanks! I thought would make a fun gift too. I made some for my neighbor so I can give them to her when they open their basement bar 🙂
What an easy and fun project. These would be great as housewarming gits too.
Stopping by from Give me the Goods.
~Sarah
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What a great idea to use these for a housewarming gift?! I love it. We have friends who just moved too so I am grabbing some more tiles to make some for them.
THanks so much for visiting!
This is such a cute idea. I hate my coasters right now, cheapos from Bed, Bath, & Beyond. Thinking I need to upgrade to this. Pinning.
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Girl, grab some ceramic tiles and paint and get started. 🙂
Hi Shannah! I love this idea!! It’s like a coaster and drink tag in one! Pinning and sharing on my FB page today. Hope all is well and have a fabulous Wednesday!
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Thanks! I thought it was perfect for little get togethers where drinks are always getting mixed up. Thanks so much for sharing with your FB fans 🙂
I am so glad you stopped by for a visit! Hope you are having a great week.
Will do.. thanks Shannah!
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love these! they would go great with my chalkboard placemats
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Oh, chalkboard placemats are awesome! I love that idea.
What a great idea! I featured this on my Sunday Social this week over at Just Do It, Y’all. Please come by & check it out! 🙂 http://justdoityall.com/decor/sunday-social-4/
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Thanks so much for featuring these! I stopped by and said “hello”
Hey! I saw this post on Pinterest, and it caught my eye because of the name. I don’t run across other Shannahs very often! =)
Oh my gosh! I have only ever “met” one other Shannah who spelled it the same as I do! Awesome 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by.
This is SUCH a cool idea. I’ve never used chalkboard paint, but as a former prolific driveway artist, I’ve always been in love with the idea that you could turn almost anything you wanted into a chalkboard. I can’t think of that many excuses to write something in a pretty color and then erase it and write something else later, but coasters are a great one.
Kollabora, the online crafters’ community I’m part of, has been kind of light on home decor posts lately. I’d love to see these over there!
I absolutely love chalkboard paint and find myself putting it on all kinds of stuff. I just saw a blog post where the blogger painted her lamp shade with it so that is on my list of things to try now 😉
These are adorable! I would love for you to share and link up at my weekly TGIF Link Party if you haven’t already this week. Your favorite posts, most popular, recent or new! The party is open every Thursday night and closes Wednesday’s at midnight. Followed by (Not SO) Wordless Wednesday! apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/.
I would be honored if you join us and follow to stay connected Have a wonderful week!
Hugs, Cathy
Thanks so much! My kids are having a fun time using them right now while we wait for our next party 🙂 Thanks for the invite.
What a great idea! I don’t use coasters often but love the idea of using them to help keep drinks separate.
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This is such an awesome idea! I love it!
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Thanks! I am making some for friends as small Christmas gifts this year.