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Sunday, October 8, 2017

Big Glam Resin Gem Paperweight DIY ~ Craft Klatch ~ Home Decor

Glam up your desk with the big DIY resin gem! It's really easy to make!

Check out this quick video to see exactly how I made it!

Emoji Poop Coaster DIY ~ Another Coaster Friday ~ Craft Klatch

So there is an Emoji Movie and in honor of it, I thought I would make an emoji poop coaster!

Back To School Projects & VersaChalk Giveaway!!! Craft Klatch

Back to school is in our sights, so it seems only fitting to DIY some great projects for your books, your locker, your desk, or your dorm room! Today VersaChalk is helping me do just that! Check out the projects and at the end I will tell you about the amazing GIVEAWAY they are offering!!!

In addition to the giveaway, the fine folks at VersaChalk are offering free white markers to the first 50 people at their website!!! Use the code KLATCHFREE at checkout!

DIY Flip Flop Coasters ~ Another Coaster Friday ~ Craft Klatch

Yay Summer!!! I love summer and one of my most favorite things to wear are flip flops!! Today we are crafting fun flip flops in this DIY craft tutorial.

When I make these wood coaster, remember you can use them and have kids paint them and that would be crazy fun! If you don't want to make them out of wood, you can always use cork or clay as alternative materials!

DIY: How to Make Cinco De Mayo Coasters | Craft Klatch Another Coaster Friday

As you know, I love confetti coasters, so this time I decided to use the confetti as a background and these body jewelry stickers in the foreground.

You will need:

Coaster mold: http://amzn.to/2pJzi3H

Resin: http://amzn.to/2pJuQll

Confetti: http://amzn.to/2os1cxd

Body jewelry: http://amzn.to/2oWp2SW

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:

1. Mix two ounces of resin, according to the package directions.

2. Mix in confetti.

3. Pour into two cavities of the coaster mold.

4. Pop bubbles with your lighter and allow to cure for 12 hours.

5. Add the body jewelry stickers. Be sure to rub them down.

6. Mix two ounces of resin and pour one ounce over each coaster.

7. Pop bubbles with your lighter.

8. Allow to cure a minimum of 12 hours.

That's it! Enjoy your coaster and by the way, it's perfect for holding a margarita!!

Thanks for stopping by! Remember: Life's too short not to shimmer, so grab your glue gun and your glitter!™ Stay safe!

Mona

Saturday, May 6, 2017

DIY: How To Make Easter Confetti Coasters | Craft Klatch | Another Coaster Friday

One of my favorite coasters to make are confetti coasters. They are easy and always look great. This is one I made for Easter.

Coaster mold: http://amzn.to/2pyPxwI

Easy Cast: http://amzn.to/2ocplXy

Easter confetti: http://amzn.to/2pyPi4L

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:

1. Mix one or two ounces of resin, according to the package directions.

2. Mix in the confetti.

3. Pour into the coaster mold.

4. Pop the bubbles with your lighter and allow it to cure at least 12 hours.

That's it!

Now you have another cool coaster! If you are making coasters, I would love to see them! Be sure to find me on Facebook and all my other links. Tag me and use the hashtag #AnotherCoasterFriday.

Thanks for stopping by! Remember: Life's too short not to shimmer, so grab your glue gun and your glitter!™ Stay safe!

Mona

Thursday, March 30, 2017

Resin Art | Nebula | Craft Klatch | DIY Project | How To | YouTube Video

Try your hand at some resin art! I made these for my nephew.

You will need:

- 2 - 12" x 12" canvases: http://amzn.to/2mTzAke

- Resin: http://amzn.to/2mTUvDK

- Pigment colors:

Transparent red: http://amzn.to/2mTDObt

Opaque red: http://amzn.to/2lOxZLv

Black: http://amzn.to/2m8mjEg

- Metallic pigment powders: http://amzn.to/2mTA0XQ

- Silicone lubricant: http://amzn.to/2mqaFXH

- Vapor barrier to protect work surface: http://amzn.to/2lOz3Py

- Silver glitter: http://amzn.to/2m8s1pT

- Red glitter: http://amzn.to/2mq4cMr

Here is the video tutorial:

Here is the Time-Lapse version:

I don't have written directions because it's too hard to explain how to do it. It's better to see it. Please enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by! Remember, Life's too short not to shimmer, so grab your glue gun and your glitter!® Stay safe!

Mona

Easy School of Fish | Woodworking DIY Projects | Beach Decor | Craft Klatch | How To

Let's make an easy woodworking project, with a tropical vibe! It's a school of fish. The shapes are basic and easy to cut out. The project is inexpensive!

You will need:

- 3/4" plywood: find it at your home improvement store

- Saw: http://amzn.to/2laT41s

- Acrylic paint: pick fun colors for your decor

- Drill with a 3/16" bit

- 3/16" dowel rods: http://amzn.to/2lGILUO

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:
1. Draw a fish on a piece of paper or card stock and cut it out.

2. Trace six fish onto the plywood and cut them out.

3. Sand them.

4. Drill holes into the bottom of the fish - the same size as your dowel rods. Mine were 3/16".

5. Cut out a freeform base, from the leftover plywood.

6. Drill holes in the base, the same size as the dowel rods.

7. Cut dowel rods to varying lengths.

8. Paint them any colors you want. I mixed a gray and oyster white for the top of the base. I used a turquoise as a trim. I painted the fish white, blue and turquoise, but be sure to customize them to your decor and style!

I used gray for the dowel rods and and a black dot for the eyes.

9. Give everything a light sand for a distressed look.

10. Put the fish on the sticks and the sticks in the base.

Now you have a cute fish sculpture!!

Thanks for stopping by!
Remember: Life's too short not to shimmer, so grab your glue gun and your glitter!® Stay safe!

Mona

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Resin Cupcake Coasters | DIY Projects| Another Coaster Friday | Craft Klatch | How To

Cupcakes are fun and brighten everyone's day, especially if they are colorful like these!

You will need (affiliate links):

Coaster mold: http://amzn.to/2lJOjAc

Resin (use whatever resin brand you like):
FX Poxy: http://amzn.to/2AF3Pkk ~ According to the manufacturer, this one is heat resistant to 500 degrees F.
Easy Cast: http://amzn.to/2yjYmBC
Art Resin: http://amzn.to/2yk9X3z
Clear Cast: http://amzn.to/2z4rxGw

Wood cutouts: I found them at Michaels

Fine glitter: Match it to your colors: https://amzn.to/2QhkdEu

Acrylic paint: The colors depend on what you want.

Chunky glitter: Pick a fun background color: https://amzn.to/2PpW35B

Here is the video tutorial:

Directions:
1. I found these wood cupcake cut outs. Mix two ounces of resin, according to the package directions.

2. Separate into two different cups (one ounce each). Add desired glitter into each cup and pour into coaster mold.

3. Pop bubbles with lighter and allow it to cure for at least 12 hours.

4. While it is curing, you can paint your cupcakes, whatever color you want. I used acrylic paints. Figure it will take at least two coats.

5. When the resin has cured and the paint has dried, put packing tape on the back. Be sure to burnish it down, so it is well adhered.

6. Mix a small amount of resin and mix in fun glitter. Carefully drip the mixtures into the open areas of the cupcakes.

7. Carefully and quickly run your lighter over the resin areas. Remember, you are running a lighter over a piece of wood. Do not leave it over one spot too long. You do not want to set you project ablaze!

8. Once cured, remove the tape and use a small amount super glue, on the back, to tack it to the resin. Just a couple of small drops on the back of the cupcakes should do it. Place them onto the resin and let them dry.

9. Once they have dried, mix two more ounces of resin and pour it over the the cupcakes. TIP: Because there are voids between the wood and the resin, you will get more bubbles than usual. Be vigilant and keep checking and popping bubbles, until they stop appearing.

10. Allow to cure a minimum of 12 hours before unmolding.

That's it! Pop those puppies out of the mold and you have fun coasters to brighten your decor and your day!

Thanks for stopping by!!
Remember: Life's too short not to shimmer, so grab your glue gun and your glitter!™ Stay safe!

Mona