DIY Coffee Coaster Fabric Makeover...

The 'Let's make the home office beautiful project' continues

with a coffee coaster a makeover.

Nothing worse than coffee cup rings all over the desk,

(Did I mention I LOVE coffee?)

So a pretty coaster was the obvious answer!

 Fab excuse to use some pretty fabric from the stash...

All I did was paint over the picture on a coaster with white paint.

This created a neutral back ground for the fabric. 

After the paint is dry cut fabric to fit, 

leaving a fold over edge.

Then glued (mod podged) the fabric on top.

When it was dry I folded the fabric under the coaster and glued it.

 Cover with a layer of mod podge...

As you can see the Mod Podge will dry clear.

Leave for 24 hours,
then spray it with a clear enamel sealer.

And there you have it...

a pretty Fabric covered coffee coaster for the home office.
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DIY Chair Cushion...

Here's a quick way to make a small cushion 

- perfect for a little back support while working at the computer.

Upcycle a pillowcase for the backing.

Cut to desired size.

Mine is rectangle.

Cover front with desired fabric using machine stitch.

Stuff it with pillow foam and stitch shut.

When not in use as a back support, 

this cushion can dress up the vintage rattan stool in the office.
Only a few more things to do 
and then you will see the office makeover... 
coming soon - I promise!

DIY Chalkboard Labels...

Right now I'm LOVING anything chalkboard...

so I thought I'd whip up some chalkboard labels for the home office makeover.

Label templates are freely available on the Net.

These cute heart shaped labels from;

http://www.homemadegiftguru.com/support-files/heart-template-free-gift-tags-3.pdf

and these
funky shaped ones were sourced from a simple Google Search for 'Free Printable Shapes'.

Print out the labels,
cut out,
and use as a stencil on heavy cardboard.

Cut the cardboard shapes out...

Paint with chalkboard paint.

Leave dry.

 When dry, punch holes for twine to hang.

Chalk the tags with words.... 

 Hang

Or glue to attach.
Yes - I'm definitely loving these chalkboard labels!

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