LOVE the Mod Podging coaster idea, so I decided to try it tonight. I did not use a tutorial, I just went ahead and thought I could do it on my own. HA!
I am making a set of coasters for a friend of mine as a belated wedding gift. The idea came up when I was in Michael's tonight and saw some Owl themed scrapbook paper. I knew I could mod podge paper onto ceramic tile, so I thought why the hell not! FYI, she LOVES Owls as if you couldn't guess already.
I applied Mod Podge on the tile and then laid the paper neatly on top. GREAT! Looks fabulous. My mistake? I didn't wait for it to dry before I added a layer of Mod Podge OVER the paper. When I started seeing the bubbles, I thought, "Yup, you should've waited for it to dry." BOGUS!
Totally OK! I just need to head to Michael's again at lunch tomorrow and purchase more sheets. Luckily they are having a 4/$1 sale on loose scrapbook paper. I knew I should've started on the other sheet print I bought!
I will post pictures of the finished product over the weekend.
But...on a BRIGHTER note. I had an "aha" moment today. I just couldn't stand the fact that I wouldn't have a sewing machine for another few weeks so I walked over to the Singer 237 and decided to really look it over and make sure it isn't out of alignment. I know I have broken needles before and never needed to get the machine serviced (newer machines, of course). Low and behold after playing around for about 5 - 10 minutes I realized that the thread in the tension dial was incorrect. Once I threaded it correctly, the machine now sews perfect again!
Unfortunately it is too late for me to sew or craft right now. 5:45am comes awfully early.
NIGHT friends and family! <3
Yes, MOST of our sewing problems are from the tension on the machines being off. Can't wait to see your finished project!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad it was a tension issue and not an issue with the timing. Timing is hard to fix yourself. Also, LOVE ModPodge! It is fun to create using it. At our last house I took old patterns (uncut full sheets of them) and ModPodged them on the walls of my studio. It was fun to do and fun to look at. And permanent. I felt bad for the people that bought the house. :/
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