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Here’s the promised review of the February 2014 Darby Smart To DIY For monthly box. I have to admit, I never ever completed a single DIY project before reviewing my first Darby Smart box back in August 2013. My first attempt was so successful, that I decided to keep doing little projects, and expanded into transforming my jewelry pieces, repainting things, and even built a spice rack from scratch! In the month of February, Darby Smart partnered up with Rachel from 52 Weeks Project to bring us this fun kit for making our own set of colorful coasters!
HOW IT WORKS
Every month for $19.00 + free S&H Darby Smart “To DIY For” Club members receive a kit with a mystery DIY project, curated by the featured designer or blogger. The kits come equipped with everything you might need for your project, so you won’t need any additional tools. Darby Smart also offers a variety of one-off projects at various price points, as well as gift boxes.
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| Darby Smart To DIY For February 2014 Project – unboxing |
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| Darby Smart To DIY For February 2014 Project – contents |
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| Darby Smart To DIY For February 2014 Project – instructions |
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| First coaster is ready, but the pattern looks streaky. I added a few more ink drops to even it out. |
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| Finished painting all four coasters. |
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| Alcohol inks dry nice and glossy. |
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| Love the colors! |
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| Final touch – a nice thick coat of mod podge. It looks white when applied but dries to a clear finish. |
The package came with all of the supplies needed for the project: four plain white ceramic tiles, alcohol blending solution, three different colors of alcohol inks, a foam brush, cork stickers and a small bottle of Mod Podge.
Following the directions, I applied alcohol blending solution to the tiles first, spread it with foam brush, and started dripping the inks on top, alternating the colors, to create unique shapes and patterns. After I was done with that first step, I had to let the tiles stand for 10 minutes until dry, then simply sealed everything with Mod Podge, using the clean side of foam brush. I applied several coats, so my coasters had to dry overnight, but one layer would probably be enough. Overall, this was a very fun little project that even kids could do easily!
THE VERDICT
I had lots of fun with this project, and these coasters turned out very pretty and practical. I like the variety of DIY kits offered at Darby Smart website, there’s something for everyone: how about a wood burning kit for Dad as a Father’s Day gift, jewelry-making kit for your teens and tweens, or a personalized Baggu grocery tote kit for yourself? Between those and also DIY home decor, hostess gift kits, and even candle-making projects to choose from, Darby Smart curators never seem to run out of cool ideas!
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