Idea for Squares

Kudos to all of you who have already started, or finished, decorating for the holidays. Me, I'm still in the thinking, planning (and cleaning!) stage. I've got lots of ideas but nothing really concrete yet. I'm still looking through the scrap pile to see what kind of "goodies" I can find. Idea-wise, I'm hitting pay dirt. Thought I would share one with you. It's a neat use for those 6-inch square tiles left over from kitchen or bath projects. Check this out!




I used them as a decorative base to set candles on. They are perfect for votive and tea light candles, serving also to protect furniture from possible heat damage. To prevent the rough underside of the tiles from scratching the table, I used self-adhesive felt dots on each corner. As you can see in the next photo, I inset the dots roughly one-fourth of an inch so that the felt wouldn't show when I turned the tile over.


You can also use these squares as trivets to set hot food on. And they make cool coasters. Use them all year long for decorating, entertaining, or everyday enjoyment. I know I'm going to get a lot of use out of mine.

I have a some other projects I'm working on, too. Really staying busy, which is good. Until next time...have a Happy Thanksgiving! Stay Creative!

Note: Like this idea, but don't have any tiles? Check out the tile section at your local home store. You'll find a wonderful selection of stone and ceramic tiles. These small tiles are often used as samples by interior decorators, and are generally sold by the piece. I purchased these for a little less than a dollar each. Not bad for a basic square.