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Five creative ways to decorate with leftover tile

Not sure what to do with those extra tiles now collecting dust? There's more uses with tile than you think! Turn them into a stylish coasters, pretty planters and more decorating accessories.
By Melissa Brazier
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Tabletop tile DIY

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Leftover tile

Tiled tabletop

With a little elbow grease, sprucing up an end table can be a cinch. Tip: You can also create your own mosaic pattern, which is a little more time consuming but well worth the extra effort. 

Get the instructions: Examiner.com.

Tabletop tile DIY101woonideeen.nl

Easy way to add interest

This stylish craft is so easy to do and will add a punch of colour and pattern to any space. 

Get the instructions: Delightfullynoted.blogspot.ca.

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tile coasters DIYDelightfullynoted.blogspot.ca

Mirror, mirror

Give your hallway or bathroom mirror an instant makeover with a tiled border. Lie out your tiles before committing, and then apply using double-sided tile adhesive working from the outer edge inwards.

Get the instructions: Designbuildlove.co.

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Go mosaic

If you have a mish-mash of tiles, you can give your indoor or outdoor garden a vibrant punch with these homemade mosaic flowerpots. Note: When working with a mosaic pattern, anything goes, so have fun with it!

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Get the instructions: Freshhomeideas.com.

mosaic tile planters DIYFreshhomeideas.com

Perfect place cards

The next time you’re hosting a soirée, give your table setting some added pizzazz with these dry-erase, corner tile cards. Very versatile, they can be used to label your spread or pre-plan your seating. The best part? They can be customized time and again to fit with any party theme!

Get the instructions: Madiganmade.com.

Counter tile place cards DIYMadiganmade.com

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