{"schemaVersion":"1.0","guide":{"id":"mosaic-style-paper-coaster-design","title":"A mosaic-style paper coaster design","published":true,"publishedOn":"2026-10-12","modifiedOn":"2026-10-12","reviewAfter":"2027-04-12","collection":"creative","setting":"anywhere","label":"Creative things to do together","tags":["creative","creative","mosaic","style","paper","coaster","design"],"description":"Arrange patterns without glue first, then keep a finished design as artwork. Cut colored scraps into small shapes and use a paper template.","answer":"Arrange patterns without glue first, then keep a finished design as artwork. Cut colored scraps into small shapes and use a paper template. Paper designs are not waterproof coasters unless a suitable finished backing is added later.","duration":"Suggested: 60–90 minutes","budget":"Use existing materials; agree on extras first","budgetDetail":"Use existing materials; agree on extras first. Confirm the total for the version you choose, including travel and any optional extras. No price, ticket or reservation is included.","goodFor":"Make, learn or exchange something without needing to be good at it.","considerInstead":"Make a larger shared paper mosaic. 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Durations and budgets are suggested choices. Not live inventory, a booking or a completed outing.","access":"Anyone can read. Creating a room follows existing organizer-access requirements."}}