Don't you just LOVE these? I do! And I can't wait to give them to their recipients. I have been thinking about making coasters out of tiles for years (literally!). I can never find any in the stores that I like and the darn things are expensive. I ended up shelving the idea when my in-laws brought us back a set from their vacation in Mexico.
But then I stumbled upon this little post and knew I had to give it a try. I decided to personalize my coasters rather than use napkins or other decorative papers. I used my computer for the designs and printed them onto regular computer paper, cut it out and mod podged it onto the tile. I then sprayed them with clear enamel and glued cork sheets to the bottoms. Just a few tips I learned - DO let your bottom layer of mod podge dry after sticking on your paper, otherwise you may let air in and it will pucker. I used two layers of mod podge on top - two thin layers, let dry in between. I found my cork sheets for only $1 each in the scrapbooking aisle at the Dollar Store.
All in all I spent $5 on all 10 coasters! Can't beat that price.
I added the people coasters to the gift basket for my little sis:
(I don't know why my husband got a PC card (for sundae makings) that says Congrats! But I have plans to make a little puff box to put the card in).
I am looking for white mugs that I can customize for it as well, but so far, no luck. Of course, as I've said before there are no box stores near me (closest is 40 mins away) and I don't want to drive there this time of year because it is insanely busy and for two mugs, not worth it! I'll figure something out! The last step will be to add a movie to the bundle. This is my last gift to finish! Everything else is done and wrapped. How about you? Are you ready for Christmas?
Happy Coaster Making/Holiday Preparation!
And don't forget to enter to win the Youcanmakethis.com pattern bundle giveaway - ends today!
Those turned out so great. I love the little basket you put together for your sister. I must put those on my to-do list for next year.
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I love these. Have you checked to see how well they hold up when they get wet? They are lovely!
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I sprayed them with a clear enamel (and the mod podge helps as well). I do not suggest submerging them or putting them in the dishwasher (they do have the cork on the back), but wiping down and the moisture from a cup does not effect them.
ReplyDeleteGreat question!
So cute! What a lovely gift set!!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute and great presentation! I love the people set.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great gift! So personal and sweet! I love the people!!!
ReplyDeleteToo cute!
So thrifty! I just completed a project with tiles, but I have a lot left- I think I may do this as well. Thanks for sharing this great idea.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Stopping by from SITS. Merry SITSmas!
ReplyDeleteHow did you add the ring from the cup??
ReplyDeleteI searched for XL coffee/wine stain in google images and came up with two perfect ones that I inserted into my file with the two drawings that I did!
ReplyDeleteI LOOOVE your coasters! I'm late stopping by (you commented on my coaster post a few weeks ago) but thanks for visiting!
ReplyDeleteWhen I make my next batches of coaster gifts I'll be sure to link back to this post as part of my inspirations!
Holy cow, I feel a bit silly. I totally thought the tiles were to be placed on the wall. But they're coasters!!!! How cool are you?!?!?! What a simple thing to make, I think I might try to make my own with the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteThanks again for our personal coasters.
Hope all is well with you.
Just stumbled across your blog -- GREAT idea!! I have a huge box of tile in our garage that's literally collecting dust. Can't wait to give this a try!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, if you're ever looking for cheap tile, check out a Habitat for Humanity Resale store. They usually have more than they know what to do with! :)
Your tile coasters are cute! I linked this to my tile post too, well done!
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