Frugal Christmas Gifts Day 16: DIY Photo Coasters

Posted: 12/17/11 3:09 PM (Modified: 12/17/11 3:09 PM)

 

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One of our volunteers (Amy) gave me some awesome photo coasters the other night and I asked her to submit a tutorial showing us how it's done.

{DIY Photo Coasters}

Supplies:

Tiles at Lowe's for $.16cents.

Mod Podge Hobby lobby for $6

Printed Pictures at Walgreens for $1.33

Felt $.50cents Hobby lobby

Also you'll need hot glue gun and glue

Directions:

Clean the tiles

Cut the pictures down to size and Mod Podge the back of one picture at a time and then put one on each tile.

I applied pressure from the middle of the picture to the outside edges.

I waited about thirty mins and then painted the entire surface of the tile and photo (before this step clean photo of any finger prints)

Wait until the picture turns clear and is no longer cloudy, then apply a second coating of Mod Podge Wait several hours then apply a clear coat to each tile Wait about thirty mins in between each coat. I applied three coats to mine Last is to apply felt squares on each back corner.

Don't use or stack your coasters for a couple of days so they do not stick together.

Be sure to add some felt to the back so they don't scratch surfaces

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Dec 17, 2011 08:33 pm
 Posted by  Anonymous

I love this idea the best so far!

Dec 17, 2011 08:37 pm
 Posted by  Anonymous

This is such an AWESOME and thoughtful gift!!!!! I LOVE it!!!

Dec 17, 2011 09:14 pm
 Posted by  Anonymous

That sounds so easy and will be a great gift for my family!! Thanks!!

~Becky

Dec 17, 2011 09:36 pm
 Posted by  jjsdad

I really like this idea. Seems easy, and makes a nice, usefull, personallized gift.

Dec 17, 2011 09:39 pm
 Posted by  Anonymous

Awesome idea!!!

Dec 17, 2011 09:51 pm
 Posted by  Anonymous

Sooo CUTE!!! I will have to try this! Thanks Amy!

Dec 17, 2011 09:55 pm
 Posted by  Anonymous

THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!

I just made 16 of these for my sisters, brother and parents!!!!

I printed pics on to paper instead of using actual photos. SO easy and super cheap!

Dec 18, 2011 12:08 am
 Posted by  Anonymous

Love it!

Dec 18, 2011 12:22 am
 Posted by  Anonymous

Wow those are cute. Would make a great gift for a grandma to get.

Dec 18, 2011 03:00 am
 Posted by  Anonymous

good idea love it

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