Quite a few friends and family members received custom coasters from me last holiday season. And I’m only just now getting around to posting the tutorial. Fail.
Can I blame it on the holiday hullaballoo + adopting a dog + buying a house = the coasters I made for Dan and I got pushed to the back of the closet, so I only just put the backings on this weekend? I can? Thanks.
Now that they’re done, we can finally stop using paper napkins and used envelopes as coasters. Rejoice!
Personalized Ceramic Coasters
4″ ceramic tiles (see note)
Decorative paper
ModPodge
Sponge Brush
Felt
Hot Glue Gun
Note: I found our tiles at Significant Elements, an architectural reuse store near our house, but you could also go to the hardware store.
Step 1: Wipe down the tops of the tiles with a damp towel to get rid of any dust or dirt. Rub dry.
Step 2: Cut the paper into 4″ squares. I used a few sheets of coordinating papers to add some variety to our coasters, but you can use the same paper for all of them if you’d prefer.
Step 3: Using the sponge brush, cover the top of one tile with a thin layer of ModPodge. Quickly center a paper square over the ModPodge and gently press onto the tile. Smooth the paper from the center out to get rid of any wrinkles.
Step 4: Brush a thin layer of ModPodge over the paper and tile. Allow to dry completely.
Step 5: Apply another thin layer of ModPodge and allow to dry.
Step 6: Repeat steps 3-5 with the remaining tiles.
Step 7: Cut the felt into 4″ squares.
Step 8: Spread hot glue over the bottom of a tile and press a felt square over the glue. Allow to dry before using as a coaster.
These coasters were incredibly cheap and easy to make, so I can’t wait to make some holiday and seasonal versions!
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this weekend, while I was having my nervous breakdown and sorting through my entire craft room on the floor of my living room, I came across my coasters.
all of them
which i have yet to touch.
so i guess what i mean is less “coasters” and more “tiles”
luckily, I was also keeping that list of projects to finish before I turn 29, for the 28-28-28 lists. [apparently I'm trying to be like Foodbuzz with the 28-28-28
]
Coasters has clearly been added to the list.
i know you are proud.
sidenote: also be proud that I selected the correct post that references the events in which I discuss in this comment via the commentluv plugin. booyah.
These are soooo adorable! I love doing little crafty things…and it’s also the perfect gift idea!
Not crafty at all, but I think I could actually handle this. Can’t wait to make these as holiday gifts!
I love these! They have so much more personality than my cheapie coasters from Target
Adding this to my (every growing) arts and crafts project list!
So cute! Great idea
I like the little birdies one best.
I love this idea – so cute and SO easy!
I would suggest adding a thin layer of polyurethane after the ModPodge – it helps protect it against wear and tear, and keeps the finished product looking nice a lot longer.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE mine! We use them all the time!
Those are too cute!!
soo cute!! loving this
What a fantastic idea! I’m a sucker for an art project…
I’ve decided that this Christmas will be all homemade gifts. This is perfect!!
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