When I saw this picture posted on Pinterest the other day, I couldn't wait to make my mom a set for her birthday! Lee La La has such a great tutorial, they were so easy.
I headed to Home Depot and picked up 9 4"x4" Travertine tiles for $4. I only used 5 tiles for this set so there is plenty for another one.
I already had the Modge Podge, tissue paper, and felt on hand, but those are also very inexpensive.
To start, I selected 5 pictures I wanted to put on the coasters. I ended up using pictures from our wedding since there was good variety and they were fairly recent.
I loaded them into Word, cropped them so they were also 4"x4", and changed them to black and white.
I had never printed on tissue paper before and was surprised how easy this was, worked the first time! I cut down a sheet of white tissue paper to 8 1/2"x11" and adhered it to a piece of cardstock using my favorite tape gun (but you could use any type of adhesive). I only taped it on the top and bottom and made sure the pictures wouldn't print over where I taped.
After they printed, I used my rotary cutter to cut out each 4" x 4" picture.
Then I spaced out the tiles, put a good coat of Modge Podge on them and carefully placed the tissue paper photos.
It's very important to let them dry completely so you don't rip the tissue paper. I let them sit overnight and sanded the edges to take off any excess tissue before putting 2 more coats of Modge Podge over the top.
After they were completely dry, I flipped them over and added a 4"x4" piece of felt to the bottom of each one so they won't scratch the table.
How cute and fun are these? I will definitely be making some for Christmas presents!
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this is such a cute idea!
ReplyDeleteSO cute and surprisingly EASY! I foresee everyone getting set for Christmas. LOL
ReplyDeleteThese turned out great! Found you from Bear Rabbit Bear's link party. I'm your newest follower! :)
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Does the Mod Podge keep them from getting mess up when drink sweat? Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday.
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You did a great job with these! They would be awesome Christmas presents!! I've made ones like this...and I found a quick layer of a "protective spray" helps to protect that tissue paper too!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!! I'm pinning them!! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm making them a favorite from last week's Show & Share!! Hope you'll grab a button!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Definitely on my todo list for christmas.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a good day.
I love love love these coasters! I have seen them and wondered how they were done. They look like the photo was original to the tiles! Great job. I posted a photo and link on my blog's Friday Friends. Thanks for all you great ideas.
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to do these and now I know how. Thanks so much
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ooh, I have never used Modge Podge and this looks like the perfect thing to try with it!! Thanks for linking to our $10 or less blog party!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing result and so 'do-able' !!
ReplyDeleteHi! Im trying to make these as a xmas gift but am wondering if the modpodge on the top of the photo is enough to keep the drinks from ruining the pictures? Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteSo far, so good! My mom uses they quite a bit and they are holding up well, but an extra coat of clear spray wouldn't hurt!
ReplyDeletealso just saw these on pinterest! thanks for the instructions! I don't know if I will have time to make them for Christmas gifts but my daughter's b-day is in Feb and she would love a set I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteHi. Great project idea. I used vellum paper for a few of the coasters and it turned out great as well. Thanks for the idea. I used it for a gift for someone moving away. I printed all pictures of things that were important in the current city and the city she is moving.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the idea!
Just a question. I tried this but used a smaller picture and my tissue paper is showing up on the outide of my image. Do I just need to cut down to the edge of the image so no paper shows, or is there a way to hide the edge?
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! I was just wondering if you've used matt or gloss modge podge? I'm in the UK so don't know if it's different to what you've used. Fantastic idea!
ReplyDeleteI have been researching different methods and have noticed on some it makes a difference if you you toner v. inkjet or laser. If so, what did you use - does it matter? Also wondered if I could speed up the process by putting them in the oven for a bit instead of having to wait overnight? Have the tile & felt - going to the copy shop (I think?). Wish me luck!
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