Custom Coasters

I completed this project last Christmas, so I apologize that there are not step by step pictures! I made these coasters for my friends because I needed a cheap but useful Christmas gift. I plan on making these again for myself so there will be more pictures to come soon!!

 

 

This simple DIY project was one of my first attempts at something I found on Pinterest and got me hooked on do it yourself crafts. To make these coasters you will need:

 

Assorted scrapbook paper

Plain 4.25" x 4.25" tiles (you can find these at Home Depot or Lowes and

usually only cost about 20 cents.)

Modge Podge

Scissors or Paper cutter

Ruler

Cheap paint brush

A can of Clear Acrylic Sealer (I used the Modge Podge brand)

Small pieces of felt of cork

 

Step 1: Cut your paper in 4x4 squares. I used a paper cutter for this step to make sure t

hat my squares were all even.

Step 2: Clean and dry your tiles. The first set of these that I made I did not take this step seriously but believe me it makes a huge difference!

Step 3: Apply a thin coat of Modge Podge to your tiles.

Step 4: Place your scrapbook paper on the tiles and be sure to smooth out the bubbles!

Step 5: Allow your tiles to dry for about 15 minutes then apply 2 coats of Modge Podge to your tiles. Be sure to wait about 15 minutes between coats.

Step 6: Spray your tiles with 2 coats of acrylic sealer. Be sure to do this in a well ventilated area or your loved one may not be very impressed with you.

 

*I allowed my tiles to dry over night and sprayed them with a few

extra coats of sealer just to be safe. This step is not necessary but I wanted to make

 sure that the paper was sealed in properly.*

 

Step 7: Apply felt or cork pads to the bottom of you coasters  and they are complete!!

 

For those of you interested in a price break down, this project only cost me about $5 because I had the Modge Podge and Sealer around the house from my infinite wedding projects.

 

8 Tiles @ $0.20 = $1.60

8 Sheets of Scrapbook paper @ $0.20 - $1.60

Felt pads $1.00 per package (found that the Christmas Tree Shop)

 

The most expensive part of this project is the Sealer and the Modge Podge which will run you about $5-$8 depending on where you purchase it. Walmart has been the cheapest place that I have found.

 

 Stay tuned for an update to this project when I attempt them again!