How to Make Photo Coasters for a Personalized Gift (Video Included)
OMG...this is such an easy and cute DIY for Mother's Day!
Mom will love having coasters with her kids faces on them.
This is a great gift for Grandma too!
This DIY Project is even easier if you follow along with the video, below.
All you will need for this project are small tiles, a printed photo from your computer, ModPodge, scissors, and a foam brush.
STEP 1: Print out photos to about 1/4" smaller than the size of your tiles. (So, for a 4 1/4" tile you would print out a photo size of 4")
(IMPORTANT: Print on regular computer paper.)
STEP 2: Cut out each photo.
...as an added touch I rounded the corners. This is optional, of course.
STEP 3: Brush on a layer of ModPodge to the smooth side of the tile.
STEP 4: Position the photo onto the center of tile.
STEP 5: Gently brush the photo with ModPodge all the way to the edge of the tile.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT RUB the foam brush over the photo or it will bleed. It's important to have a light touch when applying the ModPodge.
Let the ModPodge dry and add another coat if needed.
These look so darn cute!!!
STEP 6: When the tiles are totally dry spray a coat of Gloss as an added protection.
STEP 7: Now hot glue some felt corners to the bottom of your photo coasters.
...Be sure your tiles are totally dry before adding the felt corners.
TIP: Since the bottom won't be seen you can really add any scrap material you may have around your house.
Now just add a special note to your Mama.....
Wrap with a cute ribbon.
...And you've got yourself an awesome Mother's Day Gift!
Here's a video tutorial if that's easier for you to learn.
Be sure to head over to my blog for more Mother's Day DIY Ideas!
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Frequently asked questions
Have a question about this project?
Is Modge Podge waterproof? Might want to put clear contact paper over the picture.
Can you use the original photo, or does it have to be a copy? Can you cover the entire coaster with the picture?
I tried this but mine remained tacky. What did I do wrong? Should I seal it anyway?