DIY Tutorial: Mod Podge Tile Coasters
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Jaime Curtis – one of the talented women behind the ultra-inspiring Prudent Baby – was kind enough to share this fabulous Mod Podge Tile Coasters tutorial with us!
The best thing about this type of project is that you can literally tailor it to any style & color palette you want… there are so many great gift wrap & scrapbook papers out there, so the sky’s the limit! Added bonus: they cost less than $5/set & made for a great gift idea too. Here goes with the DIY details:
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DIY Mod Podge Coaster Tutorial
1. Purchase some tiles. I bought six of the cheapest tiles I could find in glossy white; it was under $2.
2. Trace your tiles onto your paper. I used these cute matryoshka and owl wrapping papers I found at the art supply store, but you can use any paper other than something printed on your inkjet printer (it will get all smeary):
3. Cut out the squares with an exacto knife – about 1/8″ to 1/4″ smaller then your square on each side – depending on how much tile you’d like to see as a border:
4. Apply a light coat of Mod Podge to each tile with a sponge brush, then center your paper on top. (Work on one tile at a time.) Use your fingers to press the paper nice and flat. Don’t lift it up once you get it on or it will rip and become a big ol’ mess. Let the tiles dry for 20 minutes.
5. While they are drying, cut out six squares of felt for the bottom of your coasters:
6. With your sponge brush, apply another light coat of mod podge to each tile. Let the coat dry for twenty minutes. Repeat this process five or six times.
7. When your tiles are dry, turn them over and glue the felt squares to the back. I used rubber cement, but I think tacky glue would work too. You could also use cork or those felt dots that normally go on the bottom of furniture legs.
Note: You can use your coasters the next day but don’t put anything HOT on them for a month – that’s how long it takes the mod podge to fully cure. If you apply a sealant you can use them sooner, as per the directions on the sealant. (I used Polyurethane Spray.)
You’re done! Drink up!
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P.S. Also – a BIG CONGRATS to Jaime on the upcoming release of her new book – Prudent Advice – which is now available for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Indie Bound! More info here.
I am so impressed with this tutorial! I can’t wait to try it out. They would make fantastic save the dates or wedding favors or just a terrific gift! Thanks!
Jul 14, 2010 at 4:54 amWhat a fantastic idea for a personalized gift! I’m bookmarking this one
Jul 14, 2010 at 6:27 am
Thanks so much for sharing.wonderful DIY!
just passing by your blog and i have to say its GORGEOUS. do drop by mine too when you have some time. perhaps we can follow each other. =)
Persis.
Jul 14, 2010 at 9:21 am
http://www.onestylemile.blogspot.comLove the babushka doll!!! what a great idea
Jul 14, 2010 at 9:28 amGreat project! You’re right – that would make a great gift! Hostess gift or new home gift. Can be very personalized. Thanks for sharing!
Jul 14, 2010 at 9:38 amvery impressive! very cute designs and perfect for kids party
Jul 14, 2010 at 10:05 amlove it!
Jul 14, 2010 at 10:51 amLove these! Will definitely be trying. Thanks for sharing
Jul 14, 2010 at 12:22 pmwhat a great treat to be on HWTM today! thank you!
Jul 14, 2010 at 2:01 pmAmazing tutorial, I love using Mod Podge. I’m going to try this!
Jul 14, 2010 at 5:04 pmThanks for the quick and easy craft idea that’s perfect for home decorating or a great gift idea!
Jul 15, 2010 at 7:05 amThis is a great tutorial! I love this and plan to make a few of these myself.
Jul 15, 2010 at 11:18 amwhat a great DIY tutorial! xmas is just around the corner and guess what everyone on my list will be getting?! thanks for sharing!
Jul 15, 2010 at 12:17 pmGreat Idea! I LOVE to decoupage!
Jul 16, 2010 at 8:56 amWow! So cool! I am not a DIY person so I never thought creating coasters is this easy! Thanks so much!
Jul 18, 2010 at 4:00 amSUPER cute!
Jul 20, 2010 at 11:31 am
But one question… I thought that Mod-Podge was not water proof? Wouldn’t a sealant of some sort be necessary? Hopefully I’m wrong!Love this! Also, what fonts did you use above? Thanks!
Jul 21, 2010 at 11:08 pmLove this idea!
Jul 22, 2010 at 1:11 pmI found these exact wrapping papers in a store in TORONTO, CANADA
If you’re interested, I’m not sure of the store name but it is a card and gift shop.It’s on the North side of Bloor St., East of Bathurst.
They also have lots of other fun and creative things for hosting, baking, creating etc.!
Jul 22, 2010 at 9:23 pmThanks for the tip, Candace!
Jul 23, 2010 at 10:49 amHi,
This is such a cute idea! Can’t wait to try it out. We do party favors maybe we can connect check us out at http://www.wrapasweet.com, also http://www.anyatylerfavors.com
Jul 24, 2010 at 2:14 pmVery nice idea.
Jul 25, 2010 at 1:40 amI used 12×12 tiles and made wall hangings. Then I used plate racks to hang them on the wall. With some scrapbook paper and any other embellishments they make very inexpensive art. I just layerd the different papers with modge podge and then sealed it all.
Jul 25, 2010 at 6:49 pmA great place to get CHEAP tiles is the Habitat Home Store, the shop that is part of the Habitat for Humanity service organization. They sell new and salvaged home items for a great low price, and they always have a ton of tiles of every size. Happy crafting!
Jul 25, 2010 at 10:26 pmWow! Such a clever idea! Thanks for the great tutorial!
Jul 25, 2010 at 11:53 pmlove this!
great choice of paper.i’m linking. i hope you agree.
thanks for this tutorial.
doro
Jul 26, 2010 at 12:02 amWow! Such a wonderful idea! Thanks for the great tutorial
Jul 26, 2010 at 3:23 amI can never find coasters that I love so this is the perfect project and one I can do with my 4 year old. Thanks Jaime!
Jul 26, 2010 at 10:14 amlove this,, granma cookie
Jul 26, 2010 at 10:48 amJust made these with my 5 year old son for a house warming gift for my SIL.
Aug 5, 2010 at 10:52 am
I used a flowered print paper and it came out beautiful. I bought the tiles from our local craft store for 95 cents a piece. Tomorrow we are going back to the craft store to see if we can find a box to put them in!
Thanks for the great idea!
