Inexpensive DIY Hostess or Teacher Gift {Tile Coasters}

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Several years ago, I posted these DIY tile coasters, and little did I know that they would be one of my most pinned projects on my blog.  I checked that post today, and it is up to 280,000+ pins!  That’s crazy!  In that post, I showed how to make the tiles with napkins or copier paper…

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Well, I still love this project because it is so inexpensive and so cute.

So I decided to create a new look for my old project.

I went to Lowe’s and bought some 4×4 white tiles and some felt pads for the bottom of the coasters.

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Then I went to Hobby Lobby and bought some decorative Christmas stickers, with my 40% off coupon, of course! Smile

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First off, I covered each tile in Mod Podge.  Then I cut the Christmas stickers the length of the sides of the tiles and placed them on the edges.

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Next, I covered then entire tile in Mod Podge and let it dry.

 

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To protect your furniture when you use the tiles, just attach self sticking felt pads to the bottom of the tiles.

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Lastly, to seal the tiles, spray them with acrylic sealer and let dry.

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Then wrap them up in a bow, and you are finished!

 

diy tile coastersOr just keep them for yourself and enjoy them with some hot chocolate.  {wink}

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I have less than $2.00 in each of these sets of tiles.  Not bad, huh?

They are cute, practical, personal, and don’t forget affordable!  Smile

 

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Disclosure:  As a part of Lowe’s Creative Ideas Team, I was provided a gift card to purchase supplies for this project.  I was not told what to create or write.  All ideas and opinions are 100% mine!

15 Comments

  1. I have a few coaster projects like this pinned to Pinterest but when I go back and read the comments, most people complain about the tiles never really drying and having issues if you actually put a hot cup of coffee, etc on the coaster. Have you noticed any issues with yours?

  2. Very cute. I’ll have to make some as I have so much leftover tile and felt backing that I bought in a roll. I have a set at every chair, but i never seem to have one when I need it!

  3. Wondering if you NEED sealer on top of the modpodge? I’ve never used either, but I was under the impression modpodge was a sealer. Any clarification?

    1. The sealer will help it stay water proof. When I do these tiles (which 200 are piled on my table now waiting for ribbons to wrap them)I use scrapbook paper in different/like patterns and the modpodge won’t make them water proof. I LOVE this project and am giving them to co-workers, neighbors, family and friends.

  4. A couple of quick questions.. do you let the modpodge dry completely before spraying the acrylic sealer?

    And you can use scrapbook paper too, not just stickers?

    This is such a great idea, thank you!!

  5. so cute!! question-do you let the first caost of mod podge dry then add the stickers or put them on the wet mod modge? Thanks

  6. These are so cute and I love the idea, however… I just made 8 of these, when the mod podge dried the mod poge was not smooth, like there were brush lines in it. I used a sponge brush. What do you suggest. I really want to give these as gifts. Thanks

  7. Love the stickers! I made some with my MOPS group a couple of years ago. I wasn’t so happy with how they turned out – probably rushed the process. Will try again with your instructions.

  8. Instead of the little button felt pads on mine, I went to Michael’s and got a roll of cork. It’s a nice big one and was only $3.47. I could do lots and lots of coasters with this. Just cut it to the shape of the tile. Love these coasters. I never thought to use stickers. How cute is that?

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