Photo Coasters

Graduation parties and Father's day are just around the corner.  Are you looking for a quick and easy home made gift?  Well look no further!  What's better than custom made photo coasters?  They are super easy and a nice way to personalize a gift (or show off your photography skills).

I have made these for both my mom (you can see the ones for my mom below) and my dad (I gave my dad one with my engagement picture on it for Father's day last year).  They make such a great versatile gift!

What you need:

• Ceramic tile (these are like 15 cents at Home Depot.  They come in many colors)
• Picture of your choice, cut to size
• Mod Podge 16-Ounce Glue, Gloss Finish
  Clear Acrylic sealer
• 1 inch foam brush
• Felt
• Hot Glue Gun

What you do:

Cut your picture to size.

Using your brush, apply a thin coat of Modge Podge to the back of your picture and then adhere the picture to the tile. Wait for the Modge Podge to dry (this is important!).  Apply another coat of Modge Podge over the picture and tile, let dry at least 15-20 minutes (or more).  Apply 1-2 more coats of Modge Podge.  Let dry.  I would let it dry overnight.

Lay your tiles out on some old newspaper or an old shower curtain in a well ventilated area.  Following the directions on the can, spray on the acrylic sealer.  Let dry 30 minutes.  Apply 1-2 more coats, letting the sealer dry at least 30 minutes between coats.  This will help to make the coasters more waterproof.
Finally, cut a square of felt and hot glue it to the back of your coaster.  This will prevent the coaster from scratching the surface it is sitting on.

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