Here's a very simple project that makes a much appreciated gift. One year I made these for just about everybody for Christmas, and they were a big hit. (Well, anyway, everyone seemed to like them... )
You will need: (Supplies are linked at the end of this post.)
Tumbled tiles (unglazed)
Rubber stamps
Stazon ink pad
Sharpie markers (optional)
Spray acrylic sealer
Cork coasters or felt
Here's what to do:
1. Take a tumbled tile (very inexpensive at Home Depot, Lowes, etc.) and stamp with Stazon ink. Stazon is a permanent ink that comes in a lot of different colors. I used colored Stazon ink, but you could use black Stazon, and then color in the image with a Sharpie permanent marker. I like the simplicity of just the colored Stazon for these leaves, (and I've never tried the Sharpies...)
2. After stamping, many people recommend that you heat set the ink by placing the coaster in a 250 degree oven for about 20-30 minutes.
3. Next, spray the tile with a spray acrylic sealer in matte. (Mine was from Plaid, but there are other brands.)
4. Add some felt or a cork coaster to the bottom of the tile to finish it off.
I tied together sets of 4 with organza ribbon for gifts.
You can really get creative with this. Break out the quote stamps, verses, etc. and make a coordinated set. Or maybe some Christmas coasters. The fall leaves would be a nice hostess gift at Thanksgiving.
Have fun, and let me know how it goes!
Supplies:
The products below are similar, but may not be exactly the same as the ones in the project.
Linking to:
30 Handmade Days
Simply Creations
Fridays Unfolded
Inspire Me Fridays
Katherine's Corner
Creative Me at The Southern Institute
A Pinteresting Party
You're Gonna Love It
Whatever You Want Wednesday
Wow Me Wednesday
Made By Me Wednesdays
Create and Share
Thursday Favorite Things
Blog Stalking Thursday
Made You Look Thursdays
Manic Mondays
Home Matters
A Round Tuit
Skip to My Lou
SITS DIY and Recipe Linky
Inspire Me Monday at Mostly Blogging
Very cute! I would love for you to share these at our Pinteresting Link party tomorrow! herestohandyandy.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial - I'm always looking for good ideas for Christmas! Thanks also for stopping by my blog.
ReplyDeleteWhat a Fabulous and Great idea!!TFS..Saw it on Joyful Stamper
ReplyDeleteThat is definitely one craft I think I could pull off! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!
ReplyDeleteVery cute, I planned to make something like this weekend with mini canvases!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, perfect for Autumn. Thank you for sharing at the hop xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea and so very lovely too! These certainly would be great gifts -- who can't use pretty coasters?!
ReplyDeleteBTW - thanks for your sweet comment on my blog!
This is such a great idea! I found your site through the sasse life sunday social. I am your newest follower. I hope you get an opportunity to stop by TheStuffofSuccess and say hello. Have a terrific week. Athena
ReplyDeleteThe leaves are very detailed. Good idea, Pam.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting this morning! Newest follower on Linky, Twitter, and Pinterest. I am loving these coasters! I will have to see what stamps I have and make some for Christmas gifts!
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I love these very beautiful and might take on as for christmas gifts..
ReplyDeleteThis is one unique and interesting project! :)
ReplyDeleteI bought some tumbled tiles with the intention of mod podging but I think this idea is much better- and I have some stamps I haven't used in forever! Love it! Following you on pinterest! Thanks for stopping by Pinner Takes All!
ReplyDeleteHow cute! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, Pam! I think I might give this a try! I always hesitate to do tutorials on blogs, because I'm not very skillful with my hands :/, hehe.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for dropping by today! Hope you're having a fun week ;D.
Miki.
Stopping by again to tell you I am linking up to this great post in my post for tomorrow. You solved my problem in my quest to make coasters. Tumbled not ceramic- had been working with ceramic all week and it was an epic fail.
ReplyDeleteStamped tiles are great and what a fun way to add a seasonal look!
ReplyDeletePam. I love these. I am going to pin the image. And the soccer cupcake wasn't my favorite either (personally love the monkeys!) though it took forever and I was proud of my non-artsy self for making soccer balls on cupcakes! Let me know when you are not too busy and would like to be a mentor mom.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things hop. Your participation helps make it a success.I'm sorry I am slow to visit I am fighting a nasty head cold and my time on the computer has been limited.Wishing you a beautiful day .xo
ReplyDeleteI love these and we have a ton of left over tiles that I didn't know what to do with! Thanks so much for the idea!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Cool project!! I love this idea! I think we still have a bunch of leftover tiles from when we did our kitchen backsplash.
ReplyDeleteThose are great!! What a perfect gift idea for that person that wants something different. Thank you for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty
ReplyDeleteGives a vintage feel. Looks great, Pam. #HomeMattersParty
ReplyDeleteI love the tiles you chose for your coasters. They look rustic and perfect for the Fall leaf stamps. Cute idea! #HomeMattersParty
ReplyDeleteI love stamped coasters! These are such a great gift for the Holidays! So versatile! #HomeMattersParty
ReplyDeleteCute idea, and very customize-able. Thanks for sharing #homemattersparty
ReplyDeleteHow cool! Perfect for fall! Thanks for sharing!
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