Are you wondering how to make Photo Coasters? They’re actually so easy to make!

I’ve got another fun, easy & thrifty project to share with you ~ How to Make Photo Coasters. Grab the Mod Podge, it’s time to do a little crafting!

These easy DIY Photo Coasters start with a simple tile, and transform into sweet keepsakes that make great thrifty gifts!

Make some for yourself, and make some extras to give as a Frugal Gift Idea!

So what are you waiting for? It’s time for another Fun Craft!

Here’s what you’ll need to get started…

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How to Make Photo Coasters

What You’ll Need:

How to Make Photo Coasters with Mod Podge:

Paint the rough, unfinished side edges of the coasters. Once the tile has dried, grab your photos… {black and white photos are also fun to use on this craft!}

Trim photo into a square shape, to fit the tile.

Now, be sure not to rush the project, and give it plenty of time. I made these over the course of several days, and allowed each coat to dry completely for many hours before applying the next coat.

Apply Mod Podge to the back of the photo with a sponge applicator, then press down onto tile. Allow to dry completely. {note: make sure each coat dries completely before applying the next coat}

Once dry, apply a layer of Mod Podge with a sponge applicator to the top of the photo. Use even left-to-right strokes {as always with Mod Podge, lines will show}. Allow to dry completely.

Repeat with 2 more layers of Mod Podge {allowing each layer to dry completely before applying the next}.

How to Make Photo Coasters Waterproof:

Once the coasters have had 3 layers of Mod Podge applied… and have dried completely, take them on outside. It’s time to spray with Acrylic Sealer!

Lay coasters on wax paper, or something else you don’t mind getting sprayed with some over-spray.

The Acrylic Sealer is an important step ~ it will seal the project. This will ensure the coaster is waterproof, and can handle wet glasses sitting on the coasters.

You’ll want a strong coat of sealer on each coaster. I applied a total of 5 coats of sealer, allowing each to dry completely overnight before applying the next coat.

Now it’s time to add some backing to the coasters. I used felt on some, some fleece scraps on some, or you could even use some squares of cork material…

Apply the backing with a hot glue gun, and allow to dry completely.

You did it ~ aren’t these too cute??

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Save some for yourself, and give some as thrifty gifts!!

And promise me… whatever you do… don’t forget to make one of the dog! 😉

Once the coasters are completely dry, stack up a set, grab some ribbon, and you’ve got an extra-cute and thrifty gift!

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A BIG thanks to frugal friend Joli for sharing this fun project idea with us!

What Your Frugal Friends are Saying About This Project:

Maria writes: “Awesome! Gave them to my mother-in-law for her birthday, she loved them! Super cute & very inexpensive!”

Rachel writes: “I had my son decorate 2 tiles and then used pics for the other 2 and gave them as teacher gifts at the end of the year. They were a big hit!”

Eric writes: “Turned out great! Super easy and fun to make.”

Anita writes: “Made them as Baby shower favors!”

Lindsey writes: “Absolutely my favorite Diy project by far”

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So have you made your own Photo Coasters yet?

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