I’ve been wanting to try doing some DIY Coasters using napkins! And at this time of year there are so many cute napkins all over…I’m always looking for a great party favor or hostess gift and these DIY coasters would be perfect for either…
Next time you see adorable napkins and think you don’t really need them, remember these coasters! Here’s what ya need:
*Napkins (small ones)
*Matte tiles (got mine at Home Depot for 16 cents each!)
*Mod Podge
*Cork for the bottom (you can use the tiny cork dots or the rolls of cork)
*Polyurethane for sealing the finished product!
The napkin had 4 images when I unfolded it! So you could do a Craft party and tons of people could share a pack of napkins! I use only the top layer of the napkin. I find the thinner the paper, the better it goes on.
Spread Mod Podge on the tile and place the napkin, carefully rubbing over the top.
Now put on a generous coat of Mod Podge…let it dry and put on another coat!
Put cork on the back side. If you’re using the dots just put them in the corners. I used the roll of cork (because I had it!) and I put 4 big blobs of hot glue in the corners and then placed the cork, which is already sticky. The big blobs of hot glue gave the corners a tiny lift and made me feel like it would reeeeaaally stick.
Now just spray 2 coats of Polyurethane over the tops letting dry in between coats!
I took these with some kitchen towels as a hostess gift to Baby Sister on Thanksgiving. They were such fun to make I’m thinking of party favors for my Let’s Do Dessert Party that’s coming up!
nannykim says
December 6, 2009 at 10:23 pmWhat a great idea–these are adorable. Wish I had some modgepodge–I need to get some!
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Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
December 6, 2009 at 10:39 pmThese are cute and I’m finding I need a few more gifts to make for Christmas. These may be just what I need!
suzanne says
December 6, 2009 at 10:53 pmOh, I have some modgepodge …Just need the tiles and cork! Those are adorable! I think I can do that!
Suzanne
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Sonia says
December 6, 2009 at 11:00 pmHow cute…I love the snowman coasters…great hostess gifts! Great idea!
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Kelee Katillac says
December 6, 2009 at 11:39 pmSuper nice idea! Thoughtful as a hostess gift too!
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love, kelee
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Michelle @ Sweet Something says
December 7, 2009 at 12:00 amAwesome! I love how this project turned out and SO easy! Thanks for sharing!
jane carter says
December 7, 2009 at 12:11 amWow! What a simple and cute idea! I definitely have to make some of these.
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Julie Garmon says
December 7, 2009 at 8:12 amOr…..I could just order a set or two from you.
rene smith says
December 7, 2009 at 8:49 amwhat a cute idea Robin! Do you have any ideas that would be good for children to do at party? I am trying to get a quick craft together for my youngest sons Christmas party at school.
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TidyMom says
December 7, 2009 at 10:06 amRobin I LOVE this idea with the napkins!! – I have your first coaster tut bookmarked LOL —-now I want to do this!!
CUTE CUTE!
~TidyMom
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Julie says
December 7, 2009 at 10:21 amI love this!! Do you mind if I ask what size the tiles where?
Blessings,
Julie
Robin says
December 7, 2009 at 11:30 amI’m not certain of the measurements but they were the standard size square tiles at Lowe’s or Home Depot. (close to the size of a cocktail or lunch napkin, a little bigger than your palm!!!) Hope that helps
Sherri S says
December 7, 2009 at 10:38 amI made tile coasters last year. Stamped. I’ve been tempted to make them like this. Yours are ADORABLE!
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Vicky says
December 7, 2009 at 11:05 amSo creative and yet so simple!! I’ve always wondered what to do with leftover napkins that are too cute to just toss. Now I know!! Love it!
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[email protected] says
December 7, 2009 at 11:12 amToo cute! I’m going shopping for napkins & supplies tonight. What a great girls craft night idea 🙂
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Sarah says
December 7, 2009 at 12:07 pmRobin, thank you so much for this lovely idea. I am definately making these for our hostess this Sat. evening. I have one question; in the pics it looks as if the edges of the napkin extend over the tile. Did you fold them over to the back of the tile or did you cut them off? Thanks again.
Bellen says
December 7, 2009 at 1:41 pmCoasters are wonderful – just think of all the holidays and special days they can be made for.
Question: the polyurethane applied as sealer – is that to actually seal for use or because the ModPodge has a tendency to stay sticky?
Nancy says
December 7, 2009 at 3:14 pmJust bought Modge Podge and this is a great project. Your napkins are too cute, also!
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Jon Smith says
December 7, 2009 at 5:15 pmI just love reading Modge Podge. I think we’ve set a record for number of sentences with Modge Podge in it. Love that stuff and the project is neat, too!
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[email protected] and Cheese says
December 7, 2009 at 5:45 pmGreat project! Really cute and thanks so much for showing us how you did it. I always thought napkins would be too delicate to decoupage but you proved me sooooo wrong! Thank you!
Rhonda says
December 7, 2009 at 8:25 pmThese are precious! 🙂 ~Rhonda
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Pinky says
December 7, 2009 at 10:41 pmI am off tomorrow for Modge Podge and a roll of cork! These are ADORABLE and sound very EASY!!!! We are going to a party Sat. and this will be my gift! Thank you SO much!!!!! XO, Pinky
Maryann says
December 7, 2009 at 11:31 pmGreat gift idea ~ I really want to make these!
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Pam says
December 8, 2009 at 1:20 amThank you so much for sharing this! I just moved into a new neighborhood and am sure they exchange ‘neighbor gifts’. What a great idea!
joan says
December 8, 2009 at 7:52 pmI liked your coasters so much I am going to post the tutorial on my facebook page for friends and family who make holiday gifts. Thanks! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Jody says
December 11, 2009 at 11:08 amI LOVE this adorable & creative idea! Thanks for sharing. One question, what do you do with the excess napkin hanging off of the sides of the tile? Could this project be done with photographs?
Cheri Peoples says
December 13, 2009 at 12:10 pmAren’t these so fun and easy to make. I just love them.
Cheri
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Thankfully Thrifty says
December 20, 2009 at 8:15 pmI cannot wait to makes these! I linked to them. 🙂
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Heather says
December 20, 2009 at 9:03 pmI love it! I can never quite justify buying the funny or beautiful napkins I see everywhere. Now, I can make a bunch and give as gifts. And, I’m not even crafty…but i think i could handle this one:)
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Crystal says
December 3, 2010 at 7:33 pmI love this idea. I tried these the other day and haven’t been able to find the cork. Where did you find the roll of cork? Thanks!
Crystal says
December 3, 2010 at 7:33 pmI love this idea. I tried these the other day and haven’t been able to find the cork. Where did you find the roll of cork? Thanks!
Robin says
December 1, 2011 at 6:49 pmCrystal, I used a roll of cork from Michaels!
Wendy says
December 1, 2011 at 6:27 pmCan you tell me.. Is the modge podge then water proof?? I always thought it was like glue and would turn white if wet…
Robin says
December 1, 2011 at 6:51 pmWendy, I’ve been using these coasters for over a year and they held up fine w/ the Mod Podge, no turning white! But that’s a great question! Not certain if Mod Podge is actually waterproof but the amount of water on my coasters has been minimal. good luck!xo
shelley mcg says
July 10, 2012 at 11:32 pmI love your coasters and I tried them but when I put the modge podge on the top of the napkin, it bubbled and torn when I tried to remove the bubbles. Is this what happened to yours and they simply shrink back when they dry? I love them but have had all kinds of trouble. Any advice?
Thanks, shelley
Robin says
July 11, 2012 at 12:49 pmShelley, did you separate the layers of the napkin down to just the top layer??? Mine did fine but I’m thinking if you tried to adhere 2 layers onto the tile it might crinkle up?
I was also really careful with the top coat of mod podge, putting it on gingerly. (Did you wait till the napkin was dry from gluing it to the tile originally?)
Hummmm, that’s all I can think of!!
I’m so sorry you had some trouble with them, I’m gonna make some more soon and if I come up with anything else I’ll let you know xo
Robin
Linda J says
April 28, 2013 at 6:06 pmWant to try some of these tiles soon – I have some cute summer themed napkins bought for another project.
FYI: I was just working with napkins for another mixed media project & ran across napkins with “3” layers! Didn’t realize there was a 3rd layer of tissue to remove until tried to adhere napkin with modge podge to paper & the top layer kept rolling up off the page. It wasn’t until I realized there was another layer to remove that I could move on. The layer in-between is harder to separate than the first piece.
Robin says
April 29, 2013 at 9:24 amLinda J, I’ve had 2 layers in a napkin before but never 3!!! You’re so right in that all the layers will need to be separate for the layer with the image to adhere to the tiles! Thanks for the heads-up! xo