First set of favors completed!!

princess74 · February 2010

So, FI and I are making coasters as our favors (set of four per couple) and I'm really happy with how they turned out! I tried to make them look vintage-y - I used patterned cardstock, vintage music sheets, and color-copied pages of a 1965 Hallmark children's book. I still have to glue the cork to the bottom of the tiles.

What do you ladies think? Would you like it if you got it as a favor?

I like them, but I'm worried people will think they're stupid or look too homemade..

alyssa324 · February 2010

i think they freaking adorable!!!!! I am sooo jealous. I love them. great job.

alyssa324 · February 2010

actually i love those so much will you share instructions? I would love to make them for christmas gift next year

(Yes i am one of those that does al my christmas crafting/shopping done at least 4 months before xmas) LOL

princess74 · February 2010

Thank you!! I'm glad you don't think they are tacky or something

Oh I forgot to post the link - I got inspired to do these from Style Me Pretty: http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/03/30/diy-coasters/

They're pretty cheap to make, too - each tile was $0.14 at Lowe's, used a 40% coupon to buy the Mod Podge, etc. They do take a while, though, so good thing you're starting early!!

RobotCake · February 2010

What a great idea! I would definitely use them if I were a guest at your wedding. I second Alyssa's request for instructions! You mention using paper, but they look like ceramic tiles, at least from the photos.

mn2italy · February 2010

They look great! I would like to get them as a favor. I might copy Alyssa's idea and make these for x-mas gifts!

TinaArmstrong · February 2010

Totally beautiful! I love them... A LOT.

hippie4yahweh · February 2010

ohmigod I love the children's book ones! I WANT THEM! So cute.

Nukke · February 2010

yours are way cuter than the stylemepretty ones

I would LOVE to get these as a favour!

latina40299 · February 2010

their tooo cute,I wish I was getting a set of those coasters myself!!

princess74 · February 2010

Ahww, thanks everyone!! Although, I think you ladies are a bit biased because you like vintage things! hehe. I just hope my guests will 'get it'.

@ RobotCake - I posted the link to the tutorial I used! The Mod Podge adheres the cardstock/paper to the tiles really well. Once all the layers are on top of it, it almost looks like part of the tile itself. The cardstock is thicker so you can still see where the edges are, but the music sheets and thinner paper look very fused.

Francesvm · February 2010

Those are so fricken CUTE! Thanks for sharing!!!

breezyblueyez · February 2010

I absolutely LOVE those! i might have to steal the idea!!! i think guests will love them too, we may be a bit biased, but i think people appreciate hand made gifts more than something store bought

LaLaPatches · February 2010

SUPER CUTE! if you have any left over let me know. I'll give you my address to shiip them. lol. Seriously fantastic idea. Love!

Pirata13 · February 2010

Awesome!

First set of favors completed!!

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