Of course everyone loves receiving a handmade gift, because the friend took the time to make them something special. But why not really personalize the gift and make it even more special? As I did with these personalized coasters I made years ago, way before this blog was a twinkle in my eye! Please excuse the photo quality. If I had known I would develop a blog three years later, I would have taken better quality pictures!
I really thought about the person and what makes them special. One friend's likes everything having to do with birds!
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| Coaster with bird design |
I thought about the colors they liked.
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| Coaster design with pinks |
Bet you can't guess what this friend does for a living?
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| Coaster with "Nurses know where to stick it!" words |
I made this coaster for a friend from his band logo.
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| Coaster made with band logo |
Another friend had just decorated her classroom space with precious fabric. I took a picture of the fabric and printed out a square!
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| Coaster design from fabric |
These are easy to make! I used different scrapbook paper. If I wanted to print a design or print an initial on the paper, etc., then I would make the design in Microsoft Word on my computer. I created a text box smaller than 4"x4," the size of the blank, glossy tile. After making the design, I printed it on the scrapbook paper and cut it out using a paper cutter. I added several layers of
Mod Podge, being sure to dry well between the layers.
This photograph does not do this coaster justice. I like this one because of the layers and the colors.
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| Coaster design with L in Heart |
I also stacked scrapbook papers together to make a design.
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| Coaster design with layers of scrapbook paper |
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| Coaster design with scrapbook paper layers |
I purchased felt backing with adhesive from my local hardware store and cut the felt to fit the tile.
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| Felt backing for coasters |
For friends who really love their sports team and their alma mater.
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| Coaster design representing a sports team |
And, of course, my husband had to receive one....War Eagle!
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| Coaster design with Auburn logo |
I think my friends really liked the personalized coasters I made for them so many years ago, because I still see them being used on their desks or in their homes. It makes me smile! And, isn't that what it's all about?
I don't have photographs of all my designs, but here are a few others.
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| Coaster design for Bon-bon |
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| Coaster design for office mate |
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| Coaster with colorful T |
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| Coaster design bringing music to my ears |
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| Coaster design for a special aunt |
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| Coaster design with scripted letters |
Keeping surfing, pinning and creating!
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