DIY Photo Coasters

With the holidays approaching and families expanding, we wanted to give more personal gifts this year.  I have a new found love this season; MOD PODGE!  Who knew what wonders this stuff could do, ha!  I also discovered that you can upload and print your Instagram photos to Walgreens.  (They print 4 x 4.)  Ok, so my not-so-crafty self took the 4 x 4 pictures of our son since his birth at the start of this year and made photo coasters.  Super Simple!

1.  Apply a layer of Mod Podge to the coaster.
2.  Place photo on square tile. 
3.  Apply a layer of Mod Podge on top of the picture.
4.  Allow to dry. 
5.  Apply a layer of Mod Podge only to the 4 sides of the picture to seal the edges to the tile.  (I found out if you apply 2+ layers it turns your picture pinkish.)
6.  Allow to dry.
7.  Hot glue felt to the back of the coaster to prevent skidding and scratching the tabletop.
8.  Tie together with a ribbon. 

 

 

 

 

 

DIY:

Tiles:  Home Depot 13cents each

Brush:  Home Depot 80cents

Pack of felt:  Wal-Mart under $3

Ribbon:  Wal-Mart 47cents each

Pictures:  Walgreens (via Instagram app) 39cents each

Mod Podge:  Craft store $7.99 (Don't forget your coupon at most craft stores)

*Home Depot offers a military discount with ID.*

 

 

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Splish Splash!

I didn't know it was possible to collect just as many toys in our bathtub as we do in the living room, playroom, and our 10 month old son's bedroom.  Ok, well not really, but pretty close to it!  My husband goes bananas when bathwater is dripped on the bathroom floor and his socks get wet, so I knew I needed to find an easier way to drain the water out of the bath toys each night without splashing water everywhere and keep everything organized, too.  I came across a picture one day on Facebook of a DIY bath toy organizer and altered the design to fit our family's style. 

We used it tonight for the first time, and it was perfect!  I was able to slide the toy baskets to the back of the tub to allow plenty of play room for our lil sailor.  When bath time was over, we threw the toys in the baskets and watched the water drip into the tub, not on the floor.  Genius! 

 

DIY for under $13!

Shower Curtain Rod:  Home Depot, under $10

Baskets:  Dollar Tree, $1 each

Who doesn't have extra rings laying around with lil ones in the house?

 

 

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