DIY Photo Coasters

I couldn’t figure out what to get my mom for her birthday. I wanted something thoughtful, something she would have for a long time, and something ‘homemade,’ if at all possible. I had seen this idea of ‘photo coasters’ before, but it wasn’t until I saw this post on how to make them that I decided I needed to try it. It dawned on me that it would be the perfect gift for my mom. While the project did take a bit of time to make (waiting in between steps), it was fun and totally worth it. My mom absolutely loved them.

*I used pictures of my parents, brother, sister-in-law, and Matthew, but you could just as easily make this for a friend with tons of friends pictures. 

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16 Comments

  1. Rachel wrote:

    Such a cute idea! I’ve made coasters from decoupaging magazine clippings before, but never photos of myself/friends. This would be great for the holidays!

    Life Unsweetened

    Posted 11.8.12 Reply
  2. Natalie wrote:

    OMG! the cutest idea!! Need to try this! http://www.fashionifancy.com

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  3. amy wrote:

    fabulous idea!

    xx amy

    Leopard and Lillies

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  4. Gwen wrote:

    What a fabulous idea…I bet she loved it! xoxo

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  5. Alyssa wrote:

    What a FUN idea, Julie! This would be perfect for a hostess gift…I have a friend who would love them with vintage pictures or postcards too. Love it, totally Pinning it now!

    Alyssa
    The Glossy Life

    Posted 11.8.12 Reply
  6. This is such a wonderful gift idea, it’s creative, meaningful and definitely doesn’t break the bank! Thanks for sharing!

    xo jen

    Posted 11.8.12 Reply
  7. love this idea, i’m loving your diys lately. Xo Megan

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  8. LesliMarie wrote:

    Great DIY christmas gift.

    http://www.leslimarie.com

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  9. deanna wrote:

    The BEST. I must try it. People love photos of themselves and family!

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  10. Michelle wrote:

    I made something similar to this for my roommates in college! Love it!

    xo Michelle

    Fierce & Fashionable

    Posted 11.8.12 Reply
  11. Courtney wrote:

    These are so cute! And love that they’re completely personalized

    girlavantgarde.com

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  12. ashley wrote:

    So adorable. Great gift idea!!

    xo Ashley
    http://www.ashnfashn.com

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  13. myra bortnick wrote:

    Too cute to place a glass of prosecco on! Lol!

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  14. Zhanna wrote:

    What a cute idea..love it!
    XO,
    Zhanna
    http://www.lifeandbows.com

    Posted 11.9.12 Reply
  15. Rachel wrote:

    My future sister-in-law made me a set of these for Christmas. She used all photos and me and my fiancé It was such a great gift! I use them all the time.

    Posted 11.9.12 Reply