Instagram is my favorite social media platform. I like connecting with others through photographs. Often times you can get a better sense of mood and feelings of the person in the photo. And don’t forget the captions also add value and can make you laugh or cry right along. In the last 6 months I have capture thousands of pictures, but only posted a very few of those. And typically what I post is the one that spoke to me and captures the moment the best.
Why keep all the photo’s on Instagram when you can print and enjoy them for a lot longer. I always get inspired by Instagram and today I want to share with you how to make Instagram photo coasters. The process is simple and only requires patience for drying time, but the rest is easy lifting. And not to mention affordable if you use the same .82 cent tiles I got at my local home improvement store.
I was inspired for this project by the various succulents and the ones I tried to keep alive. I learned a hard lesson and right now the only succulents that I have are these photo coasters. Well, I have a few large succulents, but none of the cute small rose shaped succulents. I think they fit right in with my boho mid-century country chic vibe in my home. I know you wonder how I mix all these styles in my home. It just works for me and I don’t care what design standards I am breaking.
I also included a few flowers from this spring because the azaleas were beautiful and in full bloom. I get to enjoy the blooms of spring for months to come and also have a functional coaster for my office, living and dining room.
How to make Instagram Photo Coasters
Supplies
- Download this Walgreens Photo App
- Instagram Photos (perfect size for coasters)
- 4-1/4 in. x 4-1/4 in Tiles (I used these)
- Mod Podge
- Krylon Crystal Clear
- Sponge brush
- Rubbing alcohol
- Cotton Swabs
- Cork backing (I used these)
Directions
- Download app and select photos to print. And pick them up at local Walgreens. (Its really that simple)
- Clean the surface of tiles with alcohol. Let dry. This should be quick.
- Cover tile with a thin layer of mod podge using sponge brush.
- Then place photos on tile and make sure they are centered before it dries.
- Let coasters dry for an hour to make sure picture doesn’t move around
- Now apply a thin layer of mod podge over the photo. Let dry over night.
- In a well ventilated area cover surface and spray a thin coast of the Krylon Crystal Clear. Let dry 2 hours between layers.
- Let coasters sit over night. Then apply cork backing so it will not scratch table surface.