How to Make Stamped Tumbled Tile Coasters
Here’s a very, very simple project that makes a much appreciated gift. Even if you aren’t a “crafty” person, you can do this. Stamped tile coasters easy to make, and they are practical and pretty.
One year I made these for just about everybody for Christmas, and they were a big hit. (Well, anyway, everyone seemed to like them… ) Everyone can use coasters, right? If you’d like to learn how to make stamped tile coasters, read on!
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Supplies for Stamped Tile Coasters
(The products I’ve linked to are similar to, but may not be exactly what I used.)
- Tumbled tiles (unglazed) – I got mine at a home improvement store.
- Rubber stamps The one I’ve linked to is bigger than the one I used. I used 2 smaller ones.
- Stazon ink pad(s)- Mustard, Pumpkin
- Cork coasters or felt (for the bottom)
- Sealant (Minwax Polycrylic is often recommended for this.)
- If you are using clear stamps, you’ll need acrylic blocks for temporary mounting. Wood mounted stamps are ready to go, as is.
How to Make Stamped Tile Coasters
- Take an unglazed tumbled tile (very inexpensive at Home Depot, Lowes, etc.) and stamp with Stazon ink. Stazon is a permanent ink that comes in a lot of different colors. (Black or brown ink look really nice for quotes or verses.) If you are new to rubber stamping, here are some tips. Ink your stamp, and stamp firmly, without rocking the stamp. Lift the stamp straight up, after stamping.
- Although I didn’t seal mine, I wish I had. Minwax Polycrylic is one of the recommended sealers for this.
- Add some felt or a cork coaster to the bottom of the tile to finish it off. There are also little rubber table protectors for this purpose.
I tied together sets of 4 with organza ribbon for gifts.
You can really get creative with this. Break out the quote stamps, verses, etc. and make a coordinated set. Or maybe some Christmas coasters. The fall leaves would be a nice hostess gift at Thanksgiving. Using a large background stamp will cover the whole tile, which is really pretty, too. There are so many options.
Have fun, and let me know how it goes!
This post was originally published in 2012 and updated in 2023.
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Very cute! I would love for you to share these at our Pinteresting Link party tomorrow! herestohandyandy.blogspot.com
Great tutorial – I'm always looking for good ideas for Christmas! Thanks also for stopping by my blog.
What a Fabulous and Great idea!!TFS..Saw it on Joyful Stamper
That is definitely one craft I think I could pull off! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!
Very cute, I planned to make something like this weekend with mini canvases!
Gorgeous, perfect for Autumn. Thank you for sharing at the hop xo
This is such a great idea! I found your site through the sasse life sunday social. I am your newest follower. I hope you get an opportunity to stop by TheStuffofSuccess and say hello. Have a terrific week. Athena
The leaves are very detailed. Good idea, Pam.
I love these very beautiful and might take on as for christmas gifts..
This is one unique and interesting project! 🙂
I bought some tumbled tiles with the intention of mod podging but I think this idea is much better- and I have some stamps I haven't used in forever! Love it! Following you on pinterest! Thanks for stopping by Pinner Takes All!
How cute! Great idea!
What a great idea, Pam! I think I might give this a try! I always hesitate to do tutorials on blogs, because I'm not very skillful with my hands :/, hehe.
Thanks a lot for dropping by today! Hope you're having a fun week ;D.
Miki.
Stopping by again to tell you I am linking up to this great post in my post for tomorrow. You solved my problem in my quest to make coasters. Tumbled not ceramic- had been working with ceramic all week and it was an epic fail.
Pam. I love these. I am going to pin the image. And the soccer cupcake wasn't my favorite either (personally love the monkeys!) though it took forever and I was proud of my non-artsy self for making soccer balls on cupcakes! Let me know when you are not too busy and would like to be a mentor mom.
Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things hop. Your participation helps make it a success.I'm sorry I am slow to visit I am fighting a nasty head cold and my time on the computer has been limited.Wishing you a beautiful day .xo
I love these and we have a ton of left over tiles that I didn't know what to do with! Thanks so much for the idea!!
Blessings!
Cool project!! I love this idea! I think we still have a bunch of leftover tiles from when we did our kitchen backsplash.
Gives a vintage feel. Looks great, Pam. #HomeMattersParty
Cute idea, and very customize-able. Thanks for sharing #homemattersparty
How cool! Perfect for fall! Thanks for sharing!
What an awesome idea! I will be featuring this in this week’s Creative Compulsions.
Michelle
https://mybijoulifeonline.com
I must have close to two complete boxes of tumbled stone tiles from a kitchen re-do and just keep moving them from shelf to shelf because I did not know what to do with them. This post 100% answers that question for me! Visiting you from Thursday Favorite Things linkup 🙂
I love this idea for drink coasters, especially for gift ideas. So pretty for fall and my mind is going to all the seasons, especially the upcoming holiday season.
Thanks, Marie! Yes, they make perfect holiday gifts and are just fun to have around for entertaining guests.
So cute!
Thanks, Amber!
These are so cute! Be sure to share them at TTA this week, Pam!
Thanks, Julie – will do!
What a beautiful tile!
Thank you so much, Joanne!
These are lovely!
Thank you, Donna!
Fabulous tutorial and a perfect hostess gift for this time of year. Featuring when my link party opens!
Thank you so much, Carol – I really appreciate that!!
Love this idea! What a fun, creative gift. Visiting from Friendship Friday.
Thanks so much, Jennifer!