Crafting with HP Photosmart Printer {&GIVEAWAY}

My children love arts and crafts. With the amount of rainy days we’ve been having, there’s nothing like passing the time than with a little indoor crafts. I recently attended an HP event at the lovely Dwell Studio flagship store in SoHo and wanted to share this awesome craft you can do at home with your kids that makes a great homemade gift or even keepsake for yourself.

Personalized Photo Coasters:

Supplies:

• 4 inch tiles
• Mod Podge Glossy
• HP color printer and Original HP Ink and supplies
• White paint and a small paint brush
• Ruler and scissors
• A sheet of felt or fun foam
• Polyurethane and an applicator (or spray polyurethane)
• Glue gun or Gorilla Glue

Step 1: Paint the edges of your tiles white

Most white tiles come with a tan edge. You can leave them tan or paint them white to give it a more finished look.

Step 2: Attach the Backing

To keep the tiles from scratching furniture, use a glue gun or Gorilla Glue (or any other heavy duty glue) to apply foam or felt to the back of the coaters. Cut the foam/felt to fit the bottom and use a decent amount of heavy duty glue to attach to the coaster.

Step 3: Choose and Print Your Photos

You will need a 4×4 photo for each coaster. Use your printer to print the photos onto HP 4×6 or 5×7 photo paper and cut it to size.

Step 4: Glue your Photos

Spread a thin, even layer of Mod Podge on the top of your tile. Place your 4×4 image on top of the tile in the center. Make sure to smooth out the photo so that it sticks to the tile! Add a second, thin layer of Mod Podge on top of the photo and smooth it from the center to the edges. Let the Mod Podge dry.

Step 5: Apply your Polyurethane Top Coat

Spray Polyurethane works like a charm and will protect your coasters from moisture! Spray a thin layer on the top and sides of the coasters. You can do as many layers as you want, but make sure the Polyurethane has time to dry between coats. (Note: it’s best to use the spray polyurethane outside of the house if you can)

Step 6: Let Coasters Dry

Once you’ve finished putting your coasters together, let them dry overnight. These make great gifts for birthdays, Father’s Day, and anything in between.

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