From Tiles to Coasters

I stopped off at Lowe’s to check out their mis-tints and didn’t find anything, but I did find these pretty blue tiles. There were only 5 of them so I snatched them up for .o6 cents each. It’s really weird going through the check out with only .30 cents worth of merchandise.

I cut out some vinyl, using my Cricut, to add to the tiles. I picked an all season theme so I could use them year round.

Once I had the placement right I peeled off the backing and secured them to the tiles.

Since I had 5, I added a little bird to one of the branches. I know 5 is an odd number, but in my home one is bound to get broke. Then I’ll have the usual 4.

I had these bumpers in my junk drawer.

So I applied them to the bottom of the tiles to prevent scratching any surface they might be used on.

I think they turned out pretty cute.

Don’t you?

{ 48 comments… add one }
  • the cape on the corner August 23, 2010, 9:18 am

    loving it. great job! makes me wish for a cricut, but i fear i wouldn’t know what to do with it. this would be one to try!

  • Beth August 23, 2010, 9:32 am

    Thats adorable! I need to get a cricut!

  • Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage August 23, 2010, 9:44 am

    Too cute!! Love them!

  • Stella August 23, 2010, 10:14 am

    What a clever idea. Love the blue. Do you put any kind of a protective coating on them?

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  • Whitney August 23, 2010, 1:27 pm

    I love them I want ot make some now 🙂

  • Sheri August 23, 2010, 4:01 pm

    Wow! So gorgeous!!!!

  • Cecily August 23, 2010, 7:24 pm

    That is just awesome. Love the coasters and the images you put on them. Very cool.

  • C Roecker August 23, 2010, 7:27 pm

    I am going to be on the look out for a similar deal and when I find one…I can’t wait!

  • Kansasa Amy August 23, 2010, 8:36 pm

    Those are adorable! You are just so darn creative!

  • Jen August 23, 2010, 9:54 pm

    Incredible! IHeart these, I think I totally need a Cricut! 🙂

    xoxo,
    Jen

  • Jessa (Holiday-Haven) August 24, 2010, 12:26 am

    Very adorable! One to remember.

  • Kara August 24, 2010, 6:28 am

    So cute!!! Love them!

  • Sourkraut August 24, 2010, 7:05 am

    These are so sweet and a great bargain! Spotted your link at All Thingz Related.

  • Cristan August 24, 2010, 5:45 pm

    They turned out WAY cute! Great job! 😀

  • Jennifer Juniper August 25, 2010, 5:17 am

    These are really cute – love the bird 🙂

  • Traci August 25, 2010, 9:14 am

    I need to make these for my friend Christmas presents.

  • Robin @ Chris & Robin's Nest August 25, 2010, 9:59 am

    Great job! What a cute idea. We need some new coasters, but so many of the store-bought ones are boring and/or ugly. Now I think I’ll just make my own – thanks for the inspiration!

  • Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking August 25, 2010, 11:17 am

    SUPER cute! Great idea 🙂

  • decorating diva August 25, 2010, 11:39 am

    so cute! love the color of the tiles and your vinyl cut outs are adorable! i gotta get me a cricut!

  • Swing Time Designs August 25, 2010, 12:23 pm

    Really cool idea. I love them.

  • Swing Time Designs August 25, 2010, 12:25 pm

    Great idea. Love them!

  • Amy August 25, 2010, 7:19 pm

    I love them! They are beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

  • Amanda@The Hand Me Down House August 26, 2010, 7:06 am

    Leanne these are adorable! What a great idea — they would make a great gift, too! 🙂

  • Saraccino August 26, 2010, 10:58 pm

    So cute! I definitely need a cricut… but they are so expensive *sniff*

  • Karen Foster August 27, 2010, 5:55 am

    These are so cute! I am not very artistic, but I really want to try these. Thanks!

  • Jenn @ Seeds on a Breeze August 27, 2010, 10:04 am

    Georgeous. There is no way I could have left Lowe’s with only 0.30 of stuff, but you spent yours well. These would be great hostess gifts.

  • Allison August 27, 2010, 2:21 pm

    How cute. Love the little bird!

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  • Deah August 27, 2010, 4:53 pm

    OK, love love love these coasters! So cheap and adorable. You have the best ideas, you are so talented.

  • Angelique August 27, 2010, 9:13 pm

    Gorgeous!!!!

    Your coasters are stunning!!!

  • Cheryl August 27, 2010, 9:26 pm

    Cute coasters. Love the blue color. Where did you get the bumpers? Can they be found at Lowe’s as well?

  • Liz@HoosierHomemade August 29, 2010, 7:02 pm

    You know I love your work! This project is one of my all time favorites! They would make awesome Christmas presents too!
    Thanks for linking up to Blog Party, and being so faithful.
    ~Liz

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  • Meli September 11, 2010, 9:45 am

    So cute! I have a Silhouette machine (similar to the Cricut). I need to keep an eye out for pretty tiles now!

  • Lorie September 11, 2010, 2:01 pm

    They look amazing! And I love the color of the tile! We have 5 in our family, so I don’t think 5 is an odd number to have at all!

    Thanks for linking up to Show and Tell Saturday!

  • Rita Barakat September 13, 2010, 11:30 pm

    This is such a great idea! Love it!

  • Ashley @ A Midwestern Mrs. September 22, 2010, 8:52 pm

    Those are adorable, and you’re right, perfect for any season!

  • Sharyl@The little brown house September 22, 2010, 10:08 pm

    Those are so cute! I have some tiles just like that but white and was thinking of doing something similar as Christmas gifts – I love the idea of vinyl. Of course, once I add a Cricut to the mix the gift cost goes up a little bit….

  • Christy September 23, 2010, 5:01 am

    Adorable! One more thing to add to my list of “things to look for” at Lowes and Home Depot!

  • Ashley September 23, 2010, 6:26 am

    Very cute! We need some new coasters in our house, so I think I’ll try this out.

  • Carla September 23, 2010, 4:08 pm

    Oooo . . . now I love this! Ingenious. I will be definitely be “borrowing” your idea ;o). Thanks so much for sharing.

  • melissa*320 sycamore September 24, 2010, 11:13 am

    I want a cricut now! Adorable.

  • Brittany @ lovestitched September 28, 2010, 8:36 am

    these turned out beautiful! and what a great gift idea with the holidays coming up 🙂

  • Kate September 28, 2010, 10:55 am

    I love these! I saw these tiles on clearance, but I had only ever used the stone-type tiles for coasters in the past…I’ll have to go back and see if they’re still there! Here from CSI!

  • Amanda @ Serenity Now September 30, 2010, 6:17 am

    LOVE these!!! So, so pretty!! Stopping by as this week’s CSI Judge. 🙂

  • Virginia September 30, 2010, 7:42 pm

    This is such a great idea! And they turned out so pretty!

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