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August 28, 2012

DIY Map Coasters

DIY map coasters on a table

If you've been around here for long you may have gathered that we have a thing for maps...and from what I can see they are popping up all over the home decor universe so I'm embracing it! I was cleaning out a drawer not too long ago and found some old maps from when my husband and I lived in Italy and thought they'd make perfect little coasters so I DIY'ed a few up.  Super fast, super easy, and best of all-FREE since I had everything on hand!
diy map coasters chipboard mod podge tutorial

Maps, chipboard coasters, Mod Podge...check!

A close up of DIY map coasters

I traced the coasters (which I bought literally 3 years ago for a craft project) onto the maps trying to line them up to get the "cool" spots.  You can guess what comes next in this crazy complicated tutorial, yes, I cut them out. Fancy.

An in process picture of how to make DIY map coasters

I brushed on one coat of Mod Podge directly to the coaster then smoothed on the map cutout.  I then brushed another coat of Mod Podge on top.  I waited fifteen minutes and did a second coat.  I am a Mod Podge newbie (don't forget about my Photo Canvas Fail) so I think this is how I was supposed to do this.  Nevertheless-it worked which is always a good thing! They seem functional so far as well...I tried them out and didn't have a problem with them getting wet.  I debated sealing them but I'm going to see how they hold up first.

A glass and pitcher of water with DIY map coasters being used

Are you hopping on the map trend? If you are check out my Vintage Map Desk and Wooden Wall Map! Or if you're in the mood for coaster but maps aren't your style you can always DIY your own Ceramic tile coasters!

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  1. Jami says

    August 28, 2012 at 11:53 am

    This truncating thing just stinks! I hate when a few people ruin something for others! It is so much easier to read a post in my reader instead of on a web page. However you SHOULD protect yourself and your ideas! I just wish there was another solution. Stupid "scrapers!"

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  2. Penelope says

    August 28, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    You should seal it. Someone will leave a glass there overnight and it will stick in a truly ugly way. Don't ask me how I know.

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  3. Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says

    August 28, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    Nothing is better than a free project! I love the white "ROMA" coaster 🙂

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  4. Leslie Stewart says

    August 29, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    Love them! Great idea! I'd love for you to share this at my linky party, Twirl & Take a Bow at http://www.houseontheway.com. Hope you can stop by!
    Thanks,
    Leslie

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  5. Archie says

    August 31, 2012 at 9:40 am

    Hi Melissa,

    Stumbled upon this today... two thumbs up! I really like the looks of this project; there's just something about maps... they tell a story without words.

    Also, I really like your site. I'll have to turn my wife onto it as well.

    Cheers

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  6. Kristen says

    August 31, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    Love LOVE this!!

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  7. Jenna says

    August 31, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    I LOVE this idea! So smart! Must try with all those maps I pick up from places I visit.

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  8. Carl Hancock Marketing Godalming says

    April 27, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    These look excellent. I've got family spread across the globe, so I think they might all be getting a set for their closest city. Thanks!

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  9. Melanie says

    May 06, 2014 at 2:01 pm

    My brother recommended I might like this blog. He was
    totally right. This post actually made my
    day. You cann't imagine simply how much time I had spent for this information!
    Thanks!

    Reply

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