Today I’m going to share with you my FAVORITE student parent gifts ever! They’re inexpensive and super quick and easy. I love them so much that I always make my own children pose for a photo!!
First… you need to gather a few materials. I purchased everything except the tiles from Amazon. You definitely want to get the tiles from Lowe’s. I got them for 16 cents a pieces. You can click on the pictures and it will take you to the links.
So here goes… your first step is to take pictures of your students with their hands in the air. Then, you’ll need to print black/white on regular white copy paper.
**I put the pictures in PowerPoint and then made sure the size of each image was 4.5 x 6. You could probably print right from your phone or camera… you could also upload to Microsoft Word… I’m just most familiar with PowerPoint! When printing you will want to print ACTUAL SIZE and not scale to fit the paper.
Your picture might be a little big for the tile…. You will need to trace around the tile to make the picture fit!
Cut out each image!
Put a thin layer of Mod Podge on the tile and glue down the photograph.
Cut off the access paper around the edges.
Use a sharpie to draw a squiggly line.
Now it’s time to add the lights…. I always let my students do this part!!!
I think it works the best when you use the back of a paint brush!!
Once the paint dries you’re ready for a layer of Mod Podge.
It will look like this before it dries… don’t worry…. It dries clear…
And there you have it… My favorite parent gifts ever…..
Also… If you’re looking for some new holiday themed activities that will have your students learning but also having FUN…. our Christmas unit just got a HUGE update!!!
December is so fun in the classroom! I hope you have an amazing month!
-Hollie
Should it be Mod Podge? And which one? Is there a specific Mod Podge so the Photos looks so bright?
Yes! The Matte Mod Podge looks best!
What size are the white tiles for the Christmas lights pictures?
Did you use photo paper or printer paper?
Can you use the spray Mod Podge?
Could you do this but with snowflakes for families that don’t celebrate Christmas? Wondering how to do the snowflakes.
These are precious! What type of tiles are those, wall, floor, ceramic? Also, where did you find the background for them to pose? Thank you very much!
It seems like it would be easier to do the sharpie line and paint before gluing the picture to the tile. Is there a reason you glued it on first? I’m considering trying this with my grade 2 class!
What size tile did you use? Thanks
Why paper did you use, was it card stock or regular printing paper?
What are your thoughts on the waterproof modge podge? Or what kind is best for a coaster
I don’t get the hands up? 😅😅 thanks
Can it be any other color tiles? I can’t seem to find the 0.16 ones. 🙁
Do you have the link for the tile?
Hello what type of paper did you use?
My pictures keep printing out blurry on my computer. Do you have any advice? Thanks!
can you do the same thing on wood slices?
When you print the pictures, do they need to be on printer paper or copy paper will be ok?
Hi! How did you package these to get home given how fragile the tiles are? Also, about how long did it take for the mod podge to dry once applied?
Thanks!
Do you need to use acrylic paint? Can you use sharpie markers or waterbased paint?
What kind of paper and printer did you use? I printed one on the school computer on their copy paper and when I put the mod podge on, it smeared. Any advice?
Could I use washable paint to use the kids fingerprints for the lights?
Do parents use these as coasters? Will the photo get ruined? Do you have to bake?
Thanks!
Can you use these as drink coasters or will liquid ruin it? I’ll be trying for sure!
Can you use a picture on picture paper?
I sent them to Walgreens 🤦♀️
Could this be used as a coaster ?
Have you ever done this where they paint on the picture prior to applying the picture to the tile with mod podge? It is such a cute craft. I can’t wait to get started on it. Thank you!
This was a hit! My students loved posing and adding the lights. I purchased a small easel and box. The students wrapped the gift.
Do you have a link for the easel?
Would markers work instead of acrylic paint?
Our pictures wrinkled up. Do you have any tips so that they don’t wrinkle?
Ours did the same! Any hints? “Our pictures wrinkled up. Do you have any tips so that they don’t wrinkle?”
would it be wise to spray on a shellac coat once dry so water won’t affect it later?