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Day 18 of 31 Days: Sugar Skull Tile #2

Hello! Today I am bringing you the second tile in a set I am making with some fabulous Dilly Beans images. I am making a set of 4 coasters, using travertine tiles.

Just as I did with the first tile, I printed the image on tissue paper, and I colored it with markers. I used Copics, and this time, I gave some Sharpies a go. They worked out beautifully.

I applied a few layers of Matte Mod Podge and a few layers of Krylon Matte Acrylic Sealer. I backed the tile with cork so it's really a usable tile.

Have I said it before? I love making these tiles. They are a blast. And totally a conversation piece when you have guests using them. You'll see tile number 3 soon! Please be sure to visit the rest of the Smeared & Smudged Wicked Bloggers, they are all posted in my side bar. Thanks for stopping by. Have a fang-tastic day!
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xfilekc said…
This is a great idea for coasters. I love your colour choices and the image.
October 18, 2012 at 4:38 AM
Pam S. said…
Such a fabulous idea using the tissue. I will have to try that one since I have had nothing but problems stamping direct to tile. Thank you for sharing your art.
October 18, 2012 at 6:25 AM
KristyLee said…
This is beautiful! Great job on coloring! You know at PPP, there is a DOTD challenge going on and DB is the sponsor. I love your card!
Peace,
Kristy
October 18, 2012 at 10:14 AM
Candace Jedrowicz said…
Eee! That's my happy sound! I LOVE this sugar skull!
October 18, 2012 at 10:33 AM
lilyandthelotus.blogspot.com said…
How beautiful. this is one of my favorite sugar skulls and you made me love it more ..beautiful !!!
susan s.
October 18, 2012 at 11:55 AM
silvia said…
LOVE the coasters!!! Great skulls!!
October 18, 2012 at 12:02 PM
Sharon Sahl said…
They say the third time's a charm so I'm going to try one more time to get this comment published. I love your brightly colored tiles, the lovely stamp and the fact that these are going to be useful items and show stoppers, at that!
October 18, 2012 at 12:50 PM
Unknown said…
Awesome sugar skull love it
Hugs xxx
October 18, 2012 at 2:42 PM
~Lady B~ said…
This is freakin awesome! I can't wait to see all four put together! I love the vibrant colors!
October 18, 2012 at 3:32 PM
Jenn Borjeson said…
Oooh Alison, LOVE the tiles - this one totally rocks! :)
October 18, 2012 at 4:28 PM
Julia said…
Great idea, loving them.
Hugs,
Julia
October 18, 2012 at 7:22 PM
Steph said…
Brilliant, love these coasters you are making!
October 18, 2012 at 9:58 PM
Wendy said…
awesome tile...thank you for sharing the technique with us!
October 18, 2012 at 10:47 PM
Leigh S-B - The Sharpie Domino Queen said…
Truly fabulous creation, wonderful colours!
October 18, 2012 at 11:12 PM
DonnaMundinger said…
this is just too fabulous for words! Still need to try this using your tips for printing. Thanks, Sweetie! gorgeous! xxD
October 19, 2012 at 5:02 AM
Sparkly Engineer said…
You and your tiles. Another great one though. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the set.
October 20, 2012 at 4:43 PM
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