Looking for a totally custom handmade gift idea?  Why not make a customized set of coasters.  I make mine with things easily found in your local home improvement and craft shop.

Supplies needed:

• 4x4 Natural stone tile (hardware/home improvement store)
• Laser print or color copy (kinko's or office supply shop)
• Clear adhesive caulking (hardware/home improvement store)
• Glitter pen (optional**craft or office supply store)
• 2 part epoxy resin (craft store or TAP Plastics)
• Felt or rubber feet (hardware/home improvement store)

1. Start out with a 4x4 natural stone/travertine tile.  I prefer the natural stone tile since it has rounded edges and looks more finished.  Wash the surface to remove any dust and allow the tile to dry 
2. Print your image on regular weight copy paper.  I prefer a laser print or photo copy because some ink jet images may not stand up to this process.  So if you aren't blessed with a color laser printer, take your original images and have them color copied at your local kinko's or office supply store.  *Note* your image should be 4x4 to fit on the tile.
3. Apply clear adhesive caulking to your tile in a thin and even coat.
4. Place your image face down onto the caulking and smooth out any air bubbles with your fingers.
5. Allow the caulking to dry fully (24 hours at least)
6. Soak the surface of the paper and remove all the paper pulp by rubbing with a gentle circular motion.  I have found that the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser sponge works wonders to remove all traces of paper pulp.
7. Optionally at this stage you may embellish your image by coloring in sections with a glitter pen.
8. Mix your epoxy resin according to the directions.
9. Place your tile(s) on a non-stick surface like waxed paper or freezer paper and pour on the resin.  Don't worry about the resin going over the edges and puddling.  It will be easy to remove with an exacto knife after it has cured. (24 hours)
10. Cover your tile(s) as they cure to avoid dust particles settling on the surface.  I use a plastic tub turned upside down.
11. After your pieces have cured, use an exacto knife to trim off the excess resin.  Apply the felt or rubber feet to the bottom side to protect your table top.

Enjoy your finished result.  These make great gifts.