Thursday, October 30, 2008

Coasters...



I am a big ole' copy cat coaster maker. I first saw this creative project from Susie at Bienvenue and then Empty Nest Full Life had step by step instructions last week for this project. Can I just say I LOVE this project! 

If you want to give this project a try, here is what you will need:

~ ceramic tiles - (the small ones) I bought mine at Lowe's for 32 cents a piece.
~ rubber stamps 
~ Staz On stamp pad
~ Sealer- I used matte clear acrylic sealer
~ Felt pads for the bottom of the tiles 


Look how easy this is. Just stamp....



Place your felt pads on each of the corners to prevent scratching tables...



And there you have a pretty and decorative coaster...



Make sure you spray them with the sealer so the stamp stays on.
Don't you like the Westie dog? I had to use this one since we have 3 of these dogs...




Then tie them up with a pretty ribbon and you have a gift for someone special...



I know that I will making plenty of these coasters. What a great gift to give to teachers, friends, or to take as a hostess gift for all those Christmas parties that will soon be coming up.


Not only do these make nice Christmas gifts, but really special birthday gifts too! Look what I got in the mail this week from my friend, Kim....


Little did we know that each of us had been working on the same project. We even used the exact same Fleur De Lis stamp. How funny is that? Thanks for the coasters Kim. LOVE them!!!
























17 comments:

coco said...

Your coasters turned out great...they look better than the expensive ones that you can buy. You made this look so easy, I will have to try it...what a great hostess gift for the holidays!

Buzzings of a Queen Bee! said...

Christy, I am totally saving this idea in my files. I love how they turned out (especially the bee...of course!) and I agree, they make such a great gift for teachers, neighbors, whoever! Love them!
Carrie

Buzzings of a Queen Bee! said...

Well, it's absolutely adorable! I have to stop my Michael's later today and I think I will be looking around for bee stamps while I am there! :)
Carrie

Kristen said...

I am SO doing this project! Looks like a wonderful Christmas gift idea!!! I can't wait to try! I think I will make a run to the craft store and to Lowes tomorrow!

Kim @ My Journey said...

Love this! A project even I can do. Great idea for teachers. And, I actually need a set for myself. Thanks for this great idea. Have a super day...

Jen - Balancing beauty and bedlam said...

You did an awesome job....what fabulous gifts those will make.

Sandy Toes said...

OH my goodnes...I wrote that down right now...I just love it love it love it!! What a great gift!!!!

Second, I just updated my post today b/c I don't remember who that icon came from b/c I told her I would participate...so I asked if anyone knew so I could link her...I hope someone will know!!!

Okay..I am so excited about this project!!
-sandy toe

Kim@Seasons of My Heart said...

Christy~
Your coasters turned out GREAT!

Tell me, where did you get your Fleur De Lis stamp with the cute border around it?? Too cute.

Kimberly said...

Will you please come rub off some of your craftiness on me? Please?

Anne said...

Husband out of town this week. Can anyone guess what I'll be doing.

Shannon said...

They turned out so cute! I love easy projects. I need to try this!

Darlene said...

What a great idea! and just in time for Christmas. It looks easy and inexpensive and doable (gotta say, I am not really into crafts where I think... It would be easier and cheaper to buy that! I have enough things to do, if you know what I mean) Haha!!

My only question: Do they actually absorb water/condensation (ie. do they work?)

Darlene

Sandy Toes said...

I found out who had the "Thursday Thankfuls" @ www.jennykate77.blogspot.com

or you can go to my blog..I updated it!

Empty Nest Full Life said...

Love the coasters. Where did you get the dog and bumblebee stamps? I have got to get busy. I have a bird to go with the birdnest stamps also. I have also seen a single feather that would be pretty also. I will have to wait until 1/2 price again. Jackie

Sarah said...

I know what I want for Christmas!

Carolina Mama said...

These are brilliant! And you did such a great job. Love your stamp choices. The Fluer de Leis is the symbol of New Orleans, etc. :)

Smelling Coffee said...

I've got to try this!!! I've seen it twice now... :-) Thanks!