Wednesday, December 1, 2010

More coasters

Very lucky yesterday, I picked up two sets of cork coasters from my local op shop $2 for the lot!


Of course I had intentions for them, recovering with old childrens books in the same way I did the Bambi coasters.

The two books chosen this time - a damaged Beatrix Potter book from the op shop, which had been coloured in by a kiddy at some point. And a vintage Red Riding Hood book, written in Spanish, given to me by my friend moving overseas, she had already cut it up to use pictures in a craft project of her own.



Choosing images from the books, tracing around coasters, and cutting, gluing, glazing...


And here they are





Two Christmas gifts complete, tied with ribbons from my craft box. They are being sent to the UK tomorrow!

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19 comments:

  1. zigsmaDecember 4, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    Oh clever you!! What do you use for glaze? They look excellent!

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  2. zigsmaDecember 4, 2010 at 9:42 PM

    Ok - just read through some more posts: mod podge. I'm stealing this idea!

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  3. SnoozeDecember 4, 2010 at 9:44 PM

    I had exactly the same idea re glaze and mod podge is a great idea. These look amazing.
    My Flea Market Find

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  4. Irene ~ RE~VINTAGEDDecember 4, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    Brilliant!!

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  5. AlisonDecember 4, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    Fab idea, just love the recycling.

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  6. LeaDecember 4, 2010 at 10:07 PM

    gorgeous! I am sure they will be very well received.

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  7. UnknownDecember 5, 2010 at 12:20 AM

    mod podge! Its great stuff, but I did find it dried sticky, so I did a final coat with clear nail polish!!

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  8. felix and lilyDecember 5, 2010 at 1:24 AM

    Awesome, awesome, awesome!! :)

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  9. HelmitarhaDecember 5, 2010 at 4:44 AM

    Wonderful idea and beautiful result!

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  10. KittyDecember 5, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    Oh my, I am in love with these. They are precious.

    love love,
    Fritzi Marie

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  11. JeTaimeVintageDecember 6, 2010 at 12:29 AM

    Love your Beatrix Potter coasters! I used to love that so much, had all the books and I even saw the ballet film version on tv about 2 days ago, brought back so many memories! That idea is so great!

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  12. AlyssaDecember 6, 2010 at 7:32 AM

    Those are so clever and cute! That's going on my list of things I absolutely must do. Now I can nab a few of those super cute books I keep seeing that aren't always in the best of shape.

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  13. Apron Thrift GirlDecember 7, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    These are so lovely. I'm going to be doing a post on thrifted gifts to make. May I include this post as well as the photo of the round coasters? I'll link back to here and include your blog name under the photo.

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  14. UnknownDecember 7, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    Of course Apron Thrift Girl, and thank you!

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  15. QuiltpiecerDecember 7, 2010 at 9:42 PM

    These are great and so creative! Love them. I run across coasters often and never gave them a 2nd thought. Now I'll have to make sure I keep an eye out for them ... thanks for sharing!

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  16. dustysusanDecember 12, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    What a wonderful idea! Thanks

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  17. Shannon @FairfaceWashclothsDecember 30, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    wow - very cute idea!!

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  18. UnknownJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Love. I have a children's book here somewhere that I have been saving for just this project! So happy I found you, now to find the book.

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  19. Coqueta Bonita CreationAugust 11, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    these came out really cute, thx for the idea! i think i will have a go at it! =)

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