Hi y’all! Thanks for coming back to check out my second project for the DecoArt and Stampendous blog hop extravaganza! See the first one here. Today is a large blog hop that should keep you busy all weekend. Don’t forget to leave a comment and check out all the other links, hopefully you’ll win the giveaway!
I loved making these imprinted coasters. They are going to look great on my summer brunch picnic table. It was fun and a little messy and the kids were able to make some of their own as well.
- Stampendous Jumbo Moray Dahlia Stamp Set
- DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint in Spa Blue
- DecoArt Dazzling Metalics Acrylic Paint in Champagne Gold
- makeup sponge or foam brush
- air dry clay
- rolling pin
- a round cookie cutter or round drinking glass
- sand paper
- DecoArt Americana Decor Light Satin Varnish
- felt or cork for backing
I covered my workspace with freezer paper, shiny side up, so that the clay comes up easily. Roll out the clay to about ¼ inch (or about 6 millimeters for our metric friends) thick. Make sure it’s not too thick that it won’t dry, but not too thin that it will break. Dab your rubber stamp with paint with some sort of foam sponge or a makeup sponge. Place your stamp down on the clay and apply even pressure on the entire stamp. I found the best results were by gently rolling my rolling pin over the stamp.
Let-Me-Point-Out-The-Obvious-Tip: Wash the paint off of your rubber stamp after each use, particularly if you live in the hot desert. It dries fast and took some effort to get clean.
Cut out your coaster shapes with something round. I used the mouth of one of our drinking glasses. Then use a butter knife to smooth the clay around the edges. Place the round shapes on a cooling rack if you have one. Another tip: Once the top of the coaster is dry, flip the coaster over so that it doesn’t start to curl on the edges and remains flat. I flipped mine 4 or 5 times during the drying process. It will probably take 24 hours to completely dry. Mine dried overnight, but remember, I live in an oven.
While it’s drying, cut your felt or cork so that it’s smaller than the coaster, and will fit nicely on the back. Once dry, gently sand the side and rough edges of the coasters so they are smooth. Paint the edges with a light coat of Champagne Gold metallic paint.
Once that is dry, paint a coat or two of satin varnish on top to seal the coaster so it can withstand a little moisture. After the top varnish is dry varnish the bottom, and stick on the felt with the varnish.
That’s it! You can package them up pretty for a hostess gift or customize them to the colors of your summer table. Cheers!
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Louise Crosbie (Scotland, UK)
Lea Kimmel (North Carolina, USA)
Claudia Neubacher (Vienna, Austria)
Asia King (Oxford, UK)
Iliane de Fockert (Elly) (Niedersachsen, Germany)
Suzanne Czosek (Illinois, USA)
Julia Stratford-Wright (near London, UK)
Kristine Reynolds (California, USA)
Angelica Stark (Hudiksvall, Sweden)
Mark Gould (West Sussex, UK)
Debbie Cole (California, USA)
Jamie Martin (Oklahoma, USA)
Tobi Crawford (BC, Canada)
Wendy Price (New Jersey, USA)
Jessa Plant (Arizona, USA)
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Love the coasters (for one thing they’re a blue and that’s my fave color). These would make a great gift. It’s something you’ve done from scratch and would really be appreciated (make sure you give them to somebody who will appreciate them). I’m going to try this technique.
thanks for sharing with us this week.
I love these coasters! They are one thing that I always say I am getting but never think of when I am shopping! After reading this post and seeing how pretty yours are I think I am going to give making them a go! Thank you for the inspiration!
I want to make these! they would make a great gift for someone special. thank you for showing me how to do them. -con
These are such pretty coasters! Never thought of using stamps for something like this.
Your pieces are truly wonderful and I’d love to have coasters like this
Another project on my list! Thank you and thaks for sharing and making this week a blast x
Wow! This is so impressive. The best part is I have all the stuff! I just love this idea…I’m almost speechless which quite the feat! The colours are fantastic. Thanks for such a great tutorial. Erin xx
These would make a great little gift. It’s such a great idea executed with lovely colours. I like the flower design offset ¬ totally framed by the coaster
Great coasters! Love how you cut only parts of the stamp!
Great work with a really pretty and useful result well done.
I love your coasters. I have never seen them made this way before. Really cool and you make it sound simple!
Cool project, clean lines – I love to find new uses for clay too! Thank you.
Great way to make your one coasters ! Know for shure that it will be a nice gift and then made with a special stamp figure for the recever … I give it a try very soon.
These are so cool! What a great idea! I need to give this a try.
What a totally creative project! Absolutely love these! They’d make such a terrific, thoughtful gift! Thanks so much for sharing this fantastic idea with us this week!
I love your coasters. They are so pretty and you made them look simple to make.
These would make such a cute and clever housewarming or hostess gift. Going to have to give it a try!
Great project! What a fun and creative way to use the products. Thanks for all the tips. Oh and I loved the colors, too!
that is an awesome gift idea. I really want to try this. Christmas is only 6 months away I better get going, great share.
So neato!!! Headed to Hobby Lobby right now! Can’t wait to “go hopping” too.
What a fun project! Love the look of them, too! Thanks for sharing all the details on how to make my own!
What a wonderfully unique and gorgeous project…how fun it would be to receive these as a gift…very inspiring!!
Love this idea!
Stunning! Love the idea!
Fabulous idea makes a wonderful gift too
Beautiful work! Love this idea! And this wonderful stamp too. Love the edge treatment. Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
Wow, what a brilliant idea for Christmas gifts-these look amazing! Thanks so much for sharing this tutorial.
If you have a moment to spare I’d be so thrilled if you could share your post at my weekly Say G’Day Saturday linky. This would be such a fabulous addition!
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
They’re so cute, what a lovely idea.
Alison x
I’ve seen lots of home made coaster ideas over the years but these are probably the first that I actually want to make as a gift for the next people I know who get married or move house. Beautiful!
I loved this! It is something I think I could do. I am so disappointed with this contest, I tried to post to each and it would say that it is waiting to be approved. I waited and waited and my comment never showed up. I love that you have the this way to enter but others didn’t, so no one knows I even entered.
Shirley- Sometimes it takes a while for the comments to be approved. The blog owner has to manually approve them, and so it can take a while. I believe that they will be approved before midnight so that your comments will be counted for the giveaway. 🙂
I love these summer coasters! Thank you for sharing.
What a great DIY! Thank you for sharing this!
Wow, these are awesome! and so simple! thanks for sharing! happy to have found you via the coast to coast bloghop.
xoxo
Katie from Owls & Monsters
These look amazing. Wish I was more crafty 🙁
These are lovely! You make them look so easy to make.
Coasters are looking eally pretty. Love the color combination and the stamp you used here.
Thank you Vidya! It was a fun project and turned out well.
These are such a fantastic DIY! I have never thought to do this before. Thanks so much for sharing at Merry Monday this week!
These look so great. Love the idea for coaster. Have a package of air dry clay that has been waiting for a project, and this could be it. Thanks.
Found you at Project Inspire(d).
I love them, they make the perfect homemade gift too!
If you have time, I would love for you to come and share this post over at the Really Crafty link party that is live right now! (http://keepingitrreal.blogspot.com.es/2016/05/welcome-to-the-18th-edition-of-the-really-crafty-link-party.html).
These are very pretty!
These are so cute. I am pinning for a future DIY. I have a million of those. lol
Haha! I totally do to. Thanks for stopping by!
These are amazing–perfect for summer entertaining! I’d love for you to share this at our weekly link party! http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2016/05/fun-birthday-party-ideas-little-bird.html Hope to see you there!
I loooove these coasters Jessa! What a great idea!! Thank you so much for linking these up to our Bewitchin’ Projects Block Party last week. You are one of my Featured Picks over at Recreated Designs on Sunday. Have a wonderful weekend! Lisa
Wow, these are absolutely beautiful! What a great gift idea and I would love some on my own table too.
How beautiful! These would make a very nice hostess gift.
Thank you for the compliment Celeste!
Lovely DIY & perfect for serving drinks this summer. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & shared.
I know I already commented how much I LOVE these coasters. Just wanted to let you know that they are being featured at this week’s link party. http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2016/05/diy-farmhouse-style-decor-little-bird.html
I am just in love with this project! They’re gorgous! Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday!
Mollie