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A Simple Project...


I worked on a simple project yesterday!  Recently, I bought this set of coasters for $2.00 at a thrift store.  They are very nice quality coasters, just not the style I wanted.


I have seen coasters made on tiles, which are very pretty, but these are great because they already have cork backings...


I was looking for a strong graphic look, and took some vintage bingo number call sheets that I had...


and scanned several copies...


I traced the coaster outline on the scans and cut them out...


I lightly sanded the face of each coaster to help with adhesion, and added a smooth layer of Matte Collage Pauge from Aleene (you can use whatever you like for decoupage...this is just what I like).  I used a disposable foam brush, as it's hard to clean brushes used with this stuff.


I centered the paper over the coaster and smoothed it with a brayer (if you don't have a brayer, just smooth with your hand).  Smoothing out the paper will let a little of the glue seep out along the edges, and you can press down any paper overage over the edge.


I let them dry completely, and then did two coats of the Collage Pauge as a sealer... not waterproof, but water resistant... and the matte finish is smooth and attractive. (UPDATE- My friend Susan deGeneres left me a great comment hint- 2 coats of spar varnish will make them waterproof! Check out the first comment below- thanks, Susan!)


I love how they turned out!  You could do this with sheet music, book pages, scrapbooking or wrapping paper, etc., and I think it would be even be fun to do small paper collages on them!  The possibilities are endless and it would be fun to do with children, too!   I'll have my eyes open, when I'm out thrifting, for more coasters to re-do!
My friend Kim over at Numinosity has wonderful coasters on her post right now, (great minds think alike LOL!) - and is giving them away!  Stop by and check her out!




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Until next time...
Linda

56 comments

  1. What a fun project Linda. I'm loving it and the right the graphic element is so much nicer than the before!

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  2. This is exactly what I've been making over the last few months, and its lots of fun! I've made lots for gifts including vintage story book and music sheet paper. I like these coasters, they look great :)

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  3. Love this idea! Thanks for sharing.
    Teresa Young
    foxhollowtales.com

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  4. What a fun project and they really look great! Look kind of vintage to me, which I love VINTAGE! Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week, Vicky

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  5. What a great idea! Like your idea of using sheet music - would look fab! Liz

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  6. Great idea! I guess great minds do think alike since I have decoupaged coasters on my giveaway right now.
    It's neat to see how you're doing them and they're graphically pleasing. How I love the old Bingo cards. Now if I'd only thought to scan the ones you gave me before I collaged on them!
    xoxo Kim

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  7. Such a wonderfull, idea, Linda-and I LOVE the bingo-cards used-thanks for the showing, dear.
    Hugs Dorthe

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  8. Linda, your coasters look great! Thanks for sharing and for your inspiration.

    Have a wonderful day,
    Gail

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  9. Linda,

    What an wonderful idea. I may have to try this as I need new ones and I have not found any I really like.

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful idea and have a great week.

    Carol

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  10. Love your coaster project, Linda. These came out great!

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  11. So cute and vintage....just your style!

    Kelly

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  12. OH those are CUTE! :) I like them SO much better than the ones you started with!
    You're right...you can't go wrong with brown sugar, butter and cinnamon! My apples were yummy! :)
    Hugs
    Missy

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  13. I love these! I have a lot of those coasters and I will definitely try this.

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  14. Hi Linda,
    I LOVE these! The graphics you used are perfect and all the different Bingo call sheets look wonderful together.
    Jane

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  15. Hi linda,

    I love your coasters. I've been wanting to play around with collage and I think a project like this would be a great way to get started.

    If you put on a couple coats of Spar Varnish (a marine varnish) it will waterproof them. This stuff will even keep paper mache from melting in the rain. It's great stuff and readily available at most hardware and big box stores.

    Thanks for joining my new blog.

    Hugs,
    Susan

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  16. Great project Linda! I've been wanting to transfer some photos onto coasters and now I can use all your tips! Love the bingo cards!

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  17. These are great Linda! I love the papers you picked out, and they would be perfect for a game room or something like that. I will have to look for this type of coaster to try this.

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  18. Love them!! You know what I'll be searching for on my next thrifting adventure!

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  19. Linda! I LOVE this idea! Clever! Now I wish I had picked up all those coaster sets I've seen at the thrift stores!
    Have a blessed day!
    Tammy :-)
    JUNK WILD

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  20. Linda, these look wonderful. Wish I could send you some warm temps. ♥O

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  21. oh my gosh! that is the cutest thing! i have a thing for numbers!!! great job!

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  22. Very cute. I love the rustic look of them.

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  23. These are really fun, Linda! I love how you think outside of the box. I love the vintage character! I have tons of sheet music so this would be fun to try.

    Thanks for sharing!
    ~Michelle

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  24. These are GREAT Linda...you're right the options are endless! Great idea for girlfriend and teacher gifts...I'll be on the "hunt" now too :) Laurel

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  25. Awesome idea! Great fillers for my booth space...thanks for sharing!

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  26. Love this project Linda! And apparently, I NEED a brayer!

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  27. Way to cute, great job, I love that you mixed and matched different hues and styles of cards, that made it so interesting!

    Carol

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  28. They turned out really cute! Perfect for our playroom. Mimi

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  29. Great winter project, Linda and they turned out so cute! I could see these in a game or rec room! So fun! Smiles and hugs, Julie

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  30. This a Great Idea Linda! Thank you for Sharing! Sheet music would be Lovely.. I feel a Junkin Day Coming on!
    Hope you are having a Wonderful Week!
    Hugs
    Jill

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  31. Oh wow, Linda--these are fantastic!!!! Truly love them!
    Have you seen the One World challenge on my blog? It's fun...you may want to enter it!
    XO

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  32. What a great project.
    I wanted to try redoing a tray I have-
    You have inspired me.

    I enjoyed visiting.
    Laura
    White Spray Paint

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  33. These turned out great! I like the sheet music idea. I have a friend who teaches piano and this would be a great gift idea for her.

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  34. Your coasters look great! I have some old coasters that have seen better days and you have inspired me to give them a new look.
    I've been out of the loop for the last couple of weeks and it's good to be back visiting again.

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  35. I have the bingo cards, I've got the old coasters and NOW, I have the idea. Thanks for the fun project post.

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  36. Linda, these are amazing. What a great idea. I NEED some cool coasters! I have the backing. Now to actually sit my but down and DO IT!!! Great tutorial. Thanks so much!

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  37. Thanks for the inspiration. I'm always looking for projects to do with the granddaughters. Wouldn't this be a great Mother's Day gift. We could print our family photos and let them do a collage. Ideas are spinning in my head. Now I'm off to add the idea to my journal.

    Thanks so much for sharing your creativity.

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  38. Great project, Linda! Do you have any of those cool bingo sheets in your shop?
    xo
    lynn

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  39. Linda, These turned out GREAT! I never would have thought to use old bingo cards. How creative!
    Have a pretty day!
    Kristin

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  40. Oh I like those! They turned out looking so neat.

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  41. What a great idea! They certainly give that "vintage" feel. Nice job!

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  42. What a GREAT idea!! I love...such a great way to repurpose, and I love old games!
    Hollie

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  43. Linda these are so cool, what a great idea! I was just looking at some old coasters I have and thinking that I should get rid of them since I don't like the scenes on them anymore...way too country! Thanks to you, I now know that I can transform them into something I will love again!

    Kat :)

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  44. I love these! Super, super cute idea!
    Brenda

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  45. Linda, those are great. Love the bingo look much better than the old way. Thanks for joining the party.

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  46. Wonderful! What a great look! You really were creative on these!

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  47. Oh my goodness ~ I LOVE THEM! Great job! 'hugs from afar'

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  48. Can't tell you
    how many times
    I've passed this
    type of coaster
    by....And look
    how you thought
    out of the box and
    made them your own!
    Love them, Linda!
    xx Suzanne

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  49. Thank you so much for your comment on my blog @Crafty Couture. I absolutely love your blog and all of your antique designs and finds. I have been checking out your etsy store and will be making some purchases very soon :) Love the pugs too!

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  50. Wow, love these! What a great idea.

    Hugs,
    Donna

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  51. I love your blog!!!!

    I found you when I was having a little blog hop!

    What a fun idea fors altering coasters

    Nice to 'meet' you :)

    Karen

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  52. Hi Linda,
    Just popped over to say "hi" and see what you're up to!!
    XO

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  53. I love this, what a great idea!
    Thank you for your visit!
    Enjoy your monday!
    XO

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  54. Oh I LOVE these Linda....I'm going to collect some bingo cards myself & give this a go....We need coasters here & I LOATHE the yekky ones we've been using....Yours are PERFECT....!

    THANKS for inspiration Lovey....!

    Cheers,
    Tamarah :o)

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