Saturday, November 17, 2012

Christmas Duct tape coasters




All the stores are starting to get in cool Christmas duct tape designs, and just in time for your Christmas decorating.  These coasters whip up in a flash and are easy enough for the kiddies.  They make terrific hostess gifts so why not make some extra to give away.

You will need:

Corrugated cardboard

Christmas printed duct tape

Felt to match your duct tape

Tacky glue

Scissors

Ruler, pencil

Pinking shears

Pearl string beads

1.     To make a set of four coasters, cut four 3 ½” squares from the corrugated cardboard.   Cover one side of each cardboard square with 3 strips of duct tape.  Trim the excess duct tape for about ½” overlapping around each square. 




2.     Trim the corners at an angle and fold each edge to the back.  Repeat for all the cardboard squares.




3.     Cut four pieces of felt 5”x 5”.  Add some tacky glue to the back of each duct tape covered square and attach to the felt square.  Make sure you center the duct tape covered squares evenly around on the felt.  Let dry.



4.     Add some tacky glue all around cardboard edge and attach some string pearls.  Let dry.  Use a pair of pinking shears to trim around the felt leaving about ½” edge.











11 comments:

  1. What a neat and simple idea - thanks for sharing!
    JoAnn

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  2. Fun and easy. Practical too. Something to think about adding to the gift baskets for the neighbors.

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  3. This is really sweet Crystal! I think I should make some for my mom and my brother and sister-in-law. They are the drinkers in the family! LOL!

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  4. I haven't seen the Christmas line of duct tape out there yet, but I'll have to take a close look now.. These are really CUTE!... Hope you're enjoying your weekend! ~tina

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  5. So fun and easy! Love the tape!Thanks so much for sharing the great tutorial!
    Happy weekend !

    Hugs from Portugal,

    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  6. I can't believe the new duct tapes out there!
    Leave it to you to find something cute to make with them. :)

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  7. Crystal, these coasters are adorable!

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  8. Great project! I think these would be fun to make with older children, too. Thanks for linking up with the Whip it Up Wednesday linky party! I look forward to seeing more of your fun creations!

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  9. What a quick, cute idea :)
    Thanks for sharing on Tutorial Thursday, much appreciated.
    I will be featuring your idea today so do come by and grab yourself a button.
    x
    Natalie
    www.marigoldsloft.blogspot.com

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  10. Such a great idea!! Very cute. Thanks for linking up at Romance on a dime!

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  11. This is great! So simple =) Thanks for linking up to Inspiration Spotlight! Check in on Friday to see our featured posts!

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Thanks for your lovely comments!