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Newsprint Coaster

I think I have finally discovered that the Big Shot Multi Purpose Adhesive Sheets will forever be on my 'List of Essentials'.

Today I made a coaster using the Scallop Circle Die, Newsprint DSP, Window Sheets (acetate), cork sheets (from Spotlight) and the BSMP Adhesive Sheets (In fact, a lot of sheets were used in the making of this project).


This idea comes from page 6 of the latest Impressions Magazine for SU Demonstrators (June Edition). I really love browsing through the magazine when it arrives each month to get lots of inspiration for workshops.


I decided to use the Newsprint DSP as a lot of kitchens have the whole black and ivory decor thing happening (mine included).


Here's the sandwich that you need to make your coaster -
  • acetate (window sheet)
  • adhesive sheet
  • DSP
  • adhesive sheet
  • cork sheet
To complete the project I 'wrapped' the coaster with a Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon Bow and a Mini Vintage Tag stamped with a sentiment from Tiny Tags.

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE how it turned out.

Has anyone else made these? They're a lot of fun and such a great gift idea.

Happy crafting,
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Sharnee Torrents said…
Hello lovely lady!!!
THis is sooooo amazing!! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it too :) WOW so they are really worth getting then!!! so wanted to make them too, just don't have the supplies yet! Looks like you're having a fabbo holiday!
SMiles SHarnee :)
June 15, 2011 at 7:09 PM
Patrice said…
Very cool Bron. It's lovely to see how much time you have to play at the moment. Yay!
June 15, 2011 at 8:06 PM
KimB said…
Wow Bron you are so on a roll today!! Loved every project (and I can see a certain package arrived to :). Making a coaster is on my to do list too - got the cork just need to get the adhesive sheets now. LOVE how your turned out the Newsprint DSP was just perfect!!
June 15, 2011 at 8:57 PM
Jacqui said…
Noice! I've had my adhesive sheets since convention. Will be giving this a whirl. Thanks heaps
June 15, 2011 at 9:21 PM
Anonymous said…
I am so inspired! How soon can I get to spotlight for some cork sheets! LOL thanks for sharing Brownyn - this is on my list of must try's :) Wonder how it would look with topnotes?
June 15, 2011 at 11:08 PM
Paula Dobson said…
My list of things to get has just got longer. These coasters look so stunning Bron! Thanks for the "sandwich" advice. I would love to have a go at these myself!
June 16, 2011 at 5:42 AM
Rachel said…
WOW, what a great idea. It would be perfect in my kitchen.
Rach:)
June 16, 2011 at 10:52 AM
Leonie said…
I have been thinking of making some of these too, it looks terrific in the newsprint, and it would suit my kitchen too! lol!
June 16, 2011 at 5:26 PM
Mary said…
Your coaster looks fabulous = great idea.
Mary
June 17, 2011 at 9:24 AM
jeannine said…
your coaster is fabulous!!! i totally love it! my question is this, before you layer all the necessary components together, do you cut them all down to a specific size? i would guess that you have to in order to fit it through the big shot? thanks for the information!!
July 20, 2011 at 2:04 PM
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