I bought this lemon paper ages ago because it matches our crazy fake lemon branches (see picture here). I guess I should say "faux" instead of "fake" to make stuff sound fancier. Anyhow, I bought it and then I couldn't think of anything to do with it until now: clearly the answer is more vinyl. I ironed it onto the paper, which worked great. (Except for the piece I ironed too long and the paper turned brown. Oops.) After vinylizing the paper, I stuck self-adhesive cork on the back and cut out squares.
May 20, 2008
Iron-on vinyl coasters, part 2
I bought this lemon paper ages ago because it matches our crazy fake lemon branches (see picture here). I guess I should say "faux" instead of "fake" to make stuff sound fancier. Anyhow, I bought it and then I couldn't think of anything to do with it until now: clearly the answer is more vinyl. I ironed it onto the paper, which worked great. (Except for the piece I ironed too long and the paper turned brown. Oops.) After vinylizing the paper, I stuck self-adhesive cork on the back and cut out squares.
Brilliant! I love them!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so crafty!!
ReplyDeleteLove the paper.. you are so full of ideas
ReplyDeleteHEEHEE, Because you NEVER have enough Coasters. I like them...Maybe you should start a coaster exchange
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You're an Iron-on Vinyl Pioneer! I hadn't even thought to try it on paper... now I will!
ReplyDeleteI love them! I think I have something to add to my shopping list today
ReplyDeleteSo pretty... and perfect with your lemon branches!
ReplyDeleteI found the vinyl at Joanne's but I don't have any paper right now that I really like. I'm going shopping for some later this week. Great ideas - as always!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Where'd the self-adhesive cork come from?
ReplyDeleteNow all you need is a set of placemats made the same way to go with!
ReplyDeleteFinally!
ReplyDeleteHey! I saw your a picture of your booth at the Market! Chickpea Sewing Studio has some pictures up on her blog and your booth looked great!
ReplyDeletev8_grrl, I know. I'm coaster-obsessed.
ReplyDeletekami, I got the cork at Home Depot. Comes on a roll in the contact paper section and you use it for lining drawers normally, I think. It's kind of curly, so I've had to flatten it under some books.
erin, I'll have to go check that out! Caroline Devoy put together the booth, and I've only seen a picture of it on her blog. I'd love to see more photos! Thanks!
Rolled up cork can be flattened by sprinkling some water on it and then iron it with some protective layer on the top. It works
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! What a great idea. I am going to have to make some of these coasters since my cat is always hiding the ones I have out now.
ReplyDeleteoooh, these are lovely! love the paper - gorgeous! am looking forward to some more vinyl-ing adventures...
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea! Your designs are lovely.
ReplyDeletePintoo, that's an awesome suggestion. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat's such a great idea! I've been looking for the perfect coasters but now I know how to create my own! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove that you put cork on the back was thinking same thing to do.Planing on mking it for the 4th of july as gifts. Also for under a plant for me easy clean up just going to make it bigger and cutting in shapes of pot.Hugs thank you for th ideas.
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