Calendar Coaster

3_cheeky_princesses · 18 November 2009 at 3:03PM

Hello

I saw some of these on a thread but cant find it now but not being very crafty could anyone tell me what i need to make some of these for my children for their teachers and grandparents?

I would prefer to get it all online preferably EBay if possible.

Thanks for any advice :beer:

flippin36 · 18 November 2009 at 3:05PM

I want to know too........

rainmac · 18 November 2009 at 3:25PM

Hi, I've made some. I used:
- Square cardboard coasters from Calico Crafts (now sold out) but you could try ebay or your local pub

. Doesn't matter if they are printed as you will be covering them with paper.
- Cover the coaster both sides with paper. I used scrapbooking paper which is quite thick. You can either cut the paper to fit the coaster and then attach with glue or double-sided tape or attach the paper and then cut round with a craft knife or small sharp scissors.
- Attach a mini calendar to the mat with glue/dst. I bought these but you can make your own with freebie printables online such as this.
- Decorate the rest of the coaster if you want to.
- Pop a small magnet on the back with strong glue so the calendar can be stuck on a fridge or other appliance.

Does that help, please shout if you have any questions. Here are some pics of some of what I've made...
http://rainmacsplace.blogspot.com/2009/08/i-made-cute-little-coaster-calendar.html
http://rainmacsplace.blogspot.com/2009/09/here-are-some-more-coaster-creations.html
http://rainmacsplace.blogspot.com/2009/09/made-some-more-coaster-gifts.html

You could make these with circular coasters too for a change.

If you Google 'Coaster Calendar' you will find lots of examples!

3_cheeky_princesses · 18 November 2009 at 4:30PM

Thanks RainMac Your's are the coasters i saw and loved them hence why i would love to make some with my children. Thank you for the help.

Also anyone else wanting to make these i have found on Ebay :

Calendar Tabs 10 for £2 delivered: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350253185722

Magnets to stick to on back 25 for £1.40 delivered: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140286053405

I have now got to find some nice paper and little matching bows or flowers to glue on. I still got to find some coasters hopefully on EBay. I dont want to go into my local pub its scary in there!!

qwiksave · 18 November 2009 at 4:47PM

The calendars can be found quite cheaply in card shops for 10p each or I got some bigger ones the other day from the Works for 15p each.

I'm 'making' my hubby get some coasters from a pub!

kacy1988 · 18 November 2009 at 5:01PM

rainmac wrote: »

Hi, I've made some. I used:
- Square cardboard coasters from Calico Crafts (now sold out) but you could try ebay or your local pub . Doesn't matter if they are printed as you will be covering them with paper.
- Cover the coaster both sides with paper. I used scrapbooking paper which is quite thick. You can either cut the paper to fit the coaster and then attach with glue or double-sided tape or attach the paper and then cut round with a craft knife or small sharp scissors.
- Attach a mini calendar to the mat with glue/dst. I bought these but you can make your own with freebie printables online such as this.
- Decorate the rest of the coaster if you want to.
- Pop a small magnet on the back with strong glue so the calendar can be stuck on a fridge or other appliance.

Does that help, please shout if you have any questions. Here are some pics of some of what I've made...
http://rainmacsplace.blogspot.com/2009/08/i-made-cute-little-coaster-calendar.html
http://rainmacsplace.blogspot.com/2009/09/here-are-some-more-coaster-creations.html
http://rainmacsplace.blogspot.com/2009/09/made-some-more-coaster-gifts.html

You could make these with circular coasters too for a change.

If you Google 'Coaster Calendar' you will find lots of examples!

where did you get your flower embellishments from? i cant seem to find many places that do them and if they do they seem quite expensive??

I've ordered some beer mats from ebay. i will have LOADS left over though. they arent plain but like you say they will be covered!

rainmac · 18 November 2009 at 5:06PM

kacy1988 wrote: »

where did you get your flower embellishments from? i cant seem to find many places that do them and if they do they seem quite expensive??

I've ordered some beer mats from ebay. i will have LOADS left over though. they arent plain but like you say they will be covered!

Most of my flowers came from here, free p&p for flowers

You could decorate with a bit of tied ribbon or a button instead?

rainmac · 18 November 2009 at 5:07PM

You can buy the Anita's calendar tabs from DoCrafts stockists 99p for 10.

kacy1988 · 18 November 2009 at 5:08PM

FANTASTIC thankyou!!
I've been looking for some reasonably priced ones for ages as i'm getting rather crafty! I would love some for my scrapbook too! much appreciated
xx

*Louise* · 18 November 2009 at 5:48PM

Noooooo....not more stuff to add to my 'To Do' list!!!!!:eek:

I'm kidding...I love it all really

:rotfl:

*Louise* · 18 November 2009 at 5:54PM

lol...ebay sellers will be wondering why the sudden rush on beer mats.... :rotfl:

(I have just bought 10 to start me off)

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