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Tuesday, 9 July 2013

... and some Wood Coasters

Today I thought I would share with you a really quick and easy project - some wood coasters I made for my Dad's birthday...
I started off with a log and sawed it into circles, trying to keep them as even and level as possible! To give the coasters a bit of colour and make them waterproof, I gave each of them two coats of varnish.

Ronseal... does what it says on tin!!
Once they had dried, I traced round each coaster onto felt and glued this to the bottom. This helped make sure they were stable and didn't scratch any surface when used.
 And that's all there is to it... simple!!
As my Dad is a keen gardener they could be used inside or outside for that well deserved tea break!!

We are linking up to these parties!

23rd July '13: Update - this post was featured here by Gingerly Made, Show & Tell
Gingerly Made

26th July '13: Update - this post was featured here by Crafts a la mode
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29 comments:

  1. Scent of style9 July 2013 at 16:55

    Great idea! Bravo!
    Hugs!!!

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  2. Unknown15 July 2013 at 10:23

    I love how this turned out. So rustic! I bet your dad loved them.

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    1. Craftysiany15 July 2013 at 15:35

      Thanks Jazmin, I like the rustic finish too! x

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  3. Lucy Blossom15 July 2013 at 11:47

    They look fabulous, what a great idea for a gift too.

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    1. Craftysiany15 July 2013 at 15:36

      Thanks Lucy, they were really quick & easy to do as well! x

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  4. Anonymous15 July 2013 at 12:48

    What a great idea. :)

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  5. Anonymous15 July 2013 at 18:12

    What a cool idea. I love it!

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  6. Anonymous17 July 2013 at 13:27

    Nice so simple yet elegant.

    Manda Wolf @ Our Wolf Den

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  7. Pocket Full of Posies18 July 2013 at 14:07

    So cute and easy too! Great idea for the men on my Christmas gift list:)

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    1. Craftysiany18 July 2013 at 17:56

      Good idea, it's never to early to start thinking of Xmas gifts!! x

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  8. Vickie @ makingoursustainablelife.com18 July 2013 at 17:49

    This would make a wonderful gift! Hmmmmm..... oh sweetheart.....

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    1. Craftysiany18 July 2013 at 17:57

      It's a really simple gift to make as well! x

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  9. Unknown18 July 2013 at 19:14

    what a sweet personalized gift!!

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  10. Unknown19 July 2013 at 19:15

    I love this! They just add that little bit of outdoors in.

    If you'd like, I'd love if you shared these at my Show & Tell party this week. http://www.gingerlymade.com/2013/07/show-tell-35.html

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    1. Craftysiany21 July 2013 at 20:46

      Thanks for the invite Ginger! Have linked up to your party & added you to our 'crafty friends' :) x

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    2. Unknown23 July 2013 at 12:30

      Thanks for linking up to Gingerly Made's Show & Tell party. You've been featured! http://www.gingerlymade.com/2013/07/show-tell-features_22.html

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    3. Craftysiany23 July 2013 at 19:02

      A big thank you for featuring us this week! x

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  11. Mommy Evolution21 July 2013 at 17:41

    Thanks for linking up with the Friday Flash Blog. I hope you checked out the highlighted posts as well as everyone’s terrific entries. Have a fabulous weekend!

    Jennifer
    thejennyevolution.com

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    1. Craftysiany21 July 2013 at 20:49

      Thanks Jennifer! There are certainly some great posts on your fab linky party :) x

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  12. Craftysiany21 July 2013 at 20:34

    Thanks! x

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  13. Unknown22 July 2013 at 16:43

    These are adorable! I love this idea for a rustic wedding favor :)

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    1. Craftysiany22 July 2013 at 20:06

      Thanks Katie, I agree they would work well as a wedding favour! x

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  14. Crafts a la Mode26 July 2013 at 04:12

    I love these wooden coasters! My nephew made some out of wood also. Yours are the best. Featuring and pinning your project! Linda

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    1. Craftysiany26 July 2013 at 15:50

      Thanks so much for featuring our coasters Linda & for your sweet comment :) Have added your button to the post x

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