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Craft sticks coasters
The monogram coaster is the first one I did with permanent markers, which bleed, so this is a trial and error thing. I have made others using my woodburner, which turned out rather neat.

Posted by Creativemind from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States • Published See Creativemind's 116 projects »
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  • How to make a recycled coaster. Monogram Craft Sticks Coasters - Step 1
    Step 1

    This is what you will need, including wax paper or plastic bag and paint brush of any kind, which is not pictured.

  • How to make a recycled coaster. Monogram Craft Sticks Coasters - Step 2
    Step 2

    Lay out 11 craft sticks side-by-side, perfectly or almost squared.

  • How to make a recycled coaster. Monogram Craft Sticks Coasters - Step 3
    Step 3

    Glue last 2 craft sticks across the 11 layed out sticks. The glue I used is some good stuff, it holds really well.

  • How to make a recycled coaster. Monogram Craft Sticks Coasters - Step 4
    Step 4

    Like so.

  • How to make a recycled coaster. Monogram Craft Sticks Coasters - Step 5
    Step 5

    Place book or heavy object on assembled sticks until dry, which doesn't take long, so if you are making a set of 6 or more or less, you can go ahead and assemble those as well. Then go back to first coaster that you glued together and go to next step.

  • How to make a recycled coaster. Monogram Craft Sticks Coasters - Step 6
    Step 6

    Draw or trace your image onto your dried piece. You can add this with either the image up and down or across the craft sticks; your choice. I used stencils with the fleur de lis and flower coasters.

  • How to make a recycled coaster. Monogram Craft Sticks Coasters - Step 7
    Step 7

    Add color to your drawn image. I used my wood burner for the other coasters.

  • How to make a recycled coaster. Monogram Craft Sticks Coasters - Step 8
    Step 8

    Lay out coaster(s) on wax paper. If you use a plastic bag, cut off handles and the bottom and up the side of the bag to have one layer. Coat finished piece with varnish using manufacturer's instructions. You can add as many coats as you like to get the darkest shade or shine you want. I didn't do the sanding part in between coats.

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Peeps
Peeps · Sacramento, California, US · 4 projects
today is my birthday
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Peeps
Peeps · Sacramento, California, US · 4 projects
i made one before soo cute (today is my 11th birthday)
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Peeps
Peeps · Sacramento, California, US · 4 projects
I just made one of these and they are soooooo cute mine had a cupcake in the back though
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Creativemind
Creativemind · Tuscaloosa, Alabama, US · 116 projects
No problem mamachka.
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mamachka
mamachka
OMG I never thought of that. I LOVE this site and all of it's inspiration. Thank you Creativemind! Happy
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Creativemind
Creativemind · Tuscaloosa, Alabama, US · 116 projects
Stencils are good to use instead of drawing an image free hand.
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mamachka
mamachka
I have an enormous stack of sticks! With three kids that refuse to throw out their popsicle sticks...(ew????) I run them through the dishwasher and have been saving them for years! Too bad I don't draw as well as you! Well done!!! Happy
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Creativemind
Creativemind · Tuscaloosa, Alabama, US · 116 projects
Thanks guys, yeah, I bought those freaking sticks and for the longest time couldn't think of anything to do with them. I have same problem with a stack of color foam sheets. They will sit and stare at me until I create something with them.
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DIS.AR.RAY
DIS.AR.RAY · Las Vegas, Nevada, US · 32 projects
THOSE are so cute! Happy Very very awesome Happy And inexpensive yet effective Happy

Awesome Sauce.
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mamachka
mamachka
Creativemind the design on this is so lovely, it's almost easy to forget these started as popsicle sticks!
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