This is the perfect project to file away for spring when all the flowers start blooming OR make some now with some cool winter greenery.
You can do this project even if you’re just a beginner with craft projects and each coaster only costs about $6.00 total to make. Plus, for the time crunched, you’ll be glad to know that these cute coasters only take about 20 minutes. These would make a perfect gift for any occasion too – Mother’s Day, Christmas, even the upcoming Valentine’s day if you can find some pretty winter leaves.
Materials to gather
- 2 clear acrylic sheets (8- x 10-inch)
- Metal File (6-inch)
- Glue Gun
- Framing Square
- Utility Knife
To make these coasters…
- Make sure you are wearing gloves and safety glasses and then cut your 8- x 10-inch acrylic sheets into four 31∕2-inch squares. When cutting the sheets use a framing square as a guide and score first several times with a utility knife to make cutting a snap. If you pick up your acrylic from a home goods store an employee there would likely cut this for you.
- Sand the edges of your squares using a metal file. File until smooth and even.
- Gather the flowers and leaves you’re using (flat leaves and flowers work best) then remove all stems.
- Use a glue gun to apply a small dot of glue on the underside of the petals and leaves, and then attach them to the first square.
- Apply a small dot of glue to each corner of the first square. Place the second square on top, and press the corners to secure.
I got this project from Lowe’s Creative Ideas site, which is literally a treasure trove of ideas and projects. I always see awesome projects there that really anyone could do. You can see a video and step by step image tutorial of this Pressed-Flower Coasters Project at the website and look for more cool home and garden projects.
[image via Lowe’s]
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