DIY Cork Coasters

Cork Coasters are so easy and fun to make!

 
For this project you will need:
CD's, a roll of cork, spray adhesive, pictures from your laser printer, woodworker's transfer tool, scissor or a razor blade.

I first used spray adhesive on the cork and the CD's. I sprayed them outside as the spray adhesive has an odor. Wait a few minutes before putting them together. 


Cut around the cork close to your CD’s.


 Print out your pictures with your laser printer. 
*(Mirror image your picture if it has letters or numbers on it)

 Plug in your woodworker's transfer tool and transfer your picture onto the cork. 
HOW TO:
Rub the woodworker's transfer tools round tip back and forth all over the paper. You can peel up the paper to see how it's transferring the image. If you want the image darker put the paper back down without moving it. Go back over the paper once again with the woodworker's transfer tool. 

You can find the woodworker's transfer tool on my sidebar. 


Cork image transfers are very quick and easy to do using your woodworker's transfer tool. 


I've tried all kinds of designs on the cork coasters.

Each design transferred with ease.


So far I've used my woodworker's transfer tool on fabric, wood, terra cotta pots and cork. 


Making pretty coasters with your woodworker's transfer tool is so much fun! 



I've been making many coasters for my family and friends.



You can use your coasters indoors or outdoors for entertaining. 


I’m off to make some for Christmas!

Happy Crafting!
xo,
Dee
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37 comments:

  1. Those are to cute, and how fun for a quick Christmas gift. I love them!

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  2. what a beautiful hostess gift!! I like this, perfect for holiday entertaining!!

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  3. What a great idea! Thanks for sharing :)

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  4. These turned out great, Dee! I love all the images you used.

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  5. Dee I love these...how adorable! You are so very clever!
    XO Barbara

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  6. I bought some cork coasters a long time ago and now I can't find them. I never even thought about making them. I took a couple and glued some of my seashells around the edges for candle holders. I'll keep this project in mind! Thanks!

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  7. Beautiful designs! I love these!!

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  8. Dearest Dee,
    Those are really lovely, they're not too wild because of the two colors only.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  9. Great idea, Dee. You are so creative!
    -Lynn

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  10. Oh, Dee its wonderful to see you back! The coasters turned out so pretty,cute and oh so Frenchy!They will make beautiful holiday gifts:)Nice to see your creativity, once again! Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Hugs, Poppy

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  11. Those coasters are totally cool.

    I am going to suggest to my daughter that we make some of these. I have a tower of never used CDs.

    Thanks for the inspiration.

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  12. Dee these are fabulous and unique, great holiday gifts! I love how you used the cd's

    Carol

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  13. I am blown away seeing all your talent! love all things Frenchie as well........

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  14. This is an amazing project. I hope I have time before Christmas to give the coaster idea a try. Your blog is awesome and I'm a new follower

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  15. Fabulous idea! Love your creative use of the cork and the transfer tool.

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  16. I really like these coasters, Dee! What a great gift they'll make!
    Mary Alice

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  17. Dee, these are just so cute! Reminds me why I want to get a laser printer so I can do all the fun stuff you do with it. Hmmmm... Christmas is coming. :^D

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  18. Great job Dee! They are certainly going to make wonderful Christmas gifts.

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  19. You always have such fun projects! One more thing for me to try my hand at!
    Karee

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  20. Those are fabulous! It's a terrific way to repurpose those CD's!

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  21. Those are so flippen cute and clever Dee!

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  22. Dee, these are fantastic! A friend just sent me a set of cork coasters! I am going to heat up my woodworker's tool and make these! Thank you for sharing this!

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  23. If I did not have a self-imposed "no craft supplies" rule, I would break down and get one those transfer tools. Love the coasters - the bee hive is one of my favorite images.

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  24. wow, what a great idea! I am going to have to get one of those tools and try your technique.

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  25. Dee, These are so cute and such a great gift idea. I am thinking of coasters with a vineyard theme and a bottle of wine.
    xx,
    Sherry

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  26. What a great project! Thanks for the step by step how to. Hope you have a wonderful turkey day, Laura

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  27. Great project, thanks for sharing, I love all:)

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  28. How clever! These are adorable, Dee.
    Hope your Thanksgiving is happy and blessed.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  29. Your coasters are just fantastic Dee! You are always so creative. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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  30. You are so clever! I never would have thought to use a woodworker's tool like that. I love your coasters!

    xo,
    RJ

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  31. Perfect for all of the cocktails I'll be serving this holiday season! Very cool that you can use that woodworkers tool for this!
    Kelly

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  32. The woodworking tool is burning the paper before the image fully transfers. The tool is brand new out if the box. How can I prevent this from happening?

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