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Handmade Hostess Gift: Initialed Coasters

November 9, 2012 · By Diane Henkler · 23 Comments

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How to make monogram or initial drink coasters. These can be used when entertaining or to make and give as unique customized hostess gifts.

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The holidays are coming which means two things:

1. You will be entertaining family and friends in your home and will need a place for your guests to safely place their drinks.

2.  You will be invited to a holiday party or two and will need a hostess gift.

These easy and affordable initialed cork coasters covers both. No matter if you have people coming or you’re going  – there will be a need for coasters for all the holiday drinks that will be served.

Protect your tables in affordable style by making a set for yourself and another to give as a handmade hostess gift.

Have fun with the designs –  draw your own, use initials,  your monogram, stencils of snowflakes, holly, Santa, something your child drew, or print a favorite design out on your computer to transfer.

Permanent markers come in a wide range of colors -use one or more colors to coordinate with your decor. There is no limit as to what you can draw on them.

How to Make Initialed Drink Coasters

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supplies needed:

  • Cork coasters – I bought these in the garden department at Walmart
  • Printed initial – I used the font – David in 30o pt. size  It is very similar to Times New Roman or Georgia.
  • Transfer paper – craft store
  • Pencil
  • Sharpie or permanent marker

How to trace lettering on a surface

1.  Lay transfer paper face down on coaster. Center cut out letter on top. Make sure it is straight.  Using a pencil make an outline of the letter. The pressure of the pencil point will transfer graphite on the transfer paper to the cork.

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2.   When you are done, remove letter and transfer paper to reveal a graphite outline of the letter.

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3.  Fill letter in with a permanent marker.

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If needed, repeat filling in with marker until you have a nice even color in your letters.

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  1. Norma Rolader says

    10/24/2017 at 2:25 am

    Wow!!! love this hostess gift thank you for the info and I will have to check out your other posts

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  2. breda says

    05/11/2016 at 6:36 pm

    hi, i am new to this but the transfer paper you use is it the one that is used to iron-on prints to t-shirts or is there another kind of transfer paper, thanks a mill

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    • Diane Henkler says

      05/11/2016 at 6:45 pm

      Hi Breda –

      I use graphite transfer paper, not iron-on transfer paper. It is grey paper that will leave a mark on the coaster when you draw over your image. I buy it at the crafts store. The Martha Stewart brand of paints carries it at Michaels. I think it is rolled up and hanging on the wall display.

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      • breda says

        05/11/2016 at 6:53 pm

        thanks a mill Diane, you’re a star xx

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  3. Melissa says

    12/13/2015 at 4:13 am

    Love this idea! I have a question though, will the ink bleed at all if you actually put it to the test as a coaster?

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    • Diane Henkler says

      12/14/2015 at 8:24 am

      Hi Melissa – If you use a permanent marker there will be no bleed through at all. I have used my coasters for a few years now. There is no bleeding of the ink at all. One coaster has discolored over the years in some spots from sitting on a table that got a lot of sun. I simply went over the letter again with the black marker to make it as good as new. :-)

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  4. Joan Jacobsen says

    10/09/2015 at 11:43 pm

    What size are the coasters?

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    • Diane Henkler says

      10/10/2015 at 9:06 am

      The coasters are 4″ in diameter. I bought them in the garden shop at Walmart.

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  5. k says

    11/21/2012 at 8:02 pm

    I love personalized and customized stuffs! :) I will try this out. This is a good idea for christmas gifts!

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  6. rhonda steelman says

    11/14/2012 at 3:46 pm

    love the idea and preparing to make some for holiday gifts. However…would the color run when it gets wet? should I attempt to seal the color with ??? modge-podge?

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    • Diane Henkler says

      11/14/2012 at 6:05 pm

      Hi Rhonda –

      Before I posted the project, I tested them out under running water and placed cold and hot drinks on them. No bleeding or running of the ink at all. I used a Sharpie brand permanent marker – no sealer needed. I have been using them for 2 weeks – we use them everyday and they look perfect even after something wet is on them.

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  7. Christine says

    11/11/2012 at 1:15 pm

    Another easy and fantastic idea! I would love to make these with seasonal images of Santa and snowmen! Might even be able to use cookie cutters to make the outlines. Thank you for the idea!

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  8. Barbara @ DIY Home Staging Tips says

    11/11/2012 at 1:53 am

    Diane — You have a way of making simple things look classy! Thanks for the idea. Very nice. I want some for myself!

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  9. Tiffany says

    11/10/2012 at 12:43 pm

    Super cute idea! Something everyone needs…

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  10. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    11/09/2012 at 5:49 pm

    What an easy and great project, Diane! I love this idea! I’m sure I will be needing a few hostess gifts, too.

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