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Rifle Paper Co. Coasters

Well, we’re 13 days into the new year and I’m still writing the date as 2015. Anyone else?

For the last few years, I’ve had a Rifle Paper Co. desk calendar. Since the prints are super cute and I do invest a little money in them, I hate to throw them out the end of the year. So today, I have a fun idea for how to repurpose those 2015 calendars.

Now, I can’t take full credit for this idea. My awesome bff/former roommate, M, made us beautiful coasters for our fourth year of college using this technique. TBH, I tried to steal the one I adopted as my own at the end of the year and she totally caught me in the act. It’s high time I made a set of my own.

And because blogger gals often think alike, Monica is also repurposing her 2015 Lilly Pulitzer planner into coasters today, so be sure to check those out for even more inspiration on how to use old calendars! 

how to use old calendars

how to use old calendars

Supplies // 

4 x 4″ Ceramic Coasters—I bought mine at Home Depot for 16 cents each! 16 cents!
Mod Podge
Sand Paper
Foam Brushes
Felt
Hot Glue Gun
Paper Trimmer
Your Old Calendar—This is my 2016 one!

Directions // 

  1. Cut calendar paper down to coaster size using a paper trimmer to ensure straight edges. I didn’t mess with a ruler, but instead opted to trace the ceramic tile onto the calendar page I wanted to cut out.
  2. Sand top layer of finish off ceramic tiles.
  3. Apply a thin coat of mod podge with a foam brush onto a tile. Align the calendar edges and press down. Apply a generous layer of mod podge on top of the calendar paper.
  4. When the first coat of mod podge is dry, apply 2-3 more coats to completely seal the calendar paper and protect it from water. Mod podge dries clear, so I am very generous with my coating.
  5. After the mod podge is completely dry, cut a piece of felt out and hot glue onto the bottom of the ceramic tile. This will keep it from scratching up your furniture.
  6. Pour yourself a glass of champs, toast to your DIY skills, and enjoy your new coasters.

how to use old calendars

how to use old calendars

Like all of my DIYs, this one is pretty fool proof and a great way to to keep those calendars around year after year.

Do you have any fun ways to reuse old calendars? I’d love to hear about them in the comments below!

how to use old calendars

 

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27 Comments

  1. chelsea jacobs wrote:

    These are so fun! What a good idea!

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  2. Kristyn wrote:

    Great post Katie!! I will have to do this with my Bando planner after it ends this summer. Thanks for sharing!!

    Kristyn
    Primp and Proper

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    • Katie wrote:

      Thanks Kristyn! They will look so cute in the new place :] Can’t wait to see!

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  3. Brittany wrote:

    I love making coasters! I never considered using old, pretty calendars. Thanks!

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  4. Lauren wrote:

    Oh my gosh, those look adorable! Such a good idea. Guess I’m going to Home Depot after work for some coasters!

    xx Lauren

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    • Katie wrote:

      Thanks Lauren! A great place to find craft supplies – who knew!

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  5. Shannon wrote:

    Those are absolutely adorable! What a great idea!

    Shannon
    Clothes & Quotes

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  6. tianna wrote:

    this is such a cute idea! thanks for sharing ♥

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    • Katie wrote:

      Glad you enjoyed it! xx

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  7. Taylor - Lights Camera Catwalk wrote:

    This is so stinking cute!! I might do this with some old greeting cards that are just too pretty to throw away!

    Xx Taylor
    http://lightscameracatwalk.com/

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    • Katie wrote:

      Yes! That is a fab idea as well :]

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  8. Kate {Taffeta and Tulips} wrote:

    These are the cutest!! This would be so fun to do as an arts and crafts party with lots of wine and apps! Thanks for the inspo Katie 🙂

    Taffeta & Tulips

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    • Katie wrote:

      Of course, Kate! So glad you liked them :]

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  9. Valerie Price wrote:

    This is such a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Katie wrote:

      Glad you liked them :] xx

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  10. Kati Rose wrote:

    I love this! I’ve been looking for cute but individualized (yet fairly inexpensive) to decorate my new place. It looks like a DIY I can actually do too!

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    • Katie wrote:

      Yes! Basically fool proof. Email me with questions!

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  11. Jenny wrote:

    These turned out so cute!
    I love coasters so I may need to try something like this with my old cute paper goods.

    xoxo, Jenny

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    • Katie wrote:

      Yes! The possibilities are endless :]

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  12. Sara Strauss wrote:

    OMG these coasters are so beautiful!!
    ~Sara

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    • Katie wrote:

      Thanks lady! xx

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  13. Rachel wrote:

    This is brilliant! My best friend made some photo ones for me a few years ago and they’re my favorite! I’d love to make more for myself and others – it makes for a great gift!

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    • Katie wrote:

      So glad you liked them, R! They would definitely be a great gift. xx

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  14. Lauren wrote:

    I have made coasters like this before using my kids photos, but I love the idea of using stationary!!!! I am obsessed with Rifle & Co and I have a bunch of their notebooks 🙂

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