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!
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 //
- 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.
- Sand top layer of finish off ceramic tiles.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pour yourself a glass of champs, toast to your DIY skills, and enjoy your new coasters.
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!
These are so fun! What a good idea!
Thanks C! xx
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
Thanks Kristyn! They will look so cute in the new place :] Can’t wait to see!
I love making coasters! I never considered using old, pretty calendars. Thanks!
Of course! xx
Oh my gosh, those look adorable! Such a good idea. Guess I’m going to Home Depot after work for some coasters!
xx Lauren
Thanks Lauren! A great place to find craft supplies – who knew!
Those are absolutely adorable! What a great idea!
Shannon
Clothes & Quotes
Thanks S! xx
this is such a cute idea! thanks for sharing ♥
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Glad you enjoyed it! xx
This is so stinking cute!! I might do this with some old greeting cards that are just too pretty to throw away!
Xx Taylor
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Yes! That is a fab idea as well :]
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
Of course, Kate! So glad you liked them :]
This is such a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
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Glad you liked them :] xx
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!
Yes! Basically fool proof. Email me with questions!
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
Yes! The possibilities are endless :]
OMG these coasters are so beautiful!!
~Sara
Thanks lady! xx
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!
So glad you liked them, R! They would definitely be a great gift. xx
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 🙂