so I started with the round container on the bottom (body butter from body shop).
I wasn't sure what I wanted to make out of it...but I decided to make some coasters and cover the container.
I cut chipboard circles that would fit into the container & I found some big cork circles at JoAnne's (4 for a $), they had magnets on the back but I just pulled those off. I xyron-ed the pieces together & smoothed the edges out with a file.
I painted the circles black & covered the tops with laminated paper from the black & white paper pad. Each piece I used had a foil design.
I covered the container with some flocked paper & added rhinestones.
Wrapped a ribbon around...ta-da...it's done! Makes a cute hostess gift!
This new feature is forcing me to think creatively. I have written before about the kind of consumer I am...I am not in the habit of reusing things...I always prefer 'new' things but this is teaching me to see creative possibilities in places where I would have never looked before! It's been fun!
Have a great week!
That is indeed cool. Great little last minute gifts to keep around.
Posted by: BethW | July 08, 2008 at 09:12 AM
Another great idea for me to try here at home.. thanks lauren :)
Posted by: Darlene | July 08, 2008 at 08:50 PM
Lauren, I just discovered your blog and it's amazing! I can't wait to try these beautiful coasters!
You were the Runner Up for Project of the Week, over at www.Card of the Week.com. You can see the original post at http://www.cardoftheweek.com/2008/07/card-of-the-w-5.html
I included a picture of your card and links to your blog and the original posting. Please let me know if this is OK!
Keep up the AMAZING work!
Posted by: Susanna Boyd | July 18, 2008 at 11:40 AM
What a great idea. I actually have an empty body butter container and round cork coasters already...super cool!
Charmaine
Posted by: Charmaine | July 19, 2008 at 05:52 AM