my sister in law came from singapore last week and fell in love with my vintage coasters... so before she left, i made her a set of 6 vintage coasters. this time i made these on square base. i used reprints from an old garden encyclopedia (you can see some scientific flower names in the background) , more vintage images of beautiful ladies and aged them with a bit of paint patina. then i finished them off with 2 coats of glass glaze spray which i just got from the store.

here's another set of coasters which i made for a very good friend who has this crazy obsession with the character betty boop. these coasters i made with plain white kitchen tiles. this time i wanted to make something a little more over-the-top, so i decided on zebra prints for background (which i featured a couple of post back). unfortunately the canvas i initially painted the zebra prints on were not large enough to make 6 coasters. so i painted another.
this is just free hand painting on a piece of canvas using black acrylic paint.
here's the canvas cut up into 6 pieces... with a little left over
the next step is glueing the zebra print pieces on the tiles and then betty boo reprints on top. jason thought they were too plain so i added some embelishments.
(disclaimer : i do not claim the right to the images of betty boop. this is just a one-off christmas gift i made for a very good friend. these coasters are not being sold for profit)
this is how they look after completion
i edged the images with red acrylic paint + a thin black line using a felt tip pen
i also painted the sides of the tiles red for impact
and here is a particular one which i think will tickle her to bits (i've censored it here... but i'm sure you can imagine it uncensored :)))) )
i hope you enjoyed that!
these were also sealed with glass glaze to give it a shiny finish.
happy pimping! :)

here's another set of coasters which i made for a very good friend who has this crazy obsession with the character betty boop. these coasters i made with plain white kitchen tiles. this time i wanted to make something a little more over-the-top, so i decided on zebra prints for background (which i featured a couple of post back). unfortunately the canvas i initially painted the zebra prints on were not large enough to make 6 coasters. so i painted another.



(disclaimer : i do not claim the right to the images of betty boop. this is just a one-off christmas gift i made for a very good friend. these coasters are not being sold for profit)
this is how they look after completion


and here is a particular one which i think will tickle her to bits (i've censored it here... but i'm sure you can imagine it uncensored :)))) )

these were also sealed with glass glaze to give it a shiny finish.
happy pimping! :)
Another neat and brilliant outcome from you! nice job..bravo..
ReplyDeleteLuthien,
ReplyDeleteI am always amazed at how good your projects turn out. You are just too good girl! The images of Betty Boop look fantastic and I like how you painted the red border around the images, it really makes them pop! I also heart those vintage coasters. How do you come up with these ideas. As we say here in the States, "I want to be like you when I grow up." :) xxoo
I love these Luthien. Another great project. Thank you for sharing your wonderful work.
ReplyDeletedear azah, carolyn and sunday girl :) thank you once again for all your great comments!
ReplyDeletecarolyn :D you're too cute! your last line sent me into fits of giggles in the cafe :DD
Oh, how FUN! I just love these - especially the "naughty" Betty Boop! LOL! Y'know, these would be cool done with vintage tattoo designs as well. Just sayin'!
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lol! thanks jen :) and yea... you are right...it could be a tattoo... like one of those pin up girl ones :) not for me though!
ReplyDeleteOh Luthien these coaster sets are just fabulous!! Ah, if only I knew where to buy some... an Etsy shop perhaps?? They really are wonderful and I'm sure your friend will be thrilled with her Betty Boop collection. ;-)
ReplyDeletehahaha! thank you sharon :)))) now... that... is a trap question isn't it :))) LOL!!!!
ReplyDeleteLuthien,
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun project. Now, I know why you stay up late. Your mind must always be busy thinking up all of these creative projects.
BTW! Yes the mirror is black.
Have a wonderful day.
Melissa
oh yea... the mind is always turning and turning and turning :))) especially in the night :)
ReplyDeleteLuthien,
ReplyDeleteI just received your name tag. Oh my goodness, it is so beautiful.
I will post about it soon. Thank you so much for the wonderful gift. You are a dear friend.
Love ya.
Melissa
Luthien,
ReplyDeleteYes, I am happy with the way things are looking around Sunbonnet Cottage, but I always see room for change. Always something in the works.
Melissa
LOVE the coasters! What a great iead! Looks like many of us love the vintage postcards!
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays!
Hugs,
Maryjane
Luthien,
ReplyDeleteYou are a Sweetie.
I will let you know how it goes on Wednesday.
Love ya.
Melissa
Luthien,
ReplyDeleteI just adore you. Thank you for your sweet comments. And I am sure you do not need to lose any weight.
Love ya.
Melissa
Luthien, please see my recent post. Thank you Luthien.
ReplyDeleteLuthien,
ReplyDeleteI am getting a little ahead of myself, but on Monday I will be posting an award for you.
Love Melissa
Hi Luthien, Just stopping by to wish you a wonderful holiday and a fabulous week! love & hugs to you my friend♥
ReplyDeleteLuthien,
ReplyDeleteI am so thankful for you and your friendship. It truly is a blessing.
Love Melissa
We enjoyed that =D
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays Luthien! Thanks for your nice commenting this autumn.
Trudi
busy lately?...i've been longing for your new n3..hope u will come up with more projects soon...wishing u merry xmas(are u celebrating?) ..and happy new year
ReplyDeleteHi Luthien,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas and the best to you and your family in 2009!
Small Footprints
Luthien,
ReplyDeleteYou give great advice. I think you are right. I should use the plates.
Thank you my sweet friend.
Happy Early New Year.
Melissa