How To Make A Holiday Cup Coaster

Creating a balloon top decor offers a charming and unique way to decorate for events or add a playful touch to your home décor. Below is a step-by-step guide to making one, elaborating on each step for clarity and success.

Step 1

Gather the following material:

I have included a list of available craft supplies for your convenience.

Corkboard sheet
Pen or fine point Sharpie
X-ACTO knife (or scissors)
Mod Podge (or other water-resistant sealer)
Foam brush
Holiday scrapbook paper
Sample coaster for template (optional)

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Step 2

Trace (or measure) your coasters onto the corkboard with your Sharpie or pen. I created a set of 6, but if you’d like more or less, go wild

Step 3

Take one end of each rolled newspaper tube and secure it tightly with green duct tape. Wrapping the tape firmly prevents the rolls from unraveling while ensuring a sturdy base for the braided wreath structure.

Step 4

Now you’ll need to cut the corkboard. Since cork is naturally crumbly, it can be difficult to cut straight. I tried a couple different methods—scissors, razor blade, X-ACTO knife, and a pizza cutter. I really thought I was on to something by thinking of the pizza cutter, but it didn’t cut it at all. Oh well. ‘A’ for effort.

Step 5

Once you get all the pieces of cork cut, use them as templates for cutting your scrapbook paper. Then, use the Mod Podge to attach the paper onto your cork. I always apply a thin layer of the glue with a foam brush, so it doesn’t form little globs. Press the paper on the cork and smooth it down, so there aren’t any bubbles. I also placed a book on my coasters for a few minutes to make sure they dried flat.

To make sure the condensation from your glasses doesn’t ruin your paper, Mod Podge the top of the scrapbook paper as well. This will form a seal and keep your paper safe from the water! I also sealed the edges of the coasters so they wouldn’t crumble anymore..

Step 6

And voilà! Holiday coasters. Hope they make your table extra happy this holiday season!

Step 7

And voilà! Holiday coasters. Hope they make your table extra happy this holiday season!

Final Thoughts

This eco-friendly wreath is a wonderful way to repurpose old newspapers while adding charm to your holiday decor. The steps are simple, allowing both adults and kids to enjoy the crafting process.

Whether you display it outdoors or indoors, your handmade wreath is sure to brighten your holidays. Get creative, have fun crafting, and happy holidays!