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Wednesday, May 07, 2008

Tupperware Coaster Album

Hi Everyone! Yes, you saw correctly. . .it's a Tupperware coaster album. I stopped by my local Goodwill the other day and I found two sets of 6 Tupperware coasters that were brand new. Initially, I didn't know they were Tupperware until I opened the sealed box which wasn't labeled. Each of the box were 50 cents each. Whoohoo!!

Anyway, I knew they were plastic coasters and bought them for the purpose of altering them into something but didn't know what! LOL!

Well, after looking at it, I decided to create a mini album with two of the coasters and I really like how it turned out. I think it looks better in person.

Here are samples of the coasters. Initially, I was thinking of adding photos to the back of the coaster and use them as actual coasters but I noticed the "tupperware" label in the center and I didn't like the idea that it would show in front of the photo so I decided to cover it with a designer paper. Oh well.




I covered the inside with designer paper from ADT and added CTMH Big Blooms and Deja View prima flowers.

The mini album is a flip page album which I created using cardstock. I cut the cardstock to create initially an accordion album then glued the back side together to create a "flip" album meaning it flips open from right to left like a regular album. Theres a total of 7 pages to this album.
The photos are of my kids.

18 comments:

Risa said...

How creative and the finished project is very cute!
malieta:)

StampinCathy said...

This is so creative. Love what you did with these.

2 Worlds said...

Wow really nice, as I love mini albums this great to leave in the leaving room.

Anita said...

OHMYGOSH - how clever you are! I am going to have to run to Goodwill now to see if I can find those coasters!!! Thanks for sharing - I love them!

http://stampinwithanita.com/

Rita said...

Wow, this is fantastic & such a steal! You have quite the eye Maria! I'm in awe of your creativity, this is BEAUTIFUL!

Teri said...

I have these coasters! Of course, mines are old so I wouldn't use them for these cool projects. Talk about thinking outside of the box!

CreativeMish said...

amazing! What a fun idea!

Debbie G said...

How cool is this!! Very creative!!

kathleenh said...

Clever use of those coasters Maria!

Heather said...

what a great find Maria! Sometimes when I find stuff like that I have a hard time visualizing what to do with it.

Alhambra Club said...

How clever, this is fantstic, love the idea.

Alhambra Club said...

How clever, this is fantstic, love the idea.

Elaine said...

Mondo cool idea Maria! I love your album creations! I wish I had a goodwill store nearby! They are in Seattle, but they are near downtown and I don't have time to go during work to check it out :( You scored and even better, you made something soooo cool with your purchase!!

Little C's Creations said...

what a sweet creation, Maria!! you make the cutest stuffs!!!

hugs,
Jen

Ana Baird said...

Wow! Love it!

Em said...

You are such a clever clogs!! Love this so much, and the photo's of your children are gogeous

Fe-Fe said...

Fantastic idea Maria. This is just gorgeous.

Cherie said...

Maria, you must take you brain off on set it on the side of the bed. All kinds of things fall into it at night. You amazing! You must send this to Tupperware!!!!