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3.11.2015

DIY Felt Shamrock CoastersIt’s officially less than one week until St. Patrick’s Day. Which means I have to bust my butt to write a few more posts so I can share the remaining projects I have for this gloriously Irish holiday. I say glorious because I am a teensie-tiny bit Irish. But since I married into it, I really might as well consider myself 100% Irish. At least on Tuesday.

In honor of my heritage, I must celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in full force. At a bar. With green beer, bangers and mash, and corned beef and cabbage. And these adorable little shamrock coasters. Easy Shamrock Coasters Dollar TreeClearly everyone at the bar will be jealous of my shamrock coasters. No one has time for those tiny square drink napkins that stick to the bottom of your beer glass. Shamrock coasters are the way to go.

First you’ll need to decide which set you’d like to make. Either set will cost you less than $2. The hand-sewn set was a little harder and more time consuming, but turned out really cute. The glittery ones were very easy and quick. Lucky Clover Coasters - DIY St. Patrick's Day ProjectYou’ll need green felt for either project ($.33 a sheet at Michael’s), and you’ll need a pack of foam clovers from the Dollar Tree for the glittery set.Lucky Clover Coasters - DIY St. Patrick's Day Project SuppliesFor the hand-sewn four leaf clover set, I used Google to find a clover that I liked. I then used it to trace my clovers onto felt.  I cut out the felt clovers, and then hand-sewed them into another piece of felt. I trimmed the excess off, leaving a different color border. And because they were sewn with love (seriously. lots of love), I added a little heart to one of the shamrocks.DIY Felt Shamrock CoastersFor the sparkle set, I simply traced the foam clover onto felt, cut it out, and hot glued it to the foam. I used Modge Podge on the sparkle foam clover, so the glitter wouldn’t get everywhere. And I was done!Lucky Clover Coasters - DIY St. Patrick's Day Project - Dollar Tree SuppliesIf you’re really getting festive, you can print this tag and gift a set to neighbors or friends. Or just the random guy at the end of the bar. I’m sure he’ll appreciate it.

 

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  1. jumpyjess says

    3.11.2015 at 3:36 pm

    Very adorable! turned out great! 🙂

    • Shauna841505 says

      3.11.2015 at 3:40 pm

      Thanks! 🙂

  2. Mammaflybox says

    3.11.2015 at 4:00 pm

    cute!

    • Shauna841505 says

      3.11.2015 at 4:09 pm

      Thank you!! Thanks for stopping by!

  3. Michelle says

    3.11.2015 at 9:36 pm

    http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm150/sedans/GIFS/napoleon_lucky.jpg
    🙂

    • Shauna841505 says

      3.12.2015 at 8:15 am

      Can I have your tots?!

      • Michelle says

        3.13.2015 at 1:38 am

        Only if you bring me my chap stick!

        • Shauna841505 says

          3.13.2015 at 8:44 am

          La-Fawn-Duh has it. I’ll get it back from her.

  4. Karen says

    3.12.2015 at 12:45 am

    Ooh these are so cute!
    Your blog is simply stunning
    Have an amazing day 🙂
    MUCH LOVE KAREN
    (STYLESMORGASBORD) [BLOGLOVIN])

    • Shauna841505 says

      3.12.2015 at 8:17 am

      Thank you so much! I’m following you now on bloglovin so I can return some love to your site! Have a great day!

  5. shortstopdesigns says

    3.12.2015 at 6:33 am

    So cute and so clever!

    • Shauna841505 says

      3.12.2015 at 8:16 am

      Thanks!

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