Bottle Cap Coasters from Tartlet Tins

Last Fall, the Mr. and I were perusing the shelves at a local craft beer store when I spotted a display of bottle cap coasters. I chuckled to myself because I thought it was a cute idea. But, as I walked on by, I had a “Wait a second!” moment.

Why? Because I knew I could make my own version with tart tins. Wouldn’t they be the PERFECT thing to replicate the beer coasters I saw at the store?

I had a sneaking suspicion that making my own version of bottle cap coasters with tartlet tins would be relatively easy. And I just needed a couple of additional supplies to make my vision come to life!

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Beer Coasters from Tart Tins

First, I hopped on Etsy to find the perfect vintage tins. I looked for tart tins that had a 4″ diameter and a solid bottom to test my idea. 

See? Don’t they look a little like bottle caps, but on a much larger scale?

Even though they were already silver (like bottle caps), the mini tart pans were awfully shiny. I had to do something about that!

So, I started off the project by toning down the shininess with some awesome antique silver spray paint.

After I gave the inside and outside of the mini tart pans a coat of paint, I sprayed on a matte clear coat to protect them.

Next, it was time to add some cork!

I purchased some plain cork rounds which I trimmed down to fit inside the tart tins. 

I see plain cork coasters at thrifts from time to time, but OF COURSE I couldn’t find any when I really needed them!

Once they were properly trimmed, I decided to add a little something special to the cork for inside the bottle cap coasters.

Finishing the Bottle Cap Coasters

I couldn’t find the right beer-themed stamp at any of the craft stores, so I went on Etsy and found the perfect one.

Now- I was fully expecting to fail miserably at stamping. I don’t know what it is, but I really have a hard time getting a good stamped image. 

But, with the cork, I figured that I had two chances on each one (both sides)…and I had twice as many rounds as I had mini tart pans.

Finally, I gave it a go and used a dark brown or espresso ink which I thought would set off nicely against the cork.

And you know what? EVERY SINGLE ONE WORKED OUT PERFECTLY.

I only stamped on one side of each round!! So, basically, I’m convinced that these are the best stamps ever made and I will shop here again.

My bottle cap coasters were REALLY looking good now, aren’t they? Now it was time to finish them up!

Then, I used the same matte clear coat that had I finished the tart tins with on the stamped sides of my cork rounds to “set” the ink.

Lastly, I glued the sealed cork rounds inside the tartlet tins to finish up my beer coasters.

Bottle Cap Coasters from Tartlet Tins

And just like that, the bottle cap coasters were done and ready to be used as a DIY Father’s Day Gift!

Between you and me, I think I like my version of the beer coasters better than the mass-produced coasters that originally inspired me!

Plus, you just can’t go wrong with an upcycling idea this cute that turned out so perfectly. And all from some tartlet tins and some cork rounds!

Won’t these bottle cap coasters be ideal as a DIY Father’s Day gift? They’re cute, but also functional. And heck, they would also be perfect for a beer-loving mom, as well!

Interested in a few other ideas for DIY coasters? Then this collection is DEFINITELY for you!

AND I’m so excited to announce that my first book is now available! If you love working with flannel or fabric crafts in general (sewing and non-sewing), then you will LOVE “Crafting with Flannel”!

And yes, it even has a couple of coaster ideas in it, as well! With flannel, of course.

Craft on!

S

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