Wait... this started as a £1.50 IKEA coaster?!

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IKEA cork coasters

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The video leverages a low-cost, readily available product (IKEA coasters) and a popular DIY trend (customizing home goods with Cricut machines) to create an aspirational yet achievable project. The 'hack' aspect and the aesthetic appeal of the final product likely drove engagement.

Summary

This video demonstrates a DIY project transforming inexpensive IKEA cork coasters into decorative items. The creator uses plaster of Paris, Cricut printable vinyl, and a Cricut Joy 2 machine to add custom floral designs, creating unique and personalized coasters.

Structure

1Introduction to IKEA coasters
2Mixing plaster of Paris and water
3Pouring plaster into coasters
4Designing and cutting vinyl stickers
5Applying stickers to coasters

Original caption

✨ This £1.50 IKEA hack is about to become your new favourite DIY gift! 💚 Have you spotted the IKEA cork coasters for just £1.50? With a little creativity, some plaster, Printable Vinyl, and a Cricut Joy 2, you can transform them into beautiful personalised coasters that look far more expensive than they cost. Our Coaster Queen @caitycraft is back with another easy DIY that's perfect for beginners and makes a thoughtful handmade gift for birthdays, housewarmings, Christmas, or just because. The result? Stylish, personalised coasters that are unique, affordable, and guaranteed to impress. Caity uses: Cricut Joy 2, printable vinyl, Cricut LightGrip Cutting Mat . . . #cricutuk #cricut #cricutmade #IKEAhack #IKEA

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Product placement

IKEA (acts): Sells home goods, including the cork coasters used in the video. Removing it would change the origin of the materials. IKEA 365+ Coaster, cork, 10 cm (acts): The base material for the DIY project. Removing it means the project has no starting point. Cricut (acts): The brand of the cutting machine and printable vinyl used to create the designs. Removing it means the design creation process is unclear. Cricut Joy 2 (acts): The specific cutting machine used to cut out the vinyl designs. Removing it means the specific tool used is unknown. Mod Podge (acts): Used to seal the design onto the coaster. Removing it means the sealing process is unclear.

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Wait... this started as a £1.50 IKEA coaster?!

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Wait... this started as a £1.50 IKEA coaster?! Have you seen these iconic IKEA cork coasters for just £1.50? And if you've got a Cricut machine, you need them in your stash. And I've got a completely new IKEA hack. Design space, I set a guide to the size of the coasters. Found this really pretty floral image, changed the colours and I was ready to go. Now this one does feel like a science experiment because you'll need plaster of Paris and some water. Mix them together and then you want to pour the plaster in the centre of the coasters. Trust the process. Pop them aside to set. Next up is time to grab some Cricut printable vinyl, which you do actually get in that pack. Print and cut image, set with the Joy 2. Print the cut images, ready I can pop them onto a cutting mat and mode into my Cricut Joy 2 for it to cut around the designs. And once you know the plaster is set, simply peel off your vinyl stickers and place them in the centre. I actually think this is a super quick and very, very effective IKEA hack. I grabbed some glue to set them in place and with a couple of hours, it's a different way that you can use these fantastic bargain finds from IKEA to create some beautiful home decor that would also make a lovely, lovely gift. Let me know what you think.