Druin Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I did a search but did not find an answer to my question...Yesterday, we were in Target and of course every endcap is full of 50% off holiday stuff One of these had a bunch of poinsetta cardboard coasters (similar to the coasters you get at Chili's restaurants). In thickness and consistency, they remind me of the typical "tree" fresheners - do you think something like this would work as a substitute for the ones your order online? Got to love a sale - and no shipping! Thanks in advance!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doglover Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I don't see why they wouldn't work. If they are cheap enough, get one and try it. My concern would be if the ink runs. As with any other cardboard/paper air freshener, you don't want to let it touch any surfaces when covered with oil.Great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenancy Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Druin - Was wondering if you tried this w/ the coasters and if so, how it worked outI tried it about a year ago w/ beer coasters. Someone gave me hundreds of beer coasters, thinking I could use them for something. I tried doing car fresheners using a decoupage method. i won't bore you w/ details but couldn't find the right glue to use with FO's. Gave up, but still love the idea, and still have the coasters laying around!ThanksNancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druin Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 Nancy,I haven't tried it yet - now that you've provided me some motivation, I'll try to get it done tonight or tomorrow night! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Druin - Was wondering if you tried this w/ the coasters and if so, how it worked outI tried it about a year ago w/ beer coasters. Someone gave me hundreds of beer coasters, thinking I could use them for something. I tried doing car fresheners using a decoupage method. i won't bore you w/ details but couldn't find the right glue to use with FO's. Gave up, but still love the idea, and still have the coasters laying around!ThanksNancyNancy, I'm not sure why glue was used for the CAF. I have made by just applying the scent to the coaster, punching a hole and hanging. I haven't had too much luck with the scents I have picked. But if you get the right FO then the scent will last for months. Rasp Zinger from NG last awhile for me. I have made Apple Jack and Peel that's been good but don't know who the scent was from. Darn, take notes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenancy Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I found these really cool royalty free clip arts and wanted to decoupage them onto the coasters. I scented the coasters with about 5 different scents, printed the designs w/ my inkjet and glued them to the coasters using a spray glue. Then I coated the whole thing with mod-podge. They did smell very good and strong, but I think the FO sort of broke down the mod podge and they became very sticky. I thought that the mod modge gave them a more "finished" look, but I thought I would try it with just the spray glue.Then I saw somewhere that you could iron on designs to freshener paper. I may try that next. I'd like to have some of these to sell at a car show in June, but it's not my priority.They really are pretty cool looking. Maybe I'll post some picsNancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Maybe a rubber stamp, certain types of ink work with the FO. I use to know which one but I forgot. I remember telling someone that use to sell the cardboard fresheners, maybe she'll pop in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursenancy Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Yeah, I know you can use rubber stmps and markers - I just really liked these clip arts - vintage tattoo designs, vintage florals, classic paintings, fairy designs. My biker friends realy liked the tattoo designsA couple links - hope they workhttp://www.amazon.com/Classic-Tattoo-Designs-Full-Color-Electronic/dp/0486995925http://www.amazon.com/Paintings-CD-ROM-Full-Color-Electronic-Design/dp/0486997413/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1231457529&sr=1-5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druin Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Nancy...So sorry I never got back to you The coasters worked very well for fresheners - I just painted a coat of fo on them, punched a hole and ran some ribbon through it. Now to find some non-poinsettas to try heheh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiptooth Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I've used the iron transfer paper from oak court to apply pictures to the cardboard fresheners and they worked great. I applied the pictures first, let them sit for a day (not sure if this is really a needed step, but did it anyway) then brushed with FO on front and back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I have some of the blank sheets of freshener cardboard. Never thought of the transfer paper. I have some left from the old days when I transferred on t-shirts. I need to check out Oak Court, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I'm making some car freshners this weekend with coasters from a restaurant that I work for. The restaurant logo is printed on them and the ink does not run (did my testing!!).My question is: How long should they dry before packaging? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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