I was collection samples of AstroTurf for an art project at Home Depot… Who knew there even existed so many styles from which to choose?! Samples are offered as 4″x4″ Squares pre-cut cut for you to take home. Once I did, not only did I find that the samples worked well in material choosing for my project, but the samples themselves ended up working for me in turn… As Coasters!

Slightly quirky in action, they make everyone stop and chuckle at second thought, and even more so when balanced in an elegant application. These “Cost Free Coasters” make for great last minute or resourceful gifts, as well as fun table decorations.

Supper Bowl Party, or Host’s Thank You Gift for the Sporting Season?! Ladies Luncheon in the Spring?! Just for Fun?! To further accessorize, hot-glue on a small silk flower in one corner for the “Ladies”, or a Miniature Golf Ball for the “Gents”? You may also take this theme to the next step and buy a larger piece of AstroTurf  in order to cut impromptu place mats or even a table runner?! The look is lovely over a white linen table cloth.

Regardless, whatever you do… Enjoy!…Haha!

-Palmer

P.S. Some AstroTurf Styles will frey after several uses. To prolong the life of your Cost Free Coaster, simply run a line of supper glue around the edges on the underneath side.