Easy DIY Coasters using Cricut EasyPress 3
Looking for a heat press that is easy to use and comes with amazing features? Look no further than the Cricut EasyPress 3! This heat press has built-in Bluetooth wireless technology, which allows you to connect to the Cricut Heat app and send precise time and temperature settings. The ceramic-coated heat plate offers a super-fast heat up, and the insulated safety base ensures your projects are safe while they are being pressed. Plus, the auto-off feature means you can relax and not have to worry about forgetting to turn off your heat press.
Note that this post is sponsored by Cricut, but all opinions are my own.
Today I'm going to show you how I made some modern coasters using my Cricut Joy and the EasyPress 3. The whole thing took about 20 minutes and I did it all on my kitchen counter.
I picked some patterns in the Cricut Design Space and sliced them into 3.6" circles to make sure they'd fit the coasters. I made sure to make my circles slightly larger than the actual coasters because I didn't want to chance having any white space around the edges.
Materials used:
Cricut Infusible Ink Transfer Sheets (comes with butcher paper)
Cardstock
Lint-free cloth
Next comes the effortless part - using the EasyPress 3. With the Cricut Heat app, there's no looking up the temperature and timing - it even gives clear instructions on where to place materials.
With all of my materials handy, I got started transferring the patterns onto the ceramic coasters. I did mine one at a time, but I'm sure it would be easy to prep and place all 4 under the Easy Press 3 since there's more than enough space, but the instructions showed one at a time, and I like to follow rules. I will also note that I wanted mine to come out looking a little like they were painted on, so either use an Infusible Ink sheet that has that kind of pattern or apply uneven pressure, which is what I did to get this look.
Once all of the coasters were cooled, I peeled off the sheet and I placed them on my coffee table. That't it! Easy peasy!
These would make great hostess gifts, personalized wedding gifts, or just fun addition to your already neutral decor, as is the case for me!
Now I’m going to share a bonus project with you because I also got to try the Cricut Hat Press and made some cute hats for myself and my kids! Here are a couple of photos, but you can see more right here.
