Aug 22, 2008

Building a Bigger, Better Coaster

I have to give my best friend credit for this wonderful idea. My "Critter Coasters" are all standard size; they are about 4 inches across and can handle a normal sized coffee mug or drinking glass.
So my best buddy said to me - "Who drinks out of normal sized mugs and glasses?". I thought about it and realized that she drinks out of a 48 ounce, double insulated tumbler for most of the day and I, myself, have a favorite mug that looks more like a soup bowl than a coffee cup. Obviously there is a demand for a bigger coaster to accommodate our bigger mugs and glasses but can it be done? I tried to think of a BIG critter that would be fitting of a BIG coaster...So, as you can see it is possible to make a larger coaster. But will it really make a difference? See for yourself:
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Justabeachkat said...

Hi Robin

I've had so much fun tonight checking out your entire blog and your etsy store. Girl, you're amazing!

Can you make a female blonde geek coaster?

Hugs!
Kat

PurrPrints said...

love the elf vs giraffe olympics--lol

Unknown said...

hi Robin,
I just found your site via entrecard....I am loving those coasters! they are just too darned cute!
Robin
http://tqmnurse.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

I love the giraffe! And, it is the perfect size for my huge glasses. When will he get posted on Etsy?

Anonymous said...

Your shop is true to its word...i have to admit i have NOT seen anything like it!

Barbara said...

A rhino or hippo would work well too, but the giraffe is too cute!

Anonymous said...

wow..look like a very professional artist work (or maybe you are a professional artist, sorry, this is my first visit so I haven't learnt a lot)!!
How did you do that? Great cute works!!

Auntie Dis said...

What a great idea! Tons of bigger animals out there to hold our big cups. I too, have a 'soup bowl'. :) Maybe you could look back into the 'extinct animal era'. A tyrannosaurus rex or a woolly mammoth would be SO cool! :)

Anonymous said...

That giraffe is awesome!!
you make such a cute stuff, your shop rocks!! :)

elphabainwicked said...

I see the beginning of a sculpture of zoo animals!!!

Another awesome piece...

Thank you fo all the laughs and kind words...you truly are an amazing person!!!

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