Irish Coffees at the BV

Nothing beats a cold, foggy day in San Francisco than a warm Irish Coffee at The Buena Vista.  Except maybe two Irish Coffees!  Just a week ago, we sauntered into our favorite local establishment and imbibed in a couple of these delicious liquid refreshments.  The fact that it wasn't cold or foggy isn't really important!  [It was actually close to 80 degrees that day.]  However, we didn't miss our chance to dine at The BV anyway.  After all, it's been a San Francisco icon since 1889.

                                 

Back in Southern California [tell me again why we ever moved?], it was time to think about a gift for Father's Day.  I immediately remembered the two napkins I [accidentally on purpose] took with me that day.  The napkins detail a beautiful line drawing of The Buena Vista.  How can I incorporate these into a gift for my husband? 

Although I'm a master at decoupage, I had never used napkins in any of my projects--until now. 

I gathered all my supplies:  the napkins (obviously), 4" ceramic tiles, paper cutter, sharp scissors, off-white cardstock, corner rounder, liquid chalk, Mod Podge and a brush, and a pint of my favorite Irish Whiskey [this item is optional].

Since the napkin was so thin, I decided to first decoupage plain cardstock onto the tile.  I cut two 3-3/4" squares, rounded the corners and edged them with brown chalk.  Then decoupaged the cardstock to the tiles.

I cut out the illustration with sharp scissors, keeping the napkin folded.  It was easier to get a precise cut using the four napkin layers.  Then I CAREFULLY decoupaged the just the top layer of the napkin to the front of the cardstock tile. 

It was a little tricky to lay down the thin napkin, but if you work gently and quickly, you get a great result. Three more coats of decoupage and felt rounds to the back finished the project.

 

I think they look pretty legit.  Wonder if the BV wants to sell them in their gift shop right next to their personalized Irish Coffee mugs?

The gift was a big hit. 

Happy Father's Day, dear!

[This is an unsolicited post and only reflects the opinion of this writer.]

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