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December 7, 2015 by Bre

How to Make a No-Sew Coffee Sleeve

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“Oh!  Oh, kids!  Santa definitely came to our house last night.  Wait until you see what’s under this tree!”

I remember those words like they were spoken yesterday.  Sitting at the top of the stairs, my brother, sister and I would wait anxiously to run down and see all of the beautifully-wrapped packages that were just waiting to be torn open.

But first we had to wait there on those stairs – gifts out of sight and our anticipation building as my dad gathered trash bags (poor guy always had trash duty – but I think it was a job he relished), and turned on the holiday cassettes (or cd’s as we got older), and my mom made the coffee.  Once the aroma started to waft up the staircase, we knew it was almost time for the best morning of the year to begin.

When we got the go-ahead, we bounded down the stairs with enthusiasm unlike any other.

Holiday traditions are made merrier this Christmas.

Yes, that’s me (and my Pound Puppy).  I’m probably seven years old in that photo.  Of course I can’t remember what I got for Christmas that year, but I can remember the build up to it clearly.  The sights, the sounds, and the smells – all of them forming the basis of family traditions I carry forward with my own family today.  

Most of those traditions start as soon as Thanksgiving has passed.  We decorate the tree together, read our ever-growing collection of holiday books (almost always with a cup of coffee or cocoa nearby), and drive around looking at the beautiful lights and decorations that brighten up the dark Chicago winter.  Holiday traditions are made merrier this season with help from Starbucks.

All season long we find ways to be together and to enjoy our family and home.  Holiday traditions are made merrier this season with help from Starbucks.

And on Christmas morning, my husband and I now do many of the same things that my mom and dad did back when I was so young.  (Although now we’re streaming our Christmas carols wirelessly – something they never would have imagined possible!)  Once the coffee maker signals it’s finished making the energy we’ll need to keep up with our kids that day, we fill our Christmas mugs and bring them down for the fun to begin.Holiday traditions are made merrier this season with help from Starbucks.

I imagine that once my children are grown and raising families of their own, they will cherish the Christmas traditions of our family the way I cherish those that my mom and dad established when I was a child.

One way that I like to share the family traditions that are so important to me is by giving coffee-related presents to special people in my family’s life.  People like teachers, crossing guards, hairstylists, postal workers, dog walkers, etc.  I love making up lots of no-sew coffee sleeves and incorporating them into wonderfully adorable (and delicious) gifts that are always appreciated.

No-sew coffee sleeves are a wonderful gift for anyone on your list! This easy tutorial will help you make them in no time.

To make these no-sew coffee sleeves you only need a few basic supplies – all of which are available at any craft store.

  • Coffee sleeve template (which you can download here)
  • Stiffened felt sheets in colors of your choice
  • Craft (acrylic) felt sheets in colors of your choice
  • Optional: felt stickers (these are often available in holiday themes)
  • Velcro dots
  • Optional: pinking shears
  • Fabric scissors (the sharper the better)
  • Hot glue gun and hot glue
  • Pins
  • Optional: embellishments like rhinestones, ribbon, buttons, etc.

First, print the coffee sleeve template (download it in the supply list above).  Cut it out and pin it to a piece of stiffened felt.  No-sew coffee sleeves are a wonderful gift for anyone on your list! This easy tutorial will help you make them in no time.
Next, using the pinking shears (if you want a zig zag edge), cut around the coffee sleeve template. No-sew coffee sleeves are a wonderful gift for anyone on your list! This easy tutorial will help you make them in no time.
Now for the fun part – plan out your coffee sleeve embellishments! Since mine are holiday gifts, I made them holiday themed with candy canes, presents, Christmas trees, and more! I used a mix of premade felt stickers and hand-cut felt for my designs.  No-sew coffee sleeves are a wonderful gift for anyone on your list! This easy tutorial will help you make them in no time.
Here’s a tip: the sharper your scissors, the better. Dull scissors do not cut felt well at all! No-sew coffee sleeves are a wonderful gift for anyone on your list! This easy tutorial will help you make them in no time.
Hot glue the designs and any embellishments to the middle front of the coffee sleeve. Next, hot glue one Velcro dot to the right front edge of the coffee sleeve. No-sew coffee sleeves are a wonderful gift for anyone on your list! This easy tutorial will help you make them in no time.
Attach the other Velcro dot to the one that is already glued down. Put some hot glue on the smooth side of that Velcro dot, and fold the coffee sleeve around to attach it to the inner left edge of the coffee sleeve. No-sew coffee sleeves are a wonderful gift for anyone on your list! This easy tutorial will help you make them in no time.

And then you’re finished!  No-sew coffee sleeves are a wonderful gift for anyone on your list! This easy tutorial will help you make them in no time.

These coffee sleeves make a perfect gift with a reusable to-go mug and some delicious Starbucks beverages, like their coffees or cocoas.  You may even want to keep one for yourself (hey – you wouldn’t want to spill while opening presents, right?)No-sew coffee sleeves are a wonderful gift for anyone on your list! This easy tutorial will help you make them in no time.

You don’t even have to go to a Starbucks store to purchase their products; I got mine right at Target during one of my weekly trips.  Plus, you can get a $5 Starbucks Card e-gift when you purchase 3 or more qualifying Starbucks products.    No-sew coffee sleeves are a wonderful gift for anyone on your list! This easy tutorial will help you make them in no time.

I love that I am able to share some of my family’s holiday traditions with a simple gift.  How will you do the same with Starbucks this season?  No-sew coffee sleeves are a wonderful gift for anyone on your list! This easy tutorial will help you make them in no time.

-Bre

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Comments

  1. Hayley says

    December 7, 2015 at 8:29 am

    These are absolutely adorable! What a fantastic idea!! Also, your dining room is stunning! 🙂

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 7, 2015 at 4:30 pm

      Thank you, Hayley!

  2. Christine says

    December 7, 2015 at 11:22 am

    What a great post. The best part of Christmas is the memory of family traditions and finding ways to continue to honor them as our family grows!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 7, 2015 at 4:31 pm

      You are so right, Christine! I love continuing those traditions that were established by our parents, and adding new ones to the mix, too! Thanks for your sweet note!

  3. Sarah @ Little Red Brick House says

    December 7, 2015 at 6:44 pm

    These are adorable, Bre! And how cute is that picture of you as a kiddo!? OMG!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 8, 2015 at 8:15 am

      Thank you, Sarah!

  4. Emily @ Table & Hearth says

    December 7, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    OMG you are too cute with your Pound Puppy!!! You had me at no-sew with these 🙂

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 8, 2015 at 8:16 am

      Thanks, Emily! 🙂

  5. Cristi Comes says

    December 8, 2015 at 1:20 am

    What a sweet memory of Christmas morning! You’re so cute running with your Pound Puppy! And I just LOVE your coffee sleeves. I want one. 🙂 #client

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 8, 2015 at 8:17 am

      Thank you very much, Cristi! I really appreciate it! I still run around with my Pound Puppy. (Just kidding. :-)) Happy holidays to you and your family!

  6. Tara @ Anything & Everything says

    December 8, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    How cute are you with your little pound puppy! Love your project too, so cute!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 14, 2015 at 8:31 pm

      Thanks so much, Tara!

  7. Amy | Canary Street Crafts says

    December 8, 2015 at 5:25 pm

    Your Christmas coffee sleeves are so cute, Bre! Love the pic of you with your pound puppy too :).

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 14, 2015 at 8:31 pm

      Thank you, Amy!

  8. Kim~madeinaday says

    December 16, 2015 at 3:01 pm

    Bre you are so clever!!! I swear I cannot not feature your posts! I love these! What a great gift to make and give this season! Stopping by to let you know you are being featured on Friday’s P3 Party post! Have a great holiday! Thanks for pinning!
    Best,
    Kim

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 20, 2015 at 7:33 pm

      THANK you so much, Kim!! I definitely appreciated the traffic you sent my way. You are the best! Happy holidays!

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