An elevated, memorable, and miniature take-home experience.
Finding a memorable event favor isn’t easy. Most giveaways are fun in the moment but forgettable by the next day. Live sketches on coasters change that entirely — transforming a simple, everyday object into a personalized work of art your guests can keep forever.
At a recent corporate event, our sketch artist created hand-drawn portraits directly onto premium coasters. The result? Guests were delighted, surprised, and instantly attached to their tiny keepsakes.
Custom coasters → instant memories.
These two walked away with the sweetest pocket-sized portraits — tiny sketches, big smiles. 🎨💛
🖼️ The Moment Guests Realize It’s Their Portrait
Every time a guest steps up to get sketched, the energy shifts. Conversations pause. People drift closer. Phones start recording. The anticipation builds as they watch quick, confident lines appear on a tiny coaster — slowly transforming into a charming portrait they can hold in the palm of their hand.
And then there’s the reveal — the gasp, the laugh, the “oh my gosh, that’s me!”
Even without showing faces, the reactions are obvious:
Four custom coaster portraits, all hands, all smiles implied. 🎨✨
These tiny artworks become more than just favors. They become a moment guests relive every time they look at their coaster.
🎨 Why Guests Love Coaster Sketches
Unlike traditional event favors, coaster portraits are both artistic and functional. Guests are excited to keep them — display them, frame them, use them.
Coasters are:
– Portable — easy to slip into a bag without damaging
- – Displayable — perfect for desks, nightstands, or bars
– Unique — each sketch is one-of-one
- – Customizable — branding, names, themes, colors, moods
They are tiny masterpieces guests actually want to take home.
✨ A Fresh Twist on Event Entertainment
Live sketching already brings an interactive element to events, but sketching on coasters adds novelty and charm. The unconventional canvas sparks curiosity — guests see the first one and immediately want their own.
It becomes a micro-activation inside your event:
People line up, gather around, film the process, and compare portraits. It humanizes the event and becomes a memorable highlight.
🥂 Perfect for Corporate & Private Events
Coaster sketches fit seamlessly into nearly any type of gathering, adding a personal touch that guests remember:
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Corporate gatherings — branded keepsakes that feel premium
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Dinner parties — customizable place settings that double as gifts
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Weddings — creative favors that steal the spotlight
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Birthdays — charming mementos for all ages
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VIP activations — luxe personalization guests love to share
They photograph beautifully, add entertainment value, and elevate the overall event aesthetic.
💡 Why They Work So Well as Event Favors
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They’re unexpected — no one expects a portrait on a coaster
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They’re quick — sketches take only a few minutes
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They’re personal — no two are alike
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They’re shareable — social media gold
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They’re memorable — guests take them home and keep them
A tiny piece of art becomes a long-lasting brand touchpoint.
🎉 A Keepsake Guests Actually Keep
In a world full of disposable event swag, coaster portraits stand out because they feel thoughtful and one-of-a-kind. Each sketch is crafted in real time, creating a special moment for each guest that extends far beyond the event itself.
If you’re looking for an elevated, creative, and personal event favor that people will actually keep — live coaster sketches are the perfect choice.
