Coasters are a small but very useful household essential, as they protect our furniture and prevent unsightly rings of moisture and coffee stains on our tables. Just because coasters are practical doesn't mean they have to be plain and boring. Why not get creative and make your own set of personalized coasters for your home. To help you decide what type of coaster you want to make, here's 30 DIY ideas for customizing coasters.
1. Wallpaper Coasters
Gather a collection of wallpaper samples and apply them to square tiles to create unique patterned coasters. You could even make ones that match the wallpaper on the walls of your home.
Find out how: thethinkingcloset
2. Map Coasters
Commemorate your travels and create coasters featuring maps of locations you have visited.
Find out how: popsugar
3. Wine Cork Coasters
If you enjoy the occasional bottle of wine, don't throw out the corks. If you collect enough you can make coasters out of them.
Find out how: heartmade
4. Paper Doily Coasters
Design and cut out pretty doily shapes from scrapbook paper and stick them to tiles.
Find out how: architectureofamom
5. Constellation Coasters
Create coasters that are out of this world, with these constellation patterns.
Find out how: almostmakesperfect
6. Painted Cork Coasters
Create different painted designs on cork coasters using well placed tape.
Find out how: thinkingcloset
7. Scrabble Tile Coasters
This is one of the more creative DIY ideas for customizing coasters as you can pick out four letters to spell out different words.
Find out how: simplydarrling
8. Chalkboard Coasters
Paint coasters with chalkboard paint so you can write on them and even play tic tac toe.
Find out how: thesweetestoccasion
9. Dry Erase Coasters
Similar to chalkboard, these dry erase coasters are simple to make and you can write a fun fact or label them with your guests names so they know which coaster is theirs.
Find out how: jentertaining
10. Felt Coasters
Make soft and cosy coasters using felt fabric in a variety of patterns and colors.
Find out how: apartmenttherapy
11. Lace Coasters
Make these elegant and sophisticated coasters by attaching a simple piece of lace.
Find out how: modpodgerocks
12. Washi Tape Coasters
There are a dozens of uses for washi tape, and applying it to tiles for one of the DIY ideas for customizing coasters is just one of them.
Find out how: brit+co
13. Nautical Rope Coasters
Rope coasters are really easy to make and only require a glue gun and sisal rope. If you want to make them stand out use a stencil and paint to make a nautical pattern like these.
Find out how: makinghomebase
14. Pebble Coasters
Add a bit of summer to your coasters with polished river pebbles.
Find out how: creativegreenliving
15. Wood Coasters
Embrace the outdoors with these wooden coasters made from chopped branches.
Find out how: instructables
16. Wooden Pallet Coasters
If you want to make wooden coasters, but would prefer ones not directly from a branch, then try making ones with pallets.
Find out how: instructables
17. Ribbon Coasters
Buy or recycle curling ribbon to make a spiral of color big enough to form a coaster.
Find out how: chicaandjo
18. Scented Hot Pad Coasters
Ever heard of scented coasters? These coasters are filled with rice that has been mixed with scented oils, so when your hot cup of tea or coffee rests on them, it heats up the rice and lets out a nice aroma.
Find out how: suburble
19. Etched Glass Coasters
Etch flowers, monograms or a family name onto these glass coasters to give them a professional look.
Find out how: practicallyfunctional
20. Embossed Leather Coasters
Get hold of some stiff leather and embossing folders to create these coasters which will look even better as they age.
Find out how: kgdcraftermath
21. Painted Leather Coasters
If you don't want to emboss leather, one of our DIY ideas for customizing coasters is to paint them.
Find out how: confessionsofasecretcrafter
22. Geometric Coasters
Create cool geometric patterns by cutting out and arranging hexagon shapes on your coasters.
Find out how: cieradesign
23. Photo Coasters
Make personalised coasters with photos of your friends and family to either keep for yourself or give out as gifts.
Find out how: popsugar
24. Crochet Coasters
Make pretty crochet coasters that look like flowers with a tutorial from thegreendragonfly.
Find out how: thegreendragonfly
25. Clay Coasters
If you want to do more than just decorate a coaster, then why not make it from scratch by creating these clay coasters.
Find out how: sparkleliving
26. Comic Book Coasters
If you or someone you know is a fan of comic books then why not try crafting these coasters with different characters.
Find out how: modgepodgerocks
27. Felt Ball Coasters
Add a splash of color to your coasters with these super soft and super colorful felt balls.
Find out how: inspiredbycharm
28. Painted Clothesline Coasters
Make child-friendly coasters using a clothesline, and paint them in a range of colors.
Find out how: oheverythinghandmade
29. Magazine Coasters
Recycle old magazines and turn them into sturdy round coasters.
Find out how: instructables
30. Alcohol Ink Coasters
Mix and match different colors with these fun coasters decorated with alcohol ink.
Find out how: slapdashmom
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