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make this: easy DIY coasters

Thanks to Lowe’s for partnering with me on this post.

In all the hundreds of projects I’ve done, I don’t think I’ve ever made a set of DIY coasters. And I have no idea why, because we never seem to have enough of them, and they’re super easy to make. So today that’s what I’m sharing, my super easy color block DIY coasters. You know I love a quick project, and this one is just that – it’s fast and can be made with just a few basic supplies. Wanna make them?easy DIY coasters

You’ll need:

  • 4 (or however many you’d like) pieces of 1×4 pine, cut to 3.5 inches (the sweet guy at Lowe’s cut them for me)
  • sandpaper
  • painters tape
  • paint of your choice
  • paint brush
  • clear sealer

easy DIY coasters

Start by sanding down your pieces of wood with fine grit sand paper, then wipe them down. Tape off whatever shape you’d like to create a color block design.

easy DIY coasters

Next paint the area with a couple of coats of paint, letting it throughly dry, then remove the painters tape.

easy DIY coasters

Give them a couple of coats of spray clear sealer, then give them 24 hours before use.

easy DIY coasters

Super easy DIY coasters, huh? Now… who wants a drink?

LCI Winter 2014Want more color block inspiration? Be sure to check out Lowe’s Creative Ideas Magazine – or follow them on Facebook for lots of great tips, too!

 

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About Gina Luker

Gina Luker is a writer, photographer and lover of all things quirky. She's usually found with a drill in one hand and a cocktail in the other while blogging along the way. She's addicted to coffee, polka dots, rock stars, Instagram, and everything aqua.

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Comments

  1. Lauren @ Mom Home Guide says

    February 3, 2015 at 6:55 am

    Cute idea for coasters! We need some new coasters at my house — our old ones are falling apart!

    Reply
  2. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

    February 3, 2015 at 8:07 am

    These are so fun and easy! And you used aqua paint, of course!! Pinned!

    Reply
  3. Cheryl says

    February 3, 2015 at 11:45 am

    Gina,
    What great idea … easy and striking geometrical designs .. . that’s my kind of project. Thanks for sharing the tutorial. Cheryl p.s I love anything aqua/turquoise too!

    Reply
  4. Corinna - For My Love Of says

    February 3, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    These are easy enough and cute enough for me!

    Reply
  5. nancy says

    February 4, 2015 at 11:07 am

    Love the color…coasters are not only for protection, but for absorption…perhaps a layer of cork glued on the squares before painting..

    Reply

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