Create Rustic Coasters From Dollar Tree Essentials With A Beginner Friendly DIY

There are many ways to DIY coasters to protect the wood furniture in your home, and this project is definitely one to add to the list. Not only is it simple to make, but it can also be made on a budget and easily customized. While this project initially appears rustic, coasters made this way could be used for almost any house style.

On your next trip to the Dollar Tree, you will want to pick up supplies to make your coasters. Start by purchasing this Tumbling Tower Game, which comes with 72 pieces. This will be enough to make six coasters, each using 12 tumbling blocks. If you need to make more coasters or want to create your own design, keep these numbers in mind when deciding how many games to buy. You may also want to look at this Dollar Tree hack to create a beautiful woven tray from the same tumbling blocks so you can pick up extra blocks for this project.

You will also need the Crafter's Square Adhesive Cork Sheets and some of the Original Super Glue Corporation Wood Glue. If you want to make this project your own, check out the other craft supplies at the Dollar Tree too. Some peel-and-stick wallpaper, rhinestones, or paint could all come in handy.

These coasters can be made in just one sitting. Start by taking the tumbling blocks and gluing them together. You can create any pattern you want, so long as it remains a square large enough to fit your cups. To glue the blocks together, use two dots of wood glue on the long edge of the block and then put some hot glue in the center. The hot glue will harden faster so that you can continue crafting. Once everything is dry, this can be your final design or you can add some more decor.

Consider painting the bricks with a solid color or a design that matches your style, or stick some peel-and-stick wallpaper to the top of the coaster. You could also stain the design — this will work better if you use the lighter bricks — and add rhinestones to the sides of the project. There are many options for decorating, but make sure to use a sealant when you are done to keep your project safe from spills.

Once you have the desired design, cut the cork sheet to the size of the bottom of your project. Stick it to the bottom of the project by peeling away the paper layer. You can then sand the edges of the cork to make it fit the edge of the project. Your Dollar Tree project is now ready to be put to use. If you love this design, check out how an upside-down Dollar Tree dish rack can add extra storage to your kitchen.