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Easy DIY Hand Lettered Drink Coasters (Free Download)

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In this super simple tutorial I’m going to show you just how easy it is to make your own hand lettered drink coasters. Plus, it even includes a free download!

In this super simple tutorial I'm going to show you just how easy it is to make your own drink coasters. Plus, it even includes a free download!  #diyhomedecor #homedecor #thesummeryumbrella #lzcathcart #coffeecoasters #drinkcoasters

I cannot even believe that I’ve already been in my new house for a year now! That time sure has flown by, and it’s pretty crazy how much my husband and I have accomplished in such a short amount of time. For instance, at this point in our current home renovation phase we have repainted almost every room of our house except for the bathrooms. Yikes, right?!

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    One of the cool parts about purchasing a home from previous owners is definitely all of the neat, little “treasures” that you’ll find that have been left behind. For example, a few weeks back I was cleaning and decorating above my newly painted kitchen cabinets and I found these tropical drink coasters. 

    diy coasters

    Super Easy DIY Hand Lettered Drink Coasters

    As you can see, the graphic(s) and coloring isn’t my style. However, I just knew that they would come in handy for a DIY project!

    Don’t worry if you don’t have any on hand though. You can just as easily use homemade wooden squares or something similar instead as well.

    What You’ll Need: 

    • Drink coasters (try to stay away from cardboard versions)
    • White interior paint in satin 
    • Clear top coat/protectant
    • Paint brushes
    • Silhouette CAMEO and Mat
    • Vinyl
    • Transfer Tape
    • Squeegee (or a Credit Card)
    • Drink coaster template downloads

    Instructions:

    1. Clean and paint drink coasters.

    First things first, just like with any other DIY project you’ll want to clean off your drink coasters with soap and water to ensure that the paint will adhere to it. Then, dry them off thoroughly.

    Once your coasters are good and dry go ahead and add one coat of white paint to each coaster.

    You’ll probably need a few coats to evenly cover your old background, but it’ll ultimately depend on the prior graphic that is on it.

    coffee coasters diy

    2. Download the drink coaster template. 

    Allow your coasters to dry for at least a few hours.

    If you haven’t already, go ahead and download the drink coaster template from the supply list above and save it to your computer. 

    how to make drink coasters

    3. Cut out the hand lettered drink coaster templates.

    Using your Silhouette CAMEO (or Cricut!) cut out the drink coaster template with the vinyl on your mat.

    diy coffee coasters

    Need help cutting out the hand lettered drink coaster template? Watch this video for step-by-step instructions!

    4. Remove your vinyl from your mat.

    After you’ve cut out your design remove the vinyl from your mat, and apply your transfer tape to the vinyl side.

    Next, remove the backing from your vinyl, and carefully remove the vinyl pieces around the design.

    In other words, you’ll just want to be left with the inner words and circle of the design. See below.

    diy coaster

    5. Apply the design to your coaster.

    Then, carefully line up your vinyl with your coaster so it goes on evenly, and then firmly push it down with your squeegee.

    6. Remove transfer tape.

    Slowly but surely remove your transfer tape so that only your vinyl is left on your drink coaster.

    coffee coaster

    7. Apply the protective coat.

    Feel free to use just about any brand of top coat or protectant. However, just make sure that it’s clear. Personally, I used a favorite that I had on hand that I used for my kitchen cabinet update. I absolutely loveeeee this brand!

    After the first coat has dried you’ll want to add at least one more coat. 

    hand lettered coffee coaster

    And that my friends… is all it takes! Wasn’t that easy? Not too much painting, or even a ridiculous amount of steps. This project could definitely be done in one day!

    hand lettered drink coaster

    Plus, add a few of these hand lettered drink coasters to a basket, a couple of mugs, a yummy blend of your favorite gourmet coffee, and you have the perfect gift for one of your co-workers, neighbors, or friends who enjoy a good cup of joe!

    diy coaster

    Hope you enjoyed, see you again soon, and have a great weekend!

    Pssttt…. Don’t forget to check out my DIY projects page chocked full of DIY and decorating goodness!

    Looking for more crafty projects?

    • How to Paint DIY Coffee Mugs with Gloss Enamel
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    About LZ Cathcart

    LZ is an artist who loves creating illustrations, custom hand lettering and patterns for gifts, home decor, fabric, and wallpaper. She is also the creative mind behind The Summery Umbrella where she shows you how to make handmade signs, various DIY projects and gorgeous home decor.

    When she’s not dreaming up new projects and designs you can typically find her drinking her fair share of coffee, hanging out with her super handy husband and her sweet and sassy daughter. They all have a hard time sitting sit so this family is constantly on the go!

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    1. Leonard Davis says

      July 29, 2019 at 4:40 am

      Such a wonderful way to personalise your own drink coasters, they look amazing and don’t seem to be too hard to do yourself. Lovely way to enjoy your own creativity along with a relaxing drink. Thanks for the tips Liz!

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      • LZ Cathcart says

        September 7, 2019 at 9:22 am

        Thank you so much, Leonard! I’m so happy to hear that you like. Enjoy your weekend 🙂

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