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Farmhouse DIY Wood Coasters

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Christmas· DIY Projects· Holidays/Seasonal

19 Dec
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These easy farmhouse style DIY wood coasters are perfect for a hot cocoa bar during the cold winter months.

Easy DIY white washed wooden coasters

I’m pretty excited, because today I’m joining in on a virtual cocktail party with some of my amazing blogger friends. (Thank you 2 Bees in a Pod for hosting 🙂 )Each of us are inviting you into our homes to share some drinks and spread a little holiday cheer.

You may remember that we just finished up our coffee station in November and it has gotten a lot of use since its reveal. I decided to give it a little twist and use some of it for a hot cocoa bar this winter.

Hot Cococa Bar with drinks displayed on DIY Wood Coasters
Fixings for hot cocoa bar displayed in milk jars

To go with all the chocolate-y goodness, I made some white-washed wooden coasters. Obviously these have a very “holiday” feel to them, but you can always add your own twist, no matter the season.

What You Need to Make Rustic Wood Coasters

Items needed to make rustic DIY wood coasters: wood coasters, wood stain, paint, and paintbrushes

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  • Wooden Coasters (I found a set of 4 at my local craft store for about 65¢ each after applying a coupon).
  • Wood Stain (Optional)
  • White Paint (Optional)
  • Polycrylic
  • Vinyl Cutting Machine (Love my Cricut!)- If you do not have a vinyl cutting machine, you can find word stencils on Amazon
  • Contact Paper
  • Red Acrylic Paint (Or whatever color you prefer)
  • Sponge Brush
  • Small Round Sponge Brush
  • Cork Pads

How to Make Farmhouse Style Wood Coasters

Stained wood coasters

I wanted a darker color to the wood that would be underneath the white-wash, so I decided to stain my wood coasters. When applying stain, I grab an lint-free rag (or t-shirt) and rub it on (while wearing gloves!) and allow the stain to sit on the wood for about a minute, then I wipe it off. If you want a darker shade, leave the stain on longer; for a lighter shade, wipe it off immediately.

White washed wooden coasters

To create a white washed finish, I grabbed some white paint and mixed it with water in a 2:1 ratio (two parts paint to one part water). I quickly painted on the mixture and then, before it dried, I wiped it off and allowed it to dry. You can continue to repeat these steps until you get the level of white-wash you prefer. Once this is achieved, you can sand it down a bit for a more rustic finish if desired.

Using a round sponge brush to apply red paint to stencil

I created a couple stencils using my Cricut and contact paper, however, you can also purchase a stencil. I applied the stencil where I wanted it and, using a small round sponge brush, I dabbed on a little of the red acrylic paint. Just so you don’t get too much paint onto the coaster, dab the sponge brush on a paper towel to remove any excess paint. Once you have filled in the stencil, carefully remove it, and wait for it to completely dry.  To seal everything up, apply a coat of polycrylic with a small sponge brush.

Applying cork pads to the bottom of DIY white washed wooden coasters

The last thing is adding a few cork pads to the bottom to avoid scratches on the furniture, and you’re set.

Finished white washed wooden coasters with the words joy, noel, and peace stenciled on them

Now you can use these DIY wood coasters for all those wonderful hot cocoa creations.

Mug of hot cocoa on a white washed wooden coasters
Several mugs of hot cocoa displayed with DIY wood coasters
Several mugs of hot cocoa displayed with DIY wood coasters

Hope you are enjoying a wonderful holiday season! May your days be warm and cozy this winter.

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These DIY Farmhouse Style Wood Coasters are so cute and easy-to-make. Perfect for a hot cocoa bar in winter, or change out the wording and use them for any season.

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  1. Patti says

    February 26, 2017 at 1:45 PM

    These are very cute. Pallet wood would also work well and give an even more rustic look and the cost would be pretty much free. Thank you for sharing such a great idea.

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      February 28, 2017 at 3:57 PM

      Yes! You could really use any wood you have one hand… I actually have a pallet sitting out in my garage right now… I totally should have used it 🙂

      Reply
  2. Emily says

    December 27, 2016 at 12:36 PM

    Erin, these are so pretty! They’d make such cute gifts, too!

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      December 28, 2016 at 11:03 AM

      Thanks Emily. My husband actually saw these and thought we should make 10 sets for the people at his work. Maybe not with only 24 hours notice, but next year 🙂

      Reply
  3. Tara @ Lehman lane says

    December 23, 2016 at 2:27 PM

    Erin, I love the coasters and the hot chocolate bar! So fun. Have a very Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      December 28, 2016 at 11:04 AM

      Thanks Tara! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year!

      Reply
  4. Norma says

    December 22, 2016 at 8:22 PM

    Erin — so many things to love — already getting ideas for next year — adding to the list of the stuff I ran out of time for this year — retiring soon — then I’ll have PLENTY of time!! haha

    Question: Love the hot cocoa coasters — did you upload the stencils somewhere or do you know where I could download some (free is good)?

    Thanks and Merry Christmas! Hope 2017 is good to you and your family too!

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      December 28, 2016 at 11:07 AM

      Hi Norma- I do not have the cut file for the coasters anymore, but you can find something similar on Amazon.

      Reply
  5. Sarah says

    December 21, 2016 at 12:38 PM

    Awesome DIY gift idea + hot cocoa bar?? Love it! Hot cocoa is one of the great pleasures of winter!

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      December 28, 2016 at 11:08 AM

      I completely agree. Hot cocoa is the best in cold weather 🙂

      Reply
  6. Maria Brittis says

    December 20, 2016 at 6:48 PM

    these are super cute,I am happy you are getting use of the coffee station! Happy Holidays
    Maria

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      December 28, 2016 at 11:09 AM

      Thanks Maria! Happy Holidays to you as well.

      Reply
  7. Keitha The Bajan Texan says

    December 20, 2016 at 1:28 PM

    Simple and cute! i love it! thanks for sharing, Merry Christmas

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      December 28, 2016 at 11:09 AM

      Thanks Keitha! Hope you enjoyed your Christmas celebrations. Happy New Year!

      Reply
  8. Amanda @ Old House to New Home says

    December 20, 2016 at 9:42 AM

    These are so cute Erin! If I can get myself together in time, I would love to give these as gifts!

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      December 20, 2016 at 10:17 AM

      Thanks Amanda! The holiday season is always so busy. Luckily these are pretty easy to make. Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  9. Meg @ Green With Decor says

    December 19, 2016 at 10:19 PM

    These are so cute, I love the white washed look of them! They add such a festive touch to your coffee bar! Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      December 20, 2016 at 10:15 AM

      Thanks Meg! Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  10. Erin says

    December 19, 2016 at 10:04 PM

    Such a great idea, Erin! Love these cute coasters!

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      December 20, 2016 at 10:14 AM

      Thanks Erin!

      Reply
  11. Roxanne says

    December 19, 2016 at 8:29 PM

    Great idea, these really are SO adorable! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      December 20, 2016 at 10:14 AM

      Thanks Roxanne! Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  12. Vicki and Jennifer 2 Bees in a Pod says

    December 19, 2016 at 6:50 PM

    Erin – these coasters are adorable. We think they’d make great gifts too! Thanks so much for joining our hop…Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      December 20, 2016 at 10:13 AM

      Thanks ladies! I so appreciate your hosting this fun cocktail party! Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  13. Lydia Nordhoff says

    December 19, 2016 at 5:19 PM

    I’m OBSESSED with these! Such a fun DIY that I will totally be borrowing! 😉 Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas! 🙂

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      December 20, 2016 at 10:12 AM

      I am so glad you like them 🙂 They were super easy to make and add a little rustic holiday touch.
      Merry Christmas to you as well!

      Reply
  14. Michelle James says

    December 19, 2016 at 1:54 PM

    I love the whitewashed effect of the coasters & nothing is better than a hot cocoa bar especially when the temperatures are freezing! Love this!

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      December 20, 2016 at 10:10 AM

      I totally agree. Hot cocoa is so perfect on those cold winter days… like Sunday, when it was -26 on our way to church. NEGATIVE 26??? Crazy!

      Reply
  15. Coco says

    December 19, 2016 at 5:50 AM

    We are constantly looking for cute coasters and these festive ones you made definitely fit the bill! Super creative, Erin, I love these. Hugs, CoCo

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    • Erin Meyer says

      December 20, 2016 at 10:09 AM

      Thank you so much! I’m thinking I might have to create some different ones come spring/summer and then another set for fall. They were so easy to make, might as well do something every season 🙂

      Reply

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