How To DIY Stunning Coasters For Personalized Home Decor On A Budget

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Coasters are not only useful, they can be quite charming, too. Adorable and funny coasters can make you smile every time you set your drink down. However, if you go looking for them at a thrift store, it's not easy to find some that you genuinely fall in love with. So why not make your own personalized set? Instead of keeping your eyes open for coasters, you can now be on the lookout for decorative napkins and square tiles.

Stores like Dollar Tree and Michaels carry pretty napkins that are almost a shame to throw away. You typically see ones with holiday themes, too! How about you repurpose your favorite paper napkins into coasters, so you can enjoy their designs all year long? You also need a base for your coasters, such as these Square Ceramic Tiles. They also sell them at craft stores — or, perhaps you've been holding onto your leftover tiles for home décor projects like this. Grab as many as you'd like to make, along with a bottle of Dishwasher Safe Mod Podge.

You're going to decoupage the napkins onto the tiles, so you'll also need basic supplies like a sponge brush, scissors, and some glitter (if you want to add a bit of sparkle). It's a budget-friendly DIY that has some really amazing results. The most important thing is to use a napkin design that you love, since it's going to be displayed on your living room table.

Begin by removing a patterned napkin from the package and opening it up. You're only going to want to use the very top layer of the napkin. Cut out the design so that it will fit over your tile. Next, paint a thin layer of the Mod Podge onto the tile. Set your napkin design on top and gently press it down with your fingers. To eliminate wrinkles, place a piece of plastic wrap over the napkin and smooth it out. Let the coaster sit until it's dry.

Take your scissors and trim around the coaster to get rid of extra pieces of napkin. For a smoother finish, sand all of the edges with a nail file. Now, go over the coaster with another even layer of Mod Podge. Once again, let it sit until it's fully dry. If you are adding glitter, sprinkle some on after applying Mod Podge a second time. After it dries, add a third coat to seal the glitter in. Bonus tip — if your tiles don't have backings, you can buy some online, like these Self-Adhesive Cork Sheets.

Use these steps to create as many coasters as your heart desires, whether it be with sweet floral designs, bold colors, or festive characters for the holidays. They also make for creative housewarming gifts, too! Choose a napkin pattern you know your friends and family will enjoy, then tie the set of coasters together with ribbon. For an added touch, complete the gift with a pack of the matching napkins.