Got old jeans you can’t part with? Turn them into beautifully textured coasters with simple stitching and a hint of Sashiko-style charm. A lovely slow-sewing project that’s practical, giftable… and very hard to give away!

Make Perler bead coasters with one of over ten unique patterns! These are easy to make as gifts or decor and are perfect for all ages. The Marimekko pattern is my favourite.

If you're hosting a cocktail party for your Valentine's Day, these macramé heart coasters will definitely gather lots of compliments.

How to make DIY tile coasters. The tutorial includes the free Art Nouveau patterns to print and how to also make planters from the coasters.

This cool upcycling project turns sturdy denim seams and hems into woven coasters without any sewing. It’s clever, character-filled and a fun way to rescue denim scraps from the waste pile while giving your coffee table some rugged recycled charm.

Swirly, glossy and totally gift-worthy! These gorgeous clay coasters mix dreamy marble colours with chic gold initials, making them perfect for personalised presents (or treating yourself to something fancy for your coffee table).

Rustic charm on a budget! These quick-and-easy coasters are made from simple rope, giving you that lovely chunky farmhouse texture without the hefty price tag. Cheap, cheerful and surprisingly stylish.

Get creative with colourful polymer clay! This tutorial walks you through making two totally different coaster styles — playful rainbow shapes and fun checkered tiles — all baked to hard, drink-ready perfection. A great way to dip your toes into clay crafting with vibrant results.

Love the look of agate coasters, but don't love the price? Jen Woodhouse shows you how to make your own DIY Agate Coasters with a few supplies.

A cute free pattern that’s part coaster, part mini placemat — perfect for mugs, snacks and tiny creative moments. Sweet, stitchable and totally giftable!

Bring fall to your table! These DIY coasters use modelling clay to create cute little leaf shapes and warm autumn hues — perfect for cosy drinks and seasonal styling all through sweater weather.

Learn how to make wine cork coasters that look great, on a budget! Save your old wine corks and make these for unique decor or gifts.

How to make your own DIY alcohol ink epoxy resin coasters with step by step instructions and photos.

Use air-dry clay to make a set of handmade coasters. This DIY project is made with air-dry clay and a flowers to imprint in the clay.

Use up festive fabrics to make these beautiful Christmas patchwork coasters with Jessica Entwistle in our easy tutorial.

Learn how to make these modern, minimal DIY macrame coasters using just one knot in this video tutorial. Great for beginners!

A fun, hands-on coaster tutorial that walks you through making your own absorbent drink coasters using sturdy materials like cork, tile or heavyweight paperboard and decorative embellishments. Great for custom designs, you can match them to your décor.

You can easily have more fun getting creative with resin when you make these cool DIY resin coasters to uplevel your DIY home decor.

Create these sweet conversation heart coasters with Cricut infusible ink transfer paper and ceramic Infusible ink coasters.

Bring chic speckled flair to your table! This fun DIY shows how to make terrazzo-inspired coasters using colourful chips (like mosaic pieces or colored clay bits) set into resin or paint — giving you trendy, glossy coasters that look straight out of a design magazine.

Make these attractive nautical style knot knitted coasters quickly using an i-cord french knitting machine. No knitting skills required.

Learn how to make your own DIY leather coasters with this easy tutorial! Customize them with your own text and all!

Cute, squishy and full of colour! This playful project shows how to make coasters from little wool felt balls — perfect for adding a cosy, tactile vibe under mugs and drinks. Soft, handmade and totally cheerful!

Starting with cotton fabric cut from a drop cloth, you loosely paint whimsical designs with acrylics and then add free-motion embroidery for texture and detail. Once painted and stitched, the fabric squares are trimmed, backed and sewn into finished drink coasters

Give plain leather a colourful makeover! This fun project walks you through preparing smooth leather coasters, painting bold and vibrant designs with acrylics, and sealing them so they’re ready for drinks.

Think cosy Nordic vibes with yarn! This project takes stretchy jersey yarn, wooden rings and a wooden bead and wraps them into a snug little trivet that doubles as a coaster-ish pad for hot drinks or pots. It’s all about simple materials, soft texture and understated Scandi charm.

Get your weave on! This charming project teaches you how to make small woven coaster squares using simple warp-and-weft weaving on a mini cardboard loom. It’s a cosy, tactile way to turn yarn scraps into colourful, handmade coasters that feel as nice under your mug as they look.

These DIYs are out of this world! Swirl galaxy-inspired hues and bold colour blocks into marbled cement coasters for a stellar pop of pattern under your drinks. Urban chic meets cosmic vibes — perfect for creatives who love a bit of colour with their coffee!

If you are looking for a unique craft or gift, these DIY comic book coasters are perfect. Use materials right from the hardware store!

Sew your own quilted easter coasters with this simple tutorial. Includes bias tape trim - a great way to use favourite fabrics. Check out these other Easter adult crafts.

Do you have a stash of wine bottle corks lying around? Well now you can put them to use with a set of colorful upcycled DIY wine cork coasters.

Need some wood burning ideas? These wood burned coasters are for you! There's also a great video walking you through the process.

These recycled CD coasters are a fun project to reuse all those old or scratched-up DVDs sitting around. Get creative with the colours and fabrics you use!

Mason Jar lids with drinking slogans make for fun coasters.

Word-play meets tabletop protection! This clever project turns old Scrabble tiles into fun little coasters with adhesive cork backing — perfect for spelling out initials, favourite words, or just adding quirky game-night vibes to your coffee table.

Game night meets coaster craft! This fun project turns classic board game pieces (think Checkers, Monopoly tokens, dice and more) into playful coasters with Mod Podge and cork backing—a clever way to repurpose beloved games into functional tabletop art. If you don't have any old board games, there are plenty of old game boards here to download for free.

A great gift idea for guys - rustic, hand stenciled DIY painted wood slice coasters! Make them with your Silhouette machine, or purchase a monogram stencil from the craft store!

Use your favorite photos to make custom picture coasters with Mod Podge - they make perfect gifts! These DIY photo coasters are inexpensive.

A sweet sewing starter project that turns little squares of cotton fabric into pretty, padded coasters. With simple straight-stitch construction and cute fabric choices, these are perfect for using up fabric scraps and adding handmade charm to your coffee table.

In just a few steps, you'll be able to create darling, useful resin coasters from your favourite photos! Perfect for wedding or vacation photos!

Create a fun and unique teacher gift with colored pencils! This Colored Pencil Drink Coaster is the perfect back to school or teacher appreciation gift!

Learn how to make your own fall inspired diy cork coasters! This tutorial includes FREE downloadable leaf templates so be sure you have a printer to hand!

These adorable DIY painted rope coasters are so easy to make and perfect for holding those cold summer beverages! Check out these other fun summer crafts.

Make these DIY map coasters with a few supplies and some Mod Podge. These coasters are great for your own home or to give as a gift!

Learn how to make gorgeous wood coasters and a wood coaster holder with just scrapwood!

How to make quilt block effect coasters with a wooden coaster and a
pyrography tool. A great gift idea for a friend who quilts or does
patchwork.

Make your own chic concrete coasters in less than an hour! This quick tutorial will show you how to make your own modern coasters without the big price tag!

Create your own fabric scrap Christmas coasters. Use an old sweater and fabric scraps to create fun recycled DIY felt coasters.

How to make DIY Denim Boro Coasters - inspired by Japanese Boro and Sashiko stitching this is a great project for old jeans and fabric scraps!

Bright, cheerful and wonderfully easy! This fun craft shows how to use colourful tissue paper and Mod Podge to decorate plain coasters with vibrant patterns — a perfect project if you love colour, want kid-friendly crafting, or need quick handmade gift ideas with big visual impact.