Dollar Store Coasters Makeover for a Mother’s Day Gift is an easy and inexpensive craft. These would be great for a gift basket filled with other items.

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This month’s dollar store divas blog hop is all about budget friendly Mother’s Day crafts. I love teaming up with blogging friends to share great crafts and DIY projects with you.

Dollar Store Coasters Makeover

Since I’m not going out shopping right now, I was fortunate that I’ve had these coasters that I purchased at Dollar Tree in my craft stash since last winter. When I was searching though my bins for a craft for this month’s Dollar Store Divas Blog Hop, I found them and knew they would be perfect for a gift basket for Mother’s Day.

The coasters just needed a new look! I used white chalk paint, green and yellow acrylic paint, and a clear varnish. I didn’t use the peach paint pictured below. I changed my mind and used yellow and green instead.

How to Make a Stenciled Coaster Gift Set
It took three coats of chalk paint to cover the dark pattern of the coasters. I let the paint dry between coats.

To dress the coasters up, I used an adhesive flower stencil. I’ve had much better luck with adhesive stickers than ones that I have to tape down. These are easy to remove, clean, and re-use.

Using a small spouncer is the best way to apply paint. I’ve also discovered along the way that for me, acrylic paint is better than chalk paint when stenciling.

One of the keys to getting crisp painted stencils is to make sure than you only have a small amount of paint on the spouncer. I dipped the spouncer in paint and then dabbed it on a piece of cardboard before applying it to the coaster.

I continued to add paint until I was happy with how it looked. I left the center circle of the flower blank.

After removing the stencil from one coaster, I wiped off any excess paint before moving on to the next one.

To add a center dot to the flower I used the end of a small wood skewer. I dipped it in yellow paint and then carefully added the dot to the center of each flower.

After the paint had time to dry, I added three coats of DuraClear Gloss Varnish to each coaster. I’ve had good luck using this on other painted coasters. Make sure to let each coat dry before adding another one.

Supply List for Coasters for Mother’s Day Gift
- Dollar Store Coasters
- Paint & Brush
- Spouncer
- Wood Skewer
- Adhesive Stencil
- DuraClear Gloss Varnish

Since the coasters were purchased at Dollar Tree, they were only $1.00 each. I had the paint, varnish, brushes, and spouncers on hand, meaning this Mother’s Day Gift was very inexpensive! This would go well in a gift basket that includes the DIY Beeswax Candles I made.
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Stenciled Coasters Gift for Mom

These coasters would be great paired with your choice of Coffee Makers for Mom. (affiliate)
Check out more Dollar Store Mother’s Day Crafts from the Dollar Store Divas by clicking below!
Michelle from Our Craft Mom
Make a Fun Sunflower Wreath Out of a Plastic Tablecloth
Heather from Daily DIY Life
Mother’s Day Dollar Tree Craft
Michelle from Michelle James Designs
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Michelle says
Beverly – These are so cute. I love that you stenciled them too. I love stencils but don’t use them enough. What a great gift these would make and so easy to do.
Beverly says
I was happy to have found the coasters in my craft stash to use for this month’s Dollar Store Diva’s hop! Thanks so much, Michelle!
Pamela says
What a clever idea, these are so cute, easy and inexpensive. My wheels are turning!!
Beverly says
Thanks! I love giving coasters makeovers. I use dollar store ones for lots of different looks.
Elena Wiggins says
This is a great idea! I will have to look for coasters next time i am at dollar tree!
Patti @ Pandora's Box says
Cute makeover!!
Beverly says
Thanks, Patti!
Allyson says
They turned out great! Did you paint your tie, too, or just got lucky with an exact match? Pinned.
Beverly says
I’ve had the cord that I used to tie them up for a while. I was happy that it was such a good match. Thank you, Allyson!
Marilyn says
Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Please stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn
Chas Greener says
What a fun and great gift idea! I would love a set of these 🙂
Beverly says
Thanks, Chas! They are another super easy dollar store makeover.
Clearissa Coward says
These are really cute. Very subtle and classy. Thank you for sharing with #omhgww. Your post is socialized when buttons are provided.
Beverly says
Thanks, Clearissa! I appreciate the party and the shares!
Ann says
You sure gave those coasters a great new look! Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ’s.
Beverly says
Thanks, Ann. Paint goes a long way for a new look! Thanks for the party!
MiChelle James says
These are so pretty.I loved the colors and stencil you used.
Beverly says
Thanks, Michelle! It’s fun to find ways to make dollar store items match our decor.
Dee | Grammy's Grid says
How cute and what a change! Thanks so much for linking up with me at my #UnlimitedMonthlyLinkParty 12, open May 1 to 26. All entries shared if social media buttons are installed.
Kippi says
You are so creative! Great makeover idea.
Have a beautiful weekend,
kippi
Beverly says
Thanks so much, Kippi. I hope you have a lovely weekend, too.
Leanna says
These are so cute and easy enough for children to make. Personally I would treasure something handmade like these from my grand daughters. What a lovely idea. Pinned.