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I love adding red, white, and blue to my summer decor, but I also love finding ways to incorporate our patriotic colors with my coastal decor. As I was planning my breakfast nook summer tablescape, I knew I needed some new coasters. I was lucky to have found a set still in the original box during a recent trip to Goodwill. Priced at $2.00, they came home with me and were given a patriotic makeover.

I don’t think these coasters had ever been used, making this a great little find. While they aren’t my taste, a little paint would have them fitting into my decor in no time. I already had the paint and the stencil, keeping the cost for these Patriotic Starfish Coasters low. 

coasters before makeover

Using Lacquer Waverly Chalk Paint, I gave them each two coats, allowing them to dry between coats. 

Patriotic Starfish Coasters

To give the coasters a bit of a coastal look, I used a starfish stencil. I painted the starfish with Plaster Waverly Chalk Paint.

Patriotic Starfish Coasters

I bought a small roll of patriotic washi tape recently. I wasn’t sure how I would use it, but I knew it would come in handy for some of my patriotic projects this summer. To add more of a patriotic look,  I added a strip of the tape along the bottom of each coaster. 

Patriotic Starfish Coasters

I used a small piece of fine grit sand paper to smooth out the starfish. Just a light touch was all they needed.

The final step was to give them three coats of Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish Spray. I used this on a set of  coastal coasters  I made a couple of years ago and they have held up well. These turned out just the way I wanted them to.  The imperfections in the starfish are okay with me! 

Patriotic Starfish CoastersThis was definitely a budget friendly and easy project! Now, I just need Gloria to stop by and create one of her delicious cocktails!

Patriotic Starfish Coasters Across the Blvd

 

I think these will be a great addition to my Red, White, and Blue tablescape. I’ll be sharing it soon. They are so easy and quick to make, they would be a fun hostess gift for those summer parties you’ll be going to. 

Patriotic Starfish Coasters

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Patriotic Starfish Coasters

Patriotic Starfish Coasters Across the Blvd

We’ll be sharing at lots of these great parties.

If you’re looking for patriotic ideas or if you have some to share, we’re  joining some of our blogging friends for a month long Celebrate the USA Link Party. The party will open on June 1st and remain open through June 30th. We would love to have you party with us! 

 

Beverly

Beverly shares easy, inexpensive craft tutorials, diy projects for the home, coastal decor projects, & thrift store find makeover projects all designed to help you create a beautiful home on a budget.

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  1. I love how you finished the coasters you found at Goodwill! The transformation is amazing! Never would have thought it’s the same set. And it goes perfectly with any patriotic or nautical look! Well done, Beverly!

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  2. Beverly, These are so cute! The imperfections in the starfish is what makes these so perfect! The patriotic washi tape adds just the right patriotic touch that is not overdone. Love how they turned out! Great project! Pinned and shared!

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    • Thanks, Laurie! I think I need a better stencil to have all of the starfish look identical. After a couple of uses, the cardboard stencil didn’t want to cooperate! So, I decided to just accept the imperfections! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Beverly,
    Really cute and very imaginative!! I will definitely be linking up to the Patriotic party that you are once again hosting!! Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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  6. Love it. The starfish are so cute. Adding to my Pinterest queue. I’d love if you’d share with us at the To Grandma’s House We Go Link Party. It opens at 11pm EST on Tuesdays. We pin all posts and pick a few feature projects every week. AbbottsAtHome.com

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  7. What wonderful coasters! Thank you for sharing these at: #blogginggrandmotherslinkparty . We greatly appreciate your participation!

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  8. I love these Beverly, especially since it didn’t seem too difficult — possibly a project even I could do. Thanks for linking up on #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty! I have shared this post on social media.

    ~Christie

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  11. Your coasters are the perfect combination of coastal and Patriotic! I’m all about some red, white and blue decor! I have a set of coasters just waiting for a makeover, now I’m inspired.

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  12. I love your cute patriotic coasters you made Beverly!
    Thanks for sharing them at our 100th Cooking and Crafting with J & J.
    Enjoy the week.
    Julie xo

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  14. Aww…these are cute!

    I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks:

    Thanks for joining the 100th Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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  16. These are so cute. I especially like the use of washi tape. That stuff is amazing and so is your creativity. I love a good upcycle. Thank you for sharing with #blogginggrandmotherslinkparty. We greatly appreciate your participation and I have shared on social media.

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    • Thank you, Clearissa! I liked using the washi tape, too. It was lots easier than trying to paint some stars and stripes. Thanks for the party and the social shares. I appreciate it!

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  19. This was a great find and a reminder that I should use my stencils for more than cakes. Thank you for sharing with us at Celebrate Your Story, and I hope you’re having a great weekend.

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    • Thank you, Sandra! Stencils are great to use if, like me, you’re not particularly good at free hand drawings. Thanks for the party. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

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  20. I love these and they certainly are patriotic for the USA. I also like the gift idea.Thanks so much for sharing with us at #blogginggrandmotherslinkparty. I’ve pinned and shared on social media. Catch you at the link up next month!
    Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond.

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    • Thanks, Sue! I love that any old coasters could be given a quick makeover to match any decor. Thanks for the social shares. I appreciate it!

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  23. This looked so fun and festive that I had to make it one of this week’s features over at My Busy Beehives, #beeparty this week! Thanks for sharing!

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