Are you like me and use the same drink coasters for years without giving it any thought? Then the day arrives when you serve guests a drink and realize how embarrassingly stained they are. Please say I'm not the only one.

When the time comes to finally replace them, instead of throwing them out, here's an idea for how to recycle those old drink coasters for the holidays and winter. They are so easy to make with just two supplies and you'll feel good knowing you saved them from ending up in the landfill.

Upcycled Stained Drink Coasters For The Holidays

Earlier this summer when I realized how embarrassingly stained our drink coasters were I replaced them with these DIY resin coasters.

I was about to toss the old ones in the garbage when I thought maybe they could be turned into something useful and set them aside for another day.

Last weekend when I was putting out my pre-holiday decor I realized we have no winter coasters. I'm so glad I didn't toss those old ones out because in just a few short hours I had the perfect cozy cabin in the woods style winter drink coasters for our living room.

But I'll also be using them for Christmas drink coasters too because they go perfectly with the simple woodland theme I'm decorating with this holiday season.

I made two of each of the three different styles. These green and white plaid coasters remind me of a warm and cozy flannel shirt.

The pretty winterberry pattern on these coasters works for both winter and the holiday season.

I couldn't resist the pretty winter scene coasters. It's hard to tell in the photo below but the snow is glistening with sparkles.

What You'll Need To Make It

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If the scrapbook paper booklet looks familiar that's because last year I used some of the sheets to make these adorable Christmas ornament shape drink coasters.

Supply List

Old Drink Coasters (recycled)
Holiday Homestead Paper Booklet
Mod Podge (glossy or matte)

How To Decoupage Recycled Drink Coasters

I've included a convenient printable instruction card further down in the post that you're welcome to use.

You'll notice that I painted the coasters red. Don't do that!

Instead of traditional red Christmas paper, I'm using a woodsy green and white scrapbook paper to decoupage on these winter coasters.

Prime Old Coasters

Instead of painting the coasters like I did, brush one coat of white primer on them instead to cover the original pattern.

Decoupage Scrapbook Paper

Once the primer is completely dry (a few hours) brush each coaster with either glossy or matte Mod Podge and set the scrapbook paper in place.

Don't worry about precutting the paper to size because we'll do that in another step. Press firmly with your fingers or use a decoupage squeegee for good adhesion.

Check to make sure there is enough Mod Podge along the edges and corners. If not, add more with a small art brush and let the coasters dry for a few hours.

With the bottom of the coasters facing towards you, trim the scrapbook paper along the edge of the coasters with a retractable craft knife.

For this next step, it's important that you have the paper side of the coaster facing towards you. If you go the opposite direction the white paper on the back will be visible along the edges.

With a small piece of 220-grit sandpaper or an emery board nail file, brush the edges and rounded corners in a downward motion to trim the excess paper.

Remove any dust particles with a lint-free rag and brush a light coat of Mod Podge over each coaster with a foam brush. Once dry, repeat with a second and third coat of Mod Podge.

And that my friends is how easy it is to recycle your old and stained coasters into lovely winter and/or Christmas drink coasters.

How To Recycle Old Drink Coasters For The Holidays

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Author: Marie - Interior Frugalista

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Instead of throwing away your old well-used coasters, here is an easy peasy idea for how to recycle them into a cozy cabin in the woods-style Winter and/or Christmas Drink Coasters.

materials:

• Old Drink Coasters (recycled)
• Small Holiday Homestead Paper Booklet
• Mod Podge (glossy or matte)
• White Primer

tools:

• Retractable Craft Knife
• Decoupage Squeegee
• Sponge Brush
• Small Paintbrush
• 220-Grit Sandpaper OR Emery Board Nail File

steps:

1. Brush one coat of white primer over the coasters to cover the original design.
2. Once the primer is completely dry (a few hours) brush the coaster with glossy or matte Mod Podge and set the scrapbook paper in place.
3. Check that there is enough Mod Podge along the edges and corners. If not, add more with a small art brush.
4. Rub your fingers or a decoupage squeegee over the paper for a good bond with the coaster.
5. Wipe away any seeping Mod Podge with a damp rag and let the coasters dry for a few hours.
6. Turn the coasters upside down and with the bottom of the coasters facing towards you trim the scrapbook paper along the edges with a retractable craft knife.
7. Working from the top of the coaster downward, carefully trim excess paper along the sides and rounded corners with a small piece of 220-grit sandpaper or an emery board nail file.
8. Wipe coaster with a lint-free rag.
9. Brush a thin coat of Mod Podge over the coaster with a foam brush and let dry.
10. Repeat with a second and third coat of Mod Podge.
11. Wait at least 24 hours before setting drinks on the coasters.
12. Enjoy!

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