Today’s five minute project is all about spreading the love this Valentine’s season! I made these adorable Scrabble tile inspired DIY coasters for our living room, and I think they are the perfect Valentine’s gift idea or even a fantastic wedding or anniversary gift idea!
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- Craft Wood Squares
- Wood Stain (I used a Dark Walnut Minwax Stain Marker)
- Satin Varnish
- Black Permanent Adhesive Vinyl (or black letter stickers & number stickers)
- Cricut cutting machine (optional)
- Adhesive felt
It only took me a minute or two to type in the four letters and four numbers on my Cricut and hit the cut button. And since the sealer I used dries very quickly, by the time the letters were cut, the coasters were dry and ready.
If you don’t own a Cricut, or other electronic cutting machine, you could easily purchase black letter and number stickers at a craft store. The squares are 4.5 inches across, so I made my letters 3.5 inches tall, and my numbers 1.5 inches. If you decide to use stickers or an non-outdoor vinyl, it would probably be best to seal the coasters after adding the letters, rather than before, like I did.
I added some adhesive felt to the back of each coaster to keep them from scratching any surfaces, and that’s it!
In just about five minutes {and while the kids were still eating their first bowls of cereal} I created a set of Scrabble tile inspired coasters that look so great on my coffee table that I might just leave them out year round!
Here are some other easy DIY Valentine’s gift ideas that you can make in about five minutes:
Kimm Boes says
Cute and impressive! I can't believe you were able to complete an amazing craft before anyone spilled their milk! 😉 May have to give these a try.
Miyomio Andme says
I really love it!!!! I need it so much! Thanks for sharing 😀
The Crowned Goat says
These are adorable! I can't believe how easy they were to make. I will definitely be sharing and making my own. Thanks so much for sharing these at our Something to Talk About Link Party. We can't wait to see what you have in store next week! CoCo
Bluwatergal says
This is so cute! My Scrabble friends will all want these 🙂 I shared the link on my FB page too! Thanks for sharing at our Something to Talk About Link Party and hope to see you next week! Bwg ~~~
Lindsay Eidahl says
I love these. I made similar ones that said "Nest" for our porch. Thank you for sharing on Show Me Saturday! Pinning!
Kimbermac says
Adorable! What cartridge did you use for the lettering?
blueistyle says
Kimbermac, Great question – I should have put that info in the post. I believe it was the San Serif cartridge, but I'll have to double check and let you know for sure.
Kimbermac says
Adorable! Which cartridge did you use for the lettering?
Anonymous says
This is such a cute idea! I need to get a vinyl cutter, but I will certainly be trying this!
Christy @ 11 Magnolia Lane says
Love this–I think I might just try it with our last name initial. Thanks for linking up at the Pretty Preppy Party!
Emily @ Two Purple Couches says
I love these!!! Stopping over from the Pretty Preppy Party 🙂
Michele Alger says
Thanks! These are cute, just made mine!! 😉
Amy says
Super cute!