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December 16, 2015

DIY Gift Idea – Personalized Wood Burned Coasters

It’s the last week of school for my little one and I find myself running around trying to complete some last minute gifts! Anyone else?! Today I’ve partnered with 14 other bloggers to bring you tons of last minute Christmas ideas! Everything from cookie recipes, gift ideas, table setting ideas and tons more!

Today, I’m sharing a DIY Gift Idea for a Girlfriend!

DIy Gift Idea - DIY Wood Burned Coasters with Coffee Mug and Goodies

Since I’m a mom, most of my friends are moms and there are just a few things that we all love, like caffeine (amen!), cute home accessories since we spend so much time here, a little treat for when we hid in the pantry and need a pick-me-up and something fancy for our nails. Because let’s face it, those don’t get done very often!

DIY Bestie Gift

HOW TO:

Wood Round Coasters and Wood burning Tool

I wanted to create a personalized gift to make it more special, so I put together these DIY Wood Burned Coasters with special touches. I picked up the rounds already cut and finished at Michaels, and then you will want a wood burning tool.

DIY Wood Burned CoastersYou can make these any way you want! I choose a last initial, festive cheers and then a few other holiday related graphics.  You can really make these for every-day or for the Holidays.

DIY Wood Burned Coasters With Paint

DIY Wood Burned Holiday Coasters

To give them a little dimension, I added a few details with white paint. Then you will want to seal them with either a polyurethane or generic all-purpose sealer.

Isn’t this mug from Target the best. This is seriously how I feel, although I still love my black clothes too :)

Here’s what you need if you want to complete this look too!

Don’t forget to check out all the other awesome ideas! Love these girls and their creativity.

Gift Wrapping Idea | Thuy at Hey Thuy
Gift Wrapping Idea | Ashley at Fancy Ashley
What To Wear | Sandy at Sandy a la Mode
Gift Guide – Women | Chelsea at Two Twenty One
DIY Gift Idea – Teacher | Destiny at Just Destiny Mag
DIY Gift Idea – Bestie | Taryn at Design Dining and Diapers
Gift Guide – Men | Heather at My Life Well Loved
Gift Guide – Kids | Erika at The Slaughters
Stocking Stuffer – Kids | Jennifer at Life in the Green House
Christmas Pajamas | Ashley at The Vanilla Tulip
Kids Craft | Andrea at Momfessionals
Kids Craft | Ashley at I Love You More Than Carrots
Free Printable | Kristin at Taz + Belly
Cookies for Santa | Molly at Stilettos and Diapers
Holiday Decor Tips | Mandy at House of Rose

 

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. Gina says

    December 16, 2015 at 9:13 am

    So cute Taryn- you always make the best projects.

    Reply
  2. Erika W. says

    December 16, 2015 at 9:17 am

    I love this idea! I’m not super crafty but I think I could pull this off!

    Reply
  3. Elaine Hankins says

    December 16, 2015 at 9:22 am

    Such a good idea!

    Reply
  4. Sandy a la Mode says

    December 16, 2015 at 9:28 am

    oh this is sooo cute! i love this idea!!

    xo,
    Sandy
    Sandy a la Mode

    Reply
  5. Susan Bryant says

    December 16, 2015 at 9:47 am

    I love these coasters! My friend & I had her husband cut us some of these instead of buying them & we painted on them & put our kids names on each one to hang on our Christmas trees!

    Reply
  6. JOAN says

    December 16, 2015 at 10:54 am

    NICE IDEA!!!

    Reply
  7. Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says

    December 16, 2015 at 11:43 am

    Those coasters are adorable!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

    Reply
  8. Angela M says

    December 16, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    Those coasters are so cute!! What a great idea you had!!

    Reply
  9. Gina says

    December 16, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    These are absolutely beautiful!

    Reply
  10. Pamela Gurganus says

    December 16, 2015 at 2:32 pm

    What a wonderful gift idea! I so wish I were creative like that, but that’s why I’m glad there are such clever bloggers like yourself and the other ladies to give me ideas! Thank you for sharing and for this awesome giveaway opportunity! Merry Christmas to you and yours! :)

    Reply
  11. Alicia E says

    December 16, 2015 at 2:35 pm

    I have this huge cut down tree in the backyard. You have given me more inspiration on what to do with some of it.

    Reply
  12. Thomas Murphy says

    December 16, 2015 at 4:18 pm

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

    Reply
  13. Mrs. T says

    December 16, 2015 at 6:39 pm

    The coasters are cute. I have never tried wood burning. Generous giveaway!

    Reply
  14. sara haaf says

    December 17, 2015 at 4:35 am

    This is such a cute project, and I need that coffee mug, so awesome

    Reply
  15. kel says

    December 17, 2015 at 1:52 pm

    Adding the painted touch makde those coasters must haves! Love them!!! Thanks for the cute idea

    Reply
  16. Laura says

    December 17, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    Wooden coasters + “Caffeine is the new black”? Cute, cute, cute. :)

    Reply
  17. Brandi Young says

    December 18, 2015 at 11:26 am

    I love this idea and I am doing something like this for my co-workers but I am calling them a “piece of peace”. I have a cute quote to adhere to beer mugs from Ikea and am putting some face wipes, tea bags and scented lotion in there.

    Reply

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