Popsicle Stick Coaster

Making your own popsicle stick coaster is really simple! You only need popsicle sticks and glue. Kids can make these as gifts or to decorate their own room or desk.

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DIY Popsicle Stick Coaster Craft

You only need some colored popsicle sticks and a hot glue gun (with adult assistance) to make these adorable popsicle stick coasters. 

Kids will love making these popsicle stick drink coasters to gift to loved ones for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or birthdays.

And pair this craft with our Fingerprint Heart Mugs or Fingerprint Butterfly Mugs.

Place your favorite coffee mugs, water bottles, pencil holders, and even a small flower vase on top of the coaster.

Ways to Customize

• Use different colored popsicle sticks for different holidays and occasions, e.g. you can use red, green, and white for Christmas!

• Write custom notes on top of the sticks or add a last name to make personalized coasters.

Supplies Needed

• Wooden popsicle sticks – we used these colored craft sticks. You can also buy regular popsicle sticks and paint with acrylic paint.
  
• Hot glue gun – used with adult assistance. You can also use tacky glue or an extra strong white glue. Just make to sure to allow enough time for the glue to dry before moving the coaster.
  
• Glue sticks

Watch the Video Tutorial

How to Make Popsicle Stick Coasters

You will need 16 sticks per coaster (or 13 sticks if you do not make a second layer): 8 aquamarine sticks (or 5 if you do not do a second layer), 3 pink sticks, 3 peach sticks, and 2 purple sticks.

1. Make a square.

Make a square with 4 popsicle sticks.

Apply hot glue to the ends of the 2 sticks that are going across, doing it one side at a time so that the glue doesn’t dry too fast. You can also use tacky glue, just make sure to allow the sticks enough time to dry before moving the coaster.

2. Add an additional stick into the middle of the square.

Glue an extra stick to the middle of the square vertically for support.

Optional: Add another layer of the aquamarine vertical sticks on top of the 3 you just glued down to make the coaster higher, if desired.

3. Glue sticks on top.

To make the top of the coaster, alternate 8 sticks with different colors and glue them horizontally onto the coaster.

Make sure to leave a small gap between each stick so that all 8 sticks can fit on the top of the coaster.

4. Allow the coaster to dry.

If you are gluing with tacky glue or an extra-strong white glue, allow the coaster to dry completely before moving.

These DIY coasters with popsicle sticks are so simple to make! Kids will love making a whole set of these to give away as gifts.