These pretty coasters are made from recycled CDs or DVDs. We all have at least 2 or 3 of these lying around, so if you don’t have enough simply ask a friend. A pretty stencil and a little paint and these festive DVD coasters can be gracing your Thanksgiving table this year!

Stenciled DVD Coasters

I originally made these for Michaels craft stores and DecoArt using their Americana acrylic paints and a Tracy Moreau Americana Classic Stencil.

Turn old CDs and DVDs into a fun project that would make a lovely hostess gift!

Supplies you will need:

• 4 recycled CDs or DVDs
• Sandpaper
• E6000 Glue (on Amazon here, but cheaper at Michaels here)
• Felt, in colors that match your CD colors (maroon, orange, ivory, dark green)
• Scissors
• DuraClear Matte Varnish
• Classic Stencils Jacobean Floral by Americana

Americana acrylic paints

• Buttermilk
• Tangelo Orange
• Alizarin Crimson
• Leaf Green
• White Wash

So many people loved my Recycled CD Coasters from last month that I thought it would be fun to make a fall inspired version. Only this time instead of fabric and Mod Podge I chose to use paint and a stencil.

You could do these in any color that you want, but my plates are a variety of fall colors, so I chose to do the same with my coasters.

Use whatever colors work for you.

It’s a pretty simple project really! Just sand, paint and stencil. Then glue some felt circles to the back and you are all set!

Get the full printable instructions below.

We also have fun Distressed Map Coasters – upcycle ugly old coasters into something cool! You can create these using a map of your hometown, or all the places you’ve visited if you want to get creative with it!

Or if you have a knack for crochet- these pizza coasters make a great gift for the holidays, or to use around the home to protect your furniture from water stains!

Print Project

Stenciled CD/DVD Coasters

Author: Amanda Formaro

Supplies

• 4 recycled CDs or DVDs
• Sandpaper
• E6000 Glue
• Felt in colors that match your CD colors (maroon, orange, ivory, dark green)
• Scissors
• DuraClear Matte Varnish
• Tracy Moreau Americana Classic Stencil – Jacobean Floral

Americana acrylic paints

• Buttermilk
• Tangelo Orange
• Alizarin Crimson
• Leaf Green
• White Wash

Instructions

• Sand the shiny side of the CD/DVD’s enough to rough them up and remove the coating.
• Paint each CD a different color (Buttermilk, Tangelo Orange, Alizarin Crimson, Leaf Green). Repeat for two more coats.
• Stencil on the designs using White Wash, touch up with a fine line brush if needed.
• Finish with two coats of DuraClear Varnish.
• Cut felt into circles about ¼” smaller in diameter of the CD.
• Use E6000 to attach the felt circles to the back of the CDs.

This post was originally published on this blog on Nov 12, 2012.