Wood Slice Coasters

We all go through phases, right?  My current phase is wood slices.  They are rustic by nature and easy on the wallet.  On the heels of making the wood slice trays, I knew I wasn't quite done with these little guys yet. 

Upon yet another trip to the craft store (this time Joanne Fabrics, sorry Michaels), I found myself wandering the wood aisle.  I picked up this set of 3 wood slices that could be used as coasters.  These natural wood slices would be charming even if I did nothing to them, but then I wouldn't have a DIY project to share.

I didn't know exactly how I wanted to decorate them, but I knew that I wanted them to be bright, simple, and a bit girly.  I bought this floral stencil set from Target months ago, and never found a reason to use it until now.  I measured the slices to see which flower stencil would fit, and decided the daisy-inspired flowers would be perfect.

Items Needed:
3x wood slices
Stencils
Scotch tape
Acrylic paint and brushes
Polyurathane top coat
12x Felt coasters (4 per slice)

Directions:

1. Tape the stencil down to the wood slice

2. Apply 2 coats of paint

3. Once the paint is dry, apply the polyurethane top coat to protect it from grease and oils

4. Add 4 felt coasters to the bottom to protect the surface that the coasters will be on

Time Spent:

Approximately 45min

Estimated Cost: $25

The biggest expense is the polyurethane top coat ($12)

If the floral design is not your cup of tea, here are a few links with other designs you might be inspired by.
Tribal Design Coaster
Monogram Coaster