From tiny hands to big hearts, these adorable wood pallet coasters are the perfect kid-made Valentine’s Day gift idea!
Wood Pallet Valentine’s Day Coaster Craft
These mini wood pallet coasters are a delightful, practical craft kids can make and give for Valentine’s Day. They’re simple to assemble, look charming on display, and make heartfelt keepsakes.
The coasters are easy to find at craft stores or online. For this project we used a heart-shaped stencil cut from clear contact paper, then dabbed red and pink acrylic paint around the edges using a foam dabber. When you remove the contact-paper heart, a crisp heart remains in the center against a colorful dotted background.
This craft suits a wide range of ages. Older children can complete most steps independently; younger kids will enjoy painting and can be helped with cutting the heart shape. It’s also a fun option for an adults’ paint-and-wine “Galentine’s” get-together.
Supply List
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- Mini wood pallet coasters
- Round foam paint dabber (or cotton balls/thumbs for stamping)
- Acrylic paint (red, light pink, neon pink, white)
- Clear contact paper (for heart stencil)
- Red glitter cardstock (for finishing heart)
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
Instructions
- Paint the surface of each coaster white and allow to dry completely. A white base makes the colors pop.
- Trace and cut a heart shape from clear contact paper. Remove the backing and press the heart firmly in the center of the coaster so the edges adhere evenly.
- Using a round foam dabber, make dots of paint around the edges of the coaster, overlapping the contact-paper heart slightly to create a blended edge. Let the paint dry completely.
- Carefully peel away the contact-paper heart. Cut a smaller heart from red glitter cardstock and glue it into the center for a sparkly finishing touch.
Prep Tips
- Alternative stencils: If you don’t have contact paper, cut a heart from cardstock or construction paper and tape it down. Be careful, as paper can shift while painting.
- Stamping tools: No foam dabber? Use a clean thumb, cotton ball, or the end of a paintbrush to make round dots.
- Personalize: Add names, dates, or initials with a fine paintbrush or metallic paint pen to turn the coaster into a treasured keepsake year after year.
More Kid’s Valentine Craft Ideas
- “Love You To Pieces” Valentine’s Puzzle Wreath
- Love Bug Valentine Craft
- “Piece of my Heart” Valentine Card
- Conversation Heart Votives
- Valentine’s Day Play Dough (3 scented recipes)
DIY Valentine Coasters (Printable Instructions)
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Print Instructions
Wood Pallet DIY Valentine’s Coasters
1 hr
1 hr
Equipment
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Round foam paint dabber
Materials
- Mini wood pallet coasters
- Clear contact paper
- Acrylic paint (red, light pink, neon pink, white)
- Red glitter cardstock
Instructions
- Paint the surface of each coaster white and allow to dry completely.
- Trace and cut a heart shape onto clear contact paper. Peel away the backing and place the heart in the center of the coaster, pressing the edges flat.
- Use a round foam dabber to make dots of paint around the edges of the coaster, overlapping the contact-paper heart. Allow to dry completely.
- When the paint is dry, peel away the contact-paper heart. Cut a smaller heart from red glitter cardstock and glue it to the center of the coaster.
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