Coasters are one of my go-to Cricut gifts. They’re small, quick to make and cheap, and a set of four looks really thoughtful wrapped up with a ribbon.
They’re also a great way to use up vinyl scraps.
I rounded up 14 Cricut coaster ideas: funny vinyl sayings for cork and tile coasters, sublimation designs for ceramic coasters, car coasters and a few holiday sets. Each one comes with the design file.
My Top Cricut Coaster Ideas
Tip: Want a name or a saying to wrap around a round coaster? Make it in our free Curved Text Generator, then upload the SVG to Design Space.
Best Coaster Blanks for Cricut
The blank you choose decides which method you use:
- Cork coasters: cheap and easy. Add permanent vinyl or HTV.
- Ceramic tile coasters: great with permanent vinyl, and sublimation-ready ones work with Infusible Ink or sublimation prints.
- Wood coasters: use vinyl, or cut a stencil and paint the design on.
- Sandstone car coasters: made for sublimation and soak up spills in the car cup holder.
- Felt or slate: felt pairs well with HTV, and slate looks lovely with white vinyl.
Vinyl coasters are best for gifts and decor. Wash them by hand, and add a coat of clear sealer if they’ll see a lot of wet glasses.
How to Make Sublimation Coasters
Print the design mirrored on sublimation paper with a sublimation printer, or use an Infusible Ink transfer sheet cut on your Cricut.
Tape it face down on a sublimation-ready coaster and press it with your EasyPress, following the time and temperature in the Cricut Heat Guide. Peel it off once it cools a little, and the colors are locked into the surface.
14 Cricut Coaster Ideas
Here are my favorite Cricut coaster ideas, starting with vinyl sayings and finishing with sublimation and car coasters.
1. Funny Cork Coaster Sayings
Most Popular Coaster Design
Twenty funny sayings like “don’t ask, just pour” and “take life one cup at a time.” With over 1,300 favorites, it’s the most popular file in this list.
Black vinyl on cork coasters looks great. Mix and match a few sayings for a fun gift set.
2. Nice Until Proven Naughty Coaster
Best Christmas Coaster
“Nice until proven naughty” in bold and script letters.
Black vinyl on a white tile coaster makes a cheeky Christmas gift. Pair it with a bottle of wine.
3. This Beer Is Making Me Awesome Coaster
Best Gift for Beer Lovers
“This beer is making me awesome” in chunky retro letters.
Put it on wood or cork coasters for the beer lover in your life. It’s a great Father’s Day gift.
4. You Look Like I Need a Drink Coaster
Funniest Coaster
“You look like I need a drink” in bold condensed letters, with square and round versions.
It’s a funny pick for a home bar or a coworker who needs a laugh.
5. Tea Before Everything Coaster
Best for Tea Lovers
A little teacup with “tea before everything” in playful lettering.
Make a set for a friend who always has the kettle on.
6. Funny Coaster Quotes Bundle
Best Value Bundle
A big collection of funny coaster quotes about spills, water rings and protecting the furniture.
There’s a saying for everyone. Cut a different one on each coaster in a set.
7. Christmas Coaster Sayings
Best Holiday Gift Set
Twenty-five festive sayings, from “eat, drink and be merry” to “dreaming of a wine Christmas.”
Cut them in red, green or gold vinyl for quick hostess gifts and stocking stuffers.
8. Watercolor Lighthouse Coasters
Best Sublimation Coaster
Soft watercolor lighthouses on rocky shores, ready for square sublimation coasters.
They’re perfect for a beach house or a coastal-style living room.
9. Sea Sunset Coasters
Most Colorful Coasters
Glowing pink and orange sunsets over the ocean, with palm tree silhouettes.
A set of four makes a bright summer gift.
10. Pink Hearts Coaster
Best Valentine’s Coaster
Soft pink hearts in every shade, all over a square coaster.
It’s a sweet Valentine’s Day gift with a mug of cocoa or a box of chocolates.
11. Cocktail Glass Coasters
Best Home Bar Coasters
Four round designs that look like cocktails seen from above, with ice and slices of citrus.
They’re a fun trick for a bar cart, because each glass looks like it’s sitting on another drink.
12. Bookshelf Car Coaster
Best for Book Lovers
A cozy shelf full of books in round and square versions.
It’s a cute gift for a book club friend or a teacher.
13. Dragonfly Car Coasters
Best Car Coaster
Six colorful dragonflies surrounded by flowers, sized for car coasters.
Car coasters soak up drips in the cup holder, and they’re a quick gift for anyone who drives.
14. Winter Village Car Coaster
Best Winter Coaster
A snowy village under a swirly, starry night sky.
Make a pair for the car as a stocking stuffer, or use the design on a keychain to match.
Cricut Coaster Ideas FAQs
What vinyl is best for coasters?
Use permanent vinyl on tile, wood or slate, and HTV on cork or felt. Removable vinyl won’t last on something that gets wet.
Are vinyl coasters waterproof?
Permanent vinyl handles a little condensation, but it can lift over time. Wash them by hand and add a clear sealer for extra protection.
Can I use Infusible Ink on coasters?
Yes, on sublimation-ready coasters like Cricut’s ceramic coaster blanks. It won’t work on regular tile, cork or wood.
What size should a coaster design be?
Most coasters are about 4 inches across, so size your design to around 3.5 inches to leave a small border.
Can I sell coasters made with these files?
Most Creative Fabrica files include a commercial license for physical products. Check the license on each file before you sell.
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