# DIY Watermelon Coasters These Homemade Coasters are Perfect for Saving a Few Pennies This Summer By M | Published 2014-07-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homemade-coasters References: [makezine](http://makezine.com/craft/how-to-watermelon-slice-coasters/) & [kittenhood.ro](http://kittenhood.ro/2014/07/07/diy-sliced-watermelon-coasters/) Cool off this summer with this homemade coasters DIY tutorial that teaches you how to [upcycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-label-syrups) several sheets of cork trivet into cute watermelon coasters. To make these fun fruity coasters begin by picking up several sheets of cork trivet. The cork trivet already comes in a circle shape which is perfect for creating watermelon slices. Begin by placing a smaller paper circle over top of the cork trivet so you can effortlessly paint the perimeter green. Remove the paper circle and fill in the rest of the cork trivet with a rosy pink paint. Add black circles to represent the seeds and cut the cork trivet up into fours. Now you have four fruity [reusable coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-home) that cost you next to nothing to make! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycling DIY:** There is an opportunity to create a disruptive innovation in the DIY industry by incorporating more tutorials like this one that teaches consumers how to upcycle materials to create useful and aesthetically pleasing products. - **Sustainable Homeware:** A growing trend in the homeware industry is the demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products like these watermelon coasters, offering an opportunity for businesses to create more sustainable products to meet this demand. - **Seasonal DIY:** Businesses can capitalize on the trend of seasonal DIY by creating tutorials for creating decorative and functional items for different seasons like these watermelon coasters for summer. ### Sectors Adopting This - **DIY and Crafting:** This DIY tutorial highlights the potential to disrupt the crafting industry by offering consumers an affordable and fun way to create stylish homeware. - **Homeware and Decor:** The homeware industry can benefit from incorporating the trend of sustainability and eco-friendliness through creating products like these upcycled watermelon coasters. - **Seasonal Products:** Seasonal product manufacturers can take advantage of this tutorial to create more eco-friendly and cost-effective seasonal items for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Warm-Toned Marble Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusine-coasters.md) - [Barbie-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbieinspired-coaster-set.md) - [Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set.md) - [Cork Coaster-Integrated Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polka-coffee-table.md) - [Astrological Drinkware Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-constellation-coasters.md) - [Sustainable Wine Cork Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-cork-products.md) - [Eco Cork Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-box.md) - [Smart Tabletop Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tabletop-coaster.md) - [Cork Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guillaume-delvigne.md)