DIY Football Coasters & Football Placemats
Whether you’re gearing up for a game day or just throwing a party for a football lover, these DIY Football Coasters and Football Placemats are perfect for your next watch party.
Game day isn’t just about the touchdowns. It’s about the snacks, the atmosphere, and the little details that make your football watch party unforgettable. Whether you’re hosting friends for the big game or throwing a football-themed party just for fun, DIY decorations are the perfect way to score major style points without breaking the bank.
That’s why we’re sharing how to make DIY Football Coasters and Football Placemats that will instantly upgrade your table spread.
These easy, budget-friendly crafts double as both festive décor and practical game day essentials, keeping drinks from leaving rings and setting the stage for your favorite snacks. From simple football field-inspired placemats to coasters shaped like mini pigskins, these ideas are quick to whip up and guaranteed to impress your guests.
And because no football party is complete without creative food presentation, I’ll also show you a fun way to turn pepperoni into a “football” centerpiece that’s as tasty as it is eye-catching. So grab your glue, scissors, and team spirit. It’s time to create football party décor that’s just as exciting as the game itself.
With these DIY Football Coasters and Football Placemats, you’ll have an stress-free setup that keeps the focus where it belongs: cheering, snacking, and celebrating every play!
How to Make Leather DIY Football Coasters
You don’t have to be hosting a huge football party on a rooftop to enjoy these DIY Football Coasters. They’re quick, fun to make, and perfect for adding a touch of team spirit to your game day table. They also make a thoughtful gift idea for him or a stylish alternative to the usual football party supplies. Instead of grabbing something disposable, try this easy and luxe leather football party craft you can use year after year.
Materials and tools needed:
- Oval wood cutouts
- Leather or faux leather
- Tacky glue (or strong craft glue)
- Foam brush
- Scissors
- Brown permanent marker
- Beveler: Optional for smoothing leather edges
Step by step instructions:
1 — Using a foam brush, spread a generous layer of craft glue on one side of the oval cutout.
2 — Place a piece of leather (or faux leather) over the glued surface and press firmly. Let it dry completely.
3 — Once dry, trim away any excess leather around the edges of the cutout.
4 — With a brown permanent marker, draw football “threads” down the center to complete the look.
5 — (Optional) Use a beveler to smooth the edges for a more finished, professional touch.
How to Make Turf DIY Football Placemats
Forget the basic table covers! These turf DIY Football Placemats are a budget-friendly way to score big with your game day table décor. With just one piece of astroturf, you can create plenty of placemats that instantly bring the football field to your party spread. They’re the perfect match for modern watch party ideas, tailgate vibes, or even paired with our DIY football washer game.
The best part? This project is quick, inexpensive, and totally customizable. You can keep them simple with classic sideline stripes or go all out by adding yard numbers for an authentic football field look. Plus, they’re easy to repurpose. Make a smaller version for DIY turf coasters or use them as serving mats for pizza, wings, and all your game day snacks.
Materials and tools needed
- Artificial grass turf
- Scissors or box cutters
- Paint brush
- White craft paint
Step by step instructions:
1 — Cut the artificial grass turf into rectangles, sizing them to your preferred placemat dimensions.
2 — With a thin paint brush, use white craft paint to add lines along the edges to mimic football field markings. Let dry completely before using.
We chose to paint lines on just one side for a clean, minimal look. But you can easily paint both sides, add yard numbers, or even personalize them with team colors.
These DIY Football Placemats are practical, reusable, and guaranteed to get guests talking while they pile on their favorite game day snacks.
Football Pizza for a Football Themed Party
Our new rule for football season is simple. If the décor isn’t big, bold, or obvious enough to spot right away, it’s not worth the effort. Case in point: our jumbo pepperoni “football.” If you squint, you can totally see it, right?
This is such a fun and creative way to serve pizza! You can make it with a frozen store-bought pizza, your favorite homemade recipe, or even try it with our keto pizza or cauliflower pizza.
Another easy option is to order a pizza half-baked, arrange the pepperoni yourself to create the football design, and then finish baking it at home.
Game Day Recipes for a Watch Party
From savory bites to shareable favorites, these football game day recipes will keep your crowd happy from kickoff to the final whistle. See some of our favorites below:
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- Garlic Parmesan Fries
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DIY Football Coasters
Equipment
- Scissors
- Tacky glue or strong craft glue
- Foam brush
- Leather beveler
Materials
- 10 oval wood cutout
- 1 pcs leather sheet
- Brown permanent marker
Instructions
- Using a foam brush, spread a generous layer of craft glue on one side of the oval cutout.
- Place a piece of leather (or faux leather) over the glued surface and press firmly. Let it dry completely.
- Once dry, trim away any excess leather around the edges of the cutout.
- With a brown permanent marker, draw football “threads” down the center to complete the look.
- Optional: Use a beveler to smooth the edges for a more finished, professional touch.
Equipment
- Scissors or box cutters
- Fine tipped paint brush
Materials
- 6 Artificial grass turf
- Craft paint white or color of choice
Notes
- We chose to paint lines on just one side for a clean, minimal look. But you can easily paint both sides, add yard numbers, or even personalize them with team colors.
- Cost is dependent on your desired size.
Instructions
- Cut the artificial grass turf into rectangles, sizing them to your preferred placemat dimensions.
- With a thin paint brush, use white craft paint to add lines along the edges to mimic football field markings. Let dry completely before using.
Thank you to DIGIORNO pizza for partnering with us on this post!
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I LOVED these ideas. Did you make the black and white pom pom garland too? Thanks.
I got mine online! Similar one here: http://rstyle.me/n/cbu76dnjn6 :)
So super cute, y’all. :)
Carrie
http://www.wearwherewell.com
Thanks, Carrie! Our love for pizza parties runs deep :)